Newb with some Qs

[blacklung]

Hello,

Newb to the whole e cig thing...

I looked at e-cigs months ago and kinda gave up due to being too confusing/time conusming for my level of patience(drip?, carto?, cart?, tank? ....)
Seemed like too much $ and time to know figure out what(products/methods) would work and what was cr@p.

Now I have some $ and time to figure this out and am starting to grasp the concepts.
still smoking analogs until I figure which setup to get(so hurry up and help me)

I have a lot of questions(that have probably been answered before, or are easily figured out with a unit in hand), but, I'll start with ones so I can get started for now. Now" as in brick and mortar now.

Heres the scenario:
a local b&m has the eGo T for $69 or the eGo for $63 ..... they also have the eGo 510(skinny version) for $40

1) which should I get for now? this is just to get me started TODAY. I'll eventually try other methods/products.

2) whats the difference between the skinny eGo 510 and the eGo for $63? AFAIK, they both use the 510 atomizer? but different batteries and the skinny doesn't have a cone?

I have more Qs but just want to get this thread started for now...
appreciate any advice

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hello, the difference is the time a charge will hold between charges...A 510 is only 180 mah which means you will have to charge again anywhere between 1 -3 hours depending on how heavy you vape....The Ego has a few differnt sized batteries....650 will hold a charge around 5-6 hours, 900, will hold a charge 8-10 hrs and the Ego -T is 1000mah which can last 12 or so hours.
What is the local B&M?
sas

Also the hit is better with a larger battery. The cones are to tighten the draw a little , but some say it doesnt matter....so it is probably just for looks.

 

[Hoosier]

Bigger batteries hold a greater charge, so you can vape on that battery longer.

Those are fairly good B&M prices...

Some people like the cone, others don't care for it. I use really large batteries and 510 atomizers, so don't really know how a cone can help.

 

[SMKNOMOR]

first you need to find out what best means of you. ie.. low key looking/cigarette feel, battery life, two piece,three piece etc.

510 (3 piece (atomizer/cart separate) ,cig feel)

kr808's(Two piece (atomizer/cart together),cig feel)

and eGo style (Cigar size, longer battery life,option to modify to a lower resistance atomizer/cartomizer[more vapor])

These are standard starters for most.
The best juices come from the juice specialty sites.

Tip: what ever you get make sure its no less than 3.7 volt. some eGo style's are 3.2. I found that out the hard way.

 

[blacklung]

well the store is online but the guy running it allows you to pick up&pay and look at merchandise at his home...
I said B&M just to make it easier to explain.
I don't want to name names due to my newness here, and I don't think he is a vendor here.
I did go to a actual retailer and they wanted $100 for the eGo T, and $90 for the eGo.

BTW, I'm currently in Houston, TX(so is the "B&M") visiting family..... my profile say LA.

 

[blacklung]

Quick reply to the pug(SMKNOMOR)... maybe a boxer? no offense if I got the breed wrong.



I'm all about function, ease of use, reliability, ease of maintenance, etc.

so, no it doesn't have to look like a cigarette.

 

[dormouse]

The skinny one is not an Ego. If a vendor is calling it that then they are mislabeling it. It's a 510. Short-life battery (180mah, or with mega xl batteries a better 280mah), can only use standard resistance atomizers or cartomizers. Great little starting ecig, great for when you want to be vaping something that looks more like a cig. But may not be enough for a hard-dragger of full-strength cigs and the battery life may be annoying for someone who vapes heavily. I love my 510's though. I have a nice roomy non-Joye PCC for the standard 510 (got mine at NoSmokeVA.com - hold 2 batteries w/ one charging, plus 6 cartos or carts or attys)

Re Ego and Ego T (650mah and up battery charge) - either one (you can turn one into the other by buying a a couple of parts. The difference is the T is using an "Ego tank atomizer" and Ego tank. The non-T one is using a normal atomizer (possibly a hotter LR atomizer since fat battery Ego can use LR atomizers) and cartridges that push onto the atomizer. So just decide which method you want to try first. Atomizers don't last forever anyway and you will be buying spares so you could start with either one.

Another method is cartomizers and the fat-battery ego can use either standard or LR (low resistance hotter) cartomizers. I recommend Boge brand cartos. The slim 510 can only use standard cartomizers. LR stuff can kill the slim batteries. I love cartomizers. So whichever model you get. try come cartomizers too.

Whatever you get I recommend MANUAL batteries. Manual 510-threaded batteries should be totally sealed metal on the threaded end. That means you will not be killing batteries with juice leaks, and they won't accidentally turn on from wind or vibration. Manual also gives you more control over your hit and IMO they are less work.

Some people get both a 510 and an Ego (or Riva - see the Riva 510 models at Liberty-flights.co.uk - it's an Ego clone). If you get both you just need to never charge slim 510 batteries on the fat model's charger, and keep your LR parts off the slim 510 (I am going to mark my LR parts w/ a gold paint pen or something)

I have both 510 and Riva. The Riva vapes a bit warmer with the same standard resistance cartomizer I'm using on my 510. Some say the 510 runs at 3.2v and the fat battery models run at 3.4v? But the Riva (or Ego - the fat battery models) can also use LR (low resistance) parts for a much hotter hit (LR parts use up battery charge faster but run hotter).

 

[blacklung]

As far as Cartomizers- I've decided on waiting and getting the GoGo.... whenever those are in stock again.

I might try the iGO but need to research/wait on feedback to see if that could be somewhat= to the GoGo.

 

[blacklung]

For now(todays purchase), I'm trying to base it on "value".... (especially since I can swap parts (of eGO based system)and have a tank, cartridge, or drip method)

seems I can get the eGo at libertyflights for $40 after the %20 if I'm looking at the right product.

while the eGo T at the B&M is about the same price as libertyflights.


for someone that has put too much thought and time into saving $20, should I just get the eGo T + eGo atomizer& cartidges + a drip tip?
that way I can try 3 methods(tank, cartridge, and drip) for about $100 roughly

way too much thought into it, I know.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Quick reply to the pug(SMKNOMOR)... maybe a boxer? no offense if I got the breed wrong.



I'm all about function, ease of use, reliability, ease of maintenance, etc.

so, no it doesn't have to look like a cigarette.

Saw your last post about a go-go.....The battery life is great. but it is propietary. meaning you can only use the cartomizers they sell with it. I have one, but found that the juice gets stale because the cartos are so big. I still had to top off to keep the flavor up. I know some really like it, just offering my experience.

sas

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

For now(todays purchase), I'm trying to base it on "value".... (especially since I can swap parts (of eGO based system)and have a tank, cartridge, or drip method)

seems I can get the eGo at libertyflights for $40 after the %20 if I'm looking at the right product.

while the eGo T at the B&M is about the same price as libertyflights.


for someone that has put too much thought and time into saving $20, should I just get the eGo T + eGo atomizer& cartidges + a drip tip?
that way I can try 3 methods(tank, cartridge, and drip) for about $100 roughly

way too much thought into it, I know.

Yes go the the Ego-t......you won't regret it. I promise.

sas
edit what kind of juice are you getting?

 

[blacklung]

I appreciate the heads up... didn't think of that "angle"(going stale).

well, what cartomizer would you recommend? that will work with the eGo system if possible
if not, then what?

Saw your last post about a go-go.....The battery life is great. but it is propietary. meaning you can only use the cartomizers they sell with it. I have one, but found that the juice gets stale because the cartos are so big. I still had to top off to keep the flavor up. I know some really like it, just offering my experience.

sas

 

[MickeyRat]

As far as Cartomizers- I've decided on waiting and getting the GoGo.... whenever those are in stock again.

SaS may vape pretty lightly to have juice go stale but, I don't think the go-go by itself is a good choice for someone new to this. It's reputed to provide a trouble free all day vape and that's all it can do. The problem is you don't know what you like to vape yet. You're stuck all day with whatever you put in that thing and there's not a lot you can do about it. You can't sample with it.

 

[swedishfish]

Is the battery the same size at LF on the eGo and ego-T? If they are the same, get the regular ego and a couple box of boge 2.0 cartomizers (if they have them in stock) and a couple drip tips.

Something LF does offer on the Joye ego- a 6 month warranty on batteries. The Riva a little less but they do offer a warranty on their products.

 

[meeems]

I would order either the IGO or GOGO, i just ordered the IGO at NHALER, because they were out of the GOGO's, but drew the proprietor, said even he preferred the IGO. so i'm really looking forward to this showing up. I will be honest and say both ego-t's, i got , have been nothing but problems, i bought one for my brother and myself, and we both have had leaking issues, amongst other problems. The IGO, is only two pieces, so for a beginner this sounds like a dream. i think its two piece, maybe three, all i know, is there is even a video of it on youtube, so i'm pretty sure i cant mess this one up.

Oh yeah, and this holds enough juice to last all day, and trust me when i say, dripping and puffing and dripping and puffing all day, is not a whole lot of fun, whatsoever. drove me nuts. i have no patience, for continuously pouring juice all day.

 

[dormouse]

Re Ego cartos - try Boge 510 soft-cap cartos to start, get a pack of standard resistance and a pack of LR. Unfortunately L-F was out of them last time I looked. LiteCigUSA.net is where I usually get mine.

And yes - if you buy an Ego T, you could buy a separate LR atty (or standard resistance if you don't want a hot hit) and drip tip and carts. But ask the vendor to make sure you get atty/carts/drip tip that work with each other because I think there are two diameters and also some longer tube mega attys that need longer mega carts.

 

[swedishfish]

I would order either the IGO or GOGO, i just ordered the gogo at NHALER, because they were out of the GOGO's, but drew the proprietor, said even he preferred the IGO. so i'm really looking forward to this showing up. I will be honest and say both ego-t's, i got , have been nothing but problems, i bought one for my brother and myself, and we both have had leaking issues, amongst other problems. The IGO, is only two pieces, so for a beginner this sounds like a dream. i think its two piece, maybe three, all i know, is there is even a video of it on youtube, so i'm pretty sure i cant mess this one up.

Oh yeah, and this holds enough juice to last all day, and trust me when i say, dripping and puffing and dripping and puffing all day, is not a whole lot of fun, whatsoever. drove me nuts. i have no patience, for continuously pouring juice all day.

I'm sorry you had so many problems. How frustrating. Hope the igo works great for you.

 

[meeems]

I'm sorry you had so many problems. How frustrating. Hope the igo works great for you.

Afternoon snooks!, thanks, I cant see it being worse thats for sure. Soon as i get it, i'll post a review. I dont see much info
on IGO'S here yet, so i'll let everyone know a bit more about it. should be here in a few days. i paid for express to canada, i wasnt going to wait ten days for this baby', no way jose'

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I'm sorry you had so many problems. How frustrating. Hope the igo works great for you.

You know,I have never had any problems with the eGo-t's or the tanks. Now see, probably just jinxed myself,lol. I did double the flavor on some of my juice and it is tasty, but vapor is good. I must either hold my nose right or maybe I am just lucky to not have experienced the problems other have.
sas

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

SaS may vape pretty lightly to have juice go stale but, I don't think the go-go by itself is a good choice for someone new to this. It's reputed to provide a trouble free all day vape and that's all it can do. The problem is you don't know what you like to vape yet. You're stuck all day with whatever you put in that thing and there's not a lot you can do about it. You can't sample with it.

Actually Mikey, I am a heavy vapor but use several setups and rotate them since I like a lot of flavors. It might have just been the juice I picked to fill the go-go carto but for now they are collecting dust in my supply drawer.

sas