newbie alert

[jiajie]

Hi fellas,

newbie here. got intro ducted to this by a friend and I'm trying to source for one myself. can anyone enlighten me on the diff types of e-cigs and how they work and what juices i should go for? right now I'm looking at the Variable Voltage Ego T with Battery Indicator but only due to a lack of other types... thanks for the advice!

 

[AlexP]

Hi Jiajie,
There are three major types of e-cigs:
- Ones that look like a real cigarette.
- Others, which are larger, and do not look like a cigarette.
- mod-s - e-cigs made by handy users.
Usually, the rule of thumb is, the furhter away from the real cigarette look, the better e-cig is.
Since quality varies, this rule may not apply in all cases.
The first group or real cigarettes look alikes are usually much cheaper than othes. It is good to try one, and see if you like e-cigs. If you don't, then you have not spent too much money to be sorry about. In case that you like it, then you could move to another group. Be very aware of the quality. If the price is too good to be true, then it maybe better to stay away.
The last group, the mod-s, are good for advance users, as it requires a some adjusting and setup (most of the times).
I'm recommending that you spend some time reading posts from this, and other forums.
As for the e-juice, try to order small quantities of different flavors, 12 mg nicotine strenght. Then, you'll see which one you like. As for the nicotine level, if you like stronger, you could switch to 24 mg, or go lower to 6 mg or so.
Hope that this helps.

 

[JungleAgent007]

The eGo family is a great starting place. The new eGo-C is fairly inexpensive and cheap to maintain. Has a 510 connection so tons of things will fit. Any atties marked eGo, 510 or 306 will connect to it. I personally use 650mAh batteries just for the small size but I have heard good things about the VV batteries you referred to.

Liquid is a trial and error thing. No one will ever be able to tell you exactly what will keep you from smoking cigarettes so try buying sample packs and small bottles until you find what you like. Most sites will sell 3ml - 10ml bottles for $2 - $6. There is also an entire e-juice discussion section of this forum where you can see what other like.

Biggest recommendation is make sure you get a drip tip of some kind to try new flavors. Filling tanks or cartos will mix the flavors and make it hard to tell what's good. Get a 510 LR atomizer and standard drip tip or a 306 LR atomizer and a 306 tip.

Good luck!

 

[Hitmetwice]

Hey jiajie, welcome. I decided to fully commit to vaping right from the start.
Investing heavily in a Provari and accessories, figuring that if one of the best
can't get me off the cigs., nothing will....and hey....it's working!

 

[Tiny]

Welcome to the forum! Love these newbie threads, there are always great ideas from the members. Best of luck!

 

[sailorman]

If you're looking at an eGo type, you're not hung up on a mini-cigarette look. That's good. They're usually not much cheaper than an eGo, and often cost more.

Look at the whole class of eGo type units. I don't know what's available in your area, but there are other options for similar units, some of which are less expensive or better. The kGo ad e-Power are two. If you definitely want a VV, then you have to stay with the model you're looking at or go to an entirely different sort of PV. For a newbie friendly VV, I'd look at the Lavatube or one of the same models sold under different names (V-Tube, etc,).

If you have money to burn and don't mind destroying attys and cartos while you try to figure out what your'e doing, go all out and get a Provari. But why stop there? Go all the way and get a Darwin.

 

[Retriever]

Hello and welcome to ECF! The eGo is where a lot of experienced vapers suggest you go to. It is really about all that you prefer though. There are some slim styled ecigs that perform quite well, such as the Smokelessimage Volt.

 

[sailorman]

Hey jiajie, welcome. I decided to fully commit to vaping right from the start.
Investing heavily in a Provari and accessories, figuring that if one of the best
can't get me off the cigs., nothing will....and hey....it's working!

With all due respect, IMO, you're doing a disservice by a post like that. A Provari is a fine machine, but hardly a great starter for 99% of new vapers.

I quit a 3 pack, 35 year habit instantly with a $35 Joytech 510, and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. How much money you dump on a first PV has little to do with getting you off cigs. Please try not to give that impression to people who might not be aware of all the Provari fanbois around here.

 

[Ladypixel]

I tend to agree with Sailorman here. Tastes in vaping are highly subjective. Some people only drip. Others like the ego tanks. Others (like me) like cartos, clearos, or carto tanks, etc etc. A Provari, while cool, is not necessarily right for everyone.

I like my mods.. but I also like my kgos. They're reliable and they're great batteries to start out, plus they're very portable. For my desk at work, or being out and about, they're great.

 

[sailorman]

Jiajie.
There are so many types of e-cigs out there that what your asking is kind of like asking what car you should buy.

It would help to know some info. How much do you smoke? Where do you plan on buying, Singapore, Canada, U.S., EU?
Are you on a tight budget? Is money no object? How much would you like to spend at most? Are you good at tinkering? Do you want something real easy or are you willing to go through a learning curve? Do you need something discreet or does it not matter?

If we know some of those answers, we can tell you about what kind of PVs might interest you.

 

[BananaCreamPie]

I bought a variable voltage ego 650 but it didnt seem to work as good as the standard ego battery that came with my kit. I think your luck on batteries are random. I got two with my kit. Both work well but one is really quick getting the vape going. the variable voltage bat. seems to be a dud. Also, I have found that you need to clean/soak your used atomizer every day for 5 minutes in Isopropel Alchhol 80% to make sure it stays clean. My kit came with two so when I am using one the other is soaking. Let them dry for at least 12 hours and then its good to go. You'll find the atomizers clog fast depending on how much you use.

 

[goober]

even though you say you are a "newbie" you have the same questions most of us still face(even after 7months of vaping):: "What juice should I go for?"

It's so hard to find the right vendor because there are soo many vendors out there that offer juice. If you want something with a lot of smoke then go with juices that have more VG than PG. If you want something to give you more of a throat hit then go with more PG than VG juices.

After you have tried some juices from various vendors I would highly recommend you buy yourself some nic juice, some empty bottles, some syringes, some flavor extracts, and a gallon of VG or PG and start making your own juices.

 

[Maile]

I'm a newbie too and have a 510 that I love and I haven't picked up a analog since I started vaping! Picked up a KGO today (which I love) but plan on using both. My bro is sticking with the 510 because he prefers the smaller size. Honestly as long as you switch that all that matters. Juice will take some experimenting I have 6 different ones I'm testing out so far...

 

[staypuff]

I ordered a KGO, still waiting for it to arrive. I don't think there are many models with a battery indicator. Not sure why you need that, you'd know when it's running low and most starter kits come with two. I'm a noob too, so don't take my comments to heart. I'm anxious to start myself!

 

[nansc]

Hi and welcome,I too started with some junk kits then the 510 and now the EGO worked for me,easy to learn and not too expensive.

 

[xav30]

Welcome to the Club

I advise the eGo is a very good engine

 

[enchantedwonder]

Welcome!!!!!!! I use the KGO from Hoosier. I was a heavy smoker, and weaned down from analogs. Immediately I went down from 1-2pad to under five which to me was a miracle. Someone recommended to me when I first came here, get an inexpensive starter kit that works (like the KGO under fifty) and then spend the money on juices and cartos until you find your perfect mix.

 

[bushmasterar15]

Welcome to ECF.

 

[T-Mac]

Hiya and agree with the eGo/kGo recommendations, these work with alot of different attachments.