Newbie

[Te Heil]

Hi all!! Just started vaping May 2nd. I basically just started to quit smoking. Haven't touched a cigarette since. I just have a very basic Kanger Tech EVOD. Looking forward to gaining more knowledge on vaping!!

 

[bnrkwest]

Welcome & congrats!!! Keep up the good work

 

[Bonskibon]

Welcome! Plenty of people here ready and willing to help you out any way we can.

 

[Xatrinia]

Welcome to ECF I basically did the same thing when I started vaping - just quit on the spot. Congratulations

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum @Te Heil. Glad to have you here!

If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.

• A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
• Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
• Proper Terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
• Beginner Video Playlist - by Abby Vapes

Nicotine

A "general guideline" for nicotine concentration in e-liquid to the number of cigarettes smoked per day. If you are subohming (resistance under 1.0Ω) cut these nicotine levels by at least 50%.

06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes

eLiquid/Juice

PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.

VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"

PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.

 

[Gramdogg]

Hi all!! Just started vaping May 2nd. I basically just started to quit smoking. Haven't touched a cigarette since. I just have a very basic Kanger Tech EVOD. Looking forward to gaining more knowledge on vaping!!

YouTube "dry burning" and rewicking your EVOD with organic cotton. Makes your coils last for ages, cotton can handle higher VG and taste better too. I purchased a $4 5 pack of cotton 4 months ago and still have almost 3 sheets left.

 

[danimal007]

Thanks - that's all helpful. Do you find that starting with a high nicotine liquid is necessary, or can I start with something lower?

 

[Xatrinia]

It's good to try different nicotine contents and VG/PG ratio's to find one that suits you. I tend to go between 12-6mg of nic depending, but 3mg is too low. Finding that sweet spot can be fun, but be careful you don't give yourself nicotine poisoning. If you feel light headed, nauseous or dizzy - it's too high.

 

[BrotherBob]

Welcome and glad you joined.
Might like to read:
Beginner | Guide To Vaping
ECigarette Academy: Essential Need to Know for New Vapers
One Stop Reference Shop For New and Experienced Vapers
The Vapers Table
(10) Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods | E-Cigarette Forum
(4) Good Starter Setups for a Beginning Vapor | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Gramdogg]

Thanks - that's all helpful. Do you find that starting with a high nicotine liquid is necessary, or can I start with something lower?

depends how many cigs you smoke. also if your not using cotton you want 50/50, evod really can't handle 30/70 well.