Noobie guide from a Noobie

[Led Zaper]

Dude, I haven't even THOUGHT about Ohm's law since my MECP classes back in the early 2000's. Thanks for the blast from the past.

... oh... and the sound reasoning too. Thanks for that.

I know it's an "old" law but the law is the law man!

 

[Led Zaper]

FDA was shot down folks. We're safe for now.

Riva kits are basically the same as the eGo's. Slightly bigger battery and you can get them in 901 or 510. eGo's are only 510's. Also, do not use low resistant atomizers on standard batteries. It will kill your battery. Some people also have problems using LR's on the eGo/Riva batteries. LR's are meant for 3.7v batteries (neither kit puts out over 3.4v even though they say 3.7v). Majority of people use the LR's on mods with take out rechargeable batteries. At a true 3.7v, LR's mimic 5v vaping.

I'm using LR's on EGO with really good batt life

 

[Led Zaper]

What a great tip! I've recently started refilling cartos (cartridge/atomizer) and just filled one up using this method while reading the post. I've noticed a lot more flavor, etc.

I'm sure this will help the filling material from getting burned up if it is saturated with e-liquid. I didn't realize it until later, but I was burning up some of the filling material in the carto. Most likely due to vaping too much without setting the PV down for more than 1.234 seconds.

Other tips that were helpful to me when starting (that I read from other posts):

- Take smooth, slow draws on the PV (Personal Vaporizer)
- If the cartomizer seems clogged, take it off the battery and blow through the end (opposite of where you put your mouth).
Blow it into a paper towel or something and then wipe the excess e-liquid off the tip (to prevent that getting on your mouth).

Thanks again,

j3ffr0

Good additional tips from you as well!

I also "roll" the carto while re-filling it to avoid getting anything in the hole. It keeps the liquid moving on the sidewalls while it takes its time to be absorbed. I guess you could call it the "drip & roll" mod....

Ya, I'm liking cartos. I found that 5-6 drops in a cart wouldn't last to long but 5-6 drops in a carto and I can go a hour or 2!

 

[Led Zaper]

This is a great thread. I'm bumping too.

One thing I think needs to be covered for Newbies, is what kind, and how many different types of chargers they may need. I can only comment on the 510, since that's what I have right now.

The charger that comes with the kit certainly won't be sufficient for someone out and about all day long with a 510 (even with two fully charged batteries), unless they only puff very occasionally. The batteries will die in an hour or hour and a half.

Here's what I found I need, at the barest minimum, to keep going all day with a 510 (using the two batteries that come with a double kit)

Regular house/plug charger (which comes with the starter kit) to get them both fully charged per the instructions prior to using

pcc charger (separate purchase), which charges one battery while you're using the other

USB converter for the car (since my car doesn't have a USB port)... to be able to keep the pcc charged if I'm on the road (also separate purchase)

I'd also strongly suggest purchasing a couple of extra batteries, just to have on hand. The XL's do hold a charge much longer, but they cannot be charged in the pcc.

I prefer the 510's because I smoked Capri's for 20 years, and they're much slimmer than even Virginia Slims. However, I suspect I'll be using something like an eGo while in the house, and probably with a passthrough.

Topping off the carts is a PITA, but if you get some (a bunch of) extra empty carts, they can be prefilled at home and taken out with you, since they're very inexpensive. (Of course taking some juice along is a good idea too...just in case)

I found myself buying something every day just to get properly "set up". I think I'm set now, except for juice, which I'm working on.

Sounds like you got caught up in the "buy a 510 newb!" A lot of us did...The only good (maybe bad) thing about a 510 is that it does look like a real cig. When I'm using my Ego, I get the feeling people think I'm smoking crack.

 

[Led Zaper]

Thanks for the bumps 191ahc, FreakyStylie & mlinky

 

[Noez1]

Great thread Led Zaper. Only wish I had read this when I had first started vapiing.Spent a lot of money on useless equipment.Fact is I'm still spending a lot of money.LOL.But have been off the analogs for 3 months after puffing for about 40 years.My problem is that every time I see something new I have to try it.Sometime it works other times it doesn't .I quess that's the nature of the beast.All in all vamping probabley prolonged my life.

 

[Mudder]

I haven't started yet either, so this is really good information for me. Thanks.

 

[mlinky]

bumpity bump

 

[FreakyStylie]

Thanks for the bumps 191ahc, FreakyStylie & mlinky

No problem, I like seeing this post.

 

[fakefunk]

Wow first time I have seen this .. this is a very good post surprised it hasnt got a sticky yet!

 

[Led Zaper]

Wow first time I have seen this .. this is a very good post surprised it hasnt got a sticky yet!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

 

[MizChappy]

Great Information! Thanks...I think LOL. I am rapidly finding that every time I read about something else new to me I want to buy it and try it hehe. This is starting to turn almost into an obsession

 

[JWL]

Can you buy pg and vg at Walmart????

 

[JWL]

can you buy pg and vg at Walmart?

 

[mlinky]

bumpity bump

 

[Led Zaper]

can you buy pg and vg at Walmart????

can you buy pg and vg at Walmart?

I think PG but not sure on VG.

Search is your friend.

I think PG but not sure on VG.

Search is your friend.

 

[JupiterV]

For sure you can get VG at walmart. Sold as Glycerin Skin Protectant by Humco - near bandages.

They really should put this on the front page of the New Members Forum. It's like a 'one stop shopping' for the Noob. Really good post.

 

[Led Zaper]

Money Saved: None until at least 2014

Now that's funny.

 

[mlinky]

Hey Led Zaper, you might want to edit your first post to counter a common noob mistake, failing to blow out the atty (if they start with one)

 

[thexpizzaman]

More on the Sample Bottles...I got like 10 of them for bout $20.00 W/Shipping a week or so ago, from Awsome Vapors, & got them in 3 days......