NotCigs refugee thread

[Wuzznt Me]

Good evening Bov, Salem. I agree about the P.O. mistakes lately. I've had to go ask about several that were out of route. One bounced around Nashville Tenn. where it should never have been in the first place. Last one made it to Orlando which usually means I get it next day. Next morning I got an update saying it had been delivered about 90 miles from here. It got there overnight but it took 3 daze to get back here. I've got about 5 packages coming and nervous about all of them. One should have been here yesterday but tracking shows it still in Illinois. Sorry to hear y'all didn't get your vape mail. Don't the realize how important that is?

 

[salemgold]

I had another package sent the same day from another friend in FL. That package routed through Jacksonville. I just checked tracking and it was delivered. Getting ready to drive down there and retrieve it.

I sent a package about a month ago to a person in VA. Her package showed delivered. Only problem was that it was not delivered to her. Nothing that we could do about it since we did not purchase signature confirmation. Once USPS shows delivered, they take no responsibility.

 

[Wuzznt Me]

Well that stinks Salem.

 

[Bovinia]

Yeah, those drip tips I got yesterday too 10 days to get to Ct from Midland, Tx. I coulda drove out there, picked them up, stopped in to spend a few days harassing TT, and still got back home faster

My KSM is coming from ecigexpress through the famous Bellingham, Washington hold up. Tracking says it departed Bellingham on the 23rd. Coulda drove out, visited 5card and Catcat for that delivery Usually once it leaves Bellingham, I get packages from ecx in 2 days because it flies right to the Hartford hub. Weather may have held things up.

My full length mirror fell off my bedroom door last night and scared Chase so bad he didn't want to stay in my room! The cheap frame busted all up, but not even a chip off the mirror. Now I need to come up with a cheap (free) frame idea. Holes in the door for mirror hangers are not an option, I may just go with stronger Command velcro strips.

 

[FranC]

Frigid cold across NH one for the record books | New Hampshire

 

[Wuzznt Me]

Wow Fran. Y'all just can't catch a break can you.

 

[FranC]

Not lately,Wuzz.

 

[El Dee]

The mail lady dropped off the KSM today...I took t apart and gave it a good bath as I suggest everyone do as well...The .5 was in there so I juiced it up and started at 10 watts...It was crackling pretty good and everything seemed fine...I bumped up the wattage too around 12 and kept at it...I was told to start a new coil low and climb to 22~24 watts...I notice a change in the sound after a bump and when the crackling subsides I bump it again...Currently sitting on 17 watts...Maybe it will go too the predetermined by others sweet spot and maybe not...It's a cannon at 17!!! heck it was a cannon at 10!!! I set the air wide open and it was definitely way more than I've experienced...I soon got accustomed to the draw and I believe it will add too the experience by setting it there and leaving it...Surely when using the .5 run it wide open..I added one of the necked down K Fun style tips and found the vapor hot as Hades...With a wide bore on there it may be somewhat warm but nothing out of the ordinary...One thing is for dang sure...It is a cloud producer....Now when I hit the K Fun it's like ....What's wrong???????

The Science of Vaping tips are a winner as well...Had to take a nail file to them so they would fully seat into the KSM but other than that it's a go...They're a little larger in circumference than what I was running but there again once you get used to them it's a go...

I hope that it just continues to get better with a little break in....My insulator was highlighted as the new "PEEK" and they're kinda tanish...With the performance of the .5 coil I really can't see where building a coil would really be necessary...There may be a small gain in flavor but likely minimal...Also the Stick measures the .5 at .7 and I've never seen a coil lose ohms during use....they may gain a shade but never lose...

If you need me I'll be behind that sweet smelling cloud....

 

[FranC]

Glad you like it,Dee

 

[FranC]

 

[salemgold]

Fran, I know someone that just moved to FL from Concord NH. He could not stand the cold.

LD, I agree on both counts. Always wash my tanks with dawn before use to get the machine oil out. The Subtank seemed to have extra oil in it. Also, I have had mine for more than a month now. Still loving the premade coils that I got with it.

BTW- I was just reading that Aspire started making all of their coils with organic cotton. May take a few months for vendors to sell off old stock but, I am looking forward to them. Still love my full sized Nautilus.

Good night, Fran. Sleep well

 

[Bovinia]

Sleep well Fran

Thanks for the update Dee. Gives me a good idea where to start when mine gets here.

Salem thanks for the reminder to wash it out, I get over excited and forget to do that

 

[908Tracy]

Hey everyone!!! I am dog azz tired but wanted to pop in to say that my KSM came today!!! After working 11 hours today I just didnt have the time yet to play with it. Hoping the weekend takes its sweet old time!!!

Until tomorrow....(((hugger zzz)))

 

[Wharf Rat]

Grats to all the new subbers

Bov the 2 amp should be ok...

If you have a 2000 mAh battery, a .5 amp (500 mA) charger will take 4 hours to charge. A 2 amp (2000 mA) charger will take 1 hour or about 2 1/2 for the iStick. Just make sure the first couple of times that it doesn't get too hot.

 

[El Dee]

One thing is for sure....You can hear the KSM working...Almost sounds like a welder!!! I just had it on 17 watts and then for research hit it too 20...I went right on back down too 15,,,There was no noticeable amount of additional vapor or taste up higher....Length of draw may play into the amount of wattage it takes...In the 20 range the puffs are gonna be short...YMMV I'd start either coil at around 10 watts and work up slowly...I read breaking it in slowly would yield the best life....

Anybody wanna buy a ProVari???? JK....JK....That ain't happening

I've been hammering this rig since @3pm...The battery has just now came off showing full charge...Tis good!!

TejasT....I cannot compare my losses with yours....I do know that as time passes the loss is forever there...Things will never be the same as they once were...just the memory remains...sometimes the memories give me the 10 mile stare...I pick it up and go on...Less than I once was...Greatfull for what once was...One thing is for sure...we all love you Tejas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[salemgold]

Awe, that was very well said. LD

Bov, I think that your memory would be jogged fairly quick if you filled and vaped the KSM without a good washing first. HA!

I guess that I need to do a request for the newest o ring for mine. It was one of the first releases and is the white one. Like I said earlier, I am liking the prebuilt well enough that I am in no hurry. Maybe if I wait long enough, there will be another revision

I bet that TT will show up in the morning and tell us all about his Friday night shenanigans.nobody quite like TT and thats for certain

 

[FranC]

 

[Wuzznt Me]

Good morning Fran.

Fran, I know someone that just moved to FL from Concord NH. He could not stand the cold.

Don't worry Salem, he'll be back come August.

 

[TexasT]

Good morning kiddos!! Hope everybody got a little extra rest this morning since its Saturday now get you azzes outta bed and get busy. I'll sit here and keep an eye on things until your done with your chores.

That's funny on those packages going all over the country and I've experienced that too. Had one go from Austin, Tx to Seattle not too long ago, then it slowly made its way back.

Went over to bro in laws place yesterday evening for a long visit and a great dinner. I'm still full this morning!

Its supposed to be up to 75 degrees here by this coming Tuesday. I'll be glad to see it.

El Dee, thanks for your kind words. Its having friends like you guys that keeps me going. Like your friend Pedro really impacted your life, you guys have always done the same for me.

Okay you guys, let me in on the secret. What is a KSM? Sounds like a Dutch Airlines. Oh .... no ... that's KLM. Hummm, I dunno.

My fav mod is still my Vapor Shark rDNA30 but I use a bunch of iSticks too because they are so shirt pocket friendly. Tanks are mainly the Delta Tanks and 1.5 ohm coils and I use a lot of Nautilus tanks and coils too. Still have a good supply of Kanger coils that I use. And, being the old fashioned type, I have one or two nice tube type mechanicals that I use around the house.

I'm heading downstairs to get the coffee on and will be switching over to my iPad. If it looks like I can't spell good that will be why.

 

[salemgold]

Good morning, all.

Good morning Fran.



Don't worry Salem, he'll be back come August.

Not sure about that, Wuzz. He is originally from the south and like you, does not mind the heat.

@TT, KSM = Kanger Subtank Mini

Glad to know that you had good company and a great meal last night. We will be in the 70s this week as well. Will not be long before we will all be beaching about the heat