Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 2

[DancingHeretik]

It is not recommended to charge anything on a computer if at all possible. The computer's built-in protection occasionally does not work. A computer is a very expensive thing to destroy just to use it as a charger.

I can't remember for sure, but I'm thinking it may have been Uncle Willie who has some experience with this (destroying a computer while charging something). Was it you, UW? I know it was one of us Old Folks.

 

[umanbean]

A quick phone snapshot of my of Fav PV and it's recently acquired ~almost~ twin, and an Evod on Evod 3.7v regulated Ego batt:

hmmm, the DT on the one on the right looks cockeyed.

That black base they're standing on is a magnetic paper clip holder... handy for sitting at the computer and vaping. Of course, stainless steel and aluminum (most mods are made of) are not magnetic, but batteries are. Long as it's not a bottom switch mod, it stands up pretty well.

 

[MikeE3]

Don't you people sleep! Yikes there was a lot of chatter overnight.

I don't lose my temper easily, but I just did over on the new members forum. I got so much good advice there when I started that I like to drop in and answe what questions I can. I'm not into any of the high tech things, and I have no knowledge of or interest in rebuilding, dripping, or mech mods. Which leads me to what I lost my temper over.

You done good to call 'em out. Everyone's an expert too often in the new comers former. Giving / pushing too much advanced stuff at the newbies.

Mornin' all...

As you can see I am trying out most of their popular leafy flavors and will definitely put up a review somewhere on here for you guys. The idea here is to simulate that tobacco hit while vaping. Getting that elusive flavor only found on analogs(and in turn allowing me to move away from the real thing). easier said than done but I persevere. Most say the Ejuice never comes quite close to the real thing but,we experiment and move on....

Met a fellow vaporer at Starbucks the other day. while waiting in line for caffee we talked about each others devices and what not,and as he took a hard hit the lady next to him asked to please not blow the vape at her. He apologized to her while the look of disgust remained on her face. although most if not all of you would immediately stand up for the vaporer, why not look at a different perspective, from the one who is inhaling the "second-hand vape".

Obviously, without any knowledge of what this vaping thing is about, wouldn't you take offense if someone began to vape next to you, blowing out thick clouds of vape all around, and you left to breath it?.


Good morning to all and have a safe weekend

If you don't post your bakky review here, please do at least post a link to it here. I'd be interested in reading it.

The hotdog container mod holder is great - nice!

I don't like vaper's who think they have the right to vape anywhere - IMO, they are wrong and give vaping a bad public image.

I hear ya! I finally made a little spreadsheet to print out and track what's in each mod and tank, and record my reviews. And that's with only about 6 tanks going at a time. I am OLD! I forget things, almost right after they happen! Writing stuff down is my only hope

Ha, ha - I use my iPhone to keep track of things, what juice in what tank, last head switch in a topper, etc. Probably use that dang phone more for 'other things' than actually making phone calls.

Sounds logical, (maybe some of you computer/electrical engineer guru's out there can chime in on this) but in my linear thinking, wouldn't the USB port be damaged in an overload situation instead of the charging circuit control? Thus, closing the supply circuit prior to delivering the load to the control head, or shorting prior to the cable. Unless, and this could be a possibility too, the overload at the USB port sends a surge to the control head and knocks it out? Which would then (possibly) allow for unrestricted supply flow to the battery??????

I do like the probability model you pose of more USB supply vs. AC supply utilization supporting the statistical occurrence of thermal runaway being more prevalent when using a computer supply.

Computer's do 'get' and 'have been' damaged by faulty USB devices (not just e-cigs) plugged into the USB port. The port supplies the 5V's, it's up to the device to negotiate/control the power draw. I trust my iPhone's circuity much more than a cheap China USB charger plugged into my computer. Actually I would never use my computer to charge or plug a pass-thru e-ciig device into it.

 

[therussellv]

I don't lose my temper easily, but I just did over on the new members forum. I got so much good advice there when I started that I like to drop in and answe what questions I can. I'm not into any of the high tech things, and I have no knowledge of or interest in rebuilding, dripping, or mech mods. Which leads me to what I lost my temper over.

There was an OP about problems with the life of coils. The poster clearly stated that she was not interested in rebuilding coils. No time, no handy background, just didn't want to. So most of the posters went ahead and said that she had to get into rebuilding.

I answered that there was no one correct way to do this, and I probably came off as pretty snippy to the "you gotta do it this way because I do" crowd. I think that it is just fine if some people want to rebuild coils and buy expensive mods, but I get so tired of the people who treat those of us who don't have the ability or desire to do so like we're somehow second class vapers.

One of the things that I like about this thread is that the attitude problems don't happen here. But I can't help but wonder about how many people feel intimidated when they see so much of it in the new members forum. It should be possible to help people out at the level that they are at.

Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with suggestions for upgrades or alternatives, but it bothers me when I see people acting as though the only way to go is their way.

Okay, off my soapbox now.

What he said.

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[MikeE3]

Coiling Jig

Ok saw this over in another thread and thought it was low a cost toy worth passing along.



Available at Amazon for about $10

Amazon.com: Artistic Wire Coiling Gizmo(R) Deluxe Winder for Jewelry Making: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

 

[williegntx]

If it is the same co-op I'm waiting on..... she sent mine to someone in New Mexico. I hope to get them soon. I'm really more excited about the MVP I won in that co-op.

What's the new object we are all waiting for? I want to get excited too. heehee

No, it was a different co-op. (a really slow one, because it was sooo big)

The video about the 'Game Changer'/new object we are waiting for ...maybe some have seen this.

 

[H. Hodges]

Coiling Jig

Ok saw this over in another thread and thought it was low a cost toy worth passing along......

Available at Amazon for about $10

Amazon.com: Artistic Wire Coiling Gizmo(R) Deluxe Winder for Jewelry Making: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

A coat hanger and a "U" bracket from the hardware store! Dang, wish I would have thought of it first!

 

[Myrany]

A coat hanger and a "U" bracket from the hardware store! Dang, wish I would have thought of it first!

Actually when I first saw that gizmo about 10 years ago for jewelry making it cost about $50. LOL

 

[H. Hodges]

Don't you people sleep! Yikes there was a lot of chatter overnight. ...............


Computer's do 'get' and 'have been' damaged by faulty USB devices (not just e-cigs) plugged into the USB port. The port supplies the 5V's, it's up to the device to negotiate/control the power draw. I trust my iPhone's circuity much more than a cheap China USB charger plugged into my computer. Actually I would never use my computer to charge or plug a pass-thru e-ciig device into it.

First: "Sleep"; What's that? I'll have to look that up and get back to you!

Second: You're absolutely right about the USB ports, but how does the damaged port lead to thermal runaway when the control/shut off circuit is between the port and the battery? It's not a huge leap to consider that the damaged USB could allow a surge or unrestricted flow to the control circuit; knocking out the regulation. Or, the possibility of the cheap China charger going bad first and damaging the port due to increased load demand (free flow supply). However it happens, does it beg the question of a safer, eGo specific/capable (?), intelligent charger being needed? And if if it is, would consumer demand be high enough for a manufacturer to develop and produce one, i.e. - Nitecore Intellicharger?

(Further, I know this subject has run the course, and I am dropping it here!)

 

[DavidOck]

No, it was a different co-op. (a really slow one, because it was sooo big)

The video about the 'Game Changer'/new object we are waiting for ...maybe some have seen this.

IIRC, the first (although not successful) e-cig was ultrasonic, wasn't it? No wick, no wires, no April Fools?

 

[williegntx]

IIRC, the first (although not successful) e-cig was ultrasonic, wasn't it? No wick, no wires, no April Fools?

Could be...have not seen that one.

 

[MikeE3]

I get good results with an RDA on my MVP. I can create decent cloud on a single 3ohm coil. I had duals for 1.5 and popped one and haven't rebuilt it yet. Surprised how good it still performs on the MVP at the higher resistance.

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Oh, I meant to ask you - what RDA is that?

 

[1wildman]

that is the Phoenix V10. about $20 at altsmoke It is a clone of the Trident. Looks great on there doesnt it.

 

[Uncle Willie]

It is not recommended to charge anything on a computer if at all possible. The computer's built-in protection occasionally does not work. A computer is a very expensive thing to destroy just to use it as a charger.

I can't remember for sure, but I'm thinking it may have been Uncle Willie who has some experience with this (destroying a computer while charging something). Was it you, UW? I know it was one of us Old Folks.

Well, I launched into "Preacher" mode once when the topic came up on the "other" thread .. IOW, I was waving the index finger and chastising all those that would even attempt to use a PC USB port to do anything but read a stick / card / portable drive, etc .. these things were never intended to be charging stations ..

But, you memory has good Kung Fu as I was part of the discussion .. just not the dude that fried the PC ..

 

[Iffy]

This little guy was begging to become a container for mods and such. I decided to use two cut small pieces of Shammy cloth as protective bottom and top. Works great. Make sure you keep your little fellas comfy and warm on those bitter cold nights,they deserve it.

Great adaptation (and thinkin' within da box)!

I see we have another one jumping on the gravy train.

A quick read thru and I really have some issues with their PR/advertisement department!

 

[Iowa Gal]

Amoret I so agree with you about the New Members forum. I try to stop by and help but often just get so frustrated I could scream. A New Member needs easy, reliable gear to get them on their way. I love my Pro Vari's and Mech Mods with Kayfun Lites but certainly would have never made the journey if I started there. Vaping also doesn't have to be expensive...now if it becomes a hobby like it has for me it can get expensive but certainly not needed to stay smoke free.

Myrany..congrats on scoring the hammer clone... I think they are unique and hey when it's free how can you beat that?

 

[mattiem]

Originally Posted by DancingHeretik View Post
It is not recommended to charge anything on a computer if at all possible. The computer's built-in protection occasionally does not work. A computer is a very expensive thing to destroy just to use it as a charger.

I can't remember for sure, but I'm thinking it may have been Uncle Willie who has some experience with this (destroying a computer while charging something). Was it you, UW? I know it was one of us Old Folks.

Well, I launched into "Preacher" mode once when the topic came up on the "other" thread .. IOW, I was waving the index finger and chastising all those that would even attempt to use a PC USB port to do anything but read a stick / card / portable drive, etc .. these things were never intended to be charging stations ..

But, you memory has good Kung Fu as I was part of the discussion .. just not the dude that fried the PC ..

If I remember correctly that was Semi.

 

[Uncle Willie]

I don't lose my temper easily, but I just did over on the new members forum. I got so much good advice there when I started that I like to drop in and answe what questions I can. I'm not into any of the high tech things, and I have no knowledge of or interest in rebuilding, dripping, or mech mods. Which leads me to what I lost my temper over.

Back in the Dark Ages of ECF, there were so many helpful folks that took the time to take a new users hand and lead them along the path of enlightenment .. I was one of those who may have thrown in the towel if I had gotten the reception some get these days, when at times it almost seems like a measuring contest regarding a certain body part ..

 

[3mg Meniere]

Yeah, there was someone in the Vamo forum the past few days struggling to learn his Vamo plus building attys, but threatening to smoke because of the frustration. I hit the basic problem, and it took at least twelve hours before someone else told him to be happy with clearos and replacement heads for a while.

 

[therussellv]

So here's a funny, my recommended dose of medicine (liquid) is 10 ml, I have to take it with me to work, don't want to carry big bottle around, hey look, I have a few old 10 ml juice bottles laying around, problem solved, just have to be careful not to vape my robitussin

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