Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 2

[DavidOck]

Thanks, that's helpful, but let me ask the question differently. Why would I ever want to make a low-Ohm build if I had a variable Wattage device? I get no advantage from doing so. You only need a low-Ohm build if you're using a fixed voltage, like a mech mod, where the only control you have over power is to adjust the resistance. I'd always just build, say, 1.5 Ohms with the Vamo and call it a day. What I'm asking is whether that's correct, or whether there's still an advantage to making, for example, a .5 Ohm build even with the Vamo.

Why? Why? Uh, can't help, as I don't

Most regulated mods do have a low Ω cut-off. Building below that, it just won't fire. I tend to build all mine around the 1.8 - 2.2 Ω range, depending on whether it's a kayfun or a clearo. (Actually, the higher end gives more room to adjust down for those "delicate" flavors that burn easily...) While the new Vamo may go to sub-ohm, the rest don't, so no point to building one that low, imo.

And if you're chasing clouds, you're probably not using a regulated mod, anyway.

 

[Oak Keeper]

Thank you for the tip on the Apricot E-liquid. I will try some, I looked at their site today. I am new and recently (day 23 ) quit smoking. I am having a hard time finding a flavor I like. Tried 6 today but none of them were that good. Guess it takes a while and a lot of testing to find some you can vape all day.
Should have posted this in a different way, sorry, new to forums.

 

[3mg Meniere]

Thank you. I will try some, I looked at their site today. I am new and recently (day 23 ) quit smoking. I am having a hard time finding a flavor I like. Tried 6 today but none of them were that good. Guess it takes a while and a lot of testing to find some you can vape all day.

Don't go searching for that myth. Until you have found it, and only if you find it, just consider the ADV to be a myth. Enjoy. I have 25 flavors, all of which I like. I have nine I could vape all day, and they are all floral teas, but switching off makes life more interesting. IMHO.

 

[PapaSloth]

Thank you. I will try some, I looked at their site today. I am new and recently (day 23 ) quit smoking. I am having a hard time finding a flavor I like. Tried 6 today but none of them were that good. Guess it takes a while and a lot of testing to find some you can vape all day.

Here's a trick that might help. Try mixing the flavored with equal parts VG (I recall you're just using 0mg VG right now, weren't you?). All of the store-bought flavors are entirely too intense for my taste, but if you cut the flavor so it's more subtle, it might taste a lot better.

 

[PapaSloth]

Oh yeah, one month without a cigarette! I was getting frustrated for a few days there when all of my new coils were tasting burnt, but I upped the Ohms and got happy again. I miss the big clouds of vapor a little bit, but I'd rather have juice that tastes good. Now I'm vaping some DIY double chocolate with a bit of peppermint, and it tastes pretty good.

 

[Myrany]

Thanks, that's helpful, but let me ask the question differently. Why would I ever want to make a low-Ohm build if I had a variable Wattage device? I get no advantage from doing so. You only need a low-Ohm build if you're using a fixed voltage, like a mech mod, where the only control you have over power is to adjust the resistance. I'd always just build, say, 1.5 Ohms with the Vamo and call it a day. What I'm asking is whether that's correct, or whether there's still an advantage to making, for example, a .5 Ohm build even with the Vamo.

I suspect that is a matter of taste honestly. think of it this way. No matter what device you have Volts, Ohms and Watts. Even if the device will not let you set the volts. It is just calculating them for you from the Ohms and Watss (Ohm's Law). So lets think about this in Volts for simplicity sake (since they are always there anyways.

If I put a .5 ohm build on a mech. My volts are whatever the batterys current charge is. so it might be anything between 3.0 volts on up to 4.2 volts. Now as I use that battery the volts will drop and my vape will degrade as they do. On a regulated device it keeps a constant wattage and adjusts the voltage (boosting it) as the battery degrades. You should in theory get a more consistent vape.

Now as to why .3 or .5. Purely a matter of taste. Some people just like the vape better.

 

[Paul S]

Until you have found it, and only if you find it, just consider the ADV to be a myth.

Of course, that will vary from one person to another. I've been on one flavor (black licorice) almost exclusively for over a year; but I find that if I don't OCCASIONALLY try something else, I'm no longer really tasting what I'm vaping. I have a couple of flavors which are new to me coming in Monday's mail...and I hope to find at least one alternate.

 

[DancingHeretik]

Just curious... Could your nic be in a VG Base, or is it PG?

Sorry, got distracted and forgot to answer you. All my nic is in PG base. And, I did try some of the old stuff. It tastes perfectly normal.

I am having a hard time finding a flavor I like. Tried 6 today but none of them were that good. Guess it takes a while and a lot of testing to find some you can vape all day.

What worked for me is coffee flavors. They taste to me like a cigarette 'should' taste. That's the only thing that I've found to be completely satisfying and not irritating.

Only problem is that some coffee flavors can gunk up coils. So, have to experiment and find those that don't.

 

[bigbells]

Thanks, that's helpful, but let me ask the question differently. Why would I ever want to make a low-Ohm build if I had a variable Wattage device? I get no advantage from doing so. You only need a low-Ohm build if you're using a fixed voltage, like a mech mod, where the only control you have over power is to adjust the resistance. I'd always just build, say, 1.5 Ohms with the Vamo and call it a day. What I'm asking is whether that's correct, or whether there's still an advantage to making, for example, a .5 Ohm build even with the Vamo.

I can only give a speculative answer, since I also am one of those who hasn't low-ohmed yet.

It's my fairly firm impression that there is a difference between a 0.5 ohm coil and a 1.5 ohm coil used at the same wattage. This difference, related to the surface area of the coil, has an effect on the speed with which the coil heats up and the amount of vapor produced.

I'll stop now because I've told you more than I know already, but I think there is at least a little validity in what I said.

 

[Ken_A]

And don't forget to mention that some coffee flavors taste like heaven and smell like sweaty gym socks stuck behind a leaky pipe for 6 months. And some smell worse than that. Rely on the people around you to tell you if it smells bad. Most of us cannot smell what we vape.

 

[eratikmind]

Oh yeah, one month without a cigarette! I was getting frustrated for a few days there when all of my new coils were tasting burnt, but I upped the Ohms and got happy again. I miss the big clouds of vapor a little bit, but I'd rather have juice that tastes good. Now I'm vaping some DIY double chocolate with a bit of peppermint, and it tastes pretty good.

Right on, Papa . . . Congrats on your one month of being smoke free.

 

[MattB101]

Oh yeah, one month without a cigarette! I was getting frustrated for a few days there when all of my new coils were tasting burnt, but I upped the Ohms and got happy again. I miss the big clouds of vapor a little bit, but I'd rather have juice that tastes good. Now I'm vaping some DIY double chocolate with a bit of peppermint, and it tastes pretty good.

Congrats on the one month. I think you.will find as your taste buds rebuild your juices will taste better with more subtle flavors emerging.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 Android phone on a keyboard that waaayyy too small (or my thumbs are waaayyy too big).

 

[MattB101]

Sorry, got distracted and forgot to answer you. All my nic is in PG base. And, I did try some of the old stuff. It tastes perfectly normal.


What worked for me is coffee flavors. They taste to me like a cigarette 'should' taste. That's the only thing that I've found to be completely satisfying and not irritating.

Only problem is that some coffee flavors can gunk up coils. So, have to experiment and find those that don't.

If your new to vaping and still looking for that cigarette taste to take you a little further down the vaping path try "Real Cig" for Vaping Zone. It's found in their Alcohol Based Super Concentrate Flavors." It really does taste the closest to a Marlboro Light. I mix it at 4 or 5% in a 50/50 pg/pg mix. I have been using it as a daily vape for a couple of years.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 Android phone on a keyboard that waaayyy too small (or my thumbs are waaayyy too big).

 

[AllPepperS]

It works, I waded to the mailbox and the cotton was there, did the wick and the routine. Using Nickoticket Wakonda, but I only filled it half way just incase I screwed it up. But it's working. Great flavor and pretty darn big clouds although I wasn't going for that. Had a slight drip out of the air holes on the side, got that sorted and all is good. Thanks all, really, sometimes it does take a village. The only negative is there is a bit of a gap between the tank and the Prothingie even with the ring on it. I am not going to lose sleep over that though. I used this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2bkmsNVmI providing I linked that right and all your tips. This guy is easy to listen to and very informative, if I can repeat this over and over I will be happy. So that and all your help got 'er done. I did get some pictures but I don't have one of those photo accounts and I can't see where you can upload directly

On the MVP2, the charger I got has a 30pin, a mini usb and a micro usb? I think you call it, but that doesn't matter cause it fits my Kindle cord plugged into an iPhone block no problem. One less thing to pack. On the screen, I figured it had a cover on it but couldn't find an edge, I will let it ride for a bit and maybe it will show itself in a while and I can peel it off. I have nails but I didn't find an edge. Other than that it's great. It has an iClear30s on it today with some Halo Voodoo in it.

Have a great evening all, cheers

Tracy

 

[mekc57]

It works, I waded to the mailbox and the cotton was there, did the wick and the routine. Using Nickoticket Wakonda, but I only filled it half way just incase I screwed it up. But it's working. Great flavor and pretty darn big clouds although I wasn't going for that. Had a slight drip out of the air holes on the side, got that sorted and all is good. Thanks all, really, sometimes it does take a village. The only negative is there is a bit of a gap between the tank and the Prothingie even with the ring on it. I am not going to lose sleep over that though. I used this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2bkmsNVmI providing I linked that right and all your tips. This guy is easy to listen to and very informative, if I can repeat this over and over I will be happy. So that and all your help got 'er done. I did get some pictures but I don't have one of those photo accounts and I can't see where you can upload directly

On the MVP2, the charger I got has a 30pin, a mini usb and a micro usb? I think you call it, but that doesn't matter cause it fits my Kindle cord plugged into an iPhone block no problem. One less thing to pack. On the screen, I figured it had a cover on it but couldn't find an edge, I will let it ride for a bit and maybe it will show itself in a while and I can peel it off. I have nails but I didn't find an edge. Other than that it's great. It has an iClear30s on it today with some Halo Voodoo in it.

Have a great evening all, cheers

Tracy

Good to hear!!!! Congrats

 

[MikeE3]

Oh yeah, one month without a cigarette! I was getting frustrated for a few days there when all of my new coils were tasting burnt, but I upped the Ohms and got happy again. I miss the big clouds of vapor a little bit, but I'd rather have juice that tastes good. Now I'm vaping some DIY double chocolate with a bit of peppermint, and it tastes pretty good.

Congrats on your 1 month vapeversary.

It works, I waded to the mailbox and the cotton was there, did the wick and the routine. Using Nickoticket Wakonda, but I only filled it half way just incase I screwed it up. But it's working. Great flavor and pretty darn big clouds although I wasn't going for that. Had a slight drip out of the air holes on the side, got that sorted and all is good. Thanks all, really, sometimes it does take a village. The only negative is there is a bit of a gap between the tank and the Prothingie even with the ring on it. I am not going to lose sleep over that though. I used this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2bkmsNVmI providing I linked that right and all your tips. This guy is easy to listen to and very informative, if I can repeat this over and over I will be happy. So that and all your help got 'er done. I did get some pictures but I don't have one of those photo accounts and I can't see where you can upload directly

Tracy

ya done did it Tracy - good for you!

 

[MikeE3]

Yes, yes I did.....

That's a "purty tip" - nice setup overall. And yikes, be gosh! That's a lot of toppers in the background.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Oh yeah, one month without a cigarette! I was getting frustrated for a few days there when all of my new coils were tasting burnt, but I upped the Ohms and got happy again. I miss the big clouds of vapor a little bit, but I'd rather have juice that tastes good. Now I'm vaping some DIY double chocolate with a bit of peppermint, and it tastes pretty good.

Yeah! Congratulations, that's super!

 

[PapaSloth]

It works, I waded to the mailbox and the cotton was there, did the wick and the routine. Using Nickoticket Wakonda, but I only filled it half way just incase I screwed it up. But it's working. Great flavor and pretty darn big clouds although I wasn't going for that. Had a slight drip out of the air holes on the side, got that sorted and all is good. Thanks all, really, sometimes it does take a village. The only negative is there is a bit of a gap between the tank and the Prothingie even with the ring on it. I am not going to lose sleep over that though. I used this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2bkmsNVmI providing I linked that right and all your tips. This guy is easy to listen to and very informative, if I can repeat this over and over I will be happy. So that and all your help got 'er done. I did get some pictures but I don't have one of those photo accounts and I can't see where you can upload directly

On the MVP2, the charger I got has a 30pin, a mini usb and a micro usb? I think you call it, but that doesn't matter cause it fits my Kindle cord plugged into an iPhone block no problem. One less thing to pack. On the screen, I figured it had a cover on it but couldn't find an edge, I will let it ride for a bit and maybe it will show itself in a while and I can peel it off. I have nails but I didn't find an edge. Other than that it's great. It has an iClear30s on it today with some Halo Voodoo in it.

Have a great evening all, cheers

Tracy

Great news, Tracy! Congratulations! I know I felt tremendously satisfied when I rebuilt my first Kanger coil and I hope you feel the same way

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Thank you for the tip on the Apricot E-liquid. I will try some, I looked at their site today. I am new and recently (day 23 ) quit smoking. I am having a hard time finding a flavor I like. Tried 6 today but none of them were that good. Guess it takes a while and a lot of testing to find some you can vape all day.
Should have posted this in a different way, sorry, new to forums.

Hang in there with it. Your taste buds will change over time. It's both a curse and a blessing. Could have done without regaining an acute sense of smell. You'll see what I mean in due time. Don't toss your old liquid. Congratulations on day 23!