Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 2

[FlamingoTutu]

I see half a Mini there, I think, but it's not a nautilus. Is your new guy a Provari with the Tatroe end cap?

Crop circle (full sized) Provari with the Tatroe end cap but not very good at identifying toppers. Yet.

 

[MattB101]

I hate when people call it "oil." I feel like I'm vaping 10W-30.

Tried that, sucks but my jaw stopped popping when I chewed.

This fine print is a not so subtle reminder to always read the fine print before signing anything.

 

[AllPepperS]

Dang that's a nice setup.

Don't know if I'm jealous over the setup or that your trees still have green leaves. - been 'working' all the falling leaves around here for the last week.

Thank you, and ahhh those are pines and it's Fla, what can I say Yeah decked it out in brass, tarnished brass. I grew up outside PHL, Paoli. I think there's a college in Skippack, I know there is a Skippack Pike, or there used to be

I have been doing a little accumulating, put the stable up later I was an immediate drop out of the Dollar a Day Club, just couldn't do it.

 

[MattB101]

My college roommate had an MGB that he and his father rebuilt as a summer project. I had a Fiat X-19. His car was more reliable than my car, which isn't saying a lot about either car.

My brother had a Fiat. What a POS. Worst car he ever owned and he had some real winners.

This fine print is a not so subtle reminder to always read the fine print before signing anything.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Well...unless (and until) the same virus strain ever reoccurs 2 years in a row...getting a "flu shot" doesn't seem to make a lot of sense.

This year's vaccination uses last year's virus strain as it's base. (And there's no "cross immunity".)



Because I never wanted to carry my big, heavy (and somewhat "expensive") VV V3's, MVP2's and Vamo's with me...I always stuck a couple disposables (White Cloud Flings) in my pants pocket before heading out the door.

Now...I slip my iStick (with a Nauty-Mini) in my shirt pocket...and I'm ready for hours on the town.



Might want to consider getting on the MFS email newsletter list. About every 3-4 weeks they have a sale on coils ("Buy One, Get One", "40% Off", etc.).

https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/

My understanding is that the flu shots are developed with the "best guess" of what strains will be prevalent the coming year. The last three times I was hammered with the flu I was healthy as a horse, but smoked, and they kept me out of commision for several weeks each time and once in the hospital for six days. For me, I'd rather gamble on a $30 shot than a $10,000 (minus insurance, so $5,000) hospital stay. I have NO problem with people who'd rather avoid the shots.

Another half way iStick convert. They are spreading faster than than the flu does.

 

[AllPepperS]

I see half a Mini there, I think, but it's not a Nautilus. Is your new guy a Provari with the Tatroe end cap?

umm, yeah, it was on the polished Mini Prothingie, now that's back to being Mini and this is Big Boy

other Mini

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Hi PapaSloth
I have been thinking of that , well
On the videos I see people using a blow torch to heat the coils and then squeeze them together. One guy I have seen he put it on the atty and fired it then squeezed them. I have all the items on their way but not a torch. Locally at a hardware store they are $30 and I was wondering do i need one ?
Unless i start making creme caramels and use one to heat the sugar on top It won't have much of a use other than heating coils.
First i have heard of space coils care to explain and is the heating and squeezing the coils so they all touch help function or just the look ?

A lot of people use their old cig lights to torch it. I use the kitchen (gas) stove. Butane torches look way cooler, probably easier on the hands and you don't have to run to the kitchen.

 

[bigbells]

Well...unless (and until) the same virus strain ever reoccurs 2 years in a row...getting a "flu shot" doesn't seem to make a lot of sense.

This year's vaccination uses last year's virus strain as it's base. (And there's no "cross immunity".)

In my opinion, it is irresponsible to advise others not to get a flu shot. Yes, getting a flu shot does not guarantee that someone will not catch a flu. However, getting a flu shot certainly reduces the chance. It is not an "opinion" that the chance is greatly reduced. It is a demonstrable fact. Makes me wonder about the source of your incorrect information, no offense.

Flu shots generally protect against multiple strains of flu, and it is simply uninformed to state that the same strain never occurs in consecutive years.

I understand that your opinion might be inspired by anti-scientific beliefs, but it is wrong to try to foist those beliefs on those who know better, or upon those who will benefit from being better informed.

I apologize in advance for coming down hard on the radical right-wing science-denying agenda that pervades this thread with regularity.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

 

[AllPepperS]

Hi PapaSloth
I have been thinking of that , well
On the videos I see people using a blow torch to heat the coils and then squeeze them together. One guy I have seen he put it on the atty and fired it then squeezed them. I have all the items on their way but not a torch. Locally at a hardware store they are $30 and I was wondering do i need one ?
Unless i start making creme caramels and use one to heat the sugar on top It won't have much of a use other than heating coils.
First i have heard of space coils care to explain and is the heating and squeezing the coils so they all touch help function or just the look ?

I was thinking the same sorta, the other day when I was squeezing a coil. I wondered if maybe squeezing makes it last longer? Little more durable when changing the wick out? other than that I was wondering why squeeze it as far as function goes. It also seemed to change the ohms in some cases.

yeah, that's a KFL clone on a blk Prothingie blem.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

In my opinion, it is irresponsible to advise others not to get a flu shot. Yes, getting a flu shot does not guarantee that someone will not catch a flu. However, getting a flu shot certainly reduces the chance. It is not an "opinion" that the chance is greatly reduced. It is a demonstrable fact. Makes me wonder about the source of your incorrect information, no offense.

Flu shots generally protect against multiple strains of flu, and it is simply uninformed to state that the same strain never occurs in consecutive years.

I understand that your opinion might be inspired by anti-scientific beliefs, but it is wrong to try to foist those beliefs on those who know better.

What got me was when some local nurses got all up in arms the first year it was mandatory for them to get flu shots.

On topic


Has anybody ever heard of someone being sensitive to the silica wicks?

 

[3mg Meniere]

I was an immediate drop out of the Dollar a Day Club, just couldn't do it.

Even the founder fails some months.

 

[BacsiBob]

Hello old (some more than others) friends. I have stopped in to read a few pages now and then but haven't had anything to say for quite some time. Amazing how much money I haven't spent

I have been using two aluminum Vamo v2's ( $20.09 Vamo V2 Variable Volt/Watt APV - silver / VV / VW / aluminium alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping for six + months and recently went back to Fastech to get a couple more for backups. I found these: $22.25 Vamo V5 Variable Voltage / Wattage Mod - aluminum / 3.0-6.0V / 3.0W-15.0W / silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping instead,

The v5 is a bit smaller in diameter and lighter weight. The control buttons are harder to accidentally change settings and I believe I'm getting longer battery life out of them compared to the v2. Also, my Vision Victory clearos will fit inside the trim ring so an ego adapter is not needed. I use them in 18350 mode.

IMO, these are a pretty cost effective VW/VV mod that is small and light weight.

Now I have to leave before I start lusting after 600 watt mods and 42 coil attys. It's really something how this industry has evolved in such a short time.

 

[DavidOck]

Hi PapaSloth
I have been thinking of that , well
On the videos I see people using a blow torch to heat the coils and then squeeze them together. One guy I have seen he put it on the atty and fired it then squeezed them. I have all the items on their way but not a torch. Locally at a hardware store they are $30 and I was wondering do i need one ?
Unless i start making creme caramels and use one to heat the sugar on top It won't have much of a use other than heating coils.
First i have heard of space coils care to explain and is the heating and squeezing the coils so they all touch help function or just the look ?

I generally just use a butane lighter to anneal my kanthal. Works well, and means they still have a purpose in life. And if you do decide to try the compressed coil, as long as you are ABSOLUTELY sure of the resistance and it's in range, you can do it on your battery. Adjust for around 7 - 8 watts, fire till it's red, release the fire button and squeeze gently with pliers, forceps, tweezers. (Or spend for the ceramic tipped tweezers, and you can compress while you're firing. They are non-conductive, so safe to do that.) Repeat until the kanthal "welds" to itself and the coil looks solid.

Spaced coils are like the ones in factory coils, the turns of kanthal are close but not touching. I usually wind my Kanger heads on a 4-40 screw, as that's darn near the 2 mm size I want, and provides perfect spacing on the turns. Then, after un-screwing the coil from the screw, I'll slip in a 2 mm rod to keep it all stable and pretty while I assemble the coil to the base, and thread wick in later.

Advantage to the compressed coil.... not sure I see any for the way I vape. Yes, they do hold up a bit longer through re-wicking, but if you wind with, say, 28, it's pretty sturdy on it's own. And if, like Papa (and many others) you use twisted wire, it's going to be pretty sturdy as well.

But it's fun to experiment with different coil designs and geometry to find out which you prefer for your style and tastes.

My understanding is that the flu shots are developed with the "best guess" of what strains will be prevalent the coming year. The last three times I was hammered with the flu I was healthy as a horse, but smoked, and they kept me out of commision for several weeks each time and once in the hospital for six days. For me, I'd rather gamble on a $30 shot than a $10,000 (minus insurance, so $5,000) hospital stay. I have NO problem with people who'd rather avoid the shots.

Another half way iStick convert. They are spreading faster than than the flu does.

And this year, there's a new serum for us old farlks, a "blend" of more strains. While there is never a "guarantee" that you won't get flu, it's well documented that the odds of missing it improve, and that if you get the short straw, the odds improve that you won't get it as badly. Since we're the "caretakers" for my 91 year young MIL, we get them to reduce the chances of picking it up somewhere (either out and about, or in one of the usual drs. offices we frequent!) and taking it back to her.

Yeah, iStick....

Stopped by one of my local B&Ms the other day, played with one, and made my periodic attempt to help keep them in business. They weren't too far over what I've seen online (not counting the latest pre-order), and it is really cute....

Put the adapter on it, and figure I'll leave it there until the thing ultimately dies. Good thread and connection protection, and I do still use a few T3S toppers. Of course, it does add a little to the height, if using a 510 fitted topper (and beauty ring to fill the gap), but that's ok for me.

I find it a lot more comfortable to hold than my antique MVP1, which, after 1 1/2 years isn't holding a charge as long as it did when new (what? They don't last forever?? ) anyway, hence another good excuse for a replacement....

Works well, no issues. Haven't put any delicate flavors on it yet, so can't say about the rock bottom end. (Since I have the most frequent problems burning them in my PT and Davide minis, I'll have to load one of them up for a real test... but darn it, they just don't hold enough!)

 

[DavidOck]

Hello old (some more than others) friends. I have stopped in to read a few pages now and then but haven't had anything to say for quite some time. Amazing how much money I haven't spent

I have been using two aluminum Vamo v2's ( $20.09 Vamo V2 Variable Volt/Watt APV - silver / VV / VW / aluminium alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping for six + months and recently went back to Fastech to get a couple more for backups. I found these: $22.25 Vamo V5 Variable Voltage / Wattage Mod - aluminum / 3.0-6.0V / 3.0W-15.0W / silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping instead,

The v5 is a bit smaller in diameter and lighter weight. The control buttons are harder to accidentally change settings and I believe I'm getting longer battery life out of them compared to the v2. Also, my Vision Victory clearos will fit inside the trim ring so an ego adapter is not needed. I use them in 18350 mode.

IMO, these are a pretty cost effective VW/VV mod that is small and light weight.

Now I have to leave before I start lusting after 600 watt mods and 42 coil attys. It's really something how this industry has evolved in such a short time.

Hey, welcome back!

Nothing wrong with a Vamo - just be sure it's in RMS

600 watts and 42 coils is so.... yesterday!

 

[FlamingoTutu]

I've gotten some of those, but the little caps are too hard for me to get on. I've also gotten the dropper and turret top bottles from there. But I'm really going to have to bite the bullet and spend the money on the small order and shipping fees so I can get some more of my favorite flip cap bottles. But it hurts to spend that much.
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Amoret, I phoned containerandpackaging.com and begged and pleaded as a third party to help you out on reduced shipping/handling. Although she was sympathetic, they won't help. Shipping to you would be $38.35. I'll continue to keep an eye out for them and let you know if I do find any. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. I know what it's like to want something specific and nothing else is comparable.

 

[MikeE3]

Thank you, and ahhh those are pines and it's Fla, what can I say Yeah decked it out in brass, tarnished brass. I grew up outside PHL, Paoli. I think there's a college in Skippack, I know there is a Skippack Pike, or there used to be

I have been doing a little accumulating, put the stable up later I was an immediate drop out of the Dollar a Day Club, just couldn't do it.

I worked from many years just outside of Paoli. Close, Ursinus College in Collegeville, the next town 'over' from Skippack. And Skippack Pike is still there.

I was thinking the same sorta, the other day when I was squeezing a coil. I wondered if maybe squeezing makes it last longer? Little more durable when changing the wick out? other than that I was wondering why squeeze it as far as function goes. It also seemed to change the ohms in some cases.

yeah, that's a KFL clone on a blk Prothingie blem.

Compressing a coil does/can change it's resistance a bit.

What got me was when some local nurses got all up in arms the first year it was mandatory for them to get flu shots.

On topic


Has anybody ever heard of someone being sensitive to the silica wicks?

I remember 'in the old days' some people would report that they got a scratchy throat when using silica wicks.

Hello old (some more than others) friends. I have stopped in to read a few pages now and then but haven't had anything to say for quite some time. Amazing how much money I haven't spent

I have been using two aluminum Vamo v2's ( $20.09 Vamo V2 Variable Volt/Watt APV - silver / VV / VW / aluminium alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping for six + months and recently went back to Fastech to get a couple more for backups. I found these: $22.25 Vamo V5 Variable Voltage / Wattage Mod - aluminum / 3.0-6.0V / 3.0W-15.0W / silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping instead,

The v5 is a bit smaller in diameter and lighter weight. The control buttons are harder to accidentally change settings and I believe I'm getting longer battery life out of them compared to the v2. Also, my Vision Victory clearos will fit inside the trim ring so an ego adapter is not needed. I use them in 18350 mode.

IMO, these are a pretty cost effective VW/VV mod that is small and light weight.

Now I have to leave before I start lusting after 600 watt mods and 42 coil attys. It's really something how this industry has evolved in such a short time.

Hi Bob - nice to see you again. Don't be a stranger.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

I worked from many years just outside of Paoli. Close, Ursinus College in Collegeville, the next town 'over' from Skippack. And Skippack Pike is still there.

Sounds like the first colony on Mars.

I remember 'in the old days' some people would report that they got a scratchy throat when using silica wicks.

I know that feeling. Been using an old carto today and things are going better. Heck of a nic rush (old 24mg juice) even on a cigalike.

 

[amoret]

Amoret, I phoned containerandpackaging.com and begged and pleaded as a third party to help you out on reduced shipping/handling. Although she was sympathetic, they won't help. Shipping to you would be $38.35. I'll continue to keep an eye out for them and let you know if I do find any. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. I know what it's like to want something specific and nothing else is comparable.

Well, I really thank you for trying. The bottles aren't essential, but they sure are easy for me to use. I think I will try the twist top ones next.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Well, I really thank you for trying. The bottles aren't essential, but they sure are easy for me to use. I think I will try the twist top ones next.

I hope they work out well for you.

ETA Your avatar is cracking me up. We used to put that sticker on our old dog's forehead after we voted. It even reminded one person to go vote.

 

[Iowa Gal]

Sounds like the first colony on Mars.






I know that feeling. Been using an old carto today and things are going better. Heck of a nic rush (old 24mg juice) even on a cigalike.

What I find is if I use only silica wicks for a few days straight I do get scratchy throat as well...not if I mix and match with my KFL's/cotton wicks I'm fine. I have no reason why..that's just how it is for me.