Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Four

[bigbells]

Random tidbits about purchase and storage of 100 mg/ml nic juice:

http://www.ecigexpress.com/wholesal...-200mg-nicotine/wholesale-nicotine-100mg.html is $40 per liter. It used to be eligible for free shipping if the order was $60 or more, but that's no longer true.
Choice of:
100% PG
70/30 PG/VG
50/50
100% VG
I like the compact, opaque liter jugs that it comes in. For those who are sensitive to variances in the taste of nic juice, a number of the onsite reviews say there is no pepper taste. As I've said before, I've never been able to taste any difference between the nic juices offered by different sellers, so I'm not capable of evaluating any such taste differences.
Someone has already mentioned that ecigexpress periodically offers 30% off on all ejuice and ejuice DIY ingredients, which would bring the price down to $28 per liter. However, I think they might move the "regular" price up to $45 per liter when they offer the 30% off, so it would be $31.50 per liter after the discount. I believe that's what I paid about 6 months ago.

Nic juice stored in your freezer will thicken, but will return to normal consistency as it warms back up to room temperature. When you remove nic from your freezer, do not open the container until it's returned to room temperature because opening it while it's still cold will cause moisture to enter the container.

 

[mmsjs5]

I like the compact, opaque liter jugs that it comes in.

Thanks for that link.

So, they ship in plastic? I have to plan on more glass bottles.

 

[mmsjs5]

The nic in your link does not qualify for free shipping, but it still comes out cheaper than MFS (until they have a sale)

 

[yiddleboge6]

The nic in your link does not qualify for free shipping, but it still comes out cheaper than MFS (until they have a sale)

If the total of the order is less than $60 you will pay shipping.....if the order equals that. or more.....shipping is free. I've ordered nic along with flavors.....total came to more than $60.....shipping was free.

 

[mmsjs5]

They must've changed it then, because I put 3 1L bottles in my cart for a test and they charged shipping. And it states that it does not qualify for free shipping. You musta broke it.

 

[Kenna]

Looks like you're goin to need just under 1 L of 100 mg nic per year. I'll let you decided how long you're going to live. [emoji38]

(15 ml per day x 18 mg per ml = 270 mg per day x 365 days in the year (no leap yrs in my calculations) = 985550 mg/yr.....1L of 100 mg nic has 100000 mg of nic)

Thanks, that's what I was getting. [emoji33]

 

[Kenna]

Well, I got Vape Mail today. I won the MadVapes October contest and got another Eleaf IStick TC40W as well as an Aspire Triton with a 5 pack of NI200 refills. I've already fired it up with the TC coils and it vapes really well. It has air adjustment on both the bottom of the tank and also up in the drip tip area so you can adjust the draw both ways. Vapes a ton of vapor. The TC coils are labeled 0.15 ohms but, the IStick measured it at 0.17 ohms. I'm running it at 390 degrees at 2legs advice and it's working quite well. Took a couple of picks to share with you all and if there is anything else you'd like a pic of (device wise) let me know.

Nice! Congratulations!

 

[mmsjs5]

They must've changed it then, because I put 3 1L bottles in my cart for a test and they charged shipping. And it states that it does not qualify for free shipping. You musta broke it.

I found there 100 mg that qualifies for free shipping, but it is $50. http://www.ecigexpress.com/diy-e-li...-nicotine-base.html?nosto=nosto-page-product2

 

[bigbells]

The nic in your link does not qualify for free shipping, but it still comes out cheaper than MFS (until they have a sale)

Whoops! You are correct. I was able to get mine with free shipping a while back but now it's "does not qualify for free shipping".

 

[bigbells]

I found there 100 mg that qualifies for free shipping, but it is $50. http://www.ecigexpress.com/diy-e-li...-nicotine-base.html?nosto=nosto-page-product2

Ah, the old "pay more and it will qualify for free shipping if your order is $60 or more" trick! Essential Depot uses that same trick with their PG and VG.

 

[grandmato5]

I found there 100 mg that qualifies for free shipping, but it is $50. http://www.ecigexpress.com/diy-e-li...-nicotine-base.html?nosto=nosto-page-product2

If you're ordering from ecigexpress don't forget their coupon code right now for 10% off- paranormalvaper. There are a few things it doesn't work with but it does work on the their nic.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing. -Henry David Thoreau

Hi, Boden: My husband told me if I went fishing one more time, he was going to leave me. Sure am going to miss him!

Well if you went fishing with him instead of the other guy...

 

[Debadoo]

I might take you up on that, Matt! If my sister (husband) gives me a hard time about my peice of her (his) shelf, I may see if my nephew will consider splitting a freezer with me. I'll pay for half of it just to be able to store my nic.

Wish we were closer, I got lots of room in my freezer.

Well that was fum.

Glad you had fum and reduced your boredom!! But wow, those coils are too much for me!

I am headed out to a vape shop that just opened up and I like Kanger. I am going to ask them what the next step up is from the evod.

Can't really advise on kanger, and supporting local businesses is great, but you will find much cheaper prices most likely online.

It used to be eligible for free shipping if the order was $60 or more, but that's no longer true.

wow, they no longer state that on their site. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I think we have 2+ liters of 100mg nic in the freezer. Like most DIYers we'll be looking at what makes senses to try to stock pile. We both vape 12 mg and probably 7-10 ml a day each.

I vape the same. Post what you figure out and I'll do the same. Compare notes and maybe we'll have enough. I don't really figure I'll be rebuilding and vaping in my late 80s and 90s but, who knows.

20 ml/day at 12 mg/ml = 240 mg/day
240 mg/day * 365 days = 87,600 mg/year
100,000 mg (1 liter of 100 mg/ml) / 87,600 mg/year = 1.14 years/liter
So, 8 liters/9 years, 16 liters/18 years, etc. (minus the 2 liters you already have)

Somebody do my math for me, please? It's not making sense & making me dizzy! I'm vaping 18mg/ml & going thru about 15ml a day.

Looks like you're goin to need just under 1 L of 100 mg nic per year. I'll let you decided how long you're going to live.

(15 ml per day x 18 mg per ml = 270 mg per day x 365 days in the year (no leap yrs in my calculations) = 985550 mg/yr.....1L of 100 mg nic has 100000 mg of nic)

Looks good.

Ya'll have me thinking about getting MORE nic. Hmmm. I don't even know how much I have anymore because it's all in my brother's freezer. So, I can't just run take a look real quick.

I probably have enough to last my lifetime, I guess. But, for about $50/liter, it's still tempting.

Of course, the P2.5 is only $80 right now. I know I would give in if they had more choice in satin colors. I don't really like all the shiny metallic ones.

It's so nice to be working again!!!!

 

[MattB101]

If the total of the order is less than $60 you will pay shipping.....if the order equals that. or more.....shipping is free. I've ordered nic along with flavors.....total came to more than $60.....shipping was free.

Actually $53 and change. I ordered a liter.

 

[MattB101]

Actually $53 and change. I ordered a liter.

Oops wrong place. I ordered mine off the other link.

 

[Vape Suzette]

Can't really advise on kanger, and supporting local businesses is great, but you will find much cheaper prices most likely online.

Thanks very much. I get all my bottles of 0mg 30 ml juice online for three to five bucks a bottle. I hear many people mentioning Kanger on these forums, but I can't remember where I read about it! This forum is so huge I still get lost!

 

[Vape Suzette]

Well if you went fishing with him instead of the other guy...

I see what I did wrong now. I should never have gone with both of them! Now both my fish got away...sigh.

 

[bigbells]

Thanks very much. I get all my bottles of 0mg 30 ml juice online for three to five bucks a bottle. I hear many people mentioning Kanger on these forums, but I can't remember where I read about it! This forum is so huge I still get lost!

I use the Kanger Subtank and used to use other Kanger clearomizers, but I have never used a Kanger PV (personal vaporizer).

Asking someone at a brick and mortar shop what a "step up" would be from your current Evod PV is just asking for them to try to sell you the most expensive mod they can talk you into buying.

Are you looking to change your "topper" (the part where the eliquid is vaporized and to which the drip tip, AKA mouthpiece is attached), or are you looking to change your PV (personal vaporizer, the part where the battery is located), or both?

For PV, many people are happy (and some not so happy) with eLeaf iSticks. Most of the iStick models have integrated batteries, which means you wouldn't have to purchase a battery charger and separate batteries. My personal recommendation would be to get a couple of iStick TC 40W PVs. The power button is more comfortable on that model than the power button on the iStick 20W, the iStick 30W or the iStick 50W. You can get the iStick TC 40W for $27.75, with free shipping, when you enter the coupon code SUMMER15 at:
http://www.rockymountainvapor.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=88_94&products_id=414

Others will have other suggestions I'm sure. That's just what I think I would get if I were you, which I'm pretty sure I'm not.

 

[Vape Suzette]

I use the Kanger Subtank and used to use other Kanger clearomizers, but I have never used a Kanger PV (personal vaporizer).

Asking someone at a brick and mortar shop what a "step up" would be from your current Evod PV is just asking for them to try to sell you the most expensive mod they can talk you into buying.

Are you looking to change your "topper" (the part where the eliquid is vaporized and to which the drip tip, AKA mouthpiece is attached), or are you looking to change your PV (personal vaporizer, the part where the battery is located), or both?

For PV, many people are happy (and some not so happy) with eLeaf iSticks. Most of the iStick models have integrated batteries, which means you wouldn't have to purchase a battery charger and separate batteries. My personal recommendation would be to get a couple of iStick TC 40W PVs. The power button is more comfortable on that model than the power button on the iStick 20W, the iStick 30W or the iStick 50W. You can get the iStick TC 40W for $27.75, with free shipping, when you enter the coupon code SUMMER15 at:
http://www.rockymountainvapor.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=88_94&products_id=414

Others will have other suggestions I'm sure. That's just what I think I would get if I were you, which I'm pretty sure I'm not.

Thanks, bigbells! I bet I was getting the Kanger products mixed up with what I have used for several years now. I have had the same five batteries, some Kanger, some I don't remember, from ordering online. We have kept every receipt for over four and a half years and my monthly costs are sometimes only three to five dollars!

One thing I have plenty experience in is economics. I am a huge fan or Thorstein Veblen (theory of conspicuous consumption). I started saving every month at age twenty (so did the guy I married). Since we did not fall for children and large houses and never fell victim to the American Hypnotic Society instead of MENSA, I am immune to being pitched to. When my husband and I were students in Cambridge, he wound up with a minor in advertising and we still to this day read from I Can Sell You Anything. Please don't get me wrong, we are not cheap!!! We were just taught to see through tons of BS and pretentiousness. We do not even have any sort of cable thanks to our several libraries. We don't seem to fit anywhere and wish we did because it's very depressing for us. I write music and do art projects to pay bills and he has kind of an unconventional job as well.

The info you have sent is greatly appreciated! Thank you! I am going to try some of these products out!