Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Four

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mmsjs5

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I got a bunch of coils from them, recently. Had to sign for them, though... Maybe because of the quantity?

My order was for about 10 years worth of nauti coils :eek:, big, but not huge :). I placed my order on 5-27, and didn't have to sign. It may be a state thing, vendor changed his/her procedure, or the fact that my mailman has been to my house so often with goodies lately that he didn't think it was necessary :D.
 

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My order was for about 10 years worth of nauti coils :eek:, big, but not huge :). I placed my order on 5-27, and didn't have to sign. It may be a state thing, vendor changed his/her procedure, or the fact that my mailman has been to my house so often with goodies lately that he didn't think it was necessary :D.

Wow! That's a lot of coil heads.

Fire season is early, it's grim here. Now the estimate is 66 million trees dead, three fire already in very close proximity. Sooo...

Sent 5 mods and some tanks to my parents to store until all the dead trees on the property are cut down. Gave a neighbor another 5, plus tanks, extra glass and misc parts to evac if there is a fire. Prepping is bad enough without having to prep your prep. :oops:

Oh gosh ... surely hope your preparations are unneeded.
 

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Interesting story.
Headed to Mickey D's today.
Ordered (drive thru)
Pay at first window.
Go to second window (after waiting)
Lil' woman lit a smoke (yes, she still does)
Got to second window.
Server sez cannot serve you if you are smoking. Have to put it out.
Last time ever for that MD's.

That's when my principal based argumentative side would park and go inside to talk with the manager. I'd be nice, but asking to see that outside, in your car, at the drive-in window cigarette smoking policy that the drive-thru server told me about. In your car is outside, IMO.

I vape stealthily inside McDonald's at the counter while waiting for my order all the time. No one even notices unless they happen to be a vaper and want to talk about hardware. That's happened once or twice.
 
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Well I might have been wrong about the number of vapers in the US. I checked it out and about 10% of adults in the US vape that is almost 25,000,000 maybe there is hope.

That sounds right. We are obviously starting to worry Big Tobacco. We haven't switched to the Muse or the other brands they sell at convenience stores.

Older article that I hadn't read before. BT is probably thrilled with the FDA actions.
Why the FDA’s new e-cigarette regulations are a gift to Big Tobacco (and could actually harm public health)

Today the Food and Drug Administration finalized regulations asserting regulatory authority over e-cigarettes and various tobacco products, such as cigars. According to the agency, this rule will help protect public health. Insofar as the rule subjects actual tobacco products to the same regulations as cigarettes, this might be so. But the part of the rule that “deems” e-cigarettes to be tobacco products and subjects them to extensive regulatory requirements is more likely to harm public health than to help it. Big Tobacco, meanwhile, is likely to be pleased with the new regulations.

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Because e-cigarettes compete with traditional cigarettes — and many e-cigs and vaping products are made by small upstart companies — major tobacco companies, such as Altria (a.k.a. Philip Morris), have sought to clamp down on this market. The Big Tobacco companies have created or acquired e-cig brands while also pushing for regulation that will make it more difficult for little guys to compete. With the new FDA rule, Big Tobacco is getting just what it wanted. (For more on how and why tobacco companies support e-cig regulation, see this paper, forthcoming in the Yale Journal on Regulation.)
 

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Wow! That's a lot of coil heads.

It's not as many as it sounds. I use my nauti's mainly at work. I only work weekends. I have 10 years (hopefully) til I can retire (early). I use the kayfuns at all other times. It's also what I recently restarted my oldest daughter vaping with, so gotta have plenty on hand for that :) .
 

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Are they still using a YiHi chip?
Well it's a little different chip then the 5 but don't know what is diff still the SX330 now it is the F6 looks like they used the Sigelei piece of crap 213 body which is really nice from my understanding it is actually carbon fiber. You can't beat an SX chip IMHO.
Oh and I think it is still around 50-60 dollars. Who knows when they will get them in though. P4U is really great for not fixing the things that are wrong with the current model when they can just come out with another.

Yep, still using YiHi. That's what piqued my interest. And I kinda liked the look of it. I don't know how robust it is, and I've never owned a P4U, so I do have reservations. $50 didn't seem like a bad deal, though... I was just thinking that it might be a decent back-up mod, what with the pending regulations and all. Not that I need anywhere near 200W, but I think the battery life would be pretty decent if I were only running 30-60W. And, I'm definitely a fan of the SX chips. Thanks, Legs!

This is the one that I'm considering:
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Um, ordered rayon? Methinks the shipping will be more than the big box at Sallys!

Once you figure out the density of the wick (and yes, it does vary depending on the material!), KFs for tootle and modwomping are easy. And, of course, KFs aren't really made for - or good for! - sub-ohm cloud chasing.

I'm lazy, and generally can't be bothered with all the fancy steps. With roughly equal amounts on both sides of the coil, I put the vapor chamber back on, stuffing both ends of the wick through as I do. Even them out, cut about 1/8 - 3/16" above the top of the chamber, and gently push the ends down on both sides of the block, fluffing out as you go. Toothpick works well for that, although now it's probably another tobacco product....

Wet with juice, put the chimney on, and put a drop of juice on the end of the chimney to lubricate the top cap o-ring when you finish.
Lol, I'm too lazy to mess with the rabbit ears! I use juice to glue the wick to the bottom of the posts, away fro the juice holes, & put the chamber base on, peek to see if the wick moved. If it went sideways, just use the screwdriver to straighten it & lightly tap it back in place, cap it & fill. As long as the juice holes aren't blocked it gets juice onto the deck & to the wick. My method would probably give that guy nightmares. But it's fast, easy, & works perfectly.
 

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The thing with rayon is that you can actually lay the tails IN the juice channels. IF they are properly thinned. By placing them in the channels, leakage is greatly reduced. I've done this every time I wick the Silver Play, and I have yet to see it leak. It also wicks 30pg/70vg with no problems. I just install the wicks, thin out the tails, wet them down with a bit of juice, tuck them into the channels and install the chimney. Then I cut the tails off flush with the edge of the deck/chimney, assemble everything and fill with juice. It's all very close to the way that Mike does his, except he trims before placing the chimney.
 

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OK just can't figure out why they would be in sock there and no where else. Been that way all weekend.
They just got in new stock. They already sold out once. If they have them, grab it. Or wait until they restock. SV is shipping to vendors as fast as they can make them, trying to as much out as possible before EU & US vapocolypse kick in.
 
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Lol, I'm too lazy to mess with the rabbit ears! I use juice to glue the wick to the bottom of the posts, away fro the juice holes, & put the chamber base on, peek to see if the wick moved. If it went sideways, just use the screwdriver to straighten it & lightly tap it back in place, cap it & fill. As long as the juice holes aren't blocked it gets juice onto the deck & to the wick. My method would probably give that guy nightmares. But it's fast, easy, & works perfectly.
The chimney on a KF3 mini is one piece, so rabbit ears aren't possible. The deck is also very small; it's a 19mm atty. He wicks that way to maximize wicking material in/directly next to the coil, and minimize wick near/in the channels. It works -- just as your way works. That's the good news: all that matters is it works for you! :)

Corgi update? I'm sure he/she vapes! :lol:
 

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Then I prime the wick in the coil and the 'too long' tails. I use a large pin to brush the tails into place. Then press hard w/ the pin into the corner of the atty deck where the tail goes down to the ledge w/ the juice channel.

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Then I cut the tails just below the 'mark' left by the pin in the previous step.

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Lastly, just tuck the tails into the crevice/corner of the deck and your all done. I like doing it this way better than having the collar around the coil/wick and the wick sticking up then cutting and tucking. Doing it this way I can see I have just enough wick touching the deck and it not blocking the juice channels at all. For me its just an easy repeatable process I use on all Kayfun type decks.

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Put it together, fill the tank, and enjoy the vape.

That's exactly what I do! Only I use cotton, so no fat wicks.
 

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I thought I posted this before I left for work this morning. I guess now's a good time to finally hit Submit.

Typo? I'm surprised Dancing didn't have something to say about your math.
I didn't notice anything wrong with his math.

2100 ml nic ==> 700 100 ml bottles of 3 mg/ml
70,000 ml at 3 mg/ml = 210,000 mg nic
210,000 / 2100 = 100 mg/ml

Of course, I just woke up. But, I believe that's right.
I have about the same amount but am going for another liter. :) Better safe than sorry and all that, plus my husband is a butter fingers.
Sent 5 mods and some tanks to my parents to store until all the dead trees on the property are cut down. Gave a neighbor another 5, plus tanks, extra glass and misc parts to evac if there is a fire. Prepping is bad enough without having to prep your prep. :oops:
I have thought to have a little extra nic in a second location. Partially because I kept feeling like I needed just a little more, then just a little more. By separating it into 2 locations in case something happens to one of the locations, I have an excuse for buying perhaps a bit in excess.

But, I hadn't even thought about separating my hardware. Or even of keeping it where it's easily grabbed to save in case of emergency.

My chances of having a fire, hurricane, or other disaster are slim, living in San Antonio. But, maybe I should, at least, make it easier to grab and run if necessary.

I'm sorry you have to be SO prepared! But, at least you are.
 

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2nd attempt w/ the VVTF Nauty RBA. This time a vertical coil. Considering I've only done 2, I think the vertical may be a bit easier. This one came out on the high side 1.8Ω, was looking for 1.6Ω. (the RBA head is just sitting in the Nauty base crooked for the picture)

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I think tying a few midges on size #28 hooks gives me a bit of an advantage. That hooks shank is only about 3mm long.
 

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Typo? I'm surprised Dancing didn't have something to say about your math. I have about the same amount but am going for another liter. :) Better safe than sorry and all that, plus my husband is a butter fingers.
No that's right I use 3ml per 100ml of juice 2100 divided by 3 times 100ml of juice.
 

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The KF V5 looks to me a lot like the STM RBA deck except larger. I am thinking of going with a 7 wrap spaced 26awg 3mm Ti coil. The spot for the wick to go is bigger then the STM also. I dumped my 300ml of juice made with the acetone smelling stuff. Going to mix 1/2 a gallon of 50/50 and make new. This is my favorite flavor so might have to try it with the KF usually I let it sit overnite but maybe not this time.
 
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