By-the-way Wally, I can't tell you how much support and encouragement I received from the good people on this thread and the Older People 55 thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/lounge/289745-older-people-55-up-527.html when I was getting ready to attempt DIY. Don't be discouraged again, just ask away and someone here is sure to have some good advice for you.
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By-the-way Wally, I can't tell you how much support and encouragement I received from the good people on this thread and the Older People 55 thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/lounge/289745-older-people-55-up-527.html when I was getting ready to attempt DIY. Don't be discouraged again, just ask away and someone here is sure to have some good advice for you.
Thanks for the reminder Janet. I am sure I'll be tapping the wealth of knowledge and experience here when I get rolling.
If you haven't before, be sure to read and study HOOSIER'S BLOG, especially the "Flavoring Levels"! I wish I had known about his blog when I started DIY. I figured if a lil' flavoring is good, a lot is gonna be great... WRONG!
Also, don't be bashful if you have any DIY questions. Just head on over to the DIT E-Liquid forum for assistance.
Good luck with da mixing and be sure to let us know how you're doing!
If you haven't before, be sure to read and study HOOSIER'S BLOG, especially the "Flavoring Levels"! I wish I had known about his blog when I started DIY. I figured if a lil' flavoring is good, a lot is gonna be great... WRONG!It's all in da percentages.
Thanks Iffy. I do believe that was my downfall last time. This time I'll be starting light on the flavorings.
Iffy, Old Curmudgeon, how ya all making out with your AGA/DUD/CHid setup. Mine came today, so I cleaned it and made a wick. Waiting on a clear tank (hopefully will be here tomorrow), then I can wind the coil and try it out. I started w/ 60mm of 400SS mesh. Torched the heck out of it, then rolled it to loosely fit in the wick hole, then torched it again. I only torched the wick, I didn't quench it or burn off any juice on it. I tested it with a continuity meter and the meter don't 'beep' at all. I may have over torched though as the wick is darn stiff - about as stiff as when ya quench in water during the torching. That's fine, then I'll get an idea if a stiff wick 'wicks' as well as a softer wick.
I got a nice surprise. I dug out the old Ovale V8 to maybe use some components in a wood box mod I've been thinking about. I put it away when it started giving me the old "5.0" signal and wouldn't work. I had broken the battery door and flooded it with juice and just gave up on it.
I have since gotten some efest 18350 IMR batteries which are shorter then the protected ones I had struggled to fit into the Ovale. Not only do they fit good, the darn thing has been working just fine for the last 3 hrs. It does run hotter than my other VV mods so I've got it at 3.2v using a 2.5ohm T3. Smoking like a locomotive
Oh, the T3 just fits into the well on the top of the Ovale when using a 510/ego adapter.
I have since gotten some efest 18350 IMR batteries which are shorter then the protected ones I had struggled to fit into the Ovale. Not only do they fit good, the darn thing has been working just fine for the last 3 hrs. It does run hotter than my other VV mods so I've got it at 3.2v using a 2.5ohm T3. Smoking like a locomotive
Oh, the T3 just fits into the well on the top of the Ovale when using a 510/ego adapter.
Iffy, Old Curmudgeon, how ya all making out with your AGA/DUD/CHid setup. Mine came today, so I cleaned it and made a wick. Waiting on a clear tank (hopefully will be here tomorrow), then I can wind the coil and try it out. I started w/ 60mm of 400SS mesh. Torched the heck out of it, then rolled it to loosely fit in the wick hole, then torched it again. I only torched the wick, I didn't quench it or burn off any juice on it. I tested it with a continuity meter and the meter don't 'beep' at all. I may have over torched though as the wick is darn stiff - about as stiff as when ya quench in water during the torching. That's fine, then I'll get an idea if a stiff wick 'wicks' as well as a softer wick.
Mine just started it's journey from Jersey to the left coast, so until this weekend my mailbox will be…
Litecig is usually lightning fast, though.
In the mean time I'll be watching some how-to vids on YT.
I'm also waiting on some classic shaving gear that should arrive this weekend (yet another acquisition disorder I suffer from!) so I'll be REAL antsy come Saturday!
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I got a nice surprise. I dug out the old Ovale V8 to maybe use some components in a wood box mod I've been thinking about. I put it away when it started giving me the old "5.0" signal and wouldn't work. I had broken the battery door and flooded it with juice and just gave up on it.
I have since gotten some efest 18350 IMR batteries which are shorter then the protected ones I had struggled to fit into the Ovale. Not only do they fit good, the darn thing has been working just fine for the last 3 hrs. It does run hotter than my other VV mods so I've got it at 3.2v using a 2.5ohm T3. Smoking like a locomotive
Totally awesome BacsiBob...kinda like having a new PV now huh?
I still haven't made anything fer it yet. Think I'll have to make a new year's resolution... ummmm... better not do that. I rarely kept da ol' ones!I really do need to 'jump in'. Thanx for da reminder!
Yeah I would rather add some more flavor to a bland mix than to dump it out and try over..... But I'm not opposed to washing some "I don't know what the f#@? That was" down the drain..... Lol.
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Mine just started it's journey from Jersey to the left coast, so until this weekend my mailbox will be…
Litecig is usually lightning fast, though.
In the mean time I'll be watching some how-to vids on YT.
I'm also waiting on some classic shaving gear that should arrive this weekend (yet another acquisition disorder I suffer from!) so I'll be REAL antsy come Saturday!
Nice! I'm brush and soap bar myself for slathering up. I never mastered shaving a peach w/ a straight razor, so don't dare get one near my face.
Flavoring is not linear. Twice as much does not taste twice as good.
To begin with a new flavor, I mix 4ml at 20% flavor
and then dilute with unflavored that is the same ratio (70/30 PG/VG, 50/50 PG/VG) and strength as the juice I mixed.
1.5ml to 15%, (1.1ml of 20% + 0.4ml unflavored)
2ml to 10%, (1ml of 20% +1ml unflavored)
1.5ml to 5% (0.4ml of 20% + 1.1ml of unflavored)
1.5ml remains of the 20%.
I find it better than starting at 5% and adding and adding and then forgetting which one was best. Keep good notes so you can repeat your success!
DO NOT USE DROPS TO MEASURE. THEY ARE NOT ACCURATE. USE A SYRINGE FOR BEST (and repeatable) RESULTS.
Keep notes of EVERYTING so that what you like can be repeated!
I forgot to mention that I use a dripping atty to taste with. I use an IkenVape i306 but any atty will do, as long as you can try a few drops at a time.
Also works well for tasting juices that you are steeping. Try a few drops each week to see if it is improving.
Relax, Enjoy!
Also works well for tasting juices that you are steeping. Try a few drops each week to see if it is improving.
Relax, Enjoy!
I have made a few of those, for some reason I always end up adding menthol/mint or cinnamon to it, it covers up the what the f*&^% was that taste. LOL
Yikes! Was it you that mentioned it would likely ship with an intentional flaw Wally? Looks like that idea mighta went overboard lol.
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