Please help - I just need a bit of advice

[El_Ingeniero]

Hi,

Apologies for the huge post - it is actually my first in this helpful forum. For the last 2 days I have been reading up and down trying to absorb as much info as possible. Now I have gone on overload!

I have been a smoker for 13 years, but oddly enough I have always been a 1-2 cigs per day person. On a crazy night out I might smoke 9 o 10. Most of my smoking is done at home, usually by the computer.

I was considering switching to e-cigs if they turn out to be more economical for me + provide nicotine/smoking feeling + are not very fiddly to use.

After so much research I have ended up disoriented. I would like to see if by stating what I want you could give me your advice on...

1) what model to choose & what accesories I should buy
3) (aprox.) how much could I expect to spend per week?
4) can I expect the atomizers to last longer since I don't smoke much?

Here is what I have put together for my buy:

• Sized as a normal cigarette or slightly bigger (pen)
• Loads of vapour
• Automatic
• Home smoking mostly, except for the odd night out (and for the time being I'd probably just use it at home)

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I thought I'd buy, from e-cigs.co.uk

Mini eCig Starter Pack with ORANGE LEDs DSE901 [DSE901] - £25.00
2 x Rechargable Batteries
1 x Atomiser
1 x Battery Charger
1 x Your Choice of Power Cord (UK, US, EURO or CAR)
5 x Assorted Strength Cartridges*
1 x User Manual

If I like it, I'd get blank cartridge+juice+PCE from same supplier, they seem ok

Finally, here are two things I am not clear about:

- Do blank cartridges have to be changed regulary (say, every 5 cigs?)
- Are "(5) assorted strength cartridges" 5 cartridges with their own juice each?

Thanks ever so much in advance for your help!

E.I.

 

[OMB]

IMHO, you will initially spend a lot for PV and accessories. If you truly only smoke 1-2 analogs a day....thats not even $5.00 a week!! I'd just stick with the analogs.

 

[searcher]

Mini eCig Starter Pack with ORANGE LEDs DSE901 [DSE901] - £25.00
2 x Rechargable Batteries
1 x Atomiser
1 x Battery Charger
1 x Your Choice of Power Cord (UK, US, EURO or CAR)
5 x Assorted Strength Cartridges*
1 x User Manual

That will meet the requirements you said you wnted in an e-cig.

If I like it, I'd get blank cartridge+juice+PCE from same supplier, they seem ok
When you order the juice, get a couple of extra atties to have on hand.
Finally, here are two things I am not clear about:

- Do blank cartridges have to be changed regulary (say, every 5 cigs?)
Yes. I can't say how long they will last but I think 5 cigs is a stretch. I would suggest you use a cart mod (either blue foam or ptb mod)
- Are "(5) assorted strength cartridges" 5 cartridges with their own juice each?
Yes, but I don't think 5 carts will last very long so I would suggest that you get at least a 10 ml bottle of e-liquid with your first order. You can refill the 5 prefilled carts.

 

[searcher]

- Do blank cartridges have to be changed regulary (say, every 5 cigs?)

I am not sure of your meaning. The cart probably lasts forever. Just refill and clean/change the filler material.

 

[El_Ingeniero]

Thanks for the prompt replies!

OMB - I know I don't spend a lot in cigs, but I'd like to drop the analogs, mostly for social reasons; do you think that, after the first investment, I will spend roughly the same?

searcher -

- what are atties? batteries?
- cart mod is for easier refilling, isn't it?
- so cartridges have to be refilled but not chucked away until well used, right?

my idea is since I smoke very little, I can stretch the life of all the parts quite long, since they are all wear tear parts, not "use by" ones.

- i'll get the 10ml; I was going to go for 1.1% LOW - if you (or anyone) has tried them... do they taste like something or are they a waste of money?

Thanks,

E.I.

 

[searcher]

- what are atties? batteries?
Atties=atomizer you get one in the kit as well as 2 batteries
- cart mod is for easier refilling, isn't it?
Yes as well as Blue foam plug allows for better wicking to the atomizer. PTB (pyramid tea bag mod) is much better wicking to the atomizer.
- so cartridges have to be refilled but not chucked away until well used, right?
Yes. The 5 that come with your kit will last you a very long time (maybe forever) at the rate you were smoking.
my idea is since I smoke very little, I can stretch the life of all the parts quite long, since they are all wear tear parts, not "use by" ones.

- I'll get the 10ml; I was going to go for 1.1% LOW - if you (or anyone) has tried them... do they taste like something or are they a waste of money?
I am not familiar with that product.