Questions about NJOY Pro

[rdamiani]

I've been looking through some of the threads and have some questions about the njoy Pro system I just got. They are:

- I've seen some references to using e-liquid to refill cartridges myself. Is there a particular one I should use, or is it personal preference? I'd like something that tastes close to the brand I smoke - Newport.

- I am having trouble with the glycol carrier. The vapor tastes like I'm smoking a cig dipped in anti-freeze (sweet chemical taste), which is making it hard to transition. Do any of the other liquids use a different carrier? I don't really care if there is much visible smoke.

- The njoy draws too easy. I'm used to pulling more, so I'm having a little trouble getting comfortable with using it. Can I plug some of the holes a bit, or will that damage the atomizer?

- I'm using the 'high' cartreges, as the NJOY FAQ seemed to indicate that would give me the same nicotene dose that I'm getting from my usual brand. Yet it seems I'm getting too much nicotene - the first day I used it, I got dizzy and had a bit of a headache. It seems to have calmed down some, but I still seem to be getting a whole ciggaret's worth in a couple of puffs. I can feel the 'bite' of the nicotene in my mouth and throat a lot more with the NJOY than with the regular smokes I use.

 

[judasburrito]

Hello and welcome to the forum! The NPRO was my first e-cigarette, and I've been pretty happy with it (other than the cartridge price...)

Refilling with juice is almost universally personal preference. Newports are menthols, aren't they? If you're adventurous, you can search the forums for 'menthol crystals' to find some tips on making any juice into super-menthol.

The only substitute for propylene glycol I've heard of is glycerine, which is by some accounts even sweeter. Some flavors of juice tend to cut the sweetness (For this purpose, I point to Orient from Litecigusa). Also, I found the NJOY tobacco-flavored carts to have a really nasty chemical taste to them, which isn't as prominent with other brands of juice in my experience.

Some say you can plug one (I wouldn't try both) of the atomizer holes with a piece of cellophane tape--there's a how-to video by a guy named rustylug. Supposedly provides more vapor; I don't know about draw. It does vary from e-cig to e-cig though.

RE: Nicotine levels. Watch out, it's pretty easy to OD. The headache means take it easy for a while. Given how fast you're having symptoms I'd drop to low immediately. Check this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3598-nicotine-safety.html

Hope this helps answer your questions, and good luck.
-Matt