Questions from a Ecig Noob

[RiskyShift]

I've had my 901 now for about 3 days. Before I started vaping I was smoking almost 2 packs a day of marlboro red cigarettes. Yesterday I smoked only 5 (4 in the morning and 1 before bed). So I'm really excited about it so far.

I am having some problems though...

1. I only get 5 or so puffs off each cart before needing to "top off". Is this normal?

2. I find it very hard to get a throat hit. Sometimes I get them on the first 1 or 2 puffs after topping off, but it seems the only way to guarantee one is to top off and put a drop directly on the atomizer (which people say is bad for it).

I am using E-smokey Treats 14mg Vanilla. I like the flavor, but would I get a better throat hit from something else?

3. I just put a battery in the charger and the charger is blinking the green light constantly. The first few charges it would turn red and stay that way until it was charged then turn green. Is the battery or charger broken?

 

[Caesarea]

Check the cable is plugged into the charger properly.
Might be that.

 

[Caesarea]

"Bump", cos I can't answer RiskyShift's 901 questions!

 

[Caesarea]

Hey Risky,
Put the 901 in your subject line - may attract the 901 users.

 

[wv2win]

I've had my 901 now for about 3 days. Before I started vaping I was smoking almost 2 packs a day of marlboro red cigarettes. Yesterday I smoked only 5 (4 in the morning and 1 before bed). So I'm really excited about it so far.

I am having some problems though...

1. I only get 5 or so puffs off each cart before needing to "top off". Is this normal?

2. I find it very hard to get a throat hit. Sometimes I get them on the first 1 or 2 puffs after topping off, but it seems the only way to guarantee one is to top off and put a drop directly on the atomizer (which people say is bad for it).

I am using E-smokey Treats 14mg Vanilla. I like the flavor, but would I get a better throat hit from something else?

3. I just put a battery in the charger and the charger is blinking the green light constantly. The first few charges it would turn red and stay that way until it was charged then turn green. Is the battery or charger broken?

Topping off after 5-10 drags is normal. You may not be putting enough in your cart when you top off, however. You want your carts moist throughout.

I would kick your nic strength up to 24mg. That should help some. But the ONLY way to get a consistent throat hit is to have a battery that puts out 1000mAh. Your 901 puts out about 250mAh. Before I figured that out, one thing that will help some, is when you start to inhale, hold your finger over the atomizer hole for a second or two, then let up and continue to inhale. This heats up the atomizer more. And no matter what anyone says, it won't burn out your atomzier.

But to get consistent throat hit, you have to increase the power. There's only a few ways to do that.

1. Buy a screwdriver like I and many others did on this forum. Plus you get 8 hours of battery like between charges.
2. Get a USB pass-through and connect it to a power pack that has 1000+mAh or a wall outlet USB charger.
3. Make a mod like the guys in the mod forum.

Links that will help:

http://www.cavecom.com/screwdriver/

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8994056&st=portable+power+pack&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1218007084076

http://www.amazon.com/Coby-CA81-Power-Adapter-Charger/dp/B001PRKK6G/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1239637126&sr=8-7

 

[RiskyShift]

Thanks for the advice... I think you are right and I need a stronger nic level. Seems like there's not enough in the 14mg to satisfy my cravings.

I will do some research on the things you listed and buy one of them.