Random DIY mixing and More

[Myk]

I have an IGO-F but I don't want a dripper. I want more of a tank thing.

I hate dripping but for tasting a new recipe less than .2ml is plenty to see where it's going and tweak it before going to a tank. It's a hassle to pull off the top of the gennie to soak the wick but required with the gennie I've settled on for tasting.
I'm looking at the rope coils that came with the Zeus and thinking these could work in a dripper without a wick to taste on and burn clean before switching flavors.

But I don't know if I can get my IGO-L and W's open any more.

 

[FranC]

That and the hadalay are the best flavor RDA's I know of.

Looked at both. Think I like the Hadalay better......maybe

 

[Letitia]

I hate dripping but for tasting a new recipe less than .2ml is plenty to see where it's going and tweak it before going to a tank. It's a hassle to pull off the top of the gennie to soak the wick but required with the gennie I've settled on for tasting.
I'm looking at the rope coils that came with the Zeus and thinking these could work in a dripper without a wick to taste on and burn clean before switching flavors.

But I don't know if I can get my IGO-L and W's open any more.

I use multi wire coil wick free in the Gorge for some testers. It works well to get a general sense of the juice but not too effective if you are looking for the individual notes. Aliens are the ideal coil and but a clapton would suffice. If I want all the notes I just wick the coil, no tails.

 

[PJReid]

I put 1% FA Arctic Winter in my Winter Cucumber. What a mistake that was. Completely took over the mix and I had to dump it. I did learn one thing though. It's a much smoother menthol than TFA. I will use it again if I want a menthol touch but by the drops next time.

It is just menthol. I don't understand how it could be smoother than TFA, but our taste buds are our taste buds. I buy menthol crystals now and dissolve as a 20% solution in PG. Works like a charm. The nice thing about making your own solution is that you can tailor it to suit your tastes - go down to a 10% solution, or raise it to a 30% solution for an icy blast!!!!

 

[Myk]

It is just menthol. I don't understand how it could be smoother than TFA, but our taste buds are our taste buds. I buy menthol crystals now and dissolve as a 20% solution in PG. Works like a charm. The nice thing about making your own solution is that you can tailor it to suit your tastes - go down to a 10% solution, or raise it to a 30% solution for an icy blast!!!!

Will crystals dilute in VG?

 

[hittman]

So please tell me more about this cause I'm NOT a dripper but I really need an easier way to test flavors. Also a link to it please.

This is the one I bought from someone else's link.

$10.23 Entheon Styled BF RDA Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - 316 stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'm using the drip tip adapter and running my own tip on it. The flavor is as good as any of my rta's. I'll probably get a second one the next time I order from them.

@DaveP, the 306 is an old atomizer. I used those probably 7-8 years ago. I have a couple of the igo L rda's also in storage. I didn't like them that much.

 

[Letitia]

Will crystals dilute in VG?

Maybe do a 5% dilution in PEG400 or distilled water and then dilute that to taste in vg?

 

[Myk]

The plum's flavor is much better in the Zeus. And with the rainbow color it even looks like plum in the tank.
I can tell there's Amber in it but it's not overpowering the plums. Playing with airflow and drip tips really changes the flavor around, I haven't got to temperature changes yet.
Amazing how 1% amber vs 2% and 3% of plums stands out but 2% amber is still blending in with 4% pom and 1% Catalan Cream.

I use multi wire coil wick free in the Gorge for some testers. It works well to get a general sense of the juice but not too effective if you are looking for the individual notes. Aliens are the ideal coil and but a clapton would suffice. If I want all the notes I just wick the coil, no tails.

I'll have to see if I can break open an IGO. My W was always a pain. I have stainless claptons, aliens, fused and can make kanthal.
I considered making a horizontal mesh wick for something.

 

[Letitia]

This is the one I bought from someone else's link.

$10.23 Entheon Styled BF RDA Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - 316 stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'm using the drip tip adapter and running my own tip on it. The flavor is as good as any of my rta's. I'll probably get a second one the next time I order from them.

@DaveP, the 306 is an old atomizer. I used those probably 7-8 years ago. I have a couple of the igo L rda's also in storage. I didn't like them that much.

Broke down and ordered the Intake today. I'm so weak...

 

[dc99]

Looked at both. Think I like the Hadalay better......maybe

They are honestly really close. The Entheon doesnt leak as much. I over drip the hadlay every time

 

[dc99]

The plum's flavor is much better in the Zeus. And with the rainbow color it even looks like plum in the tank.
I can tell there's Amber in it but it's not overpowering the plums. Playing with airflow and drip tips really changes the flavor around, I haven't got to temperature changes yet.
Amazing how 1% amber vs 2% and 3% of plums stands out but 2% amber is still blending in with 4% pom and 1% Catalan Cream.



I'll have to see if I can break open an IGO. My W was always a pain. I have stainless claptons, aliens, fused and can make kanthal.
I considered making a horizontal mesh wick for something.

You should have mentioned you were going to get the zeus. I could have hooked you up. I had two zeus and two themis

 

[PJReid]

Will crystals dilute in VG?

I don't know but imagine they would. You can also use grain alcohol, vodka, or distilled water.

 

[Myk]

Broke down and ordered the Intake today. I'm so weak...

I have 4 modern flavorful tanks, 3 top flow air with new mods. If I was sure my Cylon was going to survive long I'd consider another tank but I think it's going to ride with the TFV4 to its grave and the tank will go into retirement. Unless I start seeing 22mm top flow or FDA threats start I'm probably set for a while.

You should have mentioned you were going to get the zeus. I could have hooked you up. I had two zeus and two themis

I have ... somewhere I also recently got 2 Themis mesh.
I was color matching on the Zeus. The Proton I won wasn't liking TC with duals in the Scion II or Themis mesh. It seems to be doing better with the Zeus dual and a single coil after some initial spitting issues.

 

[DavidOck]

Unless I start seeing 22mm top flow or FDA threats start I'm probably set for a while.

Well, there's this:

Trump threatened to increase the scope to $450 billion if China started taxing in retaliation and with a trade war now in place, a second wave of products lined up to get a 25 per cent tax hike includes e-cigarettes and vaping products, amongst other electronic devices.

from here:
Vaping Faces Big Tax Hit In Trump Trade War

 

[dc99]

I never tried the mesh. I have the regular coil one. The themis and zeus are good tanks

 

[Myk]

Well, there's this:

Trump threatened to increase the scope to $450 billion if China started taxing in retaliation and with a trade war now in place, a second wave of products lined up to get a 25 per cent tax hike includes e-cigarettes and vaping products, amongst other electronic devices.

from here:
Vaping Faces Big Tax Hit In Trump Trade War

I half expected a call to pay $5 to get my tank out of customs. That along with a 20% off 4th sale is why I got the second Legend earlier than planned.

I never tried the mesh. I have the regular coil one. The themis and zeus are good tanks

This recent flavor chasing is why I got the Themis, hoping with no real coil making it would be fast to rebuild for different flavors. It is easy, but man it's a gob of cotton. That got me liking top flow no leaking.
The Scion II, Themis and Zeus are all good for flavor. I'm glad I won the Proton that got me looking at new stuff.

 

[FranC]

They are honestly really close. The Entheon doesnt leak as much. I over drip the hadlay every time

I guess since I'm not a dripper I should go with the other one.

 

[FranC]

Well,I went ahead and ordered it hopefully beating the escalating trade war.

 

[PJReid]

Well, there's this:

Trump threatened to increase the scope to $450 billion if China started taxing in retaliation and with a trade war now in place, a second wave of products lined up to get a 25 per cent tax hike includes e-cigarettes and vaping products, amongst other electronic devices.

from here:
Vaping Faces Big Tax Hit In Trump Trade War

From what I read about this the other day, it will affect vendors first - the article didn't even mention people like us who order directly from China. It is unclear when this will go into effect. If it happens immediately and we have to pay a 25% tariff on a vaping product from FT, GB, etc., it will be better to buy domestically until all older stock is sold off. This is definitely something to watch.

PS - I will keep my political views off this lovely thread.

 

[FranC]

So I have an old favorite chocolate cheesecake I named Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake. I did indeed used to mix it to be bitter but no more. These days I mix it to be very mildly sweet. I'm thinking to make it with the addition of HA Italian Cream. I don't mind the long haul steeping.If I know it won't be as good as it can be for 8-9 weeks than so be it.