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[tj99959]

What's the difference between Panic & Preparedness? I've yet to see a 'panic post' by OP..

When I started vaping (6 years ago) the FDA was involved in a lawsuit, Customs was seizing shipments, and the end of vaping was looming over our heads. At that time I felt it prudent to at the very least learn how to become "self reliant". That meant learning how to make my own mods & atties, and DIY my own liquids. It also meant "stockpiling" those items needed to do so that might disappear from the market.

The side benefit of that "Preparedness" is that I how have no need of buying anything vape related ... ever!

 

[Bonskibon]

I liked mine so much i bought an authentic for 75$. Almost indistinguishable from the hcigar clones at Vivid Smoke.
The igos are fine in their own right, must be drilled out to at least 1/16,, for a comfortable draw..

Just purchased one. I was looking at the igos, but the airflow concerned me.

 

[bnrkwest]

When I started vaping (6 years ago) the FDA was involved in a lawsuit, Customs was seizing shipments, and the end of vaping was looming over our heads. At that time I felt it prudent to at the very least learn how to become "self reliant". That meant learning how to make my own mods & atties, and DIY my own liquids. It also meant "stockpiling" those items needed to do so that might disappear from the market.

The side benefit of that "Preparedness" is that I how have no need of buying anything vape related ... ever!

Yes I remembered those times too, started vaping in 2009 and the dark cloud was always over our heads. Unfortunately, even tho I knew people were rebuilding because of the dreaded "someday" I was sure vaping wasn't ever going to be in jeopardy after living thru those early attempts to stop it. Well I was wrong and now I have to learn to rebuild and start DIY-ing juice again. I got lazy and was just buying juice ready made. Buying replaceable coils, etc. I got comfortable with what we had available in vape hardware, juice, etc, I do not feel comfortable anymore that we can just go on like nothing happened to vape that we know today. It was like a bucket of cold water on my head LOL

 

[tj99959]

Yes I remembered those times too, started vaping in 2009 and the dark cloud was always over our heads. Unfortunately, even tho I knew people were rebuilding because of the dreaded "someday" I was sure vaping wasn't ever going to be in jeopardy after living thru those early attempts to stop it. Well I was wrong and now I have to learn to rebuild and start DIY-ing juice again. I got lazy and was just buying juice ready made. Buying replaceable coils, etc. I got comfortable with what we had available in vape hardware, juice, etc, I do not feel comfortable anymore that we can just go on like nothing happened to vape that we know today. It was like a bucket of cold water on my head LOL

The key now (and I think many are missing this point) is invest in what will be sustainable ... NOT in what is the cat-sas of the vaping world at the moment.

 

[bnrkwest]

The key now (and I think many are missing this point) is invest in what will be sustainable ... NOT in what is the cat-sas of the vaping world at the moment.

True, I mostly have tried and true mods and RTA's, but a few new and fun things too

 

[tj99959]

True, I mostly have tried and true mods and RTA's, but a few new and fun things too

BUT .... a lot of the "tried & true" is NOT sustainable. If you can't go down to your local ACE hardware and get what you need to keep it working, you may be in trouble.

 

[grandmato5]

The key now (and I think many are missing this point) is invest in what will be sustainable ... NOT in what is the cat-sas of the vaping world at the moment.

I completely agree but hope you don't mind if I add to this to invest in what YOU have found that YOU like that is sustainable. Not in what someone else prefers, as we all have slightly different preferences in what will keep us vaping happy for a long time.

Most of us still have some time if we don't already know what our preferences are of the sustainable vaping products to try a few things suggested to find out for ourselves what we prefer before purchasing multiple quantities.

 

[grandmato5]

BUT .... a lot of the "tried & true" is NOT sustainable. If you can't go down to your local ACE hardware and get what you need to keep it working, you may be in trouble.

I do agree, although I do think today (unlike 6 years ago) there are some vaping products made in such a way that one can stash enough spare parts that you won't be able to get at the local hardware, to sustain one for a very long time.

 

[bnrkwest]

BUT .... a lot of the "tried & true" is NOT sustainable. If you can't go down to your local ACE hardware and get what you need to keep it working, you may be in trouble.

Well that is true! Time will tell. I am relying long term on Provari and Reo and mech mod Nemesis. I have bought replacement everything I can find for Reo and RTA's. I have a variety but think most likely for how I vape I will like the Kayfuns, have several of those plus repair kits for them and RDA's for the Reo. I have some things I bought just for fun too, so if they stop working oh well, I bought them just to try.

 

[bnrkwest]

I do agree, although I do think today (unlike 6 years ago) there are some vaping products made in such a way that one can stash enough spare parts that you won't be able to get at the local hardware, to sustain one for a very long time.

That is what I am working on now, replacement parts for everything I can find for the long haul.

 

[bnrkwest]

The Provari I can't fix myself but I have a 2012 mini still working fine so I know they last, stocked up on several. Reo is about unbreakable for the box so just got all the repair kits for it. Not much can go wrong with the Nemesis and at $10 I bought 3

 

[Vandal]

Say we can no longer buy mods of any kind (on the open market anyway). Do you think mod repair would become a thing? Could devices like the Pico be repaired by people qualified to do mod repairs?

 

[bnrkwest]

Say we can no longer buy mods of any kind (on the open market anyway). Do you think mod repair would become a thing? Could devices like the Pico be repaired by people qualified to do mod repairs?

Maybe the ones that stocked up on chips I can solder but have never built a mod but there are plans out there and you can still buy chips now. I have stocked up on Kicks and short stops for mech's, hope they last LOL Also bought quite a few hot springs for the Reo. Oh anyone looking for a Reo there is a nice LP grand for sale in classies, good price too at $145.

 

[bnrkwest]

Here you go if you are into personal modding in the future EVOLV - Home
Also the DNA 200 is there too

 

[tj99959]

Say we can no longer buy mods of any kind (on the open market anyway). Do you think mod repair would become a thing? Could devices like the Pico be repaired by people qualified to do mod repairs?

There is always a way, and there will always be a way.
Here is just one.
http://www.howder.com/dena_howto.pdf
The only vape related product used is the 510 connector. So use a coax cable connector or a speaker jack instead.

It cost me all of $2.20 to make this. That little guy is 5 years old & still works fine.

They can't shut down the world just to stop vaping.

 

[Wow1420]

Do you know what the pitch & OD is for needed post screws? If not an industrial outlet is not going to measure it for you..

I bought replacement wire capture screws, airflow adjust and fill screws for my Kayfuns and some RTAs from Mr. Metric over a year ago. I had no trouble finding specs that some kind person posted here in the RTA/RDA sections. The replacements fit and work better than the originals did.

I bet the screw specs for most of the popular tanks are already posted somewhere if you went looking.

 

[Vandal]

It might be fun to build my own. I know nothing about electronics, but I did figure out how to rewire an old Dodge van I had. Lol, not saying it was safe, but it worked. It couldn't hurt to look into it. But what I was wondering, if we have to make what we get now last indefinitely, do you think there will be folks out there who will be able to repair them? For example, while I would really like to pick up some Picos, I'm having a hard time justifying such a purchase when I know they have a limited lifetime. It would be an easier decision if I thought they could be repaired down the line.

 

[bnrkwest]

There is always a way, and there will always be a way.
Here is just one.
http://www.howder.com/dena_howto.pdf
The only vape related product used is the 510 connector. So use a coax cable connector or a speaker jack instead.

They can't shut down the world just to stop vaping.

Cool! I also remember years back everyone was making these Altoid box mod - thanks j0ker for the idea!
Modding was very big back when, when we didn't have much to vape with in the ole' days I remember drippers were those little atties we got in a 3 part cig alike, people would just drip on them, pull out the stuffing in the cartridge and vape All you really need is heat source, something to drip your juice on and something to inhale off of. I have even stocked up on passthru's, handy to just plug in and vape.

 

[bnrkwest]

It might be fun to build my own. I know nothing about electronics, but I did figure out how to rewire an old Dodge van I had. Lol, not saying it was safe, but it worked. It couldn't hurt to look into it. But what I was wondering, if we have to make what we get now last indefinitely, do you think there will be folks out there who will be able to repair them? For example, while I would really like to pick up some Picos, I'm having a hard time justifying such a purchase when I know they have a limited lifetime. It would be an easier decision if I thought they could be repaired down the line.

Since we don't know how long a Pico will last, I bought mine just for the novelty, if they last 2 years great, if not, oh well But they are so cheap right now for $22, hard not to get a few just for fun

 

[bnrkwest]

I am glad I started vaping in the old days, nothing really good was around but we made do with pretty sorry products. All the high tech stuff came later but at least I know it can be done with minimal equipment.