Simple & Strange Things I've Learned on ECF

[daleron]

Greetings Newbies/Noobies, Veterans & all those inbetween
As you all know by now ECF is a HUGE forum & it is very easy to get lost in the crowd as you search for that ellusive answer you really, really need to know but don't want to ask for fear of appearing silly/stupid/new/ etc... etc...
Been there done that
I myself am VERY new as this is my first year to be part of this huge, wonderful, crazy, & most informative forum; I have a very simple set-up of eGo style batteries with multible delivery systems attacted. However; perhaps some of the few things I have all ready learned will be of some benefit to you and hopefully you'll add some thoughts of your own - especially our dearly beloved Veteran's

One more thing before we get started: Invariably all threads of this type eventually become "chit chat" threads & I'm really hoping to avoid that here. Not that there is anything wrong with that but by the time some of us discover the thread it has kind of become a family affair and we are reluctant to get involved...

So... here's what I'm really hoping to see here - one or two subjects per post. Post as often as you need or think of something but keep it simple and try not to wander off into the deep end Let me show you what I'm talking about....

 

[daleron]

Always use a dedicated tank/clearomizer/cartomizer for menthol flavors - it will forever hold that menthol taste...

 

[daleron]

Always use a dedicated tank/clearomizer/cartomizer for coffee flavors - it's gonna ruin your wicks/coils...
Get something you can change the heads in for this

 

[daleron]

Get the largest storage system you can afford & make sure you like it ... you'll be spending a lot of time with it & will invariably outgrow it no matter what!

 

[daleron]

If it tastes burnt it is burnt, trash it. Some of these clearomizer/cartomizers are meant to be disposable!

 

[daleron]

Not all batteries are equal when it comes to the threading ... (meaning not all delivery devices will attach to your particular battery)


Next?

 

[Red_Bird]

I've learned not to use EM in my eliquids....They clog up your coil quickly and can make a diabetics sugar level rise.

A good eliquid mix needs no EM.....EM is used to mask a bad eliquids bad taste (chemical overtones, perfumy, too acidic)

(didn't really learn this from reading here, its something I have experience with)

 

[WorksForMe]

When you find a juice delivery device you like. don’t go out and buy a huge amount of them. They’ll probably become obsolete in a few months, and you’ll be stuck with a bunch of things you don’t use.

J.R.

 

[AngelsBreath]

Stay away from the Provari threads, it will only make you want one when you can't afford it lol.

 

[qorax]

I've learned not to use EM in my eliquids....They clog up your coil quickly and can make a diabetics sugar level rise.

A good eliquid mix needs no EM.....EM is used to mask a bad eliquids bad taste (chemical overtones, perfumy, too acidic)

(didn't really learn this from reading here, its something I have experience with)

Hey, what's EM?
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Sorry if it's a dumb query.

 

[Fishtec]

Don't spend 80 upwards on a rba if your not absoloutly positive that you can be bothered with the set up and with it not being your carry around vape

 

[djtonyb]

There are many shiny, distracting things. It is possible to vape on a budget if you keep your mouse off of the "Add to cart" button...

 

[moijamie]

I have learned that Tobacco Juice is gona taste awfull when you get it out the mail!

I have learned that you cant drip in a eroll or you will have juice all over your battery.

I have learned that you dont save money with vaping !

 

[AngelsBreath]

Hey, what's EM?
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Sorry if it's a dumb query.

Ethyl Maltol, it's a sweetener I think lol

 

[djtonyb]

Hey, what's EM?
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Sorry if it's a dumb query.

Ethyl Maltol, used in DIY. It's a very sweet smelling liquid, used as a base for most cotton-candy flavorings.

 

[eratikmind]

If possible, when initially starting your Vaping journey, attempt to purchase the best PV, which you can afford. This is an area, which will eventually cost one more monies, if you use the frugal approach. Worst case scenario, due to underwhelming performance, one MAY fall back to smoking, as I and many here have witnessed. That said, I was not willing risk it over a small sum of money, as compared to what smoking the analogs cost me.

- Andy

 

[AngelsBreath]

These are funny Dale, wonderful thread!

 

[bris1974]

Get two batteries right off the bat. don't think you can get by with just one. I've found that batteries don't last as long as their rated and you don't want to get stuck waiting for one to charge!

 

[Talyon]

Backups for your backups.

Drink lots of water while Vapeing.

 

[SeaTownLassy]

As well as getting extra batteries right off the bat as a newbie, get a quality battery charger. The ones that sometimes comes with kits just don't seem to do the job well or feel flimsy.