Some common information for the new guys and gals.

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krazie_Kid

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Ok guy's this is Krazie Kid again, here with some commonly asked questions and basic questions.

1) What is the difference between an auto battery and a manual battery?

1A) The difference is that a manual has a sealed battery, which if juice from a refilled carto leaks into it, it will not short or "kill" your battery. A auto battery you can use just like a regular cigarette and inhale, where as a manual, you have to press a button.

2) What is the difference between a shorty, regular, and Extra Long battery?

2A) Well, there is two differences between all the model's V4L makes, first is the most obvious, which is size. The Shorties are about a regular cigarette size with carto and all (not including drip tip), the regular is about the size of a 100's with the carto, and the XL is the longest battery they make.

2B) Now, with different sizes you might ask, "Well is there a difference in battery life?" Yes, there is a difference, Shorties last about 2-3 hours, Regulars last 3-5 hours about, and XL's last 8+ Hours, AS from V4L gave me the times.

3) What is the best way to refill carto's? Well, there is many different ways to refill carto's, and here is a list of methods right here


And here is what is called the condom refill method.


4) How do I figure out my nic level?

4A) Well, to figure out your nic level, there is my method which is somewhat off but it works for the most part, are you a light's smoker? If you are then I usually say 8-18 (I thought V4L made a 14 or something, but I guess I was wrong) or do you smoke full flavor cigarettes? If you smoke full flavor, I would say 18 or 24, now it also goes by how many packs a day you do smoke, 1 pack a day you can get away with 18mg, 2 or more (Which was me) I am using 36, but 24 also can cut it as well.

5) I am a Menthol/Tobacco lover, what flavor's should I try?

5A) Well, you my friend are in luck, there is a Menthol/Tobacco sampler's pack, last I remembered there was 2 for each, pick that up, and try all the flavor's!

6) Well, I used to smoke Menthol and/or Tobacco and I want to try something different, what should I try?

6A) This is the great thing about V4L, they have EVERY kind of food/drink option for juice. What sounds good to you? Cherry? Beer? Maybe even chocolate? Yeah it is all there my friend, just think of your favorite food/drink and test it. You may even get lucky by finding it on the swap thread!!

7) Ok, I have my battery(ies) picked out, my juice in the nic level's I would like to try, and the flavor's, but I am worried it might not be as good as smoking for me.

7A) That the risk we all do when we get a new juice we never tried, but if you do not like it, look for someone asking for that flavor on the thread, create a new thread and post you will give it away (If you are feeling generous) Or go to the swap thread to give it for something else!

8) I am still craving cigarette's is that normal?

8A) Yes, it is. There are other chemical's in a cigarette that you get addicted to besides nicotine, but you can try to raise your nic level and see how that works as well.

9) I think my nic level is to high/low, how much should I go up/down?

9A) Well, if you are getting dizzy, or not feeling good, it is too high, if you are still having a nic craving after vaping it is too low. I would say if you have the money, when you order again, order to level's lower/higher and for one full day use one level, if you still feel the same, use the next level the next day, that usually does work.

10) It is my first week or so not smoking, and I am coughing a lot and/or have a sore throat, I think I am getting sick.

10A) Actually, it is not the fact you are sick, it is your lungs clearing all the tar and stuff out of them, you will be coughing until it is all clear, there is no set time for it to stop, if the coughing does persist after three weeks to a month, go see a doctor then, but you should be fine.

11) My personal favorite question of all time: What should I keep on me during the day?

11A) This was my first question, and it is my favorite because this is where you can come up with nifty ideas for your vaping supplies. I usually keep a bottle of Turtle, and a bottle of Smilin on me, 4 filled carto's of smilin, and 1 of Turtle. (Turtle lasts me about 3 to 4 days, and I use that more then smilin) I use a cloth bag, that you get from Disney Land when you buy a tee shirt. But I say keep a bottle of juice if you are always working so you can fill at work, an extra battery or two, and extra carto's so you do not run out.

12) I keep running out of supplies fast, is it ok to keep extra stock of juice/carto's around without them going bad?

12A) I know the economy is rough, but if you are a juicer, this will save you the most money. I usually wait until I have 1 bottle of each flavor left in stock, and I order 2 more, or if I have extra money, I will order 3 bottles each. You can keep juice around if it is in a dark place, it will not go bad.

Well, that is all I can think of, again if Snow or Morandir would be kind enough to get the exact mAh and/or how long each battery lasts (Approximately how long) That would be great.

If anyone has anything to add to this, please feel free to post in the comments or pm me!
 
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OrangeBlood

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Great post!

I've found that my Nic level doesn't match your formula, but maybe I'm the exception. I was a pack plus a day of full flavor American Spirits, and I guess I have the "luxury" right now, of not having to limit my vaping, but I find that at 7-8 MG which i had to cut down with NOW VG, is almost perfect for me.

Do I vape almost non-stop, I do. Can I put it down if I'm doing something, I can. Do I think I could vape 24 MG, not for more than a drag or two without getting dizzy.

To put it in perspective, there was a time I was dipping a can a day and smoking a pack and half, sometimes at the same time. Addict much? :)

Everyone is likely to have a different Nic "right level", but as this goes more mainstream, look for a similar patter to what you find in the your former/current smokes, which would be an ultralight, a light, a medium, and a full flavor. The technology is going to improve, but I strongly encourage those that will come along to avoid what Reynolds and Phillip Morris have invested in, which is a chemical reaction, and based on my knowledge of chemistry, which is enough to be dangerous, this is going to yield a delivery system that is likely more addicting that cigarettes, and far more than vaping.

I look forward to the day that I can go down to the corner store and ask for a pack of cartomizers in 8 MG strength and one in 4 mil strength of my favorite flavor. That's still a good ways off, but I'm so grateful for vaping, the cost reduction, the health improvements, the flavor options, the elimination of nasty smell, the likely improvement of dental hygiene, and I could go on and on, but it's ALL good. Even if it turns out that it's not the panacea that my chemistry/scientific mind tells me it is, I'm 1000% confident that it's AT LEAST 75% safer than analogues. (NO SCIENTIFIC DATA TO SUPPORT THIS OPINION, but it doesn't take a rocket surgeon to realize if it's not on fire, you are doing yourself a HUGE favor, but vaping instead of smoking.


By the way, ECF forum mods, you guys really should correct your spell check to accept common terms as properly spelled like "vaping" and "cartomizer" and well...you get my point.
 

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@MMC I figured I could put together a tidbit of information, and with some help from you guy's I can add more to it, if you all think there is something to add. It is something I enjoy doing, so I figured I would help the new guys and gals enjoy it.

@Orange There is hopefully going to be V4L places all over the US, but that is a way's off. And about the Nic level thing I put, it is just for the majority of people, not everyone is the same like you said, everyone is different. Hell I do not even fit in my formula, I used to smoke a pipe, without a filter,and I am at 36mg.

About the spelling thing, that is Firefox, not the site. Welcome to V4L!
 
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