Still Noobie

[lori333]

Hello ECF,
I've been vaping and off of cancer stix since August 2012. Started with a fifty-one, switched to Blu, then to 2 EGO 650's. When one broke I ordered a few of the EGO C twists which were knock-offs and I had problems with them. I now have 3 Ego 1100MAH pass-through, which again are knock-offs but work good for what they are.
I am not a technically inclined person whatsoever. It is a major ordeal for me to clean a T2, T3, Mini Vivi, Stardust etc. I've watched videos on how to do it and I go from there. Lately, due to stress and financial issues, I have been feeling like I don't get a decent hit and I have started using two EGO's at the same time with T-3's. Does anyone else do this besides some people in their videos at the end?
I would like to start saving up for a better system and learn how to get over my inability to tinker. I figured this forum has so much information that I need to learn. Also, any advice and recommendations for a low budget yet decent change will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!

 

[frosting]

Vivi's are honestly idiot proof in the cleaning department. It really is so super simple. You empty the old juice, or if when you've vaped it all, just unscrew the pieces. Rinse them, or pat them down with napkins if you prefer. Perhaps dry burn sometimes(once a week or once every other week depending how heavily you vape). Dry burning, is just firing the battery with only the bottom atomizer componet. You do a count to 3( then stop powering battery, repeat) and let the crud burn off the atomizer. Stop, and break if the atomizer turns red. Stop completly(it's done) if there is no more vapor while dry burning/ becoming red and no vapor while dry burning. The atomizer itself just screws off when you want to switch atomizer.

Between carto tanks vs Vivi, I found Vivi's much more simple.

The best way to get over your inability to tinker, is to tinker. To do it. To search what you are confused about or just ask questions here on ECF.

Welcome aboard!

& no I've never used two eGos at once. I think you may need some genuine gear when you can afford it. 4.2 volts should feel quite nice.


Something like a gripper may be up your alley. What exactly is your budget for the better system? That will help people give you tips.

 

[klynnn]

I agree the vivi couldn't be much easier to use. It is to me one of the most cost efficient items I have bought. I am still using the ones I bought almost 5 mos ago and have even learned to rebuild the heads. It was a lot easier than I ever thought.

 

[dgm76513]

Hi! Welcome to ECF! You like to tinker? So do I! Try a mechanical mod and dripping

 

[lori333]

Thank you for replying, Frosting. I will be looking to spend under 70.00, hopefully. I am going to try reassembling my mini vivis, I've been letting them dry for a week. Is a gripper a boxy looking thing? The reason I ask is because I keep my 650 in my pocket at work so that when I go to the bathroom, I can vape. Lately, I've been going to m car at lunch, because the smokers place outside, well it stinks so bad!

 

[lori333]

I wonder, would the ohms printed on the heads matter if I am using a non- variable voltage EGO? I'm worried if I use the extras that came with it, it will fry my EGO, they say 2.8 on them.

 

[lori333]

I do not like to tinker. I wish I did, and vow to try.

 

[frosting]

For what it's worthy lori, I really don't consider myself mechanically inclined either. I went to a technical H.S. and while I enjoyed some trades, I failed rather miserably in general when it came down to correct technique.

When it comes to Ohms and a non variable volt ego, an ego that you expect to have only one setting should be 3.7 volts.

The only Ohms that may damper battery life(but still works) would be "LR" low resistance. 1.5 Ohms and below is an issue. Some people do it anyways because it produces a warmer vapor. 2.0, 2.4, 2.8 Ohms are perfectly safe on 3.7 volts/ego power.

Higher volts of vaping, need higher Ohms to compensate. Such as if you vape at 5 volts, you would be best with no less an a 3.0 Ohm carto, clero, tank, etc

To my knowledge a cartomizer or any other delivery method at the wrong Ohm shouldn't burn out your device, so much as your device may burn out the atomizer in the cartomizer or other delivery device. The risk is only as stated above, LR Ohm may shorten overall battery life. Example: The battery lasts 9 months with 2.0 Ohm cartomizers, but may only last 6 or 7 months using LR 1.5 Ohm cartomizers.

Hopefully that puts things in better perspective.

The gripper is a bit of a boxy looking device. It uses a high powered battery, runs around 40-50$ on sites. It may not be as durable as one would hope. Box mod sort of vaping gear with good care should last a good amount of time as long as circuitry(which would be beyond your control) does not fail. There's many options for you to pick at the 70$ range. My box mod trucked through for a year. I consider myself lucky.

Issues with the 70$ range could be, you may want a device where you use batteries like 14500 or 18650. It will cost a little more for some batteries but they last longer. You may end up with only 45-50$ to spend on the device after paying for it's batteries and chargers.

Bolts, box mods, as mentioned the gripper is very cheap on mad vapes right now. Read the reviews. There may be a reason. It may be getting phased out, or it may just be a cheap device that easily breaks. I have not owned one to tell you from personal experience.

Gripper

Anodized Bolt - Red

The Vented Telescope Adjustable Tube Mod, Gun Metal

Variable Volt Gripper

The last is the variable volt gripper, the rest are 3.7volt devices you may like. Shop around! These are some ideas in your price range for you to play with and get a better feel of some of your options.

 

[lori333]

Thanks again Frosting. The information you gave me is very helpful, and the links too! I will shop around and keep reading on ECF.