Tootle Puffers, Redux (The Sequel)

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Thanks!

I'm not really "stuck" on going tc. I just dont know how to get a really warm vapor without doing so.

I was looking at the istick 60w TC mod or the evic VTC

Is there a reason you suggested the 40w?
@Shameless one thing I have learned helping others start and even in my own vaping is that regardless of what you want it to do...unless the size and shape grabs you then it becomes something that sits in a shelf.

Why not flip through a large vendors site and just see what grabs your attention styling wise. That sound too basic I know but that's what I have found. No point buying the latest and greatest if you don't like how it sits in your hand or where the fire button is or even how light or heavy it is. If you have a bricks and mortar store close, go in and hold them

Then once you have this sorted start to look at the various option and how they fit in your life. Battery life, various types of vaping Vv/VW TC
 

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Cool!!

What do you use?

I use strictly rebuildables anymore, I'm a cheapskate and picky. :D But I used to use cartos and cartotanks a *lot*, and liked them a great deal for all the reasons I mentioned in the previous post. The cartotanks are not very expensive, hold a good bit usually, anywhere from 3 to 6ml, and are a really good way to get started, especially with the benefits of a TC mod -- no dry hits, and adjusting the warmth to suit you.

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Thanks!

I'm not really "stuck" on going tc. I just dont know how to get a really warm vapor without doing so.

I was looking at the iStick 60w TC mod or the evic VTC

Is there a reason you suggested the 40w?

The 40w can be had for $25- $30, battery is built in, just use USB connection to charge. The 60w is not much more, but requires an additional purchase of a battery and a battery charger. Using replaceable batteries also requires some reading up on, important safety issues to know before using them.
 

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Acutally, I found kartos very easy to use, and to fill/prime. And I used them for .... let's see.....

2011
2012
2013
and most of 2014. ;)

They're doable, and then some. Are there other choices? Yes, there certainly are. Krisma gave great advice on that.

What I found when I first discovered any type of clearo was that they were way too airy in contrast. I got used to the air flow eventually, and started to prefer it.

Milelage, varies? ;)
 

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The 40w can be had for $25- $30, battery is built in, just use USB connection to charge. The 60w is not much more, but requires an additional purchase of a battery and a battery charger. Using replaceable batteries also requires some reading up on, important safety issues to know before using them.
Thanks!
The rechargable batteries was something that appealed to me.

My MigCig battery goes dead every 3 hours ish (which is so frustrating and another of the reasons I want to buy a mod)
I loved the idea of just buying some batteries and carrying them along as opposed to buying multiple mods. I had to buy 4 migcig batteries at $22 a pop - it became more expensive then I liked.

Plus the 18650 batteries could be used in most mods I would purchase in the future, unlike the migcig

But thanks for your reasons!
 

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Acutally, I found kartos very easy to use, and to fill/prime. And I used them for .... let's see.....

2011
2012
2013
and most of 2014. ;)

They're doable, and then some. Are there other choices? Yes, there certainly are. Krisma gave great advice on that.

What I found when I first discovered any type of clearo was that they were way too airy in contrast. I got used to the air flow eventually, and started to prefer it.

Milelage, varies? ;)
This may be a stupid question - but can they be used with the evic vtc mini on temperature mode? I guess I'm still confused about the nickel/titanium/ss coil thing when it comes to kartos.
 

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@Shameless one thing I have learned helping others start and even in my own vaping is that regardless of what you want it to do...unless the size and shape grabs you then it becomes something that sits in a shelf.

Why not flip through a large vendors site and just see what grabs your attention styling wise. That sound too basic I know but that's what I have found. No point buying the latest and greatest if you don't like how it sits in your hand or where the fire button is or even how light or heavy it is. If you have a bricks and mortar store close, go in and hold them

Then once you have this sorted start to look at the various option and how they fit in your life. Battery life, various types of vaping Vv/VW TC
Thats why I was looking at the iStick 60w TC mod or the evic VTC. They are tiny - and I think that will matter to me.

I wanted a cylinder shaped mod - but I didnt see any that appealed to me with TC. And the most important thing to me in this change is having warm vapor too.

Warm vapor
tight draw
small size
small drip tip size (I am buying some with a narrow bore that are small and I think I would like the feel of)
battery to last at least 8 hours (my migcig lasts about 3)
stop getting burnt tastes
something pretty or that I can make pretty
 

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Acutally, I found kartos very easy to use, and to fill/prime. And I used them for .... let's see.....

2011
2012
2013
and most of 2014. ;)

They're doable, and then some. Are there other choices? Yes, there certainly are. Krisma gave great advice on that.

What I found when I first discovered any type of clearo was that they were way too airy in contrast. I got used to the air flow eventually, and started to prefer it.

Milelage, varies? ;)
This is what I use now on the migcig:
Vapor Cigarette Clear Fusion Max-Tank | Mig Cigs

Is that a karto?
 

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Thats why I was looking at the iStick 60w TC mod or the evic VTC. They are tiny - and I think that will matter to me.

I wanted a cylinder shaped mod - but I didnt see any that appealed to me with TC. And the most important thing to me in this change is having warm vapor too.

Warm vapor
tight draw
small size
small drip tip size (I am buying some with a narrow bore that are small and I think I would like the feel of)
battery to last at least 8 hours (my migcig lasts about 3)
stop getting burnt tastes
something pretty or that I can make pretty

Ok then let's split your list into top device and battery device

Top device is what is going to control the heat, draw, size and drip tip
Battery device. 8 hours of solid vaping will need either 2200mah or more which is one inbuilt battery or a couple of changes of a replaceable 18650 battery. (Dependant on the resistance of the top device)

Stop getting burnt taste. That is all about wicking your chosen eliquid. What ever you choose as your top device you may have to tinker with either the device or your eliquid to get optimum wicking.

Something pretty I can bling anything

 

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You know, considering this is a tootle puffing thread we don't talk about the egrip as an option. I got one a while back and switched the coils inside to the aspire BVC coils and it's a lovely very stealthy device. But it has a lot of options to rebuild either the clr coils or the RBA deck.

Are people not a fan?
Mine's been gathering dust for a while. I got too frustrated with the rba section. But yesterday I got it out, and managed to get a coil in that thing. Only took me half an hour :D This coil's nevah comin' out!
Once built, its a great little thing to take out and about.
 

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Ok then let's split your list into top device and battery device

Top device is what is going to control the heat, draw, size and drip tip
Battery device. 8 hours of solid vaping will need either 2200mah or more which is one inbuilt battery or a couple of changes of a replaceable 18650 battery. (Dependant on the resistance of the top device)

Stop getting burnt taste. That is all about wicking your chosen eliquid. What ever you choose as your top device you may have to tinker with either the device or your eliquid to get optimum wicking.

Something pretty I can bling anything

Pretty!!
Purple is my fav color!

The burnt taste I've found out is because the migcig has the coils on top - so the wick (even when it's wet) dries out as I draw on it - and at the end of the draw it gets a burnt taste. So that means I would want a coil on the bottom.
 

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At what watt setting? Try taking it up say 1/2 watt at a time. More heat will warm up the vapor. If it starts to do bad thns to the flavor, back it down a step.



And others as well, I've heard. :thumbs:
I've tried from 3-15w
3 doesnt give enoguh vapor
10 is about where the amount of vapor is comfortable
and when I go up to 15 is starts tasting weird

But none of those levels give me a warm wapor
 

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Pretty!!
Purple is my fav color!

The burnt taste I've found out is because the migcig has the coils on top - so the wick (even when it's wet) dries out as I draw on it - and at the end of the draw it gets a burnt taste. So that means I would want a coil on the bottom.

I am one of those folks who would rather figure out how to make something work. while you are still deciding on your new gear how about we try and help you get your current clearomizer working. Any top coil clear needs to be constantly primed, by tipping, swirling etc (you would know that) the wicks should feed enough to last at least one draw at a time.

I suggested not that long ago that vaping too hard is often a problem. Try putting the driptip in the corner of your lips and taking in air with your draw. That technique stops the hard vacumm and should allow the wicking to keep up with you.

The other thing is to make sure the little grommets are not choking your wicks. This sometimes happens when you screw the tip on too tight.
 

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Thats why I was looking at the iStick 60w TC mod or the evic VTC. They are tiny - and I think that will matter to me.

I wanted a cylinder shaped mod - but I didnt see any that appealed to me with TC.
And the most important thing to me in this change is having warm vapor too.

Warm vapor tight draw small size small drip tip size
battery to last at least 8 hours (my migcig lasts about 3)
stop getting burnt tastes
something pretty or that I can make pretty

I think the TC40w is a great device
the kit that includes the GS tank is cool too
you again, would need to get some reg Kanthal coils also...

was telling ya about the VTCmini 'cause you asked... :D

ya need to look some more I guess, make up your mind a little better
of what ya want then maybe we can all help more

there is so much AND so many ways to go it is mind boggling... :unsure:


- Eleaf iStick 40W TC Full Kit

- Joyetech eGo One VT 2300 mAh Variable Temperature Control System Kit

:)
 

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