Totally new to this

[Troyk88]

I have no clue about any of these devices. I just keep saying the myblu commercial. I am not a heavy smoker probably a pack every two days. My question is how long will these pods last and is it more expensive than smoking?

 

[Troyk88]

That should say I keep seeing the my BLU commercials

 

[r77r7r]

Welcome. Starting up can be close to a weeks worth of smoking that's all. Learn how to refill the pod and it's much cheaper.
Whole time I've been here, haven't come close to spending what I have on cigarettes. Saved a fortune.

 

[DeloresRose]

I have no clue about any of these devices. I just keep saying the myblu commercial. I am not a heavy smoker probably a pack every two days. My question is how long will these pods last and is it more expensive than smoking?

I only started vaping because I tried a device like that. They’re not the most efficient, effective, or cost conscious way to do it, but it’ll at least give you an idea of if you think vaping would help you quit.

So I’m all for it, just to start out.

You can also find cheap refillable pods, or tanks and mods that will save you a lot of money in the long run.


Here’s a pod I have and use every day, alongside my extensive mod collection. You can get it cheaper elsewhere, if you’re willing to wait for shipment from China

asMODus Flow V1.5 500mAh Ultra Portable Kit

 

[Troyk88]

Welcome. Starting up can be close to a weeks worth of smoking that's all. Learn how to refill the pod and it's much cheaper.
Whole time I've been here, haven't come close to spending what I have on cigarettes. Saved a fortune.

Thanks, is it easy enough to figure out how to refill and what do you refill it with and where do you get stuff at. I got to be pretty price-conscious I'm on disability so on a fixed income. I just don't want to get into something I can't afford so it sounds like I can afford it if I can figure out how to refill right.

 

[Troyk88]

I only started vaping because I tried a device like that. They’re not the most efficient, effective, or cost conscious way to do it, but it’ll at least give you an idea of if you think vaping would help you quit.

So I’m all for it, just to start out.

You can also find cheap refillable pods, or tanks and mods that will save you a lot of money in the long run.


Here’s a pod I have and use every day, alongside my extensive mod collection. You can get it cheaper elsewhere, if you’re willing to wait for shipment from China

asMODus Flow V1.5 500mAh Ultra Portable Kit

 

[Georgia Boy]

Welcome Aboard
Good luck you've made a big step already coming here

 

[Troyk88]

Cool those are about as good answers as I can get I guess. You don't know what you don't know. Now I did try this vaping device my brother had. And it left the top of my mouth/throat real itchy. That's one of those ones with the glass top that you fill up. The itchy throat was enough for me not to want to try that device anymore.

 

[icepickmaker84]

I have no clue about any of these devices. I just keep saying the myblu commercial. I am not a heavy smoker probably a pack every two days. My question is how long will these pods last and is it more expensive than smoking?

The pod should last a day or two since you’re not smoking heavily, just puff on it until you feel satisfied. How much you spend depends how far “into” vaping you get. Start with the prefilled pods and if you dig it then look into the refillable pods, best to not start out with an over abundance of gear...personal experience.

 

[Troyk88]

The pod should last a day or two since you’re not smoking heavily, just puff on it until you feel satisfied. How much you spend depends how far “into” vaping you get. Start with the prefilled pods and if you dig it then look into the refillable pods, best to not start out with an over abundance of gear...personal experience.

Thanks good advice I appreciate it!

 

[bombastinator]

Howdy and welcome

One thing to remember is pods won’t refill forever. They usually last much longer than a single pods worth of juice but the wick will gunk up with time.
You can extend the useful life of pods but not forever.

There ARE devices that have separately replaceable coils and wicks that have a long term cost of near zero, but they are more complicated and may soon be banned. (There is much faldaral about that one. It’s available elsewhere on the site if you want to make yourself depressed and angry) It is also possible to mix your own juice for potentially vastly lower prices than mixed juice (called DIY) but that’s a bit of a commitment and may also go the way of the dodo.

 

[Hawise]

Cool those are about as good answers as I can get I guess. You don't know what you don't know. Now I did try this vaping device my brother had. And it left the top of my mouth/throat real itchy. That's one of those ones with the glass top that you fill up. The itchy throat was enough for me not to want to try that device anymore.

That could be a problem, although it may be one with a solution.

eJuice/eliquid/juice/the stuff you fill the pod with is usually made of:

• VG (vegetable glycerin)
• PG (propylene glycol)
• non-oil-based flavourings
• nicotine

Some people also seem to have been using vitamin E acetate and/or other oils, which appear to be responsible for the health issues in the news. Avoid all oils!

You can get juice for refilling at a vape shop or online. If you let us know where you are, someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

Now for the itchiness. Some people are sensitive to one or more of the ingredients I listed above. PG sensitivity is the most likely culprit for mouth/throat itchiness, but no guarantees. If that does turn out to be the case, you might be OK with high VG/ low PG juice, or you might need 100% VG juice. The really high VG juices tend to be too thick to work well in pods, so you might want to consider another type of device.

I think there are medical tests that can determine what, if anything, you're sensitive to, but most people just use trial and error as long as the symptoms are limited to irritation. There are a number of things you could try to narrow down the problem, but they involve having access to different juices and devices and it doesn't sound like you're in a position to fund a thorough experiment. Perhaps someone else will have a better idea.

 

[Troyk88]

That could be a problem, although it may be one with a solution.

eJuice/eliquid/juice/the stuff you fill the pod with is usually made of:

• VG (vegetable glycerin)
• PG (propylene glycol)
• non-oil-based flavourings
• nicotine

Some people also seem to have been using vitamin E acetate and/or other oils, which appear to be responsible for the health issues in the news. Avoid all oils!

You can get juice for refilling at a vape shop or online. If you let us know where you are, someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

Now for the itchiness. Some people are sensitive to one or more of the ingredients I listed above. PG sensitivity is the most likely culprit for mouth/throat itchiness, but no guarantees. If that does turn out to be the case, you might be OK with high VG/ low PG juice, or you might need 100% VG juice. The really high VG juices tend to be too thick to work well in pods, so you might want to consider another type of device.

I think there are medical tests that can determine what, if anything, you're sensitive to, but most people just use trial and error as long as the symptoms are limited to irritation. There are a number of things you could try to narrow down the problem, but they involve having access to different juices and devices and it doesn't sound like you're in a position to fund a thorough experiment. Perhaps someone else will have a better idea.

Thanks I should have came to a site like this a lot sooner. A lot of good answers right to the point.

 

[GOMuniEsq]

Yeah you stand to save a lot of money if you switch. I would have spent $30,000 on cigarettes over the past seven years if I hadn't found vaping. I've spent perhaps $2000 instead.

 

[Baditude]

I'll post some info tomorrow for you. Don't order anything yet. Once you have purchased your vape device, your subsequent cost will be just replacing your nicotine liquid and heating coils. About a third of the cost of smoking. Whatever setup you're interested in, you can go on You Tube, search the name, and watch a tutorial on the use of that model.

 

[FlyerTom]

 

[sonicbomb]

Vaping will save your life and save you a fortune, it doesn't get much better than that. Blu is a pretty poor system, it would be a wise investment to spend a little more money to get a better system which will save you time and money going forward. Try to put it in the context of what you spend a week on cigarettes.
I'm sure people will be able to chime in with some great suggestions for you for other systems.

 

[somdcomputerguy]

Welcome to ECF, Troyk88.

 

[BrotherBob]

I got to be pretty price-conscious I'm on disability so on a fixed income.

Welcome and glad you joined.
The information below may help you learn more about vaping:
Guide: The Beginners Guide to Vaping | onVaping
A Word On Vaping Technique | Nicoticket
Buying and Using an Electronic Cigarette: A Primer
wiki: vape What mod should I buy? - Google Search
Vaping: Let's Get This Out Of The Way · Vaping Links And More
Visual Learning - Beginner's guide to vaping : electronic_cigarette
https://www.reddit.com/r/electronic_cigarette/wiki/frequently_asked_questions

 

[Baditude]

I'll post some info tomorrow for you.

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