trying to switch from cigs to e cigs :)

[popeyeuk]

hi all,

ive been smoking since a young(er) age and currently smoke around 20 a day.

i went to the sea side with a couple of friends and i saw a market trader selling e-cigs, so i tried it and ended up buying one. all was well for 2 days (and only 2 cigarettes, just because my battery had died) then the thing just stopped working.

i got online and ive ordered myself a realis just because it looks like just the thing for me, it should arrive tomorrow and i cant wait to try it.

after i ordered it i stumbled across this forum and thought id come and say hi and have a good read

 

[RumbleFish]

Welcome,

You'll find just about all the info you could ever need about e-cigs here.

Congrats on making the switch!

 

[Empress Kitty]

I was a 20 a day smoker and I got an eGo and now I do not smoke at all (actually I hate cigs now they taste nasty) Hope what you ordered works, if it doesn't then try an eGo (puresmoker has a good deal) and either BOGE 510 cartomizers, or clearomizers (I use both)
Let me know if you have any questions
~Kitty

 

[cyberwolf]

Welcome to the ECF and hope the Realis performs better than your first one did.

 

[zizzlak]

Congrats on deciding to make the switch from analogs to e-cigs. In the beginning things may be a little rough until you get used to it but stick it out. You won't regret it. If the Realis doesn't work out for whatever reason, like Kitty said, grab yourself an eGo. I've tried many kits and that one works the best for me.

 

[swedishfish]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[popeyeuk]

thanks all

the main reason i went for something small is the fact that i smoke alot when driving/working so need my hands free so the smaller and lighter the better really. later if i get into vapeing in a big way i might get something bigger for home use but im still very much in the beginner stage

 

[bgirlskwerl]

Congrats on making the switch!! I am only 12 days in, but I cant see myself ever going back to analogs.

 

[Kilroy]

You've made a healthier choice. Congrats!

 

[BrennaK]

Congrats on making the switch!! I am only 12 days in, but I cant see myself ever going back to analogs.

With you on that one-there is no way I'm ever going back. Popeye, I hope you have a similar experience! There are a lot of really neat people here and a TON of information. Welcome!

 

[popeyeuk]

well, day 3 smoke free and im not craving

got my realis today and im really enjoying it already. had a go at filling a cartridge earlier (i used it all day) and failed miserably. theres fluid coming out of the end and i only tried to use 4 drops

 

[Princess_Kiki]

Welcome!! I'm glad you are enjoying it!!

Trust me, there's a learning curve to this... I'm still in it

 

[pkj]

Welcome to ECF ~
and congratulations on your decision to switch to a PV.
Happy vaping,
Paula

 

[projectz]

Glad to see you would try to vape, hope you could leave the smoking habit and switch to vape..

 

[Chrissie]

well, day 3 smoke free and im not craving

got my realis today and im really enjoying it already. had a go at filling a cartridge earlier (i used it all day) and failed miserably. theres fluid coming out of the end and i only tried to use 4 drops

Hello & welcome Popeye

I'm also a UK member - I'm in Cornwall

I'm guessing you got your Realis from Liberro? If so, Simon is a good supplier. Looking at the starter kit, it's a 2 piece - ie batteries & cartomisers.

Even though you say you used only 4 drops, it does sound like you have over filled your cartomiser. A good video to watch to help you get the hang of refilling cartomisers -
YouTube - A double demo! The Cartomizer Condom Filling Method, and the Taryn Spin.

Got to admit though that I've never really got on with cartomisers myself

 

[popeyeuk]

yeah i got it from liberro and i have to say, it looks like the guy knows about customer satisfaction because i only ordered it tuesday night and recieved it this morning.

thanks for the video i will give both methods a try

 

[Chrissie]

Liberro used to be called e-cigs.co.uk & Simon as you say really knows about customer service - never heard a bad word about him

Lol, not too sure about the Realis though - don't get me wrong, looks like a great little e-cig but will need recharging too often (like all the smaller real cig lookalikes) If you are/used to be a heavy smoker

 

[azdave]

Congrats on quitting and welcome to the world of vaping! ECF is a wonderful resource should you have any questions. Good luck!

 

[Eli Huffman]

I smoked for 12 years and made the switch about a yr and a half ago. Best decision of my life.

 

[popeyeuk]

im getting on ok with it tbh. yeah i am/was a heavy smoker but i bought a spare battery so one on charge and one in use. and if need be i can leave the case on charge in the car/wall