Vaping on a budget...recommendations?

[Ref Minor]

fasttech is usually about 14days shipping to the UK.

 

[Kristin0624]

The best way for me to vape on a budget is to stay away from this site...

 

[snout71]

ok, decided i am buying the following

$21.83 EVOD 6-in-1 Rechargeable 1300mAh Electronic Cigarettes Set - double e-cigarette / red / 2.5

$14.81 Authentic Kanger Mini Protank-II BCC Clearomizer (1.0-1.5mL) - translucent / 2.5ohm / extra coil head at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

$6.78 Clearomizer Coil Heads For Kanger Protank (5-Pack) 5-pack - 2.1-2.2

$4.09 EVOD Electronic Cigarettes Atomizer Heating Core (5-Pack) 5-pack - 1.8

although the evod atomisers apparently are compatible with the kanger mini protank

am i missing anything that i need? what other replacement parts might i need to see me through a month?

 

[snout71]

and does it matter that i have chosen 1.8 and 2.1-2.2 atomisers where the protank and evod are both 2.5 ohms?

 

[crazycooter]

I would get a veriable voltage battery like ego twist or vision spinner. Better yet there's the inokkin itaste vw veriable wattage.
That battery u listed is fixed not adjustable
The heads u listed are not authentic kanger if u read it it says FOR kanger
The protank mini 2 is newer design with replaceable glass and removable tip however for some reason the tip on all the recent mini 2 is fixed
The evod and protanks and t3s I find I gotta remove 1 of the flavor wicks otherwise I get dry hits
Outta all the kanger products I will say the t3s is my fav like evod but bigger and hits nicer
The protanks are good for juices that would otherwise crack plastic tanks

Those are all bottom coil clearos there are a few top coil clearos I tend to like
Itaste 16 works great
Vivi nova mini 2ml get a adapter ring to make nicer fit in ego

 

[snout71]

does it matter that the battery is fixed not adjustable?

i know the heads are not authentic, just trying to keep the cost down
so, instead of the mini protank 2 you recommend either of these (i know they are not authentic)
$5.37 Mini Protank Electronic Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - blue / 2.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
$7.61 KWX10 Mini Protank E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5-2.0mL) - silver / 2.4

 

[Ref Minor]

These are nice

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1408805

 

[snout71]

yeah i may upgrade to them at some point, just trying to keep the costs low for starters, i can upgrade piece by piece then, not fussed about it being cost effective in the long run, just short term

 

[snout71]

can i ask, whats so great about a variable voltage battery?

sorry but new to this

 

[Ref Minor]

With variable voltage you can dial up and down the voltage to find a level that suits the particular flavour you are using, just dial it up until it tastes a little harsh to find the max and then experiment below that. Some flavours change with different voltages, my RY4 has a hint of caramel at higher voltages and a hint of blackcurrent at lower voltages.

 

[BG101]

How about this one? I've order it, its in shipping as we speak.

EGO-CE4S 6-in-1 Variable Voltage Rechargeable 1100mAh E-Cigarettes Set with 0.55" Screen

only £2 extra, got variable voltage and an Lcd to tell you how much battery is left.

 

[crazycooter]

Get a kanger mini protank the other ones are not Pyrex glass but plastic. And as for heads don't waste $ on mon kanger ones lots people have issues with leaking gurgling ect not to say kanger ones won't exhibit same issues however. I've had some bad kangers too. I tend to remove top wicks otherwise I get dry hits
If u don't need Pyrex glass the t3s is great or evod
Or if u don't like bcc try mini vivi nova or itaste16 prob best topcoils
Or lastly for dirt cheap ce4 topcoils they work ok but pretty much disposable and can be finicky to get to work sometimes.

As for adjustable battery that someone just posted about I wouldn't get that, it's only got 3 fixed settings. Get a twist or spinner there fully adjustable from 3.2 to 4.8 or spend Lil more get a vv and vw itaste v3

Anything else cheaper I'd prob say u wasting your money as u will dich them for these anyway or move into something bigger like vamo provari zmax or other mods.

For budget setup all that stuff is about cheap I'd suggest, it will save u lots money from buying stuff u not gonna like or regret when u coulda spent a doller or so more or same price and been happier.

 

[jiveman]

$13.54 650mAh Rechargeable Battery for E-Cigarette (3-Pack) 3-pack - champagne + black + red at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
$13.54

$2.38 USB Charger for EGO Electronic Cigarette - cable length 25cm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
$2.38

$5.34 EVOD Round Mouth E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - silver / 2.0
$5.34


Total: =$21.26

then i'd just grab some kanthal from temco, then you can and rebuild your own heads.
Kanthal Wire 30 Gauge RW0105 - 25 FT 0.1oz Series A-1 Resistance AWG
$3.86 free shipping

and use 100% cotton balls for wicking.

that's $25.12 not including cotton balls if you already have some, but those are like 3 bucks for a big bag, can prob find them cheaper.

I bought those ego batteries and the charger from fasttech before and they work great. they've got the 3 clicks on 3 clicks off function and the charger's been fine for a few months even at such a cheap price.

 

[crazycooter]

Non adjustable but if u wanna just buy whatever is cheap I guess that fits the bill but u will just b wasting your $$ as U will quickly move onto stuff that works much much better for just Lil more and that stuff is just fit for the trashbin. Btw ft had a charger for like $1.50 or so too

I will agree building your own heads is way to go. I also prefer cotton over silica

 

[snout71]

well i have ordered an original evod kit from vape escape. I want to try mini protank as an alternative. looking at these

$7.61 KWX10 Mini Protank E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5-2.0mL) - silver / 2.4

$5.37 Mini Protank Electronic Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - translucent / 2.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

$3.97 Mini Protank E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - black / 2.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I mean WTH???? 3 different mini tanks at 3 completely different prices can someone shed some light on the difference here?

 

[Codz]

I'm sure you will get a lot more enjoyment out of your evod kit than your current v1p

As for the protanks you have listed above, to be honest I havent got a clue. I bought a kanger mini protank from vape escape and i think it worked out at around a tenner. I wasnt keen at first, but working really well now and its a good piece of kit.

 

[Ref Minor]

well i have ordered an original evod kit from vape escape. I want to try mini protank as an alternative. looking at these

$7.61 KWX10 Mini Protank E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5-2.0mL) - silver / 2.4

$5.37 Mini Protank Electronic Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - translucent / 2.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

$3.97 Mini Protank E-Cigarette Atomizer (1.5mL) - black / 2.5ohm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I mean WTH???? 3 different mini tanks at 3 completely different prices can someone shed some light on the difference here?

The KWX is Pyrex, the cheaper ones are plastic. I have the plastic full sized Protank clone and am happy with it, I also have the KWX mini and that's good too.

 

[snout71]

ah cool, i hear that some liquids dont like plastic tanks tho, but i tend to stick with mint/menthol 70/30 pg/vg so hopefully i should be ok with cheap clones as spares

 

[snout71]

got my evods, jeez they are big. twice the size of my jacvapour ones. Am not too sure if i will be using these in public.

Are there any slimmer versions for use when out n about?

 

[snout71]

ok, need some spare clearomisers for my new evod 650's so i can store different flavours and switch easily

any of these any good?
evod clearomiser | eBay

i have original kanger spare coils so they are not needed