Why the first puff is always much better than the second and so?

[yashar]

Hi

I'm a newbie! I've been vaporizing since 2 month ago and I have a ICIG e-cig! I have a question! When I give my e-cig a puff, the first puff is usually quite satisfying while the second and third, if they come after the first one immediately, aremuch weaker! What is the main cause of this? Is it because of my atomizer, battery or cartridge?

Thanks in advance!

 

[bjannr]

It might be that it needs a recovery to wick more fluid to the atomizer.
This is just my thought. I'm sure others who are more knowledgeable will reply.

 

[Valsacar]

Wicking is one reason, the other would be the battery. The more charged the battery the more voltage it puts out so the stronger the hit, except for mods most standard sets don't have anything to regulate that.

 

[IOU]

Absolutely wicking. You may want to try dripping with this type of atty. Try dripping 2 drops of juice on the atty, take about 6-8 drags, or until the flavor drops off. Drip two more drops of juice and so on.
Let us know how satisfying this is. If that does the trick, then it is absolutely a wicking issue. Juice is just not getting to the atty with your carts.

 

[wv2win]

When I looked at the ICIG on the internet, I think based on it's battery power, it is performing the way it should perform. It is an auto battery with about an 80-100 mAh battery which is about as small as they come. Since it is an auto battery I would NOT drip with it as you will get liquid in the battery and kill the switch and thus the battery.

The most popular "beginner" PV (personal vaporizer) used by ECF members is probably the eGo or Riva 510. The two major differences between your PV and the eGo/Riva is that the eGo has a 650 mAh - 1000 mAh battery and the battery is a manual one which gives better throat hit and control. A kit costs about $35.

I think the best you can do for your PV is to change batteries frequently and take very slow draws to allow the battery time to heat the atomizer.

Rule of Thumb: the more it looks like the real thing, the worse the performance.

 

[Nic_Fan]

I noticed the same thing with cigs. First drag was always the best. Think our throats and lungs become accustomed to the vapor? If I chain vape for a bit I'll notice decreased throat hit and satisfaction. But also +1 to the above advice.

 

[dormouse]

My guess is you have automatic batteries? With autos you may need a warm up drag then your real drag. With manuals (which are generally preferred here) you can press in the button a bit earlier for the first drag when it's cold.

 

[yashar]

very nice advices! I think I'm going to change my e-cig! Do you all think Joye 510 is the best for vapor? or other suggestion are welcome! I'd prefer the ones available in european market! Thanks!

 

[The Rebel]

I would go with the ego before the 510. Although the 510 is a great unit, the battery life leaves much to desire. With the eGo, depending on your vape style, you can usually get through the day on one charge.

 

[dormouse]

Are you using prefilled carts? And you are paying too much IMO - $20 for 5 carts? That's bad.

I recommend

510 - 180mah or with mega xl batteries 280mah (3 piece, can be used as 2-piece)
Ego or Riva 510 - 650mah+ and the ability to use harder hitting low resistance parts

or

KR808D-1 aka Vapor4life - shorty 180mah, standard 280mah (2 piece model)