Tam
-
Posts
10,480 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
396
Posts posted by Tam
-
-
Hi JQ! Welcome to VT.
You're getting a lot of great advice from the guys. I'm still fairly new to all this, too, but with everyone's help here I'm coming along. I think. LOL!
The eGO batteries are probably going to be the most satisfying to you as a beginner. That's what I started out with. Having lots of backups is almost essential if you're wanting to get off the analogs (regular cigarettes). The Vision Stardust V2 clearomizers are probably going to be the easiest and most convenient for you to use imo. I prefer the ones with the longer wicks. You fill it up with e-juice, screw it onto your battery, wait a few minutes so the wicks can soak in the juice and start vaping. You won't have to keep filling it up as often as you would most cartomizers. I tried carts shortly after I started and much preferred the Startdust for the convenience and ease of use. Of course you might like the carts better.
Everyone has things they prefer. As you experiment with stuff you'll find what works best for you.
Sweet-Vapes has wonderful tasting e-juice. Their sample packs are a great way to get started to find out what you like. The longer you vape, you'll find your preferences for flavors will change as your tastebuds come back to life. I started out with fruit flavors but am now hooked on the coffee (Sweet-Vapes' Starbuckets Mocha is to die for!). Their Black Cherry flavor is nice and clean with just the perfect amount of sweet to make it interesting. And this is from someone who normally doesn't like cherries. Their Glazed Blueberry Donut was so good when I got the smallest size that I quickly ordered the 30 ml bottle.
Rixter recommended EC Blend brand Chocolate Malt to me and I'm definitely hooked!
As for nicotine content, this is just my personal opinion but I think it's better to get a higher mg and vape less than to get a lower one and get frustrated because you're having to chain-vape due to not getting enough nicotine to satisfy your craving. I smoked a pack a day of Marlboro Lights (Kings) for years and started out with 24 mg. Not too long after that I went down to 12 mg. Now, I have everything from 0 to 24 but mostly 6 and 12 mg.
As for PG/VG ratios -- that's just a personal preference, I think. Too much PG gives me a sore throat so I go a little lower, mostly 50/50 PG/VG mix or 60/40 PG/VG. I've tried the 100% VG but don't care for it as much. The more VG content, the more vapor you get. The more PG content = more flavor coming through but a stronger throat hit.
Oh, and once you get the juice? You can use it right away, but if it doesn't taste good to you, just let it sit (this is called "steeping") for awhile then come back to it. As the juice ages a few days to a week or so, the flavor will change. Whenever I get something I'm not crazy about right off the bat I let it steep a bit and I usually like it a lot better after. Sweet-Vapes' Dulce de Lece was like that. When I first got the sample sized bottle I didn't like it at all. After a week or so went by I tried it again. Now, I'm going to have to get a larger bottle of it and let it sit.
Whatever you do, just ask questions. Everyone here is great about answering and giving really good advice. Once you get a little experience under your belt come back and we'll talk about direct dripping...
-
When I came home today I found a package from Vapelite. My order of 5 Boge 510LR 2Ω Atomizer from Vapelite - $3.50 had come in.
Rixter? Your rec is made of AWESOME!
The attomizers are no brainers to use, gives off a smooth, cool vapor, and the flavor is really coming through. These days the only time I'm not dripping is when I'm in the car driving. Otherwise, I can't make myself use anything else. Now I'm curious how a bridgeless atty will do in comparison. I'm sold on Boges at the moment.
-
No, no, no! LR clearomizer + high VG content in liquid = Oh my gosh, look at all the pretty vapor!!!!
LOL.
-
Thanks for the rec, Dayvape. I've already ordered the universal drip tips, saw them and thought it would help keep me from sucking juice into my mouth. Good to know they really work!
-
For now I think I'll keep working with what I have but keep these in mind and check the website periodically to see if they're in stock. Since I'm off to sunny California next week I probably should hold off on any more e-cig toys until after I get back.
-
That you can't over drip sounds and it doesn't leak sounds great. Since it's a 306 -- that means I would need some kind of adapter for my eGO batteries, right?
-
I also hope to branch out and carry more products some day.
I'm growing, slowly but surely.If I might make a suggestion when you decide to carry more products? Add a couple of eGO compatible drip shields. When you do I'll be over to get them.
-
Too late. I'm already well and truly hooked on dripping. There's just no comparison in flavor and TH. About the only time I use my clearomizers now is when I'm driving. The only bad thing about dripping is that I find I tend to chain vape and then get dizzy from too much nicotine. Instead of just stopping for a while I switch to lower or 0 nic and keep going.
Between you and Kitsune I think you've created a dripping monster!
-
not your fault, like i said i should have recommended that when i first recommended a drip shield to you. i apologize.
Hey, no apologies necessary. After all this time and all the stuff I've bought for e-cigs, this was my first real goof. I figure I'm way ahead of the game. Went over and bought the two different kinds of shield that are exclusively for eGO batteries.
I really appreciate all your advice so far!
-
Thanks, Blu. I'll go over there now. *rolls eyes at self*
I did have a good laugh though. Typical noob mistake. :P
-
i'm not going to be a huge help since i don't ever use mine with ego's but first question is did you order ego specific drip shields?
You're more help than you realized. Argh! No. Seems I bought a drip shield for a 901. No wonder it doesn't fit right.
Okay, I need to go look for eGo specific drip shields then. Know anyone who needs 901 drip shields? I have one in silver and one in purple:
901 Drip Shield
Drip shields for 901 atomizers. Also compatible with a 510 atomizer, with the use of a 510 extender.
http://www.liberty-flights.com/product.asp?id=124
Care to recommend a good place to get drip shields? Um... preferably ones that will fit an eGo battery.
-
Just got two drip shields in the mail today. I put one on the eGO 650 pass through. Is it supposed to sit on top of the threads so the threads show? That's a far down as it goes so I was wondering. Somehow I thought it was supposed to screw on?
The drip tips I have seem to go inside the top of the drip shield so they sit fairly low. Is that supposed to happen or should it sit more flush on the top like a tip does on the bare attomizer?
So many questions come with new toys...
-
you've got the right products Tameiki. those are all good units and the one's that are already de-bridged/wicked just make everything easier.
I can't wait to try them out! Now that I've finally gotten a handle on dripping, I don't like the clearomizers quite as well as before.
You can just call me "Tam" it's a lot easier to type...
-
I just posted a basic review of (and links to purchase) several reasonably-priced atties that I've tried over the past few weeks in search of "The Best One". You can find it
Thanks, Rixter. Took your rec and ordered some. Hope they work as well for me as they did you!
-
Following the directions on some of the juices I shake those daily while they're steeping. Otherwise... no.
I do have a bottle of EC blend eggnog that tastes like a soured dishrag no matter how much I shake. :/
-
5 Boge 510 LR +-2.0 ohm atomizers from Litevape
5 Empiremods Bridge Free LR510 1.8ohm
Figured if I'm going to drip I might as well jump right in.
-
I believe you are confusing dripping setups with the ego style tanks.
Confusing me isn't too difficult, mse12. LOL!
With everyone's replies and information I now know that cartomizers, atomizers, and tanks are not interchangeable. All the references to 306, 510, 901... those were the most confusing.
-
Wow, Brian, I never expected such a detailed reply. Thank you very much for so much information! It makes a lot more sense to me now.
Have you thought about putting an edited version of this on your store site? It would help people like me to make a decision on what to buy. Hopefully someday, you'll branch out to include more stuff in your store. I'll be waiting to pick them up there.
-
Brian really gave you some solid answers. All that i'll add is that now you can buy what are called "dripping atty's". These are atomizers that have had the bridge and wicks already removed for you. Without a bridge or wick you get a cleaner flavor and a lighter draw.
http://www.empiremod..._p/brdg5108.htm
that's a really good dripping atty at a good resistance.
Okay, I just ordered 5 of these. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for the rec!
-
Okay, now that I'm officially addicted to dripping (thank you all for your GREAT advice in an earlier thread!), I have some more questions where I need your expertise.
At my local brick and mortar store I bought the essentials for dripping. They were a 5 pack of stainless steel 1.8 ohm atomizers. They're being used on eGO 650 pass throughs and an eGO C 1000 mAh twist. I am down to my last two attys and am looking to get moar backups before I go through them too.
My question is... what do I get?
1.) They should be 510 compatible, right?
2.) SR offers a cooler vape while a LR is warmer/hotter?
3.) What are these single and double coils all about? Can they be used with the eGO set up?
4.) Type A or Type B? (I'm using Type B right now -- I think)
4.a.) If I go with Type A, do I need more equipment, like something to make it compatible with my eGO batts?
5.) And I always thought a bridge was something you walked or drove over to get to the other side. What's it mean with e-cigs and attys? And do I want an atty with or without a bridge?
6.) If you would recommend something, would you please post a link to the page where I can go buy it?
Um... I think that's all the questions I have right now. Thanks for any advice and answers in advance.
-
Try lots of stuff. Try some boge standard and low resistance 510 cartomizers. Try some joye 510 lr and sr atty's. Well anyway, do what Kitsune said
Yes, I'm doing just that! Trying LOTS of stuff. And doing what Kitsune said. Although, you really should pay attention to her name: Kitsune. Japanese fox spirit who is high on mischievous high jinxs. She has lots of great advice but will innocently lure you into more than you originally planned.
Asking questions will get you great advice from very experienced vapers here. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I think you'll enjoy your time at VT. I certainly am.
And now I'm off to ask some more questions about dripping related stuff. Kitsune got me started on that, too!
Oh, and I forgot to say, "Welcome to VT!"
-
Not to thread-jack but I was curious if anyone has heard of the ego vision spinner? I'm pretty sure it isn't a Joye product but it appears to be very similar to the twist. Anyone have any experience with one?
Oh for crying out lou... 1300 mAh? Holy cow! I'm trying really hard not to buy anymore unnecessary e-cig stuff.
You.
Are.
NOT.
Helping!
-
I'm glad you are liking it...I've heard nothing but good news about the twist. I can't wait to order mine and for around 30 bucks its an awesome deal.
Liking it a LOT! If you haven't already ordered one, I would highly recommend gettng it from Brian at The Veteran Vapor store. The prices are comparable to what you'll find everywhere but it's the customer service you can't buy with money. Brian is simply amazing! You won't have to worry about the level of customer service you'll get at VV.
-
Well, either way, my juice from sweet vapes came in today and let me just say... damn! So far I've tried the Orange Cream... yummy and kind of refreshing actually. Right now though I'm vaping the Starbuckets Mocha like it's my job. Soooo good! I'll probably be all tweaked out later from a massive nicotine rush, but I just can't seem to help myself lol.
The first time I bought the Starbuckets Mocha it was the smallest size they had because I didn't want to waste my money if I didn't like it. The second time I ordered the 30 ml because it was soooo good. If you can let it steep a bit the flavor gets even better! Their Kona Cream is amazing too.
Thanks, Everyone!
in General Vaping Discussion
Posted
Dripping really is an addiction all its own!
Now that you've brought it up -- how do you remove the bridge?