Earthling789
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Hi, and WELCOME!
First off... your choice of starter kit is pretty good... variable voltage (vv) eGo C twist are good batteries, and the ability to vary voltage will help you out in achieving a better vapor and flavor.
The tanks there are Ce4's, which are a basic, disposable tank. They are good for a couple weeks, up to a month or so if they are not abused or chain-vaped, lol They'll be good enough to get you started. Just be aware not to vape any heavy-citrus or cinnamon flavors in them, as those tend to crack the plastic tanks... and don't over-tighten the tips after refilling... they will strip-out.
As for bottom-coil tanks... I really like the Kanger ProTank 2 Mini... about the same diameter as your eGo-battery, and they perform well. The Ce4's have a replaceable coil sister, the Ce5, if you like that style. Some of the other options out there are MT3, EVOD, EVOD2, EVOD2 Glass, ProTank 2 Mini, ProTank 3 Mini... and those are just the Kanger line of 1.6ml (small) tanks. Innokin makes the iClear 16 line of tanks (about 3 or 4 different styles), Davide, and I'm sure I'm missing several more in that form-factor. There is also the option of larger tanks in the 2.0-2.5ml sizes which have adapters (beauty rings) to allow them to work with eGo threading, if your battery does not accept the 510 threads.
So, yes, bottom-line is that there is a LOT of options for you in tanks, both style and brand... Disposables, top-coil replaceable, bottom coil replaceable, and all of these are available in single or dual-coil design... just to further complicate things for you...
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IMO, the Kanger ProTank 2 Mini is a wonderful tank, and the single coils are real work-horses. I use a 2.0 or 2.2 ohm coil with mine.
I'm not familiar with the X6, but will assume it is a variable-voltage battery in the eGo size?
Most of the VV batteries in that style run from 3.5 up to 4.2 volts, so you can calculate the Wattage output based on the coil resistance using Ohm's Law. At 3.7 volts (standard voltage for a non-variable eGo battery), using a 2.0 ohm coil, your wattage is 6.85W, so you may want to bump up the voltage on yours to 3.8-4.0V to get a better vape. Using a 2.2 Ohm coil, 3.7V will be 6.22W, so you may have to max out the voltage to get your best vape?
Start low on the voltage, and try increasing it by 0.1V... take a few hits... turn it up... repeat. Once you get a burnt taste, back off 0.1 or 0.2 V to get your best results. If none of those settings work for you... try a higher or lower resistance coil, but I've found that my KPT2mini really performs well with 2.0 ohm coils on my eGo batteries, running 3.7V (standard).
One thing about VV or VW battery MODs is that you have to play with the Voltage or Wattage (along with coil resistance) to find what you like best... Hope that helps you out
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Haven't seen the billet box... would love to though!
For things I "handle", I'm not a fan of mirror finishes like chrome, smooth stainless, or polished aluminum... which is why I'd prefer a VTR in black/chrome or jungle-camo/chrome. I love the look of the chrome on my bike, but it's all the right places, where it doesn't get smudges and fingerprints
Otherwise, my OCD would have me rubbing a diaper over it, more than riding it!Something to carry on the bike, in my tank-bib-pouch (VTR would fit nicely), or a handlebar mount would be nice... so I wouldn't have to worry about it falling out of my pocket... Maybe I'll just fabricate a tube with foam lining and a handlebar-mount for my eGo-style units? Done right, I could probably make a fortune selling them on eBay, bwahahaha...
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Last night, I just charged one of my 1100mAh eGo batteries (fully depleted) and my MVP 2.0 (which had been in the yellow for almost an hour)... I popped them both onto chargers at the same time.
MVP charged fully (light off) in just under 3 hours, while plugged into the USB 2.0, 1A port on my PC.
eGo battery was charging from standard 420mAh charger, plugged into 1A max output wall charger, and just after 3-hrs, the battery flashed, and the charger light went green. When I went to unplug it, the battery flashed again, and the charger went red. I unplugged everything, removed the battery, and turned it OFF. After 20 min, I hooked everything back up and plugged it back in... and it charged for another 2.5 hours, but this time everything stayed green! Crazy, I know...
Yet another reason I'm loving the MVP!
But, I keep the eGo-style batteries around for their portability.... Once they need replacing, I'll probably pick up some V2 Spinners to keep the form-factor, but still have some degree of "control"....
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Welcome!
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You bring up a good point... I don't think any of us can count "experimentation" with new flavors/brands. My first two weeks of vaping, I probably ran through half (or more) of each 10ml bottle I tried... at least a dozen of them, and some were emptied by trying combo-flavors... This is why I didn't start to notice my consumption had leveled to 20-25ml per week until after the first few weeks of experimenting, and after I had settled on my two preferred, all-day flavors.
Something I've noticed that I had been doing.... if I get a flavor that is not to my liking, I'll try to mix it with something else to make it tolerable, or roll through it quickly, rather than toss it out or give it away... I'd rather use it, even if it is yucky, instead of toss that money into the trash-can
I try to keep a 30ml bottle of Vanilla handy... mixing a little Vanilla into almost anything "bad" can make it a bit more palatable, at least IMO....- Mtdobies and jonaspitman
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$10 for 1 clearo is crazy expensive.
Must be buying them from my local retailer, lol... They're selling Ce4's to the sheeple for $7.99 each, all day long!
Also, I'll add that the "tank" you're referring to (Ce4 style) is good for several refills, and typically last a week at minimum, up to 3-weeks... before the coil gives out or it gets gummed up (hard draw). Yes, they are disposable, but they are also VERY refillable, numerous times! Be aware they are plastic, and tend to crack/break/leak if you use e-juice that is citrus, mint, or cinnamon. I also hear that menthol flavors may cause problems in plastic.
$20 for 10 is a bit high, even for eBay. The last dozen I bought (over a month ago, and still have 9 unused, one has been tossed, and two are in use) ran me $15 with free shipping from eBay.
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ive had the drip tip on my first ce4 get stuck, it would spin with force but not unscrew. eventually I got the tip off but the metal thread ring came with it...lol
Yep, been there...
Also have one that would unscrew from the 2-3 threads that hold it, but was near impossible to PULL away from the tank portion... like trying to pull the cork from a wine bottle without a corkscrew...
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I was looking at the Mega too... I really like the SS tank option in the package... but not crazy about the price yet, lol.
I'll follow this post, as I'm interested in a replaceable battery MOD (looking hard at the VTR) in the future, and the multitude of batteries out there is mind-numbing!
I have a NiteCore charger and a couple of NiteCore 2600mAh batteries (protected, button-tops) I use for my LED flashlight, and I'm sure they would work in a VTR (although I'd not re-use my flashlight batteries in a MOD, I'd buy new ones and keep them separated), but if there is something better out there for vaping... I'm all ears to the experts!
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The consensus seems to be 20-30ml/week about the norm, give or take a few ml on a bad week, and as long as you're not chasing ginormous vapor clouds, lol That's good to know!
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Yes all the above fits with no issues...yes the VTR is pocket sized, but heavy enough to pull your pants down.!!!..just sayin..
Sweet! Good info to have... now the VTR is tops on my list of next battery MOD purchase, since I have two KPT2, and one each of the KPT3 and AeroTank!
I doubt I'll actually "carry" it in my pocket, but would be nice to have something pocket-sized for quick stowing to have your hands-free, or something that will fit in my vest or chest pocket of my MC gear (upright, without an "antenna" to worry about)!
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Speaking of what fits IN the VTR, rather than ON it (with adapter)...
Does the Kanger ProTank 2, PT3, or AeroTank fit properly in the VTR, or do they require the adapter?
I'd really like to get a VTR for it's compact, pocket-size, but I'm not a fan of the iClear 30 tanks that come with them, other than the swivel drip-tip that is...
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Since switching to vaping and completely tossing my analogs (48 days ago, and counting)... I found it didn't take me long to find a couple of favorite flavors and my preferred nicotine level - 18mg.
Now that I've found my favorites and not "experimenting" with strange flavors and different nicotine levels, I've leveled my e-juice usage to roughly 20-25ml/week over the past 3-weeks. 25ml was the high, and total use for the past 3-weeks was two 30ml bottles and about a tank-full left-over in a 10ml bottle... so about 68ml used during the period. I also use BCC and BDC tanks about evenly at the moment, and I realize dual coils burn a bit more juice...
I just bought 360ml of my favorite juices - 180ml of Sweet Cuban (Cuban cigar mixed 4:1:1 with Vanilla and Black Cherry), and 180ml of my favorite candy treat (Dark chocolate, peanut-butter, and caramel, mixed 1:1:1). I expect this order to last me 14-16 weeks.
I know it's a matter of personal need for the nicotine, flavor, and the act of "puffing", but since I smoked a carton a week for 30 years, honestly I feel that my e-juice intake @ 18mg of nicotine seems "light" compared to my previous nicotine intake with analogs (Swisher Sweets Little Cigars, full flavor, PLUS a Churchill size Maduro wrapped Cuban-seed cigar per day). But I guess my body and mind are getting what they need? And, if I dropped to 12mg of nicotine, I'd probably increase my e-juice intake, although that is my next step!
So, my question... is 20-25ml/week about "normal", less than most people, or am I hitting the tank more than most? In other words... What do you use a week?
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Yeah, with pressure changes, I would assume tanks would leak a bit, but a good reminder to seal them in a ziplock or pack them empty. I don't think I'd have enough guts to vape on the plane... my luck my tank would leak profusely and I'd be seated next to an Air-Marshall
TSA at my local airport is probably the worst I've ever experienced... The rivets and brass button on my Levi's once caused a "private search", so I only travel in jogging suits (with plastic zippers) now, lol.
Depending on where I'm going and how long I'd be gone, I'll likely only be carrying my eGo-style batteries, a couple of tanks and a few small bottles of juice... but if I'm going to be gone for two weeks, I'll want to take my MVP, larger tanks, and plenty of juice
Thanks for the tips... I guess if all the e-juice is in an approved-size ziplock, and the batteries / tanks are secured in my backpack, I shouldn't be too worried about strip-searches....
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^^ NICE ^^
Where did you get it? That would be perfect for carrying a week's worth of supplies!
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3.5V on a 1.5 ohm dual-coil should be pulling 8.2W, which is within the sweet-spot for your battery. A 2.0 ohm coil at that Voltage should pull 6.1W, and that is still within the operational limits of your battery. I have no suggestions on the function issues you're seeing. If the battery is charged fully, based on the Voltage setting you're using, everything should be fine... unless of course the coil has died. Have you tried another coil? Have you tried higher Voltage settings? Say 3.7 - 4.2 range, especially if you're using a 2.0 ohm coil?
As for the tank leaking issue... coils are the usual suspect, but I had a ProTank 3 mini leak because the upper/lower rings were not screwed tightly down on the Pyrex tank. This created an air leak (minor one) that allowed the vacuum seal to break, and the wicks were able to constantly wick juice and drip it down onto the battery contact... eventually flooding the entire tube (overnight). This was a horrible surprise on my first hit of the morning
I took the tank apart, cleaned it, checked all the o-rings, assembled it snug, replaced the coil and not had a leak since then. -
I've not had this issue yet, but I frequently travel for business, and I was wondering how the airlines (TSA) are with vaping equipment and e-juices in carry-on or checked luggage?
I know some airports don't think twice about shampoo and toothpaste, but freak-out if they see some liquid in a bottle that does not appear to be personal-hygiene-related... or go nuts over something that looks like a barrel (like an eGo-style battery would).
Has anyone had experience going through TSA checkpoints with vaping equipment or e-juices, and could lend some helpful hints on how to properly pack them... and what to expect from TSA?
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I picked up my MVP 2.0 kit w/iClear 30 tank for $40... so $90 seems way overpriced, even for a B&M shop. Even the ones I've seen online are in the $39-49 range.
I didn't think I'd like the "box" form-factor either, but it's quite nice in your hand, really... and the battery lasts for days! The only complaint I've heard is that the button is stiff and takes some effort to push, but has not been a real issue for me, personally. You can also get "wraps" for them, and change the look from the basic blue/black/steel. Oh, and the newest versions/styles of the MVP is called "MVP 2.0 Energy", and they have one that looks like Oak wood (with matching tank), and they run the same prices as the standard blue/black/steel MVP's... just a thought, since you mentioned you like the wood-look...
The spinners are excellent batteries, too... so I guess it will boil down to what you want to spend and the portability factor... the spinners are lighter and take up less space, obviously
Some people vape for years only using eGo-style batteries and one style/brand of tank... nothing says you have to move up to larger MODS or APV... which is what makes this so great... kinda like your choice of car, you don't have to have a Ferrari, when all you "need" (or want to spend $ on) is a Ford... both will get you where you want to go, and nobody will ever dog your choice... because it is what works for YOU....
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When I'm out and about, I'm carry my spare eGo battery and at least one Kanger mini tank with a spare 10ml bottle of something tasty (along with spare charger, q-tips, etc) inside my small eGo case. I carry a fully-assembled eGo unit inside a re-purposed plastic tube from a Garcia & Vega Double-Lonsdale cigar (roughly 6.5" long and 18mm diameter).
On the motorcycle, the eGo case fits perfectly into the leather case on my tank-bib or in my tail-bag. If I have to go into the office, the case is in a large front-pocket of my laptop backpack, and in the car, the case is generally in the storage pocket under my armrest or the pocket below the stereo (depending on which car I'm driving).
The assembled e-cig in the cigar tube fits perfectly next to my checkbook or cellphone in my larger jacket pocket, or my main MC riding-jacket has large "pen-pockets" with elastic loops which are almost made for it. This way,it stays upright and is well protected (and the tube is leak-proof in the event of catastrophic tank failure).
When I'm in the car, my "active" unit is sitting upright in a $3 silicone "cell-phone cup-holder" I bought at the dollar store. The round unit has a cut-out for a cell-phone and two ink-pen holes, which just fit an eGo-size battery... and the whole unit fits nicely inside one of my cup-holders, without being too tall to be in the way, and my vape is always handy, without having to hold it or have it rattle around loose in a cup-holder.
I've not had to think about longer trips (than day-trips or weekend), but I think for those, I'll be looking to invest $10 in the cosmetics case from Walmart that Compenstine suggested on another thread.... all metal and has elastic loops for eGo batteries/tanks and a large net pocket in the lid... and a carry handle too
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I also MUCH prefer single coil devices over the dual coils from an expense and performance standpoint. I will put on my 1.8 ohm KPT coil driven Davide Mini and blow every bit as big a cloud as any dual coil stock device I guarantee you. Rebuilds and sub ohmers are a different story, but strictly for a stock "plug and play" device I think the single coils out perform the doubles.
I'm beginning to lean this way as well. The BDC's produce a slightly warmer vape, but they use more battery, burn juice faster (obviously), and tend to make more noise. Vapor production on the dual's is a little better because you're pulling more juice, but I'm not after huge clouds.... The single coils also seem to last a little longer, but that might be my imagination, too
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I upgraded to the Innokin MPV 2.0 kit for $40 at my local retailer. It came with an iClear 30 BDC (dual coil) tank, and it is okay, but I prefer my Kanger PT2 or AeroTank with it because they seem to produce a better tasting vapor and decent volume (but no smoke-screens, lol). I'm not after huge clouds, only taste and satisfying my nicotine needs without having to light-up an analog.
I know the feeling about dropping $200 on an expensive MOD, but the MVP would be a very reasonably priced upgrade. If you're looking for a MOD with a replaceable battery, the VTR or VAMO will be a "next step up", and still reasonably priced, but still have limits on their Voltage/Wattage capabilities.
I have no experience with the MODs that produce insane Wattages, because I can't afford them, lol. But, I've seen some massive vapor clouds produced by people using a decent tank/coil combo and an intermediate battery (like an MVP or Vamo). Also, from what I understand, pg/vg ratio also has a lot to do with vapor production, but I'm sure someone else will be able to provide better insight to e-juice ratios as they relate to vapor production.
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I've bought several things from eBay, including tanks and coils, without any problems. You just have to read the descriptions carefully (checking for genuine, sealed products, not clones), check feedback, and "tread lightly". A lot of B&M shops also have a presence on eBay, so I look for those as well.
To the OP, if you paid with PayPal, you are covered for a refund if the seller does not refund or replace defective merchandise, but you only have a limited time to make a claim after the auction ended. If you recently received them, let the seller know of the problem and ask for a refund or replacement.... especially if they were "genuine coils", or advertised as such!
Receiving a defective item sucks, I know... I recently ordered an AeroTank from an online vendor, and received a factory-sealed defective unit (missing center pin on the base). The retailer shipped a replacement same-day... before I could even have a chance to return the defective one... so some sellers will work to make it right.
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If I'm not mistaken, I saw the Kanger Aerotank Mega has two tanks in the package, one Pyrex, one stainless steel?
I've also seen the stainless replacement tanks available for Kanger minis and standards, but at extra costs, not included. I was thinking hard about the SS options for my minis as they are my "traveling" tanks, and I know it's only a matter of time before I drop one on concrete!
Some suggestions for a beginner?
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My MVP came with the iClear 30 (larger 2.5ml tank), and I, too, was not a fan of it... Fortunately, I also had other tanks to use with it.
I find my larger tanks like the Kanger ProTank 2 or AeroTank work VERY well with the MVP... BUT, even my mini ProTanks (like your EVODs, with eGo connections) work just fine too! IMO, the smaller tanks just make the box-battery look like an old-fashioned walkie-talkie with a short antenna, lol, so I prefer the larger tanks on that form-factor!