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    Squid got a reaction from Bebop in DIYers - Flavor choices and Preferences   
    I don't DIY, but my local B&M mixes their own flavors. I have noticed that the combo flavors are better, more distinction from each flavor, after they sit for some where between a couple weeks and a month. I always ask if they are a fresh batch or not before I get them. They have not yet figured out that I get an extra bottle or 2 of the single flavors every time the combos are freshly mixed. I let the combo flavors sit for a few weeks before I use them. I used to do the same with Comps Hydrabones after it was suggested here.
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    Squid got a reaction from DWrainbowvaper36 in What do I do now??   
    Try getting a couple drags in at a stop light with a fullface helmet on, lol. Same results, best to wait for a gas stop.
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    Squid reacted to Adversarious1 in Irish/British researchers complete first Long-Term e-cig study   
    Yes, that is the study, although it still isn't the full results of the study.
     
    There have actually been scientific studies on how to conduct scientific studies.  In this particular study they used 181 subjects broken down into 5 groups of groups of 36-37 subjects per group.  If the individual group results were the same across each entire group (i.e. - everybody in group 'A' displayed the same or very similar results; group 'B' displayed the same or similar results, etc) then the size of the group was adequate.  Without knowing the specific results of each group and what the range of results was (if any) then we really can't tell.
    The fact the study was measuring something different than the one in the JoP is precisely the problem in.  The FDA, CDC, legislators and anybody else with an anti-vaping agenda only want to see what they want to see.  It isn't about comparing the two studies, it's about using one half of the whole story to support a specific view or stance while pretending there ins't another half to the story that is in direct contradiction to their view.  Basically, it's politics at it's finest.
     
    Anecdotally so can thousands upon thousands of other former smokers, myself included.  Unfortunately that's precisely what it is - anecdotal evidence.  As far as getting people to fund the studies, it's more than just big tobacco that would like to see vaping go away.  It's also big pharma (don't forget, it's more profitable to treat a problem than cure one) and it's legislators. Legislators either want to outlaw vaping altogether and essentially force people back to cigarettes or they want to tax vaping across the board because of the revenue being lost due to people quitting smoking.  
    My opinion only - the propaganda being spewed by those with an anti-vaping agenda is geared toward bringing in tax dollars.  It has nothing to do with whether or not they truly believe vaping is dangerous or hazardous to public health.
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    Squid got a reaction from Tam in iStick Power Nano   
    Or maybe you could get one and add to what I have written?  ( Two can play the "Spend other peoples money" game....  )
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    Squid got a reaction from Adversarious1 in iStick Power Nano   
    Or maybe you could get one and add to what I have written?  ( Two can play the "Spend other peoples money" game....  )
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    Squid got a reaction from Edna in iStick Power Nano   
    Or maybe you could get one and add to what I have written?  ( Two can play the "Spend other peoples money" game....  )
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    Squid got a reaction from Bebop in iStick Power Nano   
    Or maybe you could get one and add to what I have written?  ( Two can play the "Spend other peoples money" game....  )
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    Squid reacted to Adversarious1 in My poor Nautilus took a header   
    My better half has finally learned the "don't ask, don't tell" policy I have implemented regarding my vape equipment.  The one time she has asked in recent memory was the best, though.  .
    HER: Geez!  How much vape stuff do you have?
    ME: You know better than to ask such a silly question when you really don't want to know.
    HER: You're probably right, but where did you get that shiny one? (she pointed to one of my mech mods)
    ME: YOU bought it for me for Father's Day in 2015!  
    HER: I did?
    ME: Yep.  I still have the box with the note you wrote attached to it that says, "don't friggin blow yourself up".
    True story
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    Squid got a reaction from olysodaisy in iStick Power Nano   
    Picked up an iStick Power Nano kit from the VT store a week or so ago for my wife, as she thinks even the iStick 40 is too big for her hands. The Nano is about as big around, and about 75% as tall. Only the top 1/3 of the tank and drip tip make it taller than the bare iStick 40, it's pretty compact.
    I filled it with my favorite 70vg/30pg juice (gotta try it before I turn it over to the missus), and used the factory installed .75 ohm coil.  I started out at 10 watts and over several tanks settled in at 14 watts. Good flavor and a decent cloud, but not enough to obscure the TV while chain vaping it. No dry hits, the juice holes in the coil are quite large. The airflow is in my opinion a bit on the restrictive side for DL even wide open, but it is possible. Think somewhere between the full open and mid setting of the subtank mini.
    I haven't messed with any of the different settings, just used it in watt mode. The battery lasts through 3 tanks give or take with the .75 ohm coil at 14 watts. I haven't tried the .3 ohm coil that comes in the package sealed in it's own blister pack, and probably won't for a while, the missus has discovered the Nano and refuses to give it back.
    Overall it's a good little unit. In wattage mode it just plain works and so far has no little quirks. Also as far as I can see it works exactly like the full size 80 watt iPower.
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    Squid got a reaction from Walt in iStick Power Nano   
    Picked up an iStick Power Nano kit from the VT store a week or so ago for my wife, as she thinks even the iStick 40 is too big for her hands. The Nano is about as big around, and about 75% as tall. Only the top 1/3 of the tank and drip tip make it taller than the bare iStick 40, it's pretty compact.
    I filled it with my favorite 70vg/30pg juice (gotta try it before I turn it over to the missus), and used the factory installed .75 ohm coil.  I started out at 10 watts and over several tanks settled in at 14 watts. Good flavor and a decent cloud, but not enough to obscure the TV while chain vaping it. No dry hits, the juice holes in the coil are quite large. The airflow is in my opinion a bit on the restrictive side for DL even wide open, but it is possible. Think somewhere between the full open and mid setting of the subtank mini.
    I haven't messed with any of the different settings, just used it in watt mode. The battery lasts through 3 tanks give or take with the .75 ohm coil at 14 watts. I haven't tried the .3 ohm coil that comes in the package sealed in it's own blister pack, and probably won't for a while, the missus has discovered the Nano and refuses to give it back.
    Overall it's a good little unit. In wattage mode it just plain works and so far has no little quirks. Also as far as I can see it works exactly like the full size 80 watt iPower.
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    Squid got a reaction from Edna in iStick Power Nano   
    Picked up an iStick Power Nano kit from the VT store a week or so ago for my wife, as she thinks even the iStick 40 is too big for her hands. The Nano is about as big around, and about 75% as tall. Only the top 1/3 of the tank and drip tip make it taller than the bare iStick 40, it's pretty compact.
    I filled it with my favorite 70vg/30pg juice (gotta try it before I turn it over to the missus), and used the factory installed .75 ohm coil.  I started out at 10 watts and over several tanks settled in at 14 watts. Good flavor and a decent cloud, but not enough to obscure the TV while chain vaping it. No dry hits, the juice holes in the coil are quite large. The airflow is in my opinion a bit on the restrictive side for DL even wide open, but it is possible. Think somewhere between the full open and mid setting of the subtank mini.
    I haven't messed with any of the different settings, just used it in watt mode. The battery lasts through 3 tanks give or take with the .75 ohm coil at 14 watts. I haven't tried the .3 ohm coil that comes in the package sealed in it's own blister pack, and probably won't for a while, the missus has discovered the Nano and refuses to give it back.
    Overall it's a good little unit. In wattage mode it just plain works and so far has no little quirks. Also as far as I can see it works exactly like the full size 80 watt iPower.
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    Squid reacted to Bebop in Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.   
    Im only basing the following opinion on what I know about notch coils. Ive never used them.
    They are designed for high flow of juice and have more surface area.  They are also designed for a quick ramp up of heat.    Guess what.  Combine those two principles and you have a recipe for spitting.
    So overwicking could be a factor.
    But overwicking isn't necessarily a bad thing unless you are underpowered or not enough airflow. Underpowered it may just boil the juice and not immediate vaporize it With enough power and great airflow it should handle overwicking.  Having enough airflow is key to producing vapor. 
    You might try ramping up the power but also really pulling harder on that to increase your airflow.  It might seem counterintuitive to pull harder on the coil that's spitting but it might work.  Just be careful.  Try using a drip tip with a screen if necessary.  
    Just a few ideas.
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    Squid got a reaction from Walt in Bump when you get something in vape mail.   
    Eleaf pico kit, COV mini Volt, Istick Power Nano kit, 2 bottles of Black Knight and 2 +1 bottles Of King of Churn (Thanks for the +1!) showed up yesterday. Ordered Saturday from the VT store. Going to miss the 2 day shipping when the warehouse moves to Cali, I'll have to wait an extra day 😢
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    Squid got a reaction from Edna in Bump when you get something in vape mail.   
    Eleaf pico kit, COV mini Volt, Istick Power Nano kit, 2 bottles of Black Knight and 2 +1 bottles Of King of Churn (Thanks for the +1!) showed up yesterday. Ordered Saturday from the VT store. Going to miss the 2 day shipping when the warehouse moves to Cali, I'll have to wait an extra day 😢
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    Squid got a reaction from Adversarious1 in Bump when you get something in vape mail.   
    Eleaf pico kit, COV mini Volt, Istick Power Nano kit, 2 bottles of Black Knight and 2 +1 bottles Of King of Churn (Thanks for the +1!) showed up yesterday. Ordered Saturday from the VT store. Going to miss the 2 day shipping when the warehouse moves to Cali, I'll have to wait an extra day 😢
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    Squid got a reaction from Walt in What did I learn about vaping today......   
    If she is waiting for a "perfectly safe" option, you could point out that breathing is not "perfectly safe". You never know what is in the air you are breathing.  A little extreme, but does have a bit of truth to it, especially if you live in a city.
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    Squid reacted to Christopher in Those of you who buy over 60ml....   
    Those are all perfect answer thanks! 
    And correct, we're happy to order in drums if that's what people want (exaggerated) but because brands and flavors sort of ebb and flow on popularity, I'd hate to have 240ml bottles just collecting dust. However, especially on our own products, offering deep discounts on large buys we're completely cool with. Thing is, we sell to distributors (naturally) at a completely different price than retail, if a customer wants to buy as much as they do, I really see no reason not to extend the discount.
    At any rate, I've added in some discounted pricing on the Black Label, Classic Line and "Explore other eLiquids" category. (Pricing is just above the add to cart button) We'll likely continue to play with these numbers a little more if things go well. (Someone today just purchased 60 bottles of classic so it appears the demand for the discount is there)
    Oh one more thing, on the Vapor Talk liquids, I've set it so you can mix and match (So 5 bottles of X, 5 bottles of Y and 6 bottles in X in a different strength still applies the discount)  
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    Squid got a reaction from Christopher in Those of you who buy over 60ml....   
    I agree, too many different sizes would be a headache. My suggestion would be to add 120ml bottles, as in my experience 30ml and 120ml are both very popular. I know that I personally would be ordering the 120ml over the 30ml.
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    Squid got a reaction from Bebop in Smok baby beast coil setting?   
    Everything I have seen is that all coils are kanthal.
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    Squid got a reaction from Walt in Smok baby beast coil setting?   
    Everything I have seen is that all coils are kanthal.
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    Squid got a reaction from Walt in Coil wire coefficients   
    Like Rich says above a lower ohm coil will produce more heat at a set voltage than a higher ohm coil. Watts are not constant across a range of resistances as they are a product, I think, of the relationship between resistance (Ohms) and voltage. It has to do with Ohm's Law. I get the basics of, but don't understand Ohm's Law well enough to explain it. All I can recommend to get it explained is to look up Ohm's Law on the net or wait for someone here that can actually explain it.
    My guess as to why we set watts on our mods is that it is actually a finer adjustment than volts.
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    Squid got a reaction from Adversarious1 in Star Wars: Rogue One (No Spoilers)   
    All I have heard it that this is a "Star Wars story". Any way to tell me how it fits into the story without spoilers? Is it a side story like a deeper look into what happened with Anakin  and OB Wan between the death of his master and the time Anakin turned, or just some random "Star Wars" type stuff that vaguely is tied to the story?
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    Squid got a reaction from Edna in Star Wars: Rogue One (No Spoilers)   
    All I have heard it that this is a "Star Wars story". Any way to tell me how it fits into the story without spoilers? Is it a side story like a deeper look into what happened with Anakin  and OB Wan between the death of his master and the time Anakin turned, or just some random "Star Wars" type stuff that vaguely is tied to the story?
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    Squid got a reaction from Foofightervapegirl in Here it is folks the first peek at the crown mini!!   
    Just some info, unless they have changed it, the istick 40 does not allow wattage changes in tc. It runs at 40 watts all the time. The only adjustment in tc is the temp
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    Squid reacted to Earthling789 in Vaping impact on oral health   
    I don't know what kind of study you're doing, and I'm not clicking the link to find out about a few subjective or bias questions which will likely lead to zero conclusions (other than "vaping is bad", which is the go-to for the medical/dental community).
    As a former researcher, I can tell you the only honest study you can do, will take at least 500 test subjects and 10-20 years to conduct properly.  You'll need 100 each of non-smokers/non-vapers for control group...100 each current smokers, former smokers who don't vape or use any other nicotine diversion, former smokers who vape, and non-smokers who vape.  You'll have to also eliminate/mitigate environmental factors, excessive drinkers, caffeine addicts, and those who consume sugar (drinks/candy), or any other known oral-health damage causing factors.
    I'd wish you luck on your endeavor, but we both know you're probably not going to be investigating this thoroughly (long-term) or seriously... because next semester you'll have a new pet-project to complete for your indoctrination officials (a.k.a professors)... rather than learning real dentistry....
    Sorry for the cynicism, but I've been around long enough in the medical field to know smoke-and-mirrors faux-research attempts when I see it....
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