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There is an increasingly large amount valid research to support vaping as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes and there is a lot of propaganda still being spread based on old and flawed studies.  The propaganda is being spread largely by people who are either ignorant to the fact they are citing flawed studies or by people who would rather see smokers continue to smoke traditional cigarettes because of the tax money it generates.
Asking on a vape forum whether ecigs are dangerous to your health or not is probably not the best place to get a fair answer to that, though.  The vast majority of us, (and by vast majority, I would guess better than 99% of us on this particular forum), started vaping to quit smoking and we will tell you all day long vaping is safer than smoking.  We will tell you that because we have seen firsthand how it has helped most of us.

The Smok coils for the TFV8 series tanks, even the .15 coils, are all kanthal. 

Just came across this information via the Not Blowing Smoke Facebook page.  While I'm filing this under the "cautiously optimistic" folder like so many other currently developing scenarios associated with the FDA, at least this one appears to be something done with good intentions.
In short, this is something posted on the FDA website regarding battery safety.  Good information for newer vapers and a good refresher for seasoned veterans.

No problem.  I'd rather provide the information so newer vapers can form their own opinions on different things than ignore concerns and see someone go back to analogs.

@Earthling789's recommendations are spot on.  If you are still unsure about which batteries would be best, there is a guy named John Muchow who has done very extensive testing on different brands of batteries.  He goes by "Mooch" on one of the other forums, but he also does a battery blog on Phil Busardo's site.

Just came across this information via the Not Blowing Smoke Facebook page.  While I'm filing this under the "cautiously optimistic" folder like so many other currently developing scenarios associated with the FDA, at least this one appears to be something done with good intentions.
In short, this is something posted on the FDA website regarding battery safety.  Good information for newer vapers and a good refresher for seasoned veterans.

No problem.  I'd rather provide the information so newer vapers can form their own opinions on different things than ignore concerns and see someone go back to analogs.

Thanks a ton for sharing this. I am going to take a break from ceramic coil forever. And will tune myself to organic cotton.
These kinda things really puts the user in a mess and eventually the whole industry suffers.




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It's entirely possible that is a particle from the actual coil. 
You can read this information that was posted and pinned here about ceramic coils. 
Feel free to form your own opinion, but it was because of this article (and a little bit of my own research subsequent to reading it) that I refuse to use ceramic coils for the time being. 

The puppy graduated... he knew all the commands. The SO still needs work.   
 

I'm interested in knowing how the SO is doing in puppy school.
I'm interested in the puppy, too...but the SO in puppy school sounds so much more fun. 

There's still that one thousandth of a percent where I'm not positive.  However, since SMOK doesn't make drop-in coils with SS wire, it doesn't make sense that they would be sending SS coils with their RBA decks.

Give me a minute to pick my jaw up from the floor.  It immediately dropped upon learning @Tamis pulling the trigger on a Baby Beast.
The only coils I've used are the T8 (.15 ohm) and the Q2 (.4 ohm version that comes pre-installed).
Both coils provide a nice balance between flavor and vapor.  The T8 coil has a slightly tighter draw than the Q2 and as a result, it is easier to mimic the MTL style you prefer.  And yes, even though it is a sub ohm tank and is meant for DTL hits, it is possible to MTL with this tank.

And here I was thinking that if her "friend" has one, then why not ask her "friend" where to get one.

Give me a minute to pick my jaw up from the floor.  It immediately dropped upon learning @Tamis pulling the trigger on a Baby Beast.
The only coils I've used are the T8 (.15 ohm) and the Q2 (.4 ohm version that comes pre-installed).
Both coils provide a nice balance between flavor and vapor.  The T8 coil has a slightly tighter draw than the Q2 and as a result, it is easier to mimic the MTL style you prefer.  And yes, even though it is a sub ohm tank and is meant for DTL hits, it is possible to MTL with this tank.

Well it was January now it's April. All good all around.I had no idea all the good things I was in store for!! We hit three months the 24th. And I am happy and in love ,and folks,this time there is no shaking it,and I don't need to!! He has survived my family....that's something. My heart is happy. I met my future husband in january. We have already discussed marriage, but we are waiting a year to do it right.....I'll let ya'll know when I get a ring on a very important finger ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

A trick I use to get resistance right is after my coils are installed I put the atty on a dedicated ohmmeter..
I then touch the posts and legs with a small screwdriver looking for any fluctuations in ohms indicating a possible lose post screw or damage to the legs...usually a simple tightening down the right post screw fixes the problem..
 
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Just bought... a bunch o'stuff from the VT store including a Smok Baby Beast and a 5-pack of coils, some more Triton coils, an Aerotank and coils along with a few others that will remain nameless until I get them shipped out to friends as gifts. Don't want to spoil the fun.   

The Baby Beast, if you decide to go that route, is currently available from Vapor Talk's own store for $21.95.  Replacement coils are currently available for $15.95 to $19.95, which is right in the range mentioned above.

I have noticed this to be very true. I have also noticed that the larger the tank, the sooner letting it sit below say half full will cause it to start leaking. My Subtank Plus will start leaking if I let it sit overnight half full, where as the subtank mini will sit for a full day or longer before any issue arises. I remove my tanks and sit them upside down on the drip tip at night or when I change tanks. 

This was all very helpful!  Thank you for elaborating on the issue!  Now I know what to do to fix any leakage in case it happens! 

I keep shop rags around.  In my car, in my work laptop case, in my desk at work...places like that.  My leakage issues are typically limited to the things I mentioned above; warm days or drastic altitude changes.  When a tank starts to leak, I wrap a shop rag around the air holes or slots and blow into the tank to blow out the liquid that has leaked.  After that, I fire the mod to heat the coil and simultaneously blow.  That will burn off any liquid that didn't get blown out.  Then I return to my regularly scheduled vaping session.
Preventing leaks in the first place is key, as you know.  Keeping your tanks in good working order (regularly inspect O-rings and gaskets, check glass integrity, proper installation of coils, etc.), don't over-fill, keep tanks upright (even the best tanks will leak when they are on their side), and keep in mind that thinner liquids are going to be more prone to leaking will help prevent leaks from happening in the first place.
Also, one other cause of leaks is NOT vaping a tank completely.  If a tanks with liquid sits for a couple of days without being used, the vacuum that is created through the act of vaping will slowly release and liquid WILL leak out. 

I keep shop rags around.  In my car, in my work laptop case, in my desk at work...places like that.  My leakage issues are typically limited to the things I mentioned above; warm days or drastic altitude changes.  When a tank starts to leak, I wrap a shop rag around the air holes or slots and blow into the tank to blow out the liquid that has leaked.  After that, I fire the mod to heat the coil and simultaneously blow.  That will burn off any liquid that didn't get blown out.  Then I return to my regularly scheduled vaping session.
Preventing leaks in the first place is key, as you know.  Keeping your tanks in good working order (regularly inspect O-rings and gaskets, check glass integrity, proper installation of coils, etc.), don't over-fill, keep tanks upright (even the best tanks will leak when they are on their side), and keep in mind that thinner liquids are going to be more prone to leaking will help prevent leaks from happening in the first place.
Also, one other cause of leaks is NOT vaping a tank completely.  If a tanks with liquid sits for a couple of days without being used, the vacuum that is created through the act of vaping will slowly release and liquid WILL leak out. 

Leakage is actually an issue that can arise with any tank, not just the "Beast" line.  Atmospheric conditions, drastic altitude changes, VG/PG ratio, coil priming method...all of these can lead to leaking.  I have Baby Beasts and Cloud Beasts in my daily rotation and, with the exception of the occasional extra warm day or trip to the mountains, I don't have any leaking issues with any of my tanks.  They both have their advantages and disadvantages over each other.  The Cloud Beast has a larger capacity, but the Baby Beast is slightly more convenient due to its more compact size.  They are both workhorses and I really wouldn't rate one better than the other. 

Give me a minute to pick my jaw up from the floor.  It immediately dropped upon learning @Tamis pulling the trigger on a Baby Beast.
The only coils I've used are the T8 (.15 ohm) and the Q2 (.4 ohm version that comes pre-installed).
Both coils provide a nice balance between flavor and vapor.  The T8 coil has a slightly tighter draw than the Q2 and as a result, it is easier to mimic the MTL style you prefer.  And yes, even though it is a sub ohm tank and is meant for DTL hits, it is possible to MTL with this tank.