Any vapers out there

[PaulInBHC]

I used a pass through with a USB plug when I sat at the computer. You need to find out if your USB port is powered or not. I gave up on ecigs after a while.

[Ace.....]

After a while.....
I think for me, that was around two weeks.

Don't get me wrong.
The kit is exceptionally well done.
Just like a pack of cigs.

I was/am well sorted with the filling method... and perfect for a night out.
But as Drawkcab said:

I'm kind of tired of the batteries of the cig-like systems dying on me as well as goofing around with the cartos.

To me that summed it up perfectly.

I noted the pass thru sys, and nearly went down the mid route: cigar sized ego/tornado.
But I thought.
Hang on..... you've just forked out a load of dosh for an acceptable 'night out' cig.
Perhaps, if I buy a tornado type, I'll still end up buying a decent tank sys.

As Grenage said:

Most users will probably move on to more practical/economical systems after a while

So that's what I did.

Given hind-sight; I think I should have started with a bit of kit like you describe (the pass thru sys).
Then I'd have a decent 'night out' vape, rather than the mini cigs ( which as I said, are a perfect imitation, but way too limited).

So I guess it's a cautionary tale.

Will I get the kit you have (is it ego kit?).
Maybe.
Perhaps when I've forgotten about the money I've already spent

[73ckn797]

Will I get the kit you have (is it ego kit?).
Maybe.
Perhaps when I've forgotten about the money I've already spent

I started with a cigarette style kit but within 2 weeks went with the eGo and a clearomizer. The battery will last me all day and partly into the next morning. I have 2 eGo 900Mah batteries, keeping one charged and ready to go. Your mileage may vary depending on how much you are vaping through the day. Been 2 months and the eGo is great for me. I have several flavors I rotate through each day. Using several clearomizers for each flavor. I am starting to see the difference in cost already.

I use a 18mg nicotine level and it works for me.

Some good local e-juices I found are here:
http://www.heathersheavenlyvapes.com/store3/

http://www.vaperite.com/vaperite-e-j...d-tobacco.html

[Ace.....]

I'm still waiting for my kit., but in the meantime I've just been looking at the relationship between batteries, mAh, ohms, and sweetspots.

A 1100mAh battery is supposedly designed to efficiently deliver 1.1A for one hour........ presumably allowing it to achieve its quoted 500 recharges (edit: see last para).
It seems a bit obvious, when written down, but in fact I've not seen this discussed on vaping sites, probably because the focus is on VV and the resistance of the coil.
The battery has to deliver what the coil demands.

However, if the above logic is true, the 1100mAh batteries I've ordered, are best suited to a 3.4 ohm coil, consuming 4 watts.

http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-ohm.htm

Reading this discussion:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...weet-spot.html

I see that 4 watts is to the low end of the vaping scale..... some talk about 4 - 8 watts....... 4 for fruit, and 8 for tobacco liquids.
The VIVI Nova kit 2.5 comes with 1.8, 2.4, and 2.8 ohm coils.
If I use the 2.8 coil, this will draw 1.3 amps (just a touch over spec), but will raise the wattage to 4.9 watts.

From this research, I'm beginning to get a handle on vaping technology - battery life against vaping requirements.
I'm now much more interested in squeezing in an 18650 2600+mAh into 'The Bolt'.
This would allow me to vape in the 4 - 8 watt range, whilst drawing less than the quoted rating.
This should mean that it will last longer between charges, whilst being rechargable many more times.

Just one more note.
Whilst drafting this post I fell upon this interesting site that tests batteries:
http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p...-chargers.html

They believe that most manufacturers test their batteries at 20% of their rated value, therefore I guess this is where they get their 500 cycles from, and hence the disparity with what vapers actually get.
But still, as a general rule, higher rated is better all round.
(and if the above site is to be believed, then avoid ultrafire batteries)

[Grenage]

Well if there's one thing I'll say, it's that everything is relative, but you adjust pretty quickly. For example - you start off with an entry level e-cig; you get a bigger model with more power etc, and it's really great (by comparison). You get another model, with [I]more power/capacity/throat-hit/everything, and it's really great (by comparison). After a while, you get used to it, and you might as well have been in on the 'mid-range' model.

BTW: Totally Wicked list their batteries as "Up to 300 charges", which seems more feasible. I think mine are going to last about 100 (tops) before I chuck them!

[|{urse]

Oh, you guys are talking about vaping tobacco, nevermind.

[Ace.....]

My new vaping kit finally arrived today from the UK, 7 days after ordering - £1.99 shipping & handling.
Good deal I think.

Batteries went on charge so I had time to take a few photos (shown below).
Open each in a new tab to get the full detail.

1. is the assembled e-cig (!) comprising of 'The Bolt' and the 'Vivi Nova 2.5'
2. The Vivi Nova e-liquid reservoir and atomiser.
3. Close up of the resistance coil, wrapped around the wick

The wick holds the e-liquid in constant contact with the coil.
When the button is pressed, the coil heats, and the liquid vaporises.

I'm gonna try it out.


.......... Yes.... very nice.

I washed the reservoir and wick first in water; filled her up, and it worked perfectly.
I'm trying it first with the 2.4 ohm coil.

My mix is
1.6ml Nicotine
1.6ml Aqueous Glycerine
4.6ml Propolyne Glycol
10 drops Ice Cool Menthol
10 drops Cigar
25 drops American Red

It gives a good consistent throat hit, and plenty of vapour volume.
The size and ergonomics are very good for my hand, with the button falling perfectly to my thumb.

At first attempt I'd class it as a success

[Grenage]

Awesome; hope it continues to work out!

[Old_Grey_Wolf]

I have two eGO-T e-sigs with Mop Head Clearomizers and 650 mAh batteries.

When I need to replace the batteries I will go with 1000 mAh or better batteries.

I use 18 mg fluid.

[Ace.....]

Ah!
So I take it that the eGO-T has the battery container, rather than the custom made battery.
I guess the main restriction is simply the cell dimensions.

I'm currently carrying out a study into batteries for vaping; but I'm concentrating on 18650's as they will fit The Bolt and most of the mod kit in circulation.
By good fortune, this appears to be an extremely popular cell to study, probably because it is used in so many apps such as laptops etc.
You have still got to be careful of dimensions though, even within the 18650 category.

I was really surprised at the differences, eg. between 62mm and 70mm in length!!!!
Have they never heard of standards?

I'd be interested to hear how big a capacity cell you can squeeze into the eGO.
I reckon this could be the next purchase.