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02-05-2012, 05:17 PM
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#1 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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| Patience.... enjoy my vent/rant/observations/post
1st Month Recap- Same cost as Cigs for First month...
It was exciting finding out how much Vaping has progressed since '07! I was so happy to be off smokes again. Hours of research turned to days, then weeks... Then THIS PLACE!  Some very good deals in here brought me into possession of the best (IMO) NOOB pv's and mods, and DIY Juice! Going into Month Two = Keeping cost down! Why pay as much as I was smoking? But, after trying a few weeks of mixing my own Juices, I've noticed some things...
My Resorrector cartos do NOT work as well with my Heavy VG mixes.
Flavor is not as strong- I'm getting some drier hits than before.
My tanks are 3/4 full but cart runs dry often, and I have to blow into them, then suck hard to get juice from my DCC 6ml tanks into the carto.
I'm running on 3.3?ish Voltage eGo's which do not fluctuate (same hit every time) so I know it's a juice issue.
I could drill bigger holes in the tank cartos to help flow, but I hate knowing they worked flawlessly with thinner juice
(first one finally burnt out after 3 weeks of daily use!)
Another option is upping the Voltage...
My semi-VV Lux can do 3.4, 3.7 or 4.0, and cartos work better on it, but it doesn't last long on 4V (Not enough to go through workday) And I can not put any tank on it.
Super-T P+18650 option = it's a COSTLY Option!
Mechanical switch will give me higher power, BUT with NO Safety controls (other than a switch I have to remember to lock into place) ;(
So what I thought would be a cheap month, may entail modding my stuff or buying more expensive stuff.
Oh well, the longer I can stop from buying the cancer packs, the longer I'll live happily ever after!
Good Luck, God Bless, and Keep Vapin' everyone! 
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02-05-2012, 07:37 PM
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#2 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| Just keep working it Rice...you'll find you groove and then it all becomes a non factor and gets really cheap..congratz on the 2nd month!!!
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02-05-2012, 07:46 PM
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#3 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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| Thanks Berger!
BTW- my eGo-T atties (LR + SR) are DONE! - both are very tight draws, with no taste. cleaning isn't helping so I ripped one apart. coil was gunked up bad, I cleaned it, but lost the wick... tried dripping on it- uhggg!
They lasted about 4-5 weeks of fairly solid use each. I would not recommend these atomizer/tanks anymore, but ego batts are still good IMO. | |
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02-05-2012, 07:49 PM
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#4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago
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| I notice when I add 5 - 10% water in my mix it really thins it out. It has helped fill my cartos with ease for sure. | 
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02-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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#5 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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| Thanks Tony, I'll try that! | |
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02-05-2012, 09:03 PM
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#6 | | awarded title of Sir Arse Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisiana
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| Ricer,
adjust the thickness of your juice to match your style. No need to vape thick juice (unless you drip). The Dr. Kavorkee DIY Juice Tester
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A good e-juice, fresh carto, and 3.7 volts from a REALLY REALLY BIG battery works for me. YMMV
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...Quasi was right...Once
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02-05-2012, 09:34 PM
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#7 | | Gangsta Chimp Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Joplin, MO - USA
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| Yes, thinner juice will help your wicking problem, but higher voltage will not. HV uses even more juice.
Also, since you're not happy with the flavor, consider adding more. That will also thin your mix. Most recipes are for high percentages of PG, which doesn't cover up flavors like VG does. 2 birds, 1 stone. 
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02-05-2012, 11:16 PM
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#8 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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| Thanks Rocket, great info. - I bumped that thread for others to enjoy also!  Quote:
Originally Posted by quasimod  Yes, thinner juice will help your wicking problem, but higher voltage will not. HV uses even more juice.
Also, since you're not happy with the flavor, consider adding more. That will also thin your mix. Most recipes are for high percentages of PG, which doesn't cover up flavors like VG does. 2 birds, 1 stone. | Wow! VG covers flavors more?
And HV will not help wicking?
...I learn so much every time I'm here!
Thank you guys so much again. I'll be trying the water thinning tomorrow, God Bless! | |
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02-06-2012, 10:51 PM
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#9 | | Dismembered Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA
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| Quote:
Super-T P+18650 option = it's a COSTLY Option!
Mechanical switch will give me higher power, BUT with NO Safety controls (other than a switch I have to remember to lock into place) ;(
| Well I can't speak for the new SuperT ones but mechanical switches will give you less power. They need to be constantly cleaned. Banging some hard piece of metal against a battery terminal is not a good switch.
There are literally thousands of posts on the care and feeding of the various mechanical switches over the years.
Lotsa posts on how the newer real switched REOs, or the Phideas (also a real switch) hit harder than the mechanical ones.
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02-07-2012, 12:10 AM
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#10 | | Gangsta Chimp Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Joplin, MO - USA
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Originally Posted by JohnnyJames ...mechanical switches will give you less power... | Yes, but @ ~ 6V, that's a "feature", LOL.
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Originally Posted by Rocketman ...Quasi is right... | | |
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02-07-2012, 01:53 AM
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#11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston,TX
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| i like the super-t's myself..lol 
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02-07-2012, 12:49 PM
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#12 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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| Nice- 18650?
I'm still trying to justify it... I mean it is locally made! We all need to stimulate the economy, right?
Wife thinks car window tint is more important... Not!
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02-07-2012, 01:05 PM
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#13 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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Originally Posted by JohnnyJames Well I can't speak for the new SuperT ones but mechanical switches will give you less power. They need to be constantly cleaned. Banging some hard piece of metal against a battery terminal is not a good switch.
There are literally thousands of posts on the care and feeding of the various mechanical switches over the years.
Lotsa posts on how the newer real switched REOs, or the Phideas (also a real switch) hit harder than the mechanical ones. | hmmm... banging a switch/post at 4.2V will not have more power, and hit harder than a regulated 3.4 I'm doing now with my ego?
The mod reviews on those Reo's and Phid's say "you have to get the feel for when it's too wet, too dry, slurpy, squonked, low batt, etc..."
Atomizers are one thing I had a lot of problems with before.
I wasted a lot of time with bad results. Good Attys cost a lot more than I'm willing to spend to try it again (so far).
I'm only at a point where carts and tanks are discrete and user friendly enough for me to do at work without hassle. And, since I only get short breaks, I have no time to "fiddle" with stuff!
Need something that hits good every time, and lasts forever! SuperT P+18650 is what I'm shooting for (eventually)
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02-07-2012, 01:34 PM
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#14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston,TX
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| its a 10440...the baby..lol
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02-07-2012, 01:37 PM
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#15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston,TX
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| if you go talk to window tinters with cash in hand..things are generally cheaper...
i got my 2006 dodge caravan with Viper Tint(the best -- lifetime warranty)...and a viper alarm...2 door actuators for $500 cash... on the books just the window tint for the kind i got was 700 because of all the windows. Quote:
Originally Posted by WyldRice Nice- 18650?
I'm still trying to justify it... I mean it is locally made! We all need to stimulate the economy, right?
Wife thinks car window tint is more important... Not! |
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02-07-2012, 04:47 PM
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#16 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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Originally Posted by bamsbbq if you go talk to window tinters with cash in hand..things are generally cheaper... | I gotta guy... My kids have sensitive eyes (after $26K worth of eye surgerys!)  $160 for everything but the front... shhh! 
That was her TL... now onto the Accord.
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Reason: Not illegal! We have a PRESCRIPTION FOR TINT FROM OUR OPTHOMOLOGIST! (Get one!)
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02-07-2012, 04:54 PM
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#17 | | Incurably Ill Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pasadena, MD
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Originally Posted by ToweKnee I notice when I add 5 - 10% water in my mix it really thins it out. It has helped fill my cartos with ease for sure. | I second this advice. but I use distilled water. start with 1-2% and work up from there. The smallest amount of water will really thin it out. it's quite surprising.
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02-07-2012, 07:25 PM
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#18 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| I like using PG to thin..it aint scotch..
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02-07-2012, 07:41 PM
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#19 | | Vapezilla Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Heaven
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Originally Posted by WyldRice Nice- 18650?
I'm still trying to justify it... I mean it is locally made! We all need to stimulate the economy, right?
Wife thinks car window tint is more important... Not! | Hey, window tint can come in handy in the daytime. Nice and discrete | |
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02-08-2012, 11:36 AM
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#20 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by guedesigns I second this advice. but I use distilled water. start with 1-2% and work up from there. The smallest amount of water will really thin it out. it's quite surprising. | Yea distilled water is what I meant heh. | |
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02-08-2012, 12:12 PM
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#21 | | VAPINsinc89! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesnowta
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Originally Posted by RY4 Hey, window tint can come in handy in the daytime. Nice and discrete | I know- ...so does the Mrs.! Why do you think it's on HER priority list? lol
But she really surprised me today.
I went online and drooled over the SuperT pics again... 
She asked how long shipping will take?
I say at least 2 weeks...
She said...
"  Order it...
Happy Valentines Day!" Woo Hoo!
18650 Slant top!
(You guys will be the first to get a review)
If it doesn't work well, I can sell it fast...
I hear there's NONE in the classifieds for a reason. Waiting times can be up to 6 weeks when he gets really busy. And with the "Mod Explosion" with the V3 (if it's real) may put these things on permanent hold over some legal issues. I hope I get mine before anything like this happens!
And yes- I bought some Distilled water for diluting - along with WifeyPoo's V-day present! (Some earrings and a heart pendant!) | |
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02-08-2012, 07:29 PM
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#22 | | Why So Serious ? Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Almost Heaven WV
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Originally Posted by WyldRice I know- ...so does the Mrs.! Why do you think it's on HER priority list? lol
But she really surprised me today.
I went online and drooled over the SuperT pics again...
She asked how long shipping will take?
I say at least 2 weeks...
She said...
" Order it...
Happy Valentines Day!" Woo Hoo!
18650 Slant top!
(You guys will be the first to get a review)
If it doesn't work well, I can sell it fast...
I hear there's NONE in the classifieds for a reason. Waiting times can be up to 6 weeks when he gets really busy. And with the "Mod Explosion" with the V3 (if it's real) may put these things on permanent hold over some legal issues. I hope I get mine before anything like this happens!
And yes- I bought some Distilled water for diluting - along with WifeyPoo's V-day present! (Some earrings and a heart pendant!) | Gratz on getting what you wanted
As for the WifeyPoo...I hope you went to Jareds 
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#23 | | Darth Vaper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by WyldRice I gotta guy... My kids have sensitive eyes (after $26K worth of eye surgerys!) $160 for everything but the front... shhh!
That was her TL... now onto the Accord. | Can't do that in Mass...they make you peel it off. I had some green tint you could see right through and they STILL made me take it off!
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A good e-juice, fresh carto, and 3.7 volts from a REALLY REALLY BIG battery works for me. YMMV
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#25 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| here were allowed up to 80% on front side windows...no on windshield...everything else limo black is OK
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