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post #31 of 48
7/8/11 at 8:41am
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Awwwwwwsssssooooomeeeeee
Now, what am I going to do with my 2 packs of cigarettes? I have left?
It got here yesterday around 4:30 pm, and since I have smoked 1 cigarette - ONE!!! and I had no desire to finish..... this thing tastes much better and yes, definitely it does give me all the nicotine I need.
The only thing is that there is like a switch in my brain - when I crave nicotine, I immediately think of a cigarette... It is an automatic thing. A habit that comes along with the crave. So now, when I feel the crave for the cigarette, I just reach for the e-cig and take some puffs.... Crave gone
I got to admit, the first puffs, well, the first hour or so did not taste good - but it was MY fault. I was supposed to clean/rinse the atomizer before using it as it comes primed, but I simply could not wait.... So I just blew into it and bam! Well.... the primer does taste kinda nasty, but not nearly as nasty as a cigarette anyways.
Today it does taste much much better.
Another thing is, it is not scent-less. It smells like that smoke from a night club. At least the primer does - today I don't feel as much.
NICE to smoke on my desk and in my bedroom!
My tongue feels kinda funny though
Anyways - there you have it - I think it will be purry easy to not smoke the regular cigarettes again.... Can't wait for my other juices to get here.... Got some pretty nice flavors on the way!
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post #32 of 48
7/8/11 at 9:02am
Glad you like it!

Yeah, the primer is pretty nasty stuff, but it's usually gone in about a day. Blowing the atomizer out from the threaded end before using it the first time helps a lot. A lot of people do that for maintenance once a day or once a week, too, to get rid of old liquid. Washing out the atomizer really isn't necessary, but if you do, put a drop or two of liquid directly into it before using it again. The forums are full of threads posted by people who killed their atties by giving them too many baths in water, vodka, etc.. If performance drops off, blowing through the atty and wiping the atty and battery threads with a little alcohol should resolve the problem.

The e-liquids tend to dehydrate you a bit, which is why your tongue feels funny. Drink plenty of water to prevent that. That feeling usually disappears after a week or two, but it's still a good idea to drink water when you're vaping regularly.

Some e-liquids have little or no scent, while others do, but it's usually pleasant. DH doesn't like vanilla scent in the car, but otherwise has no objections. I was using a "rum and coke" liquid last year, and both cats and the neighbor's dog kept getting in my face when I vaped it, so I stopped using it. It was weird, because otherwise they didn't react, but there was something about the smell of that liquid they loved.

One of the things I like best about vaping is being able to do it in the house and teachers' lounge, too.
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post #33 of 48
7/8/11 at 9:26am
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Glad you like it!

Yeah, the primer is pretty nasty stuff, but it's usually gone in about a day. Blowing the atomizer out from the threaded end before using it the first time helps a lot. A lot of people do that for maintenance once a day or once a week, too, to get rid of old liquid. Washing out the atomizer really isn't necessary, but if you do, put a drop or two of liquid directly into it before using it again. The forums are full of threads posted by people who killed their atties by giving them too many baths in water, vodka, etc.. If performance drops off, blowing through the atty and wiping the atty and battery threads with a little alcohol should resolve the problem.

The e-liquids tend to dehydrate you a bit, which is why your tongue feels funny. Drink plenty of water to prevent that. That feeling usually disappears after a week or two, but it's still a good idea to drink water when you're vaping regularly.

Some e-liquids have little or no scent, while others do, but it's usually pleasant. DH doesn't like vanilla scent in the car, but otherwise has no objections. I was using a "rum and coke" liquid last year, and both cats and the neighbor's dog kept getting in my face when I vaped it, so I stopped using it. It was weird, because otherwise they didn't react, but there was something about the smell of that liquid they loved.

One of the things I like best about vaping is being able to do it in the house and teachers' lounge, too.
I am glad to know I don't need to wash the atty frequently - especially because it takes forever to dry! I have no intention to it anyways... I just really wanted to do it once to get rid of the primer. One of them came with SO much primer, that leaked over the e-cig - the whole thing was wet This is the one I washed...
I don't think I will mind having a little taste of the old liquid in it... I guess I just wait to fade off...
I guess I do need to drink loads of water then - i got restless tongue syndrome
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post #34 of 48
7/9/11 at 2:31am
The main problem is when the old liquid is menthol/mint - it's reportedly almost impossible to get rid of the taste. Usually when you switch to another flavor the new flavor becomes dominant after an hour or so.

I usually try to reserve one atomizer for tobacco flavors and use a second for sweet flavors like coffee or chocolate, because they "mix" well.
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post #35 of 48
7/9/11 at 12:33pm
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The main problem is when the old liquid is menthol/mint - it's reportedly almost impossible to get rid of the taste. Usually when you switch to another flavor the new flavor becomes dominant after an hour or so.

I usually try to reserve one atomizer for tobacco flavors and use a second for sweet flavors like coffee or chocolate, because they "mix" well.
I suppose cartos are even worst? I just ordered a 5-pack of these cartos that hold 2.5 ml and last weeks and weeks - reportedly on the forum, people have been using them daily for oven 6 weeks! Manufacturer claims you can fill them 100x. Anyways, I suppose you should mark them and use only with that flavor? Or do they transition well from one flavor to another?
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post #36 of 48
7/9/11 at 12:44pm
Just be careful with menthol or mint. The other stuff should be okay, though marking them would be even better than chancing an incompatible mix.

If the cartos start tasting a little funny or producing less vapor, throw them out. There's a guy on ECF and the biggest German forum who likes to dissect stuff, and he just posted photos of his Ego XL Cartomizer's innards. That was after just a few days of non-constant use. The big worry with the earlier versions was inhaling scorched fibers, and it doesn't look like anything has been improved. Or did you get Clearomizers? I don't think they have fibers (but I don't know that for a fact).
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post #37 of 48
7/9/11 at 12:50pm
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Just be careful with menthol or mint. The other stuff should be okay, though marking them would be even better than chancing an incompatible mix.

If the cartos start tasting a little funny or producing less vapor, throw them out. There's a guy on ECF and the biggest German forum who likes to dissect stuff, and he just posted photos of his Ego XL Cartomizer's innards. That was after just a few days of non-constant use. The big worry with the earlier versions was inhaling scorched fibers, and it doesn't look like anything has been improved. Or did you get Clearomizers? I don't think they have fibers (but I don't know that for a fact).
No, not these... I got from a guy called Bill.... From the forum, really for the echo system, but compatible with the 510. Lots of good reviews. I just got a 5-pack to try first to see how I like it. Sounds pretty practical to me if I can just screw it to the battery and go - particularly during my trips. The cleartomizers are just SO complicated!!
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post #38 of 48
7/10/11 at 10:16pm
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So........... The kit got here Thursday afternoon, and since I smoked 2 cigarettes - 1 Thursday and one Friday. I have no desire whatsoever to smoke. None. In fact, I have 2 packs of cigarettes on me, and the thought of it sounds less than appealing. My taste buds are coming back, and the sense of smell is definitely back - I have to wash my car - it smells like an ashtray
As far as the system goes, the tank/atomizer can be tricky and got me quite frustrated some times. A couple of times last night I wanted to toss it out of the window . I think the BEST part of this system are the batteries, but the atomizers can definitely get tricky and take some messing with it to work consistently. I am glad my cartomizers are getting here soon so I will have a back up plan. Will also buy a couple more attys.
Anyways - for someone who is looking for a healthier alternative to smoking - for themselves and their loved ones, this is definitely something pretty awesome.
I can't wait to try some nice juices out there and start saving some $$$ too.
Thanks for all the tips you guys! this is great! - I will keep you updated on my progress
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post #39 of 48
7/11/11 at 12:33pm
The atomizers can be a pain at times, and there are days when nothing seems to work or taste right. A lot of frustration is due to the infamous Chinese spread for factory models. You can buy three identical atties from the same lot, and one will work perfectly, another is okay, while the third is nothing but trouble.

I keep a couple different atomizer models and liquids on hand for those days.
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post #40 of 48
8/15/11 at 5:34pm
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Tricia, it is all your fault!
OMG, I am SO into this, it is not even funny!
Ok, haven't smoked a real cigarette since maybe day one or two? Ended up giving the two packs of cigs I bought to the cleaning lady

Have I saved $$$? Hum..... doubt But a lot of it is my fault - got drunk in Vegas on my b-day and lost 3 batteries so spent a lot of money right there....
Also, some money I should not spent on attys - now I learned - FORGET them! Got some AWESOME long lasting trouble free cartos and also ordered some long lasting clearomisers for the thicker juices - the Vision Deux, which holds 3.5 ml, and the CE2, holding 2ml each. They last over a month each and are easy breasy.
Now......... the juices - man, I am going NUTS
So, here is the thing: I am just making sure that for now I don't blow my "analogs" budget (cigarettes, everybody!! ).... But I am SO happy that I am not coughing anymore, that I have a TON of energy, that I don't stink, that I feel a LOT healthier, that my bronchitis is GONE, I am sleeping better........ and that I have vaped ALL THE WAY TO THE AIRPLANE GATE yeah!!!!! AND - talk about staying in non-smoking rooms!!!!!
Awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!
L-O-V-E this stuff!

Thank you so much Tricia!! Thanks for all your help - I really, really do appreciate it!!
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post #41 of 48
8/15/11 at 10:43pm
Congratulations on giving up the stinky "analogs"! I'm so glad the e-cigs are working out for you. Everybody's tastes are different. I picked up some CE2s, but still don't like the warmer vapor. The repairable Bulli atomizers are perfect for me - changing the coil/wick (heating element) is actually fun.

A lot of people turn vaping into a hobby. It sounds like you've been infected with what German vapers call HWV or Haben Will Virus, i.e. Gotta Have It Virus. The symptoms lessen with time. Now that you've found your hardware, you just have to concentrate on finding your perfect liquids (software). Once you've settled on specific hardware and software, you'll reach a break-even point and start saving a lot of money. I subscribe to online suppliers' newsletters, watch for sales and stock up on the stuff I use.

Wait till you find yourself converting other smokers - I'm up to >10 people now. People ask what I've got, and if they're interested I give them web addresses to look at.
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post #42 of 48
8/18/11 at 10:50pm
This is what I've been using:
REVIEW OF THE BULLI A2-T REPAIRABLE ATOMISER

It really has me spoiled.
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post #43 of 48
8/18/11 at 11:13pm
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This is what I've been using:
REVIEW OF THE BULLI A2-T REPAIRABLE ATOMISER

It really has me spoiled.
Huuuuummmmmm.... No way Josey! WAY WAY out of my league!!!!!
But! I am buried on a cloud of vape today
Here is my post on ECF:
OMG OMG OMG - You guys just about rocked my vaping World upside down!!! Now I have the perfect Cartos and the perfect Tanks! yuppie-eeeeeee!
Ok, so I placed 2 orders, one order for the Vision Deux, and one for the new Ce2 (missed the thread before placing the order - they are too fast releasing cool stuff!!!)
On a PM for Bad, I asked him for the EASIEST - I am not the mod type - I am a newby, vape with my eGO 1000 batteries, and like to fill a lot of juice, not mess with anything, and just vape. I also told him I had no flavor whatsoever from my thick juices when using my eGO-T tanks, and I am going to vacations out of the country, so I need something that I don't mess with it, and is somewhat durable -is not going to break (thus the reason for the new ce2s).
Anyways - he told me as a Lazy type of girl, to get the Vision Deux, a bottle of glue and a couple of replacement tubes...... So I did........
Here is what he sent me:
The Vision Deux, PLUS Another Vision Deux, Plus A vision Version One, Plus an extra Replacement tube, plus he doubled my order for the bottle filling tips!!!!!!!!!!!!
W-O-W
I am in love with these guys!!!!!
Now here is the Awesome part: I wanted to put this puppy to the test So I remove the mouth tip, put the bottle filling cap on my beloved BWB applewood juice bottle, and squeeze it in.... Place the mouth tip back, battery on, vape.................. OMG CLOUDS and CLOUDS of immediate vapor! no mess, no fiddling!
YEY! I am in apple vapor heeeeaven! And my goodness..... TASTE....... Yey, I can taste!!!!
Thank you guys!! Yey!!! Can't wait for the Ce2s so I can vape my BWB juices on the road! yey!
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post #44 of 48
8/18/11 at 11:15pm
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and......

I can even tell the taste of apple peel on the tip of my tongue - that's what I call a pure tasting vaping experience! yeyeye!

:c lap:
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post #45 of 48
8/18/11 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by jcat View Post
This is what I've been using:
REVIEW OF THE BULLI A2-T REPAIRABLE ATOMISER

It really has me spoiled.
BTW Tricia, how does it taste? The juice? Is it pretty clean? Do you get a lot of taste? Because with thos A/B tanks I never got any taste at all..... But I see the wicks are totally different, so that must make a World of difference!
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post #46 of 48
8/18/11 at 11:53pm
There's loads of taste! I change the coil about once a week, so part of it is that I always have a new atomizer without the breaking-in period. I tend to use the A2-T more than the A-2, because the tank is more convenient, but both have great taste, vapor and throat hit.

I know what you mean about the A/B tanks. I had one with great taste, but the second one bought at the same time is really blaah.
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post #47 of 48
8/25/11 at 12:57am
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Holly cow Tricia!!! I gotta say... I have been really into flavors... And I never thought I would say that! Talk about desserts, toffee... Caramel... Yummy!
But... Man, if you are into tobacco..... Holly mother of all Lords! Have you tried BWB RY4 ? WoW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Actually................ The ejoker.... Applewood.... Malty toffee.... What is bad in that place???
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post #48 of 48
8/28/11 at 9:06am
I picked up some disposable e-cigs with RY4 flavor for people to try - it's good, but I don't think I could vape it all day like I can the Virginia.
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