Batteries, flavours and a Chinese Provari

[Pezz]

Hi there

I'm new to the forum and new to vaping.  In the two months I've been off the smokes I have become somewhat obsessed with e-cigarettes and have to say I'm loving that it's so much more involving than just rolling cigarettes.

You guys are all too good a providing answers to just about every question under the sun so I've been lurking for a while but now I've got a few questions.

1)  I want to charge 18350 batteries in an XTAR WP2 charger.  It comes with 2 spacers but the battery still looks loose in the charging slot.  Should I use 3 (Or even 4) to make it more of a tight connection?

2) I'm starting to build supplies for my own DIY liquids.  Is there a thread somewhere that suggests 10 or so basic flavours that will give me a good basic set up.  It seems that a sweetener is a good idea I'm wandering what else people use to add a little extra flavour to a basic mix.


And finally (I think I've gone on long enough for a first post)

3) Why haven't the Chinese been able to produce a cheaper copy of the Provari?  In the short time I've been reading about PVs I have seen that they are quick to clone just about every other product but it does seem that the almighty Provari is untouchable.

[OneDay]

Hi Pezz and welcome. I charge 18350's in a WP2 with 2 spacers no problem

[Mev]

I have the WP6 and guessing it's the same lenghwise but can charge 6 batts at once and I use 4 spacers for 18350 batts. You can just get some bolts with the right threading and cut to suit instead of buying more spacers.

[Moggy]

2) I'm starting to build supplies for my own DIY liquids. Is there a thread somewhere that suggests 10 or so basic flavours that will give me a good basic set up. It seems that a sweetener is a good idea I'm wandering what else people use to add a little extra flavour to a basic mix.


You can use Ethyl Maltol or Stevia Extract for sweetener. EM has a slight Candy Floss taste to it and some say can be used as a flavour on its own. For added creamyness you can use Dulce de Leche. Then there is a product called VapeWizard which "contributes toward softening any acidic/sour perception, it assists in making vapour thicker, and it delivers both body and depth to any e-liquid".

For a 10 flavour startup its hard to say, it depends on what flavours you like and whether you want to stick to tobacco, fruit, sweet choc, or coffee's.

Mono

[DiscoDes]

Hi Pez &

For help with mixing have a read through HERE

[meeee]

I find the flattops are a bit loose in my WP2 with 2 spacers they do charge fine though.

[Perpetua]

Mar 21, 2013 22:27:04 GMT Pezz said:

 Why haven't the Chinese been able to produce a cheaper copy of the Provari?  In the short time I've been reading about PVs I have seen that they are quick to clone just about every other product but it does seem that the almighty Provari is untouchable.

A warm welcome to you Pezz.


The Zmax's we've bought on our forum Co-op buys have been none to shabby for £46.00.

[irishcas]

Hi Pezz & welcome

[esmecullen]

a warm prezz

[Roscopecotrain]

Hello pez. Welcome aboard.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2

[sleepyduck]

Hi Pezz

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome Pezz

[kirrielad]

Hello and

[Deleted]

& hello, Pezz!

[Pezz]

Thanks to all for the welcome - You're such a friendly and helpful bunch.

Batteries - Some good advice - I'll have to look into getting a couple of longish bolts to use as spacers - Would it matter what they are made of?

Flavours - I've been enjoying the fruits more than the tobaccos. I guess I'll spend more time looking at other peoples recipes and then go shopping.

I wander if there is a list of suggestions of flavours to try before you die (Boba's bounty pops up in too many posts for me not to be intrigued).

Perpetua - Co-ops look to be such a great idea (My bank manager will disagree) I think I'll keep an eye on what's going on. I've got an Itaste SVD on order which is my first big purchase so it's going to be some time before I'm in the market for another mod.