Hi all! Complete newbie, couple of questions.

[Chrissie]

I agree with lal, it looks like your battery has a standard 510/ego thread so most clearos etc will fit it

[giles]

Yep, looks like an evod. There are some evod clones about - some people have reported getting a batch of cheap ones from China some of which leaked. No particular reason to think there's anything wrong with yours, but if you think its a clone maybe put it in a plastic bag or wrap it in tissue when you put it in your pocket until you are sure of it.

You can get replacement heads for it, pretty cheap, or even buy wire & wick and rewick the old ones instead.

[boyofford]

Nov 10, 2013 22:51:21 GMT giles said:

Yep, looks like an evod. There are some evod clones about - some people have reported getting a batch of cheap ones from China some of which leaked. No particular reason to think there's anything wrong with yours, but if you think its a clone maybe put it in a plastic bag or wrap it in tissue when you put it in your pocket until you are sure of it.

You can get replacement heads for it, pretty cheap, or even buy wire & wick and rewick the old ones instead.

I was holding it while talking and leaked A LOT through the little air holes on my jeans earlier, may of been leaking in my coat but Have not noticed lots.
Could it just be the way its held? guessing no.
Dam things on charge now.... think I'll order a starter kit type thingy and keep this as a spare, would a variable battery be preferable or is it overkill for a newbie?

[chykensa]

boyofford - no, a VV battery would definitely not be overkill, you'll love the variability of it, and it will enhance your vape. You may want to have a look HERE for a good kit which would introduce you to Mini Protanks and give you a spare battery and charger too!
Protanks just DON'T leak - in my experience anyway. And these prices are unbeatable.
HERE is a good deal for Spinner batteries which will give you the chance to experiment with VV without breaking the bank.

[giles]

Nov 10, 2013 23:11:17 GMT boyofford said:

.. leaked A LOT through the little air holes ..

That usually happens because the wick isn't thick enough, in which case when you fit a replacement head the problem will probably go away. You can also solve it by buying some wick and putting an extra strand on yourself, which is pretty cheap & easy but I appreciate may be more than you want to think about at this stage.

And you should be able to hold an evod at any angle whatever, so you have a bad evod, but if it is leaking through the air holes then it is probably also gurgling when you vape? If so, take it off the battery and blow through it (tip in mouth as usual) onto a tissue until no more juice comes out. If all the juice came out forget it otherwise you can use it OK if you keep it tip down except while you are actually vaping.

Nov 10, 2013 23:11:17 GMT boyofford said:

would a variable battery be preferable or is it overkill for a newbie?

It's a matter of opinion, but I don't think a spinner or twist is overkill, but I wouldn't get anything much fancier than that as yet. Technical development is pretty fast, and if you do eventually want something with more power or features than a spinner there'll probably be better and/or cheaper devices available than there are now. And many of those of us who have more expensive stuff also have spinners for out & about.

[boyofford]

Nov 10, 2013 23:34:47 GMT chykensa said:

boyofford - no, a VV battery would definitely not be overkill, you'll love the variability of it, and it will enhance your vape. You may want to have a look HERE for a good kit which would introduce you to Mini Protanks and give you a spare battery and charger too!
Protanks just DON'T leak - in my experience anyway. And these prices are unbeatable.
HERE is a good deal for Spinner batteries which will give you the chance to experiment with VV without breaking the bank.

good links, and looking at my signature my current device has already paid for itself anyhow!

Think i'm gona go for these then! and keep this battery as extra spare.

[boyofford]

Nov 10, 2013 23:38:31 GMT giles said:

Nov 10, 2013 23:11:17 GMT boyofford said:

.. leaked A LOT through the little air holes ..

That usually happens because the wick isn't thick enough, in which case when you fit a replacement head the problem will probably go away. You can also solve it by buying some wick and putting an extra strand on yourself, which is pretty cheap & easy but I appreciate may be more than you want to think about at this stage.

And you should be able to hold an evod at any angle whatever, so you have a bad evod, but if it is leaking through the air holes then it is probably also gurgling when you vape? If so, take it off the battery and blow through it (tip in mouth as usual) onto a tissue until no more juice comes out. If all the juice came out forget it otherwise you can use it OK if you keep it tip down except while you are actually vaping.

Nov 10, 2013 23:11:17 GMT boyofford said:

would a variable battery be preferable or is it overkill for a newbie?

It's a matter of opinion, but I don't think a spinner or twist is overkill, but I wouldn't get anything much fancier than that as yet. Technical development is pretty fast, and if you do eventually want something with more power or features than a spinner there'll probably be better and/or cheaper devices available than there are now. And many of those of us who have more expensive stuff also have spinners for out & about.

Tried what you said and it kept dripping out so guess not a good one! still worth keeping the battery though I guess.
Will the charger be ok to use with other devices? such as the ones in the links above?

[giles]

Nov 10, 2013 23:57:29 GMT boyofford said:

Tried what you said and it kept dripping out so guess not a good one! still worth keeping the battery though I guess.
Will the charger be ok to use with other devices? such as the ones in the links above?

Ah well, worth a try.
Yes, certainly keep the battery, and the charger should be fine with those.

[boyofford]

Nov 10, 2013 23:34:47 GMT chykensa said:

boyofford - no, a VV battery would definitely not be overkill, you'll love the variability of it, and it will enhance your vape. You may want to have a look HERE for a good kit which would introduce you to Mini Protanks and give you a spare battery and charger too!
Protanks just DON'T leak - in my experience anyway. And these prices are unbeatable.
HERE is a good deal for Spinner batteries which will give you the chance to experiment with VV without breaking the bank.

Just a update, just bought two MINI PROTANK KITs from myepack through your link (bought one for mrs too) and found VISION SPINNER 1300 MAH on same website few quid cheaper and saved on postage.

Thanks a ton mate!

Off to get samples of joosejuice now before my stuff runs out.

[boyofford]

Nov 11, 2013 0:31:48 GMT boyofford said:

Nov 10, 2013 23:34:47 GMT chykensa said:

boyofford - no, a VV battery would definitely not be overkill, you'll love the variability of it, and it will enhance your vape. You may want to have a look HERE for a good kit which would introduce you to Mini Protanks and give you a spare battery and charger too!
Protanks just DON'T leak - in my experience anyway. And these prices are unbeatable.
HERE is a good deal for Spinner batteries which will give you the chance to experiment with VV without breaking the bank.

Just a update, just bought two MINI PROTANK KITs from myepack through your link (bought one for mrs too) and found VISION SPINNER 1300 MAH on same website few quid cheaper and saved on postage.

Thanks a ton mate!

Off to get samples of joosejuice now before my stuff runs out.

Good to know its faulty and not the norm! no way could get Mrs into this with permanent oil leaks!

[chykensa]

Don't think you'll be disappointed with those purchases boyofford, do let us know when they arrive and your first impressions. Let your new vaping journey begin!!

[charon]

giles

And you should be able to hold an evod at any angle whatever, so you have a bad evod, but if it is leaking through the air holes then it is probably also gurgling when you vape? If so, take it off the battery and blow through it (tip in mouth as usual) onto a tissue until no more juice comes out. If all the juice came out forget it otherwise you can use it OK if you keep it tip down except while you are actually vaping.
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Hmmm and just what are you up to whilst vaping?

[giles]