New to the forum

[jimbo99]

Hi Guys.

Decided I would like to look in to 'vaping' not least because of the price of cigs these days. I'm confused with the range available so reading what I can on here.

Availability also seems to be an issue (at least in the high street), so any hints and tips welcome for sourcing etc.

[Ripshod]

Welcome to AAEC jimbo. Have a good read around, there's loads of info here. My one bit of advice is not to just go buying anything that looks too good to be true - they generally are. Having said that I'm sure you're going to decide on your next step by what you're about to read on here

[Roscopecotrain]

Hello and welcome to aaec.

[CaptainChaos]

jimbo99 ello & welcome to one of the nicest places you could possibly visit for vaping advice.

I am not the best person to ask for what you should get to start with because, as others will tell you, it has become a shiny obsession with me & I am enjoying every second of it

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome jimbo99

Have a look at this thread to start with to help you get to know about the different kits etc that are available -

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/28309/pics-vids-get-started-abbreviations?page=1&scrollTo=513677

Availability on most high streets is still very limited & often over priced. Have a look at what some of the good online vendors have to offer -

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/board/30/vendors-board-cig-eliquid-retailers

[djs]

Hi jimbo99

Availability on the high street is just one of the pitfalls.

An e-cig which looks like a cigarette is as good as useless, unless you don't smoke a lot or want to dual fuel. You've done well to come on here.

It's such a shame millions of people are buying almost-useless products and not giving themselves a chance at a real alternative to smoking.

Sales of "look-a-likes" are slowing down really fast.... I would happily see them made illegal with the B.S. the brands are touting.

[Perpetua]

A warm welcome to you jimbo99.

You might find some useful information on this thread:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/28309/pics-vids-get-started-abbreviations?page=1&scrollTo=513677

Myepack is a popular forum Vendor, with some good prices on kit.

myepack.co.uk/

[gill2009]

 Hi jimbo99...

 All I would say is please read all the helpful tips, before buying.

 This is such a friendly, helpful forum...& a big welcome to you 

[Clivia]

hi and welcome jimbo99 - best thing is just ask ask ask - that's what I do all the time and the result is a happy - oh and don't believe CaptainChaos - he knows by now far more than he admits

[charon]

Greetings and welcome to AAEC jimbo99

Enjoy

[jimbo99]

Thanks a lot guys.

From reading so far, it seemed the 'supermarket' e-cigs (the lookalikes) weren't that great, as opposed to getting something a bit more 'substantial'.

I must admit the one thing I hadn't thought about (until reading about on here) was the fact that you need to 'stock up' not just on the consumables, but

on batteries since you can't just pop into the corner shop for a 'ten pack'!

Thanks for the links here, I'll have a good look about also, and certainly look/ask for advice!

Jimbo

[djs]

May 17, 2014 21:16:06 GMT jimbo99 said:

I must admit the one thing I hadn't thought about (until reading about on here) was the fact that you need to 'stock up' not just on the consumables, but on batteries since you can't just pop into the corner shop for a 'ten pack'!

Things like batteries are often available from town centre shops. The biggest problem is either paying too much or getting the lowest quality.

The top e-cig vendors are *incredibly* fast at getting stuff out to customers. I've had a battery go down, ordered around lunch time and had it next morning... but yes, you are right. (You can't rely on this either....)

My daily vape is an Innokin itasteVV... it's a squared off battery with variable power. Most of the time at home, I use the big brother (the MVP)... or another tube mod.

[tomj777]

It's quite normal, I think, to be utterly bewildered at the start of vaping - so many variables, so much choice and oh my, so much information.

I ended up writing a long `help` email on UKV entitled "Bewildered of Berkshire" where I was given specific advice and acted upon it - eight months in and I'm a vaping evangelist with agitator tendancies and a very bad case of shinyitus and am in remission following a Fasttech Porn Addiction.
Key bit of advice: have two of everything for when something goes wrong (at least start with two batteries and two clearo's / tanks: plenty of good online stores - myepack as above and vape escape are where I started - both incredibly professional - take note of the discount thread). Visit a dedicated vaping shop and try flavours (spend some money there - we need them to survive, although most of us will leave the B&M's to thrive on our recommendations and we tend to go online).

Suggest you get a couple of batteries (with 510 connectors) between 650 mAh and 1100 mAh
A couple of tanks (protank 3 is good, as are the mid-range Innokins)
A couple of tobacco juices (strength dependant upon tank type and how much you smoke today). Expect to spend between £30 and £50 as an initial outlay, including juice.
Expect to go off the tobacco flavours for a while when your tastebuds return...

Hey - tell us more about what you want and we'll probably be a little more specific.... Either way, you're in a good place with friendly and helpful people.

And be welcome.

[Super-Shiny]

Hello and jimbo99

[Super-Shiny]

Might help a bit, a oldish copy and paste:

Basic Kit:

Battery - Spinner : myepack.co.uk/batteries/vision-spinner-1300-mah.html or myepack.co.uk/batteries/vision-spinner-2.html
Small atomizer: myepack.co.uk/clearomizers/kanger-mini-protank-3.html
Large atomizer: myepack.co.uk/clearomizers/kanger-aerotank.html
Spare heads for the above atomizers: myepack.co.uk/accessories/kanger-dual-coil-head.html
Charger: myepack.co.uk/batteries/usb-charger-for-e-vod.html

Advanced Kit:

Battery - MVP 2 (color of your choice): myepack.co.uk/mods.html?p=2
Small atomizer: myepack.co.uk/clearomizers/kanger-mini-protank-3.html
Large atomizer: myepack.co.uk/clearomizers/kanger-aerotank.html
Spare heads for the above atomizers: myepack.co.uk/accessories/kanger-dual-coil-head.html

Highly Advanced Kit:

Battery - Provari (color of your choice): www.vapeescape.co.uk/MODS--Advanced/Provari-Mini/Provari-Mini-V2.5.Html?cPath=66_71
Extension cap if you want the Provari to take 18490/18500 batteries for longer runtime between charges: www.vapeescape.co.uk/MODS--Advanced/Provari-Mini/Provari-Extension-Cap.html?cPath=66_71
Small atomizer: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Tanks--Accessories/Kanger-Mini-Protank-3.Html?cPath=7_16
Large atomizer: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Tanks--Accessories/Kanger-Aerotank.Html?cPath=7_16
Spare heads for the above atomizers: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Tanks--Accessories/Protank-3-Aerotank-Evod-Glass-T3D-Heads-5.Html
Batteries for the Provari 18490: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Li-Ion-Batteries/AW-IMR-Batteries.Html?cPath=66_71
Batteries for the Provari 18350: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Li-Ion-Batteries/AW-IMR-Batteries.Html?cPath=66_71
Battery charger: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Chargers/XTAR-MP1S.html?cPath=7_8


Some 5ml sample flavors for you to try: www.vapeescape.co.uk/Grizwalds-Gourmet-Liquids/Grizwalds-Samplers/Grizwalds-5ml-Samplers.html
Some 10ml sample flavors for you to try: www.joosejuice.co.uk/shop/category_TTR/10ml-Tasters.html?sessid=jGUIfIrij1T0mvWNGCs0sRqz61hJUjwz4hPqK2ua3G6Cgoat9AxXTWBqcb9GC8DX&shop_param=cid%3D%26

Best not to buy large bottles of juice unless you have tried it and like it.

Discount codes: allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/1148?23191=undefined

And have a good read up here: allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/28309/pics-vids-get-started-abbreviations?page=1&scrollTo=513761

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.