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Post by dizzi on Dec 13, 2012 14:17:02 GMT
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Post by dizzi on Dec 13, 2012 13:55:52 GMT
A 306 atty works on a 510 connection Jerri, you'd just need a 306 drip tip as 510s don't fit.
ETA an atomiser (atty) is the bit that vaporises the juice. It doesn't have filler material like a carto does.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 13, 2012 11:32:41 GMT
One of the big joys of vaping for me is the ability to tailor everything - flavour, nic level, TH, amount of vapour - to what I need. I mostly vape DIY Bananas & Cream 8mg during the day now, with various 6mg for the evenings. I also have Vanilla Cappucino 18mg for first thing in the morning and Pixi's Vanilla Custard at 20mg for after meals and when the ciggie craving hits. Plus a bunch of other flavours like Afro Dizziac for a change.
I've been vaping for 2 1/2 months now, and it is so much better than smoking in every way. Wish I'd discovered all this years ago!
ETA the whole point of that rigmarole above was to illustrate that just one nic level and flavour doesn't do it for everyone. Get thee some 24, 30 or 36mg and keep it for those ciggie cravings, you'll probably find you use it less and less. And if you don't, it's not a problem. It's not the nicotine that'll kill you. Right now what you need is something to keep you away from the ciggies - once that's accomplished you can start lowering the nic levels. It's not a race though, and if your nic needs remain high that's not a failure.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 13, 2012 10:47:52 GMT
Hi Idlewild and #welcome2#
I've not got a lot to add to the above excellent suggestions except one thing. If you know the reasons why your mum wants to quit smoking, along with her favourite tastes, this will be a lot of help when it comes to choosing juices. The most usual reasons of course are health and money - but one of mine was the horrible taste I had in my mouth in the mornings (and the horrible smell of old smoke as well). I made a conscious decision NOT to use tobacco-flavoured juices just because I hated that taste so much. Instead, I went with flavours I knew I liked - like Cinnamon Danish, Cherry, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, that kind of thing. And I haven't had a cigarette since my Cherry JAC Vapour cig-a-like arrived. I wouldn't actually recommend the JAC unless it has to be a cig-a-like (it's one of the better ones at that size), I'd go with the Ego or Riva.
Clearomisers (CE5) are dead simple to fill and reasonably cheap to replace, get a few so you have back ups for back ups. The cartomisers aren't difficult to fill either, it's just not as easy to tell when they need it. And get a few different 10ml bottles of juice - tobacco, fruit, dessert flavours, maybe a menthol. That way you're maximising your mum's chances of success.
This is a lovely thing you're doing for your mum, good luck and Merry Christmas to you!
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Post by dizzi on Dec 12, 2012 11:36:29 GMT
The short answer is, it depends. Is your mate thinking about quitting stinkies? Does she show any interest in your e-cig? Thing is, if she's not interested, it would be a shame if you spent a few quid on something that'll get shoved into a drawer.
If you think she will actually use it, what style do you think she'd go for? We all know that cig-a-likes are mostly a pile of pants, but some are ok for those who must have something that looks like a cigarette. Is she girly? Pink Vapor has lovely girly e-cigs, or you can buy Ego Q batteries from Paradise Vape with pretty designs (£7.50 each last I looked - their juices are excellent also. Don't forget to add a charger and maybe a carry case if you're building your own starter kit).
Other than that, if she's shown an interest in your set up, why not get her one the same? A carton of 200 fags costs somewhere around £75, you can get a lot good kit and juices for that.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 12, 2012 11:18:31 GMT
I am In Sheffield Chrissie so bit of a trek unfortunately Greeny, you can also see Andrew at Rotherham Market on Saturdays, try liquids before you buy. He also sells everything else you'll need, reasonable prices too. He's at Hoyland on Tuesdays I think - he has a thread on the Vendors board of where and when. ETA - I should point out that Paul also has everything you'll need at reasonable prices, just thought Rotherham might be closer for you and Saturday maybe more convenient.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 19:53:48 GMT
Froggie's Christmas Cake. Mmmmmmmm.... Buy it now so you have enough time for it to steep.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 19:51:37 GMT
Yay, good for you Addict! Let us know how you get on, you'll be posting your own recipes before you know it!
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 19:30:27 GMT
And you need this calculator: ejuice.breaktru.com/ so you can work out how much base etc. to use to get your preferred strength and PG/VG ratio
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 19:22:21 GMT
Addict honey, the world aint gonna end if you make a juice you don't like. It's an art more than a science, and honestly you can tweak all the recipes we have with the flavourings you have. If it comes out too strong, just make a bit of base in your preferred strength (ie no flavouring) and mix together. If it comes out too weak, add more flavour. If you're not keen on the taste, bung some menthol in it, leave until you have a cold and vape it away!
I can't help much with tobacco flavours cos I don't vape them, but your chocolate will go with practically everything else you have, and most of your flavours will work just fine on their own. Mix up small amounts (2-5ml), take notes so you don't forget what went into your favourites, have fun.
ETA - don't forget to steep!
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 14:57:28 GMT
Do you know when yours was sent redron? I ordered mine a day after you, but didn't get shipping confirmation til the 8th. tracking number sent the next day Looks like I'll have to wait a bit longer then
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Post by dizzi on Dec 11, 2012 14:50:08 GMT
Just got my VAMO works a treat ordered on the 3rd dec Do you know when yours was sent redron? I ordered mine a day after you, but didn't get shipping confirmation til the 8th.
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Post by dizzi on Dec 10, 2012 19:22:49 GMT
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Post by dizzi on Dec 10, 2012 13:22:36 GMT
Ratfinkz, PM me your address - my stevia arrived this morning and I'll never use it all in several lifetimes!
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Post by dizzi on Dec 10, 2012 11:47:27 GMT
c9v, £3.25 postage is criminal though. It is Manic, I'd have ordered it somewhere else but nobody else had any >
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