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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 26, 2013 10:17:02 GMT
Morning everyone,
After the great initial advice I got last week we ordered and tried out one of the single blister pack ecigs and the wife and I have decided to jump into the vaping game and get ourselves set up properly.
I know you've all recommended the Riva 1100 Kit from Vape Escape but before I just dive in and order a couple of them I was wondering what the other options were, perhaps in terms of going a bit more teccy to begin with rather than spending this money now and wanting to upgrade in a few weeks.
We both like the clearo, we found it easy to fill etc so we want to stick on this route and the Riva kit comes with 5 carto's which we won't use.
Also, do we actually need a case?
I've looked at the Riva batteries on VE which are £13.99 and the Ego V3 clearos are £4.95 and the USB charger £4.75; so that would make 4 x batts, 4 x clearos and 1 x charger about £80 less the 10% discount.
But then I got thinking that it seems relatively easy to build your own kit from the different components and maybe we should just go down the VV route and get the good stuff that everyone is using on here straight away!!
So I was hoping you might come up with your suggestions of battery and clearo combinations that are a bit more advanced than the Riva Kit?
Look forward to your suggestions!!
Thanks
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 21, 2013 8:53:31 GMT
I think once I get to ordering the Riva I'd like to go down the rebuildable clearo route? I like the look of the Ego V3.
Is this a good way to go? Seems to be a nice easy approach especially with a pack of 5 heads for under £10.
What ohm rating would I get though? 1.8, 2.4 or 2.8?
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 21, 2013 8:39:36 GMT
We've got a couple of gadgets at home that offer power through the USB port so that's no issue and I assume I could plug mine into a USB port on a PC when I'm at work if I need a charge?
I really can't find one reason why vaping isn't a good idea if you get the right equipment!
Although saying that, after browsing through the forum last night, I can see myself getting into customizing and VV etc once I've actually figured out what all that means!
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 21, 2013 8:06:57 GMT
Morning everyone! Back again with another question!
Firstly, I've taken a small step and ordered the single blister pack that Chrissie linked to earlier (thanks!!) and a small bottle of juice so I can get a feel for what this vaping is all about.
To my amazement my wife has jumped on board and is willing to give this a go - so hopefully we will end up with double the savings!!
The last thing that I want to ask (for now anyway) is about the practicality of vaping vs normal smoking.
At the moment we just grab the baccy, filter tips and papers and we are set for the day. So, how does preparing for a days vaping compare to that?
Do you have to juice up in the morning or can you juice up the night before and just grab and run? Can you juice up a couple of carts and use them both during the day etc etc?
It's not so much of an issue for me as I can juice up at work if needs be but I know my wife and if shes having to mess around with things during the day I think it will put her off.
Thank you!!
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 21:41:43 GMT
So I guess it's all down to the individual then? How many puffs you need just comes from how many you feel you need before you feel satisfied?
The one thing my wife has asked is about vaping in the house.....what exactly to you exhale? Is there anything harmful in it and what about the smell?
I've read that the fruit versions smell of fruit but do the tobacco flavours make the house smell like an ashtray?
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 21:18:49 GMT
Evening all. I've got another question which I've thought of.....
Is there a general rule of thumb that says X puffs on the vape = 1 normal cig? Say if we are using 18mg as the example?
Just interested to know if it still takes the same amount of time to get the fix as smoking a rollie or if you get the fix in 1 or 2 puffs on the vape?
Thanks guys. Help has been great so far!!
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 14:28:34 GMT
I think mixing might be something that I'd look at further down the line!!
What about juice strength? Is there any rule of thumb when it comes to this?
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 14:21:15 GMT
How do you make your own juice?
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 14:13:12 GMT
I've tried one before, I honestly couldn't tell you which one, but it was a cig lookalike with pre-filled cartridges. I think I bought it mainly as the end lit up and it looked like the real thing!
I understand that vaping with the proper kit is totally different but it wasn't a great experience and that's why I am apprehensive about taking the plunge again.
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 14:06:32 GMT
So moving away from the cost element......how does it compare to the real thing?
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Post by nfollows1982 on Jun 20, 2013 13:52:38 GMT
Hi everyone,
I am completely new to the forum and have not yet taken the plunge into the world of vaping.....but I am very interested.
I smoke roll-ups at the moment which I pay £9.50/50g which lasts me on average 4 days so I am spending less than £20 per week at the moment.
I'll be honest, cost is the reason that I would consider swapping to vaping at the moment. I know there are the health benifits to consider but I have to say that I love smoking and that's why I have always failed to give up in the past!!
The initial cost doesn't bother me. The Riva 1100 Deluxe seems excellent value for money but I am confused about the long term costs and if I'm honest also not being able to pick up the consumables without ordering online.
So, putting the initial cost aside, how much would my weekly spend be on juice and other consumables? I'm mostly confused with the clearomiser or cartomiser choice, which is the most cost effective and how many I may end up using on a weekly basis?
I've seen that 30ml of juice is £8.96 (Vape Escape) but how long does that last? Is that going to be a weekly spend or a couple of juice bottles a week?
Any advice that might help get me over the line and take the plunge would be appreciated.
Thanks
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