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Post by Richard46 on Jun 3, 2017 14:23:35 GMT
Got my Therion 75C from Steampunk Thanks for the extra free cover mate That is the dogs; Must resist; must resist; how can I explain wanting needing a 3rd Therion?
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Post by Richard46 on Jun 2, 2017 16:12:38 GMT
Just watched this Vaping with Vic review made a few days ago and towards the end he says it will be the last review he can make that includes a recommendation because of the new regs.
at 16.00m
I must admit I cannot see anything in the TRPR that restricts reviews. Has anyone heard any other reviewers say similar? Any reviewers on here who are going to adopt the same limitations.
If there is such a restraint would it apply to us on here giving each other recommendations?
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Post by Richard46 on May 31, 2017 20:19:38 GMT
If will not leak is a high priority then the only totally leak free RTAs I have come across are the OBS Engine range. Simply because they only have a top air inlet. Tank sizes up to about 5ml with the 25mm versions. Some find them lacking in flavour.
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Post by Richard46 on May 30, 2017 10:35:21 GMT
Best of luck to all our Aussie mates in this battle. Might be worth mentioning an affect on tourism. e.g. I know a Brit vaper who visits both NZ and Australia. for holidays. She has had no probs vaping in Aus so far but I was talking to her this morning and she is worried about all this nonsense and is likely to leave it off her holiday route in future. Particularly with NZ being more welcoming to vapers.
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Post by Richard46 on May 25, 2017 12:57:33 GMT
Article 20 of the EU's Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40(EU): This was transcribed into the UK's Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016. IIRC there was some discussion about whether this was meant to only refer to single use/disposables. Hang on found this: 5. So, the new regulations stipulates 2ml Cartridge, does that then now include Refill/Rebuildable/Dripper Tanks?
Unfortunately so, at least in the UK. One government document originally appeared to suggest tanks would be excluded, however the restriction on tanks was clarified in the 2015 ECig Summit. However, we’re not sure to what extent it will affect parts for rebuildable clearomisers.
This isn’t universal. In France, the regulations have been interpreted as applying only to single use e-cigs and disposable cartridges. Unfortunately, the UK government sought clarification on this from the EU and was told categorically that this is not allowed.
www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/ashtray-blog/2016/01/tpd-e-cigs-retailers.html
Edit: If you ask a stupid question you get a stupid answer perhaps. Looks like the French decided not to bother to ask.
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Post by Richard46 on May 23, 2017 16:39:07 GMT
I'm surprised TPD didn't make us put a sticker on our atties, a nd wear a flashing bobble hat to warn people they may be gassed in a cloud of toxic glycerine.Seems you have missed; Part 6 Product requirements 36.—(1) No person may produce or supply an electronic cigarette or refill container unless it complies with paragraphs (2) to (8), so far as relevant to the product concerned. (2) Nicotine-containing liquid which is presented for retail sale must be in— (a)a dedicated refill container in a volume not exceeding 10 millilitres; or (b)a disposable electronic cigarette, a single use cartridge, or a tank, in a volume not exceeding 2 millilitres. (3) The capacity of the tank of a refillable electronic cigarette must not exceed 2 millilitres. (4) Be packaged with a regulation illuminated warning bobble hat that meets BS EN 471.
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Post by Richard46 on May 22, 2017 12:58:54 GMT
too late methinks... the boat already sailed Right in particular in the context of the UK the TPD has long done its work/worst; If anything needs changing it is the The UK's own Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 and I doubt we will see any changes there before post Brexit and probably for at least 4-5 years. If nothing else the legit UK juice industry will need time to recoup its investment in conforming to the new regs.
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Post by Richard46 on May 19, 2017 15:32:56 GMT
If you are not going to use it for a while I would indeed just pop it in the freezer as it comes. Any contact with outside atmosphere is best avoided. When you start using it decant into glass bottles leaving as little air space as possible. Amber glass preferably but if going back in freezer light protection not required. Light is to be avoided. Then just keep one decanted bottle in a dark cupboard and put rest back in freezer. NB actually it does not freeze just goes gloopy.
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Post by Richard46 on May 17, 2017 16:20:08 GMT
Just heard that a friend of mine has apparently been arrested in Thailand for vaping and threatened with imprisonment if he did not pay a 'fine'. Seems he ended up paying about £650 to get his release. Apparently the 'fine' was negotiable; he got it down from about 3 times that amount. Seems he did not check that Thailand has recently introduced some sweeping anti-vaping legislation. Only have this second hand from his partner via another friend so details a bit sketchy but anyway if anyone is going to Thailand beware. edit long thread on trip advisor; www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293915-i3686-k9565819-Vaping_in_Thailand_clarification-Thailand.html
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Post by Richard46 on May 17, 2017 10:52:39 GMT
Does not steeping benefit from molecular activity though? i.e. why steeping usually involves regular shaking. Cooling a mix down will slow down interaction and hinder steeping I would have thought. Think I read that commercial steeping of e-juices can actually involve applying a gentle heat. Anyway look forward to the results of your experiment but my money is firmly on the cupboard stuff. Yes it does, but I want to see if the strawberry flavour holds out longer in a refrigerator. Probably won't but worth a go. Another juice that imo doesn't benefit from a long steep is Rhodonite. After two weeks it's past it's best for me. So might try with that the next time I mix some up too. Right that makes sense; so strictly speaking what you are doing in these cases is limiting or stopping steeping?
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Post by Richard46 on May 17, 2017 10:35:05 GMT
Cheers for all the replies and participating in the poll everyone. It seems most peoples storage habits are pretty much the same as my own. The next time I knock up a strawberry mix I am going to make two bottles and steep one in the cupboard and one in the fridge and see if it makes a difference.Although with all the juice I've bought lately that might be a while. Does not steeping benefit from molecular activity though? i.e. why steeping usually involves regular shaking. Cooling a mix down will slow down interaction and hinder steeping I would have thought. Think I read that commercial steeping of e-juices can actually involve applying a gentle heat. Anyway look forward to the results of your experiment but my money is firmly on the cupboard stuff.
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Post by Richard46 on May 16, 2017 18:10:37 GMT
Yeah it will be an out and about mod richard Right; one last thing if you do get an xvostick clone by any chance do not use the grub screw that locks the adjustable 510 disk to the base of the cage.If the atty ever gets stuck you will have major problems and it serves no useful purpose. If you have not seen an xvostick this will make no sense sorry.
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Post by Richard46 on May 16, 2017 18:00:25 GMT
Got to make a general comment about cage mods the disadvantages outweigh the advantages when it comes to a home/desk mod but for a pocket mod I would use nothing else.
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Post by Richard46 on May 16, 2017 17:09:32 GMT
interestingly or probablly not, my xvostick clone is only 80mm high. As is my genuine one now I measure it . I was going by mini-cigs latest data. I think the new battery screw has been raised. Same chassis though I suspect. Either way it is tiny and is still my out and about mod. Disappears in my hand completely.
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Post by Richard46 on May 16, 2017 17:05:36 GMT
Yes vastly different just posted for accuracy. Mind there did used to be Xvostick clones? Thats a very good point actually. Hmmm food for thought! Might or might not accept an KF5 though. The slot on my genuine Xvostick measures just 23mm (by eye) and a little space is needed for air flow I guess. Certainly mine works with all the 22mm tanks I have used it with.
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