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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 25, 2015 12:19:37 GMT
Yes tomj777, I've just had exactly the same thing, and the tracking information appears to support what they've said, I'd already raised a support ticket about it as I'd checked the tracking yesterday and that showed it had been moving about, but all within China. The response to the original support query said that it had been returned by customs (Chinese)... don't know why that would be, just a Lemo 2 and some rebuilding tools. I've asked them to resend, so we'll see how long that takes. This is my first FT order, too  Though I've now got a couple more supposedly en route...  |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 25, 2015 11:08:48 GMT
Ah, I've only gone and bought one of these as well, now, I really need to stop looking on here... |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 25, 2015 10:12:54 GMT
So, 4 weeks into vaping (and not smoking-hurrah!), 3 mods, 3 attys (plus 2 more on order... and a dripper... shinyitus is definitely taking hold!), built my first coil last week for my subtank mini, and now I've just ordered everything I need (I hope!) to start mixing.  No real questions at the mo, that may well follow once everything arrives, but I've ploughed through all the previous advice posted in here which has steered me in the right direction, and pointed me towards decent vendors (Darkstar and Vapable) for the basics, so thanks for all that info. I've got the ejuice me up calculator as well, playing around with that has given me an idea of the proportions of ingredients I'll be using, and the costs, or rather savings! I've got a concentrate from My Vapery to start with, Pastel Da Nutter, one of their juices that's been my favourite of everything I've tried so far, plus some more of the juice to keep me going while my first batch steeps. Fun! |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 24, 2015 19:40:01 GMT
As more than one person said when I joined this site a few weeks ago, don't count the ones you have, count the ones you don't.
You've had over 2 months of doing yourself good, 1 day where it's been not so good... we all know how hard it is to resist the need for nicotine, we're just lucky we're around when there's an alternative to the stinkies, and the most important thing is that you're still trying.
As yinyang says, probably a good idea to have some higher strength around just in case...
Hope you feel better soon, and go easy on yourself, in the big picture you've done brilliantly.
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 22, 2015 22:55:41 GMT
Hi SteveF, I know exactly what you mean, I'm only a few weeks into this and keep finding new things that seem too good not to try..! |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 22, 2015 15:50:54 GMT
Hi Ian, and welcome, I'm also just over 3 weeks cigarette free, great feeling, isn't it! |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 20, 2015 23:18:38 GMT
snow - I have .4mm Kanthal and 8 wraps of that will give me about .6ohm wound on a 3mm former, perfect for me. The thicker the wire, the less resistance, and the more wraps for the coil. More wraps equals more contact area for the juice, and a 3mm former gives plenty of room to get a good wick into the hole. Hope this helps, and apologies if you have already sussed this bit  It's certainly helped me, chykensa, cheers for that clear explanation. Time to order some more wire... |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 20, 2015 22:23:37 GMT
cruella666, I joined this forum in February. I now have purchased 23 mods (including squonkers), 41 tanks (most rebuildable), 5 drippers (some bottom feed for squonking), and plenty of batteries + two chargers, and still spent less than smoking. That's without all the drip tips, fancy replacement glass and tanks, o-rings, wire, cotton, coilers,.......... And..... Nicotine concentrate, VG, PG, Flavour concentrate, syringes, bottles, needles....... So, spend away  P.S. I may have missed some other stuff I have bought. Hell's teeth! Why do I get the feeling this is describing my future..? |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 20, 2015 14:58:31 GMT
+1 from me... I only started vaping recently, with an ego type that did the job but only just.
After finding this place and reading up on the advice, got an iStick 30w and mini Nautilus, and I can assure you the improvement is dramatic, a really nice set up, 3 weeks in, well happy with it.
Personally I haven't had any problems with disassembly, and it's been apart many times as I try different juices out.
Great little tank, in my opinion (admittedly without a huge amount of points of comparison, I've tried 2 more since which are both also nice, but the Nautilus is my taking to work, daily use atty).
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 20, 2015 10:48:45 GMT
Hi cruella666, I started vaping 3 weeks ago and I'm in just the same boat as you, I don't necessarily need more gear, but I really want some Echoing what's been said above, experimenting with tanks seems to offer more variety in experience, I too started with a Nautilus too (which is great), iStick 30w in my case (also v. happy)... I've since got at Atlantis to try sub-ohm vaping (mmm, like it!) and now a Subtank Mini to try rebuilding on the RBA base (success!), the Subtank is great, very flavoursome. I've got a couple more coming from FT (Goblin mini and Lemo 2) Mod-wise, I've got a Sigelei 75w TC, which is very nice (haven't tried the temperature control as yet)... I saw a Coolfire IV yesterday which looked very nice, only 40w with a built in battery though, don't know if that's an issue for you. Tempted by that Subox Nano now though... I need to stop looking on here! |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 18, 2015 16:26:58 GMT
Well, I've only been at this vaping lark for a few weeks, and I've just tried the subtank mini RBA for the 1st time... success! Helped by the guide in the Tips and Tutorials section so thanks for that, I'm aware there's masses to learn but I'm chuffed I've got the very basics. I've also got a Lemo and a mini Goblin on the way from FT, so onwards and upwards |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 15, 2015 15:06:19 GMT
Hi Claire, another relative newbie here, but this is a proper friendly bunch, that's for sure.
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 15, 2015 15:05:09 GMT
Hi Simmo, I'm new to this too, and just about to start rebuilding too, so glad to hear you're making a success of it |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 4, 2015 17:14:50 GMT
Subtank Mini at FT this one comes out at £13.00 and comes with the rebuildable deck, it is labelled as 'styled' suggesting that it is a clone but mine came in official Kanger packaging with an authentication slip  Blimey that's basically too cheap not to buy, and I've got enough to play with at the moment to make the wait manageable, hmmm... |
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Post by TallPaul70 on Sept 4, 2015 16:25:05 GMT
Not too fussed that it doesnt support Titanium coils in TC Mode as Kanthal and NiChrome are plenty enough for me. Just when I think I'm getting a rough handle on this, something new to Google I'm guessing this is only really something to think about if I'm planning on using an RBA? Which is something else I'm already vaguely toying with the idea of, but only very vaguely. Is it the Kanger subtank that seems quite popular and comes with a rebuildable deck, I was thinking that might be a worthwhile purchase at some point, as an option to dip a toe into the rebuilding water... |
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Though I've now got a couple more supposedly en route... 
