Thinking Of The Future.

Hello

Haven't been here in quite a long time but I have a question.

I have had a good supply for batteries for about a year now and have bought batteries from the same place... rtdvapor since I started vaping.

Batteries are getting old, looking to get new.. but when I go to rtd it says it is unavailable.

So I guess I have 2 questions.

Anyone know if rtd vapor is still in business? and if not anyone know a reliable place I can go for batteries?

Thank you all in advance!  

I've observed various threads being moved here and there shortly after being posted. I've posted stuff in specific locations and waited for ever for an answer, if at all. Kinda afraid to post anything without looking for a specific section. So,my question is: What is considered General Vaping Discussion. Not trying to make wise, but if you have a question you need answered ASAP, I would think that more exposure would render more responses. I gotta wonder how many folks really monitor the more remote categories.

Don't get me wrong...I love ECF, and in my early days, pulled me through a couple of tough spots.  

I can't find the post, but someone recently posted a helpful YouTube video on how to change cotton in a Kanger Subtank coil. I had no idea it was so easy, and I'm going to try it on my old coils. I've saved the video for future reference. My question is: how do you know when you need to change the cotton vs. when you need to change the entire coil? I don't think I'm up to doing my own coils yet. Is changing cotton just a way to prolong their life a little longer, and do you get to a point when you have to redo the whole shebang? Also, does any cotton from a vape store work, or do you need a specific kind depending on what kind of coil you have?  

If indeed the vape mail ban puts an end to this party, I'm wondering how people are approaching it. Obviously there is cheap hardware and expensive hardware, with the idea that the "good" stuff will last longer. I'm thinking especially of box mods. For example, DNA chips. Are they supposed to last longer than what you get in a $40 mod?

So, are you buying fewer good things, or more cheaper things? Are you saving the good stuff for some day in the future and using up the cheap stuff now? Or are you using the good stuff, thinking that it will last a long long time.

Myself, I don't have a strategy on this but am interested to hear what others have to say.  

I have been mixing my own Juice for the last 1-2 years since my state (NJ) banned all flavored E-juice sales. None of my favorite sellers would ship to me anymore.

I did not stock up. I did not know this postal ban was a thing until 2 hours ago when I noticed the wholesaler I purchase from removed most of its products. Even if I did, the stuff will only last me about 2 years. With the way things are, these kinds of laws rarely get reversed once enacted. I thought the 21 age for buying tobacco products would never catch on and be repealed, but look where we are now. No matter how many angry letters you send or how many signatures you get, nothing will happen.

And so, I am left thinking about what I can and can not get in the future. VG and PG will always be around in bulk as it is not only used for vape juice. The flavoring is the same flavoring used for brewing and baking, so no issue there. The liquid nicotine, specifically the extract and not the salt, is where I question the future availability (the salt is almost definitely out of the question).

Are there any other uses for liquid nicotine or is this it for DYI?

Edit: Apparently VG and PG will also be banned, at least by UPS (link below). I guess nicotine solution is also out of the question there.

UPS: Shipping Tobacco - United States.  

Hi all. I've been having a really rough few months and need some advice. Long story short, lost my job last month due to covid after having hours cut 5 months before that, wasn't able to keep paying for our old place, so we had to move to a new apartment. I paid a neighbor to help me move since my wife is pregnant and is unable to lift much, and his son stole all my vape stuff besides 4 batteries and my charger. Every other vape related item I owned was in that box. I am now left searching for replacements with very little cash to spend. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as to where I can find a decent mod and atomizer for a small price. I would prefer an 18650 squonk setup if possible, but any tips would be greatly appreciated. I am also in need of low cost juice, so if anybody knows a good place for me to go it would really help me. I got a cigarette from my neighbor today and smoked it after promising my daughter I was done smoking, and feel terrible about it and need to find something quickly. Thank you in advance.  

I popped in here a few weeks ago for the first time in months. I was shocked to read about the vape shipping ban that is quickly approaching. And I am in panic mode! I’ve just been happily vaping away for 8 years now and was totally oblivious to all this. (I am already stocked up on nicotine and have a lot of learning to do there with mixing my own juice. But that will be future posts) For this post my question is about stocking the batteries I currently use and the shelf life I should expect.

I have used Halo Triton with clearomizers for most of my years vaping (after moving up from G6) and loved them! When I found out they were no longer being produced, and the stock I had on hand ran out, I switched to Kanger eVod Twist VV and am pretty happy with those.

3 years ago I also had to find something similar to my Tritons, but only in auto battery because I was having surgery on both my thumbs and would be unable to use them to press a button on a manual battery. So I came upon the V4L auto Zeus with smilomizers. And I love those also, and continue to use those along with the Kanger eVod.

I know I’m old school, but I would like to use these 2 setups as long as I can before switching to and learning how to use external battery mods. (I am going to purchase and stock up on those within a week or two but that will be another post too! will need help! )

SO my question is…..how long of a shelf life would be expected out of a new Kanger eVod twist and new V4L Zeus batteries? I realize I really have no idea when they were actually manufactured, but if they were with in the last say 8-12 months or so, what kind of shelf life would they still have left? I would like to stock up on some to go a little longer before changing over to mods!

THANKS!  

Greetings. I just registered here to ask this question , as i found out it's quite a nice place for vapers.
Is it ok to mix 100mg NicSalt base with 0mg 50/50 base? I asked this question at a vape shop and they say it's impossible to blend thoose two because nicsalt dosen't properly dilute with vg or pg and it wont be consistent in terms of nicotine strenght. So is it possible or not?  

I have seen stuff on CASAA about it but I haven't seen anything on the subject here. I can't go because it's too close to a Drs appointment but I really wish I could and I hope there will be more demonstrations especially as we get closer to the cut off date in May.

Copied from my email:

On November 9, 2019
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Vapers from all over the U.S. and the people who support them will gather at
The Ellipse
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.

Volunteers with the United Vapers Alliance are organizing charter busses
and all of the logistics for the event are in place.

Are you coming?
 

As a new Vaper myself, I spent hours upon hours searching for this information. Many questions were asked and many links were given to me. Those links, and question answers are all here. This is a list for basic direction, but does include some liquid discussion, supplier discussion, etc. This is designed for the basic over and over again questions with the same links usually provided, but just put in one place easy to find. I tried as hard as I could to credit the author of each link. None of this information is my own, but rather a compilation from mostly ECF, but a few from around the web.

I hope this helps some folks out.

Huge THANK YOU to all the people who took the time to make this information available to us all.


First lets get some terminology and a few things you can expect as a new vaper out of the way.

What things are, and what they are called. Thanks to PBusardo
A - Z E-Cig Glossary | Guide To Vaping
Differences in a few things Thanks to Baditude
A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette Thanks to bghouse


Now lets take a look at batteries and the things we need to know about them.

Battery Info 1 Thanks to Baditude
Battery Info 2 Thanks to Baditude
Battery Info 3 Thanks to Baditude
Here is another great battery information link
OHMS Law in Laymans Terms Thanks to GrimmTech
How to use a digital Multimeter with Electronic Cigarettes
OHMS LAW CALCULATOR
All about batteries


So you've got the lingo down, and learned about battery safety and OHMS Law.
Now we can take a look at how to rebuild some coils.

Protank Microcoil Discussion Thanks to M_DuBb716
Step by Step Guide (Including Photos) Thanks to Romelee
Where can I find Videos of a coil rebuild Thanks to Jerms
Microcoils Spreadsheet Thanks to ancient puffer & bones1274 & MamaTried
Vapers ToolBox Android App


A bit for the Sub-Ohm and dripping crowd.

The sound of dripping Thanks to The Ocelot
Beginners Guide to Sub-Ohming Thanks to lordy
Information Resources for Your First RBA Thanks to Baditude
Mechanical MOD Proper Usage Guide


Calcs and charts.

SUB-OHM POWER CHART
Coil calcs


E-liquid.

eJuice Online Calculator
Members' choice of good e-liquid vendors


A little miscellaneous thrown in for good measure.

A Good Starter's Setup Thanks to Baditude
SUB-OHM POWER CHART
How should I "Draw" from my new PV Thanks to rolygate
Awesome Deals Thanks to loxmythe
CASAA


ECF stuff.

ECF Posting Count Explained Thanks to AngusAtAt
How to Become a Verified ECF Member Thanks to Joker
ECF APPROVED SUPPLIERS Thanks to SJ


Some tech stuff.

Taps and dies for connectors


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