The E-cig Thread

Alright, so I've been using ecigs for well almost two years at this point. Only ever used the eGo pen style batteries with variable voltage, and different aspire clearomizer tanks (currently using the K1 series with the ceramic 1.6 BVC). Use normally 60 PG / 40 VG liquid either bought from various stores, or have mixed my own with supplies from Mt.Baker Vapor.

I was pretty happy with my setup for quite a while, but here in the past couple of months I'm just not getting the same performance / enjoyment out of my ecigs. I don't think it's an urge to quit, and frankly I enjoy smoking (even normal cigarettes / cigars on occasion while bbqing, etc). Now, out of the four batteries I have, one set is probably a year old, and the other over 6 months. I normally have my batteries cranked to the max 4.8V, and replace my coils a about every 10 days or so. The problem is that the amount of flavor and overall smoothness that I came to love about them just isn't the same. Could be that it's just me growing a tolerance to the whole thing, or just getting bored wit the juices I'm using (different menthols /mints and various fruit flavors).

Anyways, I think I'm going to finally try upgrading to a more advanced setup and ditch the pens and starter tanks. The question is what to pickup. Been reading reviews on the different mods and tanks that folks have talked about in the thread, but still unsure of what I should purchase.

I'm leaning towards a box style mod like an MVP or ELeaf iStick. As for tanks, it's a toss up between a Nautilus, Atlantis, or a Subtank. The idea of being able to rebuild coils for the Sub is pretty tempting, just don't know how much of a pain in the ass it'll be in the long run.

So the question is, what would you gentlemen suggest? Are there other products out there that I should be looking at? Is upgrading my setup going to improve my vaping experience, or am I barking up the wrong tree? Budget isn't really a concern (unless it's something completely nuts). Any and all suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated and +nets to those who I can dish it out to...

Have you messed around with the rebuilding coils for it, Abe?

Thanks gents for all the info and advice. Ended up snagging an Eleaf iStick 50w and a Kanger Nano and a Plus. Really enjoying the setup so far. So much more flavor then my old pen style deals. Only problem is I have to start downgrading all my fluids to lower nicotine, which isn't a bad thing. Figure I'll order some rebuild materials soon before my stock of OCCs are done.

Anyways, thanks again for all the help...

Superhiro_sl said:

Why lower nicotine?

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What Abe said. Plus, if you open it up full blast with my current 18mg fluid it'll burn the hell out of your lungs and throat. Learned this the hard way. If I'm using any of my high percentage stuff, I'm having to burn it at 10V or less and play with the airflow settings. Some flavors or mixes seem to be a little more forgiving then others. The problem is most of my old fluid was either 50/50 or 60/40 PG for more throat hit with the pen-style batteries I was using.

I did end up taking a 7/32 drill bit and make the intake holes on my old K-1 tanks larger and added an additional two. Seemed to really improve their performance, so I'll probably continue using them as backups, or when I go out and don't feel like pocketing the box mod. Felt the same way as you regarding the advancement of the tech though. Luckily there are plenty of folks here that know the current trends. Follow their suggestions and you should be good to go...