Any smokers here? Wanna quit?
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@stefanq said:
I forgot to celebrate yesterday! It's been 6 months since my last cigarette.
I'm still using my Ego's, and yes, I want something better, but I'll go strait to Provari, when I'll have the budget. I had the chance (money) to buy cheaper rigs, but no thanks.
How's everyone doing? Gareth, how's vaping for you? You have been so quiet these days.
Cheers,
StefanCongratulations mate....and to Pete too....well done both of you.
All is well here, I have couple of smokes each day...am still waiting for my nic liquids to arrive.
There is one problem though.....the Provari didn't fire up this morning. The battery is fully charged, and the resistance reading is ok, and it sounds like it is firing when I press the button.....but there is no vape....!!
I swapped tanks, and the same thing happened....swapped to a third tank and still no vape....!!
Pete, has this happened to your rig ?
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problem solved....wiped the connection on the Provari and the tank and all is good
i didn't realise i'd have to do that so soon..!
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I cannot say I have ever had a misfire or problem, only thing I ever had was a loose atomizer head.
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@gareth said:
problem solved....wiped the connection on the Provari and the tank and all is good
i didn't realise i'd have to do that so soon..!
Over time my Provari connection gets a little bit gunky and I just use a cotton wool bud to clean it. It may have just been some dust or spilt juice.
I would also clean your battery connections every now and then, just a quick wipe and you're good to go.
Sometimes you just need to screw your atomizer in a bit tighter too. The Provari is seriously reliable, I've dropped mine countless times onto concrete floors and it still works fine.
6 months is a big achievement guys; if you've stayed smoke-free this long then I seriously doubt you'll ever smoke again. Well done and keep it up!!
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I'm not smoke free yet.....I am still waiting for my nic juices to arrive
BUT a packet of smokes is now lasting me 3-4 days
....this is very encouraging already....!!
I have never had a problem getting to sleep.....however, after only a week, the quality of sleep I'm now having is amazing....and I wake up with energy that I am not accustomed to having
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Yeah strange how it affects sleep isn't it. When I first started vaping I had never slept so well, partly because I could actually breathe but also because I felt more relaxed. I used to spend the first half hour of bed time trying to clear my chest! Pretty nasty!
Most people cut down like you Gareth then one day they just don't buy any more cigarettes. Take your own time and don't think about "quitting", it's all in the mind. It's more like a transitional period. When your brain thinks it's "quitting" something, it always becomes harder. I didn't have a ceremonial final cigarette, it just felt right to never smoke again. I didn't want to place emphasis on the quitting, but more on the vaping.
Are the liquids you are waiting for premixed? Or is it a DIY kit?
I am really pleased you are adjusting to vaping, especially as you have some of the best kit money can buy!
A vaping news update:
I stumbled across the new Kanger Protank 2, it looks more refined than the previous version and less top-heavy. Works on much the same principle as the Vivi Nova or iClear 30; changeable coils and a big tank. I won't be getting one myself but I just thought I'd inform everyone about it.
E-Cigs are NOT going to be regulated as medicines!!!
*"MEPs rejected calls for e-cigarettes to be subject to the same regulation as nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gum. The lack of tobacco in e-cigarettes means they are “almost certainly” a much safer way of getting a nicotine hit than smoking cigarettes, according to Cancer Research.
Chris Davies, a Liberal Democrat MEP, said: “E-cigs can be a game changer. Hundreds of former smokers have written to tell me that they have helped them give up cigarettes when nothing else worked. They are successful because they are not medicines but products that smokers enjoy using as an alternative to cigarettes.”*
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Hiya Oli.
I bought a selection of 4 premixed nic liquids (18mg). They are only 10ml bottles, so perhaps should have ordered more, and in a larger selection of flavours in case I don't like them.
I purchased them before buying the Provari etc because I realised they would take a few weeks to arrive.
I probably should have bought unflavoured nicotine instead, but at that stage I didn't know that was an option and was suffering from 'information overload'....!!
In the meantime, I have bought some juices from the 'Plume Room'. One is 'Banana Pudding' and it is divine....the other is Dutch Apple Crumble and it is equally as good. And another from 'FanceeJuice' called 'Joes Java' which needs a week or so of steeping before I can fully enjoy it.
Also have some fruit eJuices, but I'm not enjoying those as much.
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Yeah I would stay away from mixing your own liquids until you are full confident with what you enjoy. It works out significantly cheaper than buying pre-mixed but would be a nightmare for a beginner. For me I enjoy a 50/50 PG/VG mix but you may prefer 70/30 for example.
Glad you are enjoying some of the liquids, it's a great start!
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Hello everyone, cheers Oli, I need to ask you a favour. A friend of mine, really want a Russian 91% aty. It's a perfect clone of the kayfun. I told him about your experiences with the Kay and how great it is, and he is most concerned about the set-up and how's the liquid consumption. Can you tell me what wick and wire are the best, and what is the best set-up for it? Or can you direct me to a good review/tutorial for a "perfect" kayfun set-up? Thanks!
This is the "culprit" it costs 82.91 Euro, and it seams it delivers just like the original one.
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Hey Stefan,
Yeah I saw the Russian 91.....it's terrible that the Kayfun design has been completely copied, but it happens all the time in this industry. But the Kayfun is ALWAYS sold out so looks like the Russian has capitalised on that.
The Russian 91 is a copy of the Kayfun Lite, however, it has adjustable airflow like my Kayfun 3.1. So it's simple to refill although you have to use a screwdriver to open the bottom whereas a Kayfun 3.1 has a refill valve that requires no screwdriver. Basically it's like a Kayfun Lite with adjustable airflow.
OK...
0.16 nichrome wire
2mm EkowoolYou can use other wires and wicks but this is what I was recommended and I love it. Ekowool does not leave a strange taste like other silica or wool wicks. It's also woven, not twisted so does not fall apart.
Here is a setup video from the guys at Cloud9Vaping for the Kayfun 3.1. This would be very similar to the Russian setup.....just skip to the part where they rebuild the coil. It will take a couple of attempts to get right at first but after that it's a 2 minute job.....and very cheap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsVt0Kz5VtY&feature=player_embedded
Here is an "idiot's guide to Kayfun" that I made for beginners:
http://www.c9v-forum.com/svoemesto-products/the-idiots-guide-to-kayfun/
Yes these rebuildables do use more liquid. That's why I make my own liquid otherwise I'd be spending too much money. I use about 50ml a week.
I've found that devices that do not use much liquid tend to give dry hits and bad taste quite frequently.
I was testing the innokin iclear 30 recently and discovered that it also uses more liquid....bigger atties just use more liquid but they really deliver nice clouds and flavour. But maybe it's just because I enjoy them more and can't stop vaping them lol
Any other questions, just ask.
Tell your friend not to give up when faced with difficulty, "if it isn't working properly, you are doing it wrong!" -
Thank you Oli,you are a gentleman!
It's heaven and hell with all of these clones, but there is a market for every product. If one have the money, there is no reason not to buy the original.I guess is the temptation to have a "kayfun" at half of the price.
And by the way, did you try 100% cotton? It is a very popular set-up with a micro-coil. They say the micro-coil is "indestructible"
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No worries!
Nope, I've only ever tried ekowool because it's more inert...I didn't fancy having anything that could burn in my atty. To be honest I've never had any reason to try anything else because it's such a lovely experience.
I've seen people use thinner wire because it heats up quicker and requires a shorter draw, but again, I never attempted this because I'm happy with the 0.16mm nichrome and 2mm ekowool setup. You can extend the life of the coil by just washing everything in hot water; you don't even have to remove the coil, just keep everything connected and dry off with a hair-dryer.
Ultrasonic cleaners are very popular but I just use hot water every month or so.
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Cheers vapers, I saw the Russian today, it was impressive. I could only guess how kayfun looks/feels like when you have it in your hand. Oliver, you're a lucky lad!
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I went out and bought a packet of stinkies this afternoon (my last packet lasted me nearly 5 days...i smoked one in then car on my way back to the office...
...when i arrived back in my office, there was a package on my desk with my nicotine juices inside it...!! WOOHOO...!!
...I've waited just over 3 weeks for these to arrive from overseas
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I am still very much enjoying this discussion guys
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It still evokes so much gratitude in me as this thread (thanks Oli) got me off the cigarettes!And a new hobby arose from it
.I recently got into the mech mods and rebuilding , and I just can't step down again
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It's a total different vaping experience: direct lung inhales full of flavour, it is so yummy.
Instantly dropped my nic levels to 6 mg as anything higher is madness.This is my current setup for when I am home.
The Chi-You clone mech mod with the Trident dripper (2.3 mm air hole).
I build 1.5-1.7 ohm microcoils (9 wraps of 28 gauge Kanthal wire and organic cotton wick) on it and it is bliss.
At times I put the Trident on my Vamo (variable wattage/voltage), cranking it up to a full 15 Watts, winderful flavour and never burnt.Sorry for the technical jargon, it might assist people that want to get into rebuilding.
A little vape porn photo I took
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@gareth said:
I went out and bought a packet of stinkies this afternoon (my last packet lasted me nearly 5 days...i smoked one in then car on my way back to the office...
...when i arrived back in my office, there was a package on my desk with my nicotine juices inside it...!! WOOHOO...!!
...I've waited just over 3 weeks for these to arrive from overseas
Hi Gareth,
I see you are in Australia too and experiencing the 'no nicotine sale' over there.
It happened to me too.
Once I got overseas liquid (started with 18 mg and 12 mg) I could quite naturally drop the cigarettes quite easily...almost effortlessly.
So no need to beat yourself up for still smoking one or two while going through the process.Here's a list of vendors I buy from and which work well for Australia:
- Fasttech: cheap liquid but quite good for the price. Liqua is a good brand.
For a tobacco flavor, try 'traditional tobacco '. Some of their fruits and menthol are good too. Downside: expect up to a month delivery time from China, sometimes 3 weeks (I am in Perth). No shipping cost is a major plus!
-Mount Baker Vapor: USA. Step up quality for reasonable prices
-the Plume Room : USA, top notch quality , quite expensive but sooo yummy. I love their "banana mint milkshake" and "Honey Fig Tobacco"
- Alice In Vapeland: USA, top notch quality, expensive.
The last two are perfect to give yourself a Christmas present
.Good luck and keep on vaping
- Fasttech: cheap liquid but quite good for the price. Liqua is a good brand.
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WOW! Chi-you is sexy, in fact almost all mechanic mods are. Do you have a kick? A good mech with a kick, and there you have a stealth vape to go out.
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NPR article.
"Well, I think e-cigarettes today are the triumph of wishful thinking over data."
I didn't catch this bit when I heard the preview, but I looked it up and thought it might be interesting for this discussion. I have yet to read it all. Have to get to work at moment..
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=239269426
What do you vape guys think?
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And that's one hell of a beautiful device you've got there Chris!! Well done cutting down your nicotine levels too!
I'm glad you replied to Gareth because I couldn't help him find aussie-friendly vaping suppliers.
Your jargon is going way over my head now! I didn't even know what a micro coil was til Stefan brought it up!
@gareth said:
I went out and bought a packet of stinkies this afternoon (my last packet lasted me nearly 5 days...i smoked one in then car on my way back to the office...
...when i arrived back in my office, there was a package on my desk with my nicotine juices inside it...!! WOOHOO...!!
...I've waited just over 3 weeks for these to arrive from overseas
Sounds like you are well on your way to quitting for good. Keep it up mate! Take your time and enjoy your new-found health.
@stefanq said:
Cheers vapers, I saw the Russian today, it was impressive. I could only guess how kayfun looks/feels like when you have it in your hand. Oliver, you're a lucky lad!
It probably feels much the same mate. The Kayfun is my benchmark device now, until the next big thing of course!
I just can't fault them.I've been mixing some new flavours recently....I got some Cinnamon Redhot flavour and just letting it steep. I think it may be an excellent winter vape!
It smells like Big Red chewing gum. Juicy Fruit is still my ADV (all-day-vape). -
There will always be sceptics, doubters and hardcore opposition. I don't care for it and most of the time I don't even listen.
The underlying problem, however, is that we can buy cigarettes in the first place. Nobody brings this up.
If we never had access to tobacco then none of us would be vaping. Vaping helps us to eliminate the need for tobacco in our lives. I see it as a stepping stone to complete cessation of nicotine dependence.
I believe it's completely criminal for our governments to allow the sale of cigarettes. Imagine if you started selling a substance that gives half its users cancer?! You would go directly to jail. Why is it acceptable for cigarettes to be sold? Nicotine is perhaps the most addictive chemical in existence, they mix it with the most toxic chemicals imaginable and the government receives a nice hefty tax on them. Benzene, formaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide...what the hell is going on?
There are health warnings all over cigarette packets but the governments still allow their sale. It's completely reckless and contradictory. How can you condemn a product yet receive a massive tax on them?
Sometimes I believe tobacco is sold as a measure to keep ageing populations down. Elderly people cost the government more money; less old people=more money. Maybe I'm being a conspiracy theorist but to me it makes complete sense.
I don't see how vaping would appeal to non-smokers either. You either smoke or you don't. People who want to quit move onto E-Cigs to rid themselves of a tobacco habit.
Do you know of anyone who just decided one day to go and buy a vaping device because they fancied it? I don't think so. If you don't already have a nicotine dependence then why would you go out looking for nicotine delivering devices? It's like waking up one day and saying," You know what, I really fancy some crack today. Those crack pipes look kinda cool."
I wonder where many of these opinions come from!
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