First build/rig with advanced capabilities

TheLongTwitch

TheLongTwitch

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Howsit guys

I deemed it necessary to seek veteran advice, as I KNOW I will outgrow a starter pack or kit within days!
...and money isn't abundant at this current stage, so I am slightly limited on what and for how much :(
Unless anyone needs sound/audio gear? http://www.ecigssa.co.za/threads/presonus-studiofire-acoustic-gtr-20ch-snake.7713/
:angel:

***To be Noted***
I am 'Analytical-Brained' (Long to explain, rather look it up) :rofl:
I am very educated in electronics, electricity and their workings (as all sound gear works with afformentioned).
Besides the fact that I am the "Fix-It" guy to almost every person I know! :eek::p
...So I NEED something more advanced than standard and can easily take on the challenge.

P.S. As Arthster has already experienced: I tend to reply via essay :oops:

On to the relevant stuff:
I want to skip the first steps indeed, but pro status is earned and not particularly a starting point :-D:rofl:
And I happily welcome any/all criticism and advice!

I am a quick learner and most definitely attuned to technology and mechanics,
but having only stumbled upon the depth and awesomeness of vaping 3 days ago...
So any preference is based SOLEY on research, reviews and playing with the numbers and science in my head :nerd:
Thusly; I actually have no clue if I will be satisfied with the Magneto or starting type kits etc.

What I know is:
I need VV definitely for control of throat-hit (what I like in stinkies that I'm sucking on right now...help! :lipssealed: )
an airy pull as I mouth-to-lungs inhale almost always
and most likely with some cloud chasing at least while I start. (But think this will stay)
Smoking for me has ALWAYS been about the 15min break and feeling of a tangible consumption that I need between work or massive brainstorming. (Never the nicotine...as I can and have stopped more than once)

**I don't WANT to jump straight into RBA or coils etc, but I have the background and skill to easily take it on...I also imagine that sitting and building or reworking would be very enjoyable for me. (And being able to precision my vape)
***I love spending an hour or 2 setting up and servicing guitars. It's relaxing :rock:

I have about R1000 I can play with for now and have checked every classifieds site, vape-store and the forum classified to weigh up all current and/or available options.

I looked specificly into Vape-King Northcliff which is in the EXACT same street as my lady (which I was at earlier)
Tough luck they're closed;(
...but I blame it all on you guys and this awesome wealth of knowledge and cool gear you have!!!
I WANT IN ON IT TOO DAMMIT!!! :p (Health could improve too...and definitely will after kicking stinkies for good!)

Thanks in advance for the advice and your time!
The last 36 hours of furious research, learning and lurking here has been joyous and I can't wait to get more involved :)

Much Love & Peace
 
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Lovely post @TheLongTwitch !
Sounds like you are having fun and discovering a lot in a short space of time
Great move to get the sample pack

Will try answer some of your questions in a follow up post
 
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@TheLongTwitch thats awesome man... if you can wait a bit, i'd highly recommend waiting for the iStick 50W to be released. It looks to be a much more versatile device than the smok x mini pro. it can fire as low as 0.20 ohms, and runs from 3.6-10V, and it has a 4400mah built in battery (i'm guessing 2 of the batteries from the original iStick) from what i've seen and read, the iStick 50W, is going to be a mighty compelling device.

Also the iStick 50W takes care of a few different aspects of your vaping progression pretty neatly.

1. You don't need to fuss with changing batteries, and amp limits and that kind of thing.
2. You can just plug it into a USB port, and you're golden, you can vape while it charges
3. It's powerful enough to stay with you for a while, it'll run an Aspire Atlantis happily (Next logical step from where you are now).
4. It has the operating range and the power output to do some pretty serious dripping, when you eventually get into rebuildables, and it can double as an ohm meter.
5. It has a ton of safety features, so you can fiddle and experiment to your hearts content without having to worry about batteries venting or any of that kinda stuff.
6. Also if the projected prices are anything to go by, it should be R200ish cheaper than the Smok x mini pro

Condensation in the nostrils is pretty normal. i find every second or third hit I exhale through my nose, it helps pick up the more subtle flavours of the juice. Doing it with a moustache feels damned odd.

I find that juices with higher concentrations of PG tend to feel harsh on my throat, and they also tend to make my tongue feel like its turning to dust. If you're willing to experiment, buy some BP gylcerin from a pharmacy and try mixing a little bit of that into the juice, and see if that alleviates the symptoms.
 
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Hi @TheLongTwitch

Am pasting in your questions here so I can see them while typing my response

-I tend to exhale out my nose and I've noticed that if I'm vaping like a choo choo I tend to get a runny/watery nose :rofl:
Is this the vapour condensing in my nostrils on exhale, or something else and natural to happen?
-When puffing or doing slow pulls on the mini protank 3 I get gurgling type sounds, but not when full lung pulls.
I assume that an influx of juice is seeping into the atomiser and coil? (Correct me if wrong) Cause or fix?
-Steeping: Can someone provide me with a detailed and informative link?
@@free3dom gave me the basic break down, but I must know MORE!!! :oops: Haha!
-Numb tongue and/or mouth. As well as itchy throat.
Is this the nicotine content or the PG/VG mix? (Only really happened with Amaretto and Strawberry Snap though)

As @Arthster pointed out, the runny nose is fairly normal. I got that a lot in the beginning but it went away.

Slight gurgling is a fairly normal thing for most tanks. I wouldnt worry about it as long as the vape is good. But if its a bad gurgle, then take the tank apart, remove the coil, clean it all and also put some toilet paper down the drip tip to soak up any juice drops there. Check all the seals are there. If its still gurgling badly, try with a new coil.

I think SkyBlue juice is already steeped. Maybe @Derick can confirm if the sample pack is steeped. The easiest way to steep is just to put the bottle as is in a dark cupboard or drawer and leave it there for a week or two. There are plenty methods of steeping faster by shaking, openint the bottle and letting air in andcalso by applyint heat. But I have not tried these. I am no expert in this. Do a search on this forum for steeping and you may find some threads where members have discussed lots of steeping techniques. But be careful, some of these techniques can break down and weaken the nicotine. Best thing is for you to probably order you next batch of juices now. By the time you are ready to try them they will be steeped.

Numbness on the tongue or mouth is not really something I have experienced. If its short term, i wouldnt worry. I sometimes get that with a new juice or a menthol type juice. But if its longer term numbness, like to the next day, then dont vape that juice again till you get it checked out by a doctor.

The itchy throat I think could also be you getting used to the vaping. I wouldnt worry too much. Perhaps just make a note which flavours give you an itchy throat. But if its serious swelling and rashes then stop and you may be allergic to something in the juice. A very small percentage of people apparently are allergic to PG or VG. Just keep a note as you go along and if anything gets too bad or you cant breathe, then just back off

Another thing to remember is that the juices we vape absorb water out of our respiratory tract. So it helps to drink water, more than you normally do, when vaping. The itchy throat and numbness may also be helped by drinking water. I suggest having a bottle of water with you when you vape and take a nice big sip every few minutes. This helped me a lot especially in the beginning

Looking forward to your next five flavours

All th best and happy 2015
 
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Hi @TheLongTwitch,
I remember you picking up the Sample box, sadly I didn't get a chance to chat to you, it was a bit hectic at the time (that was our impromptu mini vape meet :) )

The Sample box is steeped yes, so you can go ahead and enjoy :)

And I'm with @Silver on the weird symptoms, my first few days I had all kinds of weird things happening, I often wondered if it was due to stopping the stinkies or the intro into vaping, either way, most of the weird stuff disappeared after a few days (my mouth and throat burned when it first started, like I just took a mouth full of pepper)
 
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Agree with @Silver and @Derick. Your no longer getting the other crapola that's in analogues that kept you addicted. I use to get monster headaches in the begging. Luckily the doctor I went and saw (Dr Rampasoon I think, he is at San Ridge) was pro vape and he did a on the spot diagnoses. IT was withdrawal from analogue smokes. The headaches where gone about a week later. Sorry I missed the scratchy throat, but hi PG juices give me a feeling like acid indigestion. It feels like I just had a garage pie for about 10 minutes after vaping.
 
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The kit is steeped yes, but @Melinda said that the Happy Holidays was mixed that morning, and I have watched it go from clear to this golden honey type it is now...and I need to fill my tank as my strawberry has just run out and I didn't notice :eek:
So I'm debating baked apple or Happy Holidays :p

@Derick Don't worry, I saw the boy's excitement, but I will meet and pick your brain soon soon :--P

And don't worry @Silver I'm used to looking after myself and knowing good and bad, besides my lady being a doctor :D
So I am on the lookout for weird things happening or particularly persisting.
However I'm certain that I'm going to drop to 12 if not 6mg because as much as people tell me that I was addicted to the nicotine, I don't agree because it was all about the throat-hit, smoke and 15min break I need to relax.
I'm really not enjoying the nicotine part so far, but loving thew rest!!!
i seem to always be thirsty (not diabetic or anything) so having a flavour always available without wasting money on cooldrinks and/or coffee etc. and just stick to water from now on is way more appealing and satisfying! :p

And I havn't 100% settled on a new device yet @n0ugh7_zw but I will check out the new iStick :)
I think in the mean time I NEED another tank for a second flavour and/or option with changeable airflow etc.

Much Love & Peace! :h:
 
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Sorry @Derick I'm literally online 1 week in and with the wealth of knowledge available here and all around the net, I do get a bit flabbergasted with certain things :confused:

But bear with me and you can do some schooling on my next visit maybe? :p
 
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I appreciate all the concern, advice and help :) And I'm not shrugging off anything you've said, just letting you know that I'm big enough, ugly enough and luckily smart enough to care of myself :p

And thanks @Silver the taste has been FANTASTIC to say the least! (Think the water tip will help lots too :))
 
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@TheLongTwitch, just some of the symptoms I experienced beginning of 2014, after smoking for 39 years, if its of any consolation:
  • Sore throat
  • Pimples like a teenager
  • 2 to 3 hours sleep per night maximum
  • Constant dry mouth
  • Lovers lips
  • Coughing like a typhoid patient
  • Wheezing
It all came to pass after about 4 to 5 weeks of vaping
 
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johan said:
@TheLongTwitch, just some of the symptoms I experienced beginning of 2014, after smoking for 39 years, if its of any consolation:
  • Sore throat
  • Pimples like a teenager
  • 2 to 3 hours sleep per night maximum
  • Constant dry mouth
  • Lovers lips
  • Coughing like a typhoid patient
  • Wheezing
It all came to pass after about 4 to 5 weeks of vaping
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Lol @johan, please can you explain lovers lips ;-)
 
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johan said:
Those sores you develop on your lips when kissing too many different girls Silver :p

PS. I assume herpes zoster to be precise
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Ok thanks, got it.
Lol
 
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LOL!!!!

Luckily, I'm pretty sure every possible follicle is in use already. I'm like a gorilla.
 
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