A Beginners' FAQ

[kinabaloo]

I think this would be really useful.

We already have some great stickies in the New Members forum - Spikey's great video in particular, and an excellent thread of notable threads.

I am thinking that it would be good to extract the best of that second thread and all the linked threads to construct a Beginner's FAQ. At its simplest, taking all the mentioned threads and organise a bit to produce a kind of FAQ. 'How to store juice', 'How to X, Y, Z', ...
Perhaps also a top-tips section. For example, the straw in cart tip.

Thoughts?

 

[wegster]

It's likely not a problem for everyone to put their favorite beginners tips into a/this thread, but the big question, is once it's done, who will consolidate it into a single post? Otherwise, it becomes a *long* thread..

 

[Elendil]

I think one person should put it together (perhaps on Microsoft Word) on their computer and then copy and past to a new thread that should be locked. Sort of like a table of contents or index....

 

[Kate]

If we compose a list of common newbie questions that would be a good start, then we could just match up answers, format, sticky, lock and that should do the job.

So I suggest making a list of common questions about vaping as a first step.

 

[Elle]

1. brief description of most popular models along w/ pros and cons (for the "which e-cig should i get??" question)
2. dripping vs carts
3. manual vs automatic batts
4. diy vs commercial, safety disclaimer
5. PG vs VG
6. Can i really use this anywhere?
7. is it really healthier?

just some off the top of my head that seem to come up a lot

 

[bismarcksea]

Another FAQ section should be dedicated to E-Liquid.

 

[dumwaldo]

see the link in my signature. It is off site but i am sure if SJ were to ask the owner of that forum they would probably be totally agreeable to it being duplicated on this site.

 

[Elle]

oh here's another one

"does a cart really equal a pack of ciggs?"

 

[wegster]

Great list, Elle.

Others, that took me *many hours* to search myself for:
- links to the same models, rebranded (eg, titan, dura, yeti)
- 2 piece vs 3 piece
- battery and atomizer life (in reality, what should someone buy for a *real* starter kit)
- super mini vs mini vs pen style vs 'screwdriver types' (sizes)

 

[wegster]

adding to the last - a *sample* of a handful of videos, which I think there's already a thread on, but very useful to explain some of these things, really, without worrying too much over model specifics..

 

[kinabaloo]

Links from first page (http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/2562-helpful-links-videos-new-user.html)

How to assemble your first e-cig (V)
My e-cig drag technique (V)
Topping off, dripping, and other maintenance (V)
Quick tip: Draining the atomizer (V)
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...cussion/2817-how-much-eliquid-do-you-use.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...reviews/13928-primary-device-preferences.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/electronic-cigarette-reviews/2452-value-money.html#post38434
YouTube - Electronic Cigarette super Mini, Hints On Getting More Vapour (V)
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3598-nicotine-safety.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-suppliers-consumers-should-warned-about.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...brand-eliquid-would-you-recommend-newbie.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cig-technical-issues/3807-these-things-just-dont-work.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ussion/3992-esmoking-myths-11.html#post104155
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-discussion/3699-first-esmoking-purchase.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...3305-list-common-symptoms-when-e-smoking.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/3829-throat-hit.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/2842-taking-care-eliquid.html

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There are 6 more pages of useful threads in that forum. If all this info could be nicely organised ...

Perhaps it could follow Spikey's arrangement of topics:

-Assembly of device and how it works technically

-Contents of starter kit

-Vaping Terminology and Vocabulary

-Cartridges
---prefilled
---how to fill with paperclip
---topping off
---how to fill with syringe
---re-using carts (washing stuffing, replacing stuffing,
extracting nic from old stuffing)
---how long they REALLY last

-Atomizers
---cleaning cycle
---caution atomizer gets hot
---heating with primer puff
---how to clean (blow out, run hot water, boil, pepsi method)

-E-Liquid
---how to store it
---Don't touch it (nic is poison)
---dripping on atomizer (how to do it safely)
---NONE taste exactly like cigs!
---PG vs VG define difference
---strengths of liquid and how many cigs they equal

-Batteries
---# of blinks means???
---Precharge for 12 hours before first time use (4 hrs
successive charges)
---Don't get liquid in battery (by dripping or blowing into atomizer)
---auto vs manual switch
---pneumatic vs electronic batteries
---hours they should last with average use vs heavy use
---USB passthrough vs USB Charger

-Possible causes of vapor drop off

-What to get on first purchase and what to have on hand

-Physical Symptoms of vaping

-Models of E-cig (supermini, 401, mini, pen, ecigar, epipe, 510)

-How to inhale (slow and steady)

 

[viachy]

That would be great.

Even though I have read a lot of posts here, still have lots of questions and I will be happy if there is a big phat FAQ


with lots of questions and straight answers below them.

Really I`m with 2 thumbs up if it can be done

 

[Kate]

I'll try to help here when I can get around to it.

Here are a couple of good beginner threads that we could pick bits from -

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ed-comprehensive-intro-vaping.html#post138671

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/2562-helpful-links-videos-new-user.html

The more specific questions we have the easier it will be.

 

[kinabaloo]

Maybe the best thing would be for someone to write 2 or 3 lines under each of the headings in Spikey's content list (perhaps rewritten as questions). Then others can chip in with suggestions for changes / additions.

 

[rsngfrce]

I'm not a newbie but couldn't figure for the life of me how to use an 801 cart recently (a black tip and a one-piece white cover, where is the stuffing?)... couldn't find the answer by searching here either! Definately add that info to the FAQ...