Beginner Here and I need Help, Please

[PosingOwl]

Hey everyone,

I tried a Blu e cig a few months ago and I would like to start gaping. I have been doing research.the past couple of weeks and my wife is going crazy about it. We both are smokers and we smoke about a pack a day. I was looking at the Volcano Inferno and I really liked the reviews and style of it. Until I found out that they do not ship international. I live in Bavaria, Germany and the rules for e cigs are not that clear.

I have been looking around and I found one called the Phantom HD by epuffer and I was wondering if anyone had tried it. I am looking for a good throat hit and to try different flavors as well. But Bavarian customs told.me that e liquid is considered as a medical liquid or something like that even tough I read that not all of Germany is like that. Maybe someone will be kind and clear this up for me. Any questions just ask and I will answer.

Thanks, PosingOwl

 

[Yves]

Hi PosingOwl, Welcome to ECF

I am not able to answer your questions but we have a forum here where there are other German member that would be more able to help you. You need to have 5 posts made before you can post in that section which is here.

Europe Forum


So if you would like to chat here I am happy to talk until you have your necessary 5 posts

 

[PosingOwl]

Thanks it a real bummer to try to vape within this country. I would order it and send it to my mothers address, but anytime she ships me something it always stopped by customs. Have you heard of the brand I am referring to?

 

[Yves]

Yes I have heard of Blue but not used them myself How long have you both smoked for?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi and welcome to ECF. The laws presently concerning the Ecig in Germany are:
It is currently legal to buy and use electronic cigarettes in Germany, although they have been classed as a medical device in some states. Some Customs Officers are stopping these products.
Here's a German Ecig Forum:
Elektronisches Rauchen Forum
Good Luck.

 

[PosingOwl]

Myself, since 2005 and my wife for about the same, not sure though, we met in 2007. I was talking about the phantom. How much have you saved and I would like to get into the dripping for the flavors. We spend a little over 300 euro a month on cigs and thats a lot of money.

 

[Yves]

Oh that is a lot of money for cigarettes there. I am sure when you can talk to the other members in the forum that they will give you a lot of advice, to get what you need in Germany you need 2 more reply then the forum may take a little time before you can post in there. I smoked for 43 years and stopped with e cigs

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

The Volcano Inferno is basically a rebranded eGo-T. Here's a reputable ECF listed vendor located in China that ships to Germany:
Shipping & Returns : Healthcabin Electronic Cigarettes - Wholesale and Retail
and here's their ECF thread:
HealthCabin
5% discount Code: ECF

Also I would suggest you avoid the atomizer/ cartridge "tank system" as they are prone to leaks and the atomizers get clogged and need regular cleaning. I would suggest cartomizers but Boge and Smok Tech are presently having QC issues- horrible taste or burning out in 1-2 days. Maybe best to purchase a Vivi Nova tank system.

 

[Robino1]

Thanks it a real bummer to try to vape within this country. I would order it and send it to my mothers address, but anytime she ships me something it always stopped by customs. Have you heard of the brand I am referring to?

I really can't help you with answers, but I can help you get your post count up

My stepmom is originally from Germany and we are thinking about going there in May to visit her family. Will I have a problem getting my stuff through customs?!?!?

Welcome to ECF!!

 

[PosingOwl]

Yeah I would love to quit all together in time. Yeah I get paid by dollars and its always taking a lot out of my money. Can I use different brands of juices with any e cig or are there restrictions?

 

[PosingOwl]

Thanks all for the replies. I will check out those other brands.

No you won't have any problems bring them in when you visit. I didn't when coming with the blu, the problem is when it is shipped. I guess I will do a little more research into it.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Realize eGo fires at 3.3 volts. Kgo and Riva fire at 3.7 volts....food for thought.

 

[PosingOwl]

I really do not know.what you mean there. I saw a video about an e cig with different volts, does that mean the higher the colts the more throat hit you will get?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Kind of. The voltage of the device is important but more important is the ohms of the delivery system you use with your PV. Realize the eGo, Volcano Inferno, Kgo/ Riva and the Phantom HD are all in the same class size wise but there are notable differences in performance.

Kgo Pic

http://i.imgur.com/indCC.jpg

Kgo Review



Different delivery systems:
atomizer/ atty- an element on to which 3-4 drops of juice is dripped- generally used for testing new juice because if the juice is foul tasting very easy to clean out

cartridge/ cart- a container with sponge (filled with juice) that is used with the atty- juice drips on to atty from cart and is vaporized- the original but outdated "tank system- prone to leaks and atomizer must be cleaned regularly.

cartomizer/ carto- metal tube with stuffing and element- Quality Control issues right now so I'd stay away from them.

carto+tank- a carto with a hole punched in it. Carto is than placed in a glass, metal or plastic tank which is filled with juice- juice saturates carto by way of hole in carto.

Clearomizer- a plastic or metal tank with a wick and element. Contains NO stuffing. The rebuildbales come with heads (coil+ wick) that can be cheaply and easily replaced. When the head burns out simply unscrew the old head out and screw in new head- takes 10 secs. My heads are lasting about 4 weeks BUT I wash the heads every few days. I've found the Vivi Nova to give the best draw- On some PVs the Stardusts have a tight draw.

Here's an Ohms to Voltage Chart:

Throat Hit/ TH is also dependent on the juice you buy and the nicotine strength- most new vapers begin at 18 or 24 mg nicotine
Juice Components
Flavoring usually about 15%
PG enhances flavor, TH and lung hit- water like
VG= vapor and can mute flavor- thick
Nicotine- TH, lung hit and our need for nicotine. The MOST important ingredient in regards to TH and lung hit.
Standards in the industry are 80/ 20 or 70/ 30 PG/ VG. I vape 70/ 30 PG/ VG.

I really do not know.what you mean there. I saw a video about an e cig with different volts, does that mean the higher the colts the more throat hit you will get?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Here's the Vivi Nova 2.0 ml. They have a 3.5 but it's too large for the eGo class PVs and looks funny.
ElectronicStix.Com : ViVi Nova V2.5 2.0ML Twist on Replacable Coil TANK - ViViNova2ML comes with 3 heads BUT the 2.8 is generally too high of ohms to be used with the eGo Class. 1.8 ohms is best.
Here are replacement heads:
ElectronicStix.Com : VISION ViVi NOVA Twist-On Replaceable Coil Head 1.8ohm - vivi1.8head
Important that you get a non knockoff Viv Nova with LONG WICKS.
As for cartomizers the best ones are 2.0 Boge or 1.7 Smok Tech. For eGo Class always buy single coil cartomizers. As I mentioned though QC issues with them and it's hit and miss.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I know it's a lot of info to absorb but once you have your PV and juice in hand it will all become very clear. The eGo Class is a great starting point regardless of the brand you choose IMO.