What is best kit to start with?

[phill_nz]

GeekVape Aegis Legend Kit with Aero Mesh Tank 200W

way cheaper than what the uk price is
i have brought a bit of stuff from this place mostly juice but also one of my mods
never had a problem so far

and yes the initial cost for stuff that WILL work and last is high .. but its still only a few cartons of ciggies ... it took me years to bite that bullet .. wished i had not waited that long when i did

.. you have already experienced what cheap stuff does .. so did i and it put me off for a long time .. but i did it eventually and it worked

you have already made the biggest and best step .. coming here and asking

we can get you started with stuff that will work .. then worry about sorting out the details and perfecting your personal style

 

[Izan]

Doesn't crackle but doesn't give off any smoke to inhale either

This is just a bunch of over complicated bull.... at this point, its near impossible to open the tank in the first place when it does eventually open the bottom part which includes the coil is now stuck to the device impossible to move, what one actually comes unstuck on each given attempt is anybody's guess
I don't know what prime means in the first place but if it was possible to over prime then why do they not just do it themselves and

IMO, Honestly, you made a poor choice with that kit.
It will NEVER mimic smoking.
However, the battery "should" be fine to use to power one of the suggested tanks from the posts above. (no power level below 20W notwithstanding)

The kit was about 20£. The tank is junk, but the battery should server you well.
The transition to vaping is about cigarette substitution. One or two fewer cigarettes per day is success.
If you are smoking pre-mades, switch to rollies so smoking is not so easy.
Once you have a reliable tank, a few quick vapes will be easier than making a ....

Please spend some time on youtube and research the tanks mentioned above.
Pay particular attention to the rituals of preparing the coil and concentrate on how the reviewer is inhaling/drawing on the unit. Mimic the wattage, air flow setting, draw strength and duration used and adjust from that point to find your best vape.

Perhaps a pod device may be of use. We have a huge "pods" forum here on ECF. Vape Pod Systems
Many are refillable and very reasonably priced.
I am a big fan of the Zero and the yet to be released Podstick, both from Vaporesso.
The minifiit by justfog is also a great little unit.

HTH
I

 

[Steven26]

That would be £50+ before delivery from abroad, juice and everything else that goes with it and when I've already spent 40+ for it to leak everywhere and the tank to jam shut you can see why I'm in hurry to spend another fortnight smoking cigs waiting on that getting delivered

I've spent about a weeks worth of cigarette money already and yet I'm still sitting here buying more while I try to figure this .... out

 

[phill_nz]

yup
ohh i know that place and remember it well

trust me .. even if its just for saving money its eventually worth it ( after a month or two it really racks up the savings )
the health factor is then just a positive by product ( if death from cigarettes isnt a biggie for you )

its a hurdle, that high initial outlay with no personal money back guarantee it will work,
all we can say is for all those here and the millions that have now stopped smoking and only vape it has worked .. no reason you would be different

smoking the cheapest cigs would cost me an endless $220 a week
now i have found out how to get cheaper batteries and not buying mod after mod cause the new ones are prettier .. the on going cost is <$400 a year for juice and maybe $ 20 for coils

 

[Steven26]

yup
ohh i know that place and remember it well

trust me .. even if its just for saving money its eventually worth it ( after a month or two it really racks up the savings )
the health factor is then just a positive by product ( if death from cigarettes isnt a biggie for you )

its a hurdle, that high initial outlay with no personal money back guarantee it will work,
all we can say is for all those here and the millions that have now stopped smoking and only vape it has worked .. no reason you would be different

smoking the cheapest cigs would cost me an endless $220 a week
now i have found out how to get cheaper batteries and not buying mod after mod cause the new ones are prettier .. the on going cost is <$400 a year for juice and maybe $ 20 for coils

One of the most annoying parts of the full thing is this 18+ non sense even for a tank for a vape kit, I need to be home with ID ready or they don't deliver it
They've over complicated the .... out of it to the point where getting started is like paying someone to let you work full time for them while smoking as much if not more cigarettes than you would on an average day

I've got a replacement tank being delivered today, if that doesn't work I can't be home to wait on anything else the rest of the week.
I MIGHT make one last ditch effort to try one of the ones named here but at this point I'm stressed out by box with the entire thing and probably further from quitting smoking than I was before I tried the vape

 

[phill_nz]

meet the long arm of british and american tobacco

they pay a lot .. they get a lot

dont do what i did and give up in frustration

just keep going till you get there

even with the government here being pro vaping the lobbyists still have a say in the media
it just beggars belief at times .. all governments know vaping is a huge step in harm reduction .. yet almost across the board .. cigs are easier to get and with less hassles than vape gear ...

 

[Georgia Boy]

I'm sorry you feel stressed by this but please don't give up on vaping. It has been a tremendous thing for my wife and I after some initial minor problems. I rectified that by doing exactly what you have done coming here, the people are so helpful and friendly. You will get it sorted out and be a whole lot better off for it.

 

[Baditude]

Also I'm from Scotland and no I havent tried a Juul at a quick glance it looks like a throwaway, use till it's done and throw in the bin rather than refill

The actual Juul is a battery device that can be recharged via USB. The "pods" containing the e-liquid and coils are replaced when needed. Some folks have been able to figure out how to refill the pods themselves to cut down how often they need to be replaced; the coils inside the pod will eventually wear out. The Juul is pretty much plug-and-play easy to use. It's the most popular starter kit worldwide.



There are other pod systems which are designed to allow you to use your favorite commercially prepared e-liquid.

There is a wide variety of starter kits available for beginning vapers:

Good Starter Setups for a Beginner Vaper

Personally, I recommend either the Innokin Adept/Zlide starter kit or the Innokin Kroma/Zenith starter kit.

 

[Tabac man]

 

[dsites]

From what I can tell, most people try a few setups before finding the one that works for them. While discouraging, once you find it, you'll save lots of money.

People naturally like the device that got them off cigarettes. I was recommended an Innokin T-18 (on this forum) and love it.

The important thing is to keep at it. Once you have this dialed in, you'll be very glad you did.

 

[SP013]

Trying to stop smoking 10-15 cigs a day, finished the last of the packet last night figuring I had my vape I had just bought sitting there, 3-4 puffs later there was liquid pissing through an air hole and down the side of the device.

I'm using it to quit smoking, the things edging me closer to buying another packet because I know a cig wouldn't fall to pieces a couple of draws in
So far I've probably spent a weeks worth of cigarette money on a kit and some liquid, havent had any real use out of either

Kroma A and zenith kit is great for starters that quit smoking. If you want something smaller I can suggest the Smok Nord or Voopoo Find S Trio. Advantage of the find s trio kit is that you can expirement with mouth-to lung vaping and direct lung vaping.

In the end the most important is a proper juice, something tabacco like flavor to start with. Nicotine level around 15-20 mg/ml and see if its satisfying enough.

 

[SP013]

For me the Joyetech Exceed did the job to quit smoking after 15 years, but after a good 9 months of vaping I can tell there is better choices. The exceed however is a penstyle device which I like and is portable

 

[BrotherBob]

I've got a replacement tank being delivered today,

Welcome and glad you joined.
I have provided a little extra information below that may help you understand and fix your problems:
Coil Priming 101 | E-Cigarette Forum
Most Frequently Asked Vaping Questions Part 2
Tank type atomizers... For new vapists - how they work | E-Cigarette Forum
Tank Flooding Explained | Learning Center | VaVaVape
5 Simple Solutions To Stop Your Tank From Leaking
14 Easy Tips To Fix Your Leaking Vape Tank | E-Cigarette Direct
TFV8 leaking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TANK PROBLEMS
Why does my atomizer crackle&pop and spit hot juice on my tongue? | E-Cigarette Forum
Leaking, Popping, Spitting: How to Fix Your Vape
Always wondered what causes crackling/popping during vaping

 

[Ahe224]

You know I personally am very rough on my mods. I break everything im pretty dang clumsy haha. I broke my nice DNA75C and in an emergency panic I had to hit the close smoke/vape shop and just get a off the shelf kit.

I found a clearance SMOK "Stick Prince" with the TFV12 tank. Came with the battery and tank, and honestly I was absolutely impressed with the quality of the vape especially for the clearance price I paid for the kit. A measly 25$. Definitely one of the best "cheap" get you going vape devices i've personally bought in the past little while. Give one a try if you can find one for a good price i'm pretty sure they are still pretty cheap. Its a no frills device but the vape quality is A+.

 

[r77r7r]

Does your tank have a ring around the bottom of it that you can turn around? If so that is your what closes the airflow.
The ohms will be printed on the coil that's in your tank in a number and a funny symbol
70/30 is fine, that's what I've always used
As for your watts just start low and work your way up until you feel comfortable

70pg works in modern tanks well? Didn't know it was still available.

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

70pg works in modern tanks well? Didn't know it was still available.

Not 70PG, I use 70VG/30PG

 

[Rob B.]

These are two kits that I am familiar with and like quite a bit. I have 14 mods and still like and use these two. They were also my first two real mods.

1. The Innokin Coolfire Mini w/ Zenith D22 Tank. It is mouth to lung and I vape it at 18 watts. Goes up to 40 watts, and down to 6 watts. 1300mAh internal battery. Has adjustable airflow, is top fill, does 70/30 just fine, good taste, and is just a nice little starter kit.

2. The Aspire Zelos w/ Nautilus 2s Tank. It can be used mouth to lung or restricted direct to lung. I vape it at 25 watts. Goes up to 50 watts, and down to 1 watt. 2500mAh internal battery. Has adjustable airflow, is top fill, does 70/30 just fine, good taste, and is also a great starter kit.

I'll throw in

with the Aspire Tigon Kit that some others have recommended. I have this kit also and use it daily. In fact, it is my morning and evening bathroom Vape. Another great and easy to use starter kit.

 

[Horselady154]

70pg works in modern tanks well? Didn't know it was still available.

At Highbrow Vapor, you can get it most any way you want.