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you have stumbled into the right place. Tons of help. We have lots and lots of long term, die hard smokers that would never go back, me included. Smoked for 30 years, absolutely quit, quitting.....That was 4 years ago and haven't a smoke since. For me, I don't even crave cigarettes. You can do this !!

Excellent post right above me ^^^^ Take heed. Welcome to the forum. I'm a new member too, though not a new vaper. So far I really like the place. Very laid back here with what seems to be a balanced mix of vets and newbies. When you begin to ween yourself off analogues (i.e. cigarettes), keep in mind that every one you don't smoke is a WIN. It's very vital to remind yourself when you have a relapse that the relapse is not a failure to quit and it IS a part of the natural quitting process. Don't get down if you find yourself relapsing in to one or even a whole pack of analogues. Instead pat yourself on the back for making it as far as you have, and think positively back on all the analogues you've avoided since then. Smokers have this tendency to relapse and then give up all hope of quitting, thinking the relapse indicates they're incapable of quitting. Just like it probably took you a lot of time to get hooked on smoking and then took even more time for you get to smoking as much as you do now, so is the same for quitting. Just like back in the day you used to smoke a bunch (or what seemed like a bunch) of analogues one day and then might have went the next day with a lot less or none at all with no problems, so it will probably be the same with quitting. Starting or quitting smoking both are a bit like being on a roller coaster... some days you're up, other days you're down. Don't stop in the middle of the ride and assume that you're never going to climb another hill up. It takes a long, LONG time for all those chemicals and carcinogens to build up in your body to the point that you're addicted, and it can take just about as long to flush them completely out as well. I smoked for 20 years, from the time I was 14. Ended up being a pack a day smoker. Have tried every FDA approved cessation method and product there is. It took me a year of casually vaping and 6 months of sincere effort to transition from smoking to vaping to finally quit. And yeah, there would be days when I had spent a few weeks without an analogue and ended up tearing in to a whole pack that day. A lot of us know exactly what you'll be going through, because we have been there ourselves. Vaping is not an "easy" way to quit smoking. Any cessation method/product takes a LOT of effort and determination on your part. However, I *can* say it was a lot easier for me to quit using vaping as a replacement than it ever was for me to quit using the patch or gum... mostly for the reasons Uma listed. BTW, the decision to quit smoking was for health reasons on my part as well. I was getting symptoms of COPD. Had my left lung completely obstructed for unknown reasons, and was on prescription pain killers to help lesson the pain in the left side of my chest. Along with it came a chronic cough that often took a nasty turn towards bronchitis and pneumonia. Tests revealed nothing... my doc was baffled... and after noticing that the pain decreased when I smoked slightly less than normal for a few days, I approached him about vaping as a quitting method. Surprisingly, he was 100% supportive and thought it was a great idea for me, since he knew I had tried multiple times in the past to quit using approved methods and failed. He reasoned that even if I couldn't kick the nic habit using vaping, at least I would be doing significantly less damage to my lungs than I did with analogues. This is not to promote vaping as a cessation method or to substitute for your own doc's advice (who you should ALWAYS ask about vaping before actually making the switch), but to point out that yes, there are medical professionals that support this method when all others have failed and your life is literally on the line. Don't be afraid to talk to your doc about vaping... his or her input may surprise you. I am happy to report that I have been analogue free for a year now. All those nasty symptoms disappeared, including the obstruction of my left lung, and I am 100% healthy and my lungs operate at 100% as well. I started on 36mg and am now down to 12mg. I anticipate being all the way down to 0mg within the next year. Even if I never achieve that goal though, I am happy enough with the reduced risks to my health that I have gained by switching. And... this has actually became a pretty cool little hobby for me! So I plan on continuing to vape casually even once I'm no longer addicted by vaping 0mg, and also plan on always having a PV (personal vaporizer) and some 0mg juice on standby in the case of a random psychological craving to "blow vapor". Once I am done, I don't want to touch anything with nic in it ever again. Keep in mind that even once you do quit nic (if you plan to do so), you never will stop being in "recovery" from it. It may be many years down the road and you will still probably get random psychological cravings. My mom quit for 20 years and picked up the habit again due to this. So it would be wise to keep some form of PV and 0mg juice handy even after you quit just to be prepared for these types of situations. Although I must admit with the increasing availability of disposable e-cigs in gas stations and drug stores, this may not be totally necessary in the future if they start offering 0mg e-cigs along with the standard strengths.

There are two MAJOR reasons for these leaks that I've experienced: 1. The head has came slightly unscrewed enough for juice to leak in to the core when you unscrew the metal cap from the tube (which in turn sometimes turns the silicone gasket, which in turn turns the head, thus unscrewing it a little). The symptom of this is a leaky 510 connection through the air holes, which may seem like the tank is leaking from the bottom of the tube when placed on its side. 2. Sometimes... the silicone gasket is cut slightly too long for the metal cap to fit over it to create the perfect snug seal... and the silicone gasket will push over to the side when you're screwing the metal cap on to the tube. It's impossible to avoid by just being careful... you'll have to take a small screwdriver or other thin stick like tool and slowly screw the cap on, stopping every once in a while to manipulate the silicone gasket's position so that it is perfectly centered with the hole in the center of the metal cap. If you don't do this, the symptom will seem like the tube is leaking from both ends when placed on its side, because juice is leaking both out the gaping hole created by the off-center silicone gasket (thus leaking out the top of the metal cap) and also leaking down in to the center of the core and through the air holes in the 510 connection. Other possible causes: - You may have some of the wick screwed in with the head, which is now wicking juice in to the center of the core and down through the 510 connection's air holes - The tube itself may need to be tightened at one end or both ends - You may have bought a China clone head/tank and not the genuine Vision brand. The China clone heads I have seen have a pointy metal gasket over the silicone gasket... this is NOT Vision's original design and WILL leak A LOT - If your tube is plastic and you've been vaping citrus/sour/cinnamon/acidic juices, it may be cracked (never had this happen with my STV tubes but it's always a possibility with plastic tubes) These are the most major issues I can think of. Feel free to add on if you think of more! Recently I got some new heads and #2 became an issue.... initially I thought it was my new tube... thank goodness I thoroughly troubleshooted the tank and found that issue, which was a completely new one to me. This issue is what inspired me to create this thread as a sort of "complete Vivi Nova troubleshooting guide" for the forum since I have noticed there are a lot of others here that use this tank system as well, and leaks are a pretty common issue with it that are usually easily (and cheaply) resolvable without having to toss out the system and buy a new one.

Usually it is condensation,it happens to about every kind of atomizing device.You just has to check every so often and wipe it out when it gets there or it will cause the current to bypass the element and vapor production will drop off.

I will be vacationing in Cherry Grove SC in the upcoming weeks and have never been to a real vape store. Is anyone here from that area and know of one there? It is in the Myrtle Beach area. I would like to see what a "Mod" does and looks like in person. Everything I have gotten so far I ordered online without trying first, would be cool to actually see how some of this stuff works before taking another step toward a Tesla-Provari etc....

Hey Everybody.... I'm really only here because I had to. I had seen E-cigarettes before but didn't give them much thought. I've been a heavy cigarette smoker for 20 years and a light to moderate smoker for the 19 years before that. When my BP sky rocketed to 207/115 I finally went to the doctor. 3 months later I had a stent in my LAD. The LAD is also known as "The Widow Maker". It's the main artery on the front of your heart. When they usually plug up, they cause a heart attack and you die. I never had the heart attack. And still I smoked. I was at the dentist last week. She found 2 white patches inside of my mouth. I know what they are and it's not the kiss of death, but they are a warning of the most dire nature. It is definitely time to get super serious about stopping my smoking. So I look forward to doing a lot of reading here. I hope to get all of the ins and outs of vaping. And I do not want to be one of those people that vapes for a while and then goes back to analog.

I just like this photo of my Vamo I took with a white box I made for a photo shoot I'm about to do for a local Vapor shop It's quite the lovely device

Thanks for the info. Now that I know how to differentiate the real ones from the fake ones, I realize there's a lot of places online that sells the fake ones.

I suspect if you are killing off CE4's at an alarming rate you will just end up killing Nova elements as well. I would revisit the eliquid isle first.Are you using high voltage? That will do it as well ,especially with low resistance. Most all the devices out there will produce very good vapor and reasonable lifespans as they are basically made of the same components.

Well, I didn't want to make it too obvious but you know what I meant... LOL Well, I'm glad to help a brother out. I was watching one of your vids and saw the ring but wasn't sure if I was seeing straight... then I went and stalked your Facebook page and right there on the Tux was the golden lapel pin...

Welcome to VaporTalk, RichardMartin! You've come to the right place, there are lots of good friendly and knowledgeable people here to help you get started on the right foot. While vaping will not cure you, unfortunately, it will still help you to recover from being a smoker and your body will begin the healing process that the ex-smoker experiences. Vaping is instrumental in helping us to quit smoking because of many reasons such as: 1. Nicotine delivery, which helps our bodies to not spaz out when it's going through the weaning process from all the other toxic ingredients we're addicted and accustomed to. 2. Hand to mouth habit is still in tact, which helps to reduce anxiety attacks from cigarette withdrawls. 3. Flavor. The flavors keep us interested in trying new flavors, or even in taking the next draw instead of reaching for a cigarette. After a short time, our tastebuds begin healing to the point that our bodies will reject the flavor of the tobacco cigarette in favor of a burst of flavor from the electronic cigarette. It's a win win. There are more reasons, of course, but those are the most important. Just relax and let nature take it's course once you begin your vaping experience. An eGo type of battery with a Viva Nova type of e-liquid delivery system is a great way to get started. The eGo Spinner has an ooomph dial. You can have it set at mild, or go on through the higher volts up to 4.8volts and back down again. The Vision Spinner is the same thing, except with easier to read numbers on the dial. The Viva Nova, and the ProTank are very popular delivery systems. I would pick up both of them, and see for yourself which one is right for you. One might have a tight draw, one might be a light airy draw. (they're both great for different times of the day). Good luck, and I hope your symptoms will be no more once you stop the toxins entering your system!

Hey there new guy. It is quite unanimous around here that vaping is much less harmful to a person's health and by not lighting up we all seem to benefit in many ways like getting rid of that smokers' cough, being able to taste food in a better way, not smelling like an ashtray, etc., the list the list goes on. What I like the best is not having to spend $100/week on cigs. E-cigs and accessories can be expensive too but I've saved thousands by not buying butts. That's what kept me going when I decided to quit(after vaping for a few months). I just told myself that I wouldn't spend more on e-cigs in a week or a month than I would on cigs... and I never did. Now I feel better than ever AND I gots mo money. Everybody is different and that's my story, Welcome to Vapor Talk.

I bought mine from here...or the vapor store attached to this site. It's definitely acrylic.