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Hello Everyone, This is all a bit new to me, but I must take the time to say hello and partially introduce myself. Female from The South. Took my first vape over 2 years ago and 5 minutes later I threw my cigarettes away and that is my story. Looking for great e-liquid suggestions, meet others, ask questions from others in the "know", but anyway so to have gone on like that. I guess I may have messed up. I was just supposed to say hello.....HELLO EVERYBODY. I am so happy to be here. Thanks.

I have been using Protank 3s and Aerotanks for a very long time but I have not had to buy coils for a year because I ordered a large supply a year ago. Now I don't know if there are new and improved coils or just the same thing. Also, the place I use to buy them have gone out of business so any advice of a good cheap and trust worthy site to order from. Also please suggest what coils work best for you. Thank you in advance.

Those guys on TV that blow themselves up use mech mods, not regulated mods. With a regulated mod it will shut down before it blows up.

I'm a a bit timid when I'm dealing with ohms and electronics so I figure I had better triple check myself...I don't want to end up like those guys on TV and be a reason for more regs

Thanks all, I've been reading and watching youtube video's until my eyes are popping out. I'm getting some 26 and 28 gauge wire from amazon AWG brand I think it is (I haven't bought it yet it's in my cart) I also put in some pre-built coils in different ohm ratings so I can learn to use my ohm meter right. (checking mine vs theirs) I want to do this in the safest way possible. Y'all are great !

I have! The Cupti looks really good and I really want to pick a few up. I just have not seen where the RBA has been made available yet. I do like the top airflow design, and the leak proof design. I really hope they have updated the electronics. I wish they had made the tank a bit bigger. I fill mine once a day now (10ml). If I am using a HG2 or 30Q I change the battery once a day. It works great! The only problem I see with the design is how am I going to dry burn/clean coils? I have a evic mini that I keep a Sub Tank Mini base on and just screw on the RBA and clean/recoil/rewick while it is mounted in the base. With this design, I don't know how I am going to do it. I may have to build something to adapt it to a 510 base

If you are looking for some one-on-one instruction @Compenstine has a pretty good setup and is a good teacher. He has helped me learn quite a bit about DIY juice making. His page can be found here: Fadora Vapor

I will pile on the SubTank Mini band wagon. I have both the Mini and the Top Tank. They are very versatile. You can use just about all levels of vaping experience. I hear really good things about the Triton 2, but have never used it. I have really quit using normal tanks since I have been using the NEBOX. I love it, but I honestly can't recommend it to others. So many have had trouble with it leaking. It also has the worst Temp Control I have ever seen. I use the RBA with Kanthal/NiChrome exclusively. I have been using Clapton wire from Vape NW, by Geek Vape. I bought quite a few different spools and can't tell much difference in them. Most of my Kanthal I bought from Temco. When I first got into building my own coils I bought 100 ft spools of everything from 22ga to 30ga. I found I used the 26&28 ga the most. I picked up quite a few random gauges of Ni and Ti around the web. I also use the UD SS316. I really recommended the Coil Master DIY Kit. It is a bit pricey, but it has everything you need, except a good pair of scissors. I have the first version and use it quite often. I personally am trying to never buy a factory made coil again. I have 6 RBA sections and I have not built a coil in months. I put about 5 wraps of the Clapton wire on the base and just clean/rewick them every few days. Please do a search on Dry Burning Kanthal. There are warnings out there not to do it, but I still do it. When I clean my coils I rinse them before I put them in my mod and also prime them so the chances of particulates are minimized. Oops, I just read you ordered a kit...lol

I have 24g 26g 28g 30g and 32g, it all depends on what resistance you want. I like to use 5 - 7 wraps so I choose a wire that will give the ohms I want. I have settled on 28g for the most part.

No need to panic... yet. We still have some time, but getting back ups is never a bad thing.

If you plan on DIY you need a good mixing program, I use ejuicemeup you can find it here http://www.kritikalmass.net/calculators.asp They have a lot of recipes too.

You need to stop looking at the shiny, you're bad for my wallet. Are you taking lessons from @Earthling789? Just ordered two. *sighs*

My eleaf melo III tank is top fill and I do prefer it to my ijust 2 which is bottom filled so I know what you mean. I guess my goal is to one and most importantly cut costs and two beat the deeming and get a stocked up before we can't get what we need easily. Since I'm new(er) to vaping I've been taking your advice to have back ups to heart and going as quickly as budget allows but now I think I better break out the credit card so I'm not left in a bad position. I just want to make smart decisions and not get things I won't be happy with or are not good quality. Oh No.... that website could be dangerous to my wallet !

The coil master set is great it comes with everything you need even a small spool of wire and cotton . I personally use Cotton-Bacon for my cotton. Im no good with OHMs law and figuring out builds, I usually ask someone for help as too what I should build for what Im looking for @Earthling789 then I just stick with that build

I like Kanger I have a Dripbox that I'm playing with but I don't carry it around (I'm scared it'll leak) I just ordered a coil master set and I'm trying to figure out what wire and such I need and what tanks will work for a noobie at these things...I also got a ohm checker too.

Love my kanger subtank just ordered a few more for stock. I use the RTA for NI builds only which is a bit tricky until you get used to it the spacing needed in the coil for NI makes it real tight to build on I would think its a lot easier to use regular wire to build on someday Ill give it a shot

http://www.specialtybottle.com/ That's my go-to for bottles, drippers, make up jars, etc. Others go with other places and venders but I've always gotten excellent customer service and product from this vendor.

I don't know....sounds an awful lot like burnt cotton... Hard to know until we get more details.

There are two "bases" that eliquids are offered in. PG and VG. (Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin). The most common mixes are 80/20 (PG VG) and 80/20 (VG PG), the opposite. Generally speaking PG is hard and provides a deep, heavy throat hit. Some people actually prefer this while others find it uncomfortable. VG on the other hand provides a smooth, almost water like vapor. Then of course there is the happy medium 50/50. My guess is, the second liquid was simply a high PG liquid made for those looking for a hard throat hit. (Think people who smoke cigarettes without filters etc) Simply choose a liquid higher in VG and you'll likely have a much better experience.

@Edna Thanks for the link for glassware and equipment. Their prices aren't bad on glassware, stands/stirrers/etc seem to be very competitive pricing, and shipping is cheap (if using economy shipping method). Wizard Labs and Amazon are also inexpensive ways to purchase glassware which are both quality and low-priced. I usually add in a piece or two of glassware when ordering from Wizard Labs (to bump myself to free shipping levels in my cart), and I've ordered several quality pieces from Amazon... you can't beat 2-day shipping if you're a Prime member

Don't forget you need to line up the air holes with the coil. This is absolutely critical to coil function.

The V/T store has the coils you need, as far as the ohms go that would depend on your preferences, most people here prefer the 1.8 ohm coil. There are some Chinese vendors where you can order in bulk, but you may wait a couple of weeks or longer for delivery.

I've tried using premade coils on my JAM and Stillare RDA. It was okay but I prefer to build my own coils. When you're ready to take the plunge, the first thing on your shopping list should be a good ohm meter. Don't trust that your mod will read the resistance of your coil accurately. Much safer to have a dedicated ohm meter instead.

I would say there will be a 300W mod popping out soon, but it will require a 12V Die-Hard or small nuclear reactor to power it... and the only thing you'll be able to do with it is power a TV, PC, or microwave... because any juice at that high Wattage wouldn't be "consumable"