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From what I understand any nicotine that may escape in the exhaled vapor is said to be less than the amount of nicotine in cauliflower or tomatoes. Yes these vegetables, as well as eggplant and potatoes contain small amounts of nicotine. Still, you may want to steer clear of showing the grandchild the "habit" of vaping (along with smoking).

I use the LR 1.5Ohm Dual Coil cartos (4ml) for my Leo. Things really kick the vapor out.

Its probably an 18650 battery built into it.

Many recommend the Joye 510, but you may also look into the Innokin 510, Lea and Pen sets as well. They are tank atomizer/cartridges and provide a very nice flavor and vapor. And like the others mentioned, the manual (with a button) may provide a more regulated activation of the battery. Auto batteries tend to be inconsistent.

Using the syringe will definitely help with your cartomizers (especially larger carts). As for your tank atomizers, burp them. They'll last longer.

If you're blowing batteries, usb charging cables, etc... could it be the amount of power you're putting to these (from the computer/wall outlet?). It sounds like there could be a more serious issue at hand. Though e-cigarettes are rated for PC USB power charging, not all PC USB ports are the same. There is USB 1.0, USB 2.0, and so on. What I do for charging all my e-cigs is use a self powered USB hub (7 port). This unit plugs into a wall for power, so my PC/Laptop are not needed. From it, I have all my USB chargers plugged into it. It charges 7 batteries at a time, with no issues.

Now we need to create a massive chart with all the makers batteries. Include Joye, Boge, Innokin, Hello, Kanger, Bauway, etc.

Holy cow! Nice find, Jeff! Though with a 1000 mAh battery, is PT necessary?

I should have kept on topic... sheesh. The tank variety of atomizer and cartridge have draw backs. The main one is vacuum created in the cartridge as you draw on it. As you inhale on the tank e-cig, the air inside the atomizer draws the liquid out of the tank cartridge into the center tube of the atomizer. Though the liquid leaves the cartridge, it doesn't allow air back into it. This creates a vacuum inside the top of the cartridge. Eventually that vacuum builds up and diminishes the ability of the atomizer and wick to draw the liquid out properly, holding it in the cartridge. Lack of liquid to the atomizer = too much heat. Too much heat results in the burning of the wick inside the center tube, and eventually frying/popping the atomizer. A simple solution is to "BURP" your cartridge ever 10 hits or so. Simply pull the cartridge out of the atomizer for a second. This pulls out the center tube of the atomizer, exposing the hole in the bottom of the cartridge, allowing air to bubble up inside. The air coming in releases the vacuum. After that split second, re-insert the cartridge back into that atomizer. Viola, you're good for another 10 or so hits.

If I'm not mistaken the KGO (Shenzhen Kemeier) is a top recharge battery similar to a Riva or T-Rex, and does not have a PT (pass through) version. You need a battery with a bottom mini-USB port for recharging, like some eGos, the Boge Leo and Innokin Lea line of e-cigs. All those are PT.

Filling the larger cartomizers (eGo megas, dual coils, Leo dual coils, etc) should really be done with a syringe. I noticed a difference from dripping into a mega carto vs fililng with a syringe is huge. You can pick them up at a lot of the vendors now. A 4 or 5ml should work fine. Using a syringe also gets the juice all the way to the bottom of the carto, which sounds like you're having issues with doing. If you drip to fill, you could very well not reach the bottom before it swells with liquid and you think it's full. Certain brand mega cartos are wrapped differently too. Some brands the cotton inside is looser, allowing the liquid to fill the carto much easier, faster, whereas others are very tight.

Those few US distributors of Joye products (bought direct from Joye) paid large sums of money (via merchandise purchases) to be those sole distributors. Other vendors who sell "genuine eGo" most likely bought from those few distributors (at less a profit margin). I know, I tried to buy from Joye back when I started my biz. They immediately directed me to those other resellers. Be wary of "eGo" vs. "genuine Joye eGo". The genuine is supposed to be just that. Others MAY be knock offs. That's not saying the knock offs aren't as good, but you get what you pay for. I personally have 5 different brands of knock offs. 2 of them work flawlessly/correctly, 3 have buttons that stick, don't charge right, etc.

Thank you sir. I'm new to this forum, but not the world of vaping. I'd like to add that just because the mini-ecigs are smaller in mAh size, do not let that discourage you. My wife and I got off tobacco via Kanger KR808D-1 units (180mAh size). We just had to have 6 batteries each to get through a day (or most of one), and had portable recharging cases for them. It was about a month or two later we decided on bigger battery versions. Less charging hassle, more power. Even though now I'm using 800mAh to 1300mAh size batteries, I still occasion to use 180mAh mini ecigs for shopping, restaurant, and other public venues where I prefer to keep my vaping discreet.

For those new to e-cigs you should first ask yourselves how much a day regular tobacco cigs do you smoke? Half pack? 1 pack? more? There are myriad e-cigs on the market including the mini-ecig (the ones that look like real cigs), pen styles which are typically longer versions of the minis, mid sized battery versions like the eGo, T-rex, Leo, Lea, and any other in the 650mAh to 900mAh battery size, and then there are the much higher versions, or "fat batts" that range from 1000mAh to 1300mAh in size. Typically a moderate to heavy smoker will use about 100mAh of battery life per hour. This is needed to be considered when thinking of purchasing batteries. The mini-ecigs are between 90mAh and 280mAh. This would mean that each of those batteries last between 1 hour and 3 hours before needing recharged (for a moderate to heavy user). Pen style batteries are typically 180mAh to 280mAh (some higher?), so these would last the longer part of 3 hours each. An eGo or Lea or Leo will last the average user about 6-10 hours, while a fat batt will last 12-16 hours. I'm a heavy vaper, and an 800mAh Leo lasts me about 10-12 hours, whereas a 1300mAh eGo knock off lasts about 16 hours. E-cigs come in a variety of forms, such as the 2 part type that include a battery and a cartomizer. The cartomizer is a tube filled with tightly wrapped cotton that holds the liquid (e-juice). In the center there is another small tube with a wire. That wire acts as the heating element that when activated, flash vaporizes the liquid held in the cotton to produce vapor. Cartomizers (most) can be refilled fairly easily by popping the top off and dripping the liquid inside the cotton. Some cartomizers (certain brands) are one piece, and do not have that removable top. The down side to cartomizers is the small size and minimal liquids they hold. Thus you'll sometimes see (depending on what brand you buy) "mega-cartomizers" or "XXL", referring to a larger size holding more liquid. Lately there are even "Dual Coil Cartomizers", meaning there are two wires (with small coils in each) that act as heating elements, creating a good deal more vapor (and flavor). Another down side to cartomizers is burning tastes. This occurs when the cotton inside becomes too dry and yet you continue to use it. It eventually chars the cotton and that taste is near impossible to get rid of it. The three part e-cigarette involves a battery, atomizer and a cartridge. The atomizer is typically cone or cylindrical in shape. The cartridge is a small mouth piece with a hollow tube of cotton (or foam) wadding which holds the liquid. The cartridge gets inserted directly into the atomizer so that the cotton just barely touches the atomizer. Activating the battery heats the atomizer and the 'bridge' which sits just over the actual atomizer. The bridge is really what touches the cotton from the cartridge, and its job is to heat up gently and wick the liquid down to the atomizer. Often, as the cotton inside the cartridge becomes dry and overheats it will shrink, resulting in less wicking action. This can, and often results in the atomizer not getting enough liquid and it, too, overheats and pops or dies. Atomizers can be expensive, but provide far more vapor than (most) cartomizers, and far more flavor from your liquids as well. It is said the larger the atomizer the better the taste. It is also said the higher the voltage the better the taste and vapor, but we'll get into that later. Another more recent (this year) three part e-cig is the "tank" system. It involves a battery (of course), a "tank" atomizer and a "tank" cartridge. Now the typical tank atomizer is just like a regular atomizer, except that it incorporates a tube in the center rather than a bridge. This tube is designed to poke into a small hole in the bottom of the tank cartridge. In the tube is a small cotton or other fiber wick that helps wick the liquid to the atomizer below. The tank cartridge is simply a small mouthpiece with an attached tank to fill and hold the liquid. Tank atomizers provide a rich, thick vapor (most do), however for some reason the flavor is often diminished. Tank atomizers (early versions) often leaked as well. Depending on the manufacturer, most are unreliable, in my opinion, but still fun to try out. Tank atomizer/cartridges can be found for for any size/style e-cigarette now a day. At this point, being a new member, and a registering supplier, I don't think I can give my opinions on brands (at least not yet and not in this sub forum). You'll have to do your own research on these. Lastly there are box units and mods. Well... maybe we should talk about these once you've tried the basics first. Mods can be expensive, and use a variety of batteries, from 3.0 v on up to 7v, from 400mAh on up to 3000mAh. For now, I hope this information helps you take the next step: Reading reviews on brands BEFORE you purchase.