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The higher the mAh (milliAmp hours), the longer your battery's charge will last. I've got two Vision Spinners at 900 mAh and one at 1300 mAh. The 900s look exactly like the eGo batteries I have although the Visions are a very pretty purple. The 1300, instead of being super long like the eGo 1000 or 1100, it's about as tall as the 900s but a little thicker around. Now that I've tried the 1300 I'm eager to get more just for the long battery life. Yes, everything I have for my eGo fits just the same on the Spinners. They're almost exactly alike except you can see the numbers on the bottom better. http://www.gotvapes.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1192&zenid=0947d4c03f545b503ca7054574319c3d

Congrats! One more tip now that you're a direct dripper...if you're sampling new flavors it's best to use one atomizer with like flavors that compliment each other as you'll get a little bit of the old flavor mixed with the new the first few draws. I like to keep the bakery stuff with one, fruit flavors with another... As you delve more deeply in direct dripping you'll find what works best for you.

Nope. Shouldn't be a problem at all. I've found that 4.0 is my sweet spot for quite a few of my favorite juices. Now that you've tried a Twist, you really need to try the Vision Spinner. That's identical to the Twist except you can actually see the numbers much easier. Also, the Spinner goes up to 1300 mAh.

Okay, they really need to stop coming up with so many cool toys now! This one as well as a couple of others I saw from today's Vapelite newsletter all seem to have the easy to replace outer wicks. It was a real trial for me not to click "add to cart" today.

When the draw becomes too tight and you don't get any vapor/hit from it is a good indication. Usually, when it starts going out you'll notice that it's not working as well as it did before. Some will just quit while others will slowly dwindle in performance. As for what I've experienced, most of mine lasts several weeks to a month or more depending (if it's not a dud). Sorry, I know that's not much help but it depends on the part itself. Asking questions is good. That's how we learn.

You know...if you don't want to jump in at the deep end of DIY, like Rixter suggested above, try EC Blends. They allow so much customization of their juices that it could ease you into it without having to buy all the supplies a la carte. Their $2.50 for 5 ml is very reasonable for trying new flavors and their shipping is very low.

Atomizer + drip shield + drip tip + favorite juice flavor = direct dripping at its best.

From your picture it looks like en eGo battery -- 650 mAh from the length and I agree with mse12. That looks to be a T2 changeable coil long wick. If we're right, then you've got yourself a good setup. On the T2 I've found that sometimes you get a bad atomizer (the thing you change inside the tank once you unscrew the tip and take it off), although I'm unfamiliar with the long wick version. That might be the problem? If you have extra atomizers/wicks you might try changing that out. Tip a little to thoroughly wet the wicks and let it sit for a few minutes so that the liquid soaks through before vaping. When I've gotten in a hurry and started vaping right after changing the atomizer -- it has given me a burned taste that didn't go away until I changed to a new atomizer. Once it's burned...it's toast.

Hmmmm. Sounds like you might be ready to try direct dripping.

For me the KISS method works best (Keep It Simple, Stupid). That's why I stick with the eGo batts. The Vision Spinner and eGo Twist is about as fancy as I want to get -- for now.

How funny! A couple of days ago when I was in a convenience store I saw they had Blu brands and wondered how they stack up to eGos...

You know, McQuinn, if you're feeling that adventurous PM me your address and I'll be happy to send it your way. Better than to throw it out because I won't be vaping it ever again anytime soon. Believe me, it took several months for me to get the nerve up to even consider ordering it! Sweet-Vapes.com has a mean black cherry that I like. And I don't even like cherries unless they're fresh.

*in best Elvis Presley voice* Why thank you. Thank you very much. *fails miserably but falls over laughing anyway* As an aside, when they tell you that the "aroma" is strong? Take their warning seriously. There's snow on the ground outside but I have the window open about two inches, there's a fan blowing the air OUT of the room, it's nearly an hour later and this place still smells of roast beef. Either that or I can't get it out of my nose. *sniffs*

*shudders in horror* I shouldn't hog all the fun in trying new flavors so I'll let you have the honors, Rixter!

Okay, I know that everyone has different preferences in e-liquids and there's no such thing as a "bad" or "good" or even a "great" juice for everyone. Taste is subjective and one size/flavor does not fit all. We like what we like, and what I like may taste awful to someone else. That disclaimer out of the way... Ever since I first landed at EC Blends I've been curious about their savory flavors but never had the courage to try one. Until now. Recently I ordered the roast beef with an added splash of Worchestershire sauce. When I got the small sampler bottle (5 ml, 6 mg nic, 50 PG/50 VG), I let it steep for a while like instructed. Tried it today and...I had to go brush my teeth and tongue to get the taste out of my mouth. Bleh. Now don't get me wrong, it really does taste like a decent roast beef with just a splash of Worchestershire sauce. It's that I've just now learned that savory flavors, vaping and me do not mix. Curiosity is no longer in the equation. I will now stick to the sweeter flavors that I've come to love from this vendor. Live and learn.

An extra long drip tip is not "necessary" per se but it's pretty wonderful. One of the little annoyances with just a regular drip tip is that if you draw too hard you can suck up some of the juice into your mouth. That's pretty unpleasant and not at all delicious. I love using a drip tip with the universal because I never have that problem with the longer...length. Keith at Empire Mods is wonderful to work with. His customer service is stellar! Why, thank you for the kind words. I'm just happy to help another vaper get into direct dripping.

The Delrin 306 XL Drip Tip won't fit your 510 LR atomizer, ninjabat. You need a 901/510 drip tip. Get a hold of Keith at Empire Mods and ask that it be changed otherwise you're going to be frustrated when you get your order. If you want the extra long drip tip so you don't get juice in your mouth I'd get the universal drip tip and a smaller drip tip like this to put in it. You can use the universal by itself but I prefer something smaller in my mouth. http://www.empiremods.com/product_p/chrryuni.htm http://www.empiremods.com/product_p/driptc.htm

Only if you get really mad at them and they don't behave... And the real answer is...no. You get them, fill them with e-liquid, wait a bit and then enjoy.

My vote goes with mse12 on the Boge LR 2.0 ohm cartomizers! I'm using one now and it's yummy.

Do you think it's the thicker juices that cause the wicking problem, Kit? My chocolate malt seems to be a little hard on the T3s but the cranberry is doing okay so far. Hmmmm

Hey, Uma, when I got the email notification for your comment -- there weren't any asterisks. No assterisks either on the quote until I hit post...

Actually, it kinda is. Many of us have found that we vape (even chain vape) a LOT more than we ever smoked. Most of us go with a low nic level when we vape that much so as to not over do it and get a nicotine overdose...

Discount Vapers has an eGo C Twist 650 mAh in pink at $18.99 http://www.discountvapers.com/ego-twist/ Oops. Not made by JoyTech but I've always gotten quality stuff from Discount Vapers although I haven't bought any batteries there before.

Um...no? Isn't it so that you don't burn your lips off when you stove pipe it?

Glad it helped!