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Following the directions on some of the juices I shake those daily while they're steeping. Otherwise... no. I do have a bottle of EC blend eggnog that tastes like a soured dishrag no matter how much I shake. :/

5 Boge 510 LR +-2.0 ohm atomizers from Litevape 5 Empiremods Bridge Free LR510 1.8ohm Figured if I'm going to drip I might as well jump right in.

Confusing me isn't too difficult, mse12. LOL! With everyone's replies and information I now know that cartomizers, atomizers, and tanks are not interchangeable. All the references to 306, 510, 901... those were the most confusing.

Wow, Brian, I never expected such a detailed reply. Thank you very much for so much information! It makes a lot more sense to me now. Have you thought about putting an edited version of this on your store site? It would help people like me to make a decision on what to buy. Hopefully someday, you'll branch out to include more stuff in your store. I'll be waiting to pick them up there.

Okay, I just ordered 5 of these. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for the rec!

Okay, now that I'm officially addicted to dripping (thank you all for your GREAT advice in an earlier thread!), I have some more questions where I need your expertise. At my local brick and mortar store I bought the essentials for dripping. They were a 5 pack of stainless steel 1.8 ohm atomizers. They're being used on eGO 650 pass throughs and an eGO C 1000 mAh twist. I am down to my last two attys and am looking to get moar backups before I go through them too. My question is... what do I get? 1.) They should be 510 compatible, right? 2.) SR offers a cooler vape while a LR is warmer/hotter? 3.) What are these single and double coils all about? Can they be used with the eGO set up? 4.) Type A or Type B? (I'm using Type B right now -- I think) 4.a.) If I go with Type A, do I need more equipment, like something to make it compatible with my eGO batts? 5.) And I always thought a bridge was something you walked or drove over to get to the other side. What's it mean with e-cigs and attys? And do I want an atty with or without a bridge? 6.) If you would recommend something, would you please post a link to the page where I can go buy it? Um... I think that's all the questions I have right now. Thanks for any advice and answers in advance.

Yes, I'm doing just that! Trying LOTS of stuff. And doing what Kitsune said. Although, you really should pay attention to her name: Kitsune. Japanese fox spirit who is high on mischievous high jinxs. She has lots of great advice but will innocently lure you into more than you originally planned. Asking questions will get you great advice from very experienced vapers here. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I think you'll enjoy your time at VT. I certainly am. And now I'm off to ask some more questions about dripping related stuff. Kitsune got me started on that, too! Oh, and I forgot to say, "Welcome to VT!"

Oh for crying out lou... 1300 mAh? Holy cow! I'm trying really hard not to buy anymore unnecessary e-cig stuff. You. Are. NOT. Helping!

Liking it a LOT! If you haven't already ordered one, I would highly recommend gettng it from Brian at The Veteran Vapor store. The prices are comparable to what you'll find everywhere but it's the customer service you can't buy with money. Brian is simply amazing! You won't have to worry about the level of customer service you'll get at VV.

The first time I bought the Starbuckets Mocha it was the smallest size they had because I didn't want to waste my money if I didn't like it. The second time I ordered the 30 ml because it was soooo good. If you can let it steep a bit the flavor gets even better! Their Kona Cream is amazing too.

This is so interesting! To some PG is harsh and irritates their throat, to others it's VG that's harsh. I think I'm going to be playing with the ratios to see what works best for me. Thanks for your input!

Drip tips are just another thing you want to collect that makes vaping fun! Actually, they're little mouth pieces that you put on the top of atomizers. You can drip directly into them for convenience when direct dripping. If you don' t have one and your atomizer gets hot you can burn your lips. Um... no, it's not because I tried it or anything. I'm still learning all about this direct dripping. Like Kitsune said on a different thread, there's a bit of a learning curve to it, but if you stick with it, the pay off is the best flavor EVAR! I'm finding that I prefer direct dripping to all the other clearomizers I've been using and love. Now, if you'll excuse me I need to go see a man about a hor... drip shield. *laughs*

What kinds of bad reactions have some people experienced? *is curious*

I'm curious about the "harsh" statement, mcquinn. Do you mean it hurts your throat? If I remember correctly, you vape at 0 nic, is that right?

Wow. Everyone seems to have their own preferred blends! Thanks to all who replied, it's given me lots to think about. I've gone the 100% VG and steps the other way to 30 VG/70 PG. Still not sure where my preferred spot is but it's fun trying to find out.

I've heard people talking about the different ratios of PG/VG and I'm now thoroughly confused. What ratio do you prefer and why?

I second jeffb's recommendation for the clearomizer. These work great, they're easy to clean and very user-friendly.

I totally agree with mcquinn about the dry burning. I used to do that until I started going through clearomizers (Stardust V2). They probably would've lasted longer had I not gone the dry burning route. Now, I just wash them out and let them dry over night. If you just have the two flavors you switch with, I'd just get two clearomizers, one for each flavor. If you're going to switch with only one clearomizer, I'd recommend using the eGo CC (changeable coil) clearo. It's also called a T2 made by Kangor. Brian, over at The Veteran Vapor sells them at a very reasonable price. These are much easier to clean and the changeable coil is nice. If something happens and it's not working like it should, you just change the coil (unscrew, take off, screw new one on), and it's like having a brand new clearomizer with only a fraction of the cost. If you buy these, then I'd suggest buying some extra coils to have on hand.

1. How often should you clean your clearomizer and how long do they last? Should you clean them each time you fill it or just when you switch to another juice. With the Vision (Stardust) V2 clearomizers I just clean those out when the juice gets really dark and the flavor isn't what it's supposed to be. If I'm refilling with the same juice I don't clean it out, I just drain the old (if you need to) and refill. If switching to another flavor, yes, I'd wash it out and let it dry overnight. The T2 clearomizer with the replaceable coil is easier for cleaning, imo. If the wick doesn't let go of the old flavor it's easy to change it to a new one and it's like having a whole new set up without the cost. 2. The kit also came with the atomizers and cartridges. Not familiar with cartridges. I've tried them but didn't care for them at all. 3. What is a drip tip? Do they replace cartridges? A drip tip is the tip that goes on top of the atomizer. The tip makes it easier to drip e-liquid into the atomizer and keeps you from burning your lips should the atomizer get hot when you're vaping. I'm still new to this but I love it now. It took quite a bit of trial and error (it's still a learning experience for me), but the pay off in the intense flavor of the e-liquid has been worth it. Kitsune is a great resource for dripping advice. 4. I know the nicotine leve affects the TH but does it affect the taste of the juice too? Um... still too new to vaping to be able to give you an answer. There are others here who are much more knowledgeable... 5. I am a 30 year smokers smoking Marboro 100's. What level of nicotine would you recommend. The sample bottles are 10ml but I did get 20ml of a larger flavor. I still am craving the cigarettes though. I smoked a pack a day of Marlboro Lights (shorts) for over 30 years and started with 24 mg of nicotine. That didn't last too long, though. Now, I have juices from 0 mg to 12 mg and I switch off -- depending on how I feel. You'll have to play around with the nicotine levels to find what works for you. I think it's different for everyone. 6. My throat seems to be sore. I am wondering if this goes away eventually. I'm trying to drink lots of water. Is there a danger of vaping TOO much and getting nicotine overdose? YES! Once I finally got it right with the direct dripping I got so happy (and the juice tasted so good) that I wound up faintly nauseous, more than a bit dizzy with a nasty headache. You'll know if/when you're getting there. I'm much more careful now. Good luck with the vaping! You'll find a whole bunch of wonderful people here who are more than generous with their expertise and advice. They've certainly been helping me get the hang of things.

Good luck and welcome!

Still receiving shipments from when I went nuts ordering e-liquids: 30 ml Starbuckets Mocha, 6 mg nic, 50/50 PG/VG from Sweet-Vapes I requested just a touch more mocha and it's absolutely heavenly! Can't imagine it can get better than this given time to steep... it probably won't last that long. LOL.

I go between the V2 clearomizers and the eGO 2.4 ml CC (changeable coil) clearomizers (also called a T2). While I love the way the V2 vapes and the flavor I get it's a little hard to clean out the previous juice so no flavor remains. I just wash the whole thing with hot water, leave it upside down to air dry and refill. The video above is really good but I stopped dry burning like she said. Went through too many clearos that way. The T2s are easier to clean. Take off the tip, unscrew the atomizer, wash everything, let dry and refill. If the atomizer still tastes of the old liquid and it doesn't give off the flavor and vapor like it should I just replace that. E-liquids that are heavy on the citrus can crack the plastic on these things. I used to use Mojito (heavy on the lime) and had several develop cracks at the bottom. I've heard that they've corrected it lately but... Cinnamon flavors will also crack the outside so be careful. As for how long they last? Some of them have lasted a couple of months before it didn't work like it should anymore. Others -- just a few weeks. Having backups is essential -- and fun. Good luck with yours. We all like and dislike different things. As you try new things you'll find what you like best.

You're welcome! I really love the twist, it has opened up a whole new variety of flavors without having to buy more e-liquids -- just play with the settings and the flavor changes. Even though I'm still new to all this, the people here on Vaper Talk are very helpful. Too helpful sometimes as I'm now buying more new things to try but it's been a fun learning experience!

Good luck with your research!

I'm with you on the caffeine level, Helena. Without a steady level of it in the mornings I get really cranky. BUT I've found with e-liquids that doesn't hold true. In the beginning I stuck with 24 mg because that's all I had. In a very short time I started playing around with nic levels. Now, it's rare that I turn to 24. Mostly, my e-liquids range anything from 0 to 12 mg of nicotine staying mostly within the 6 - 12 mg. First thing in the morning I like the 12 then go down to 6 as the day goes on. You'll find what works best for you the longer you vape. Everyone has their own unique things that work for them. Good luck finding yours!