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I use an Ego Twist and really like it. Get some sample packs of juices to see what you like. I have had much luck with tabacco flavored ones, typically suck.
 
OutHouse said:
Im so confused atomizers cartomizers clearomizers plastic bad get pyrex....
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Cartomizer = a cheap, non-refillable tank that comes with fluid already in it.
Atomizer = a refillable tank, sometimes able to be taken apart for cleaning, that you can refill.
Clearomizer = Same as an atomizer, but clear so that you can see the fluid. The acidity of some fluids tend to crack the plastic, so look for a good glass/pyrex one.

And just make sure your tank is the same size as your battery. eGo-T and eGo-C are pretty common sized batteries.
 
AFurryReptile said:
Cartomizer = a cheap, non-refillable tank that comes with fluid already in it.
Atomizer = a refillable tank, sometimes able to be taken apart for cleaning, that you can refill.
Clearomizer = Same as an atomizer, but clear so that you can see the fluid. The acidity of some fluids tend to crack the plastic, so look for a good glass/pyrex one.

And just make sure your tank is the same size as your battery. eGo-T and eGo-C are pretty common sized batteries.
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Not completely accurate.

Clearomizers are just another form of cartomizer...and most are refillable...

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Atomizers, as generally used in the e-cig world, are the part (usually with a replaceable wick and heating coil) that turn the juice into vapor. With cartomizer type tank systems, the atomizer is inside the tank...but some set-ups have separate tanks and atomizers.

2012-new-hot-sale-e-cig-atomizer-dct-tank.jpg
 
AFurryReptile said:
[bold]Cartomizer = a cheap, non-refillable tank that comes with fluid already in it.[/bold]
Atomizer = a refillable tank, sometimes able to be taken apart for cleaning, that you can refill.
Clearomizer = Same as an atomizer, but clear so that you can see the fluid. The acidity of some fluids tend to crack the plastic, so look for a good glass/pyrex one.

And just make sure your tank is the same size as your battery. eGo-T and eGo-C are pretty common sized batteries.
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this is where i am confused. the Halo site sells blank cartomizers and i am guessing blank means you fill it with what you want. they also have prefilled

http://www.halocigs.com/g6-white-cartomizers.html
 
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OutHouse said:
juice question. are juice cartridges proprietary? what i want to try a flavor that the brand of ecig i buy does not offer?

im really intersted in the V2 but Halo has some interesting flavors.
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As you can see there is a ton of choices. To answer your question directly, the V2 and Halo cartridges are not proprietary. Most are not, just seems like they are since there is so many different thread sizes. The V2 and Halo cartridges are KR808D-1 threaded.


I been vaping a few months as i slowly lower the number of cigarettes, yesterday was my first no cigarette day! i haven't tried any prefilled cartridges or cigarette looking devices. I can certainly see how prefilled may be more welcoming to newbies. It seems the main drawback of the cig-a-like devices is the battery size. also the cartridges that are prefilled can often be refilled if you wanted. i use 510 threaded cartomizers(cartridge) and i can get anywhere from 3 to 10 days on one $2 cart.

V2 vs. Halo review http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...91946-my-e-cig-review-halo-g6-vs-v2-cigs.html
and if you really want to be confused read that forum for a while...
 
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BoomerD said:
I picked up a Joyetech eVic about a month ago. Adjustable voltage/wattage. Works pretty well. Plus, you can connect it to your computer and download new software as it comes available.
I also grabbed a couple of tanks at the same time. Both hold a fair amount of juice so I don't have to refill during the day.
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That looks nice. I might have to start looking into that.

A buddy of mine recommended the ego-t and the kanger t3 clearomizer setup. I instead went to a local e-cig shop and got a knockoff joyetech battery and a kanger t2 tank. Its been working pretty well. But I know I'm going to upgrade eventually. So I might look at the eVic.
 
buy cartridges from ciggie store.

return home.

break one cartridge.

roll a .. cigarette ... with whatever plant you happen to have at hand.

smear juice from cartridge on "cigarette".

enjoy your mindbomb.
 
gw186 said:
As you can see there is a ton of choices. To answer your question directly, the V2 and Halo cartridges are not proprietary. Most are not, just seems like they are since there is so many different thread sizes. The V2 and Halo cartridges are KR808D-1 threaded.


I been vaping a few months as i slowly lower the number of cigarettes, yesterday was my first no cigarette day! i haven't tried any prefilled cartridges or cigarette looking devices. I can certainly see how prefilled may be more welcoming to newbies. It seems the main drawback of the cig-a-like devices is the battery size. also the cartridges that are prefilled can often be refilled if you wanted. i use 510 threaded cartomizers(cartridge) and i can get anywhere from 3 to 10 days on one $2 cart.

V2 vs. Halo review http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...91946-my-e-cig-review-halo-g6-vs-v2-cigs.html
and if you really want to be confused read that forum for a while...
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explain the thread size to me. i dont understand what that means or why its considered when selecting a ecig.
 
OutHouse said:
explain the thread size to me. i dont understand what that means or why its considered when selecting a ecig.
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I'm pretty new to this but from what I've seen, the batteries are different sizes and diameters and hence, different thread sizes to attach the clearomizer/cartomizer/etc to the battery.
 
OutHouse said:
explain the thread size to me. i dont understand what that means or why its considered when selecting a ecig.
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http://www.nwvapors.com/newsletter/?p=87

The six most common connection thread types are 401, 510, 801 (Penstyle), 901, 4081, and E9. So, what is the difference between these? There are three characteristics that determine each of these types: Barrel size (diameter of the threads), thread pitch (the spacing of the threads), and gender of the battery connection (male if the battery screws into the atomizer and female if the atomizer screws into the battery).
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There's not really any benefit of one over the other...it just depends on what your battery has...and there are adapters for use when you want to use a tank/cartomizer on a different thread than you have.
My hardware all has 510 fittings. I think that's the most common fitting in use with the widest variety of cartomizer/tank options.
 
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freedomsbeat212 said:
I know, I know - I should just quit smoking... I'll save that goal for when I'm less stressed out, but right now I'm just looking for an option a bit better on my lungs. Any brands you guys recommend? I'm not a very heavy smoker (a pack every 3 or 4 days), if that makes a difference.
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Smoking/nicotine does not relieve stress. Just an FYI.
 
I just tried a Kanger ProTank and I was really impressed. Best flavor i've experienced from a pre-built atomizer. It uses pyrex glass instead of plastic.
 
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