E-cigarettes: research - experiments - ideas

[Mari]

we've been using an XROS 3, 0.6ohm pod/coil,

FWIW, the lady at the vape store told me that a 0.8 coil is recommended for combo XROS + Nic Salts (50/50 ratio). Haven’t tried it yet as I was too cheap to buy another pack of coils while I still have plenty od 0.4.

Last week, I had a pod leak (I was already using it for 3 weeks and I refilled it as usual- and it simply leaked ) and my vape was soaked with the liquid. I thought it was ruined as after cleaning it up, I changed the pod - and it clogged the pod again. It turned out that the liquid got into that little round spring-like mechanism and then it clogged one of the little holes in the new pod. So I tapped that mechanism with cotton sticks dipped in alcohol and left it all to dry. I used a toothpick wripped with a paper towel to clean the hole in the pod and also left it to dry.

Not to waste nic salt, I‘ve put 70/50 liquid in a new pod to test the vape, and smoking that was not enjoyable at all compared to Nic Salt. Hard on the throat and no kick. Then I mixed it with nic salt and it was even worse taste.
Couldn’t wait for it to be used up so I switch back to pure Nic Salt.

In any case, a good news is that XROS PRO vape can be saved even if the pod leaks inside it. It’s tricky and a long process but is doable. One has to really clean it as the liquid will be everywhere, also in the air flow, which is difficult to clean.

I was looking at 3 and 4, because of the size, but I like the PRO as one can adjust the power more.

 

[broken.english]

So the next question is: What is The Mystery Ingredient that could make DIY blends smoother and gentler??

In my DIY nic extract recipe (#29) the use of baking soda is suggested. It will react with the vitamin C and turn it into ascorbate, the salt of vit C. This may have a positive influence but only applies if your DIY blend contains vitamin C.

 

[Scottie]

I conducted a test today: I took a couple puffs of a ciggy. Hadn't had any in months.

Three things stood out: First, it tasted bad. More importantly, I didn't feel any buzz or lightheadedness or... anything at all, really! And third, my chest now feels a bit constricted.

This is pretty interesting because with nicotine pouches (Zyn, Velo) alone, when I would take a puff it would hit me pretty hard (in a good way).

But with our current vaping solution, I don't seem to get any extra benefit from smoking vs. vaping 6mg/mL of nicotine.

Well, it was hardly a scientific experiment, but there you have it. Your mileage may vary!

 

[seek10]

FWIW, the lady at the vape store told me that a 0.8 coil is recommended for combo XROS + Nic Salts (50/50 ratio). Haven’t tried it yet as I was too cheap to buy another pack of coils while I still have plenty od 0.4.

All XROS pods are compatible across XROS models ( mine is XROS 4). shop guy gave me .6 ohms for NicSalt and that doesn't seriously leak with commercial liquid. If it leaks use cotton swab inside. It may be related to oversoaking. When I asked shop guy about when to change the pod he mentioned that people tend to change pod after 2 weeks or when liquid is over or when coil looks started becoming gray or black.

 

[Mari]

I´m vaping for a month now and I noticed almost immediately that my cough is not productive any more; now when I do cough, it is dry cough and I don´t cough as often. I always felt as if I have a lump in my throat - that almost disappeared. My nose also feels clearer.

I haven´t had a cigarette in a few weeks, ever since I switched to 20mg Nic Salts, and I don´t miss them.

Maybe that´s the answer on why some smokers can´t get used to vape; my theory is that they need to find appropriate vape juice and adjust the vape strength to their liking, maybe even change the vape, etc, and all of that needs some effort.

Honestly, I never thought that I would stop smoking, but there you go - this is another "never" that came to be.

On the other hand, I think I do vape a lot. Before, when I would go somewhere, I didn´t bother to roll one so I didn´t smoke - now I smoke everywhere and all the time. Just last week I was at the mall and nonchalantly took out my vape and had a puff, then realised where I am and that I´m not supposed to vape in there. Oh well...

 

[irjO]

I finally got my vaporesso max lure and I didn’t, watched YouTube videos on how to use it!

I didn’t mix the liquids calculating it like exactly the measurements, I put like 3 drops of nicotine and filled the rest with distilled water, I don’t think that was a good idea, I began with 30 watts then coughed hard, I turned it down to 10 wats and that felt better but I think it it’s too strong still, to the point that I inhaled only like 3 times and now I’m dizzy and I feel as if I smoke some type of drug, didn’t get the “cloud” effect either, feels like I absorbed pure nicotine, the taste was kinda strong.

 

[Chu]

I finally got my vaporesso max lure and I didn’t, watched YouTube videos on how to use it!

I didn’t mix the liquids calculating it like exactly the measurements, I put like 3 drops of nicotine and filled the rest with distilled water, I don’t think that was a good idea, I began with 30 watts then coughed hard, I turned it down to 10 wats and that felt better but I think it it’s too strong still, to the point that I inhaled only like 3 times and now I’m dizzy and I feel as if I smoke some type of drug, didn’t get the “cloud” effect either, feels like I absorbed pure nicotine, the taste was kinda strong.

Read this thread before trying again, adjust, and ask if you need to! You can also ask someone at a local shop how to get started.

 

[irjO]

Read this thread before trying again, adjust, and ask if you need to! You can also ask someone at a local shop how to get started.

I have but yes, I’m re-reading it again in case I missed something! I think it comes down to the device itself. It’s like I know the theory but never touched one of these gadgets before so I need to practice what are the best parameters for me,

My nicotine liquid it’s already a pre-mix (VG) Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade. Also need to find a plastic bottle where to do and put the proper mix with distilled water.

 

[Mark]

My nicotine liquid it’s already a pre-mix (VG) Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade. Also need to find a plastic bottle where to do and put the proper mix with distilled water.

You can buy some bottles with the small tips for filling a vape pod here:

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There are probably other places, I haven't looked.

 

[Chu]

I have but yes, I’m re-reading it again in case I missed something! I think it comes down to the device itself. It’s like I know the theory but never touched one of these gadgets before so I need to practice what are the best parameters for me,

My nicotine liquid it’s already a pre-mix (VG) Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade. Also need to find a plastic bottle where to do and put the proper mix with distilled water.

You mean, you didn't have to buy the liquid, and add the nicotine booster to it? And if so, what is your concentration? (e.g. 6mg/ml, or 12mg/ml, etc.)

For some of us, using just a few drops of the liquid or the booster + the rest water was way too harsh. So that might be another problem, especially if you've never vaped before. But others will know how to advise you better.

 

[irjO]

You mean, you didn't have to buy the liquid, and add the nicotine booster to it? And if so, what is your concentration? (e.g. 6mg/ml, or 12mg/ml, etc.)

I bought a bottle with: an USP Grade with vegetable glycerine Nicotine, VG Base 120ml 48mg

Not sure what would be the booster in this case. I mixed that with distiller water.

 

[broken.english]

Also need to find a plastic bottle where to do and put the proper mix with distilled water.

Aliexpress is specialized in such bottles. In any case buy the softer ones, squeeze bottles, PE or LDPE. They look milky transparent. Avoid the transparent ones made of PET. Also avoid the ones with steel needles. They are difficult to fill and not suitable for travel.

 

[broken.english]

I bought a bottle with: an USP Grade with vegetable glycerine Nicotine, VG Base 120ml 48mg

Not sure what would be the booster in this case. I mixed that with distiller water.

This is ok if a VG/water mix works for you.

In case you should need a low nicotine liquid, lile 8-10 mg you might need some more VG. Otherwise the liquid will become too watery. The final VG/water mix should be around 50:50.

I recommend to use a liquid calculator. It will give you precise quantities needed for the desired result. They are easy to find on the web. One example is this one:

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What I found helpful for my DIY mixes is the use of a micro scale and a micro funnel. With them I simply weigh the ingredients instead of using a syringe.

 

[irjO]

I was discussing this with @Yas, and she found this e-liquid already mixed where water is not needed: Four Seasons Menthol Tobacco 60ml Vape Juice | Electric Tobacconist she gave me other options, but I went with that one.

Since the e-Liquid I got had too much Nicotine for what I really smoke, no wonder I felt like if I inhaled 800 mg of cannabis or something like that...

 

[987baz]

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Thanks for the info, is this the sort you mean?

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