These are all places I have purchased from. I find the prices & service good and shipping is
first class or priority. Where to buy Kits and Products
Liberty-Flights Great prices, good service (don't buy your liquid there)
Riva or Joye eGo Kit is a good start. Best prices on their kits Kalamazoo Vapor All types of products, good service low shipping Got Vapes All types of products, good service low shipping ecigexpress All types of products, good service low shipping
Altsmoke Get your clearomizers here plus more, good service low shipping
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Vapor Alley Nova Kit $29.95 plus lots more. Good service fast shipping
Riva 510 Caro Deluxe Kit (Liberty-Flights)
I find this or the Regular Riva kit to be the best buy. (Riva Kit is $29.95)
This is from Liberty-Flights
Click the 20% off on the top left and you will get all of this for only $42.99
Then buy a clearomizer or other type and you have a great kit at a low price.
This Carto Deluxe kit includes the case too!
This is from Liberty-Flights
Click the 20% off on the top left and you will get all of this for only $42.99
Then buy a clearomizer or other type and you have a great kit at a low price.
This Carto Deluxe kit includes the case too!
When you purchase a Riva or eGo battery, you can use almost any clearomizer, cart, or cartomizer with it.
Nova Kit
Great price for this kit. $29.95
I found it tends to leak, but many people really like this kit.
It registers each puff you take and shows how long your battery has left.
I got mine a vaporalley.com
This one only works with Nova items
I found it tends to leak, but many people really like this kit.
It registers each puff you take and shows how long your battery has left.
I got mine a vaporalley.com
This one only works with Nova items
510 Kit
I got this one from Totally wicked, it comes in several colors. A good starter kit.
You can buy similar elsewhere (Liberty-Flights)
The battery on the 510 won't last you long if you use it much. You will be recharging often.
*The Charger plugs into your computer or the adapter plugs into the wall.
You can buy similar elsewhere (Liberty-Flights)
The battery on the 510 won't last you long if you use it much. You will be recharging often.
*The Charger plugs into your computer or the adapter plugs into the wall.
Illustrated guide for the 510 (click)
What is E-Liquid?
Where to buy E-liquids/Juice (I do not reccomend you buy any China Liquid)
These are my personal favorites below
EC Blend (create your own or buy theirs) Great prices, fast service usually 3-5 days
Ecigexpress You can buy unflavored or flavored liquid excellent prices, or add your own flavors.
E- cig kits and more. Lots of choices here, great service & low shipping.
E- cig kits and more. Lots of choices here, great service & low shipping.
Kick Bass Vapor A large variety of flavors, fast & good service, low shipping.
Pink Spot Vapors Very good flavorful liquid, but shipping is $6.00. Very good & fast service
Totally Wicked Love their liquids but kinda high priced and higher shipping (Watch for Sales)
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Codes to Save More Money (click to see)
When you sign up for a companys newsletter they will send you discounts and codes to put in your order. You can save anywhere from 5% on up.
Another way to save some bucks it to GOOGLE the company's name with "coupon code" in the box. You will be surprised how much you can save googling : ^D
Watch for sales too.
Another way to save some bucks it to GOOGLE the company's name with "coupon code" in the box. You will be surprised how much you can save googling : ^D
Watch for sales too.
Forums & Message Boards
ECF Lots of information, friendly communication all about electronic cigarettes
The ECF Library ~ e-cig knowledge and guides
Abbrevations
General
ECF - E-Cigarette-Forum
Noob - Beginner
OP - Original Post(er)
Analog - Regular Cigarette
Mod - Homemade device/Moderator.
Pull - The act of sucking on the mouthpiece to pull the vapor into your mouth
TH - Throat Hit (The tingling sensation in the back of your throat)
Vapor - the "smoke" emitted from an e-cigarette
Vape, Vaping - The use of an e-cigarette (similar to the term "smoking" when referring to an analog)
Topping off - Adding drops of e-liquid to your current cartridge.
Dripping - Vaping by adding a few drops of e-liquid directly on the atomizer instead of using a cartridge.
Dipping - Sticking the bridge of the atomizer in e-liquid.
E-Cigarette
E-cig or E-cigarette - Electronic Cigarette
PV - Personal Vaporizer
Atty - Atomizer
Cart - Cartridge
Bat - Battery
Filler - The fiber found inside your cartridge that holds your e-liquid
PCC - Personal Charging Case
SD - ScrewDriver
JS - Janty Stick
PT - Passthrough or passthrough battery
2-piece/Disposable - 2 part e-cigarette. The Battery and a "cartomizer".
Cartomizer - An atomizer built into the cartridge, marketed as disposable (you throw it away when the e-liquid is used up).
3-piece - 3 part e-cigarette. Battery, Atomizer, and Cartridge.
Cutoff - Refers to how long the battery will activate the atomizer before shutting down (safety measure to protect the atomizer).
E-Liquid
E-juice, e-liquid, juice - the liquid nicotine that you fill your cartridges with.
DIY - Do it yourself (homemade e-liquid mixture)
PG - Propylene Glycol
VG - Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerine = glycerin = vegetable glycerin(e) = glycerol)
PEG - Polylethylene Glycol
Miscellaneous
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
ECA - Electronic Cigarette Association
NRT - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patch, gum, e-cig)
PH - Public Health
BP - Big Pharmaceutical Companies
BT - Big Tobacco Companies
ALF - American Legacy Foundation
'Anti's - Anti-smoking people who do not acknowledge that vaping is a viable alternative to smoking analogs.
RYO - Roll your own (tobacco)
ECF - E-Cigarette-Forum
Noob - Beginner
OP - Original Post(er)
Analog - Regular Cigarette
Mod - Homemade device/Moderator.
Pull - The act of sucking on the mouthpiece to pull the vapor into your mouth
TH - Throat Hit (The tingling sensation in the back of your throat)
Vapor - the "smoke" emitted from an e-cigarette
Vape, Vaping - The use of an e-cigarette (similar to the term "smoking" when referring to an analog)
Topping off - Adding drops of e-liquid to your current cartridge.
Dripping - Vaping by adding a few drops of e-liquid directly on the atomizer instead of using a cartridge.
Dipping - Sticking the bridge of the atomizer in e-liquid.
E-Cigarette
E-cig or E-cigarette - Electronic Cigarette
PV - Personal Vaporizer
Atty - Atomizer
Cart - Cartridge
Bat - Battery
Filler - The fiber found inside your cartridge that holds your e-liquid
PCC - Personal Charging Case
SD - ScrewDriver
JS - Janty Stick
PT - Passthrough or passthrough battery
2-piece/Disposable - 2 part e-cigarette. The Battery and a "cartomizer".
Cartomizer - An atomizer built into the cartridge, marketed as disposable (you throw it away when the e-liquid is used up).
3-piece - 3 part e-cigarette. Battery, Atomizer, and Cartridge.
Cutoff - Refers to how long the battery will activate the atomizer before shutting down (safety measure to protect the atomizer).
E-Liquid
E-juice, e-liquid, juice - the liquid nicotine that you fill your cartridges with.
DIY - Do it yourself (homemade e-liquid mixture)
PG - Propylene Glycol
VG - Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerine = glycerin = vegetable glycerin(e) = glycerol)
PEG - Polylethylene Glycol
Miscellaneous
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
ECA - Electronic Cigarette Association
NRT - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patch, gum, e-cig)
PH - Public Health
BP - Big Pharmaceutical Companies
BT - Big Tobacco Companies
ALF - American Legacy Foundation
'Anti's - Anti-smoking people who do not acknowledge that vaping is a viable alternative to smoking analogs.
RYO - Roll your own (tobacco)
E-Cig Maintenance
Cleaning your E-cigs (video)
Cart cleaning
Take out the fiber, rinse in hot water air dry overnight and refill with fresh fiber. (fluval)
Basic E-cig How-to Cart refill stuffing (fluvel)
Cart cleaning
Take out the fiber, rinse in hot water air dry overnight and refill with fresh fiber. (fluval)
Basic E-cig How-to Cart refill stuffing (fluvel)
How to Clean a atomizer (a novel way)
I don't know if anyone has tried this, but it works for me. I put about a half teaspoon of baking soda into the atty and then pour in some white vinegar. I then immediately plug the opening with my thumb which causes the volcano pressure to exit out the little connector hole. I repeat this a few times and the atty looks brand new, all odors are gone. I rinse with a little hot water, blow it out and I'm good to go. Atty is fresh as a new one.
*You will need to clean all your clearomizers, carts, atomizers ect... about every week or 2. There are many ways to do this.
Type in how to clean whatever it is you have and there will be a you tube video on how to do it.
Most the time I will just run hot water into the clearomizer or stardust type. Keep rinseing until its clean. Then air dry 24 hours before reusing. Some people use vodka to clean, others use vinegar or distilled water . Blow out all your water or cleaner before you air dry.
I have a tiny fan to help speed the process.
Type in how to clean whatever it is you have and there will be a you tube video on how to do it.
Most the time I will just run hot water into the clearomizer or stardust type. Keep rinseing until its clean. Then air dry 24 hours before reusing. Some people use vodka to clean, others use vinegar or distilled water . Blow out all your water or cleaner before you air dry.
I have a tiny fan to help speed the process.
Batterys should be cleaned also. Take a Q tip/tissue or a toothpick, go around the top and wipe it out often. Clean the threads too. You will also need to do the same on your charger where it connects to the battery. Keep everything clean for a longer life.
The Life Span and Cost Comparison of an Electronic Cigarette
The Life Span of an Electronic Cigarette. How long should a battery last? How long should an atomizer last? How long should a 15ml bottle of E-Liquid last? How long should the cartridge last? What should one expect and how much should one plan on spending over the course of a year for an electronic cigarette? First, we would like to note that all things must be taken into consideration and the most important factor, is the type of smoker and the style of smoking. Just as there are different types of tobacco smokers, there are different types of eSmokers, and just because you are a certain type of tobacco smoker, does not mean that your eSmoking style will be the same.
How long should a battery last?
The Electronic Cigarette battery is a lithium ion battery, based on usage can last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. Again, the more you use it and recharge it, the shorter the life will be.
If you smoke your e-cig consistently, also known to tobacco smokers as being a “chain smoker”, one should expect to receive approximately 2 hours out of every battery, per charge. For those who use the electronic cigarette like a tobacco cigarette, sitting down for a “smoke break”, i.e. the average user, you should be getting anywhere from 4-8 hours, depending on how many “smoke breaks” taken. Basically the two batteries that come with the Electronic Cigarette Kit will last almost every eSmoker for an entire day.
How long should an atomizer last?
Atomizers are the small metal piece that screws into the battery. Once you have the atomizer screwed into the battery and remove the mouthpiece, you will find a small metal coil. This coil is what heats up the eLiquid and this “event” is caused by the user taking a drag. Atomizers, based on usage and smoking style, can last anywhere from a couple months to a year. Either way, this is one of those costs with eSmoking and it is ALWAYS suggested that you have at least one extra on hand.
The kit might come with two so not only do you have a spare atomizer, but by switching them back and forth between uses, for example using a different atomizer every day, you can see if the vapor production is still up to par. By being ahead of the game and knowing when the life span is starting to come to an end, you can plan ahead.
How long should a 15ml bottle of eLiquid last? How long should the cartridge last?
A 15ml bottle, using 2-3 drops of eLiquid to yield 7-14 puffs, will last you the equivalent of 300 cigarettes.
It is strongly suggested for sanitation purposes, that you go no longer than a week with a mouthpiece. The mouthpieces can last much longer, however after extended usage, the wick (poly-batting inside of the small cartridge in the mouthpiece where the liquid goes), will become compacted and doesn’t seem to hold the liquid as well as it should.
If a bottle of e-Liquid lasts you a week, and remember, a bottle of e-Liquid is approximately 300 cigarettes, then it is suggested that you change out your mouthpiece every other day. If you find yourself with a seasonal ailment like the flu, or you have shared a mouthpiece, again, you might want to consider changing out the mouthpiece. And remember, the mouthpiece can go into the recycling bin!
What should you expect and how much should one plan on spending over the course of a year for an electronic cigarette?
You should expect to enjoy the e-cig experience. At first, it will be different. There is no doubt that an electronic cigarette is not as easy as lighting a tobacco cigarette. However, once you become comfortable with the process, it becomes easy, if not easier, than smoking a tobacco cigarette. And remember, instead of emptying ashtrays and searching for a lighter or masking the smoke smell from your clothing, you simply pull it out of your pocket, maybe add a little e-liquid, puff away, and then put it away when finished.
Over the course of a year, based on smoking style, most users should expect to be spending on average 45% to 65% less for their nicotine habit. Of course some eSmokers are harder on their hardware and some eSmokers use more e-Liquid than others.
How long should a battery last?
The Electronic Cigarette battery is a lithium ion battery, based on usage can last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. Again, the more you use it and recharge it, the shorter the life will be.
If you smoke your e-cig consistently, also known to tobacco smokers as being a “chain smoker”, one should expect to receive approximately 2 hours out of every battery, per charge. For those who use the electronic cigarette like a tobacco cigarette, sitting down for a “smoke break”, i.e. the average user, you should be getting anywhere from 4-8 hours, depending on how many “smoke breaks” taken. Basically the two batteries that come with the Electronic Cigarette Kit will last almost every eSmoker for an entire day.
How long should an atomizer last?
Atomizers are the small metal piece that screws into the battery. Once you have the atomizer screwed into the battery and remove the mouthpiece, you will find a small metal coil. This coil is what heats up the eLiquid and this “event” is caused by the user taking a drag. Atomizers, based on usage and smoking style, can last anywhere from a couple months to a year. Either way, this is one of those costs with eSmoking and it is ALWAYS suggested that you have at least one extra on hand.
The kit might come with two so not only do you have a spare atomizer, but by switching them back and forth between uses, for example using a different atomizer every day, you can see if the vapor production is still up to par. By being ahead of the game and knowing when the life span is starting to come to an end, you can plan ahead.
How long should a 15ml bottle of eLiquid last? How long should the cartridge last?
A 15ml bottle, using 2-3 drops of eLiquid to yield 7-14 puffs, will last you the equivalent of 300 cigarettes.
It is strongly suggested for sanitation purposes, that you go no longer than a week with a mouthpiece. The mouthpieces can last much longer, however after extended usage, the wick (poly-batting inside of the small cartridge in the mouthpiece where the liquid goes), will become compacted and doesn’t seem to hold the liquid as well as it should.
If a bottle of e-Liquid lasts you a week, and remember, a bottle of e-Liquid is approximately 300 cigarettes, then it is suggested that you change out your mouthpiece every other day. If you find yourself with a seasonal ailment like the flu, or you have shared a mouthpiece, again, you might want to consider changing out the mouthpiece. And remember, the mouthpiece can go into the recycling bin!
What should you expect and how much should one plan on spending over the course of a year for an electronic cigarette?
You should expect to enjoy the e-cig experience. At first, it will be different. There is no doubt that an electronic cigarette is not as easy as lighting a tobacco cigarette. However, once you become comfortable with the process, it becomes easy, if not easier, than smoking a tobacco cigarette. And remember, instead of emptying ashtrays and searching for a lighter or masking the smoke smell from your clothing, you simply pull it out of your pocket, maybe add a little e-liquid, puff away, and then put it away when finished.
Over the course of a year, based on smoking style, most users should expect to be spending on average 45% to 65% less for their nicotine habit. Of course some eSmokers are harder on their hardware and some eSmokers use more e-Liquid than others.
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Forget the "savings" ........ think of the Health benefits!
Forget the "savings" ........ think of the Health benefits!