Hiya.

[freddyg]

Hello folks,Another newbie here - both to the forum and to vaping.I've been vaping for almost a month now. Since I started, I've only had one stinky cigarette. It was vile and I couldn't finish it.A friend at work talked me into vaping as an alternative to the struggle I was having with stopping the cigs and I'm very glad he did. No more smelly breath, yellow fingers or minging clothes!I've bought a few bits and bobs to get me going. I started with a Totally Wicked Tornado Tank starter kit - bought very cheaply during one of their price drop events. It was "okay" but not enough. I then went to my local shop to sample a few of their juices and walked (wobbled!) out completely off my face and £20 lighter - 3x juices and a cheap clearomiser (generic top coil two wick affair). A vast improvement over the Tornado.A week later, my tank had given up the ghost - I wandered into a different shop to pick up a cheap emergency replacement and bought a £3 clearo with replaceable atomisers (an RT2 clearomiser from Vape HQ - single bottom coil with very short wicks). Wow! It blew me away! If this was what a cheap jobbie could do, I wanted to upgrade!!!Another week later I bought an iclear 16. Four wicks and two coils. I was a bit underwhelmed to be honest. Thought I might have a duff atomiser so replaced it. No better.Last Friday, I got the itch again, so ventured out and this time returned with a Kanger Mini Protank 2. Shiny, well made and solid. I couldn't wait to get it home - so I didn't. I topped it up in the car, let it sit for a few minutes then connected it to my battery...... Yeuch!!!! A really nasty experience. Like scratching the back of my throat or inhaling pepper. Vile! I put this down to the new 20mg grape juice. Got home, washed it out and tried again with something I'm familiar with (18mg ibreathe icy lime from my local garage!). Exactly the same result. Nasty.Monday, I invested in a 1300mAh Vision Spinner. This has helped a little, but not much. Put the RT2 on it and it's amazing.Since then, I've done some reading and I think I experienced a 'dry vape'. Most unpleasant. Some research has suggested pulling wick fibres out amongst other things. I would rather it just worked out of the box as intended. Yesterday, I tried reversing the rubber cap on the chimney (apologies if I have the terminology all wrong - I'm still a newbie :-) ) This has transformed the Protank mini into something I can now use. It still does not live up to my expectations, but is now usable.I still return to my £3 RT2, however. Sorry for the VERY long first post!!!

 

[freddyg]

Sorry about the lack of paragraphs above. For some reason. my browser won't inoput any hard carriage returns. I'll try and edit it when I get home later.

 

[vaporsizer]

Welcome. Sounds like you're trying hard but not quite getting the full benefit. What liquids are you using ? could it be that ?

 

[T wisted]

Hello and Welcome

 

[Holy Smokes]

Welcome to the planet !!!

 

[wuz_uk]

 

[freddyg]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I've tried quite a few juices ibreathe, magic juice, hangsen, chefs vapour and alchemists kitchen (I think). Any good recommendations?

I like big fruit, menthol, cinnamon, ginger etc. Not too sickly sweet, but with plenty of flavour. I'm avoiding tobacco flavours too.

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[RateVape]

Quitting is not easy and there is no way I could have done it with out my vaping utensil. I tried off and on for about 2 years before I was finally introduced and I am so glad I made the switch! I must admit, like the other guys mentioned, its all about the liquid. Bad liquid can turn you off from it in a heart beat. I have had my share.

 

[Scoff]

Keep at it, there's a lot of trial and error when you first start. As for your protank 2, a lot on here replace the wick with a bit of natural cotton wool. It wicks great and gives a better flavour.

 

[eshelby_dunn]

Hi and welcome, sorry to hear you've had some negative experiences, but as an earlier post said there is a lot of trial and error.
You have come to the right place, there are so many helpful and knowledgable members here, to help you along the way.