UK E-Cig Smokers - Any Recommendations?

E-cig

Hi,

I'm vaping with the Kanger T3'D Dual Coil clearomizers from UK ECIG STORE. These are quite reasonably priced and never had any problem with them. Also check out the offer for the 5 piece 1.5ohm Atomizer Heads that go with it. I smoke around one small (10ml) liquid a week and and an atomizer lasts for me for about ~3 weeks.
I would also recommend their Gold & Silver blend. (that's obviously a matter of everyone's taste, but it's one of the best tobacco blends I've ever tasted:))
 
What they dont state is the brand of it, whether he was using a cheap chinese charger and how long he left it on charge for

As with EVERYTHING with batteries, leave them charging, they go BOOM
 
Wezzel98765 said:
What they dont state is the brand of it, whether he was using a cheap chinese charger and how long he left it on charge for

As with EVERYTHING with batteries, leave them charging, they go BOOM
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Entirely untrue.

It's not a problem with the charger or how long it was left on charge. The problem lay in the ecig itself and specifically the battery charging circuit. There are a lot of cheap one-time-use ecigs from China that have problems because this circuitry is either not there or has been reduced to a cost. Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcharge and thermal cutout are a must when dealing with Lithium batteries. Lithium Ion batteries will charge to 4.10-4.20v and will accept a charge so long as there is a current applied. At this point you are risking thermal runaway as the battery is being overcharged. Once thermal runaway has been achieved then poof goes your device and battery (and maybe your home).

Instead of spending $10 or your ecig, spend $20-$50 for a decent branded one (and a reusable one).. and it doesn't have to be spectacular. It's so silly because you can buy an IC (Integrated Circuit) that handles all of the safety features and charging for $0.75-$0.90 - So this is where the manufacturer is cutting costs.
 
Here's what I recommend to everyone (and have been using for 1.5-2yrs)... note: this is an expensive/high-end e-cig, but I think it's well worth the cost, if you read on ecig forums, most people will recommend the Provari especially for new users or people that don't want to get too serious about learning all the ins-outs of ecigs):

Provari (I use the "Mini" mostly, have a bigger one too, but not as easy for pocket carry):
ProVari Mini Satin Black Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette

Batteries (purchased with ProVari Mini): I recommend at least 2-3
AW IMR 18350 Batteries: Ecigarette Batteries, ECig Batteries, Battery 18500

Battery charger (does all 3 battery sizes, Provari mini, mini+battery extender, large provari):
Amazon.com: JETBeam IntelliCharger i4 PRO Charger V3 - 3rd Generation - 2013 Enhanced Version (Black): Sports & Outdoors

The "Juice":

E-juice (I recommend 12-18mg strength, but sometimes use 6mg). "60ml" should last 2-4 months probably):
https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/european-tobacco-vg-e-liquid.html
*Keep in mind, there are 100000+ juices out there. If you don't love this one, you can always try others. But personally, this is the best I've found for something I can vape continuously without getting sick of flavor. This used to be called "Dunhill" and it's a tobacco flavor.

Get a little bottle to making filling up the tank easier:
Amazon.com: PJ's Precision Applicator Kit Multi-Purpose (5 tips)

The "Tank":

I've had lots of tanks. I've been using these for maybe 6 months and they are definitely the best I've found (iClear 30):
http://www.myvaporstore.com/Innokin_iClear_30_Dual_Coil_Tank_Clearomizer_p/ink-ic30.htm

Hope this helps!
 
personally, i use the iTaste vv with an iClear30s clearomizer, i couldn't believe the difference the i30s made over the i16! i've used it for nearly 6 months now and have cut down to only 2x "amber leaf" roll-ups in the morning now (single parent who still needs that "quick hit"! mostly cause opened rice crispies over unopened weetabix simply shouldn't matter!!!). aiming to reduce this to 1, then none over the coming months.
 
phaZed said:
Entirely untrue.

It's not a problem with the charger or how long it was left on charge. The problem lay in the ecig itself and specifically the battery charging circuit. There are a lot of cheap one-time-use ecigs from China that have problems because this circuitry is either not there or has been reduced to a cost. Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcharge and thermal cutout are a must when dealing with Lithium batteries. Lithium Ion batteries will charge to 4.10-4.20v and will accept a charge so long as there is a current applied. At this point you are risking thermal runaway as the battery is being overcharged. Once thermal runaway has been achieved then poof goes your device and battery (and maybe your home).

Instead of spending $10 or your ecig, spend $20-$50 for a decent branded one (and a reusable one).. and it doesn't have to be spectacular. It's so silly because you can buy an IC (Integrated Circuit) that handles all of the safety features and charging for $0.75-$0.90 - So this is where the manufacturer is cutting costs.
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Okay... so why do Samsung Galaxy S4/S3/S2 all keep charging the batteries if you leave them on charge?

Why do laptop batteries get mullered when you leave them on charge all the time
 
Wezzel98765 said:
Okay... so why do Samsung Galaxy S4/S3/S2 all keep charging the batteries if you leave them on charge?

Why do laptop batteries get mullered when you leave them on charge all the time
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I have an S3 and my buddy has an S4 and haven't observed that behavior. When the battery is fully charged the light turns green and for all intents and purposes it has stopped charging. I imagine one of two things is happening. 1. The phone is sucking juice faster than it can replace it, therefore charging. OR 2. In Standby mode (The 4th, optional step in charging Lithium Ion is Standby mode which will occasionally apply a "topping charge".

Batteries get "mullered" by:
Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries
Li-ion does not need to be fully charged, as is the case with lead acid, nor is it desirable to do so. In fact, it is better not to fully charge, because high voltages stresses the battery. Choosing a lower voltage threshold, or eliminating the saturation charge altogether, prolongs battery life but this reduces the runtime. Since the consumer market promotes maximum runtime, these chargers go for maximum capacity rather than extended service life.
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So, if your keeping your laptop on charge 100% of the time your going to speed up the chemical process of forming a metallic lithium layer on the anode and cause the cathode to turn into an oxidizing agent - which is what "kills" the battery.
 
Thanks for the pointers guys :)

Those that have mentioned their faves, I presume none of them leak?

Also, the reason I want an e-cig is to cut out the tobacco. I only want the action of smoking a *** and a way of delivering some nicotine into my system.

I've no interest in feeling the "smoke" hit the back of my throat. That's the issue I have with my current e-cig, I can't stand the feeling of that stuff and it makes me cough more than a normal roll-up :(
 
phaZed said:
I have an S3 and my buddy has an S4 and haven't observed that behavior. When the battery is fully charged the light turns green and for all intents and purposes it has stopped charging. I imagine one of two things is happening. 1. The phone is sucking juice faster than it can replace it, therefore charging. OR 2. In Standby mode (The 4th, optional step in charging Lithium Ion is Standby mode which will occasionally apply a "topping charge".

Batteries get "mullered" by:
Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries


So, if your keeping your laptop on charge 100% of the time your going to speed up the chemical process of forming a metallic lithium layer on the anode and cause the cathode to turn into an oxidizing agent - which is what "kills" the battery.
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Samsung S3/S4 battery's going pop is a very common issue reknown all over t'interwebs
 
Wezzel98765 said:
Samsung S3/S4 battery's going pop is a very common issue reknown all over t'interwebs
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Well, believe what you want but I wasn't able to find any significant data to back that claim. Instead, There have been, from what I can find, 6 separate fire incidents are related to Samsung branded batteries in the Samsung Galaxy S line and Note lines. Six. Perhaps you shouldn't believe everything you hear on t'interwebs :D Further, if you search for iPhone and iPad battery explosions and fires there are MANY articles and incidents of such events. Now to put everything in persepective:
Digital Trends
The odds of getting struck by lightning are about one in a million. Your phone could be far less than that. Assuming there are 1000 cases of smartphone fires or shocks each year (only 40 have been reported on safterproducts.gov) and Gartner’s projection of 1.875 billion mobile phones sold in 2013 is correct, you have a 0.00000053 percent chance of being shocked or experiencing a problem. In other words, you have a 1 in 1.875 million chance.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Catches Fire and Melts Next to Sleeping Teen (Jul 28, 2014) (NON SAMSUNG BATTERY REPLACEMENT)
Civil servant wakes up at 5am to find her PHONE on fire and 'sizzling' beside her bed (9 April 2014)
Samsung tells customer to shut up about Galaxy S4 fire and they’ll swap his burnt phone (Dec 9, 2013)
Man claims exploding Galaxy S4 burned his house down (Jul 30, 2013)
Man Hurt as Samsung Phone Explodes in Pants Pocket (Feb. 04, 2013)
Reddit May 28, 2013
Battery to burst smartphone Samsung Galaxy S II traumatized schoolboy (March 27, 2012)
 
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