I Vape
Vaping Part VI – Hard Lessons about Hardware
(4+ months, now a former smokeless tobacco user)
The horror of horrors was when I dropped my little nEgo and the tank broke.
I went back to where I bought it, they didn’t have a replacement, and I was talked out of buying another nEgo. Instead I was sold on a new tank to fit a different connection and different pen. He gave me the tank for free, but charged me $20 for the pen (we’re now at $330). I also got smart and asked for coils (cha-ching).
Wait, coils? I actually went through this never realizing that the actual device in the tank that produces the vape is a small “coil” enveloping cotton. Juice soaks the cotton, the coil heats the juice in the cotton, and produces vapor. The cotton eventually burns out, resulting in an awful burnt taste, which was just starting in my little nEgo (which is another reason I loved that tank, since it had gone weeks before this happened with daily use).
All I can say is the new pen was awful.
I went to another vape store, and that person built me a new tank. Oh, here was a big mistake. The person at the previous shop tossed my broken glass. This store had many glass replacements, and if I would have saved the original cracked glass I might have been able to replace it. However, what was built simply didn’t work. $15, so we’re at $345 (and yes, I just wasted $35).
So, I’m still sitting with a busted tank, with the addition of a tank that doesn’t work, and a pen that doesn’t work.
Have internet, will travel. I started doing research. A lot of research. I wanted a new mini tank that would bring my nEgo back to life. Unfortunately, mini tanks are not popular as more and more move to all-in-one pod systems. Eventually, I found something that would work; a JustFog Q16 tank (actually I bought 2 of them because I didn’t want to be stuck without a tank in case of breakage), and enough coils to last me. Needless to say it brought my nEgo back to life.
Lessons Learned: when I bought the nEgo, it would have been a good idea to ask if they have replacement tanks or parts. Many setups and tanks come with spare parts. This one didn’t. Thing is, the tank was awesome, but not readily available. Actually, it wasn’t available at all, and I never could figure out who actually made the thing (it wasn't Ghostick). So, always check on the availability of equipment, replacement parts, etc.
Summary:
1. Make sure there are spare tanks and parts, and the place of purchase can and will support your devices.
2. If you have a good tank, get a spare. Notice I said good, there are bad tanks out there prone to leakage and eat coils like they’re going out of business.
3. Buy extra coils; always.
Disclaimer: My posts should not be construed as promoting vaping. My posts are intended to help those looking to a (possibly) safer alternative to tobacco use which has been linked to critical health risks. Vaping can have side effects too. Also, I am not responsible for anything, proceed at your own risk, the safest choice is to avoid any and all habits like tobacco and vaping.
Next: The last in this series, just to sum things up.
(4+ months, now a former smokeless tobacco user)
The horror of horrors was when I dropped my little nEgo and the tank broke.
I went back to where I bought it, they didn’t have a replacement, and I was talked out of buying another nEgo. Instead I was sold on a new tank to fit a different connection and different pen. He gave me the tank for free, but charged me $20 for the pen (we’re now at $330). I also got smart and asked for coils (cha-ching).
Wait, coils? I actually went through this never realizing that the actual device in the tank that produces the vape is a small “coil” enveloping cotton. Juice soaks the cotton, the coil heats the juice in the cotton, and produces vapor. The cotton eventually burns out, resulting in an awful burnt taste, which was just starting in my little nEgo (which is another reason I loved that tank, since it had gone weeks before this happened with daily use).
All I can say is the new pen was awful.
I went to another vape store, and that person built me a new tank. Oh, here was a big mistake. The person at the previous shop tossed my broken glass. This store had many glass replacements, and if I would have saved the original cracked glass I might have been able to replace it. However, what was built simply didn’t work. $15, so we’re at $345 (and yes, I just wasted $35).
So, I’m still sitting with a busted tank, with the addition of a tank that doesn’t work, and a pen that doesn’t work.
Have internet, will travel. I started doing research. A lot of research. I wanted a new mini tank that would bring my nEgo back to life. Unfortunately, mini tanks are not popular as more and more move to all-in-one pod systems. Eventually, I found something that would work; a JustFog Q16 tank (actually I bought 2 of them because I didn’t want to be stuck without a tank in case of breakage), and enough coils to last me. Needless to say it brought my nEgo back to life.
Lessons Learned: when I bought the nEgo, it would have been a good idea to ask if they have replacement tanks or parts. Many setups and tanks come with spare parts. This one didn’t. Thing is, the tank was awesome, but not readily available. Actually, it wasn’t available at all, and I never could figure out who actually made the thing (it wasn't Ghostick). So, always check on the availability of equipment, replacement parts, etc.
Summary:
1. Make sure there are spare tanks and parts, and the place of purchase can and will support your devices.
2. If you have a good tank, get a spare. Notice I said good, there are bad tanks out there prone to leakage and eat coils like they’re going out of business.
3. Buy extra coils; always.
Disclaimer: My posts should not be construed as promoting vaping. My posts are intended to help those looking to a (possibly) safer alternative to tobacco use which has been linked to critical health risks. Vaping can have side effects too. Also, I am not responsible for anything, proceed at your own risk, the safest choice is to avoid any and all habits like tobacco and vaping.
Next: The last in this series, just to sum things up.
