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Bar Juice 5000 recommendations

Need some recommendations on the bar juice getting sick of Caribbean crush and grape gummy bear

0 Comments
2025/02/01
04:53 UTC

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Vape too harsh?

Hello, im very new to this.

I recently bought a Vaporesso device and went to a Vape store and bought an e liquid. The employee did everything for me basically. But when i started to actually smoke it, it seemed very harsh and raspy and not very fresh or light like the disposable vapes ive tried.

I think this might be a mistake on my part since when the employee asked me how much nicotine i want in the liquid i told him 10mg for 60ml endproduct (I'm used to smoking and try to quit so i thought it might be fine)

If its important, im smoking on 25 Watts and tried 30 but the result is almost the same. The Coil has 0.40.

The vape i've tried (elfbar) seems fresher, lighter and all in all a better experience. Thank you all in advance for the help and I'll be happy for any advice you guys can give me.

3 Comments
2025/02/01
01:46 UTC

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Looking for good atomizer for the Geek Vape Aegis Legends 2 mod

Which atomizer is best for the Geek vape aegis 2 mod? It should produce a lot of steam, have affordable coils and a good taste

3 Comments
2025/01/31
22:15 UTC

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What is the best mod currently?

Hey guys, I want to switch from my Vaporesso Luxe XR max to a mod system. What is the best mod right now? I've already done a little research and came across the Geekvape Aegis Legend 3 and the Voopoo drag 5, what do you think of these devices? What would you recommend as my first mod? Kind regards

5 Comments
2025/01/31
19:48 UTC

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Switched mods/Problem with understanding wattage

I had a Argus XT (single 21700 battery mod) but while looking for a stronger mod (I have a dead rabbit solo, I want to go for something with two coils) I bought the Smok R-kiss 2 because my friend has one and I really enjoyed using it. For now I'm gonna be using my rta but I can't seem to find a viable wattage range and a save voltage range. I'll give some details in hopes that one of yall will help I guess haha.

Previous setup:
Argus XT
Battery: Single VTC6A 21700 4.2V-3.7V 4000mAh 30A
RTA with a 0.32ohm coil
I was waping at 55W and it felt really powerful

New setup:
Smok R-kiss 2
Battery: Dual VTC6 18650 4.2V-3.6V 3000 mAh 30A (IDK if it matters but one battery goes + side up and the other goes - side up)
RTA with a 0.32ohm coil
When I have it on 55w it feels really weak. Weak crakcle, weak taste

I mounted on it the atomizer which I got with the Argus (Maat tank with a coil that goes up to 80W on the Argus) and the vape also feels weaker than on the Argus (80w both devices)

Does the amount of batteries matter at all? Or is it the fact that one is 18650 powered and the other one is 21700 powered?
The batteries are brand new and are working fine.
Or is it something with the mod itself (god please no haha).

4 Comments
2025/01/31
19:42 UTC

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Retiring 157w Voopoo drag TC: Confused on what the new hotness for mods is (suggestions please).

It served admirably! Through two moves and my home burning down, always by my side - but it's time to put it to rest.

I've been out of the mod game for a while now, since I DIY coils and juice, I just never thought about getting a new box. Obviously, it's changed a bit since 2018. What I'm after:

  • 30-120w or greater, ideally dual 18650
  • Mostly used with RDA Dead Rabbits, some RDTA (so quick firing, I guess?)
  • Relatively inexpensive, ideally under $50
  • Subdued aesthetics are a plus - nothing that looks like a pimp's chain, a casino floor, xX64m3rC0r3Xx, or the lobby of Trump tower in Vegas.
  • Energy efficiency is a definite positive, if the model makes a noticeable difference.
  • I'm not clumsy with them, but who doesn't like durability in construction?

I looked at the Geekvape Hero 2, but having screws threaded into plastic, and looking like a kids fortnite machine (IMO) raises my eyebrow. Sincerely appreciate any input or suggestions, and I'll check back intermittently in case anybody asks for more specifics.

Thanks, and have a lovely day.

Edit: completely forgot; what are the new features that everybody is after in a mod these days? For example, I've seen people talking about chipsets, but I don't know heads from tails on something like that.

3 Comments
2025/01/31
16:09 UTC

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Need help with SKE rechargable crystal vape. Taste is weak and it made a weird hiss sound

I, for no reason, blew into the back end (where you charge it) to release some "smoke", cause its kinda cool. Immediately, my vape started hissing and blinking fast for maybe 3-5 seconds, and now the taste is pretty weak when exhaling. It doesnt really taste like apple anymore. Its not gross, just kind of weak.

What happened, why, and can I fix it without buying a new one? I've done this "blow" before and nothing particular happened. I also swapped out the top part (sorry, I dont know what its called in English) with a friends' one, and it was still weak. So it has to do with the crystal device itself. I've shaken it and charged it but its still the same. Any help is appreciated, thank you

1 Comment
2025/01/31
15:02 UTC

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Can someone help me? I've recently bought a SMOK G - PRIV Pod kit and it's releasing zero taste if anything it's burning.

I've cleared the puffs, bought 5 new LPM 2 DC 0.6 coils, 3 new Pods, bought different brand juices nicotine free, 10 12 16 18 20 mg higher PG and it's releasing no taste. What am I missing? Help

2 Comments
2025/01/31
11:42 UTC

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Daily Questions Thread January 31, 2025

If you have questions about juice, vendors, mods or anything vaping related, please feel free to ask them below.

Here are some helpful links

Starter Guide

Everything I wish I knew about rebuildables

Read the ECR Wiki

Read our FAQs

/u/Jimmith's beginners guide to vaping

Coil Compatibility Chart by u/Poc9k

Contests and Giveaways

Into pod systems? Looking for a new one? We have a pod system comparison chart that can help you make a decision or see how yours compares to others on the market in terms of battery life (mAh), tank capacity size, pricing, and a few other metrics.

0 Comments
2025/01/31
11:00 UTC

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Disposables vs Refillable pods

For years I vaped with larger mods and high mg nicotine (use to do 18 mg before pretty much all brands I liked dropped max mg, and then 12mg when I could find it). But for awhile now I've been having to use the Juice Head disposables since the closest actual vape shop is in another town. Have found I really like them, flavor, and how they hit. I'm guessing its the salts. Wondering if its cheaper to keep buying the disposables, or if I should invest in one of the smaller refillable pod(?) Vapes? So far the Juice Head Maxx ones last me a week, and are $25 here

6 Comments
2025/01/31
07:20 UTC

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Vape acting strange

Heya, I recently lost my Nord 50w which has been my favourite model for a couple years now. I went to go buy another one but they unfortunately only had a nord 2 so I bought it. But ever since I got it it’s just not acting right. I primed the coil and probably let it sit for 45 minutes. But the flavour is almost non existent, it tastes borderline burnt, it keeps spitting and it’s almost like it’s clogged or something. Iv inspected it but can’t find anything wrong with it. Any ideas for any fixes? Otherwise I’ll see if I can take it back to the store.

7 Comments
2025/01/31
06:37 UTC

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Vapes in Hamburg??

Vapes da ?? Gerne melden

1 Comment
2025/01/31
02:41 UTC

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Element Vape's Incompetency

So, I've ordered from Element Vape five times since October. With EVERY order, there is been one issue or another on their end due to incompetency or because they simply do not care about their customers. The only reason I have kept going back after the first two was that because of their mistakes, I ended up with credit instead of refunds. I've had to return a product due to the mods leakage. They had the audacity to try and blame it on me. It was a Smok Skyhook that had known issues with the tank leaking. They insisted that it's my fault and my problem and that I should fix it myself. They don't even know their own products because the Skyhook has a built-in tank in the mod itself. In order for me to have fixed it, I would have had to literally take the mod apart and void the warranty. And they accused me of this after I sent them pictures of the leakage. This is just one example of Element Vape trying to pass the buck and not hold themselves accountable for their products. The latest issue is that I changed my shipping address because I had just moved and after I placed my order, I noticed the shipping address had changed back to my previous address. Their website makes it seem like I can have a different billing address from my shipping address, and mine are different. But apparently they don't care about how their website glitches. I emailed them and they gave me a choice to either have it sent to my previous address or to cancel the order and reorder it. I chose just to have it sent to my previous address because I know the people that live there and I would pick it up there. They went ahead and canceled the order anyways. I reordered and their website said it was shipped out pretty much right away yet I just called USPS today, 72 hours later, and USPS had not received my order yet. Element Vape refuses to answer me as I've been emailing them all day and I was starting not to be so nice about it. I kept things civil but I did warn them that I was going to be posting it on social media. Apparently they don't care because they do not want to admit to their own incompetency. I will never order from them again and I also let them know that. Anybody else having major issues like this with them? UPDATE... USPS was, in fact, to blame for not having the right information on updating the status of my order. Apparently, my package was never scanned so consequently there were no updates. Element Vape did send it out on time and I did receive it today which was quick! I also reached out to element Vape and apologized for accusing them of doing something that they did not do. But I do stand by all the other problems that I have had with them and most of them I did not cover in this thread. But I still will not ever purchase anything from them again.

28 Comments
2025/01/30
22:17 UTC

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Pod on a 510 battery.

Trying to see if there is a specific universal adapter that will fire any pod from an adapter on a 510 battery..

Seems like it should exist by now but could be wrong

Appreciate any help!

6 Comments
2025/01/30
21:27 UTC

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In desperate need of juice suggestions!

I am in the Las Vegas Nevada area and after going through tons of juice I had found a shop that made their own and it was amazing! Unfortunately they closed suddenly this weekend, and now my old flavor tastes like dog 💩

I previously used cereal brands like Milk and most recently The One Milky Loops. The vape store made their own”fruity rings”, but it was much, much lighter, didn’t kill coils, and had more of a lemon lime flavor closer to Trix cereal.

Any suggestions based on Trix flavor? I really don’t want to drop a ton of cash going through the flavors again, and I’m thinking I’ll probably have to go the fruit flavor route to avoid the darker, thicker stuff. Any help would be much appreciated!

5 Comments
2025/01/30
19:14 UTC

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Vaporesso Luxe X Pro

I just purchased the Vaporesso Luxe X Pro today. I turned it on and the default wattage of 5 was set and Smart Mode was on. I inserted the 0.4ohm pod that it came with and it popped up on the screen “30 watts is best” but the wattage remained at 5.

So I removed the pod and then I turned off Smart Mode, then turned it back on. Afterwards I reinserted the pod, it once again said “30 watts is best” however this time it actually set the wattage to 30.

But if I remove the pod then set wattage to 5 and then put the pod back in, it once again doesn’t change the wattage automatically until I turn Smart Mode off and back on again. I figure the very first time i powers on the device and put a pod in it would automatically set the wattage to what it suggested was best.

Is this normal?

4 Comments
2025/01/30
18:58 UTC

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Voopoo drag 5 reading wrong resistance on Geekvape tank

Hello, I have a voopoo drag 5 and bought a geekvape zues tank for it, I swapped the preinstalled z-series coil to the spare 0.4ohm 50-60 watts coil. When I attached the tank to it, the reading on the vape said 0.45ohm and when I took it off and put it back on it started reading 0.3ohm. Is it safe to use with either of these readings? The wattage is automatically adjusted when the smart mode is enabled but i wanted to know if it's still safe to use with the resistance difference. Also what wattage would you recommend at 0.3ohm and 0.45ohms on said coil. P.S the tank (U-force X) that came with the vape doesn't have those weird resistance reading, it reads the ohms correctly everytime I tried using it.

9 Comments
2025/01/30
17:48 UTC

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VG nicotine base in 3 mg that has a little tobacco flavor?

Where to buy?

3 Comments
2025/01/30
17:43 UTC

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elfa turbo vape

Hey guys i just bought the elfa turbo, but it stoped working so i figuered it needed power and ive put it in the charger and now it just stays on like with the light it was doing the whole flashing thing before this it that normal? i mean should i just leave it and when can i use it again?

2 Comments
2025/01/30
16:22 UTC

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How do I disassemmble a Caliburn G3 Lite pod?

I tried evrything to fix a problem im having, light green but not firing, cleaned contacts, tried with alumminium foil, throw it to thee ground... as it didnt work my last option is to disarm both the pod and the vape to see if the contacts are good on the interior

6 Comments
2025/01/30
15:50 UTC

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New at vaping: Looking for something similar to Nasty Bar 9000 with eu shipping

I started vaping and I got myself a Nasty 5000 bar and I really enjoyed it. This was in South Africa.

I'm now back in Estonia, but can't seem to find Nasty or something similar here.

If anyone knows of an online shop that ships in the E.U and supplies nasty please do share.

2 Comments
2025/01/30
14:27 UTC

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Aegis boost: why TC if B series coil are made of Kanthal?

As the title says, why did Geekvape bother to put that mode if their coils can’t handle TC mode? Am I missing something?

3 Comments
2025/01/30
11:56 UTC

1

Caliburn G3 Lite not firing in green light

When u puff, the green light starts to glow. But doesnt fire. Please help, its my 2nd mo with it

1 Comment
2025/01/30
11:23 UTC

3

Daily Questions Thread January 30, 2025

If you have questions about juice, vendors, mods or anything vaping related, please feel free to ask them below.

Here are some helpful links

Starter Guide

Everything I wish I knew about rebuildables

Read the ECR Wiki

Read our FAQs

/u/Jimmith's beginners guide to vaping

Coil Compatibility Chart by u/Poc9k

Contests and Giveaways

Into pod systems? Looking for a new one? We have a pod system comparison chart that can help you make a decision or see how yours compares to others on the market in terms of battery life (mAh), tank capacity size, pricing, and a few other metrics.

0 Comments
2025/01/30
11:00 UTC

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thoughts on Sputnik RTA compared to Diplomat MTL RTA?

I have a couple of Diplomat MTL RTA (yeah that's how much i like them) and i got an really good offer on Sputnik (around 70e)... for the owners of Sputnik - is it any good and how does it compare to Diplomat?

Thanks :)

1 Comment
2025/01/30
10:06 UTC

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Disposables that DO NOT contain WS23?

I already avoid anything with menthol (ice, freeze, etc), but I know that most disposables use WS23 to simulate a cooling effect. I was just wondering if anyone knows of disposable brands that don’t use it in their products.

7 Comments
2025/01/30
07:30 UTC

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Burn taste/w good coil

(Ik this is a long ramble for this issue) Smok IPX80. I’m not a frequent caper and ik my vapes well, and the coil is fine unless I damaged it somehow (can the coil mesh being physically damaged cause burning?), but all I’m doing is getting burning with the inhale & exhale and the coils clean, it has juice in it & the tank, the vapes charged and no leaking or any other issues and was fine immediately after disassembly to clean pod (it had been sitting for awhile unused with juice in it). I don’t want to change the coil but I CAN. Any ideas on the actual issue?

5 Comments
2025/01/29
23:59 UTC

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Thelema elite 40 not charging

0 Comments
2025/01/29
21:06 UTC

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Vape gives no flavour

Hi, I just bought a new vape. My old one was a caliburn g2. I liked it but it broke too many times when i wanted to refill it.

Anyways, new vape (Smok Novo4) gives no flavour. If i put the same juice, same bottle in my old vape, it taste great. But it tastes like air that is just a bit off (not really a burnt taste).

I used the coil that was in the vape when you open the box for about a afternoon. It made me gag so much. After that i replaced the coil with the spare that you get in the box. But again, the same flavour and gagging.

I tried adjusting the air ventilation thingy and the watt. But it all taste the same.

How do i fix this? Is this vape just not for me or is the coil damaged?

1 Comment
2025/01/29
20:19 UTC

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Geekvape L200 Battery low & Atomizer Short issue

Hello friends. I just bought the Geekvape L200 device. Today, I installed the batteries and filled the liquid for the first time, but without even smoking it, I received an atomizer short and battery low error. The battery of the device appears to be full. What should I do?

8 Comments
2025/01/29
18:46 UTC

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