{"id":2047,"date":"2012-08-15T13:42:17","date_gmt":"2012-08-15T17:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=2047"},"modified":"2016-03-24T09:30:48","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T13:30:48","slug":"hardware-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/hardware-recommendations","title":{"rendered":"HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How the hell am I supposed to keep this page up to date anymore, considering how fast devices come out these days?\u00a0 It&#8217;s nearly impossible.<\/p>\n<p>This page is simply a snapshot in time taken, last taken on <strong>11\/04\/14<\/strong> with some ideas of quality products to get you started or at least thinking.<\/p>\n<p>This page is geared for the more mainstream vaper.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that I can only comment on or recommend things I&#8217;ve personally tried and tested.\u00a0 I&#8217;m sure there would be debate over some of the things I&#8217;ve mentioned here, but remember&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TASTE IN JUICE AND DEVICES IS SUBJECTIVE!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Use any electronic cigarette device or accessory at your own risk!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]DEVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\">Rechargeable Analog Equivalent[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">I can no longer recommend a analog equivalent as a beginning electronic cigarette.\u00a0 Too many people I\u2019ve talked to have tried them and failed.\u00a0 Until one comes along with the potential for success this section will remain blank.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">I want you to be successful.\u00a0 I want you to quit smoking!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Disposable <\/strong>Analog Equivalent[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.njoy.com\/categories\/NJOY-Kings\/\" target=\"_blank\">The NJOY King <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; By far, the best disposable I&#8217;ve tried.\u00a0 May not have very good battery life, but it has the ability to capture the interest of someone who is trying an electronic cigarette for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]eGo Style<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">I can no longer recommend a fixed voltage eGo type battery.\u00a0 The popularity of variable voltage &amp; variable wattage (VV\/VW) devices has exploded.\u00a0 Varying your voltage or wattage allows you to tailor your vape to your attached device\u2019s resistance whether it be a cartomizer, atomizer, clearomizer, etc, as well as the liquid you\u2019re using.\u00a0 If you need \u201ca little more\u201d you can pump up the volts\/watts, if you need \u201ca little less\u201d, you can dial it down.\u00a0 But remember\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Go too high and you could get a burnt taste\u2026 go too low and you won\u2019t get a very satisfying vape.\u00a0 You can check out <a href=\"http:\/\/tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/volts-vs-ohms\/\" target=\"_blank\">THIS PAGE<\/a> for more information.\u00a0 But stop sweating the setting!\u00a0 The only RIGHT setting is the setting that\u2019s RIGHT for you!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ovaleusa.com\/shop\/eGo-C-Twist-XXL-1000mAh?filter_name=twist\" target=\"_blank\">The eGo Twist<\/a><\/strong> Battery &#8211; Easy to use, inexpensive, small form factor.\u00a0 This is the battery that started the &#8220;Twist VV Craze&#8221;\u00a0 You can also chose from batteries such as the Innokin CLK, the Aspire Carbon VV, or the Vision Spinner.\u00a0 They will all get the job done for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Variable Voltage\/Wattage &#8220;Tube Mods&#8221;<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">There are TONS-O-TUBES out there now.\u00a0 Choose something that fits your likes, your vape style and your budget.\u00a0 Here are some ideas&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Innokin SVD 2.0<\/strong> &#8211; If you can get past it&#8217;s looks and size, and it fits your vape style style, it&#8217;s a very well thought out kit and features an authentic Evolv DNA board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The eVic Supreme<\/strong> &#8211; This is a mod that will give you a LOT to play with.\u00a0 The included software will capture your vaping data, and control many aspects of the device.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.provape.com\/provari-variable-voltage-ecig-s\/36.htm\" target=\"_blank\">The ProVari V2.5<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I&#8217;m not a &#8220;fanboy&#8221;&#8230; I just like what works.\u00a0 This works.\u00a0 Rock solid construction, high quality, accurate settings, and time tested reliability.\u00a0 Dated at this point, but still a very good PV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Variable Voltage\/Wattage &#8220;Box Mods&#8221;<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vaporshark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The VaporShark rDNA<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>A great box mod with a spring loaded 510 pin, &#8220;Shark Skins&#8221;, wireless charging options and authentic Evolv boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Mechanical<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tough call these days &#8211; <\/strong>How do you recommend a mech when there are sooo many out there now?\u00a0 As I type this another 10 were released.\u00a0 You need to ask yourself what you&#8217;re looking for in a mech? What kind of button do you want?\u00a0 Do you want a sectional or telescoping mech?\u00a0 Does it play nice with a Kick?\u00a0 How important is conductivity to you?\u00a0 &#8230; and of course, how much do you want to spend.\u00a0 Here are two that I personally enjoy:\n<ul>\n<li>The JD Tech Stingray X<\/li>\n<li>The D-Mass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]CARTOMIZERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>Filler Type<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.surevapes.com\/Boge-MixnMatch-5-Box_p_114.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Boge LR or NR, regular size or XL<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; They have been consistent and terrific&#8230; until recently.\u00a0 Hopefully they&#8217;ll get their issues worked out.\u00a0 I prefer these over the Smoktechs because I feel they are more forgiving when it comes to slotting or punching and they don&#8217;t tighten up as fast.\u00a0 I prefer the LR as I can easily use them on either a VV or a 3.7 device and still be satisfied.\u00a0 I also use <strong>SRs<\/strong> on my 5V passthrough and in tanks at times.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vapingzone.com\/eGo_Mega_Dual_Coil_4_ML_Cartomizer_LR_1_5_Ohm__Single_Unit\/pid-170.html\" target=\"_blank\">The eGo Mega Dual Coil LR 1.5Ohm<\/a><\/strong> carto from Vaping Zone.\u00a0 This is a large recessed 510 carto that holds about 3.5 mls of juice.\u00a0 It&#8217;s the carto that comes with me on vacation.\u00a0 It&#8217;s not a Smoktech, I don&#8217;t know who makes it, but I know I really enjoy it!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crystalclearvaping.com\/510-SMOKTECH-CCV-XL-LR-17ohm-STAINLESS-STEEL-THE-RESURRECTOR-Box-of-5_p_76.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Smoktech 1.7 Ohm single coil, AKA Resurrector<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 When I&#8217;m looking for an XL size carto for a DCT tank, I typically use this or a Boge XL LR.\u00a0 Great VTF for a single coil carto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]TANKS-NON REBUILDABLE<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>Carto Tanks<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">There are SOOOO many carto tanks out there now, they all do pretty much the same thing, some do it with a little more class and style (at an added cost of course!).\u00a0 Some of my personal favs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/phiniac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Phiniac<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>Beautifully crafted and customizable glass tanks.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gr-modders.com\/shop\/en\/11-the-trap-tank-by-kir-fanis\" target=\"_blank\">The Trap Tank<\/a><\/strong> and other Kir Fanis tanks with fill holes &#8211; Quality, well machined and good looking caps plus a fill hole make life a little easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vapourart.com\/en\/product\/gp-salt-pepper-tank-snp-version-2\" target=\"_blank\">The Salt And Pepper Tank <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; This is a great carto tank featuring unique &#8220;twist to fill&#8221; top cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">If you&#8217;re just getting started with carto tanks and want to try them out, Smoktech makes a very inexpensive tank in both a <a href=\"http:\/\/kalamazoovaporshop.com\/SmokTech-DCT-6ml-Chrome-Tank.html\" target=\"_blank\">DCT<\/a> (XL sized cartos &#8211; Smoktech dual coil and Boge XL) and a <a href=\"http:\/\/kalamazoovaporshop.com\/Tanks\/\" target=\"_blank\">short tank<\/a> (normal size cartos, Boge SR and LR).\u00a0 They are slidy, I&#8217;ve dumped juice with them, and I&#8217;ve even given them a thumbs down&#8230; BUT&#8230; they are a good way to get into tanks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Tank\/Atty Systems<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m not a huge fan of tank systems\/attys but I understand their popularity due to their size and ease of filling.\u00a0 If you have to have one, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ovaleusa.com\/shop\/Electronic-Cigarette-Kits\/eGo-C-Kit-Black\" target=\"_blank\">eGo-C<\/a><\/strong> is the best I&#8217;ve tried to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Clearomizer Tanks (eGo size)<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Kanger AeroTank Mini <\/strong>&#8211; The Kanger Aero Tank Mini replaces the Aspire BDC as my recommendation for an eGo sized bottom coil clearomizer.\u00a0\u00a0 Glass, stainless, sexy, and with adjustable air flow. \u00a0This allows you to adjust your draw, but more importantly, how the device behaves with your e-liquid.\u00a0 If you tighten the draw, it will create more vacuum, sucking more liquid into the atomizer.\u00a0 This could solve some problems you may experience with thicker liquids.\u00a0 This is the best clearomizer I&#8217;ve tried in it&#8217;s form factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]Clearomizers Tanks<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Kanger AeroTank Mega <\/strong>-This one is solid.\u00a0 Very high quality feeling and looks borrowed slightly from the Kayfun.\u00a0 It does have an air flow controller.\u00a0 This allows you to adjust your draw, but more importantly, how the device behaves with your e-liquid.\u00a0 If you tighten the draw, it will create more vacuum, sucking more liquid into the atomizer.\u00a0 This could solve some problems you may experience with thicker liquids.\u00a0 If you loosen the draw, it will pull in less liquid, which could solve your problem with flooding or &#8220;gurgly&#8221; tanks.\u00a0 I&#8217;m quite happy with the looks and performance of these tanks.\u00a0 It does need a better filling method though.\u00a0 It&#8217;s forever half full.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Aspire Nautilus (with BVC coil head)<\/strong> &#8211; Although the Aspire BVC coil is very &#8220;carto-esque&#8221; in it&#8217;s design, there is no arguing it&#8217;s performance.\u00a0 This one also has an airflow controller.\u00a0 Either of the tanks mentioned here should make you a very happy vapor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]ATOMIZERS-NON REBUILDABLE<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m not much of an atomizer user but I continue to enjoy two of them, especially for juice tasting.\u00a0\u00a0 The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avidvaper.com\/products\/HH.357-Cisco-Spec-Hybrid-510-Atomizer.html\" target=\"_blank\">HH.357<\/a><\/strong> from Avid Vaper (I like the 2.0Ohm Long Barrel) and the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofvapor.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Stingray-510\" target=\"_blank\">Stingray<\/a><\/strong> from House Of Vapor (been enjoying the 1.5Ohm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>ATOMIZERS-REBUILDABLE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>RDA (Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\">[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Drippers, drippers, and more drippers.\u00a0 Hundreds to chose from now.\u00a0 Look for a dripper that fits your build style and budget.\u00a0 Since I&#8217;m not into extreme vaping or cloud chasing, I personally look for flavor and ease of build with drippers which is why I very much liked the design of the <strong>Helios<\/strong>.\u00a0 Here are some others that I enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Tobh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vulcan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Cyclone (bottom fed)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong><strong>[divider \/]<\/strong>RTA (Rebuildable Tank Atty) &#8211; Genesis Style<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Smoktech RSST<\/strong>&#8211; There are a LOT out there now.\u00a0 I strongly recommend starting off with a cheap one to learn to love it or hate it without breaking the bank.\u00a0 Although the original recommendation was the AGA-T the Smoktech RSST takes it&#8217;s place.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 The spring loaded positive capture, the sealed bottom tank, and the insulated wick hole all make this an easier device to work with than the AGA.\u00a0 Although I did drill out the air hole a bit to make for a lighter draw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong><strong>[divider \/]<\/strong>RTA (Rebuildable Tank Atty) &#8211; Other Style<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.vaperev.com\/rebuildables\/svoemesto.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kayfun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The Kayfun is simply one of the best atomizers I&#8217;ve tried.\u00a0 The very easy to do micro-coil\/cotton build provides some of the best flavor I&#8217;ve experienced, and it makes coil cleaning and re-wicking easy and fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Squape Reloaded<\/strong> &#8211; Different build decks, an easy to use airflow controller, and a super easy to do build, this is a great RTA!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ffff;\"><strong>[divider \/]MISCELLANEOUS<\/strong>[divider \/]<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s totally changed the way I coil for the better.\u00a0 For now it&#8217;s the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coil-master.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coil Master<\/a><\/strong> until I find a better one!<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Revizer <\/strong>mod and accessory stand from<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vastvaporstands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vast Vapor Stands<\/a><\/strong> is one of the best and most flexible I&#8217;ve come across.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madvapes.com\/the-omnitester.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Smok Omnitester <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; A handy and inexpensive little test box that allows you to look at resistance, voltage output of your device (yes, even PWM), and voltage under load.<\/li>\n<li>Couldn&#8217;t do without my <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bigdaddyvapor.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13&amp;products_id=52\" target=\"_blank\">Slap Yo Mama<\/a><\/strong> tank tool!<\/li>\n<li>The best <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gr-modders.com\/20-carto-puncher-v2-by-kir-fanis.html\" target=\"_blank\">carto punch<\/a><\/strong> I&#8217;ve tried.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cloudsofvapor.com\/store\/171-2-cents-for-safety-mod-fuse.html\">2 Cents For Safety<\/a><\/strong> mod fuse &#8211; a little fuse you can add to some unprotected mods.<\/li>\n<li>This is the charger I use.\u00a0 The springs are a little crunchy, but it&#8217;s handled everything I&#8217;ve thrown at it without issue.\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crystalclearvaping.com\/Sysmax-i4-37V-Intellicharge-Battery-Charger_p_144.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sysmax i4 3.7V Intellicharge<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Reddit\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"medium\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"HARDWARE%20RECOMMENDATIONS\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How the hell am I supposed to keep this page up to date anymore, considering how fast devices come out these days?\u00a0 It&#8217;s nearly impossible&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2047","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2047\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}