Video Tutorials (the basics)

Basic care and maintenance of "ego" style and 510 "stick" battery e-cigs

These "eGo" style devices are some of the most common starter Personal Vaporizers. They are easy to use and simple to maintain. The basic information in this video will apply to the eGo or the 510 "cigarette" style battery

Basic use of the "Vivi Nova"
tank system

This is a quick run down on how to use the Vivi Nova Tank
(and the "mini" Vivi Nova).
The larger capacity and ease of use makes this a nice choice for a beginner.

Filling and using the
"Clearomizer" tank

This is a very popular tank system for use with "eGo style" personal vaporizors. Very easy to use, fill and vape all day. It also makes it easy to change flavors by swapping tanks.

*Update - Clearomizer tanks are now available with replaceable atomizer heads

When the heating coil in your Clearomizer dies you can now replace only the head and re-use the tank and mouthpiece.

Filling a Carto Tank
(slowly)

This is a simple way to fill a cartomizer tank by fully saturating filler material from the top before filling actual tank. DCT's are a nice alternative to Clearomizers & ViVi Nova tanks if you are a "chain vaper" and have issues with dry or burnt hits. These tanks may require more to prime, but you only neeed to do it the first time, after that, it's as easy to fill as a clearomizer.
*always be sure the cartomizer is FULLY primed before using, if the coil is dry it could cause it to burn and taste bad.

Alternate way to Fill a Carto Tank (quickly)

This is a "shortcut" method of filling your DCT by filling the tank and creating a vacuum to draw the liquid into the cartomizer through the small hole in the side. This saturates the filler material at the coil it may still appear dry at the top (under the drip tip), but it will be wet around the coil where it is important.
*pictured at the right is a DCT filler drip tip, this will make topping off your tank easier.

Direct dripping with 510 Atomizer

Dripping is a simple way to enjoy vaping, it's done by dripping e-liquid directly onto the atomizer. This method tends to produce better flavor and allows you to switch flavors easily. When changing flavors it's best not to shift too far.

for example it would be better to go from a coffee flavor to a chocolate or tobacco rather than trying to go from a coffee to a lighter fruit flavor. *note: Some flavors will tend to linger in atomizers, while others will vape out over time.

When vapor production or flavor drops off and / or you get a "dry hit" just add 3 more drops of e-liquid.

Filling and using 510 cartomizers

Cartomizers contain the heating coil and filler material that is saturated with e-liquid, you won't need to "top off" as often as you do with direct dripping. The main thing to remember is whether filling from the top or using the bottom fill method shown in this video - make sure the filler material is FULLY saturated before using!!! In the video Phil uses Boge brand cartomizers, but it will work with most other brands.

Filling and using whistle tip
cartridge tanks (eGo "T" type)

Another style of tank system for the "eGo" It holds about half as much e-liquid as the "Clearomizer" tanks and they use a proprietary atomizer / cone.

Basic care and maintenance of "ego" style and 510 "stick" battery e-cigs

Basic use of the "Vivi Nova" tank system

Filling and using the "Clearomizer" tank