Category: Miscellaneous
A CHAT WITH TONY – THE FOUNDER OF ZAMPLEBOX
A PBusardo Video – A Chat With Tony From Zamplebox
In this video we have a chat with Tony, the founder of Zamplebox. Tony talks battery safety, his views on vaping, and Zamplebox itself. I wrap things up by adding more to the stocking.
Tony has also offered up…
Friends of Phil limited time ZampleBox coupon: 15% off ZampleBox Gold (11 bottles, retail value is $110-150). Code is FRIENDOFPHIL. Valid for first 500 uses.
The Links:
Zamplebox
Battery Safety Infographic as mentioned in the video
EctoWorld
The Video:
CONTEST WINNERS, A NEW PIECE OF TEST GEAR, AND SOME OTHER STUFF
A PBusardo Video – Contest Winners & New Test Gear
In this video we talk quickly about the vacation, the gear I brought with me, traveling with vape gear, find out the winners of the latest two contests, and introduce a new piece of test gear.
The Video:
WHAT NOT TO DO WITH THE NEW RUSSIAN 2.0 :-)
A PBusardo Video – What Not To Do With The Russian 2.0
In this video we take a look at exactly what NOT to do with the new Russian 2.0! 🙂
The Links:
For Vendor Purchases
Note: for the real review, I’ll find a link to a company for individuals to purchase.
The Video:
The Photos:
MY VISIT TO EVOLV & FACTORY TOUR
A PBusardo Video – My Visit To Evolv
In this 2-part video we get a behind the scenes look at Evolv, the makers of the DNA boards and the Kick.
We meet and talk with the owners of the company, Brandon and John, we get a tour of their two facilities, and see some of the steps involved in making Evolv products.
In Part 1 of the video, we introduce you to John, a wildy intelligent and interesting guy. John is the Chief Engineer at Evolv and Brandon’s partner who is the President. We start an interview with the two and then tour the assembly facility in Ashtabula Ohio.
In Part 2 of the video, we tour the impressive Akron Ohio facility, see Evolv boards being made, take a look at some of the automation Evolv is adding to their line, and finish up the interview with Brandon and John.
My apologies for the audio quality during the interviews.
I’d like to sincerely thank Brandon and John for this unique, behind the scenes look at Evolv and for allowing me to share it with all of you.
Enjoy!
The Links:
The Video – Part 1:
The Video – Part 2:
The Photos:
AN INTERVIEW – THE EVOLV/INNOKIN COLLABORATION
A PBusardo Video – The Evolv/Innokin Collaboration
In this video we hear from Evolv (Brandon & John) and Innokin (George) over their collaboration in using Evolv electronics in the Innokin products.
My apologies for the background noise, but it was recorded in the working Evolv facility.
Hope you enjoy it and find it interesting!!
The Video:
WICK TESTING
A PBusardo Video – Wick Testing
In this video we take a look at 4 popular wick materials…
- Organic Cotton Balls
- Hemp
- Japanese Cotton Sheets (Koh Gen Do)
- CelluCotton (Rayon)
We talk about them, wick test them, burn them, taste them, vape them and talk all about them.
This is certainly not the end all, be all list of wicking materials, but it’s some I’ve been using to easily wick, remove, and re-wick my coils. Sorry I didn’t have the time to get “Cotton Bacon” in this round.
The Links:
Walgreens Organic Cotton Balls
Nick’s Wicks – Hemp
Koh Gen Do Japanese Cotton Sheets
CelluCotton (Rayon)
Medical Grade Sterile Rayon Cotton Balls (not tested)
The Post Review Follow-up:
The Video:
- 7/23/14 – Something not elaborated on in the video was ease of use. I thought they were all pretty easy to use when it came to wicking. The hemp bunched up at times when working it through the coil, but it wasn’t a big deal. Remember to cut the Japanese Cotton along the fibers. This will make it wick better and make it stronger for working it though your coil.
- 7/23/14 – I got a fair amount of “popping” from the Rayon, this usually tells me that not enough material was used. Since the Rayon doesn’t seem to expand as much, you may want to keep that in mind and be sure you have enough of it through your coil. Make sure it’s nice and snug in there.
The Photos:
THE VAPIN’ DONUTS AND MORE!
A PBusardo Review – Vapin’ Donuts
Ok, there’s a lot more in this video other than the Vapin’ Donuts.
We’re going to take a quick look at the Aspire Mini Nautilus and the new head and I’ll give my take on side by side vaping this next to the Kanger Aero Tank Mega.
We’ll take a quick look at a new RDA, the CLT from Infinite, a Chinese manufacturer and put a dual coil build in it.
Then I take a look at the Vapin’ Donuts. I give you my take on these, do a couple builds, and compare them to a comparable Kanthal coil.
We also announce the winner of the last contest and kick off a new one!
The Links:
AspirECig
The CLT RDA
Fat Daddy Vapes
The Video:
The Photos:
MEET THE MILITIA!
A PBusardo Video – Meet The Militia
In this video we meet Joe from the Vaping Militia, discuss how it got started and what it does, and talk about other groups and organizations that are here to help both vapers AND vendors.
The Links:
The Vaping Militia Website
The Vaping Militia Facebook
CASAA
SFATA
AVA
VISTA
AEMSA
FreeToVape
The Video:
THE DNA-30 & THE CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
A PBusardo Review & Contest Winners – THE DNA 30
In this video we take a look at the DNA-30 and see how it compares to the DNA-20. We also pick the winners of the V3Tronics Flip and Seven-22 devices.
The Links:
EvolVapor – The DNA-30
V3Tronix – The Flip
Pioneer4You – The Seven-22
Vapor Ware Store – The meter
The Video:
The Photos:
Note that the DNA-20 is pictured in the photos below. The DNA-30 is the same size and format.
A LITTLE ON VCC AND THE SPIRE WINNER!
In this video I talk to you in my “Barry White” voice, we talk briefly about the VCC Tampa event (more coming in Dimitris’ video), I give you all my blood, and we find out who won the Spire!!
Best part of VCC… getting to wear my own underwear.
Worst part of VCC… having to leave.It was so awesome to meet so many of you!
I’ve got some photos I’ll be putting up tonight (they appear below). A little video as well.
But I shot with Dimitris, Jamie, Heleen, and Stephanie (THANK YOU GUYS) and I know that video will be uploaded soon so I’ll provide links here to it.
Steph, it was great to meet you finally! Thanks so much for the Voopouri HA!
Kevin, thank you for an excellent event and the hospitality! An amazing and impressive first go!
Dan, you’re just a terrific guy and I can’t wait to hang out at Good Karma Vapor on March 30th!
Lee, thanks for all the water. I thought I was going to pass out by the end of Saturday!
Tricia, Kim, and Chris, it meant so much to me that you were there. I only wished I could have spent more time with you!
David Kapple and team, thanks for the “4th floor parties” and the hangover!!
Thanks to Neal for setting off the fire alarm.
To Sarah Skeens and her husband Shane, it was terrific getting to sit down and talk with you both at the concert. Congrats to you on quitting and keep it up!
Event photos are below!
The Links:
Vaping Convention Circuit
Beyond Vape
The Video:
The Photo:
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