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NEW FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Vapers Voice | Regulation, Advocacy & the Coming Boom
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
From the floor of Canada’s Vape Expo in Toronto, RegWatch captures the voice of vapers exploring the issues and concerns over Canada’s new federal vaping regulations, the importance of advocacy and the devastating impact of the status quo.
Join us for this insightful and at times emotional experience—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – July 28, 2017.
CVE TORONTO & THE LAST “NOT A” CONTEST WINNER!
A PBusardo Video – CVE Toronto 2017 + Last “Not A” Contest Winner
In this video we recap CVE Toronto 2017.
There are a couple good interviews in here including one with Dimitris regarding the Washington VTA Conference and the R2B Lawsuit and one with Brent Stafford of Regulator Watch.
The Links:
CVE’s Website
CVA’s Website
DashVapes
Regulator Watch
Vaporesso
Innokin
Lifestyle Ecig
Pacific Smoke
The Video:
*NOTE: Any use of these videos in part or in their entirety without Phil Busardo’s expressed written consent is strictly prohibited.
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Bench Test Results: SubOhm SE 20A 2500mAh 18650…accurately rated, probably a 25R
This cell is accurately rated at 20A continuous and 2500mAh. I am delighted to report that while it features a useless “pulse” rating on the wrap it displays the continuous and pulse ratings equally.
This cell’s physical appearance and performance are essentially identical to the Samsung 25R2 but all of the 25R variations are so close in appearance and performance I cannot say for sure that the SubOhm is a 25R2 rewrap. There’s a chance it could be a 25R5, 25R6, or 25R6M.
It has a wrap that is thicker and tougher than the stock 25R wrap and should hold up to abuse better. As with any thicker wrap though be aware that it might affect how this cell fits in mods that are already a tight fit with 25R’s.
I am rating this SubOhm SE cell at 20A and 2500mAh.
The two cells that were tested were purchased by me from SubOhm (www.subohm.com).
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-test-results-subohm-se-20a-2500mah-18650-accurately-rated-probably-a-25r.818697/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Samsung 15L 18A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results…underrated but not a great performer
Bottom Line: Considering the other great cells we can choose from with much higher capacity ratings at 18A continuous this Samsung just isn’t very useful for us.
I am rating this Samsung 15L at 18A and 1500mAh.
The two cells that were tested were purchased by me from IMRBatteries.
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-test-results-samsung-15l-18a-1500mah-18650-underrated-but-not-a-great-performer.818519/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Testing update and a decision
Married battery testing is done but there is over 60 pages of data to go back through and summarize. I hope to post the results and my recommendations in 2-3 weeks. I won’t be saying anything about it before then.
As you may have noticed the pace of my testing has slowed down significantly recently . My day job is taking up a lot more time lately and this prevents me from doing as much testing as I would like to.
I’ve been agonizing over this for months but I have finally decided…I would like to do this, and other, testing for our community full time.
I have found the work I have done these past two years really satisfying and there is so much more I can do. But, there are a lot of bills to pay and testing doesn’t generate any income. Quite the opposite, in fact.
I have some ideas, including the dreaded “P” word, but will be spending a lot of time these upcoming days trying to work out ways to generate enough income to be able farm out my day job work to others.
This would free me up to do testing full time. Things like cycle life testing, expanding which cells I test, charger testing, and getting my YouTube channel up and running could be added to what I’m doing now. I have about 70 YouTube topics already written down…a good start. 🙂
I’ll have an update on all this in a few days.
In the mean time…
The next test report to be posted is the 23A 1500mAh Samsung 15M. With Samsung’s typically being underrated could this cell be a competitor for the LG HB6? We’ll find out tomorrow.
Thanks!
Mooch
CONGRATS JULIA!
Congrats Julia! Another happy “Not A” Contest Wiener! Use it in good health and VAPE HAPPY MY FRIEND!
THE VOOPOO ALPHA-1
A PBusardo Review – The VooPoo Alpha-1
In this video we take a look at the new VooPoo Alpha-1 Mod.
Also… ATTENTION TORONTO… I let you in on a how to win one!
The Links:
VooPoo Drag Review
VooPoo Tech
Heaven Gifts
ElegoMall
The Video:
*NOTE: Any use of these videos in part or in their entirety without Phil Busardo’s expressed written consent is strictly prohibited.
The Photos:
TEMPERATURE CONTROL POLL CLOSED – FINAL RESULTS
Here are the final results from the temperature control poll.
Sorry for the issues with voting.
Now, of course, this is a small sample set and there is a large margin of error here. I would imagine the poll was answered mostly by enthusiasts and potentially my “more conservative” viewing audience. I would imagine the majority “just want to vape”.
But I think this also tells a story. Based on this poll and some of the video’s comments I read… the story that temperature control is being used and that it needs to be made more accurate and easier to deal with.
From Gregory Conley / AVA
A big THANK YOU to SEVIA-USA, Innokin Technology, Dimitris Agrafiotis, and Phil Busardo for helping provide AVA with 100 starter kits and 100 bottles of e-liquid…
I’m happy to report that the kits (minus ten that I’ll be using to convert smokers when I’m on the road) have been mailed to Helen Redmond, a New York City social worker and harm reduction advocate.
Smoking remains a huge problem in the community she serves and I know she’ll be putting these kits to good use.
Expect more updates in the future.
NEW FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Stained Legacy | San Francisco Abandons Principles w. E-Cig Flavor Ban
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
In a single vote political leaders in San Francisco tarnished the city’s hard-fought reputation for compassion and caring. In late June, San Francisco Board of Supervisors hurried through new regulation banning all flavors in e-juice, with the exception of tobacco flavors. It appeared to be a callous act.
Numerous appeals were made by those seeking to remind the Board of Supervisors, of San Francisco’s historic legacy of progressive action and commitment to the principles of Harm Reduction.
Why did the message fail to get through?
Join our discussion with Damon L. Jacobs, psychotherapist and one of the country’s most influential voices in HIV/AIDS prevention. Jacobs is a harm reduction specialist with deep ties to San Francisco’s activist community.
Did San Francisco abandon its principles? Find out—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – July 18, 2017.
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