Edited for brevity from About the Joyetech eGo/eGo-T/eGo-C
About the joyetech eGo/eGo-T/eGo-C
The Go and eGo-T are a three piece design, a battery, atomizer, and cartridge. The eGo-C can also be broken down into three separate parts, the base, cone, and head. When those three parts are assembled together, the eGo-C’s three piece atomizer and the eGo-T’s one piece atomizer function in exactly the same way.
eGo Components
Battery
Each of the three eGo models, the eGo, eGo-T, and eGo-C, use the exact same type of battery. Therefore, the batteries are completely interchangeable among the different models.
eGo Battery Sizes
The eGo has three different battery sizes available. All eGo batteries are the same diameter, they simply get longer as they get larger. This means that the 650mAh batteries are 72mm long, 900mAh batteries are 87mm long, and 1000mAh batteries are 97mm long.
USB Pass-through
This battery type looks like a standard eGo battery, but has a cap on the end that can be removed to reveal a mini USB port. When plugged into a USB outlet using the included cable the battery not only charges, but can still be used at the same time.
Atomizer
In terms of its placement within the electronic cigarette assembly, the atomizer (atty) is the piece that holds everything together. One end screws into the battery and the other end fits the cartridge. The atomizer is a very complex piece of equipment bundled into a very small package. It is often the source of issues with performance and taste and therefore it is very important to understand the basics of how it works, how to use it correctly, and the most common problems that users experience.
The atomizer portion of the electronic cigarette houses the heating element (coil) that is responsible for heating up the liquid and turning it into vapor. The eGo-T and eGo-C has a hollow spike with a wick inside located directly in the center of the atomizer. This spike physically punctures the tank cartridges and then wicks the liquid to the coil hidden away inside the assembly. On all three models, as the liquid is heated by the coil and turns to vapor, the draw by the user causes the vapor to be pulled back through the vents in the mouthpiece and into the user’s mouth.
Standard eGo eGo-T
It is important to also note that atomizers, by design, are not meant to last forever. Think of them like a standard light bulb in your home. The coil in the atomizer is very similar to the filament of the light bulb. Each time the button is pressed, it’s like flipping the light switch to turn on the light. The coil is powered and heats up quickly, but when the button is released the coil cools down. Over time, this heating and cooling will cause the coil to eventually malfunction much the same as if you flipped a light on and off many thousands of times. However, since usage varies greatly among electronic cigarette users it is nearly impossible to determine when a malfunction might occur. It is always good to have a few extra atomizers as a “just in case” type of precaution.
eGo-C 3-Piece Changeable Atomizer System
The eGo-C Changeable System consists of an atomizer that can be broken down into 3 separate pieces. The 3 pieces are: the atomizer head, which is the working part of the atomizer containing the heating coil; the atomizer base, which holds the head and screws onto the battery; and the atomizer cone, which covers the head and holds the cartridge.
Flooding
If you get a “gurgling” sound when you draw on the device, you have flooded the atomizer. To fix this problem, simply remove the atomizer from the battery and cartridge, place your lips on the cartridge end of the atomizer and blow firmly to push the excess liquid onto a paper towel from the threaded end.
Cleaning
Over time, atomizers may become dirty or clogged due to the flavorings added to E-Liquids accumulating inside of the atomizer as the liquids are vaporized. Some flavors may be more problematic in this area than others due to the varying ingredients in different flavors, but as a general rule of thumb darker color E-Liquids tend to dirty or clog atomizers more quickly than lighter color E-Liquids, though this is not always the case.
As an atomizer becomes dirty or clogged, there are several signs that your atomizer may need cleaning:
Vapor production has drastically reduced compared to when atomizer was new
Vapor production has stopped completely
It has become very hard or difficult to draw air through the device
There is a burnt/harsh taste when using the device
If any of the above occurs it is recommended that you clean the atomizer before using any further as continued use in this state could cause harm to the atomizer that is irreparable.
By cleaning the atomizer regularly, you may be able to extend the life of your atomizer and improve or restore performance.
There are many methods for cleaning.
“Blowing out” the atomizer is usually the first recommendation and can fix many issues on the fly. Simply remove the atomizer from the battery and cartridge, place your lips on the cartridge end of the atomizer and blow firmly to push the excess liquid or gunk onto a paper towel from the threaded end. However, if this does not fix the problem try one of the following methods:
Hot Water Rinse – This method works sometimes to fix minor problems
Run under VERY hot water
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Set upright and allow to dry for 24 hours
Soaking/Baths – Most recommended and common method, will fix many problems, but takes time.
Soak in water for at least 30-60 mins
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Soak in water a 2nd time for at least 2-3 hours
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Set upright and allow to dry for 24 hours
The Plunger – Much faster cleaning method, will fix many problems. *Requires The Plunger Kit from MyFreedomSmokes.com (must be modified to fit the eGo-C)
Attach plunger fitting to syringe.
Attach atomizer to other end of fitting
Place cartridge end of atomizer under hot water and pull water through atomizer
Push and pull water back and forth through atomizer several times until fully cleaned
Remove from water and blow air back and forth though atomizer several times to remove excess water
Detach atomizer and set upright to dry for 6-8 hours
Tips to avoid burnt taste on eGo atomizers
These tips may work on other atomizers, as well.
“Blow out” the primer fluid on new atomizers
Add two drops of E-Liquid directly on the new atomizer coil or wick
After attaching the cartridge, allow a minute or two for the liquid to work its way down to the coil.
Suck and Blow several times through the mouthpiece with the atomizer attached but without the battery attached. Do this until you hear a slight gurgle. This will "prime" the atomizer.
Don't drag too long to overheat the juice on the atty
Pause for several seconds between draws to allow the atty to wick up more juice & cool down
Occasionally remove the cartridge and rinse it out, dry & refill
Occasionally clean the atomizer. See the methods mentioned above
Certain flavors can handle a long, slow draw (tobacco, menthol, coffee, nut flavors) and certain ones taste better with a quick, deep draw (fruity, delicate, sweet flavors.)
Don't flood the atomizer or it may overwork it trying to vaporize the excess liquid.
Try different liquids & nic levels. Not all liquids are created equal even if they have the same nic level and pg/vg ratio. If you aren't satified with the vapor/throat hit, you may be overworking the atomizer and not allowing time for it to wick & cool.
All too often we see new users that receive their new e-cigarette and immediately fill the cartridge, put it all together and quickly begin vaping away. This is understandable given their excitement of receiving such a new and novel device. However, by doing this the atomizer isn’t properly primed and the fluid isn’t given enough time to reach the atomizer coil which can result in a burnt taste, or worse, a destroyed atomizer and horrible first experience. Please take note of the suggestions above as they will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
Cartridge/Mouthpiece
While the cartridge on a eGo may seem like a simple piece of plastic that holds E-Liquid it is actually a rather complex assembly designed to both feed E-Liquid to the atomizer at a consistent rate and deliver vapor through the mouthpiece when the user takes a draw. The mouthpiece end of the cartridge also has a small chamber to catch excess liquid as vapor is drawn through the cartridge. Looking closely you can see that there are air channels on either side of the E-Liquid chamber through which the vapor travels from the atomizer to the mouth. This means that the vapor does not travel through the E-Liquid chamber, but instead travels around it to the mouthpiece chamber. This is true of the eGo, eGo-T, and eGo-C models.
eGo-T and eGo-C Cartridge – No filler
The eGo-T and eGo-C is designed so that it does not require filler material. Essentially the atomizer and cartridge were redesigned in such a way that the cartridge is actually punctured by a spike sticking up from the center of the atomizer. The punctured hole is sealed by the spike and cartridge end cap to prevent leaking. Since it is sealed the wick inside of the hollow spike can wick the liquid directly from the E-Liquid chamber of the cartridge to the coil of the atomizer without the need for filler. The wick itself serves to regulate the flow of the liquid to eliminate flooding issues.
About the joyetech eGo/eGo-T/eGo-C
The Go and eGo-T are a three piece design, a battery, atomizer, and cartridge. The eGo-C can also be broken down into three separate parts, the base, cone, and head. When those three parts are assembled together, the eGo-C’s three piece atomizer and the eGo-T’s one piece atomizer function in exactly the same way.
eGo Components
Battery
Each of the three eGo models, the eGo, eGo-T, and eGo-C, use the exact same type of battery. Therefore, the batteries are completely interchangeable among the different models.
eGo Battery Sizes
The eGo has three different battery sizes available. All eGo batteries are the same diameter, they simply get longer as they get larger. This means that the 650mAh batteries are 72mm long, 900mAh batteries are 87mm long, and 1000mAh batteries are 97mm long.
USB Pass-through
This battery type looks like a standard eGo battery, but has a cap on the end that can be removed to reveal a mini USB port. When plugged into a USB outlet using the included cable the battery not only charges, but can still be used at the same time.
Atomizer
In terms of its placement within the electronic cigarette assembly, the atomizer (atty) is the piece that holds everything together. One end screws into the battery and the other end fits the cartridge. The atomizer is a very complex piece of equipment bundled into a very small package. It is often the source of issues with performance and taste and therefore it is very important to understand the basics of how it works, how to use it correctly, and the most common problems that users experience.
The atomizer portion of the electronic cigarette houses the heating element (coil) that is responsible for heating up the liquid and turning it into vapor. The eGo-T and eGo-C has a hollow spike with a wick inside located directly in the center of the atomizer. This spike physically punctures the tank cartridges and then wicks the liquid to the coil hidden away inside the assembly. On all three models, as the liquid is heated by the coil and turns to vapor, the draw by the user causes the vapor to be pulled back through the vents in the mouthpiece and into the user’s mouth.
Standard eGo eGo-T
It is important to also note that atomizers, by design, are not meant to last forever. Think of them like a standard light bulb in your home. The coil in the atomizer is very similar to the filament of the light bulb. Each time the button is pressed, it’s like flipping the light switch to turn on the light. The coil is powered and heats up quickly, but when the button is released the coil cools down. Over time, this heating and cooling will cause the coil to eventually malfunction much the same as if you flipped a light on and off many thousands of times. However, since usage varies greatly among electronic cigarette users it is nearly impossible to determine when a malfunction might occur. It is always good to have a few extra atomizers as a “just in case” type of precaution.
eGo-C 3-Piece Changeable Atomizer System
The eGo-C Changeable System consists of an atomizer that can be broken down into 3 separate pieces. The 3 pieces are: the atomizer head, which is the working part of the atomizer containing the heating coil; the atomizer base, which holds the head and screws onto the battery; and the atomizer cone, which covers the head and holds the cartridge.
Flooding
If you get a “gurgling” sound when you draw on the device, you have flooded the atomizer. To fix this problem, simply remove the atomizer from the battery and cartridge, place your lips on the cartridge end of the atomizer and blow firmly to push the excess liquid onto a paper towel from the threaded end.
Cleaning
Over time, atomizers may become dirty or clogged due to the flavorings added to E-Liquids accumulating inside of the atomizer as the liquids are vaporized. Some flavors may be more problematic in this area than others due to the varying ingredients in different flavors, but as a general rule of thumb darker color E-Liquids tend to dirty or clog atomizers more quickly than lighter color E-Liquids, though this is not always the case.
As an atomizer becomes dirty or clogged, there are several signs that your atomizer may need cleaning:
Vapor production has drastically reduced compared to when atomizer was new
Vapor production has stopped completely
It has become very hard or difficult to draw air through the device
There is a burnt/harsh taste when using the device
If any of the above occurs it is recommended that you clean the atomizer before using any further as continued use in this state could cause harm to the atomizer that is irreparable.
By cleaning the atomizer regularly, you may be able to extend the life of your atomizer and improve or restore performance.
There are many methods for cleaning.
“Blowing out” the atomizer is usually the first recommendation and can fix many issues on the fly. Simply remove the atomizer from the battery and cartridge, place your lips on the cartridge end of the atomizer and blow firmly to push the excess liquid or gunk onto a paper towel from the threaded end. However, if this does not fix the problem try one of the following methods:
Hot Water Rinse – This method works sometimes to fix minor problems
Run under VERY hot water
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Set upright and allow to dry for 24 hours
Soaking/Baths – Most recommended and common method, will fix many problems, but takes time.
Soak in water for at least 30-60 mins
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Soak in water a 2nd time for at least 2-3 hours
“Blow out” atomizer to remove excess water
Set upright and allow to dry for 24 hours
The Plunger – Much faster cleaning method, will fix many problems. *Requires The Plunger Kit from MyFreedomSmokes.com (must be modified to fit the eGo-C)
Attach plunger fitting to syringe.
Attach atomizer to other end of fitting
Place cartridge end of atomizer under hot water and pull water through atomizer
Push and pull water back and forth through atomizer several times until fully cleaned
Remove from water and blow air back and forth though atomizer several times to remove excess water
Detach atomizer and set upright to dry for 6-8 hours
Tips to avoid burnt taste on eGo atomizers
These tips may work on other atomizers, as well.
“Blow out” the primer fluid on new atomizers
Add two drops of E-Liquid directly on the new atomizer coil or wick
After attaching the cartridge, allow a minute or two for the liquid to work its way down to the coil.
Suck and Blow several times through the mouthpiece with the atomizer attached but without the battery attached. Do this until you hear a slight gurgle. This will "prime" the atomizer.
Don't drag too long to overheat the juice on the atty
Pause for several seconds between draws to allow the atty to wick up more juice & cool down
Occasionally remove the cartridge and rinse it out, dry & refill
Occasionally clean the atomizer. See the methods mentioned above
Certain flavors can handle a long, slow draw (tobacco, menthol, coffee, nut flavors) and certain ones taste better with a quick, deep draw (fruity, delicate, sweet flavors.)
Don't flood the atomizer or it may overwork it trying to vaporize the excess liquid.
Try different liquids & nic levels. Not all liquids are created equal even if they have the same nic level and pg/vg ratio. If you aren't satified with the vapor/throat hit, you may be overworking the atomizer and not allowing time for it to wick & cool.
All too often we see new users that receive their new e-cigarette and immediately fill the cartridge, put it all together and quickly begin vaping away. This is understandable given their excitement of receiving such a new and novel device. However, by doing this the atomizer isn’t properly primed and the fluid isn’t given enough time to reach the atomizer coil which can result in a burnt taste, or worse, a destroyed atomizer and horrible first experience. Please take note of the suggestions above as they will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
Cartridge/Mouthpiece
While the cartridge on a eGo may seem like a simple piece of plastic that holds E-Liquid it is actually a rather complex assembly designed to both feed E-Liquid to the atomizer at a consistent rate and deliver vapor through the mouthpiece when the user takes a draw. The mouthpiece end of the cartridge also has a small chamber to catch excess liquid as vapor is drawn through the cartridge. Looking closely you can see that there are air channels on either side of the E-Liquid chamber through which the vapor travels from the atomizer to the mouth. This means that the vapor does not travel through the E-Liquid chamber, but instead travels around it to the mouthpiece chamber. This is true of the eGo, eGo-T, and eGo-C models.
eGo-T and eGo-C Cartridge – No filler
The eGo-T and eGo-C is designed so that it does not require filler material. Essentially the atomizer and cartridge were redesigned in such a way that the cartridge is actually punctured by a spike sticking up from the center of the atomizer. The punctured hole is sealed by the spike and cartridge end cap to prevent leaking. Since it is sealed the wick inside of the hollow spike can wick the liquid directly from the E-Liquid chamber of the cartridge to the coil of the atomizer without the need for filler. The wick itself serves to regulate the flow of the liquid to eliminate flooding issues.
