Smok tech vs Boge carto

**newq** · 05-06-2012, 12:54 AM

I buy my boge LR XL's from electronicstix.com Good price and fast shipping. I used to buy smoktechs for use in my smoktanks but shortly after buying smoktanks and the orioginal cartos they changed the filler design of the smoktech and they went to serious crap. They wouldnt wick thick vg like bobas nor would they handle thin high pg count liquid as they would flood and moved to boges and use pbusardos howto on slotting cartos.

I tank all my cartos ,I enjoy the boge vapor, It seems to hit alot less harsh than the DC's and always wicks properly. HOWEVER. i cannot get a carto to last for much more than 30mls. Either the carto begins flooding from wear out or the draw gets too tight. I am not completely satisfied with either carto but atleast boge cartos are much more useful. FYI I only use 100%vg or 50/50 mix. I personally believe the whole dual coil thing is a bit overrated. I would settle for a carto that worked over a multiple coil that was worthless.

**dcannon1** · 05-06-2012, 07:36 AM

On my VV devices I use Boge SR cartos almost exclusively. I find the SR allows me to use the full range of voltages on almost all devices without worrying about various amp/wattage limits or carto life.

On 3.7v mechanical mods, I use Boge LR cartos almost exclusively.

In both cases they are used in tanks and as stand alone.

I haven't tried the XL Boge's, but they highly interest me and will probably order some soon.

When trying new flavors I usually try a couple drops on an atty to try it, then if I love it, it goes in a tank with a Boge carto, and if I like it, but don't love it enough for extended vaping, I'll just put it in a carto (no tank).

I've found that Boge cartos in tanks can last a very long time (15-35ml of juice depending on the juice). They tend to last less time when used by themselves. This is presumably because they aren't kept as wet. I do have a bottom feed mod coming that I plan on trying to use with Boges that I top off often to test lifespan.

I haven't cleaned any yet, but I do have quite a few spent cartos saved up that I plan on cleaning the next time my wife is out of town (pretty sure she wouldn't like me monopolizing the kitchen for boiling cartos while she was here).

I did order a Smoketech DC tank with a preinstalled carto one time. It was DOA, so I don't have any input there.

**Link** · 05-06-2012, 06:16 PM

ive used both extensively...pratically identical in my opinion.

**zzooti** · 05-07-2012, 06:39 AM

I've had better luck with Smoktechs than with Boges-or perhaps I should say my Infernos prefer them; however, the Kangers I just got seem to be working better than either. All my attempts to clean have failed, so I don't bother anymore.

**rasic** · 05-07-2012, 06:46 AM

I've been on the same boge cartos for about a week now which is 5ml. A day. I do notice that a carto will last longer when in a tank rather than just dripping into it throughout the day maybe cause it's constantly wet? Never was a fan with the smoktech especially the pre drilled mainly why I bought a carto punch. But they made me have a allergic reaction, something to do with the glue they use I think

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**LookMa`NoSmoK** · 05-07-2012, 06:51 AM

I have only used boge sr and lr. both have worked well enough to the point I haven't needed to look elsewhere. cleaning them, they have lasted much longer than I care to admit. I now have a bunch of them and they will never last me that long again. lol

**Lighten** · 05-07-2012, 10:50 AM

I prefer SmokTechs in tanks because I feel like it absorbs juice better and tastes better. For whatever reason, my Boges in tanks never taste right when compared to a Boge with no tank.

**DaveP** · 05-07-2012, 11:01 AM

I've used both and found them to be roughly equal with one aggravating build quality difference. I get batches of cartos that have differences in the thread quality. Right now, I have black Boge 3.0 and 2.0 that have perfect threads. I just got in 6 boxes of Boge 3.0 stainless steel that rock slightly when screwed into my Provari or my Ego. It's not bad, but I know it can be better and more precision.

Yes, I'm ticky about precision, but I notice little things like that. I also notice the wicking abilities of various lots of cartos. Some condom fill perfectly and vape well immediately. Others have to sit for hours to completely soak up my 100% PG clear juice. I'd just like to be able to depend on any carto brand to be consistent.