Eheim filterpad mod

[IndyColtsfan]

I'm using the Marineland sleeves in a u-size as well. Bought a pack of three at my local pet store. They wick amazingly, but after a few hits I start to get a plastic/synthetic taste.

Maybe I need to try a PV that doesn't run as hot as the 510. Any advice on another model? I really like the hit I get from a 510, but am noticing that it does seem to heat up the various cart fillers I have tried. I've even tried three different attys, all the same result.

I've heard good things about the 801, but don't own one. I really don't want to dump the $$$ into a Janty stick or SD.

[KevinD872]

I haven't noticed a chemical taste or change in juice flavor, but there have been a couple people that have. I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but I rinsed mine out really good when I first got it.

I use it on a 510 as well, and usually have the foam come up about 1/8" short of the end of the cart. I think you are fine at 1/16". One thing that might make a difference is the atomizer. I am using the "new" (knock-off) style atomizers I got from IV. They no longer sell them though due to some apparent problems. Anyway, perhaps these run cooler? They are also high-bridge, which may be cooler at the bridge tip.

I have also been experimenting with the brass screen mod (or maybe even stainless steel). So far I find it to be close to the blue foam in performance, although it seems a bit more prone to leaking. Just a thought for those out there looking for something easy that works good, who are afraid of the blue foam. The brass screen mod isn't as easy as the blue foam, but it seems easier than the PTB mod (and should last longer IMO). There are some concerns on the choice of brass for a cart filler, but stainless steel should be an option too.

[cmdrmaxwell]

i have been using the foam for a week and half now and works great. i actually cut it longer about 1/4 inch longer and stuff it in my 510 and 401 that way it still touches the atty. i tried the folding it in half and then stuffing but that didnt wick well. it does empty very well and with all mods just dont over fill and it wont leak. for me i just still notice the loss of flavor and throat hit after about half way through a cart but it does last a loooong time. the vapor is still always there and it is very clear when its empty cuz my vapor dissapears! refilling is way easier and now i actually refill carts and dont have to carry a bottle or bottles!

[hxj]

Maybe I need to try a PV that doesn't run as hot as the 510. Any advice on another model?

Not really, though I imagine the lower the voltage/smaller the battery, the less heat you'll put through your atomizer-- and the lower your hit and less your vapor will be. You could try one of the sub-90mm models like a 403, an 8084, or an L88b (I use a blu, which I know has a poor reputation, but it's actually very capable for such a small device if you treat it right), but I think you'd look at it as a major step down from the 510.

I've heard that the 901 has good flavor, so maybe that system doesn't heat the atomizer so much?

[EDIT] Forgot to ask, have you been rinsing the foam before using it? I always rinse it under hot water for a good chunk of time before I dry it and stuff it in the cart.

[Vapinator]

I bought some of this marineland blue foam today after hearing all of the success stories from people having the same problems I have with my 510 (wicking, fibers in atty, etc). And I have to say that this stuff is the ****!!!! Im using just the foam, no poly or PTB on top and I have no leakage of flooding (so far). THANK GOD!!!! I was soooo tired of dripping every time I wanted to vape and now, all problems are solved!!!!! Everyone needs this!!!!

[Vapinator]

I've heard good things about the 801, but don't own one. I really don't want to dump the $$$ into a Janty stick or SD.

Get an NJoy 801. Not pricey and works very well. Ive had mine for about a month and love it!

[IndyColtsfan]

I think I need to wash the sponge a bit longer. I dont think I did a real good job of it the first time. I'll do that tomorrow and report back with my findings. Hoping for some better results.

[Bearwalk]

You are the best!!!!! Thank you quovadis :o)

[CloudBurst]

Hi there, I'm the one who re-vived this thread and now I have a question for the 810 users! I bought 1 801 atty to try the bigger carts but all I get is leak, leak, leak! How are you cutting the foam for these larger carts? I never get leakage on my 510 but can't seem to find the right size for the 801. Obviously, I'm not cutting a large enough piece. I'll work on it more today, just don't like wasting juice.

[hxj]

I think I need to wash the sponge a bit longer. I dont think I did a real good job of it the first time. I'll do that tomorrow and report back with my findings. Hoping for some better results.

Okay, well, after a few days, I'm starting to come over to your side of the fence. On my third day using the same filters, I started noticing an aftertaste in all three of the liquids I was vaping-- not terrible, sort of like the PG aftertaste (I was using all-VG liquids), but troubling nonetheless.

It's possible that it wasn't the filters at all, but just something about my taste buds at the time-- but I pulled out the filters, washed the carts, loaded them up with PTB PET, refilled, blew out all three atomizers, hooked everything back up, and the aftertaste disappeared after a few draws on each cart/atomizer.

I had also noticed that wicking seemed to have decreased a fair amount in the blue foam by the third day.

So I'm back to PTB, which is certainly more of a pain to set up, but I've never had any leaking problems with it, it's never changed the flavor of my liquids (except the first time when I forgot to wash the PET and all my liquids tasted vaguely of tea), and I've gone a couple of weeks without changing it out with no change in flavor or performance.

As always, YMMV.