Eheim filterpad mod

[DC2]

If using blue foam by itself, cut the piece so it is much wider at top than the bottom. This way the air spaces are larger at the bottom and more compressed toward the top. This will give more consistent draining of the cart.

Today I am experimenting with cutting it almost like a "T" shape.
So far so good, but it's still early in the day.

After that, I am going to try the ADM spring mod.

[Winace]

tried the "fish pad" mod
washed it thoroughly, didnt taste burning, but flavors that were fruity just wouldnt come through. Stuff like coffee tasted fine just dulled
Gone back to the PTB; I cut mine on the top and bottom so its like a ring then fold it in half and roll it up really tight, then pinch and roll till it loosens up a bit, works perfect never drips unless i over fill too much

No overfilling the ADM mod, 12 drops every time, vape till dry! I get 14 drops out of my 3ml bottles, but that is just difference in drop sizes. Fill to the middle of the spring, put in foam dry. The foam will absorb some so you can tuck in the sides, I use tweezers. Cart lasts me about an hour of constant vaping (and I mean constant!).

[MumblinBerk]

Hello, All.
My first post here.
Have been lurking around for quite a while.

My search for a really good 801 cart mod ended when I found this tread.
The open-cell material is perfect for this application. It holds the liquid without absorbing, and releases it freely.

I'm using A/C filter material (same basic honey-comb) with a 1/4 inch "plug" of polly fill at the tip, almost flush, so it contacts the bridge. Been vaping it heavily for an hour now, and NONE of the usual problems.

I'm using the pass-through at the moment, so on 5 volts, the vape is HUGE and consistent. I'll be on battery all day tomorrow. Hopefully, it will FINALLY be the trouble-free unit I've been working toward.

Otherwise, back to dripping.

For those who are keeping track: My material is folded in half length-wise. No other trimming. Very thin plug of poly-fill (1/4"?) very close to the lip. The spring-action of this type foam holds a nice positive pressure against the bridge, and delivers the juice on demand.

I'm suprised I had not heard of this mod before.
It's a great fix.
Someone needs to get a video out there, and spread the word.

-Berk

[angelique510]

I have been busy with cart mods the past couple of weeks since I got my e-cig.

The cart filler that came with my 902 was meh.
Poly stuffing wasn't much better and a pain to use.
Natural wool wasn't doing it for me. I never found the "right" amount to use.
PTB was just a disaster. After a dozen attempts, the only juice that wasn't locked in the PTB was what leaked.
Fluval Pads were pretty good, once I figured out the right size..
Fluval pads with a straw - even better. I thought I had found the best it was ever going to get.
Dripping was a pain in the butt and not an option while driving.

Then I got the blue foam - Marineland Ritesize U.

How do I put this? F-ing A... this is the *****... it Rocks... this mod is t*ts... incredible... excellent.... bordering on perfection.... devinely inspired... whoever came up with this idea - I want to buy you a beer (and I might even throw in a homemade apple pie)!!!!!!! Thank you so very much

Did I mention I really really like this stuff?

As for how I did it: The first time, it was too tight and was hard to draw. The second try was too loose and leaked in my ourse. To get the perfect size, I cut off the seems and layed it down flat. Then I traced around my cart with a fine sized sharpie. When cut out on the lines, it is a little bit bigger than the cart. I put about 20 drops in the cart, then slid the foam into it with the help of a paperclip. (The essential tool of all vapers) I am able to add about 15 more drops before it pools. To refill, I smoosh it down again (not down tot he bottom, but against the side of the cart) with the paperclip. It takes almost the whole 35 drops like the intital filling. I use both PG juice and a 50/50 PG/VG, and it works well for both.

I seriously vape - inhale through PV, exhale, inhale through PV, exhale, repeat. I don't come up for air. I breath while I'm refilling a cart and while I sleep. A 902 cart with blue foam lasts me about the life of a fully charged battery - about three hours.

My mom told me to get an e-cig for my dad. Before I give it to him, I'm going to fill all of his carts with blue foam. I love this stuff!

Thanks again. I'm serious about the beer.

~A

[Pete54]

Great post Angelique! I had this same revelation last week when I tried it. I feel bad those folks who are struggling trying to make their carts work and for those who will give up the battle out of frustration. This just plain works!!!!

[MumblinBerk]

Update, and observations:

Have been experimenting with differnet foam configurations, sizes, folds, cuts, plugs, etc.

Swapped out the A/C filter material for the "real" blue stuff. (Marineland Ritesize "U")
They are almost identical. The blue is a slightly denser, prettier, and a whole lot more expensive. Other than that, they work identically. I now have a life-time supply.

One thing: You MUST wash this stuff. As others have said, it absolutely has SOMETHING on it. My first trial with it I forgot that step. NASTY, hash, don't do it. Strikes me as odd, since fish are so delicate. Maybe it's an anti-fungal treatment or something.

Gave it a good long wash in hot soapy water, long rinse, clean soak. (the rest of it is all going in the top rack of my dishwasher for the next cycle.)

As for packing the cart, I got the best results with the simplest config. (with 801 carts) A single straight piece, slightly wider than the cart, and cut flush with the top. Pressure from the bridge pushes back down the cart a bit which fills any gaps. It seems "less is more" with this stuff. You want just enough material to keep it from falling out.

Wonderful results. Great vape, and it uses every last drop of juice. I love it.
It's like auto-dripping, and cart lasts ALL day long.

That's also the down-side. If you leave the pen tilted downward, gravity will take that juice right on through the atty and into your battery. Laying horizontally did not cause a problem. Juice thickness is probably a factor, also.

I had it in my top pocket all day at work (tip down, bat up), zero problems. Topped it off before work. Swapped bats after about 5 hours. Home about 6 hours later plugged into the pass-through for some net browsing while charging bats. Put a fresh bat on and off to bed. Still plenty of vape left to see me through morning coffee. It's almost 9 a.m. now, and ran dry just before this post.

Whomever came up with this: they should build a statue of you in the e-Cig Hall Of Fame. I nod politely in your general direction.

-berk

[badtez]

Hi everyone! Well I'll be gettin my first ever vaporizer tomorrow a Joye510 after reading up on here . Im interested in trying the blue foam mod but i cant find any sites in the U.K or any sites that do international shipping
Ive looked at ebay and amazon also but the stuff on the U.S amazon site isnt the size "U" that i believe i would want for a 510? If anyone can help would be really nice

[Grammie]

Here's where I purchase my filters:

Amazon.com: Rite-Size Bonded Filter Sleeve Three-Pack for HOT Magnum: Home & Garden

[eclypse]

Here's where I purchase my filters:

Amazon.com: Rite-Size Bonded Filter Sleeve Three-Pack for HOT Magnum: Home & Garden

Damn thats half the price i paid at the same store Petco. Should contact them and see if its the RITE SIZE "U".

I hope you can find it badtez.. If not let me know and maybe i can pic up a bag and sell/ship it to you. If its the same 3 pack i have it should last you prob as long as you vape! hehe. Lifetime if its used in small plug form over the full cart.

[badtez]

I just looked at Petco through that link but alas also no international shipping from there either Lol im not having much luck! Just got home from work now to find my 510 has been taken back to the local depot because there was noone in to accept delivery so wont have it till tommorow again now!! I just wanna get started and get off the damned analouges! Also i normally smoke "silk cut silver" which are the lowest % cigs in u.k i believe,( after various step downs from much higher smokes). The juice i have coming is 18mg you guys think it should do me good?