Eheim filterpad mod

[Osculum]

Ordered some of these the other day, should be here any day. Glad I found this thread. Using various ptb setups right now with various results.

I really want to try this stuff... Seems like a lot less fussing about once you get it working for you.

[KevinD872]

what in a fish tank surronded by water would heat this up to the temp we get it to in a pv? If used to filter water it may safe for humans because it is safe for fish, but that is using it as it was intended. What chemicals would I be breathing from this as it heats up? I am having wicking ptroblems , and cant seem to get the hang of drripping. Even I do I cant drip while driving.

That's definitely a valid concern. I wonder that myself, and for this reason, my wife won't use it. All we really know from this thread is that nobody has noticed any strange flavor or burning odor while using this for filler. Also, one or two people have literally tried to burn it. One stated that "we would know if it was burning in the e-cig" (it must smell very bad) and another said it was difficult to light.

I try to make sure that I keep it wet. I can usually tell when I am almost out of juice because the taste changes. BUT, I get that same taste with normal filler as well when it is low. Just a slight "burned" taste. Also happens with a drying or dry atomizer.

A while back when I was experimenting with various things, I actually held a cheap plastic straw to the atomizer BRIDGE while burning the atty and the straw did not melt. I don't know how hot the atomizer bridge gets (the part that touches the cart stuffing/filler) but I know it doesn't get as hot as the atty coil itself. Makes me feel a little better anyway.

I do hope it is safe because honestly this stuff makes a HUGE difference in wicking. I used to have to top off my cart at least 6 or 7 times a day and shake it like a thermometer to get it to wick all day long. Now I fill at most twice a day and no shaking like a thermometer anymore! It's an amazing difference!

[Cowboy Dan]

Very interested in this mod, have tried various PTB mods, and while it works well enough, this seems way easier and an improvement even on the PET material. My concern, as many have posted before, is can it be considered a safe alternative to other wicking material? i certainly hope so. Kudos to those who have figured this one out.

[DC2]

As an aside, I should disclose I used the Marineland brand blue foam....not sure there is a difference. But I've also contacted them to see what ingredients are in the foam or if the foam has been treated at all with chemicals. Once I hear back from them, I'll let you know.

Definitely looking forward to finding out what you find out.

I do hope it is safe because honestly this stuff makes a HUGE difference in wicking. I used to have to top off my cart at least 6 or 7 times a day and shake it like a thermometer to get it to wick all day long. Now I fill at most twice a day and no shaking like a thermometer anymore! It's an amazing difference!

I use the thermometer method, and it works very well for me.
So well, in fact, that I have not yet bothered trying the PTBs yet.

But I WILL try this if it is safe, because it seems that it will be very easy.

[Kellbell]

I have been using Fluval Canister Filter Foam Blocks in my carts and they work great. I don't use any polyfill on top of the foam and it has been wicking to the atty just fine. No burning, no leaking, no weird taste, and only one or two mouth fulls of juice when I overfilled. This was a great idea!

[kellie]

I really want to try this (getting paid every 2 weeks sucks lol) I was looking online there are alot of diff rite size they seem to have letters. Which one is the correct one? I use a 510 with both 510 and 901 carts. I just tried the shredded ptb mod this morning works good but what a pain in the a**

[KevinD872]

I really want to try this (getting paid every 2 weeks sucks lol) I was looking online there are alot of diff rite size they seem to have letters. Which one is the correct one? I use a 510 with both 510 and 901 carts. I just tried the shredded ptb mod this morning works good but what a pain in the a**

This post should help. The short answer to your question though is size "U".

Eheim filterpad mod

[cmdrmaxwell]

i got some hot magnum sleeves, size U, and it is working so far. i have tried it in my 510 and 401. i got a mouthfull of you know what on the 401 and that is cuz i got greedy trying to fill it, but no probs on the 510. i did cut it longer than the cart but stuffed it in after filling the cart. i filled each one and just vaped away and its going on an hour and a half and 2 batteties changes later still going strong. although you guys out there will have to tell me if its only me and my diluted low nic liquids cuz i am not getting the throat hit i used to get on both. other than that i think i am a convert to this stuff. as soon as i get some higher nic liquid i think that i may have found the best cart filler so far. poly fill, tulle, organza, and the mighty PTB have fallen to the blue foam!

[ournature]

Everybody who tried this blue foam aquarium filter as a filler is pretty amazed of the results including myself.
at this point we just need to know what material is this thing made of and discover if it's safe enough for use with PVs.
I tried to contact some of the blue foam sellers around asking if they know what exactly if the foam made of, with no luck at the moment.
did somebody have better luck than me?
if so please share..

[SquirrilahFish]

So what is the opinion of this vs. shredded PTB mod, anybody made the switch,
I love shredded PTB, but it is alot of maintanence, isn't always consistent, and if your not carefull leaks like crazy, how does this compare for longevity, taste, filling etc.