Reservoir Straw & Plug Mod (RSP Mod)

**a2dcovert** · 12-29-2009, 03:15 PM

One important tip to those just trying this mod. What ever material you choose for the plug, it is important that it be positioned in the cart so that it just touches the bridge. The filler material transferring the eliquid to the bridge is the main wicking action of the system. You don't want a light weight foam product that will deform and wrap around the bridge. This will cause the material to be overheated by the coil. If you put too much of the PB filler the bridge will compress the filler and decrease the wicking action and cause the atty to lean out and produce the harsh taste.

So if at first you don't have success try modifying the straw length and or the plug thickness. This mod does work very well. The reward for success is the best vaping experience you have ever have.

**a2dcovert** · 01-15-2010, 05:36 AM

Thought I would let this one rise to the front page again. I have been using this method for several months. It really works and you will get more satisfied vaping experience over the stock filler.

First thing to notice is that the stock filler was designed for thin straight PG nic juice. It was also designed for someone taking slow drags with a little time between drags. A stock cart, especially the 510 will almost never empty the cart of juice.

The basic design is to use something to create the reservoir. Most including myself use a straw. The straw serves to hold up the shorter filler plug which will wick much better and faster than the much larger stock filler. The main objective of the plug is to get the right density of material so that the plug will be able to supply enough nic juice to the atomizer without causing the cart to flood the atomizer which will end up leaking out the atomizer vent holes. Because the viscosity of the liquid is different from brand to brand and the content of the base, whether it is be PG or VG. Thicker liquid requires less density of the plug. So some experimentation is going to be required. So, if you have problems don't give up. It really makes a different in the quality of your vaping experience.

**Vidyut** · 01-15-2010, 02:50 PM

I've just got my first e-cigs of undetermined make. Super mini look. Unfortunately, got them from different guys and the cartridges are not interchangable. well... coming to the point, anyone tried make-up sponges? The kind used for stage make up. They are denser and firmer - the one I have seems ready for sacrifice as a "cork" that wicks. I never use make up anyway. Its a noble cause. Though the way things are going, its going to be a good month before I get around to refills....

**nicotime** · 01-15-2010, 06:19 PM

Anyone try this stuff yet? Made for cars fuel cells that run nitromethane which would deteriorate the foam used for regular gas.

RJS Racing Equipment 20217-1 - RJS Fuel Cell Safety Foam - Overview - SummitRacing.com

**a2dcovert** · 01-16-2010, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by nicotime

Anyone try this stuff yet? Made for cars fuel cells that run nitromethane which would deteriorate the foam used for regular gas.

RJS Racing Equipment 20217-1 - RJS Fuel Cell Safety Foam - Overview - SummitRacing.com

No, I think you have an original there.

**kristin** · 01-18-2010, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by Vidyut

I've just got my first e-cigs of undetermined make. Super mini look. Unfortunately, got them from different guys and the cartridges are not interchangable. well... coming to the point, anyone tried make-up sponges? The kind used for stage make up. They are denser and firmer - the one I have seems ready for sacrifice as a "cork" that wicks. I never use make up anyway. Its a noble cause. Though the way things are going, its going to be a good month before I get around to refills....

I've tried the makeup pads - 3 different versions. I didn't like the flavor (even after they were washed) and they didn't wick too well.

**Vidyut** · 01-20-2010, 09:35 PM

Thanks Kristin for saving my sponge. I'd hate to waste the effort (the sponge is already waste) lol

**oh Tommy** · 01-22-2010, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by a2dcovert

... The reward for success is the best vaping experience you have ever have.

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Aw, man! Now I have to read the whole thread!

**warbdan** · 01-29-2010, 02:38 AM

Just thought I'd put this out there. Get a straw from sonic, they're bigger in diameter, Then squeeze it and fold it into a (V) shape. On my 901 cart I put the point of the V against the flat side of the reservoir. This makes a very stable base for my plug to rest on. So far it's working out great.