Reservoir Straw & Plug Mod (RSP Mod)

[kristin]

Does this work better than the zfm? It seems this can hold some liquid and keep the atty wet.

The ZFM works better, but it is trickier to get right without flooding - that's why Scottyballs has now started selling them pre-made.

To be honest, I think the "PTB Made Easy" works "better" than this or ZFM, because I'm not big on the "plug" styles anymore. I think it's a pain taking out the plug to refill (or using a syringe) and the "PTB Made Easy" is super easy to make and maintain, nearly foolproof, wicks really well and uses up nearly all of the liquid before needing a refill.

I'm glad this works well for people though!

[Mr_Phil]

Rookie Question: I use the rn4081 and I am wondering if the filler material is supposed to actually touch the bridge of the atty?

[conman]

Some really good mods

[oso]

Rookie Question: I use the rn4081 and I am wondering if the filler material is supposed to actually touch the bridge of the atty?

Yep. My thoughts are that that's how the fluid gets the atomizer (which is beneath the bridge?) Something like that. But yeah, the filler needs to make contact with the bridge.

Welcome to the forums!

[robl45]

so I just did this to one of my cartridges. seems to work, but I had to use a mcdonalds straw. I slit it down the center and put it in and used blue foam. I also notched the bottom, but when I filled it, it only seemed to fill inside the straw. is that normal?

also, how are you using a normal straw? do you just compress it and stuff it in? because a normal drinking straw is going to be wider than the hole.

also, wouldn't it be better to just use the rubber plug thing on top of the straw as every time you pull out the blue foam, it gets deformed a bit.

I do seem to actually be getting flavor again though which I like, something I couldnt' get from the blue foam dart mod.

[kristin]

so I just did this to one of my cartridges. seems to work, but I had to use a mcdonalds straw. I slit it down the center and put it in and used blue foam. I also notched the bottom, but when I filled it, it only seemed to fill inside the straw. is that normal?

also, how are you using a normal straw? do you just compress it and stuff it in? because a normal drinking straw is going to be wider than the hole.

also, wouldn't it be better to just use the rubber plug thing on top of the straw as every time you pull out the blue foam, it gets deformed a bit.

I do seem to actually be getting flavor again though which I like, something I couldnt' get from the blue foam dart mod.

The ZFM (rubber plug thing) mod is an improvement on this mod. This mod is just a bit more forgiving in getting the size right and easier to access materials.

I never used the blue foam. It always seemed to have issues. I always used the blue Scotch Brite pad material or the Buf Puf material. It's more stiff and dense than the fluval/blue foam and makes a better plug. The blue foam is more for using as a filler, IMO, not as a plug.

[dhowardpeters]

The ZFM works better, but it is trickier to get right without flooding - that's why Scottyballs has now started selling them pre-made.

To be honest, I think the "PTB Made Easy" works "better" than this or ZFM, because I'm not big on the "plug" styles anymore. I think it's a pain taking out the plug to refill (or using a syringe) and the "PTB Made Easy" is super easy to make and maintain, nearly foolproof, wicks really well and uses up nearly all of the liquid before needing a refill.

I'm glad this works well for people though!

So, it's been 3 months since you posted your PTB Made Easy. Still feel the same about it? Any alterations to your technique? Any observations on different liquid performance? I really enjoyed seeing it evolve here, even if I am screwed AGAIN when the kids get up in 3 hours!

[kristin]

So, it's been 3 months since you posted your PTB Made Easy. Still feel the same about it? Any alterations to your technique? Any observations on different liquid performance? I really enjoyed seeing it evolve here, even if I am screwed AGAIN when the kids get up in 3 hours!

I still use the PTB Made Easy and no other cart mod. It is consistant and very low maintenence. One of the biggest complaints I see about ecigs is the fussing and refilling and the PTB Made Easy reduces that considerably for me!

With my 510 it provides good vapor, good throat hit, good flavor, little to no leaking (only with occasional overfills), no mouthfuls of liquid, consistantly runs dry before needing refills (no topping off needed), works with a variety of liquid thicknesses, super easy to make, super easy to clean and pop back in.

What's not to love?

I credit playing around with this RSP Mod (this thread) and other PTB mods. In trying to meld the two, I got PTB Made Easy. This RSP Mod is great & holds more liquid, but I just got tired of playing around with popping out plugs to refill - that's the ONLY reason I stopped using it!

[dhowardpeters]

I still use the PTB Made Easy and no other cart mod. It is consistant and very low maintenence. One of the biggest complaints I see about ecigs is the fussing and refilling and the PTB Made Easy reduces that considerably for me!

With my 510 it provides good vapor, good throat hit, good flavor, little to no leaking (only with occasional overfills), no mouthfuls of liquid, consistantly runs dry before needing refills (no topping off needed), works with a variety of liquid thicknesses, super easy to make, super easy to clean and pop back in.

What's not to love?

I credit playing around with this RSP Mod (this thread) and other PTB mods. In trying to meld the two, I got PTB Made Easy. This RSP Mod is great & holds more liquid, but I just got tired of playing around with popping out plugs to refill - that's the ONLY reason I stopped using it!

Great. I'm on my way out to get what I need. You just caught me. I know where the idea started-I stayed up reading till 3:30 am, remember! Funny, I'm not very tired, and I'm so excited that I've only smoked 3 analogs in 48 hours without trying! Been vaping a kr8 w/ 510 and 901 attys and my Screwdriver arrived today. Feels like this research has been a full time job, but I'm rollin now. Thanks so much

[dhowardpeters]

I still use the PTB Made Easy and no other cart mod. It is consistant and very low maintenence. One of the biggest complaints I see about ecigs is the fussing and refilling and the PTB Made Easy reduces that considerably for me!

With my 510 it provides good vapor, good throat hit, good flavor, little to no leaking (only with occasional overfills), no mouthfuls of liquid, consistantly runs dry before needing refills (no topping off needed), works with a variety of liquid thicknesses, super easy to make, super easy to clean and pop back in.

What's not to love?

I credit playing around with this RSP Mod (this thread) and other PTB mods. In trying to meld the two, I got PTB Made Easy. This RSP Mod is great & holds more liquid, but I just got tired of playing around with popping out plugs to refill - that's the ONLY reason I stopped using it!

Meant to tell you that you have a way of describing things that a newbie can understand. At least this newbie--Hmm, might be because we're both women?