ADM-PC: Automatic Drop Mod - Paper Clip Variant

[ProfessorDaffy]

I just tired the plastic straw technique. Works great. Makes me want to actually keep my blu. Ty

One of the things I like about the plastic wedge and strip techniques are that they will work on a lot of different models. Like I've said, it's a concept, and I'm glad it's working on you're BLU. There are a lot of less than happy BLU users. If you think you have the right cut, design, whatever, you might want to take some pics and pass it on to the BLU users. It doesn't matter where the idea comes from, just that we share it.

--Prof Daffy
P.S. Now let's see what Scottyballs has up his sleeves!

[Cherice]

In case anyone wonders what is in the Web Vent Filters, here is the email response I got from the company:

Web Vent Filters are virtually 100% polyester. Less than 1% is the tacifier that holds the poly foam together.

[ProfessorDaffy]

In case anyone wonders what is in the Web Vent Filters, here is the email response I got from the company:

Web Vent Filters are virtually 100% polyester. Less than 1% is the tacifier that holds the poly foam together.

Thank you, Cherice!

That was very nice of you to do that research. And share! I've been using the Web Vent Filters for a while now and really love 'em. It's pretty much the closest you'll come to an orginal cart. It's super easy to work with and you can get a cart made up in about 10 seconds. I don't even bother cleaning the filler any more. It's easier to just make a new one.

For those of you keeping track. I'm pretty much using the plastic strip version (2-3 posts back). It really does everything the ADM did, plus all the stuff I was looking from right from entry number one. The orginal paper clip mod really was awesome, but at even the slighest metalic taste I went back to the drawing board. It's all about flavor and vaper.

I'm actually accustomed to having lots of vapor and better flavor now. Scottyballs really spoiled us when he came out with that mod!

--Prof Daffy

[Ralph T]

This is a great mod. Loving it.

Yet another option instead of the paper clip is to cut 1.25" of a 4" tie wrap, bend it in half, insert like an upside down U (ridged side out) and walla... A nylon support, that wont rust, and it wont fall out either. While it does take up a bit more volume than a paper clip would, I suspect it is less than the stryrofoam strip. Perhaps more durable also.

You can get the 4" tie wraps at Radio Slack part number 278-1632. 30 for 2.49. I can make 3 out of one tie wrap.

Cheers!

[knorm]

I was playing with the tie-wraps, too. I can bend them in a U instead of a V which seems to make for more of a support bridge. That is, 2 creases instead of 1. Sorta like these pics...

Cut to desired length, insert into cart, add favorite topping. Then take a vape break. You deserve it.

Hope you get the idea. I'm new here, not sure if these pics will show up.

[ProfessorDaffy]

I was playing with the tie-wraps, too. I can bend them in a U instead of a V which seems to make for more of a support bridge. That is, 2 creases instead of 1. Sorta like these pics...

Cut to desired length, insert into cart, add favorite topping. Then take a vape break. You deserve it.

Hope you get the idea. I'm new here, not sure if these pics will show up.

Great job, Knorm! Picks came through just fine. I'm using just a very thin strip of plastic at this point, just cut from whatever thin piece of plastic I can find around the house, and it's working very well for me. Once you switch to the ADM there's no going back. Hopefully I can get some pictures posted soon so you can see what I'm doing.

--Prof Daffy

[ProfessorDaffy]

Okay, so here is the updated plastic version that I'm currently using. If you're not familiar with the progress of this mod, check the very first posting.

What I'm currently using is plastic strips. You can use almost any flat thin plastic. A 2 liter bottle would work as long as it's thin, but you'll want to cut vertical strips. I used the plastic container that some Christmas cookies came in. A free lifetime supply! Now that's turning trash into treasure.

The only downside is that when you refill you might need to center the strip in the middle. Remember, the strip does NOT provide support. It is really only there to keep the filler/plug from slipping down into the bottom of the cart. If it's centered, juice naturally flows on either side. Even if it slides to one side juice still flows. I think this outperforms the "wedge" version, due to better juice flow and less surface area for the juice to adhere, but be aware of both of them as one might work better for you if you're not using a 510 cart with a lip on it. The wedge worked great on the 801 but I hated the 801 carts. The air chambers went right to the bottom so I was sucking up a lot of juice. My 801 is not a 100% dripping only model, but that's okay, too.

Here's a diagram of the strips I am currently using:



And here is the mod in action. I really should have used a different colored plastic so it would show up better. And you can't tell, but the finished cart is as close to perfection as you can come...



If you are using the vent filters, top off the cart for your first few vapes. It causes the filler to become a solid piece. After than you're good to go.

I loved the ADM, with it's ingenious spring, but I love this better. I can top off the cart on the go. I can fill it up. But more importantly, it gives all the benefits of the original ADM, but without the metallic aftertaste. The deeper filler creates a better seal and I have never had a flooding issue. And it holds the same number of drops as the original ADM (approximately 12).

I've just started using KR8 cartomizers and I have to admit, this mod is easier to fill and provides better flavor and vapor. I like having the KR8 cartomizers to play with and as a back up, but this mod will make a believer out of anyone. Yes, that includes 501 direct drippers!

--Prof Daffy

P.S. Stick me with a fork, I'm done.

[DinosaurVapor]

Okay, so here is the updated plastic version that I'm currently using. If you're not familiar with the progress of this mod, check the very first posting.

What I'm currently using is plastic strips. You can use almost any flat thin plastic. A 2 liter bottle would work as long as it's thin, but you'll want to cut vertical strips. I used the plastic container that some Christmas cookies came in. A free lifetime supply! Now that's turning trash into treasure.

The only downside is that when you refill you might need to center the strip in the middle. Remember, the strip does NOT provide support. It is really only there to keep the filler/plug from slipping down into the bottom of the cart. If it's centered, juice naturally flows on either side. Even if it slides to one side juice still flows. I think this outperforms the "wedge" version, due to better juice flow and less surface area for the juice to adhere, but be aware of both of them as one might work better for you if you're not using a 510 cart with a lip on it. The wedge worked great on the 801 but I hated the 801 carts. The air chambers went right to the bottom so I was sucking up a lot of juice. My 801 is not a 100% dripping only model, but that's okay, too.

Here's a diagram of the strips I am currently using:



And here is the mod in action. I really should have used a different colored plastic so it would show up better. And you can't tell, but the finished cart is as close to perfection as you can come...



If you are using the vent filters, top off the cart for your first few vapes. It causes the filler to become a solid piece. After than you're good to go.

I loved the ADM, with it's ingenious spring, but I love this better. I can top off the cart on the go. I can fill it up. But more importantly, it gives all the benefits of the original ADM, but without the metallic aftertaste. The deeper filler creates a better seal and I have never had a flooding issue. And it holds the same number of drops as the original ADM (approximately 12).

I've just started using KR8 cartomizers and I have to admit, this mod is easier to fill and provides better flavor and vapor. I like having the KR8 cartomizers to play with and as a back up, but this mod will make a believer out of anyone. Yes, that includes 501 direct drippers!

--Prof Daffy

P.S. Stick me with a fork, I'm done.

haha daffe your mod has changed so much, i cant keep up!

[Ego]

I use the straw mod with poly foam (not compressed layers or loose fiber). Works perfect. Looks like your vent filler just thicker.

[JakeStew]

Nice thread! I thought I'd add my 2 cents.

Using a metal paperclip is a bad idea IMHO. I realize people are probably using mostly plastic now, but I thought I'd point out why it's a bad idea to use a metal paperclip.

The galvanizing on a paperclip will flake off where the cut is made. This will allow the ends to rust. But the real problem is that galvanized steel is very bad for your health to inhale. I had a friend that did some galvanized welding without the proper ventilation (respirators aren't good enough). He got very sick for several weeks and had to be briefly hospitalized. The same thing happened to some of the other workers.

Now I don't know if a flake of galvanized material landing on the coil would get hot enough to cause problems, but I bet that some amount of toxic material would be released. So I suggest not using galvanized paperclips.


-Jake