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o0o · 03-05-2009, 08:18 PM

Hi everyone ... got my first e-cig (penstyle, with a bottle of mint juice) this week and am enjoying it so far ... thanks to all the excellent videos and advice from all the forum members!

A couple of questions that I had, after vaping for the first 24hours, it started tasting a little weird (burnt?). So I figured it needed a top-up. Dripped some juice and worked fine for the next few hours ... after which, the burnt taste was back, and the cycle goes on. Now it seems that the burnt taste is more and more prevalent and is happening more frequently (after 4-5 puffs). I've tried a new cart, but the taste is still there ... is there a problem with my atomizer or am I doing something wrong

?

Also, is the battery meant to light up while screwing it on to the atomizer or do I have an overly sensitive battery? Was at the pub last night and noticed that it lit up while it was in my pocket too ... and it wasn't even that noisy.

Slowed down now on the vaping, cos of the taste. Waiting for my second order to arrive to see if there's an improvement ... and to sample the different juices I have in that order

D_Struct · 03-05-2009, 08:22 PM

You've probably got a buildup of unatomized junk on and around your atomizer. It might not be a bad idea to put them in a pot to boil for a bit.

After they cool a little, blow on the battery connection side and get out all of the excess water. This might help clear some of that out.

If it doesn't help, you might have an atomizer on its way out.

Smokin · 03-05-2009, 08:27 PM

Yeah, I would echo what D_Struct has recommended; I was concerned when I read that you had been vapin for 24 hours before topping up.

If I did'nt read that too literally and you've been using it pretty much continuously, there's every chance you may have burnt out your atomiser.

o0o · 03-05-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin

Yeah, I would echo what D_Struct has recommended; I was concerned when I read that you had been vapin for 24 hours before topping up.

If I did'nt read that too literally and you've been using it pretty much continuously, there's every chance you may have burnt out your atomiser.

Thanks for the quick replies! Should have been a little clearer when describing my issue ... was lightly vaping on and off (still on analogues) and only noticed the burnt taste after about 24 hours ... hope I didn't burn the atomizer out

I'll go home and try your suggestions and see how it goes

Smokin · 03-05-2009, 09:22 PM

Hi o0o, sorry if I panicked you; the penstyle normally holds a good bit of liquid so if you were only vapin now and again you should be good to go. Give it a clean as per D_Struct and try again. Did you get two batteries with your e-cig, if so have you tried it to see if you still have the lighting up issue?

If no better tomorrow. I would return the full kit under warranty and get a replacement.

Worth holding out though as when these things work they are the dogs b......s.

breakfastchef · 03-05-2009, 11:03 PM

'Burnt' taste is a sure indicator that your cartridge is dry. Topping off the cart with some e-liquid, switching to a new cart or switching to a re-filled cart should take care of the problem. Topping off is only good for a half dozen drags. Keep some fresh carts available or you will spend more time topping off than enjoying the e-cig.

As to boiling an atomizer, I have heard of folks doing that, but I would caution against such drastic measure as a first course of action. Blow the atomizer out, with your mouth, from the end that connects to the battery. Turn it upside down on a paper towel overnight to let any accumulated fluid leech out. Only if your atomizer seems clogged, foul or dead would you rinse it in a stream of warm tap water, blow it out and set it upside down to dry. Before putting it into use, put one or two drops of eliquid into the atomizer to get it moist, load up a cartridge and vape away.

03-05-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
o0o Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Godzone Posts: 4	Burnt taste? Hi everyone ... got my first e-cig (penstyle, with a bottle of mint juice) this week and am enjoying it so far ... thanks to all the excellent videos and advice from all the forum members! A couple of questions that I had, after vaping for the first 24hours, it started tasting a little weird (burnt?). So I figured it needed a top-up. Dripped some juice and worked fine for the next few hours ... after which, the burnt taste was back, and the cycle goes on. Now it seems that the burnt taste is more and more prevalent and is happening more frequently (after 4-5 puffs). I've tried a new cart, but the taste is still there ... is there a problem with my atomizer or am I doing something wrong ? Also, is the battery meant to light up while screwing it on to the atomizer or do I have an overly sensitive battery? Was at the pub last night and noticed that it lit up while it was in my pocket too ... and it wasn't even that noisy. Slowed down now on the vaping, cos of the taste. Waiting for my second order to arrive to see if there's an improvement ... and to sample the different juices I have in that order

03-05-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
D_Struct Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 840 Blog Entries: 3	You've probably got a buildup of unatomized junk on and around your atomizer. It might not be a bad idea to put them in a pot to boil for a bit. After they cool a little, blow on the battery connection side and get out all of the excess water. This might help clear some of that out. If it doesn't help, you might have an atomizer on its way out. __________________ Last edited by D_Struct; 03-05-2009 at 08:31 PM.

03-05-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
Smokin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 162	Yeah, I would echo what D_Struct has recommended; I was concerned when I read that you had been vapin for 24 hours before topping up. If I did'nt read that too literally and you've been using it pretty much continuously, there's every chance you may have burnt out your atomiser. __________________

03-05-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
Smokin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 162	Hi o0o, sorry if I panicked you; the penstyle normally holds a good bit of liquid so if you were only vapin now and again you should be good to go. Give it a clean as per D_Struct and try again. Did you get two batteries with your e-cig, if so have you tried it to see if you still have the lighting up issue? If no better tomorrow. I would return the full kit under warranty and get a replacement. Worth holding out though as when these things work they are the dogs b......s. __________________

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03-05-2009, 11:03 PM	#6
breakfastchef ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,050	'Burnt' taste is a sure indicator that your cartridge is dry. Topping off the cart with some e-liquid, switching to a new cart or switching to a re-filled cart should take care of the problem. Topping off is only good for a half dozen drags. Keep some fresh carts available or you will spend more time topping off than enjoying the e-cig. As to boiling an atomizer, I have heard of folks doing that, but I would caution against such drastic measure as a first course of action. Blow the atomizer out, with your mouth, from the end that connects to the battery. Turn it upside down on a paper towel overnight to let any accumulated fluid leech out. Only if your atomizer seems clogged, foul or dead would you rinse it in a stream of warm tap water, blow it out and set it upside down to dry. Before putting it into use, put one or two drops of eliquid into the atomizer to get it moist, load up a cartridge and vape away.