Cart Mod for better refilling

[Cellmeister]

I Have Been Using The Straw On About 6 Different Atoms for Over 6 Weeks. I Think It Works Great! The Plastic Straws Still Have No Melt Marks Or Signs Of It. I Think U Should Have The Straw A Little Below The End Of The Depressed Filler From The Top Side / Thread Side, Even Lower / Shorter Or A Little Covered Its Still Going To Vent & Work. The Metal Needle Is Not Necessary But Its Your Option.

~Keep Vapin~!

[jebjr]

I will try this on a dse 701 (havana) cigar. Maybe it will make it more realistic. Will post results after.

[KreeL]

Bubba Gump, the idea isn't for dropping liquid thru the straw. The straw is simply an air vent so that the liquid absorbs quickly and completely into the filler. Look at opus' original design and make note of the arrows. Filling the bottom of your cart will likely cause gurgling from fluid leaking into your overflow reservoir at the mouthpiece end. You will likely find out what the eliquid tastes like as well.

[FRESH x913x]

everyone says it tastes nasty but for some strange reason i licked my finger after getting some on it.........i kinda like it....................dont judge me!

[KreeL]

Hehehe..indeed. No judgement here, as I think all of us kind of enjoy the tingle now and then.

[smokie]

Originally Posted by opusMorian

I came across this when I was doing a USB pass through mod.
The issue is that every time I try to refill, I can only get about 3-4 drops in the cart before it fills to the top. I know the 901 carts with the sponge material can take at least 7 drops. I made a small modification by cutting about 1.5mm off from the bottom of the sponge material, then insert a shrink tube (any straw like material with an hollow center will do). The shrink tube's inside diameter is about the same as a toothpick. With this mod I was able to fill about 7-12 drops before it was full. I am also able to vape longer without refills.

The Idea:






The Steps:
Cut a length of the straw to the size of the cart chamber minus 1.5mm.






We also need to cut a angled slit to expose the cross section of the straw on the bottom.





Here is what it looks like in a cart with the sponge material.



Been vaping for about a week and it works perfectly!

Just have to ask this question, you take the straw out after you refill the cart, because the atomizer will burn that plastic straw up, what a stink you will have. This just for those folks who are not that e-cig savvy.

[Flitzanu]

how about this question....can someone please make note of what length the straw should be, as far as who is using these with no melting or burning?

[Cellmeister]

Originally Posted by Flitzanu

how about this question....can someone please make note of what length the straw should be, as far as who is using these with no melting or burning?

Hi Flitz,

Go Here For The Video http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/20403-fluval-cartridge-restuffing-video-instructions.html

The Length Of The Straw Will Depend On What Cart You Are Using. Just Remove The Cart Filler, Stick Your Straw In The Cart, Cut Off At The Top of The Cart, Then Pull Out The Cut Straw and Trim It Down A Little, Do As Needed.

I have Some Real Low Probably 3/8" Below The Edge Of The Cart, They Work Fine. Its Experiment & See, No Big Deal. I Have Just Eyeballed The Length Many Times, No Issues.

All My Straws Are Different Length, They All Work Great. I Did Initially Over Fill A Few Carts, But After A Bit It Worked Fine and I Have Not Had One Overfill, I Am Really Filling The Carts Up!

And Hey, If You Don't Like It Just Yank it Out, But Give It Some Time 1st.

Forgot: Never Had Any Melting, 801, 901, 510, Stick & Mini-Pipe

~Keep Vapin~!

[nicfix75]

Wonderful mod I had to use a straw from my gensing they work perfect and I do think the juice has better flavor, wonder how?

[Flitzanu]

Originally Posted by Cellmeister

Hi Flitz,

Go Here For The Video http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/20403-fluval-cartridge-restuffing-video-instructions.html

The Length Of The Straw Will Depend On What Cart You Are Using. Just Remove The Cart Filler, Stick Your Straw In The Cart, Cut Off At The Top of The Cart, Then Pull Out The Cut Straw and Trim It Down A Little, Do As Needed.

I have Some Real Low Probably 3/8" Below The Edge Of The Cart, They Work Fine. Its Experiment & See, No Big Deal. I Have Just Eyeballed The Length Many Times, No Issues.

All My Straws Are Different Length, They All Work Great. I Did Initially Over Fill A Few Carts, But After A Bit It Worked Fine and I Have Not Had One Overfill, I Am Really Filling The Carts Up!

And Hey, If You Don't Like It Just Yank it Out, But Give It Some Time 1st.

Forgot: Never Had Any Melting, 801, 901, 510, Stick & Mini-Pipe

~Keep Vapin~!

i guess the concern is, what is the distance between the top of the cart and actually hitting the atomizer? as long as it is below the top of the cart is that pretty safe for it not to get too hot and melt?

makes me wish we had transparent parts sometimes! now that would be a great ecig.