10 tips to avoid harsh, burnt taste on 510 atomizers

[MHR7331]

Originally Posted by kristin

10 tips to avoid harsh, burnt taste on 510 atomizers

(Or, "What I've learned so far on ECF...")

These tips may work on other atomizers, as well.

1. Blow out the primer fluid on new attys

2. Two drops of liquid on the new atty, "puff & blow" until the atty takes on the flavor of the liquid

3. Don't drag too long to overheat the juice on the atty

4. Don't use too fast between draws to allow the atty to wick up more juice & cool down

5. Modify the filler (PTB or straw method) to optimize wicking and not have to top off or refill as much

6. Occasionally remove the filler and rinse it out, dry & refill

7. Certain flavors can handle a long, slow draw (tobacco, menthol, coffee, nut flavors) and certain ones taste better with a quick, deep draw (fruity, delicate, sweet flavors.)

8. Occasionally clean them. Methods to research include blowing them out, hot water rinse, boiling them in water with or without baking soda or vinegar, dry burns, coke and/or vodka baths. Research these before trying!!

9. Don't flood the atty or it may overwork it trying to vaporize the excess liquid.

10. Try different liquids & nic levels. Not all liquids are created equal. If you aren't satified with the vapor/throat hit, you may be overusing it and not allowing time for the the atty to wick & cool.

Feel free to add more tips and comments or elaborate on cleaning methods here!

No. 8 should be more like this: 8. Occasionally clean them. Methods to research include blowing them out, hot water rinse, boiling them in water with or without baking soda or vinegar, dry burns, coke and/or vodka baths. Research these before trying!!

I was having a hell of a time yesterday trying to get decent vapor out of a new atty. The draw wasn't really too bad, there was a new 18650 battery in there, and the atty was getting heated... thought it could be a dud, so I ohmed it out... 2.2 ohms. Weird. I had left it battery side up to drain overnight, so I couldn't understand why it was doing so poorly. Looked pretty clean inside, but decided to blow it out anyway, and a huge blob of liquid plopped out. It's been working great since.

I think there's a greater learning curve on e-cigs than other forays into inhalational recreation I've been through.......

[ProfessorDaffy]

Originally Posted by MHR7331

No. 8 should be more like this: 8. Occasionally clean them. Methods to research include blowing them out, hot water rinse, boiling them in water with or without baking soda or vinegar, dry burns, coke and/or vodka baths. Research these before trying!!

I was having a hell of a time yesterday trying to get decent vapor out of a new atty. The draw wasn't really too bad, there was a new 18650 battery in there, and the atty was getting heated... thought it could be a dud, so I ohmed it out... 2.2 ohms. Weird. I had left it battery side up to drain overnight, so I couldn't understand why it was doing so poorly. Looked pretty clean inside, but decided to blow it out anyway, and a huge blob of liquid plopped out. It's been working great since.

I think there's a greater learning curve on e-cigs than other forays into inhalational recreation I've been through.......

We've all had our share of d'oh moments. We never knew how easy "smoking really was!

1. Light the end opposite the filter.
2. Inhale from the end with the filter (classic noob mistake).
3. Don't forget to exhale.
4. Occasionally tap ashes off end.
5. Dispose of cigarette when you smell flesh on fingers burning.
6. Repeat until death.

Pretty boring stuff. I like a challenge!

--Prof Daffy

[Nicotine]

What is (PTB or straw method) ?
Thanks.

[boxhead]

ptb= pyramid tea bag
straw method= tiny coffee stirer in side of cart to allow e-liquid to fill faster and fill to the bottom...i use the straw mothed in some of my carts, 901, 801, 510, some, is so i can see if there is a difference, and will put it all when i find some coffee stirers ( not leaving the house till i have to0

[Scottbee]

Originally Posted by pay10place

I love my 510 for the most part, thanks for this wonderful tips as I will incorporate them. However, I have to top off a LOT as well as change my batteries 3-4 times per day. Is there a comparative brand that gives good throat hits with longer battery life?? Thanks in advance for you time.

I recently received a couple of the long 510 batteries (I believe they originally came from TW). They are wonderful! Probably about 50% to 75% longer life than the standard 510 units.

Yes, they take equally long to charge, and they have a completely different feel "in the hand", and they don't fit in the PCC (without modification).. but they have a substantially longer "life".

[Reboot]

Originally Posted by ProfessorDaffy

We've all had our share of d'oh moments. We never knew how easy "smoking really was!

1. Light the end opposite the filter.
2. Inhale from the end with the filter (classic noob mistake).
3. Don't forget to exhale.
4. Occasionally tap ashes off end.
5. Dispose of cigarette when you smell flesh on fingers burning.
6. Repeat until death.

Pretty boring stuff. I like a challenge!

--Prof Daffy

Can't even tell you how many times I've gotten #1 wrong.
Especially on nights spent drinking...

[rave]

Ha ha - me too. I get it wrong with the PV sometimes too!

Here's a couple more:

Between puffs, hold it so that the mouthpiece is up so that gravity will help in delivering liquid to the wick.

If a bit flooded, draw on it with the LED end slightly upward.

[ctourtelot]

Originally Posted by Reboot

Can't even tell you how many times I've gotten #1 wrong.
Especially on nights spent drinking...

What's even worse is when you go to light you last analog in the pack thinking you have plenty of time to get to the store and light the filter rendering it useless.

That used to start a cussing streak.

Oh how I miss it.

[MarthaT]

so much great info in this thread

[searcher]

For the first month or so of vaping, avoid carrying a lighter especially when consuming alcohol.