I e-mailed Hagen (the company that makes fluval foam) and asked them. Still waiting on a response.
Eheim filterpad mod
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as previously suggested..its best that you dip the foam in boiling water for a few mins (or even hours)...this should somehow remove any checmicals if there are any...then again...the filter pads are intended for use in aquariums...and it supposedly stays in the filter canister for a very long time...allowing the aquarium water to constantly be exposed to the filter pads...should the pads contain any form of toxic chemicals...it would surely end up in the fish tank...and would eventually kill the fishes...
so bottom line is..i dont think it contains any toxic chemicals that would mix with the juice...
the main issue is really whether or not it will heat up (in the cart)...and if it does heat up..will the heat result to any chemical/physical change that would result to toxic fumes....
and as i mentioned above...i dont think filler inside the cart is actually exposed to any heat..for as long as it does not touch the atty...
Hagen's website FAQ states that the pads are non-toxic...
http://hagen-us.custhelp.com/cgi-bi...y5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p_li=&p_topview=1
Doesn't explain why I've started sprouting gills, however.
http://hagen-us.custhelp.com/cgi-bi...y5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p_li=&p_topview=1
Doesn't explain why I've started sprouting gills, however.
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That's the polishing pads they're talking about being non-toxic....not the foam....they're 2 different things.Hagen's website FAQ states that the foam is non-toxic...
Fluval Polishing Pads - Preparation
Doesn't explain why I've started sprouting gills, however.
I realize that the foam and pads are different, and have edited my above post to fix my mistake. I have both and I highly doubt the pads are non-toxic and the foam is. They are both used as components of the aquarium filter assembly.
Close to a month of steady use of the foam plugs and they are not deteriorating at all that I can see. No strands sticking to the atty like the pad material, no melting (I don't run my atty the temperature of a stovepipe ), no negative affect to taste of liquid if washed well prior to use.
Close to a month of steady use of the foam plugs and they are not deteriorating at all that I can see. No strands sticking to the atty like the pad material, no melting (I don't run my atty the temperature of a stovepipe
), no negative affect to taste of liquid if washed well prior to use.
Well, after reading 1000's of post on this forum, I finally found something that made me want to post a comment. Bought the Hot Magnum Foam today, washed it well, put it in my 510 cart and added 20 drops. This works perfectly for me! No bad taste. No leaking. Just great flavor and vapor down to the last drop!
I've been vaping for almost 2 months (quit analogues completely). I've tried every mod in this forum. This works best by far!
Thanks!
I've been vaping for almost 2 months (quit analogues completely). I've tried every mod in this forum. This works best by far!
Thanks!
I'm getting less flavor now. Anyone else notice less flavor with the blue foam? What am I doing wrong?
I bought the blue foam sleeve for the H.O.T. Magnum, type "U" for my Protege with a 901. IMO it far superior to the PTB method in terms of effectiveness and prep time.
I like vaping, but I am always looking for a way to make it easier and even more inexpensive. Here is a neat trick I tried with the blue foam that worked out well.
I cut the seam off of the sleeve using the paper cutter at my office. Then I unfolded it, slid it back into the cutter, measured 5/8", and pulled down the handle. Smooth as a mayonaise sandwich. Repeated it three more times. Now I just have to experiment with the length to try to find what works best, and I have three long strips I can easily cut. Fast and simple.
One more thing, this foam method is incredibly inexpensive. I paid $8 for three sleeves @ Petsmart. Doing some back of the envelope calculations, and assuming you use the the foam material for three days of vapin' and then toss, your cartridge material will end up costing you about $.0075 per day or $2.73 per year.
I like vaping, but I am always looking for a way to make it easier and even more inexpensive. Here is a neat trick I tried with the blue foam that worked out well.
I cut the seam off of the sleeve using the paper cutter at my office. Then I unfolded it, slid it back into the cutter, measured 5/8", and pulled down the handle. Smooth as a mayonaise sandwich. Repeated it three more times. Now I just have to experiment with the length to try to find what works best, and I have three long strips I can easily cut. Fast and simple.
One more thing, this foam method is incredibly inexpensive. I paid $8 for three sleeves @ Petsmart. Doing some back of the envelope calculations, and assuming you use the the foam material for three days of vapin' and then toss, your cartridge material will end up costing you about $.0075 per day or $2.73 per year.
Just a quick update. I've been chain vaping since filling the initial foam filled cartridge this morning. Finally started to taste weak so I refilled it and it took 14 drops. Started with 20 so that's much better than topping of my cart every 10 puffs!
I am completely blown away by this mod. I have tried the PTB rolled, folded, shreaded, tulle, polly, dripping, etc...this is the most I have enjoyed my 510 since getting it a month ago! Thanks so much 
Well, I finally replaced my first cart after a week of vaping on it, and many many juice refills on a 510, and I am a heavy vaper. I probably could have washed it out and used it even more, actually. Didn't notice any filler melting at all.
I made up six more carts using this mod, and I think that will last me a very long time. I'm not even filling five of them with juice because one lasts me so long.
After trying every cart mod out there, I can safely say that for me, this is the absolute best.
I made up six more carts using this mod, and I think that will last me a very long time. I'm not even filling five of them with juice because one lasts me so long.
After trying every cart mod out there, I can safely say that for me, this is the absolute best.
After several refills I noticed that I wasn't able to add as many drops as the first time. I stuck in a straw from my earlier "straw mod" efforts and presto, the cart filled right up! It seems to release the vacuum that is created.
can someone please post a picture of the blue foam filters and maybe even a link....i live in a small town and the closest thing to a pet shop we have here is wal-mart....thanks
thanks i just went back to the start of this post and saw it also...i guess i wasen't at the first page when i started reading
only place i can find these online in canada is 10.99 for a 3 pack but it 3.99 on the us big al's online website crazy....i wanted to stock up on this if it works out but whoa
Hey all, I just saw the ADP (??) Mod idea and thought I'd add this to our little forum.
I've been doing this for quite awhile now for my 510 and thought I'd share. I fill the cart with tons of juice and with a small piece of blue foam, basically plug the end. I use the same size as before (a little larger than the cart) just snipped the point off, lasts forever! When I top off I just smash it down, fill and pull it back up. This eliminates the air bubbles. The foam is so springy it stays in place, no spring needed. We should give the Blue Foam a name...lol BFM, blue foam mod! By far the easiest! Glad this finally caught on!
I've been doing this for quite awhile now for my 510 and thought I'd share. I fill the cart with tons of juice and with a small piece of blue foam, basically plug the end. I use the same size as before (a little larger than the cart) just snipped the point off, lasts forever! When I top off I just smash it down, fill and pull it back up. This eliminates the air bubbles. The foam is so springy it stays in place, no spring needed. We should give the Blue Foam a name...lol BFM, blue foam mod! By far the easiest! Glad this finally caught on!
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