Yeah, something's definitely wrong there. Are you using a cartridge, or just dripping? If the liquid's "pooling", you're flooding it - blow the crap out of it, add just a drop to the bridge, let it wick a bit, then give it a go.
I've seen my attys exhibit this kinda performance too, and it's always been a result of being flooded - apparently the mesh is/was far more absorbent than I'd expected, or I was heavy-handed with the liquid.
I'm using a cartridge, and filling it just until it begins to pool on the poly fill.
I was dripping the 510 previously, but got tired of having it leak.
And I've cleaned my atties both ways: blowing & flushing with very hot water (then letting dry for a day).
My quest for a decent e-cig continues!
Only other thing is operator error!!!
Your 510 is defective my friend. I've had my 510 for over 2 months now it's never had that weak of vapor production. My guess is your atty is junk. Try buying a new atty, and maybe a new battery? My 510 puts off better vapor than that even when it is flooded. Something is very wrong there..
That would be great if it was the answer. But the same thing applies to my 801 & 901's. Is everything I buy defective?