microwave 1/2 inch of water in a cup for 30-40 seconds and drop the atty in after 15 minutes swirl it around a little and remove from water. blow it out, let dry, put on a freshly filled cart, let sit10-15 minutes and try it out.
10 tips to avoid harsh, burnt taste on 510 atomizers
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You could also try Polident tablets.
What liquid brand & flavor are you using? What cart filler are you using?
I'm using ECOpure, Gold flavor by intellicig. It's the 20 mg. I think that might be the taste that I'm not fond of. I don't like it. The filler is the whatever came with my e cig. I bought it from innovapor. I think I need to try a different flavor but don't know which ones to try if they taste like this.
I would like to get the closest to the flavoring of a Marlboro Light 100 if possible and still not sure which vendor to use because everyone says that there is a big difference in the flavor of the juice from one vendor to the next?
I would like to get the closest to the flavoring of a Marlboro Light 100 if possible and still not sure which vendor to use because everyone says that there is a big difference in the flavor of the juice from one vendor to the next?
Thanks for the tips! Just got my 510 today, looking forward to trying these out
I'm new at this, too. I let my atomizers go for a long time before cleaning them. Actually, I wasn't sure HOW to clean them, but they were getting gross-tasting, so I knew I had to do something. I did some reading on these boards, and decided that hot water would do the trick.
It did; just some very hot (not boiling) water in a glass, swirl it around a bit, blow out the atomizers, stand on end (threads down) and let 'em dry overnight.
Voila!
Also, I cleaned the stuffing with warm water.
Additionally, I made some new stuffing with polyfil. It's a bit too dense, but I'm switching over to the tea bag thingies as soon as they arrive.
vaping is far more labor intensive than smoking, but well worth the time and effort.
Enjoy!
It did; just some very hot (not boiling) water in a glass, swirl it around a bit, blow out the atomizers, stand on end (threads down) and let 'em dry overnight.
Voila!
Also, I cleaned the stuffing with warm water.
Additionally, I made some new stuffing with polyfil. It's a bit too dense, but I'm switching over to the tea bag thingies as soon as they arrive.
vaping is far more labor intensive than smoking, but well worth the time and effort.
Enjoy!
Can you explain #5?, I don't know what a PTB or straw method is.
Thanks,
(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!
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Thanks,
(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!
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I discovered something today that's worthy of note here. Obviously, burnt tastes originate in the atty, but once that happens, the burnt taste get trapped in the cart for a surprising amount of time. And I'm not talking about in the cart's filler/wicking material - it gets trapped in the air passages.
You would think that the taste would simply clear from the cart after a few puffs, or after a few blows with the cart removed, but it doesn't. Removal of both liquid traps in the mouth-piece is necessary. Only then, with a few blows or puffs, and some paper-towel or Qtip action, will you get rid of the burnt taste trapped in the cart.
Try this: Next time you get the burnt taste, remove the cart, drip directly in the atty, and take a few puffs straight from the atty without the cart. The burnt taste actually clears from the atty rather quickly, unless of course your atty is really gunked up and on it's last legs. Now, with the cart still disconnected, just take a few drags of air through it. You might just find that THAT'S where the burnt taste is now hiding! If so, use a paper-clip or similar to pull out both liquid traps in the mouth-piece. Without removing them, that nasty flavor will linger in the cart for a very loooong time.
You would think that the taste would simply clear from the cart after a few puffs, or after a few blows with the cart removed, but it doesn't. Removal of both liquid traps in the mouth-piece is necessary. Only then, with a few blows or puffs, and some paper-towel or Qtip action, will you get rid of the burnt taste trapped in the cart.
Try this: Next time you get the burnt taste, remove the cart, drip directly in the atty, and take a few puffs straight from the atty without the cart. The burnt taste actually clears from the atty rather quickly, unless of course your atty is really gunked up and on it's last legs. Now, with the cart still disconnected, just take a few drags of air through it. You might just find that THAT'S where the burnt taste is now hiding! If so, use a paper-clip or similar to pull out both liquid traps in the mouth-piece. Without removing them, that nasty flavor will linger in the cart for a very loooong time.
Now, with the cart still disconnected, just take a few drags of air through it. You might just find that THAT'S where the burnt taste is now hiding! If so, use a paper-clip or similar to pull out both liquid traps in the mouth-piece. Without removing them, that nasty flavor will linger in the cart for a very loooong time.
New atty and juice still tasted like poo.
You hit the nail right on the head.
The gack taste was gone after removing the cap and giving a quick rinse with Crest Pro Whitening followd with warm water.
It only took 2 minutes.
Great discovery... Thanks!
New atty and juice still tasted like poo.
You hit the nail right on the head.
The gack taste was gone after removing the cap and giving a quick rinse with Crest Pro Whitening followd with warm water.
It only took 2 minutes.
Great discovery... Thanks!
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Since no one mentioned it, I think removing the wick works well for drippers. I rarely get a burnt taste and I rarely clean my attys besides blowing them out once in a while.
Thanks for the other suggestions.
Thanks for the other suggestions.
thanks for the tips!
I just ordered a 901 atty and some carts to use with my kr8 batts. I am worried about the nasty primer taste people say they get at first. How to avoid that... Also I wonder if I can rinse it and switch to a new flavor pretty easily. Then I've heard some say they drip directly on the atty and the cart and others say direct atty dripping floods the atty. I'm confused...
I just ordered a 901 atty and some carts to use with my kr8 batts. I am worried about the nasty primer taste people say they get at first. How to avoid that... Also I wonder if I can rinse it and switch to a new flavor pretty easily. Then I've heard some say they drip directly on the atty and the cart and others say direct atty dripping floods the atty. I'm confused...
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Extremely helpful stuff for noobish folks like myself. Thanks!
I found that one of my 510 attys was a little funky, once I gave it a hot water bath and dried it out, it fired up like a champ (and priming it with a few drops of the liquid helped too).
I do find that I am refilling my carts all the time, but it could be that I'm using VG liquid, and could probably stand with some practice with the tea bag filler mod.
Definitely not discouraged, and happy that I got a 510 atty that does not seem to suffer from the stinky chemical smell
I found that one of my 510 attys was a little funky, once I gave it a hot water bath and dried it out, it fired up like a champ (and priming it with a few drops of the liquid helped too).
I do find that I am refilling my carts all the time, but it could be that I'm using VG liquid, and could probably stand with some practice with the tea bag filler mod.
Definitely not discouraged, and happy that I got a 510 atty that does not seem to suffer from the stinky chemical smell
Thanks - I think I have been not letting the atomizer cool and wick between vapes.
the forum won't let me start my own topic. so sorry for asking here =/
i was wondering where i'd be able to buy 510 cart CAPS. i just need the caps. i've got plenty of empty carts that just need caps when i refill them.
thanks you in advance.
i was wondering where i'd be able to buy 510 cart CAPS. i just need the caps. i've got plenty of empty carts that just need caps when i refill them.
thanks you in advance.
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