Cart Mod for better refilling

[maria]

I use rn4075 & sd for vaping. If I wanted to have big amount of vapor I had to top up very frequently 2-3 drops to my cart.
I wanted to try this method, but I was a little worried about the plastic straw melting with the heat.
So, I used a rather fat needle from a syringe, which I cut with a knife. It must be fat because a thin one might get stuck from the liquid. It also worked as a nail, since with a little pressure it got stuck to the bottom plastic of the cart.
Now I constantly have huge amount of vapor, as if I just topped up the cart. Also, being metallic, I am not afraid of it melting.
Thank you for this great tip!!!

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

A large syringe needle should be a good choice. These would be stainless steel?? I have a monster one that is used for injecting marinades in meat...hmmm. It also has a few side holes instead of just one at the bottom. Time to get out the dremel and cut it off.

Yet another thing destined for destruction and offering up to the e-gods. At least I don't have to go running out and buy one, LOL.

I think there are concerns about putting some kinds of metals in the carts... someone posted about putting in a spring from an ink pen (conducting a bit more heat, keeping the stuffing rigid) and they mentioned that you shouldn't use anything nickel coated (leaching?). Ink pen cartridges, air pump valves etc. may not be a good choice due to the type of metal. Probably would be a good idea to search the forum to see if there are specific types of metals that shouldn't be used?

 

[dmmiller360]

I did this to my 901 cartridge to see how it would do, it's fantastic, can't wait to try it on my 801, battery is dead and my passthrough quit working yesterday, ugh, so now have to wait for my one battery to charge back up, can't wait to get my new battery and just ordered the PS passthrough, really can't wait for that, it looks great.

Thanks for the cart mod,
Debra

 

[firhill]

I slid a turkey baster down the inside of my tube8-o

 

[funkybozu]

o still have problams with filling the carts up
i think this trick with a more springy type of spung would work great though

 

[mamu]

I changed to just dripping because I thought a cart reduced the airflow making for harder draws. So I thought maybe this would make the draw easier and I could go back to carts.

I had no coffee stirrers, but I found q-tips that had the plastic blue tube. Cut that to 5/8" and tapered the end and inserted it into a cart for my Dura-C.

WOWSIE! Much easier draw and less frequent topping-off.

I bow to you opusMorian - thanks so much for sharing!

 

[gatsby]

Can anyone give me some advice about what I am doing wrong. Whenever I try this it works great for a little while but then I find that the straw starts to rise out of the cart and the wicking material slides down. Are you all attaching the straw to the side of the of the cart or something?

 

[VaporMatt]

I'm a newbie and was really disappointed with my blank cartridges on my 901. About six drops of liquid and it would pool....and was good for about four good hits then dropping off to nothing really quick. As soon as I read about the air bubble in the bottom of the cartridge I thought "duh"...lol So I used the paper clip to shove the fluff away from one side and started counting drops....17 went in! Since then I've noticed if I push the fluff down just a bit....it compresses the fibers and seems to wick really well....top ups are 6-8 drops. I let it pool at the top (not much different than dripping) and my 901 smokes and smokes and smokes! I've really noticed a difference by pushing the fluff down a bit making it more "dense" and wicking to the atomizer much better. Thanks for this thread or I would still be topping up with four drops making six puffs...lol

 

[kinabaloo]

The main advantage in this is better juice flow when vaping; the cart runs longer because air can get in to replace juice drawn out.

Sticky vote.

 

[EDO]

sorry posted in the wrong thread

 

[kinabaloo]

Using a straw is much safer for achieving a lobger lasting cart than putting a hole in the bottom of the cart.

 

[Flitzanu]

ok, just tried this, and my atomizer gets WAY hot...anyone else noticing this as a side effect??

like...too hot to touch and handle.

 

[SavePaperVapor]

Just cut up some extra tubing that I have for rc antennas. works like a freaking champ. My tube is a bit thick though compared to a straw. awesome.

 

[Richie G]

Just cut up some extra tubing that I have for rc antennas. works like a freaking champ. My tube is a bit thick though compared to a straw. awesome.

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I don't know how much help this will be because it may be difficult to obtain for most. But, I work in the Fire Safety industry with teflon coated wires. The insulation is designed not to burn for obvious reasons. Teflon coated wire is available rated at 150 degrees centigrade. And, it comes in an array of sizes. Seems to me that 16 gauge (about half that of a coffee stirrer) might suit this purpose nicely. Now, I can't wait to get back to work -- sort of. <g>

 

[808kicks901hits]

I tried with a two hole stirrer straw inside a 510 cart and connected to a 901. I also used a serrated knife to cut some ridges in the 510 cart and it snaps on real tight this way. Overall I would have to say that a 510 cart with this mod on a 901 is a real improvement to the 901. I'm getting a lighter draw, more vapor, easier to refill, and less time before I have to refill the cart, or at least less juice at the bottom / middle of the filler material when it is time to refill. Thanks again for the great idea / mod.

 

[louann5840]

This works very well. What a creative idea! Now why didn't I think of that??? And the Q-tip is perfect. OMG I was wondering how I could get my hands on a coffee stirer on short notice and then I read about the Q-tip. I just happened to have some sitting right next to me.

 

[FRESH x913x]

someone at the start of this thread was worried about burning the plastic tube. and suggested using a metal tube. this is called a horse needle and can be found at feed stores and other places. i get them from a jargon store. they have all kinds of different crap. gifts, booze, groceries. and a pharmacy. can get these for about 75 cents. and in different sizes. just a heads up if they hear the word piercings AT ALL they wont sell to you. at least where i live they wont.

 

[jj2]

I have the Fifty one and the mini cigarette. They are two piece. One is the battery and the other the atomizer and cartridge that holds the liquid and looks like the filter of a regular cig. There is a small hole centered on this part. Is this used to insert the liquid. I'm just getting started at this so all suggestions will be mostly appreciated.

 

[Cancer]

I am going to a feed store this week...Great find.

 

[Bubba Gump]

I tried this mod, seems to work fairly well. I used a q-tip straw. You have to get the length of the tube just right though, too long and it will hit the atomizer, too short and it will get covered by the wool. i find that as far as refilling, it is better to squeeze the dropper right into the tube rather than on the wool. It acts as a syringe and the fluid goes right to the bottom.