306 2.5 ohm Atomizer questions. Dripping, Cleaning, Dewicking, ect

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This is my very first time using an atomizer so I have many questions about it.


This is the one I went with.......

306 2.5ohm Atomizer

In the past I've used nothing but cartos, this I'll be using primarily to test out DIY mixes I make. :)
Before I ask any questions, this is what the unit looks like without the yellow exterior casing....

http://www.avidvaper.com/product_images/t/432/IMG_1000lr__25386__45789_zoom.jpg

That's not the same exact model atty but it looks similar to what I have once the casing is removed.

My first basic question is how much do I drip, and how many times can I vape before I drip again?

I'm also thinking I just drip directly on top of the silver looking mesh that sticks out the top, is this right?

Another question I had is in regards to maintenance. It appears to me that this style unit has the wick on top which is that silver part that sticks out, and then the atty must be inside the metal cylinder. In any case Im concerned about the eliquid collecting inside the metal part where the atty is. The hole under the Wick is bound to let liquid inside, and If I'm dripping onto the atty itself I'm guessing even more liquid would collect in their.

Am I right? If so can I remove the metal tube that protects the atty so that I can clean up excess liquid? Or is there some other way to clean these?

My last question is about dewicking / debridging. Would I be better off doing this to test flavors? If so how do I get this done without breaking the atty?

Thanks in Advance

Mike
 

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the 306 really doesnt retain flavor for that long which makes it excellent for trying out juices...

because it's an exposed bridge atty it's actually excellent for dipping too... lots of people use a contact lens case and just dip the bridge and wick in your liquid replace mouthpiece and vape...

That's good to hear, it seems like it's been highly regarded for dripping. I'm still wondering about specifics though. Amount to drip, how many times to vape before redripping, cleaning, ect. Ive never used one of these so I don't want to mess it up since these are more expensive than cartos. :p
 

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That's good to hear, it seems like it's been highly regarded for dripping. I'm still wondering about specifics though. Amount to drip, how many times to vape before redripping, cleaning, ect. Ive never used one of these so I don't want to mess it up since these are more expensive than cartos. :p

depends if you're using a drip tip or not...if not you're only going to get about 3 drops onto the bridge/wick because it is exposed...if you're using a drip tip you can almost flood the thing but you might get some leaking at the connection so I'd say about 4 drops...

really without the drip tip I'd suggest dipping instead...just a small container like a contact case...or even a carto condom if you're just sampling flavors...put your juice in that and pull the tan part off and dip the bridge and wick in the liquid for a second....replace tab cover and vape...

you'll be able to tell and taste it when it's starting to get dry..

understand though that it'll be totally different than your cartos though... the 306 gives off a lot of vapor and is probably the best at giving you a clear true taste of your juice that the batting in a carto just seems to muddy up...and it'll be a warmer vape too due to the atty construction...

**Disclaimer-- I'm partial to the 306 atomiser in general....(more particularly LR 306s (and even more particularly the 1.8 ohm io6 atty from ikenvape))....I think that it's the best atty that's made...
 
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Mikenet- i apreciate you asking questions that i do not know exactly know how to ask, thanks!!!!

No problem :)

Not that newbies have much of a choice though.

There are only two options for someone new to vaping as I see it.

First option is to spend hundreds on hardware that isn't the best quality, and then spend more money trying to figure out how the quality items work by frying a few cartos and attys by not using them at the right voltage or filling them properly. Personally I didn't have the money for this option, trial and error that is. I do screw up, but so far Ive managed not to spend a large amount of money by doing it.

The only other option is to ask questions, and lots of them. Everything Ive gotten to date, including my PV, cartos, attys, batteries, my adapter, and everything else came with no instructions or manuals. The descriptions of these products on distributor websites are also hit and miss. Sometimes I find out what I need to know, but I'm always left with questions.

If not for online forums like this I would have bought something cheap, wasted tons of money, and probably gave up by now.

Thus far, one way or another Ive been able to get the information I need. I just wish distributors sold their products with instructions, lol.
 

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depends if you're using a drip tip or not...if not you're only going to get about 3 drops onto the bridge/wick because it is exposed...if you're using a drip tip you can almost flood the thing but you might get some leaking at the connection so I'd say about 4 drops...

really without the drip tip I'd suggest dipping instead...just a small container like a contact case...or even a carto condom if you're just sampling flavors...put your juice in that and pull the tan part off and dip the bridge and wick in the liquid for a second....replace tab cover and vape...

you'll be able to tell and taste it when it's starting to get dry..

understand though that it'll be totally different than your cartos though... the 306 gives off a lot of vapor and is probably the best at giving you a clear true taste of your juice that the batting in a carto just seems to muddy up...and it'll be a warmer vape too due to the atty construction...

**Disclaimer-- I'm partial to the 306 atomiser in general....(more particularly LR 306s (and even more particularly the 1.8 ohm io6 atty from ikenvape))....I think that it's the best atty that's made...

Thanks, that covers the amount of drops. I do have a drip tip I bought separate, which has a wide enough hole for easy dripping with it on the atty. I'll experiment with 3 or 4 drops.

Your saying I'll be able to tell when I need to redrip, but what happens if I wait a little too long to drip? Will the wick burn, like in a carto that has run dry?

I also had an idea for changing flavors. I imagine if I drip a new flavor onto an atty that's been used, that I'll have a mixed flavor for a few vapes. I really don't know how long it would take for an old flavor to dissipate when trying a new one. Any ideas on this?

My idea was to take some straight PG I have, and drip/vape that until their is none of the old flavor, then start dripping the new flavor, but I don't know if that's necessary.
 
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I tried out this atty with 4 drops to start, dripping directly onto the bridge part that sticks out. Since it was the first time getting it wet I let this soak in for about 15 minutes.

From the very first vape this atty has a burnt taste, after redripping and retesting it a few times it still taste burnt. I'm not sure if I did anything wrong. Perhaps the first time dripping requires more drops? Or it might be the 40VG liquid I used being thicker and requiring more time to soak?

Im not sure, but im probably going to have to dewick / debridge this atty now. Any ideas on how to do this would really help, and I still need tips on changing flavors and cleaning.

Thanks in advance
 
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