510 hard to draw. Description of problem

[Mr Pickle]

I'm new to vaping and have had my TW Tornado for about 5 days now. It came with two 510 attys and both are having the same problem. (I do not let the atomizers heat up too much. Maximum of 3 draws then let it cool down.

The problem: I would compare the draw to stretching a high-strength rubberband. At the beginning of the draw it is very easy, but after 3-4 seconds it seems to have a TON of resistance and almost completely clogs at 5-6 seconds. I get vapor, but I know this isn't normal performance.

I vape 100% VG Boba's and sometimes pure PG menthol juice. Both juices have the same rubberband draw. Blowing them out helps for 1 draw or so, but after that it starts again.

Any suggestions?

 

[SummerDawn]

Someone asked a very similar question awhile back.

Here is the thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-issues/68913-tw-tornado.html

Hopefully there will be some helpful info there.

 

[Mr Pickle]

Just read that other thread. It's not the same problem, since for the first 3 days the attys worked perfectly. Are these just low quality (TW stock 510 atty)? I've heard that Cisco 510 atomizers are the best around, but for $9 is it worth it?

 

[tj99959]

Cisco atties have that reputation because they are what more advanced users choose to use.
To be blunt, you are better off destroying a few cheaper ones while you are in the process of learning.
Now blow the gunk out and chuck those atties in a cup of alcohol before you go to bed.

 

[H Niemand]

I also have a TW Tornado. After about a month, I went strictly cartos with it. The only time I use an atty and cart is to try a new juice. The attys do seem to gunk up quickly.

 

[dormouse]

Most people prefer cartomizers and Boge are the most popular for 510-threaded devices.

You could try cleaning your atomizers.

If you are using 510 carts, try replacing the stuffing with the precut blue foam at strictlyejuice.com (cheap)

And what I do with that suck-back effect. First - I never screw the atty in further than needed to get a connection - I want it able to get air. Also drag slower and longer - it is not a cigarette. And press the manual button in 1 second or so before you start dragging, and release it slightly before you finish your drag (that bit of cooler drag at the end will help prevent suckback)