510/KR808 Adapter with Cartomizers

[Debbie]

Anyone else have an adapter for the 510 to use the cartomizers?

When I break off a toothpick in one of the holes in the adapter, the draw is too hard. Without the toothpick, the draw is too soft.

Either way, there is not much vapor. Any other ideas to try?

Debbie

 

[HzG8rGrl]

PawPaw would be the one to ask. I am still waiting on my darn adapters!!!!

 

[ProfessorDaffy]

Anyone else have an adapter for the 510 to use the cartomizers?

When I break off a toothpick in one of the holes in the adapter, the draw is too hard. Without the toothpick, the draw is too soft.

Either way, there is not much vapor. Any other ideas to try?

Debbie

You're not going to get the same amout of vapor from a cartomizer as you do from a 510. After the cartomizer heats up you can expect vapor about that of a 901. Not terrible by any means, but not a 510. It's not you.

--Prof Daffy

 

[jlmanno]

I use the adapter and though I love the convenience of using cartomizers, they no way produce the vapor of a 510. As stated I also find the vapor = that of a 901. I still use the cartomizers especially when I'm on the go or driving etc. Flavors taste different as well. Some great others not, matter of taste and your preference. I do get longer 510 battery life with the cartomizers the advantage when you don't have the time to top off or drip. The adapters definitely have their use. As to the draw depending on the cartomizer, I hold a finger over oneof the holes openings if the draw is to light. Happy vaping!

 

[Debbie]

I just got the cartomizers today and I'm not having much luck with them. Not much vapor, not much flavor, not working very well. Maybe if I had smoked 2 or 3 extra extra ultra heavenly super light cigarettes a day, I would appreciate their lack of draw.

But I was a 2 1/2-pack-a-day (40+ years) could-finish-off-a-cig-in-30-seconds-right-down-to-the-filter type smoker. These cartomizers are boring me to death! 8-o

I was just wondering if there is some way to modify the cartomizer or the adapter, at least enough to give a satisfying draw.

When I break off a toothpick in one hole, it's like trying to suck through a brick wall. Without the toothpick, it's like sucking an empty straw. One extreme or the other.

I can't believe I'm the only who is hating them.

Frustrating....

Debbie

Added: Getting little to NO vapor.

 

[Debbie]

***Bump***

 

[reeds101]

I also had a problem with the draw, so I used the staple mod

It improved the vapor and flavor considerably.

 

[AngusATAT]

I'm a fairly recent convert to cartomizers, and after reading through the forums and experimenting a bit, I now get much better performance out of them. The throat hit and taste were never an issue, as the cartomizers are great for that, but it really took a bit of messing with to get the vapor I wanted out of it.

First, you'll never get great vapor from a prefilled carto right off the bat. However, once you refill it with a juice that contains some VG, you'll notice a marked improvement. I haven't used blank cartos yet, but I would imagine the vapor production would be on par with a refilled carto.

Second, cartomizers like higher voltage. You'll see a vast improvement on vapor with a 5v or 6v battery mod. I recommend 5v, as 6v can be a little too much for some flavored juices. At the very least, I would advise a good 3.7v mod, as they have a little more "oomph" in the battery department than a standard e-cig battery.

As far as the adapter is concerned... you may want to try another adapter (maybe from another vendor?). I'm using a 510/KR8 adapter from AltSmoke, and had to plug one of the holes, and now the draw is perfect for me.

 

[doots]

I find I only really enjoy cartomizers at 5 and 6v. They are great. 3.7 not so much..

 

[GeeYourHairSmellsTerrific]

You might be able to avoid the staple mod by grabbing the center post of the cartomizer at the batt end and pulling it out just a tiny bit with some needlenose pliers or tweezers. Just a little and it'll often connect with my penstyle adapter.

 

[Debbie]

Thanks guys! I connected with Brock and he explained to me how the adapter can be adjusted for the perfect draw. I had no idea. It's working great now!

Debbie

 

[Madame Psychosis]

AngusATAT hit the nail(s) on the head. I didn't have success with prefilled PG cartomizers on my standard 510 with the adapter. Even with part-VG juice I have to take long, long draws on a regular 510 or KR8 battery to get much of anything, though the draw is fine -- it's the cartos themselves. (Now I understand why people want really long cut-off times on their KR8 manual batts.)

But I started loving cartomizers at 5/6v, with at least 30% VG juice. Now I use them most of the time. (I mostly leave my 510 attys now for use at 3.7v because they get harsh easily.)

 

[skydragon]

Thanks guys! I connected with Brock and he explained to me how the adapter can be adjusted for the perfect draw. I had no idea. It's working great now!

Debbie

Hi Debbie,
What did he tell you to do? thanks.

 

[redgirl]

I would like to know, too, because I also just got the adapter from Altsmoke for my 510 and it's definitely different. Better flavor, but I fell like I'm getting a headache having to draw for soooo long!

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Hi Debbie,
What did he tell you to do? thanks.

We havta know what ya don did!!!!!

 

[CJsKee]

Come back Debbie!!! I've got the same problem with the 510/Kr8 adapter and really need to know how you fixed it!

 

[WitchWay]

I had the same problem and would love to hear the solution as well! Another thing I tried was the GreenCig carts. It's like night and day from the KR8 carts on the adaptor. The GreenCig carts are fantastic! The prefill flavor leaves some to be desired, but you can adjust the draw by how tight you screw it on the adaptor and the vapor and hit are super.

May peace and joy fill your life, today and everyday!

 

[skydragon]

Hmmm, I guess it was just a teaser and we will never know.

 

[GoodDog]

Yeah, that's just wrong!

 

[Debbie]

Sorry guys! Last time I checked this thread, no one else had responded. Let me see if I can quote the email where he explained it to me.

Debbie