510 Working Great, But Now I Have More Questions

[InfinityMax]

I just bought a Joye 510 last Friday, and got it Saturday. I smoked one analog Saturday, because both batteries were on the charger, and I smoked one last night, to see if the difference was as extreme as I thought.

I love this thing. I'm having no cravings for tobacco cigs, and I'm feeling better already. I'm coughing less, and I can smoke all the way through a movie without having to ask my family to pause so I can run outside and cancer up.

One thing I'm seeing is that I'm running through my juice a lot faster than I thought I would. I'm using 18ml juice, and hitting this sucker basically all day long. Not having to sequester myself to smoke means that there's no need to take smoke breaks, which means there's no reason not to vape continuously. I think part of the issue is that the 18ml juice isn't really kicking in, and I'm wondering if I should try 24ml or just be happy I'm not smoking? I smoked Lucky Strikes (no filters) or full-flavor Winstons up until last weekend, and when I smoked one last night, I felt that buzz that I haven't had since Saturday.

Also, my batteries don't last for a damn. I haven't gone to any parties yet, but I'm planning to be away from home for about four hours this Saturday, and I'm pretty sure both batteries will die in that time. I'm probably going to pick up a PCC in a week or two. Would that allow me a little more portability?

Another question is about refilling the cartridge. I've only opened one cart since I got the thing, and just keep putting more juice in it when the vapor gets low. Should I be going through cartridges?

I'm ordering more atomizers, because from everything I've read, they tend to fail. I have a backup that I haven't used yet, but my worst-case scenario is running out of supplies before I have replacements. I guarantee this would lead to a stop at the gas station for a pack of cancer sticks and a cheap lighter.

My juice is weak, flavor-wise. I have apple and bourbon, and the bourbon doesn't taste like anything, and the apple only has some aftertaste. Neither one is like inhaling flavors. Those are the only two I've tried. Are there stronger flavors that I can actually taste?

Now and then, especially when the vapor is low, it's burning the back of my throat a little. It's still nicer than the feeling of inhaling glass shards I get with an analog, but is that normal? Do I need to do something to ease that, or do I just get over it?

Last question. Every now and then, a little fluid is leaking out of the PV, right between the cart and the atty. It's not much - not even a full drop - but I have to be careful where I put it down. Is that normal? Is the cartridge too loose? Am I looking at long-term damage to the PV itself? I don't think it's leaking into the battery. Am I overfilling the cart? If I don't fill the cart, I can't get enough vapor for a good throat hit, but I don't want to waste the juice and ruin the PV, either.

 

[finalthought83]

OMG lots of questions. The nic content is going to be something you have to experiement with yourself, i personally vape 24mg all day constantly it seems. But it gives me great throat hit and keeps me satisfied. Im going to try to cut down to 18mg to see what its like. I heard Tasty Vapor makes some great tasting flavors. And from what it seems most people here will call it their number 1. Refilling carts is not a problem. You might even think about dripping with a drip tip when you are at home. When the vapor is low, especially without juice the atty is getting hotter than it normally is when its juiced up. It heats the air considerably thats the extra burn you are feeling im willing to bet. As far as the juice leakage as long as you dont have an auto battery it will be fine, but it means there is more juice in the atty than what needs to be there.

 

[Grenage]

Consider some of the cart mods in the mod section, those can help with getting more out of them. Leaks 'can' happen, but it shouldn't be common. If the seal isn't very tight, vapour seems to condense a little around the join.

As for being satisfied, less is usually more. You can go up in nic, but you're going to get used to 24 and might even think about going higher. I recommend cutting down on the vapes, and treat them more like real cigarettes. By not continuously vaping, and taking 10 puffs once an hour (rough example), it will have way more of an impact when you are vaping.

As for battery life, your only choice is to go for a battery mod, or carry more batteries. Slick mods such as the eGo/Tornado are decent, I get a day or so out of a battery; there are also many out there which use cheap proprietary batteries, but those tend to be rather large.

 

[zbasspro]

I got an Ego, and my wife got a regular 510. She goes through 4 batteries a day, and doesn`t chain vape like me, and I get 10 hours when I`m not working out of an Ego battery. If I`m working there are times I can go 24 hours before changing batteries. I`ll only take a hit or 2 once in a while when I work.

I`d recommend if finances allow, going to an Ego. All of your 510 hardware would work on it, or your 510 could just be a backup.

 

[Kirssstens]

I'm running through my juice a lot faster

A cart-mod, as already stated, ie. highping cart mod of ZFM might help you. Possibly a switch to cartomizers may also be an answerr.

my batteries don't last for a damn

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Joye 510, (180mah), a solution might be to stop wasting money on the Joye 510 (180) and upgrade to a better battery.

I've only opened one cart since I got the thing

The filler material inside the cartridge gets too wet, the fibers are engorged with liquid and won't take anymore or wick well. Try blotting filler on a paper towel, rinsing and drying to reuse or switch to another cartridge.

My juice is weak, flavor-wise

The juice is all subjective. Many try many different flavors from many different vendors until they find what is right for them. You don't say what juice you are using?

when the vapor is low, it's burning the back of my throat a little

Also another common problem, just quickly guessing, you are either low on juice or the atty is too dry. Or you are overloaded with juice and your filler is not releasing it.

a little fluid is leaking out of the PV,

This happened to me too, add more juice and not satisfied, add more juice, etc. Become more and more tense. For me, what worked was basically starting over, remove cartridge and blow out atty from battery thread side. Dry inside. Add new cartridge.

 

[midnightonmars]

Thanks for the info guys. I just got my 510 about 30 minutes ago and loving it!! I am concerned, after reading posts here, about how long the batteries and atomizers are going to last. I did get 2 of each with my kit and have more juice on the way. I'm just hoping the batteries, atomizers don't go out on me after the first couple days (like they have with some posters here).

 

[Kirssstens]

In the first two months I had five 510 (180) batteries and only one died. The others still work but the problem is they won't hold their charge for longer than 1/2 hr to 45 mins. This even after charging all night. For maybe $10-15 more than the cost of a 510 pcc you could purchase an ego/tornado/riva/maxx or hello 016 instead. Throw in a fast charger and you won't even need the 510 pcc or buy an adapter and charge the ego on your 510 charger.

Also for your viewing pleasure....eCigarette-Mods.com - The Ultimate e-Cig Mod Database

 

[BradSmith]

Bargain Bin

Big advantage it uses your 510 stuff but takes 14500 batteries they last tons longer five times longer to be exact. They are cheap to buy and recharge way more times than a pcc or the propriatary batteries do.

Mad vapes also has great liquids.

Fried Apple, 24mg
USA Mix, 50ml, 24mg E-Liquid


I am not connected with madvapes in anyway except as a very happy customer. I buy from a few places but this is a really good start.

 

[zbasspro]

Bargain Bin

Big advantage it uses your 510 stuff but takes 14500 batteries they last tons longer five times longer to be exact. They are cheap to buy and recharge way more times than a pcc or the propriatary batteries do.

Mad vapes also has great liquids.

Fried Apple, 24mg
USA Mix, 50ml, 24mg E-Liquid


I am not connected with madvapes in anyway except as a very happy customer. I buy from a few places but this is a really good start.

Brad,
They are out of those. I bought one the other night. I was looking into making boxes, buying parts, and I stumbled across the bargain bin. They had 2 left at the time. I believe these are imperfect ones, and you can buy the same box for about $5 more?

 

[BradSmith]

Brad,
They are out of those. I bought one the other night. I was looking into making boxes, buying parts, and I stumbled across the bargain bin. They had 2 left at the time. I believe these are imperfect ones, and you can buy the same box for about $5 more?

My Bad they are out, I missed that. but you're right for $5 more you can get one that is perfect. It's still a great deal and the money a person would save over time on batteries would pay for it quick.