8 Cartos on a Reo Mini

[lugnut13]

After loosing track of which carto's I liked over the year I decided to try 8 different ones in my Reo Mini and keep track of various

stats. Now that the two month project is complete I will list my findings below. This is my first review so bear with me.


[size=+1]All of the cartomizers were tested under these conditions.[/size]

• Cartos on Reo Mini w/ AW IMR 14500 3.7v.
• alien Visions Gorilla juice 6mg 100% VG.
• Filled w/ 5ml Syringe from C.C.V.
• Regular Clear Arcylic 510 Drip Tip.

[size=+1]A little definition of each part.[/size]

• Fill: How much juice the carto held before it began to leak out the threaded end and how quick it absorbed with the syringe
  
  filling.
• Draw: How easy the pull on the carto is. Light is easy, Medium is tighter.
• Flavor: How well the flavor came out in each carto comparative to a usual atty taste.
• Sound: How much sound the carto made in operation.
• Feed: How well each carto worked with the bottom feed of the Reo Mini and if any juice came up the drip tip.
• Last: Longevity before each carto clogged up or developed a bad flavor. Presented in days and ML consumption.
• Marks: Markings on outer body and color of threads.
• Temp: How hot carto got when chain vaping.
• Vapor: Vapor production.
• TH: Throat hit.
• Notes: How long carto took to break in and how carto performed during its lifespan before clogging or developing bad flavor.
• Like: Did I like the carto.

I used the Reo Mini as often as I could during this time but with other mods around I kept using others as well. Good reason I put up a day

and ML longevity to balance out useage.



[size=+1]Boge 510 LR Stainless Carto 2.0 Ohm (Electronicstix)[/size]

• Fill: 1.0ml quick.
• Draw: Light.
• Flavor: Slightly dulled.
• Sound: Rarely crackled.
• Feed: Good, little juice up drip tip.
• Last: 8 days. 15ml.
• Marks: "LR" marked on side. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got hot.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Mild throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Worked great 3/4 though it's life, then started clogging then draw became to tight.
• Like: I liked this one.

[size=+1]C.C.V 510 LR Black Resurrector Mega Carto 1.7 Ohm (Crystal Clear Vaping)[/size]

• Fill: 1.2ml quick.
• Draw: Light.
• Flavor: Very slightly dulled.
• Sound: Rarely crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 7 days. 10ml.
• Marks: "C.C.V. LR 1.7" marked on side. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got warm.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Mild throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Worked great 3/4 through it's life, then flavor turned pretty bad.
• Like: I liked this one.

[size=+1]Ikenvape 510 LR Stainless Carto Gold v2 2.0 Ohm (Ikenvape)[/size]

• Fill: 1.0ml quick
• Draw: Medium.
• Flavor: Slightly dulled.
• Sound: Some crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 4 days. 3ml.
• Marks: No marks. Gold threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got pretty hot.
• Vapor: Moderate vapor.
• TH: Tiny throat hit.
• Notes: Took a day to break in. Couple days later flavor started turning bad.
• Like: Do not like.

[size=+1]Ikenvape 510 LR Stainless Carto Gold 2.0 Ohm (New horizontal coil) (Ikenvape)[/size]

• Fill: 0.8ml slowly, needle moved material around, had to reopen middle part.
• Draw: Light.
• Flavor: Very slightly dulled.
• Sound: No crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 5 days. 6ml.
• Marks: No marks. Gold threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got warm.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Tiny throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Few days later flavor started turning bad.
• Like: I liked this one

[size=+1]Ikenvape 801 LR Stainless Fusion Carto 2.0 Ohm w/ Regular 510 to 801 Adapter (Ikenvape)[/size]

• Fill: 1.0ml quick.
• Draw: Light.
• Flavor: Very slightly dulled.
• Sound: No crackle.
• Feed: Good, little juice up drip tip.
• Last: 4 days. 7ml.
• Marks: No marks. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got warm.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Medium throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Few days later flavor started turning bad then finally clogged.
• Like: I liked this one.

[size=+1]Smoktech 510 LR Stainless Dual Coil Carto XL 1.25 Ohm x2 (CoV)[/size]

• Fill: 1.1ml quick.
• Draw: Light
• Flavor: Slightly dulled.
• Sound: Some crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 3 days. 14ml.
• Marks: No marks. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got pretty hot.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Mild throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Clogged up last day.
• Like: I liked this one.

[size=+1]Madvapes 510 LR Stainless Dual Coil Carto 1.5 Ohm x2 (Madvapes)[/size]

• Fill: 1.2ml quick.
• Draw: Light.
• Flavor: Slightly dulled.
• Sound: Some crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 2 days. 6ml.
• Marks: No marks. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape got pretty hot.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Medium throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Clogged up next day.
• Like: Do not like.

[size=+1]Kanger 510 LR Stainless Horizontal Coil Carto 2.0 Ohm (CoV)[/size]

• Fill: 1.0ml quick.
• Draw: Medium.
• Flavor: Slightly dulled.
• Sound: No crackle.
• Feed: Great, no juice up drip tip.
• Last: 3 days. 5ml.
• Marks: No marks. Silver threads.
• Temp: Chain vape began to taste burnt.
• Vapor: Nice thick vapor.
• TH: Medium throat hit.
• Notes: No break in. Last day bad flavor.
• Like: Do not like.

During this whole process, the Reo Mini's catch cup remained completely dry.
When all is said and done I think the Boge 2.0 ohm on this setup is a great carto, followed by the 1.25 ohm dual coil and CCV's Resurrector. I still prefer an atty, but when I'm out and have to have my mod in my pocket, a carto is my better choice.

Hopefully this info has been helpful to someone. I'll keep updating this thread if someone has any questions or comments. Have fun folks.

Lug

 

[atom48]

This info is great!! Thanks for taking the time to evaluate all these cartos. I am contemplating getting a Reo mini soon, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I have, though, used the Boge 2.0 and Resurrector 1.7 cartos, and like them as well as I can like any carto, I guess...(mine have tended to clog really quickly, even with 70pg/30vg juice). I am curious though about how the Reo feeds the vertical coiled cartos, though. Does the center air tube get clogged when you bottom-feed? Answer would be appreciated, as it will help in making my decision about getting a bottom-feeder. Thanks again for the great review.

 

[lugnut13]

Generally when you feed the carto some will go up the center tube and distribute around the top. It can get clogged early if you overfeed. I've been following advice to wait for vapor/flavor to diminish before squeezing more juice up into it. To feed good I've found a few dry pulls to pull the juice up helps a bunch.

 

[atom48]

Thanks for the explanation, lugnut! I guess it just kinda goes by "feel". I didn't think there was anyway to avoid having juice go up the center air tube, but I suspect that being able to "feed on demand" (rather than having to remove drip-tip and drip) would keep it wet enough to keep the juice from cooking and solidifying in the air-tube. Thanks again.

 

[lugnut13]

No problem. In the beginning I was unsure about that as well. Now just a light push on the bottle as you draw a little bit up the tube is as good as a drip.

 

[Mudflap]

Awesome review. Great job.

 

[lostknitter]

Very nice and complete review, Thanks!!

 

[mlinky]

Terrific evaluation! Thanks so much, and I also like the Boge 2ohm and 1.7ohm Resurrectors

 

[hubseven]

I too use Boge 2.0 and Resurrector 1.7 thrilled with both. Great review above. One thing, I get about 10 days from Boge, about 30 ml before its time to change, I do use 3x flavor juice, 50/50 mix. Using a Grand, good advice on Reo forum was to not over squonk and overfill carto, in beginning I was doing this and flooding all the time, when vapor goes down I give a little squonk, also after first filling I do not top off again, just feed from bottom. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

 

[ComaKid]

Awesome review.

My Reo mini has a Boge LR on top all the time these days. Great vape for on the go.

Pro Tip: Sometimes when I cant get a carto to take enough juice, I will put my undershirt over the drip tip and give it a few ultra squanks (while dragging with no power). Using the cloth shirt as a filter. This keeps the juice out of your mouth and gets juice all the way to the top.

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Outstanding comparative review, lugnut! A great tribute to your just becoming a Veteran!

Like you (and others here), the Resurrector (aka 'ReJuvenator' from SmokTek) and the Boge 2.0 are among my favorites. [I slightly prefer the Resurrector/ReJuvenator.] I am surprised, however, that you only got mild TH from them. The Resurrector especially hits hard for me.

I also liked Ikenvape's 801 LR Stainless Fusion Carto, but I read someplace that it is just one of his 510 cartos with an 801 fitting ... so I felt silly using it with a 510-to-801 adapter.

 

[lugnut13]

Thanks Don.

The TH might be contributed to the all VG Juice I've been vapeing for a long time now.

 

[hairball]

I love LR Boge and LR Ikenvape Fusions for use on my Reo's. Adapter needed for the Fusions though and don't squonk real hard or you'll wear the juice. I also enjoy the Resurrectos from CCV.