A few quick questions

[kencan98]

I just got a manual 510 from CigNot.

1. I'm not getting any flavor out of the cart. The first 3 or 4 puffs is fine but after that I taste nothing. I am using Menthol juice from madvapes. The Cart was empty when I got it. I put in 3 or 4 drops and one on the Atty.

2. Is the battery life supposed to only be 2 hours or so?

3. Is there any way to clean out and refill a Cartamizer? I like using the cartamizers when I go out but they are all filled with Marlboro flavor and I forgot to order empties.


Thanks Everyone!

 

[Bozzlite]

Hello Kencan

I will try to answer your first two questions.

First of all, if your carts were empty, they should hold 8 or 9 drops of juice minimum. Try filling the cart until it looks a little "slushy" at the top but not pooling. Then use a straightened paper clip to slightly pull up the filler. This will allow more of the juice to soak in. Push the filler back in place. Top it off again with another couple of drops.

If its flooded, you may not get much vapor, or you will hear a gurgling sound, or both. That filled cart should give you good flavor and vapor for at least 25 or so puffs. Then top it off again with 4-5 drops for another 25 puffs or so.


Second. Yes I believe the battery life on a 510 averages about 2 hours for a moderate smoker. If you want 8 to 10 hours, order an Ego battery. You will need an Ego charger too. Everything else is interchangeable with your 510.

I can't help with your last question, since I don't have any experience with cartomizers. Someone that does will come along soon.

Hope I helped you at least some.

 

[kencan98]

@Bozz - Thanks for the help. I hear the gargling sound every time I puff. I put in about 10 drops, used a toothpick to move the fiber around so it will soak in then I put a few more in. No pool at the top and a drop on the atty.

I'm still not getting any flavor at all. Honestly I think it's the juice I got. I ordered Madvapes menthol flavor...50 ML for 10 bucks. I think I might need to get some better juice.

 

[Automaton]

Hey Ken, the gurgling sound probably means the atty is flooded. Unscrew it from the batt, take off the cart, and blow through the threaded end into a tissue. You should get some juice coming out of it.

Yup, I get about 2 hours out of 510 batts. They aren't the most powerful in the world, heh. Like Bozz said, look into the eGo for more battery life. It's just a big battery for the 510, basically.

As far as cartos, you can try boiling it for a while. Be sure to remove the mouthpiece. It'll take a couple days to dry.

 

[Bozzlite]

Are you getting much vapor? If so, then it might be your juice. But you're using a menthol.....you should be able to taste that for sure. It sounds like flooding may be the problem.

There are so many variables. Could be just a weak atomizer too. If you've got some spares, switch it out and try a different one. If you don't have any spares, uh, well you're gonna need some anyway.

Try some different flavors and/or vendors for your juice. Freedomsmokeusa is a very reliable, customer service oriented supplier,
with excellent liquids. They have samples for about 2.25.

BTW, another cause of gurgling/gargling is the condensation build up inside the cart itself. Pull the cart off the atomizer and blow thru the tip of the cart (into a paper towel). You will probably see liquid coming out of the two slots in the side of the cart.

I'll be here for a couple hours if you have more questions.

Also, check out the Sticky Posts at the top of the New Members Forum. MistressNomad (see previous post) has some excellent videos. Look at "I Made Videos for Newbies!". Should be required viewing for all new vapers.