I got so sick of the polyfiller long ago then went to teabags but that was a hassle, getting it folded properly; so for about a week I've just been dripping, after my last only good teabag bit the dust. At first I was getting lots of drags off of 3 drops, but then it seems like I need to constantly add to it. How many drops is safe, and how many drags to you get on average?
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Same for me. 3 or 4 drops and I can get about 8 to 10 good vapes before the taste changes and I have to reload. Remember to remove and blow out the atty when you're done with a vaping session. Some left juice is always present and could clog the atty. You might want to clean your atty too if you notice a decrease in performance.
I use three drops also and get an average of 10 to 12 also. More than three and u could flood the atty. It's a process to get used to. Once you do it often enough, you won't even notice how often you do drip.
It could also be on how you vape. Long slow draws will use more liquid than short draws. 8 hits isn't too bad if you're hitting it hard.
I just counted them...I'm down to 3 hits! Whatever am I doing wrong? I'm dragging no harder than when I was getting the 8-10 hits in the beginning! Could it be my atty? I changed when I started getting fewer hits and didn't break it in (Joye). I figured DD would break it in...am I wrong?
If you're adding three drops after every three drags, you've got to be flooding the atty. Take it off and blow it out really well. Wipe down where it connects to the battery and the battery threads.
Yep. I agree with Up. Take it off and blow it out through the mouthpiece end into a papertowel. Be careful of your eyes. Then wipe down the atty including the threads and wipe down the battery including inside where the atty screws into it. Then I always hit the button and watch that atty to see if it will glow red, but just until it glows red and let off the button or you can pop the atty. There will be some vapor, but you can gently blow on the atty to clear it. If the atty glows red, you're good to go. If not, than you may need to clean the atty or replace.
It's a bit obscured by the atty's bridge (talking 510 here, right?), but The Rebel is referring to the coil, which is the unit's heating element. In a properly working atomizer, it should glow quite brightly. All cleaning methods are controversial, but I've had good success following (precisely) the technique set out by ECFer Highping:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/69834-my-atty-resurrection-method.html
It'll glow red down inside the atty, where the coils are. If your atty is getting gunked up, you won't see that, though. For now, I wouldn't worry about glowing, just blow it out really well, wipe it all down, reassemble, drip a few drops and try again.
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How long is your atty taking to go from normal function to this state?
Could just be an atty in need of cleaning that started the problem, and flooding that sealed it.
Cleaning an atty routinely with IPA can work wonders. Soak for 5-10 minutes, scoop and let it drain out the bottom 5-10 times till it flows freely. Just make sure that it is completely patted and blown dry and then allowed to sit with airflow via a fan for a few hours to evaporate everything. IPA is an excellent solvent and completely dries with zero residue.
Could just be an atty in need of cleaning that started the problem, and flooding that sealed it.
Cleaning an atty routinely with IPA can work wonders. Soak for 5-10 minutes, scoop and let it drain out the bottom 5-10 times till it flows freely. Just make sure that it is completely patted and blown dry and then allowed to sit with airflow via a fan for a few hours to evaporate everything. IPA is an excellent solvent and completely dries with zero residue.
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I think a cleaning is in order regardless the method he uses (i.e. burning or soaking/rinsing)
lol I quote myself.
The above method is for attys only not cartidges /foam. I just recently learned of the technique and revived a dead atty.
I use a 5v mod (GLV) and I get about 1 hit per drop. I take VERY long drags, though. 
I only drip and do so after removing all the mesh and the bridge so that its only an exposed coil inside the atty.
Everyone has their own way of vaping that they come to enjoy so you have to experiment a little to find what you like, personally I believe there is no "one best way", just a mattter of whats best for you/
here's another link about dripping, kinda like "extreme dripping", lol
drippers-remove bridge?
Everyone has their own way of vaping that they come to enjoy so you have to experiment a little to find what you like, personally I believe there is no "one best way", just a mattter of whats best for you/
here's another link about dripping, kinda like "extreme dripping", lol
drippers-remove bridge?
I just watched a youtube how-to vid on that yesterday and happen to be waiting for some attys in the mail. I didn't know until recently about removing the wicking material and ran across the bridge removal mOd at the same time.
What's your oppinion/assesment on dripping with the wicking removed only vs removing the bridge also?
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