Am I weird leaving well enough alone?

[Kevin Freeheart]

I see nothing wrong with doing what works.

Other than dripping, I used to be "stock". The carts with filler never satisfied me.

And then after a little while of use, I started noticing a bad flavor in my attys. I poked around and eventually found the dewicking thread and tried it. Solved the bad taste problem and removed scorched wick.

I've never chased a "better vape" but I have had some "issues" that I've tried to fix. There have been a few of them and in the end I'm not really "stock" anything now. All of my changes and adaptations have been solution focused. If I didn't need a solution, I woudln't have changed anything.

 

[5cardstud]

Well I know I am not, but from my skimming the posts here I notice most people tend to drip, or mod or what not. Now granted I have only been doing this for a couple of days but in that time so far I have noticed this:

1. I see no improvement in vapor or flavor from dripping.
2. I find filling cartridges with the regular filler to be no big deal.
3. I find cartomizers to be no improvement in vapor and despite holding more seem to be (at least the ones I got) a bigger hassle to fill.

Basically my best results (combination of vapor and simplicity have been with a regular old atty and cart on my eGo. Now granted I am new, and I am sure I could be doing things wrong, but I just don't see the need yet to modify anything from the basic system. The only big mistake I had so far is not paying attention to which way the cart is oriented before inserting it into the atty housing.

So while I am at it let me ask what is the best type and source of fill material to use in cartridges, diy or off the e-shelf?

Ken

Obviously you haven't tried any of ikenvapes cartomizers. There isn't a better cartomizer made. Plus you need a Buzz or soon the Infinity from notcig then you can adjust the level of voltage (actually watts) to get the best out of your juice. I could never go back to a regular PV.

 

[Raynen]

I'm such a weirdo. I secretly love messing with poly-fil because it's like a mini-job once a week for me. It really IS about preference, though. Do what works for you, not for everyone else. I've my fair share of problems, but I have my own little routine, thanks to ECF and my local vaper friends. Everyone has their own "way", and you'll eventually figure out what works. I'll always love my attys/carts hehehe. Dripping, for some unknown reason, scares me. *ducks from the possible flying bricks* I don't know why, but I think if I met someone that dripped and tried it, it wouldn't be as scary.

Edit: A lot has to do with how one cleans their attys, too. Everything plays a role with PV's and I learned that the hard way.

 

[HyOnLyph]

I'm a noobie too and I think lots of people talk about the difference as they progress through the equipment. I started with a 510. Didn't see much difference in dripping vs carts. I did see a big difference in the length and quality using a SmokeStik cartomizer on my 510, but still not much difference in flavor or vapor.

Then I got the eGo. I really noticed a difference in vapor and flavor. I hate the mega cartos. What a pain. I drip about 90%. I use cartomizers when out because they last... but I don't see any difference in flavor/vapor.
If you started with the eGo, you may not notice any difference at all. You started with a quality product and didn't have a lower quality to compare it to.

I've also noticed, that I have much different taste buds than most. People tell me how flavorful certain juices are and I just don't see it. Most of the time I have to mix my own to get a decent flavor. Even the cinnamon flavors are lacking in my opinion.

So... you'll adjust to your own preferences and that very cool. It is one of the things I like about vaping. We're all different and we all like different things and there is something for everyone. Whether it's 3.7v or 7.2v. It's all out there.

 

[mistinthewoods]

devilock, do whatever you like. You're not vaping for anybody else. The idea is to satisfy yourself and not smoke.

 

[grandmato5]

I do use cartomizers when I've driving and when I'm out and about shopping or at meetings for the day where filling my cart is inconvenient. Other wise I'm very happy using my atty/carts. I'm very happy with the pollyfill I picked up at the pet store as my filler. Tried Fluval but really wasn't very happy with it. Have absolutely no interest in dripping.

 

[OB1J3D1]

Well I know I am not, but from my skimming the posts here I notice most people tend to drip, or mod or what not. Now granted I have only been doing this for a couple of days but in that time so far I have noticed this:

1. I see no improvement in vapor or flavor from dripping.
2. I find filling cartridges with the regular filler to be no big deal.
3. I find cartomizers to be no improvement in vapor and despite holding more seem to be (at least the ones I got) a bigger hassle to fill.

Basically my best results (combination of vapor and simplicity have been with a regular old atty and cart on my eGo. Now granted I am new, and I am sure I could be doing things wrong, but I just don't see the need yet to modify anything from the basic system. The only big mistake I had so far is not paying attention to which way the cart is oriented before inserting it into the atty housing.

So while I am at it let me ask what is the best type and source of fill material to use in cartridges, diy or off the e-shelf?

Ken

1. Flavor and vapor dripping vs. cart atty are the same for me too. But I do drip when I want to change flavors quickly or get a new batch of bottles in the mail.
2. Filling carts is not a big deal indeed.
3. Haven't tried cartomizers for my eGo. But I've tried my friend's blu cartos and the green smoke cartos never tried filling them though.

I use a mega atty and cart 99% of the time. I clean my carts with 91% iso alcohol and replace filler with the fluval water polishing stuff when need be. I have yet to clean an atty.

I agree with what everyone else is saying. So long as you're satisfied, no need messing with it.

 

[mistinthewoods]

I do use cartomizers when I've driving and when I'm out and about shopping or at meetings for the day where filling my cart is inconvenient.

That's how I got started with cartos. use them 90% of the day now. I drip in the mornings when I'm sitting around.

 

[zbasspro]

I could only see weird if there were an actual norm. People may think I'm "weird" because if the length of time I've been vaping and don't really do mods. I make a bunch and give a bunch away. I have a simple 5V box that I'll use a carto on occasionally, but 90% of the time I use an ego and drip on a LR atty. So in other words.

.... vaping = weird

Filling carts = pretty "normal"

 

[BradSmith]

I have gone full circle. Started with carts modded them with blue foam, then every cart mod I came across, then dripped for a few months then Cartomizers regular and Low resistance. High voltage mods. Now I'm back using regular atties with a cart and I swap out the filler with blue foam. The only real difference from when I started is that I use a box mod with a 14500 battery so I get a true 3.7 volts.

Who knows what I'll be using 3 months from now though.

ps. a lot of people have said that the MOSFET switch in the eGo or eGo clones is the problem. It can't handle the extra drain from a LR atty, and after a while it kills the switch.

 

[Jmitchelliv]

I'm such a weirdo. I secretly love messing with poly-fil because it's like a mini-job once a week for me. It really IS about preference, though. Do what works for you, not for everyone else. I've my fair share of problems, but I have my own little routine, thanks to ECF and my local vaper friends. Everyone has their own "way", and you'll eventually figure out what works. I'll always love my attys/carts hehehe. Dripping, for some unknown reason, scares me. *ducks from the possible flying bricks* I don't know why, but I think if I met someone that dripped and tried it, it wouldn't be as scary.

Edit: A lot has to do with how one cleans their attys, too. Everything plays a role with PV's and I learned that the hard way.

Raynen, you have the best avatar EVER.

 

[inkjet21]

if you like the 510 addy and cart you would probably love the mega addy and carts the b style thats pretty much all i use now. its the same thing just bigger.

 

[Raynen]

Raynen, you have the best avatar EVER.

Hahah thanks I love my ash tray it works like a charm~ And of course I had to write a warning- just in case any smoker got any ideas to use it

 

[devilock76]

if you like the 510 addy and cart you would probably love the mega addy and carts the b style thats pretty much all i use now. its the same thing just bigger.

I have been debating getting that for my next order.

I think my biggest problem with dripping is learning to get the balance right between too wet and too dry. Granted carts need to be topped off but so far it has been easier for me to get a consistent atty moisture for vaping through a cart. That being said I did use my drip tip when I got home last night. I am seeing the increased throat hit in that method which is good when needed.

Ken

 

[Willriker]

Nah, your not alone man.

The only thing i did was purchase some fluval from the pet store. It cost me like 8 bucks but itll last me years. Heck, ive even given the stuff away to new vapers if their kits didnt come with filler material included. I just peal a layer off, then cut a slice off to fit in the cart. Thats it, done.

Though out of the three original vapers where i work. One is a carto nut, one is a dripping diva, and then i am the cartridge guy. So to each there own LOL.

The most important thing is that you experiment, find what you like best and run with it. The last thing you want to do is feel like you need to do things the way others do.

 

[devilock76]

Nah, your not alone man.

The only thing i did was purchase some fluval from the pet store. It cost me like 8 bucks but itll last me years. Heck, ive even given the stuff away to new vapers if their kits didnt come with filler material included. I just peal a layer off, then cut a slice off to fit in the cart. Thats it, done.

Though out of the three original vapers where i work. One is a carto nut, one is a dripping diva, and then i am the cartridge guy. So to each there own LOL.

The most important thing is that you experiment, find what you like best and run with it. The last thing you want to do is feel like you need to do things the way others do.

I think the one mod I am debating is the Pyramid Tea Bag mod as any mod I do the leak proof factor is a big one to me. cignot sells carts with the PTB filler already in it. Granted it is cheaper to buy it myself but I figured the predone one would be a way to try it out first. Then again is it really a mod if you can buy it already done of the E-Shelf?!?

Ken

 

[HyOnLyph]

I could only see weird if there were an actual norm. People may think I'm "weird" because if the length of time I've been vaping and don't really do mods. I make a bunch and give a bunch away. I have a simple 5V box that I'll use a carto on occasionally, but 90% of the time I use an ego and drip on a LR atty. So in other words.

.... vaping = weird

Filling carts = pretty "normal"

OK.... .... vaping??... I'm not even going to ask. Is that anything like "blowing smoke up...." oh... nevermind.

 

[Willriker]

awesoooooome!

 

[Skyway]

OP, do what makes you happy. I myself in the opposite track as you. I am almost exclusively a dripper and I find everything else so far not giving me the same great flavor or vapor but I use 801 atty so they are longer and a bigger style atty which allows for better flavor I think. Plus the bridge is further away from your mouth so I never get anything in my mouth but vapor.

 

[Eternityroad]

I have been vaping for 5 months and am now a confirmed dripper. The only time I would prefer a filled cart is on the long trips to Southern California. Though I have tried it, dripping can be dangerous while driving. I am now trying to find out how to fill carts for my brand new Ego.