anonymizers?

[lghtnsurf]

I've read the 6 page introduction thread and all and learned pretty much everything I needed to know but i read over somthing that kind of confused me.

How often do the anonymizers need to be changed? I read that they only last a few days? or did I misread that? I ordered my ecig not worrying too much about the anonymizer but if thats so then it seems like ill be spending quite a bit on them?

 

[Jackal3]

I think you mean "atomizers". They can last weeks, months, if you take care of them. Do so by not letting it go dry while vaping. If you set it down for a long period, put a drop or two of e-juice on the atomizer, insert your cartridge and vape away. Same when putting in a new atomizer (of course you want to blow out the lube in a new atomizer first, wipe with paper towel or napkin, then put a few drops of juice on it).

Just keep your atomizer wet while in use and just before using, and it'll be fine. Don't let it get dry while you're vaping either (by vaping all the juice out of your cartridge). That'll over heat it and ruin it as well.

 

[Fullback32]

Well, I'm only a week into vaping, but my atty has lasted all this time and shows no signs of quitting yet. It seems as most people who have the die quickly are due to "noob" errors. Read about those carefully. Avoiding those is what has made my attys last this long...so far.

 

[qwertylesh]

haha noob errors, I'm certainly guilty of this. I killed a 510 addy within 2 nights of usage because I was drawing way way too hard on it and trying to dry it out when it was dry thinking that I had flooded the atty. I worked it out now, and my atty is lasting.

 

[lghtnsurf]

so how do i know when its "dry" or the cartridge is done? I havent gotten mine in teh mail yet so i wouldnt know. are you able to taste it or something?

 

[Natario]

Congratulations Fullback32 on your 23 hours ! Good job!

 

[Mr.Self_Destruct]

so how do i know when its "dry" or the cartridge is done? I havent gotten mine in teh mail yet so i wouldnt know. are you able to taste it or something?

Yes you will most certainly taste it. your face will cringe and you will cough. After a while you know once the flavor drops off.

 

[HeatherC]

so how do i know when its "dry" or the cartridge is done? I havent gotten mine in teh mail yet so i wouldnt know. are you able to taste it or something?

It tastes a little burnt. It will also heat the atomizer without much vapor production. Believe me it only takes a short bit to start to recognize this.

Good luck when u do get yours 29 days and I haven't had a regular cig since!
LOVE this stuff

Vanilla is heavenly and almond is delightful If you're interested in trying some flavors.

 

[lghtnsurf]

hey thanks, Yea I talked SE into sending me Vanilla instead of the regular just to try it out. Are there any other good flavors that would fit the 3.0 GOLD? I know its a ....ty ecig (or so it seems with all the bashing on here) but for the price I payed and the convienience of the mall kisok(I'd only purchase from there if I needed an emergency refil-$10) that I'd give it a go until I found somewhere or someone to get me a blu 88 or something else small for cheap.

 

[Natario]

so how do i know when its "dry" or the cartridge is done? I havent gotten mine in teh mail yet so i wouldnt know. are you able to taste it or something?

The flavor and vapor would decline, or if you vape after this decline, you could taste some burning stuff, so you really will feel it. Also, you'd see that your cartridge is not as saturated as when you first started vaping. You just top it with juice and continue vaping.You will be a real specialist in no time.HTH

 

[jj2]

Here's a link on flooding but it touches on dry too.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...gurggling.html

Got the link from which covers some other questions.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=560

 

[Shaka]

I have five atomizers for dripping (different flavors), three are over 2 months, and two almost 2 months. Been lucky and haven't lost an atomizer so far.

I don't do regular maintenance....only blow outs and an occasional dry burn on an as-needed basis. They're all hitting like day #2. Best method for prolonging an atomizer's life is Highpings, imo.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-my-atty-resurrection-method.html#post1032570

It's wise to order extra atomizers...just in case.

 

[lghtnsurf]

So your saying I should use different atomizers for different flavors? And to "drip" them or whatever means I need to buy some type of special liquid right?

 

[HeatherC]

So your saying I should use different atomizers for different flavors? And to "drip" them or whatever means I need to buy some type of special liquid right?

No special liquid to drip.... and u can actually just use what u have to drip....
Just drip some of the liquid directly onto the wick inside the atomizer.
I know with the DSE 901s only about 3-4 drops max before you start to get liquid in your mouth.
U can then just put the EMPTY cart back on and vape

Or you can purchase a drip tip (kinda looks like a cart only no filler.) and drip the liquid into it that way.


And I don't use different atomizers although you could...I do blow mine out before changing flavors tho.

 

[lghtnsurf]

Heather, Do you or does anyone have a link to learn more about dripping? I'm kinda confused with all these flavored carts, empty carts, custom carts etc...

The way I see it:
Flavored carts-cost liek $10 for 5 but most people recomend custom carts (also that I should occasionally drip liquid on the atomizer even when using a flavored cart?

Empty carts-I think these are just like completely blank inside? I figured just for storage or something?

custom carts- Im guessing these are for the liquid people buy? They just pour some liquid into the cartridge?

 

[mistinthewoods]

lightnsurf. Prefilled carts are a LOT more expensive (especially from SE) than using blank carts and filling them with e- liquid. You can get e-liquid from hundreds of online venders. This is what most of us do. That's what the dripping is all about.

 

[lghtnsurf]

No I understand that, but can ANY and ALL carts be filled with eliquid? or do I need to purchase special empty carts for eliquid?

If I can use any than I'd just use up the ones they send me and just refill it with the eliquid?

sorry for all the confusion, I just wanna make sure I understand everything.

 

[Jackal3]

I'd say most cartomizers can be refilled. The 510, KR808, 901, 905 and many others can be refilled simply by dripping liquid into the atomizer end, or by taking out the rubber cap at the mouth end and dripping directly into it.

 

[lghtnsurf]

ok, I guess when I get my SE GOLD I'll give it a try.

 

[Jackal3]

ok, I guess when I get my SE GOLD I'll give it a try.

Yep, carefully, one drop at a time, drip the juice into the hole at the bottom of the cartomizer (the atty side). Each drop will be sucked into the poly fill inside. As the drips start to take longer to get sucked in, stop. Should be about 12-15 drips.

Then, wipe any liquid off the metal connector inside and out on the atty side. I use the corner of a napkin or paper towel. If you think you filled the cartomizer too full, you can gently blow out the remainder juice. Putting your lips on the mouth end, gently blow any excess out the bottom (atomizer side) into a napkin. Wipe the atty side dry again. Then use.

Refilling never quite lasts as long, but it does work. I kept all my cartomizers and refill them all the time. There are links and threads in this forum about refilling, washing, and taking care of your cartomizers.