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Delilah718

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Sorry about you guys' cartomizer woes of late. I wish I had something to offer in the way of suggestions :(

Awww, thanks KJ1 {{hugs}}

I was wondering, because you were talking about punching too hard. I'd suggest changing vendors and see if that solves the problems. Like I said, I really like Crystal Clear vaping. I just ordered 15 Boge standard cartos for $19.90. And the shipping's free!

Yes, I thought perhaps I was punching too hard and started punching lightly....I wonder if all five boxes are duds now! I'm afraid to keep trying and throwing away juice :facepalm:

So I found some old Boge that had the black label and have been delabeling and cleaning off the glue -- this one is working okay... so far :crosses fingers: :)

That's where I got mine, too, and I had nothing but problems with them. I have never had a problem with CCV, so I may go back to them, I just really liked the $23 for 5 box deal at Surevapes!

In other news, I got my new tips from Mawn and oh my goodness, I love them! Especially the one with the window. I like watching the vapor swirl around. Pictures in a bit! :)

So I am not alone with my duds from Surevapes! Sorry Katann!

Sweet Trippy! :thumbs:

Before I got into RBA's, I preferred the Smoktech L/R cartos. SureVapes has an excellent deal on 5 (25 total cartos) boxes of these - $30, shipped. But I never got the hang of tanks, so I can't speak to how well these might work for you.

Anyway, better luck!

Edit: Somehow I assumed you were using the Boges, which is why I mentioned the Smoktechs. If I'm wrong, sorry for offering stupid advice. I'll just go have another cup of coffee, lol.

Heeeheee, you assumed correctly -- they are Boge -- I may give Smoketech a try next go round. Thanks! :wub:
 

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Morning/Afternoon everyone! I'm having my first cup of joe and boy is it good.

So sorry Delilah about the cartos btdt.

Vintage, Hope that you get some rest on your days off.

Bert, Can't wait to see more of your angel.

Reidus, I use the same punch and method as you except I usually only do one hole (two or three if burning carto batch).

Kill, I love the flatmouth peanuts. You beat me to that blue one. I did get a small blue donut. I've never gotten a shorter one though. Hopefully one day

Hi Readmermaid! Great to see ya back.

I just got trippy mail from Mawn. They are the smallest I have ever seen. I wub :wub: wub them. I will do pictures in a little bit of them and the one that I got from Vaporleaf.
 
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De, maybe your not punching far enough and therefore not able to draw enough juice into the carto. if you are topping it off, it may explain why it vapes good initially then burns.

Hi Damselle :)

After I punch I use a paper clip to check if I punched a hole. I'm not topping off
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Morning/Afternoon everyone! I'm having my first cup of joe and boy is it good.

So sorry Delilah about the cartos btdt.

Vintage, Hope that you get some rest on your days off.

Bert, Can't wait to see more of your angel.

Reidus, I use the same punch and method as you except I usually only do one hole (two or three if burning carto batch).

Kill, I love the flatmouth peanuts. You beat me to that blue one. I did get a small blue donut though. I've never gotten a shorter one though. Hopefully one day

Hi Readmermaid! Great to see ya back.

I just got trippy mail from Mawn. They are the smallest I have ever seen. I wub :wub: wub them. I will do pictures in a little bit of them and the one that I got from Vaporleaf.

HI Willowkinz :)

btdt? Biting the dust? :laugh:

PICS!!!!!!!
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Wow! I just noticed! I've been smoke free for 240 days! By some calendars, that's 8 months! Booyah!
Grats Reidus!

HI Willowkinz :)
btdt? Biting the dust? :laugh:
PICS!!!!!!!
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Hehe, hehe, lol, btdt = been there, done that.
Just a thought, after you punch carto, top carto off, put it in the tank, do you let it sit for a wee bit? I reaaaalllly try to not vape until it sits for about 5 minutes (I know that longer than necessary, but it gives me time to make a cup of coffee or pour a glass of sweet tea, sometimes I just get lost in the kitchen and then remember that I have to go find my ecig).
 

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OK yeah yeah I'm always last to get Tripped thanks to your civil servants...... But I still thank them for bringing me a pair of gems :)

I've never given these blue and white swirls (laminate?) much attention but it is soo cool.... I'm lovin' my Mystery Tip

Thanks you so much Bert...... Hoping you and Beata are shredding today !!!



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With flash... damn can't wait til the sun comes back to let my TT's shine.


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Grats Reidus!


Hehe, hehe, lol, btdt = been there, done that.
Just a thought, after you punch carto, top carto off, put it in the tank, do you let it sit for a wee bit? I reaaaalllly try to not vape until it sits for about 5 minutes (I know that longer than necessary, but it gives me time to make a cup of coffee or pour a glass of sweet tea, sometimes I just get lost in the kitchen and then remember that I have to go find my ecig).

That's a great suggestion! I typically fill the carto before I punch it, assuming it's a new carto. This gives me a chance to see if the carto's working (I've only had a bad carto once or twice ever, but you never know, lol).
 

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That's what I'm using Reidus -- I've even tried turning less than 7, like 5 or 6
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Deli, are you prefilling them and then let them set for a bit before vaping on them? Also maybe the problem is that your holes are too small and not letting enough juice in them.

I do mine like Reid does but I also let the juice soak in for a bit. I prefill the carto after punching via the bottom condom method.
 

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As promised pics of tips sorry if large pics (I never can get the pics scaled down right).

From Mawn&Co. batch. Alien Tech Honey Donut then Blue Honey Flat Tip Donut.
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1st from couple sale ago, 2nd from Vaporleaf, 3rd wee little blue honey donut from Mawn&Co.
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Collection pics with wee little "Pippin" tip gifted by Delilah
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Love all tips in my collection but the last few sales are my favs (til more come along, hehe). Oh, I keep forgetting that I have a couple tips in the spa. They needed a vacation to colorado.
 
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Hey Sweet D I just received some cartos in a coop (50) and they were Cheep, I'll share with ya if ya want some. They are Boge and I put them in the tank Red gave me and they are working Great. (oh already pre- punched)

You're just wonderful OWB... Thank you very much! :wub: I'll shoot you a PM :D

Grats Reidus!

Hehe, hehe, lol, btdt = been there, done that.
Just a thought, after you punch carto, top carto off, put it in the tank, do you let it sit for a wee bit? I reaaaalllly try to not vape until it sits for about 5 minutes (I know that longer than necessary, but it gives me time to make a cup of coffee or pour a glass of sweet tea, sometimes I just get lost in the kitchen and then remember that I have to go find my ecig).

Yes, I usually let it soak for about 5 minutes... maybe I've been a bit impatient since experiencing duds! I'll have to time myself again :laugh: Thanks Willow :wub:

Deli, are you prefilling them and then let them set for a bit before vaping on them? Also maybe the problem is that your holes are too small and not letting enough juice in them.

I do mine like Reid does but I also let the juice soak in for a bit. I prefill the carto after punching via the bottom condom method.

Yes I am prefill using the condom method too and let it soak... but I may have lost patience this morning ... I'll go back to the 7 half turns to make sure ;) Thanks Sashiekins!
 
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