Bad Cartos and More

[Buckstop]

I am new to this, received most of my stuff from V4L last week and vaped off and on last week. I finally found a flavor I really liked-WOW peppermint--and started officially full-time yesterday. I was pleased to find that my carto lasted all day yesterday and got a few hits this morning before it fizzled out. The next 2 I tried from the same package leave a lot of juice on my lips and don't seem to be working properly. And then the 4th one was fine and I am now using it.

Is there anything I can do with the 2 that seem to be overfull or is something else wrong with them?

I am planning to order more today. I just love the flavor and it is keeping me off of analogs. I have smoked 2+ packs a day for most of 37 years. I never thought I would find anything that would help me get off them the way this seems to. I am thrilled overall. But I am concerned that 2 out of the package of 5 are not right.

Also, I plan to order the juice to fill my own. The best info I have found on here is that the large bottle should fill about 20 cartridges? Forgive me if I don't have the terms right yet. I am still learning.

Any help given this newbie would be greatly appreciated.

 

[IMWylde]

Take the overfilled ones and cover the battery end with some toilet tissue then blow thru the hole on the other end you should hear some bubbling and the tissue should collect the excess fluid. Just a couple of small blows should clear it so it will work.

 

[Buckstop]

Thank you. I wondered if something like that would work. So, this DOES happen then some??

Also, like most people I have tried packs of things I didn't care for until I found the one I did. Can I refill those with the peppermint fluid? I am still a little confused on which cartos I can refill with what. Or if it matters.

I do appreciate the help. I honestly feel this will save my life. While I have no real health problems yet I was getting to where I coughed a lot and not just early in the morning. Already, on day 2, I am hardly coughing and my taste buds are returning. My mouth doesn't feel like an ashtry. Of course the down side is that my coffee doesn't taste as good as it did! LOL but I can live with that.

 

[Kimmy]

Thank you. I wondered if something like that would work. So, this DOES happen then some??

Also, like most people I have tried packs of things I didn't care for until I found the one I did. Can I refill those with the peppermint fluid? I am still a little confused on which cartos I can refill with what. Or if it matters.

I do appreciate the help. I honestly feel this will save my life. While I have no real health problems yet I was getting to where I coughed a lot and not just early in the morning. Already, on day 2, I am hardly coughing and my taste buds are returning. My mouth doesn't feel like an ashtry. Of course the down side is that my coffee doesn't taste as good as it did! LOL but I can live with that.

Every once in awhile I get cartos that aren't working correctly. I notice it in the batches I recieve that I stock up on like cinnamon roll. Been getting a couple here and there that don't last more than 10minutes, don't work, or are overfilled. The quality control in China is less than stellar. They are refilling the cartos by hand with a syringe, so there is a lot of room for error. When you encounter a bad carto, just keep in mind these three words: Made in China. Hahhaa

I'm glad you like peppermint so much, it really is an awesome flavor. One bottle of juice lasts me FOREVER it seems. I still have some from months ago since I rotate. However, my cinnamon roll juice is half way done after 2 weeks..and I am a heavy vaper. You can refill a carto you don't like with peppermint if you believe the two flavors will compliment each other. Also, you can clean out your cartos. I honestly just buy blanks and refill those. Too much hassle for me to boil cartos and such...too much room for error in my opinion. I just prefer to throw all my used prefilleds in bin for if a ban ever does truly happen. If you buy blanks, they are pretty cost effective. I refill mine with the initial condom refill method, and just top off for days. I get a lot of life out of them.

I'm glad you choose ecigs...you made a very wise choice. You'll start to see even more health improvements along the way. I think the two things I was most impressed with was that my horrible morning cough vanished. (I'm 21 and sounded like an old lady every morning). Also, I can take longer hikes, run a couple extra miles, and ride my bike up hills. It truly is a miracle.

A warm welcome to you. Enjoy the ride, it only gets better from here, my friend.

 

[keyzygirl]

When I read the title of your thread I expected to hear a rant of horror.It sounds like your doing okay and enjoying your experience.Just keep going and stay off the cigs.

 

[Buckstop]

Kimmy, thank you. You gave me lots of good information and encouragement. ha. on the 3 words. yes, you are right. I will remember. that DID cross my mind.

I wondered about cinnamon roll and also the apple/cinnamon. I will try the both in time.

Thank you again....


Keyzygirl--you are right. it does sound horrible. I didn't mean it that way. I doubt I can change the thread title, but I will try. Thank you for your good thoughts.

 

[keyzygirl]

LOL,Im just glad your doing good.Keep it up!

 

[ProStreet]

However, my cinnamon roll juice is half way done after 2 weeks..and I am a heavy vaper.

half way done after 2 weeks and your a heavy vaper? A 30ml bottle of 36mg lasts me about 5 to 6 days.

 

[dreamchildwest]

Kimmy...I really thought you gave a most thoughtful and encouraging answer to Buckstop. This is why we come to the forum: to learn and to find support. Your response exemplifies exactly why so many of us return again and again!

And Buckstop...as has already been stated here...ENJOY THE RIDE!

 

[Kimmy]

half way done after 2 weeks and your a heavy vaper? A 30ml bottle of 36mg lasts me about 5 to 6 days.

Haha, I don't know why juice lasts me so long. Could have something to do with the fact I stock up on the cinnamon roll cartos and just top off every so often. I love my prefilleds!

I have only ever completely finished one bottle of liquid..and it was a sample size. I'm weird, but at least I have a boatload of juice!

 

[jeffree]

You found the right place. Buck. V4L and the fine group of folks in this forum gave me what I needed to quit those nasty cigs. Take notes, search a lot, bring questions... and do whatever you need to make it happen, including ordering enough supplies so that you'll never be short even if the mail's slow. A few higher mg (18mg+) cartos might help, too, during any tough times. Welcome aboard!

 

[VapingRulz]

I think that each carto refill is 1ml max, which means that you should get about 30 refills per bottle of juice.

If you love the WOW Peppermint (me too - it's my new favorite!) I'd suggest you try the Chocolate Peppermint (tastes like a York) and the new WOW Coffee. Both are excellent.

The WOW Banana and Razzberry are good too, if you are feeling adventurous and want to try some fruit flavors.

 

[Buckstop]

All of you here have been awesome and very encouraging to me. I am so happy I have found this forum and discovered this new way of life.

Thank you to everyone! You just don't know how much this has helped.

I am going to figure out how to put the little box below my messages that show how many days i have been off of analogs and how much I have saved. Day 3 of the rest of my life!

 

[IMWylde]

I think you need a few more posts. Once you are able to add a signature you can find those little sig boxes with the non-smoking stats. Just remember they lie

 

[Buckstop]

I see. I guess I do need a few more posts. So...here is one more! Thanks again!

 

[Ncjasonr]

Brought 3 carts to work, 2 brand new ones, a blank with peppermint patty one prefilled wowboy, finished the first put the brand new one on........ dead......... put the wowboy prefilled......... quit working after 5 mins. Changed batteries same............ I'm an airtraffic controller with no nicotine for 3 1/2 more hours grrrrrr! What are the chances, I get 2 bad carts on the same day. ...

 

[Buckstop]

Oh, I dunno. That is generally my luck. Ha. I keep telling myself--"At least I have my health.."

 

[Ncjasonr]

Think I'm just gonna keep a few blanks and a 5ml of something I don't vape often in my locker for worst case scenario :/ lesson learned, but managed not to bum a smoke on the bright side

 

[Buckstop]

That WOULD be a great idea.

You did very, very well.

 

[Cinjay]

Funny you should say that about bad carto's. Just popped open a new box of tobacco sample pack to try for my morning fix with my coffee.
The first cart would not screw on to the battery. tried all 3 batteries...nothing.UGH
Second carto EMPTY no vapor no taste no nothing. Talk about frustration.
Third carto...juice all over my lips.
On the fourth carto. So far so good. I did send V4L an email to let them know.
I usually am not the type of person to complain,but no nicotine with my first cup of coffee brought out the devil in me.