Boge Tank Carto's Drying Out?

[rockerlynne]

After a series of issues with different cartos and batteries, (thanks for all the help on my previous thread) I finally purchased some Boge 2ohm double punched flanged cartos to use with my tanks. Seems I get a few great hits off of them and then I get a burnt taste. I have been adding a few drops of juice to the top of the carto and it takes care of the burnt taste, but after a few hits it comes right back. My theory is that the holes are too small and the juice is not getting inside the carto, and therefore drying out. Thoughts? Suggestions? Help!

 

[KeysBum]

Did you fill the cartos before you put them in the tank?

 

[VapeMeStoopid]

What KeysBum said

How thick is your e-liquid as well?

 

[pamdis]

I am very interested in any answers on this as well. I have the same problem and have stopped using carto tanks entirely because of it.

I do fill the carto first - a couple drops at a time slowly letting them absorb until it starts dripping out of the punched holes. Insert into tank and they always seem to work good until the carto runs dry and it never seems to absorb anything from the tank.

EDIT: I always use 70/30 pg/vg liquids.

 

[rockerlynne]

Yes, I fill the cartos beforehand. This is my first time with the Boge cartos, I was having issues with my usual SMOK carts so I switched. Never had this problem with the SMOK. Usually I can watch the liquid in my tank decrease as I vape, but with these the tank stays filled, carto dries out, I add drops to the top of the carto, take a few hits, and back to the drops. This won't work for me, I am quite frustrated. Oh, I have used 50/50 juices in these. Ahlusion House Blend, Ahlusion Smooth Criminal, Totally Wicked Caramel, and Totally Wicked Tobacco.

 

[salemgold]

You need to enlarge the holes on your cartos for the juice that you are using IMO The only way that they could be running dry is if they are not getting enough liquid through the holes.

Another thing that you can try is taking several draws without activating your battery. This pulls liquid into the carto withought vaporizing it.

 

[rockerlynne]

Yes, I do take several draws first. How would I enlarge the holes?

 

[Spazmelda]

Another option, don't know if this is the way you want to go but I'll mention it... You can try thinning your liquid out with some alcohol.

I make DIY liquid at about 50:50 VG to pg, but find that it's a bit too thick, so my ratio is actually 50% VG, 46% PG, and 4% vodka. The vodka is 150 proof (75% alcohol) and I don't taste it in my mixes at all. Other people have tried my liquids and also say they do not taste the vodka, it just thins the liquid out a bit. If you happen to be in recovery or don't keep alcohol in the house, this is not a good option, of course.

If you want to just try this out, you can add a few drops of vodka to a tank and just swish it around to mix.

 

[KeysBum]

You need to enlarge the holes on your cartos for the juice that you are using IMO The only way that they could be running dry is if they are not getting enough liquid through the holes.

Another thing that you can try is taking several draws without activating your battery. This pulls liquid into the carto withought vaporizing it.

What she said.

I use single punch Boge Cartos with 80/20 with no problems. I now recall that I tried the 2-hole version and they did now wick as well. As suggested, try to carefully enlarge a hole if you can.

 

[Muggs]

You need to enlarge the holes on your cartos for the juice that you are using IMO The only way that they could be running dry is if they are not getting enough liquid through the holes.

Another thing that you can try is taking several draws without activating your battery. This pulls liquid into the carto withought vaporizing it.

Exactly. Anything over 30%VG doesn't work well for me in cartos unless I enlarge the holes or punch a third. The Smoke carto filler is less dense than the Boges so the higher VG juices wick better in those.

Honestly the Ikenvape Platinum slotted cartos would work great for you. Check out the difference in hole size.

IKV 510 MEGA Platinum SR S Series

 

[rockerlynne]

I just ordered a bunch of these Boges so I will look into enlarging the holes, or punching another...again, how would I go about this? I don't have a carto punch. Those Mega Platinum's look great, but I need flanged. I think I might try the vodka, but not in my juice unless it is orange juice. I am so frustrated from messing with all of this, maybe a little vodka is exactly what I need!

 

[Spazmelda]

I don't use cartos anymore, but these are the different ways I've punched or made holes in them:

A self piercing saddle valve, you can get these at Home Depot or lowes where the plumbing stuff is:
Saddle Valves by VALUE BRAND - Saddle Valves by Zoro Tools Industrial Supplies

A carto punching tool, available at many ecig sites.

A nail and a jig that I made myself.

A Dremel with a diamond wheel to make a slot.

 

[rockerlynne]

Excellent! Thank you so much! I will go to Home Depot today!

 

[Vermonster13]

I've used a Dremel since the start. I do horizontal slots at the coil though not verticals.

 

[Jason Klein]

I was having problems with the single pre punched boges. I have since switched to the double laser punched and working great now. I was at the point of giving up but glad I didn't. I think my first batch was just bad honestly. Because I wasn't wicking worth a hoot and I even enlarged the hole then added a second and then a third (using a punch from my local hardware store). I was even dripping on the top like you and it was great for a few puffs. Finally I ordered new cartos and have not had a problem since. I have some smok carts that I need to try and just haven't because my newer boges are great! Keep at it.

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[itskohler]

I wish the ikv cartos came in a lower resistance.

 

[Spazmelda]

I've used a Dremel since the start. I do horizontal slots at the coil though not verticals.

I also did horizontal slots. You need to be careful inserting these into the tank though, so that they don't tear up the o-rings or whatever type of seal your tank has. This may not be an issue with flanged cartos, not sure how the tank gets assembled?

 

[rockerlynne]

I swear, if I still enjoyed the taste of analogs this would be a prefect opportunity to have one since I have been at the point of wanting to throw all my vape stuff at a brick wall! Thanks for the answers and support, I won't give up! My order should arrive today, hoping perhaps I have the same experience as Jason Klein and I just happened to get a bad batch on the first go-round.

 

[Train2]

I was gonna suggest those IKV slotted as well.

But here's the other possibility - because a Boge shouldn't just dry out either...
Sounds like maybe your tank isn't "sealed" well - what happens is that when you draw, the juice should get PULLED into the carto. But this won't work right if there's an air leak - anywhere there's an O-ring. So if your caps aren't on tight, or your carto isn't sealing up against the O-rings, it'll let air into the tank and the juice may not get pulled into the holes of the carto.

It's OK to consider enlarging the holes or adding one - but TOO many or too big also won't work right.
I'm using 50/50 juice in all kinds of cartos and getting flow to the carto - all 3 brands (I like the IKV the best, but they all work).

So check your tank!! Maybe try another if you have one.
Maybe replace the O-Rings if you have spares...

 

[r77r7r]

The only Boge I can think of that have flanges are the 1.6 OHM, which can be very hot, causing burning. If these are what you have, some eliquids may burn over 3.7 volts.