Cart Condom Question

[MaryMarcelle]

Ok this may seem like a stupid question to some, but I'm a big proponent of "there's no such thing as a stupid question" so I'm gonna ask it anyway.

I have been refilling carts and just putting them aside (no condom) to vape whenever I please. I was just getting ready to re-fill some and the thought occurred to me ~ I wonder if these were to sit for a long period of time after refilling w/o use (a few days to a week) would putting the cart condoms on them be beneficial in any way?

Do the cart condoms help keep the liquid fresh and prevent possible dessication? Should I put cart condoms on my refilled carts or will it not make a noticeable difference and won't be worth the extra effort? Thanks!

 

[CatMommy]

I always put my condoms back on.
From a scientific standpoint, I don't know if/how quickly ejuice evaporates/degrades, BUT everything costs money, so I figure, if they're shipped to me with a condom, I'll put them back on if they are going to sit for more than a day.

I do not re-condom them, if they are in my rotation for that day, but I cap them all before I go to bed.

That's what I do.

 

[leaford]

I don't know, but it can't hurt. Personally i never bother with it, and haven't noticed any problem refilling. But then, I didn't refill very often until I started trying the carto condom method.

 

[RanVapor]

I double re-cap my refills and the ones I am not using.

I leave the .... plugs off of the ones I have in rotation, but always have the mouthpiece condom on when not actually vaping. I've read that this may help a little with them not drying out.

But I do this moreso to protect the end that goes in my mouth. I'm not a germaphobe, but I feel more comfortable with that one cap on when I have the cart in my case, or pocket, or car visor, or rolling around on my desk...

 

[deedubl]

I too thought it might help them NOT dry out as quick... but even if that's not true... I have two huskys... hair... blech, damn hair, everywhere!!! 8-o

I put the condoms on if I'm not vaping to keep anything from gettin' on the mouthpiece.

 

[Nilius]

Great question, I am wondering the same thing.

 

[StaceyM]

I filled ahead for about 4 days worth once, and didn't cap/buttplug them..The -day 3 & 4- carts were dried out. Not unvapable, but definitely nothing like day 1.

I cap/buttplug all of them now, right after filling. Keep in mind, the weather here is cold, the heat is on, and the air is dry. Hope that's somewhat helpful.

 

[MaryMarcelle]

Yes, that does help. Thank you everyone for replying. I will start using the cart condoms after re-filling and storing (good thing I save EVERYTHING) Thanks so much!

 

[5cardstud]

I always cap my carts even when I'm done with them so they don't dry out. I heard that your supposed to keep them moist or they burn up quicker.
Deedubl thats a good reson I never thought of, Thanks.

 

[Adrenalynn]

The evaporation rate for PG is quite slow, about 1/3 that of water. Evaporation is measured as a relative rate because it depends upon so many environmental factors, but the standard 1.0 is BuAc, and PG has an evap rate of 0.1 that of BuAC and water has an evap rate of 0.3, so relatively, in the same environment, about 1/3 that of water. But if you imagine setting out 1ml of water in a spoon on the counter, coming back a couple days later and finding it gone, then we can figure the same thing would happen to PG in a week safely...

That's the long answer for "yeah, probably best to cap it"

 

[Nilius]

I filled ahead for about 4 days worth once, and didn't cap/buttplug them..The -day 3 & 4- carts were dried out. Not unvapable, but definitely nothing like day 1.

I cap/buttplug all of them now, right after filling. Keep in mind, the weather here is cold, the heat is on, and the air is dry. Hope that's somewhat helpful.

Very helpful

 

[BakedGoodies]

Would it be the same if the cartos were stored without condoms in an airtight container or a refrigerator? Just curious. Still learning

 

[CatMommy]

Someone with more knowledge of the subject will have to come in and correct me if I'm wrong but:
I would not put uncapped carts in the fridge. I think a fridge has condensation control that would dry the carts out. Some people store their bottled juice in the fridge though.

 

[BakedGoodies]

lol that makes sense. So if you put carts in the fridge with condoms on, would it help preserve the taste/life?

Just curious to see what is best for our beloved cartos

And does juice do good in the fridge? Is there a reason behind it?

 

[Adrenalynn]

Given condensation, I'd rather go with something closer to treating it like wine - "cool dry place" for long-term storage rather than the fridge, but if it's a choice betwixt the fridge and a 110deg F garage - well - go with the fridge.

 

[BakedGoodies]

Alright. What if I took a small cooler and just stored it in there? Would it be better with a small ice pack, or without?

I live in Southern California, in an attic that was turned into a studio apartment...it gets hooot. Even with my AC. Then in winter, it gets freeezing, even with my heater. So just trying to figure out what to do to keep that at a normal temperature year round.

And thanks for everything, family.

 

[Belletrist]

i think a cooler would be a good idea... if it gets too warm in the cooler, you can put in an icepack or stick it in the fridge for a day to cool it down a bit.