Cartomizer not staying "slushy" in tank?

[Serianna]

I have a mini sub, and boge 2.0 (duel punched) And the back end of the polyfill (closest to the drip tip) keeps drying out... Is that normal (I still have to drip when using a tank?) Or is there some quick fix.

It came pre assembled, I Filled the carto with the syringe the way the video on the site said to (pushing needle to the bottom, let some out, move do it again until full, then let it sit and make sure it doesn't need more once it soaked in.) I let it soak for about an hour, checked it once last time and it was fine, no leaking from the thread end and everything was "slushy" so I popped on the drip tip and vaped. Next thing I know it tastes funny, not burnt thank goodness, but just a little off. I check and the back end is dry, I get 5 to 10 puffs and I have to drip again.

 

[bigtiime]

When submersed in juice the carto does tend to dry at the top. I have approx. 10 different tanks and they all work in that manner. It's all a matter of air pressure and the fact that any given liquid is only going to seek it's own level.

 

[Serianna]

Ok, thank you very much! At least I am not doing something wrong!

 

[Serianna]

Ok.... This has me completely puzzled...

The liquid I use is perfectly clear 12mg menthol (well, until the nic oxidizes and turns more tan) but I have a fresh mixed batch that steeped for a week, its still clear, and I tossed some in my mini sub.... and its turning Blue?

Very very pale, but its darkening as they day wears on... is this just some of the black from the Mini subs seal discoloring the liquid, or is menthol one of the "no no" flavors for these tanks like cinnamon? Tastes fine, acts fine, its just blue... Very intrigued!

 

[Michael James]

A trick I found to help keep it flowing well if it starts to dry is just remove the tank, hold a finger tightly on the bottom hole of the atty where it contacts the battery, and take a few good pulls. Gives it more restriction and basically just pulls from the tank so sould be good and soaked in a few good draws.

 

[Serianna]

Oh wonderful! Thanks Michael! Any idea on the whole blue tint thing? LOL My husband thought I was crazy and imagining it until I made him look at it too. Now hes curious as well, and he doesn't even vape.

 

[allen227]

I have a mini sub, and boge 2.0 (duel punched) And the back end of the polyfill (closest to the drip tip) keeps drying out... Is that normal (I still have to drip when using a tank?) Or is there some quick fix.

It came pre assembled, I Filled the carto with the syringe the way the video on the site said to (pushing needle to the bottom, let some out, move do it again until full, then let it sit and make sure it doesn't need more once it soaked in.) I let it soak for about an hour, checked it once last time and it was fine, no leaking from the thread end and everything was "slushy" so I popped on the drip tip and vaped. Next thing I know it tastes funny, not burnt thank goodness, but just a little off. I check and the back end is dry, I get 5 to 10 puffs and I have to drip again.

I have noticed this as well and it is kinda lame if you ask me! Why buy a xxxxxxxl cartomizers or tank, put a ton of liquid in it, and then have to drip every 10 puffs any way? What a gimmick. Tanks or XL cartos don't make any since if the extra capacity is just for looks. I'm I missing something or is this the way it is?

 

[VpnDrgn]

Is this the first time you have used menthol in a tank?
Nic juice is UV reactive. That's why it should be stored
in a cool dark place, preferably in amber glass for long term.
Normally it turns a kinda yellowish color.
Maybe the menthol is causing it to be blue instead.

 

[Serianna]

No, I usually smoke menthol when I am out and about, and I only got my mini sub tank yesterday. Never have I seen it turn blue before, just a yellowed brown or "tan" color. All my liquids are stored in a wooden box near the AC unit vent to keep it cool and dark. Also keep them in amber glass already (I had a ton of them leftover from my aromatherapy kick a few years ago.) The only stuff that is not in amber glass right now is my squeezable drip bottle (1/2 oz size) that I keep in my pocket or purse for away from home.

 

[r77r7r]

I have the same set-up as OP, no dry hits or burning. I think it takes some getting used to after using them out of a tank.

These are giving me a perfect hit every time. I think of it as a good fuel injection system, perfect amount everytime.

The extra that used to go on top of the carto is now instead in the tank.

 

[V4ping20four7]

I have noticed this as well and it is kinda lame if you ask me! Why buy a xxxxxxxl cartomizers or tank, put a ton of liquid in it, and then have to drip every 10 puffs any way? What a gimmick. Tanks or XL cartos don't make any since if the extra capacity is just for looks. I'm I missing something or is this the way it is?

The level of juice in a tank will level out to the the same level in the carto, hence the top of the carto will dry out, the coils are at the bottom, and so is the hole so it will stay soaked with juice, doesn't matter if the top portion of the carto isn't saturated, coil isn't up there.

As far as XL cartos, they just initially hold more juice, the juice due to gravity, will settle to the bottom of the carto and dry from the top down as you vape, unless you vape upside down then the coil will dry out and you'll have gravity force the juice to the top of the cart, get a burnt taste and a mouthfull of juice.

 

[allen227]

Next thing I know it tastes funny, I check and the back end is dry, I get 5 to 10 puffs and I have to drip again.

I get this with all my cartos and tanks, I to have filled completely and let soak for a LONG time. Still they dry out and taste gets off quickly I am as interested in advise as you as to what might be going wrong.

 

[allen227]

unless you vape upside down then the coil will dry out and you'll have gravity force the juice to the top of the cart, get a burnt taste and a mouthfull of juice.

Well you got it nailed I frequently vapes on my head, any one else have anything else to add to thiss? As us circus clowns need real advise.

 

[Serianna]

Thank you V4ping20four7! That explained the dry issue well, greatly appreciated. I was concerned as there is a dark colored "wire" looking object coming out from the end of the polyfill and I was concerned the coil extended throughout it. Knowing that if the mouth peice end gets dry it is not going to burn the poly helps greatly.

I am sure everyone can tell I have never used a Carto before yesterday

Now, about that blue liquid

 

[V4ping20four7]

Well you got it nailed I frequently vapes on my head, any one else have anything else to add to thiss? As us circus clowns need real advise.

It's not rocket science man, if the coil is at the bottom of the carto and the hole in the carto to feed the carto from the juice in the tank is at the bottom and the hole is big enough for the viscosity of the juice then the coil WILL stay wet and vape properly until the level of juice in the tank goes below the hole. The top of the carto batting(mouthpiece end) being dry has no bearing on how it vapes and WILL dry out to the level of juice in the tank. The hole in the carto should be similar in size as the pic, if not then the juice may not soak in fast enough.
I was just trying to add a little humor, my bad, but the rest of my post are about as real of advice as you can get.

 

[Serianna]

Thanks for the pic. Yeah my pre punched Boge 2.0's have holes that size, so I was worrying over nothing.

also, the funny taste went away after using it for a few hours. Thought I had cleared out the primer well enough but I suppose not since its gone now.

 

[classwife]

Moved to Atomizer,Cartomizer and Tank Discussion

 

[allen227]

I have had cartos burn while there is still .8 ml of juice in them after less than a days use, ask me how I know, hmmm, cause I extracted the juice and measured it. I didn't get any juice in my mouth and at the time as I wasn't standing on my head. Yet it still burned. The off taste is something I experience with all cartos when they are filled, some times it goes away, some times the cartomizers hit the garbage can after 1 day of foul taste. I fear if they aren't kept wet they will burn which is why I probably will not be spending extra money on larger capacity cartos any more just to constantly top them off. I don't need a lesson in physics, I more than comprehend the way it is SUPPOSED to work. Now isn't that one of the great things about technology, it doesn't always work like it's supposed to now does it? Hopefully, as you may see, humor isn't always taken how you intend it. Sarcasm is a better definition of what I read and I returned it in full. So for futer reference sarcasm often irritates others but rarely, actually answers or resolves any real issues.

 

[V4ping20four7]

I have had cartos burn while there is still .8 ml of juice in them after less than a days use, ask me how I know, hmmm, cause I extracted the juice and measured it. I didn't get any juice in my mouth and at the time as I wasn't standing on my head. Yet it still burned. The off taste is something I experience with all cartos when they are filled, some times it goes away, some times the cartomizers hit the garbage can after 1 day of foul taste. I fear if they aren't kept wet they will burn which is why I probably will not be spending extra money on larger capacity cartos any more just to constantly top them off. I don't need a lesson in physics, I more than comprehend the way it is SUPPOSED to work. Now isn't that one of the great things about technology, it doesn't always work like it's supposed to now does it? Hopefully, as you may see, humor isn't always taken how you intend it. Sarcasm is a better definition of what I read and I returned it in full. So for futer reference sarcasm often irritates others but rarely, actually answers or resolves any real issues.

Sarcasm is a form of humor of which you apparently have no sense of, I stand by my answers, I feel they were helpful to those may actually not understand how a cartomizer or a tank works, so, you can keep your future reference suggestion, I also need no lesson.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

A trick I found to help keep it flowing well if it starts to dry is just remove the tank, hold a finger tightly on the bottom hole of the atty where it contacts the battery, and take a few good pulls. Gives it more restriction and basically just pulls from the tank so sould be good and soaked in a few good draws.

If you have a mod that has a flat top you may also be able to push your tank down onto the top of the mod to block airflow and take a few pulls to suck the juice into the carto.

Saves a couple seconds of removing your tank.