Cartomizer question

[moze229]

I'm posting this in the V4L forum because this is the first PV line that I've had experience with. It's not that I'm having a problem, but have noticed something that I'd like to get input on.

My experience with all of this so far has been good. I've managed to get a pattern down to where I can vape like I smoke. What I mean is, instead of taking a few drags here and there, I vape the whole "cigarette" in one sitting. So what I've done is use two cartomizers at a time. I take a few puffs off of one, then finish off with the second one because they get hot. I've also noticed that all of the cartomizers that I use only produce three or four good draws before they start to dwindle. Then once they sit for a while they are good to go again. Is this a common feature of the cartomizer? My theory is that all of the juice near the element gets "used up" after a few puffs, but once it sits for a while the juice has a chance to resaturate the media evenly.

I've not done the dripping method yet, but plan to in the future. For now I'd like to stick to the cartomizers for the convenience. As always, thanks in advance.

 

[jamvector]

Your instinct is correct, you are heating up the liquid in the vicinity of the atomizer, and by vaping the way you are, it needs to resaturate as you assumed. My suggestion is to try using the coolcarts, as they have higher resistance and therefore use less current than the wow / premium line - net effect, cooler cartomizer for those who vape heavily over shorter durations. I might also suggest getting a bottle of juice of the same flavor as the carts you're using, and add 5-10 drops into the wick every other smoke break or so. This will give you a chance to try refilling (not to be confused with dripping onto atomizers of the 3-piece variety), and will keep your cartos moist and fresh.

 

[Adrenalynn]

There is also some battery "sag" to consider there too, where setting the battery aside will allow the cell to "recover" and deliver more current.

Using a constant high-amperage supply will demonstrate this effect.

 

[moze229]

These are great points - thanks!