cartos, clearomizers, atomizers....? Which do you use?

[tuekee]

I've recently ordered a good variety of different toys for my ecig and can't decide which I wanna stick with. I ordered some cartos, but didn't care from them. I got some clearomizers that I like, but they seem like after a couple fills they "burn" the juice. Most tanks I don't like because the juice flavor seems dull.

Am I doing something wrong? So far I think the best I've used is a Kanger tank style, but I seem to have the problem with fryed juice on that one after a couple refills too. So my question is what everyone else is using. If you could give me some ideas I'd love it.

Some points of interest

-how many fills do you use before you clean/throw out
-how is flavor
-resistance levels or do you think it matters
-anything else useful...maybe like where you get them

 

[Beccca]

I like dual coil and single coil cartos....hate cleros and never tried tanks....thats it in a nutshell,

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome to ECF, but your answer is hard to get to . As I use all of those devices , at different times , on different devices . I have been using Boge 2.0 ohm carto's lately , as well as some Vivi-Novas , and some Kanger T-3's , And I like all of them . As far as cleaning and what not . It depends on how much you use them . If you chain vape , you will be cleaning or tossing out alot more . But alot of these devices are re-buildable . On the Vivi's , I use them until the flavor starts diminishing , and usually the resistance of the device , starts getting higher ( gunked up ) I re-wick them . Pretty cheap and easy to do . You can also just buy replacement heads for them , but much , much cheaper to do it yourself . Hope that helps . Good luck

 

[rob2655]

I started with clearos, and like Beccca, grew to hate them pretty quickly. I moved on to Vivi Nova Minis, and while those are good and super easy to refill, I've started using carto tanks (these Smoktech ones from Kalamazoo Vapor) and LOVE them. They can be a pain to learn how to fill initially, but once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad. It's worth whatever hassle there is, though, because the flavor is soooo much better, and the vapor production is significantly better than the clearos, too.

I also have been using atomizers and have really grown to love dripping. Since I'm a new vaper, I've ordered a bunch of different juice, and love being able to switch flavors quickly and and test things out.

 

[inhalexhale]

go for a rebuildable atomizer, most say its not beginner friendly but it really isnt that hard, 1 youtube video and you'll know what you're doing. gives a great quality vape too

 

[Chimney34]

I started with clearos, and like Beccca, grew to hate them pretty quickly. I moved on to Vivi Nova Minis, and while those are good and super easy to refill, I've started using carto tanks (these Smoktech ones from Kalamazoo Vapor) and LOVE them. They can be a pain to learn how to fill initially, but once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad. It's worth whatever hassle there is, though, because the flavor is soooo much better, and the vapor production is significantly better than the clearos, too.

For the sake of saying the same thing this was my experience exactly. Still use my novas & just got into carto tanks. Ill be sticking to those! Wayyyy less fiddling once you get the priming part down.

 

[darkhood]

+1Vivi Nova's and I use a 306 drippy attyface to test flavors

 

[darkhood]

drippy attyface...i like that...

 

[lamarrk]

I've used the eGo ce4 clearomizer and the vivi nova 3.5 (like it better). Really thinking about going to a cartomizer when I get my eVic in. Most comments I've read seem to really like the cartomizers. My problem is deciding which would be the best to start out with.

 

[shihchuansun]

Have tried CE2, MTBCC, VIVI novas and like the MTBCC the best. Never a dry hit, but have to deal with leaks some times if I draw too hard.

 

[Johnnie Price]

I use Echomizers, which are a specific cartomizer designed for a specific battery. They hold 3 ml of juice, and I just threw 2 out after rotating them for a good month. The coil didn't pop, I just figured after a month they were good to be tossed out.

 

[Katya]

Hi Tuekee and welcome to the forum. I also use them all, or have used them in the past. They all work, the trick is to learn how to use correctly.

Cartomizers are good for 5-10 ml, more if used in a tank, then I throw them out.

Clearomizers can be refilled many times; I really like bottom changeable-coil atties and clearos, like eGo-C atties (with plastic tanks), kanger T3, evod etc. Some clearos with top CC are fine also. I love them because when the coil gets dirty, you can just take it out and pop a new one for a brand new clearomizer. old coils can be easily cleaned.

If you have specific questions about a problem or a piece of hardware, I highly recommend doing a google search or using an advanced search feature on this forum. You'll find dozens of threads and plenty of in-depth information from actual users.

Resistance matters alot! The higher the wattage, the hotter the vape. Some flavors do well with more heat (coffees, tobaccos) while delicate flavors like fruit like it cooler.

 

[_more_]

I use the Vivi Nova. Answers to your questions below

-how many fills do you use before you clean/throw out Never counted but i been using the same one over a week
-how is flavor Very good flavor because I make my own juice and make it stronger for the Vivi Nova
-resistance levels or do you think it matters I don't know
-anything else useful...maybe like where you get them I get them from anywhere they have them at a good price

I've recently ordered a good variety of different toys for my ecig and can't decide which I wanna stick with. I ordered some cartos, but didn't care from them. I got some clearomizers that I like, but they seem like after a couple fills they "burn" the juice. Most tanks I don't like because the juice flavor seems dull.

Am I doing something wrong? So far I think the best I've used is a Kanger tank style, but I seem to have the problem with fryed juice on that one after a couple refills too. So my question is what everyone else is using. If you could give me some ideas I'd love it.

Some points of interest

-how many fills do you use before you clean/throw out
-how is flavor
-resistance levels or do you think it matters
-anything else useful...maybe like where you get them

 

[GiraffeSecks]

been using vivi nova mini clearmoizer
how many fills do you use before you clean/throw out ANSWER: the atomizer seems to last me a good 3 weeks each
-how is flavor ANSWER: at first i really digged it, but then again it was my first n only tank or anything i tried, after trying my friends carto tank system i would say the clearomizer has less in taste
-resistance levels or do you think it matters: i prefer 2ohm res. i cant seem to tell too much of a difference though
-anything else useful...maybe like where you get them: i shop around for the cheapest deals or wherever i can find a coupon, i haven't used the same vendor twice

 

[tuekee]

this may be a dumb question, but can you rewick anything? Or are there only certain ones that can be rewicked

 

[dapir8]

started with 306 atomizers and cartridges but was too much hassle. Moved on to 510 Boge and dual coil ST cartos, then got into and still with J tanks (5.5ml and 3.3ml) and Artemas / ST DCT loacking tanks. Haven't found a reason yet to try a clearo or RBA.

 

[Roxstar]

I've only used cartos so far and I'm not a fan. I'm only a couple weeks into vaping, so I still have to give the carto tanks a try. My biggest con for them is the constant need to refill them. That's why I think a tank may help. I've got some clearos on the way, they just seem like they might be easier.

 

[zapped]

Carto tank all the way for me......WORLD of difference between those and regular cartos and IMO much better than clearomizers as well.

Only thing that provides more flavor is dripping or an RBA.

 

[dam718]

this may be a dumb question, but can you rewick anything? Or are there only certain ones that can be rewicked

There is no such thing as dumb questions here! The whole premise of this forum is to share information about vaping If you don't ask questions, regardless of how dumb you may think it is, how can we share that information?

Easy answer to your NOT dumb question is no, not everything can be re-wicked.

Typically, cartomizers and atomizers can be refilled but once the coil pops you just throw it away and put on a new one.

Rebuildable Atomizers are able to have the wicks and coils replaced relatively easy.

There are many clearomizers out now that have removable atomizer heads which can be easilly replaced, and with a little leg work these head assemblies can have the wicks and coils replaced as well.

And some clearomizers, with a steady hand, can be disassembled and have the wick and coil replaced. Like the CE style "Stardust" clearomizers. It's more difficult, and in my opinion not worth the trouble. The cost of a clearomizer with a removable atomizer head is only a dollar or so more than a disposable clearomizer. So, for me, I don't waste my money on the disposables anymore.

Hope that helps!

 

[bob_]

I've been using the Tabac BCC -- a Kanger T3 clone -- and it's worked pretty well, but unfortunately it mutes the flavor compared to cartomizers. I'm thinking of switching to rebuildable atomizers, though those seem to take quite a bit of experience and work.

Tanks are super easy, but they don't taste quite as good. It's taken me a few months to realize there's a good reason people don't just use tanks rather than cartos or atomizers.