Ceramic cartomizers vs polyfill cartomizers

[eko824]

So I'm new to the world of vaping and I've been using smok Tek 510 cartomizers (2.0 ohm). I like them so far but with the thick VG juices, it's kind of a pain in the .... to get the juices evenly distributed throughout the filler and I have to constantly worry about topping it off to keep it wet.

Someone mentioned that there's another type of cartomizer that doesn't use polyfill and just keeps the liquid suspended in the tube. I'd love to hear some opinions on these cartos vs the polyfill ones. Is the filling and maintenance on these things that much better and are there any drawbacks?

Also, what are some brands and models I should check out?

 

[MITRICH]

I have tried a bunch of non filler cartos and I always end up going to poly.
VG is thicker to get through... Try maybe getting the same flavor in a PG/VG mix? 80/20 or 70/30 will ease it up a lot. I know sounds crazy but a few drops of water (CAREFUL with amount) might help too. But do not get crazy just do a mini sample run...

Still best advice is looking for a PG/VG mixed liquid... I would look into that before spending (wasting) money on non filer cartos

 

[eko824]

When I tried the higher PG content mixes, it seemed to irritate my throat too much so I was hoping to stick with the VG juices. Should I just drip the water in or inject it with a syringe like the juices?

 

[MITRICH]

Oh I see I was worried that you might have a PG allergy...
Eh.. the water "method" is really shabby...

I do not how much liquid and empty little bottles you have... but.. Take a little in the bottle and add a few drops (just a few) mix it up and check.. be carefull do not dilute it too much you'll end up wasting the juice..

After you mix a few drops try dripping on the atomizer instead and giving it a trial run...

What sort of hard ware PV, Attys, Carots are we working with?

Once again only try a small amount of "water add method"... well try figuring something else out... just need more info

 

[eko824]

I've got a Riva 510 with Smok Tech 2.0 ohm cartomizers.

 

[MITRICH]

Smok Tech are packed pretty well and are hard to get the liquid into...
Do you have a syrenge with a needle which you can use to "inject" the juice with?

PS you got a damn well packed cartos

 

[eko824]

Yup, I've got an 18 ga, blunted tip needle syringe. I tried sliding the needle down the side of the filler but it's too thick so the filler just gets pushed down. Is it a problem if the filler get pushed down about a 3rd of the way and the wick gets exposed too much?

 

[MITRICH]

Ya.. pushing it that far back might turn into a problem.. You are pushing down on the coil and "might" mess it up..
Thats why I asked about what you are using... The smocketchs that had were packed super tight. They are good cartos performance wise though IMHO.

Few ways out...
Try slightly diluting the juice (very small batch at a time but once again not the best method).
Next time order up some boge brand cartomizers, liberty flights got them and they are located in San Diego so you ll get supplies from them quick (PS I am in NorCal) Electronic Cigarette - Cartomizers - Boge Cartomizers

Which particular non filler cartos were you originally looking into?

Side note look into one of those.. Vape-O-Matic Liquinator 3mL

 

[hairball]

Unfortunately nothing really works well with VG juice unless you go to a tank system like this one...Vape-O-Matic Liquinator 3mL

 

[eko824]

I got my Smok Techs from Liberty-Flights. They're great.

I was looking into the C-E2 R4 ceramic cartos. Any thoughts on them?

 

[hairball]

Unless you thin the juice, ce2's are not the way to go. They can't wick fast enough with a mixed juice let alone a thicker juice. I used to be a ce2 fangirl but got tired of tinkering with them just to get a decent vape. The only really good thing they work well in is a MAP tank that cloudsofvapor.com carries.

 

[MITRICH]

I got my Smok Techs from Liberty-Flights. They're great.

I was looking into the C-E2 R4 ceramic cartos. Any thoughts on them?

Ok glad you know about LF, they often have great deals on quantity items.

The C-e2 r4 I am not gonna be discussing Nor will I ever spend a penny on them

But do check out that last link I gave you for vaporescence tank. IMHO you shod really look into getting one of those..

 

[eko824]

Ok glad you know about LF, they often have great deals on quantity items.

The C-e2 r4 I am not gonna be discussing Nor will I ever spend a penny on them

But do check out that last link I gave you for vaporescence tank. IMHO you shod really look into getting one of those..

You're talking about the Vap-o-matic right?

 

[MITRICH]

You're talking about the Vap-o-matic right?

Ya the last link I gave you in post number 8
Vape-O-Matic Liquinator

 

[eko824]

Gotcha...I'll check it out. Thanks!

 

[MITRICH]

No prob, look into this one Vape-O-Matic Liquinator 3mL

Thats the one I have . It will be good size for using it on your riva. Get it with LR carto.

 

[eko824]

Quick question - with the Vape-o-matic, how often do you have to clean and replace the cartos?

 

[eko824]

And does the vape-o-matic tank itself need to be replaced periodically?

 

[MITRICH]

Clean, you do not have to clean anything.
Just when the carto dies out or decreases in performance you toss it

PS when used in tanks, poly cartomizers run for a great deal of time!

 

[eko824]

So the tank itself never needs to be replaced or cleaned?