Dripping

[Leif]

Could someone tell me -- what's the point of drip tips?

I use KR808-D batteries (V2, V4L Stealth, WS Cirrus II) and cartomizers mostly from V2 and Bloog. The cartomizers work great! What would be the advantage of dripping? (I've never tried it.)

And, how does it work? How many puffs do you get after one dripping occasion (one or multiple drops at the same time? I don't know -- you tell me)

 

[dormouse]

1. I recommend you get a manual battery - more sealed against leaks, not dependent on a drag sensor in the tip

2. you get a DSE901 atomizer (or with an adapter you could use a 510 atty) and a DSE901/510 drip tip. I do not recommend the short clear plastic ones. Aluminum worked ok for me. After you are done getting rid of the primer on the atomizer (because that would tast awful)... I usually start by dripping a few drops right on the atty bridge if it is dry. Then wait a minute. vape that using the drip tip. Then when the vapor gets light drip 1-2 more drops down the drip tip, shake downward or puff into the tip to make sure the juice is down, and continue to vape. etc

 

[Rosa]

The main advantage IMO is that you don't need to buy cartomizers or carts or deal with messy fillers and topping off or refilling anything. All you need is a sealed battery (ie: not an automatic), an atomizer, and some sort of mouthpiece.

Put the atomizer on the battery, drip 2-3 drops of e-liquid into the atomizer, pop the mouthpiece on and vape. You can get about 10 drags before you have to drip 2-3 more drops in there.

I like the flavor of cartomizers better but I don't like having to keep buying more and more of them all the time. As for cartridges, they are a PITA and don't wick well so you end up topping off nearly as much as you would if you just drip instead.

Most vapers like the flavor of dripping better than any other method, though, so I'm in the minority there because I do prefer the cartos.

 

[Leif]

Ah.. So, do I understand correctly that if you don't mind ordering enough prefilled cartomizers to last you for several months and keeping them in your fridge (so they don't go bad), then dripping doesn't offer any advantages?
I did just that. Yes it costs more than buying juice and dripping or refilling, but it's still less than half of what actual cigarettes cost.

 

[Leif]

By the way, not saying I'm made of money, but I rarely use up more than 1 cartomizer per day, so if I had to spend half an hour messing with juices to save $2, that's $4 bucks an hour (assuming juice is free, which it isn't) -- that's not even minimum wage!

 

[Hrtbrkr1965]

Half an hour to drip some drops? I guess you could always vape with your pinky sticking out but careful not to walk into any walls with your nose stuck up in the air

 

[Leif]

LOL . Touché, hrtbrkr, but seriously -- I don't think my half an hour estimate is far off. I think if you add up all the time spent dripping compared to screwing on a single cartomizer per day, you might arrive at something similar. It's not enough to measure the time from the droplet leaving the nozzle until it hits the atomizer -- you have to stop what you were doing, find the bottle, wipe off excess, where's that paper towel again (or q-tip or whatever is appropriate).. Not to mention -- what if you're out and about? At a cafe, or restaurant, or a bus, a car, anywhere dripping is impractical? Then there's the atomizer maintenance, dry burning and all that jazz.

It seems to be that dripping is only feasible during the times where you could be doing something better with your time! Just sayin' . To each his or her own.

I'm too busy to drip, but apparently not busy enough to write silly posts on forums.. Go figure.

 

[PaulGotti]

IMO dripping gives better flavor when compared to carts and/or cartomizers

 

[sirogre]

i find dripping is the way to go, no carmalizing and a half hour wow i might get 3 days of dripping out of that but thats what i do and i am use to it, i like the contoured tips opposed to the str8 barrels cuz i get no feed back, it is all personal preferance and found that dripping direct is cheaper for me and it satisfys me

 

[LMP]

LOL . Touché, hrtbrkr, but seriously -- I don't think my half an hour estimate is far off. I think if you add up all the time spent dripping compared to screwing on a single cartomizer per day, you might arrive at something similar. It's not enough to measure the time from the droplet leaving the nozzle until it hits the atomizer -- you have to stop what you were doing, find the bottle, wipe off excess, where's that paper towel again (or q-tip or whatever is appropriate).. Not to mention -- what if you're out and about? At a cafe, or restaurant, or a bus, a car, anywhere dripping is impractical? Then there's the atomizer maintenance, dry burning and all that jazz.

It seems to be that dripping is only feasible during the times where you could be doing something better with your time! Just sayin' . To each his or her own.

I'm too busy to drip, but apparently not busy enough to write silly posts on forums.. Go figure.

The point of dripping is that it gives you an incredible hit. Cartomizers and cartridges are absolutely anemic by comparison. Before you decide you don't like it maybe you should try it. Oh and by the way it is also easier and cheaper.

 

[Rosa]

It's a matter of perspective. I can taste metal when I drip, and I've dripped a lot. I just like the flavor of cartomizers better - yes, some of them can have a perfumy taste (which I don't mind) but they seem to have enhanced overall flavor and TH imo.

 

[Stownz]

I use drip tips on everything, just like the feeling of a nipple in my mouth.

 

[sirogre]

I use drip tips on everything, just like the feeling of a nipple in my mouth.

funny just flat out funny

 

[Michelle M]

Dripping isn't terribly convenient -- for example, when you're driving.

That's not to say I haven't done it.

I like the flavor of juices better with dripping. As in, way better.

It gives you a chance to experience a low-resistance atomizer and what it can do.

I'm using a low resistance 306 right now. Just a couple drops of Camel on it, then the mildest draw elicits a warm, wham sort of hit. Can't be compared to cartomizers. It's the closest thing to an actual cigarette that I know.

If I have to drive a long ways I'll load up the Tornado Tank, even though I'm not crazy about it. It simply lacks the punch of the drip experience. When I'm stationary, it's the drip.

I've used cartomizers and they're great. Though they can be inconsistent from cart to cart. It's kind of liberating not to have to worry about cartomizers.

Get a low resistance atomizer and a drip tip. You must try at least once! AvidVaper.com has them. Just try. You will really be amazed.

 

[sharrymary]

I myself absolutely love the kr808 batts and cartos. No mess No fuss

 

[sirogre]

it is all about what u find and like, i drip so i carry juice like some1 would carry a lighter, it has its draw backs like driving

 

[Leif]

LMP, I do believe that it can give a bigger hit than a cartomizer can -- that makes sense. It's cheaper, no question there. But, easier? How so?

I'll admit cartomizers are a jungle. V2 is hit and miss, V4L is usually miss, and Bloog seem to be extremely consistent, give loads of vapor and don't need any priming. Sure, it's always possible to have even more vapor per puff, but I'm not really looking for that -- I prefer vaping a little at a time, all day. I would so have been a chain-smoker if cigarettes weren't so bad for you -- as it was, I smoked about a pack a day, which is plenty bad enough. Now, I vape all day

 

[Numevexo]

I use a drip tip on my kr8 carto. Usually fill the carto, start vaping, then add a few drops every few vapes. It keeps the carto full and moist all the time. If you try this, keep the PV tilted at a 45 degree angle so the drops fall to the side of the carto and not directly on the center atty part of the carto.
You can also take the filling out of a carto and use it like an atty. Sounds odd, but it works! See vid below:

YouTube - Drip cartomizers

 

[chicagoVPR]

I love dripping with my ego. I'm just using standard 501 atty and it seems to do just fine. I hear there are a lot of options, LR atty, ego atty etc. I'm content for right now

As far as cartos. Since I got my mom into this whole e-cig thing I have found it easier to just teach her to drip as cartos seemed to cause problems.

 

[CardinalWinds]

I definitely go for dripping when time allows and I'm relaxing at home. When I don't have the time or I'm on the go, cartomizers are a good second. Both have their places.