Dusting off my ego-T. need some pointers.

[powpowmeow]

Hahah, wasnt gurgling, but i get your point. Thanks for the replies guys. I have been switching between 3 different cartos, all filled with their own flavor. So i only use one about once a day, then switch to another. so when i pull up the new one, (its not really new, its already been used, but its the first time ive used it in about a day) i drop in a couple drops. otherwise it hits pretty dry, not dangerously so that it tastes burned, but very little flavor. is this improper?
i guess im having a problem finding the happy medium between flavor and proper carto use.
but i have defnitely been getting liquid in the rubber mouthpiece, but it sounds like it was just condensation. that makes sense as it wasnt as bitter as pure liquid would be.
im well aware of how dangerous cigs are, and i am not looking to go back, did not smoke lastnight, but when i get a wet cough that feels reminscent of bronchitis from sucking on an ecig, thats scary

thanks again for posting guys

 

[powpowmeow]

one more question
when one of these cartos starts getting real hot, and the battery starts blinking, does this mean the carto needs more liquid, or its just spent, or what?
thanks again fellas

 

[kademic]

you ususally do need to prime a carto when its in a tank, dont really know otherwise. if the carto is hot, kinda like hotboxxing a cig, slow down and take longer slower drags and give it a rest time like a real cig. when battery light is flashing, should just be associated to the battery dying and not mean anything about the cart

 

[n9emz]

Blinking, if the battery will fire again afterwards, signals over-running the safety auto-shutdown time. I have a several older model eGO batts with a 15+ second shutdown that won't blink at all until they run low on charge....they blink 8 times and won't refire until I charge them.

I have 5 eGO batts with the green/yellow/red LED and 5-click safety that will shut down and blink when I over-run their 12-second drag time. The button LED glows green from full down to 50% charge; yellow from 50% down to 25% charge; then red when they're 75% discharged and it's time to recharge.

I have two eGO batts with blue/orange/red LED and 3-click safety that have a 7-second drag time before they blink 8 times and shut down. Color changes indicate the same states of charge as the G/Y/R LED models....I really hate them and regret their purchase....use them for backup only....because I can't get a decent double hit out of them without them shutting down on me.

There may be other model eGO batts that operate differently but I don't have any but those described above. Additionally, my 510 batts blink for the same reason....trying to fire them past the safety auto-shutdown time.....about ten seconds. They just blink like crazy and won't refire when they require charging.

 

[Tom10]

Hahah, wasnt gurgling, but i get your point. Thanks for the replies guys. I have been switching between 3 different cartos, all filled with their own flavor. So i only use one about once a day, then switch to another. so when i pull up the new one, (its not really new, its already been used, but its the first time ive used it in about a day) i drop in a couple drops. otherwise it hits pretty dry, not dangerously so that it tastes burned, but very little flavor. is this improper?
i guess im having a problem finding the happy medium between flavor and proper carto use.
but i have defnitely been getting liquid in the rubber mouthpiece, but it sounds like it was just condensation. that makes sense as it wasnt as bitter as pure liquid would be.
im well aware of how dangerous cigs are, and i am not looking to go back, did not smoke lastnight, but when i get a wet cough that feels reminscent of bronchitis from sucking on an ecig, thats scary

thanks again for posting guys

I like to use a syringe with capacity markings on it to fill a new carto. I know that a new carto takes over 3 ml, so I put 3 ml in the syringe. I go down the side of the carto to the bottom and slowly push the plunger as I go up - evenly distributing the juice from bottom to top. Then, I go to the other side of the carto and do the same thing - the key being slowly adding the juice going from the bottom up. If I have a little bit of juice left in the syringe after going from bottom to top several times, I slowly go around and around the top of the filler distributing the rest of the juice. I usually set the carto down on a paper towel (mouthpiece end up) and let it sit for several minutes. I look on the paper towel for any leakage - indicating either over-filling or uneven filling. If there's not even a drop, it's ready to go. If there's a pool of liquid on the paper towel, I messed up and either filled with too much or not in an even manner. I gently tap the carto on the paper towel to let the juice settle in the carto and wipe any excess juice off the bottom. I might do this several times - including blowing out the center tube on cartos that I messed up bad in filling. Obviously, a properly filled carto with the juice distributed evenly is going to have the best flavor and vapor.

To top off a previously filled carto, I use the same procedure - just with less juice in my syringe - maybe 1 to 1.5 ml, and I don't top it off until the flavor reduces or the draw becomes somewhat dry. You can look at the fill on the top of the carto and usually tell when it's getting dry and needs more juice. I always blow out my mouthpiece when I top off a carto, so this keeps the condensation in the mouthpiece down to a minimum. If you hear something coming from the mouthpiece when you draw, stop and blow it out right then. I hope this helps you.

A blinking battery light nearly always means that it's time to charge your battery. The carto getting WARM to the touch is nothing to worry about. After all, heat is being used to vaporize juice there. If the carto is too hot to handle, something is wrong, or maybe you are vaping very heavily (chain dragging) - not giving the caro a chance to cool down between drags. Again, I hope this helps you.

 

[Tom10]

Blinking, if the battery will fire again afterwards, signals over-running the safety auto-shutdown time. I have a several older model eGO batts with a 15+ second shutdown that won't blink at all until they run low on charge....they blink 8 times and won't refire until I charge them.

I have 5 eGO batts with the green/yellow/red LED and 5-click safety that will shut down and blink when I over-run their 12-second drag time. The button LED glows green from full down to 50% charge; yellow from 50% down to 25% charge; then red when they're 75% discharged and it's time to recharge.

I have two eGO batts with blue/orange/red LED and 3-click safety that have a 7-second drag time before they blink 8 times and shut down. Color changes indicate the same states of charge as the G/Y/R LED models....I really hate them and regret their purchase....use them for backup only....because I can't get a decent double hit out of them without them shutting down on me.

There may be other model eGO batts that operate differently but I don't have any but those described above. Additionally, my 510 batts blink for the same reason....trying to fire them past the safety auto-shutdown time.....about ten seconds. They just blink like crazy and won't refire when they require charging.

Good point - I forgot to mention the excessively long draw causing the battery to blink. If the battery blinks from the start, then it would be the battery needing to be charged.

 

[Ladypixel]

Something I will recommend is a clearomizer. I've had amazingly good success with them as opposed to cartos, they're easier to fill on the fly, and the ones I get from Liberty Flights have the same rough mouthpiece-shape as the ego-T type "A" tank mouthpiece. Plus, the larger-sized clearomizers are almost exactly the same diameter as my ego batteries, so they look decent.

Cartos (and later, carto tanks if you want them -- I love my tanks!) are also just as effective, so long as you're careful with how you fill them. I find that drip-filling them, I have a devil of a time avoiding flooding the center tube unless I don't mind spending a half-hour to fill my carto (which is generally not the case... I want it filled so I can vape).

 

[angel755]

Trust me, you will like me a lot if you take this advice:

1 - Buy 1 or more Ego Mega Dual Coil Cartomizers that are one piece and fit perfectly on your Ego Battery. They're a whopping $2.79 each, and many get weeks of use before they need to be cleaned.

2 - Carefully fill your EMDCC with a little bit more than 3 ml of e-liquid being careful to avoid putting any liquid down the center tube. The one carto is usually good for normal vaping for a day or more on a single fill.

3 - Screw the EMDCC onto your Ego battery and vape yourself silly - great taste - great vapor - lasts long - super cheap price.

4 - Refill carefully when the taste gets bland or the vapor gets weak. They are over-full when e-liquid comes out the bottom. IF you over-fill one, just gently blow through the center tube from the top of the carto and wipe the bottom with a napkin or Kleenex.

5 - After you've tried an EMDCC, make a post here about how much you love me.

If you're skeptical, just buy ONE and risk $2.79 plus shipping. I buy them 10 to 20 at a time and even use them on my high-dollar mods. They're GREAT. If you don't like the flat or round rubber tips that come with them, invest in a plastic or aluminum drip-tip for a couple of bucks.

To eliminate confusion about what I'm talking about:

eGo Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer, Flat Tip

New vaper here and analog free for 9 days and 7.5 hours Using eGo-t type a, filling empty cartridges. Haven't used cartomizers at all. Does the EMDCC work with the type a? I'm really challenged right now to find any juice that gives any decent flavor, th or vapor other then the original Dekang Menthol I got when I bought the starter kit and I'm in for juice at close to $80 in two weeks. Other Dekang, Madvapes, BWB and Copper Creek, same issue with them all. Would the EMDCC work on my eGo t type a and give better performance?
Thanks in advance!!

 

[Thompson]

EMDCC is a separate cartomizer, and will work with any eGo battery.

I've got one, but I've been noticing its performance dropping, think I need to clean it.

It definitely gives a fuller flavor to my Orange Mint than my Boge 510 SR cartos.

 

[atty]

It definitely gives a fuller flavor to my Orange Mint than my Boge 510 SR cartos.

I agree completely. The EMDCC definitely adds another dimension to flavor. The clear cartomizer can hit a little on the hot side, and thus, give you another flavor that you may not want. They have their uses, but I wouldn't choose them for everyday vaping. As has been pointed out in this thread, the amount and length of your drag will have a lot to do with your type of atty. If you are continually pulling long and hard, I might suggest upping your nic level, at least until you get familiar with the systems.

 

[Tom10]

New vaper here and analog free for 9 days and 7.5 hours Using eGo-t type a, filling empty cartridges. Haven't used cartomizers at all. Does the EMDCC work with the type a? I'm really challenged right now to find any juice that gives any decent flavor, th or vapor other then the original Dekang Menthol I got when I bought the starter kit and I'm in for juice at close to $80 in two weeks. Other Dekang, Madvapes, BWB and Copper Creek, same issue with them all. Would the EMDCC work on my eGo t type a and give better performance?
Thanks in advance!!

Yes, the EMDCC will work fine on your Ego T. My personal experiences with the EMDCCs are great in overall performance. The best I could tell you is to try a few. I think that you'll find out pretty quickly why so many people use EMDCCs. If you're one of the rare people who don't like them, you won't have much invested.

 

[angel755]

Yes, the EMDCC will work fine on your Ego T. My personal experiences with the EMDCCs are great in overall performance. The best I could tell you is to try a few. I think that you'll find out pretty quickly why so many people use EMDCCs. If you're one of the rare people who don't like them, you won't have much invested.

Thanks so much and you are totally right. Can't hurt to try, I'll report back once I do.

 

[atty]

I'm in for juice at close to $80 in two weeks. Other Dekang, Madvapes, BWB and Copper Creek, same issue with them all.

I'm all for a new vaper jumping in, but $80 in two weeks for flavored liquid is getting a little on the heavy side. I realize there is a lot of experimenting with new flavors, etc., but you may want to take a look at mixing your own for those prices. Nic liquid plus a couple of bottles of PG and VG and your favorite flavor (or mix thereof) will be far cheaper than buying pre-mixed flavors, many of which you will not like, at least on the long run. Rolling your own takes a lot of fiddling and futzing, but at least you're playing with flavors rather than costly pre-mix. Once you hit on the magic combination, the cost of liquid plummets rapidly.....along with the added advantage of getting your blend just the way you like it.