1) Do I fill up the carts with juice? I prefer using carts as opposed to dripping but thats just my take on it. If you choose to use carts instead of direct dripping, you just fill up the empty cart until the filler is saturated. I use a toothpick to push the empty filler deeper into the cart, fill with liquid until it reaches the top of the cart, then use the toothpick to pull the filler back up to flush with the top. I occasionally add a drop or two after that to finish. I do not drip anything into the atty if I'm using carts as this tends to flood the system (gurgling noise).
2) Remove filler and drip? If you want to drip you can either use an empty filler-less cart or a drip tip. With an empty cart, you would remove it from the atty, drip a few drops into the atty (doesn't really matter if it lands on the bridge or not), replace the empty cart and vape away. If you use a drip tip you just drip into the opening in the drip tip, no removal necessary.
3)Are Joye 510 attys compatible? Yes. Any 510 atty, LR 510, eGo XL cylinder or cone type, and 510 cartomizer will work on an ego battery.
4)What are the differences between LR and regular attys? LR attys heat up quicker than regular attys and produce vapor quicker. If drawn on (inhaled) in an identical fashion as a regular atty, it will produce a larger volume of vapor. In some cases this tends to make the vapor taste a little burnt to some people. LR attys generally don't last as long as a regular atty but there are always exceptions. Some people swear by them.
5)Should I rotate attys? Doesn't really matter much if you ask me. I have rotated some and not rotated others. An attys lifespan is as unpredicatable as the weather. In general you can expect around 30 days of use out of an atty before it dies. I have had some last months and a few last only weeks. One thing to note on the XL ego attys, don't let them run dry or dry burn them. They don't seem to like it very much.
6)Gurgling sound? If you hear that, it can mean that the atty is flooded, among other possibilities. Unscrew the atty and examine the threaded sections of the atty and battery. If wet, use a paper towel or cloth to dry it up and clean it off. It isn't necessary to blow it out every time. If you vape for a minute or so, it will return to normal. A little gurgling isn't necessarily all that bad. Just note how much liquid you used and use a little less next time you refill. Don't let the ego sit straight up for anything more than a minute or so and you will avoid flooding in general. If you don't intend to use it for a while, disconnect the atty from the battery and lay the atty either flat or inverted cart end down.
7) Cool down? If the atty feels hot you should check the cart to insure that it isn't empty. Attys tend to heat up when there isn't enough liquid to cool them and become vapor. If the cart is still full and the atty is hot, then your filler material isn't wicking fast enough to handle your vaping style. Check in the Cart Mod section for alternative fillers.
8) Drip Tips? The drip tip is just a solid mouthpiece with a hole through the center. They can be made of plastic or metal. They are only designed to funnel liquid to the atty bridge or coil and do not actually "hold" any liquid. It's basically an empty cart with a hole in it to direct drip liquids onto the atty without having to be removed.
9)What attys to buy and where? I use a dozen different retailers for various things. Depending on what kind of atty you end up liking, there are numerous vendors in the Supplier section. In any case, don't order a ton of anything until you've determined which one you like. I suggest buying 2 for testing. Once you've verified that the particular atty and vendor works for you, buy at least 3 for each device you use; i.e. 3 for yours and 3 for your boyfriend. That way, if one burns out, you have another to use and still one more as a backup. You should be able to order and recieve extra parts before needing to go to your third atty. Make sure to do a short/quick test of each atty you recieve to insure they aren't DOA. I usually drip one drop directly onto each of the new attys, attach them to a battery and take a short draw. If it doesn't work, i try it a few more draws. If it still doesn't work, I toss it as DOA and move along. If it works, I put it away as a spare, knowing that when the time comes it will work and not leave me stranded atty-less at a bad time.
