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You can't twist the center post in cartos (or attys) or you'll break the wires and they won't work. Gently prying up the center post works on the GoGos and I imagine that's what needs to be done with these. The center post floats and if tightened down too much can cause it not to come into contact with the battery post.
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Yes. You either broke it or shorted the loop together at least. The slot isn't for a screwdriver.
I'll repeat the instructions - Put something inside the center hole. I used a dental pick with a 15 degree angle, but a small paperclip or something like that should be fine. It needs to be inserted about 2 mm to be able to get a grip enough to pull the center pin out toward you just a tiny little bit so the center pin is no longer flush with the outer part of the connector. Then make sure the center part is centered and not shorting off the sides of the outer part. You could also watch the video I linked to in that post for another method that might be easier.
Thanks guys. Lesson learned. Don't turn the center post. Looks like I'll be doing a serious Taryn Spin to get the liquid back.
Thanks Six, actually I watched that video a few days ago and successfully repaired a finicky Echo carto. Then today I noticed the grooves and got the brilliant idea to turn the center post out with a screwdriver. Oh well.
JJ
Thanks Six, actually I watched that video a few days ago and successfully repaired a finicky Echo carto. Then today I noticed the grooves and got the brilliant idea to turn the center post out with a screwdriver. Oh well.
JJ
I've done worse. I've broken some really expensive stuff lately. - Every time I break something, I like to take it completely apart and see what makes it tick. If you have a tube cutter laying around, you might cut the casing off that carto and have a look inside. There really isn't much to them - 510 connector - U-shaped wire with a couple of coils on one half of the U - wick covering to get juice from the filler to the coils - and filler. Even though there isn't much to see, once you see it, how it works makes a lot of sense.
I took one to work after getting it in the mail. Big mistake. I should have tried it out before leaving the house. I had to fight with it all night until I snagged a maint. guy and got a pick from him. After fiddling with the center post, I got it to fire consistantly. Not a bad carto. Time will tell as to the longevity of it. I'm running 70pg/30vg so I hope it doesn't gunk up too fast plus it's relatively clear juice.
Thanks to recent reviews by Six and Iffy - and the simultaneous demise of two of my Ego-T atomizers last weekend - I boldy ordered 6 of the Ego Mega Dual Coil Cartos [from MadVapes].
Until yesterday, I had been a carto-virgin, having only experienced 510 (for dripping) and Ego-T (for tank-convenience) atties. I never had problems with my Ego-T, other than slightly-muted flavors (compared to dripping). So I was actually ready to try something new when my LR Ego-T atties suddenly died. (I confess that this user may have facilitated these sudden deaths. [Perhaps a tad overzealous cleaning them? ... ah, but that's a whole 'nother story...)
Cut to the chase: I luv-luv-luv these! If anyone can give me a pointer (other than an obvious burnt-taste) on familiarizing myself with judging when it needs more juice, I'd appreciate it. So far, though, it's hassle-free!
But, Guess What?!
My batteries last equally as long - if not longer - using this thing! I think it's because the hit/drag/toke/vape/whatever-ya-call-it builds up so rapidly, I don't have to hold the button down for more than a sec or two to get a mouth/lung-full!
.... Really can't wait to hear more reviews on this carto. It's a welcome addition to my Ego (1000mah) batts!!!
Thanks, again, Six and Iffy! ++
Until yesterday, I had been a carto-virgin, having only experienced 510 (for dripping) and Ego-T (for tank-convenience) atties. I never had problems with my Ego-T, other than slightly-muted flavors (compared to dripping). So I was actually ready to try something new when my LR Ego-T atties suddenly died. (I confess that this user may have facilitated these sudden deaths. [Perhaps a tad overzealous cleaning them? ... ah, but that's a whole 'nother story...)
Cut to the chase: I luv-luv-luv these! If anyone can give me a pointer (other than an obvious burnt-taste) on familiarizing myself with judging when it needs more juice, I'd appreciate it. So far, though, it's hassle-free!
But, Guess What?!
My batteries last equally as long - if not longer - using this thing! I think it's because the hit/drag/toke/vape/whatever-ya-call-it builds up so rapidly, I don't have to hold the button down for more than a sec or two to get a mouth/lung-full!
.... Really can't wait to hear more reviews on this carto. It's a welcome addition to my Ego (1000mah) batts!!!
Thanks, again, Six and Iffy! ++
Anyone else out there that's holding back from buying these bcause they can't condom fill?
I probably use a dozen reg. boges a day. I think the only way I would start dripping or using a syringe is if I could get by with doing it 2-3 times.
I probably use a dozen reg. boges a day. I think the only way I would start dripping or using a syringe is if I could get by with doing it 2-3 times.
If you don't carry juice, just fill a couple of eMDCCs and swap out if needed.
After the initial fill, topping off is quick and easy. BTW, I don't syringe fill.
They are a SmokeTech product, unless someone else is also making them.Does anyone know who makes these?
Are they exclusive to Madvapes?
I'm in Denmark, Europe and ordering from Madvapes makes no sense at all, so i hope a european shop will get them.
Ordering four to try out would set me back about $65 including postage, taxes and handling fees
I'll chime in on that , too.
Filling these couldn't be easier than it is. They are huge and just dripping juice in the top works great and is actually much simpler and less messy than condom filling. It is pretty much just like filling an eGo-mega cartridge. Drip in in juice until the filler looks slushy. ---- I will caution that it is probably a good idea to keep a piece of tissue on the 510 connector the first time you fill because it is easy to overfill until you know about how much to expect to fit in to them.
EDIT: To answer the fill question:
The first fill, you'll get about 3.6 to 3.8 ml in them. After that, depending on how dry you vape them, the filler becomes more absorbent and you'll get 3.8 to 4 ml in. I think capacity after the filler breaks in is going to be very close to 4.2 ml total.
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I like the product.
Six is on the money with filling them.
I find if you are careful not to get any in the middle hole it is pretty easy to avoid overfilling and have it drip out the bottom (I lie, I make a mess every time I open the juice). The only fault I find is they seem to loose there edge pretty quick - the vape seems to get sort of bland and muddy by the second day of heavy vaping, especially with sweeter juice (I'm vaping vaperite VR4 right now in one, and experiencing just that.
I also find that with smoktech clear 1.5 ohm dual coils though. Not sure if it is a different design for the clear ones or all in my mind.
Six is on the money with filling them.
I find if you are careful not to get any in the middle hole it is pretty easy to avoid overfilling and have it drip out the bottom (I lie, I make a mess every time I open the juice). The only fault I find is they seem to loose there edge pretty quick - the vape seems to get sort of bland and muddy by the second day of heavy vaping, especially with sweeter juice (I'm vaping vaperite VR4 right now in one, and experiencing just that.
I also find that with smoktech clear 1.5 ohm dual coils though. Not sure if it is a different design for the clear ones or all in my mind.
Mine came today, and they certainly produce. Lot of snap, crackle, and pop as well.
For anyone still wondering how big they are, they are slightly larger than the standard eGo battery. Hold lots of liquid. They also have what I presume is a silicone tip that is nice.
For anyone still wondering how big they are, they are slightly larger than the standard eGo battery. Hold lots of liquid. They also have what I presume is a silicone tip that is nice.
I'm pretty sure these are not SmokeTech.I have SmokeTech cartos, these are different.
I hate to speculate and it would be best to just ask Hoogie in the madvapes sub-forum, but I think it is probable that these are smoke tech. If you look at the 510 connector in the ego mega dual coil and compare it to the 510 connector in a regular 1.5 ohm smoke tech dual coil, you'll see a similarity in both the material it is made from and the notch (looks like - but is not - a screwdriver cut out). If you compare that to any other carto or atty you have laying around, I think you'll notice a difference. Most other 510 connectors don't have the notch and the ones that do have a much thinner wall in the center pin (boge cartos for instance).
I'm on day two with the same carto after a refill, and it's still great. My initial opinion is that these are a winner, and I plan to order more of them while they're still available. Yes, Bruiser, they do snap, crackle, and pop - but I don't care as long as they keep performing so well for a reasonable period of time.
Actually, those are very comforting sounds to me! I gotta add 'bacon sizzle' also. I know there's ample juice and voltage.
On day two with mine and it's only getting better. I am going to get some more of these on payday. I'm really liking it so far. Nice amount of juice can be put in it and filling/refilling couldn't be easier.
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