I started ecigs with Green Smoke a year ago but prefer the refillable method for several reasons. On a friend's recommendation I tried the Ego-T and have been happy with that for many months, EXCEPT for the leaking problem. Messy and wasteful even with a new silicone cartridge cap often. There's lots of advice on the problem out there and believe me I tried it all but results were minimal. I was seriously considering switching to another system, but it recently occurred to me that there might be some way to use the thin mesh fabric inside my used up Green Smoke 'cartomizers' to control the flow of juice going from the tank into the ego-t wick. (I haven't used other non-refillable systems but they probably use a similar liquid holding fabric. Worth checking.)
With very little trial and error this idea produced an easy fix that actually works well consistently. The reason I'm making my first post - hoping it helps other Ego-T fans. Here's what I do:
I assumed Green Smoke mesh is safe to use since it is an integral part of their combined atomizer and cartridge. I'll be looking for similar fabric online when I run out of old GS cartomizers so if you have any advice about ecig mesh fabric please post.
With very little trial and error this idea produced an easy fix that actually works well consistently. The reason I'm making my first post - hoping it helps other Ego-T fans. Here's what I do:
- Remove the mesh fabric from old Green Smoke cartomizers; you don't need to be delicate about getting into the GS cartomizer but try not to stretch the mesh when taking it out and unrolling it. Rinse mesh with hot water until the old liquid is out and pat dry on a paper towel. I give it a final alcohol rinse and pat dry just to be sure it's completely clean.
- Cut the mesh into squares or circles that will roughly cover on all sides the area around the atomizer wick where your cartridge sits (one GS mesh makes about 6 pieces). A shape that's a little larger than the bottom of your cartridge in places doesn't seem to matter because there's room to spare, although too big a shape might be pulled off when you take the cartridge out to refill it. Other than that, the hole punched by the wick holds the mesh on the cartridge nicely when you take the the cartridge out to refill.
A piece of mesh lasts several refillings but eventually the hole will be too big to slow the flow adequately and it's time for a new piece. (I first punched a hole in the mesh for the wick but that didn't help the main problem of too much liquid going into the wick so don't bother. The wick will create an opening that's just right for a slower flow when you insert and twist the cartridge.)
- Carefully place the mesh piece on the wick area of the atomizer as centered as possible. I use tweezers.
- Insert the filled cartridge and give it a full turn whether or not the cap is new. The GS mesh is thin and squashes nicely to seal without forcing the cartridge to sit higher.
- If you don't immediately get a good vape with a new piece of mesh give the liquid a while to seep in. Happens to me occasionally but it's temporary.
I assumed Green Smoke mesh is safe to use since it is an integral part of their combined atomizer and cartridge. I'll be looking for similar fabric online when I run out of old GS cartomizers so if you have any advice about ecig mesh fabric please post.
for every failed tank system I'd be retired". This could potentially help many that are having tank problems 
