eGo-T Tank cartridge question

[sit.happens]

From what I've read, I doesn't leak. But Im wondering, how many times can you re-fill the cart. If your popping that cap off every day to re-fill it. Would it not cause wear and tear over say a two week period?


It comes in a 5 pack- so anybody who is using it now, how long do you go before you replace the cart?

 

[Supertaper]

I've only had mine for 5 days so I can't answer how long they will last, but I have noticed that the caps get easier to take off after a while. I too have been thinking that at some point, the cap probably wouldn't seal anymore. I guess we'll just wait and see.

 

[lelly]

I only take the cap off when I clean it out. To fill it I use a syringe if I am at home, or just push the top of the bottle against the hole and squeeze when I am at work. It took some practice but now most of the time I don't spill a drop. I have been using mine for a couple of weeks now and the only part that is worn out is the mouth piece cause I have a bad habit of chewing on it, lol.

 

[AlbertaClipper]

I use a syringe, too. They're just so darned handy.

 

[Switched]

For folks that DIY, the best method to fill them is indeed a syringe. Yes wear and tear on the cap will eventually weaken the seal. OTOH reports have shown that after a while the carts start giving of a plastic taste, so we are unsure at this time which will come first the chicken or the egg. I have a few attys coming with my batts and will report my findings once known.

For those who have syringes. You just simply perforate the tank using your atty, give it a full revolution (so you don't have a pregnant chad LOL) remove and fill 'em up. On the go, bring 1-2 extras with you.

 

[NoizMaker]

Switched is right, the best way to fill these tanks is a syringe. The removal and replacement of the plastic cap on the tank will cause inevitable wear and tear.

I came across this interesting idea to modify a juice bottle for easy tank filling as well

 

[Lightgeoduck]

I am not Canadian, but maybe it won't hurt that I answer this question from my experience.

I remove the cap to fill and have done it numerous of times with no problems what so ever... well I take that back I did accidentally drop the cap and lost it on my first tank (carelessness on my part) but I am still on my second tank for quite some time (tons of refills). Of course YMMV.


LGD

 

[kellie]

I use a 1ml pipette. It's the perfect amount and fits right in. Doesn't get any easier

 

[deusXmchna]

I fill directly from the juice bottle, into the tank.

 

[Switched]

I am not Canadian, but maybe it won't hurt that I answer this question from my experience.

I remove the cap to fill and have done it numerous of times with no problems what so ever... well I take that back I did accidentally drop the cap and lost it on my first tank (carelessness on my part) but I am still on my second tank for quite some time (tons of refills). Of course YMMV.


LGD

True with a caveat. Anything that is a snap seal will eventually wear after a while. I do not know the longevity of the tanks as I have not received mine yet. I believe the technique evolved from someone who did not have a syringe and did what he had to, to get them filled. Not necessarily the best method IMO.

 

[04 Raider Rider]

I just pop the cap off.I'm sure after a while they won't stay on or will leak to beat the band,but at 3.49 a 5 pack,what the hay!

 

[DawnsDone]

I have been using only one tank for 23 days now, I re-fill it taking the cap off, maybe 4 or 5 times a day. So it's been off well over a hundred times now and there is no wear and tear on it, no leaks and works like day 1.

At around $1.25 and i'm still re-filling the same cart for almost a month I'd say it doesn't harm it. Even if you only DID get a month from a tank using the pop off cap, why go through the hassle of using or carrying syringes and pippettes to save a dollar a month? IMO

 

[Pipeous]

I use a syringe at home and fill a few tanks to take with me. when I am out and about I don't want to mess with filling them up.

 

[Nuck]

The only problem I've had with the tanks so far is the little piece of plastic stuck in the end you vape from can pop out when you twist the tank (normally when I align it with the bat button). Turns out the insert isn't required at all so no worries there. At a buck each, I just grabbed some spares. I still can't believe how well these things work.

Oh yeah..I pop off the cap to refill and no issues at all with 60 changes.

 

[04 Raider Rider]

I have been using only one tank for 23 days now, I re-fill it taking the cap off, maybe 4 or 5 times a day. So it's been off well over a hundred times now and there is no wear and tear on it, no leaks and works like day 1.

At around $1.25 and i'm still re-filling the same cart for almost a month I'd say it doesn't harm it. Even if you only DID get a month from a tank using the pop off cap, why go through the hassle of using or carrying syringes and pippettes to save a dollar a month? IMO

That's good to hear.I have a syringe bought to fill ce2's with,but don't even use it on them anymore.Think at less than a buck a piece,I'll stick with the convenience of just popin' the cap off.
If only atomizers were that cheap and lasted so long

 

[sit.happens]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I still have one working XL atty (first generation) that I want to use up before I purchase the tank system. (stretch the buck and maximize the savings)

I was just worried about going through too many of them, (the tank carts)
P.S. I'm not cheap, just thrifty

 

[rolandpibb]

I think I'll keep popping the cap off, seems easy to do. 1 tank down and it seems to be a pretty nice system

 

[VAPOINSANO]

update on me+mine,

after initial bad luck,
got 1 replacement from 2 !

still have not figured out if it was
human error or malfunction?
(still have some ego attys going strong from late nov 2010!)

i have had the replacement
for over a week and its a champion!

as far as tanks,
doin it 6 ways to sunday+no problems as of yet!

6ways to sunday explanation,syringe,popping lid off+bottle fed in no particular order!

 

[deusXmchna]

How are you guys popping the cap off?
I ruined one tank (a little, it leaks a little, but is still usable) popping it with a tiny screwdriver.
I kept tearing up my fingernails trying to pop the other caps. (but my nails aren't the toughest..)

 

[VAPOINSANO]

you know how you can take a bottle of beer or whatever,
and go to a counter+whack it off?

i dont do it like that

i dont know what everybody else is doin??
i got lucky and just use my steel thumb nail...

hope this helps?