Ego with a drip tip.. cover or no cover??

[MaNiAcK]

Hello guys, first off let me say that I love this site, the amount of information on here is overwhelming for a newb to vaping like me...

ok, so here is my question, I got an ego started kit, and it was alright with the stock juices and cart, but I just got a drip tip in the mail and some bubbas bounty from AVE and I am in love...

the thing is when I take the cover off of my ego I here a whistle, like air going into the atomizer, I think it produces more vapor but less taste... but when I put the cover on I hear absolutely no wistle, and I have to suck harder to get a hit, but the hit is way more flavorful.

is this normal? when I was using the stock carts I heard the wistle with and without the cover its only since I put the drip tip on that it changed...

so what do u guys think??

 

[Dusty_D]

If you are referring to the cone, I always use mine. I find it way too airy without it. I also find the cone warms up the vape a wee bit adding to the overall experience of using the eGo.

 

[Mr Pink]

I use the cones but more because the unit looks better than any other reason. Works ok either way. If you're getting a whistle I think you should press the tip into the atty a little more or tighten the atty - slightly - don't wrench it down. A little "air sound" don't hurt none.

 

[MaNiAcK]

yes I am referring to the cone! the weird thing is before I put the drip tip on, it would be "airy" with or without it... why would the drip tip change that? maybe a better seal on the cart side of the atty?

 

[MaNiAcK]

p.s. disregard the exclamation point... makes it sound like Im angry lol

 

[Dusty_D]

p.s. disregard the exclamation point... makes it sound like Im angry lol

That's the first time I've ever seen anyone apologize for an exclamation point. LOL. Nice!! (statement of appreciation).

 

[Kbut655]

sounds like your drip tip isn't seating properly, maybe try another.
I like the cone personally, it tightens up the draw and holds in the small leaks while in my pocket.

 

[Renzuli]

I used my Ego , for dripping as well , and when I found it was drawing too hard , I tried a little experiment . I drilled , a very small hole , in the side , of the cone , to let more air in . Solved my issues . But , do so At your own risk . You could mess up a 3.00 cone . And if it seemed , I was getting too much air , I just placed , one of my fingers , over the hole . But my wife uses the Ego now . So not really an issue for me anymore . ( But She's happy with it )

 

[MaNiAcK]

that's a good idea bro... didn't think about a carb... humm.. maybe I'll try it out... cuz as it is right now.. it lets to much air in without the cone, and almost no air in with the cone... it still smokes good either way but if I could find that sweet spot (air/suction) ratio I would be set...

 

[BCman]

lol, a "shotgun" hole, nice.....

I only use a cone for looks, but i hate how it makes the draw harder so thats a great idea.
And im sure the hole would be best at the upper portion on the cone as if it was at the bottom fluid could leak out in the event of a leak.

 

[Jslay00]

For me, the cone is cool cosmetically (looks nicer) and also serves as a drip catcher when I miss with the dropper (need stronger glasses). Works fine either way since I always have tissues handy. I use drip-tips 'cause they feel better to suck on, but I remove them to drip.

My guess is you're using a "Ming" or similar drip-tip with a big, bulbous belly. This is making contact with the top of the cone, restricting the airflow and causing your whistle. A narrower (possibly less cool-looking?) tip will likely solve your problem. I can't draw on my ego at all if I jam a Ming down into a "coned" atty.

 

[MaNiAcK]

@ Jslay

I'm using a delrin drip tip and thats exactly what it is... it makes such a good seal at the top of the cone that it lets almost no air thru... what I did was use a pair of needle nose pliers... stick those into the cone and I pried it open a bit! Now I get more airflow.. but not as much air as the evo without the cone... me=happy! =-)

 

[Boodle]

That's the first time I've ever seen anyone apologize for an exclamation point. LOL. Nice!! (statement of appreciation).

That was (truly) LOL funny >>> !!

 

[JC Okie]

Sounds like (been mentioned a couple of times) your drip tip is not sealing well. Trade it out and see if the draw is any different. Take one of your cartridges and remove the filler then pop it on instead of the drip tip. Does it vape any better? If it's better, then your drip tip is not fitting tightly enough. It (the dt) should be a tight fit.

And jslay00 is right....if you're using a drip tip from Cherry Vapes, it's cutting off the air flow around the top of the cone (which is necessary) so you'll either need to change out the DT, or remove the cone.

 

[MaNiAcK]

the seal is good on the DT... but the cover was to tight on the tip... so I used some pliers and I stretched the top of the cone.. made it a bit larger now I get nice airflow and a real good hit... and thanks for all the input btw

 

[Jslay00]

And jslay00 is right....if you're using a drip tip from Cherry Vapes, it's cutting off the air flow around the top of the cone (which is necessary) so you'll either need to change out the DT, or remove the cone.

Yeah, but they sure are pretty and they feel good, too.