foam question

[lisabsn]

At the risk of sounding stupid what kind of form is ok to use in carts? I may have some marineland blue stuff in my garage, but I brought home a big block of black foam from work today. Very dense and heavy used to ship very expensive meds, we just throw it away so I figured I would try it. Got home and thought maybe not a good idea better ask. Any thoughts out there?

 

[emag]

Fluval foam from an aquarium supply place is good. Some folks use teabags. I'd be hesitant to use just any random piece of foam.

 

[jons]

I think the only thing you have to worry about is it melting. I mean what else could be the issue?

 

[RavenK]

Test test testy test

 

[lisabsn]

Melting was my fear. This is really nice thick stuff.

 

[Mar]

The reason as I understand it that fish tank filter foam is used is because it doesn't have all the chemicals in it that most foam has because fish are so sensitive to those things. Its not so much that it might melt but more because your e liquid might leach some chemicals out of the foam that you don't want in your body.

 

[Nomoreash]

You want to use something you can be sure has no harmful chemicals. I wouldn't touch any foam just designated as packing material. Also the density matters, to coarse or fine and it won't hold the fluid like it needs to.

Here's the fluval that gets recommended. I haven't tried any of the replacement products or mods yet, still washing mine out and they are holding up great but this will probably be my next replacement.

Fluval Polyester Pads from Hagen - Filter Media - Fish - PetSmart

Here's a mod using a straw and Pyramid Tea Bag(PTB) which seems to work for alot of people. I'll probably give that one a shot when the time comes also.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/cartridge-mods/52430-ptb-straw-mod-ptb-made-easy.html

 

[lisabsn]

Yeah I thought of that I used to own a fish store so I do have some supplies out there. The foam looks easier and more long lasting than tea bags.

 

[BanjoMan]

If you get the chance to try the PTB I think you'll like it. It's cheap, easy to use and lasts a long time.

 

[potholerepairman]

Foam of any kind will lose its tighness, kinda like a bikini.I use mine past its prime but think its at least a month out before I recut new foam till it drools like a bad date its mine.All kinds of foam works for different juices my favorite cart mod for 10 months running for sure is the(bfd).Everyone finds their nirvana mine is a 510 bfd with a two drip to the atty , then only 8 drops to the cart.Hope it works for someone.

 

[CSR]

pot hole repair man? cool.

 

[potholerepairman]

pot hole repair man? cool.

your too kind. its a calling to smooth out all the rough spots in the world.

 

[son et lumiere]

Get this, and no it doesnt melt. https://strictlyejuice.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67_49&products_id=222