Frustrated trying to use my carto tank!!!

[Mykenike1423]

I just watched a video on how to fill a cargo tank and I thought I did it right. Everything looked good but when I screwed it on to my Provari there was no airflow! It also didn't seem to screw in or tighten all the way on my Provari, I could spin it around while it was on. I tried adjusting it not knowing what was wrong and accidentally pulled the cargo all the way out and got juice all over the counter. I'm so frustrated! Help please??

 

[txcolt]

The first thing is making sure you prime the carto well. It will always spin as it is only holding onto the tank with two little o-rings. As far as airflow goes, you may have had it screwed down too tight on the provari cutting off airflow at the base of the tank.

Here is Baditudes guide. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-baditudes-cartomizer-tank-setup-guide.html

Also, here is the sub forum.

Cartomizers

 

[serenity21899]

What kind of carto tank is it? If it doesn't have any airflow slots in the bottom it can be an issue. The original ProVari top cap also does not any airflow slots (there is a new one out now that does).

If you are using an unflanged carto, you can pull it up slightly on some of them to give you some airflow. Or t here are various ProRings you can use.

 

[edyle]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4830-8-cartotank-help-noob.html

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I did, too. I got some Protank 2s. I went back to my cartotank and got it going and used it for a week. In the end, I thought it a little more work for the same thing. Just my

 

[stevegmu]

Cartos shouldn't pull out that easily. I use VapeRev and IBTanked carto tanks on my ProVari with no airflow issues, no matter how tight they are screwed down. There is always a tiny gap to allow airflow, and the ProVari has 4 air channel slots in the cup around the 510 connection.

 

[Mykenike1423]

Its a cirrus tank

 

[serenity21899]

Ok, you picked one I know nothing about. I'm sure another ProVari owner can help you though.

 

[stevegmu]

They don't sell through their web-site and don't have any locations listed to buy them...

 

[Brend]

Do you get airflow through tank/carto alone, before you put it on battery?

 

[Baditude]

Once the tank is on Provari, gently slide the entire tank up a couple of milimeters from the Provari. This will allow some air intake in the gap created between the Provari and the cartotank.

Also, were you careful to not get any e-liquid in the air hole in the carto when priming the carto, and filling the tank? If not, you likely flooded the air hole blocking airflow. I always use a tooth pick in the air hole when priming the carto, and use a tank filling tool like the Slap Yo Moma or IBTanked tool when filling/refilling the tank.

Baditude's Cartotank Setup Guide

 

[Mykenike1423]

I'll give that a shot. Yes, I was careful not to get any liquid in the airhole, I used a needle tip. Also, this might not make sense, but the carto I'm using has two pre punched holes in it, when I load it into the tank should they still be visible while in the tank?

 

[Brend]

Yes holes will be visible - you should be able to see tiny bubble float to top of your tank when you vape. I think it's sweet. Holes allow juice in tank into cartomizer.
Sorry other peoples & Bad can explain it in a clearer way.

 

[Baditude]

...the carto I'm using has two pre punched holes in it, when I load it into the tank should they still be visible while in the tank?

Yes they should. The holes are necessary for juice present in the tank to enter into the carto when you apply suction each time you puff on the tank. In rare instances, the holes may have been made too low on the carto so that the tank end caps block the holes; this usually happens when users make their own holes with a carto punch tool. Obviously, this would not work out well.



On a side note, should you look at the filler wick in the top of the carto after several vapes, it will appear to be dry. This is normal and to be expected. Not only is juice pulled from the tank, but also from the top of the cartomizer. As long as the carto is wicking properly, the lower part of the cartomizer (where the coil is) will stay wet enough to not burn the filler.

 

[CalamityJess]

Baditude saves the day again. I keep noticing the tops of my in tank cartos are dry looking, and seeing the wire up there made me worry about burning. Add to that with thicker juices I never actuallly see the bubbles...I guess I'm good then? I still reprime them about once a day, usually before bed.