gettin ....... carto tank problemos
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That center hole may have collapsed from over saturation. I use 3-1mm holes with 50/50, and I'm still considering to bore them out. Most RY4s are pretty thick, so it may be thicker than most, if it's not artificially flavored.
How did you prime it?
How did you prime it?
I vape 100% VG Boba's in a UDCT with one hole punched in a flanged Carto Boge. Wicks just fine and doesn't flood either. I prime mine by putting a few drops shaking like a thermometer and then a few more and so on til I get bout 20 drops. My carto's are dual coil as well.
Sounds like u have flooded yours, are the Vapes tight? Do u get gurgling? U should see a bubble appear now and then.
For more advice look up Baditude here in ECF, and read his blogs that's how I got started on Carto tanks.
GL OP.
Sounds like u have flooded yours, are the Vapes tight? Do u get gurgling? U should see a bubble appear now and then.
For more advice look up Baditude here in ECF, and read his blogs that's how I got started on Carto tanks.
GL OP.
Drops aren't a constant variable. You need about 1.2mL to prime a cartomizer. I use a syringe. If you don't have one, you can try baditudes method. Put a toothpick in the center hole, put liquid it, and shake it with finger or condom on top.
I have boba's bounty from AVE, use it daily. Ratio isn't really the true factor in wicking issues. I have 50/50 flavors that are thicker than my boba's.
I have boba's bounty from AVE, use it daily. Ratio isn't really the true factor in wicking issues. I have 50/50 flavors that are thicker than my boba's.
I used to have carto problems until I started using a Kick on my PV. If you use a mech PV you will only get a few good draws until the battery starts to drop and then the cartomizers loose thier "umpf" If you use LR boges with one or 2 sm good punches on either a mech with a kick set to 8 or 9 depending on your taste, or a VV set at 4.1 you should start getting good consistent saturated clouds.
Your liquid can play a big role in performance also. I use NET tobaccos and even on a kicked device I would need to change them out at least 2 times a day depending on how many mls of liquid I went thru a day. I would sometimes even go thru 4 a day.
With clean flavours I could get a carto going for a few days. Im kinda OCD, I cant stand a slight decline in flavour due to gunky coils.
Your liquid can play a big role in performance also. I use NET tobaccos and even on a kicked device I would need to change them out at least 2 times a day depending on how many mls of liquid I went thru a day. I would sometimes even go thru 4 a day.
With clean flavours I could get a carto going for a few days. Im kinda OCD, I cant stand a slight decline in flavour due to gunky coils.
im so glad i moved on to rba's and rda's. carto's and clearo's just are the worst part of vaping and the cost is as hi as the juice.
I can run about 30 mls through my BOGE LR cartos before they start getting funky. Vaping a caramel tobacco PG based liquid. I use a dry wall screw to punch holes with a hammer, one on bottom of tank and one as close to the top cap but still in the tank. I've noticed that I will get flooding right after the first fill. Must be something to do with fresh filler. I just blow as much out and start vaping as the flooding never last for long. The syringe into the filler works for me to keep dry initial hits at bay.
Just make sure your holes aren't too deep piercing the small tube inside. If thats pierced the juice will just run right through them. I've never pierced one with the dry wall screw. Stick it on a vise or just use the floor holding onto one end.
Just make sure your holes aren't too deep piercing the small tube inside. If thats pierced the juice will just run right through them. I've never pierced one with the dry wall screw. Stick it on a vise or just use the floor holding onto one end.
Funny,,, I was just thinking the same thing. Thoughts of juice in my mouth, running down my arm. Then taking a hit and tasting.... UUUUHHH- BURNT. Once I switched to RBA's, I never looked back.
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The toothpick trick works really well. I do not break mine off as I drip the juice off of it to fill my carto. I also don't bother counting drops. I just fill until the top is saturated.
I do not use high vg juice but one I have at the moment is dark. I have had to blow it out once in awhile as it tends to get clogged mid-tank.
I use them all the time and love them dearly. A few things to watch for.
First, don't fill the tank all the way to the top. Leave about a 1/16th or even 1/8th inch airspace at the top of the tank. I've had the flow lock up when I've completely filled the tank.
Second, no dark juices, if I can't see through the bottle, I use different style of atomizer.
Third, with a new carto, I put it in the tank, fill it, cup the end of the carto with my palm to prevent air getting in and suck on the other end until there is a drop of juice in my hand. You should see the juice level go worn in the tank. New carto? About 1/4 inch drop in fluid level. Set the tank on its' side for about a minute or two. Look in the drip tip end. Do you see the filler looking wet? No? Repeat the process. Usually takes me two cycles to get it wet looking. When it looks wet, let it sit for a minute or two. Stand it up on its' 510 connector (I use pill bottles to hold my cartotanks) for 5 minutes or so. Top it off, leaving an airspace.
Vape at 8 watts. Don't fire the carto longer than 8 seconds and draw at about the same rate that you would drink through a straw. Enjoy the lovely flavor and vapor. Repeat as necessary until you run out of juice.
You may or may not hear the carto crackle. Seems to depend on the juice and the age of the carto so I don't use it as an indicator.
Chain vaping? Let it sit upright for a few seconds at least between draws.
While you are vaping, you should see bubbles coming out of the holes in the carto between draws. Varies, a small bubble or two every now and again. Do not let the fluid wicking holes at the bottom of the carto be dry. Make sure that you don't tip it too far up in the air. If the holes get dry, the carto will burn.
If you get a burned taste, there is little chance it will ever improve. I throw mine out, they are about a buck apiece from here: vapelite.info I buy the F16 version, flanged and pre-punched with two holes.
Hope this helps. My cartos last about 30-40ml of juice typically. Good luck and have fun!
First, don't fill the tank all the way to the top. Leave about a 1/16th or even 1/8th inch airspace at the top of the tank. I've had the flow lock up when I've completely filled the tank.
Second, no dark juices, if I can't see through the bottle, I use different style of atomizer.
Third, with a new carto, I put it in the tank, fill it, cup the end of the carto with my palm to prevent air getting in and suck on the other end until there is a drop of juice in my hand. You should see the juice level go worn in the tank. New carto? About 1/4 inch drop in fluid level. Set the tank on its' side for about a minute or two. Look in the drip tip end. Do you see the filler looking wet? No? Repeat the process. Usually takes me two cycles to get it wet looking. When it looks wet, let it sit for a minute or two. Stand it up on its' 510 connector (I use pill bottles to hold my cartotanks) for 5 minutes or so. Top it off, leaving an airspace.
Vape at 8 watts. Don't fire the carto longer than 8 seconds and draw at about the same rate that you would drink through a straw. Enjoy the lovely flavor and vapor. Repeat as necessary until you run out of juice.
You may or may not hear the carto crackle. Seems to depend on the juice and the age of the carto so I don't use it as an indicator.
Chain vaping? Let it sit upright for a few seconds at least between draws.
While you are vaping, you should see bubbles coming out of the holes in the carto between draws. Varies, a small bubble or two every now and again. Do not let the fluid wicking holes at the bottom of the carto be dry. Make sure that you don't tip it too far up in the air. If the holes get dry, the carto will burn.
If you get a burned taste, there is little chance it will ever improve. I throw mine out, they are about a buck apiece from here: vapelite.info I buy the F16 version, flanged and pre-punched with two holes.
Hope this helps. My cartos last about 30-40ml of juice typically. Good luck and have fun!
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IMHO. don't use cartos, use attys... also juice makes the diff in how anything or how long a particular coil / feed may function or for how long ones coil may even last or build up residue.
get a rba and and practice, a rbda is really a great way to go.
this is all only my opinion from my experience but sometimes another person's experiences can help others... best of luck on finding what is right or may work for you.
get a rba and and practice, a rbda is really a great way to go.
this is all only my opinion from my experience but sometimes another person's experiences can help others... best of luck on finding what is right or may work for you.
I tried a couple smoketech cartos and could barely see light through them. Nothing but problems and tossed them in the trash. Got a 5 pack of Boge 510xl SR and the are perfect. Nice big tunnel. I use the condom method to prime them and it works great. Get it good and saturated and then softly blow through it to clear the initial flooding and they work like a dream. Been using 3 of them for a week with 3 different flavors and couldn't be more happy. They came with 2 holes and are not flanged. I like them better than my clearos now.
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