Got my first eCig yesterday! And did something wrong already.

[Sharpie]

So I got my 510 yesterday (Healthcabin is an amazing supplier btw!) and because I forgot to order empty carts, I emptied/washed the pre-filled ones and put around 10 drops of chocolate flavor in it.

The flavor doesn't taste good -at all-, (tastes like pure syrup) but I read here this was because of some chemical and I figured it would go away. This morning I took maybe five puffs and got the burning taste already. Did I put too little juice in or is it just not a good idea to re-use pre filled carts?

 

[Sharpie]

Quick update, tried to refill it but the liquid pooled at the top. No clue what's going on here!

 

[catwoman19]

I am assuming that you filled the cart with e-juice, correct? Did you let them dry out before filling?

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

I haven't had a new atty with a bad flavor from primer in a long time (hopefully the manufacturers are fixing all that!).

I'm not sure I understand the problem. Why did you empty out the new cartridge? Did you restuff a cartridge with polyfill yourself? It may be too much filling if it isn't holding much and is pooling. Also the Lipton Tea Bag is a good cart filler for the 510.

Do you just not like the chocolate nicotine liquid you got? Are you adding a drop to the atomizer bridge each time you refill your cartridge? Must do that each, to keep it nice and wet and keep from getting a burned taste! Helps when breaking in new atomizers too.

Let me know if there are still questions.

 

[Kavey]

Keep reading and experimenting. I have the same issues and as I read and work on it its getting better. Theres an art to this and practice makes perfect. At least I hope

 

[Sharpie]

I emptied out the new cartridge because it came with 28g Menthol (I got a kit), and I wanted a different flavour.

I didn't restuff it, I just rinsed out the filler that was already in there and re used it (was this a no-no?) I dried it off on a paper towel.

Nope, I didn't add a drop to the atomizer bridge. I'll try that!

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

That should have been fine. Maybe the filler got smooshed a bit after you dried it? Use a toothpick or something sharp to pull it apart a bit. Just make sure to put a drop on the atty each time you refill the cart, and you should always do well. Small carts on these just don't hold much liquid... the only downside of the 510.

The tiny straws (straw modification) can help in these as well. Sometimes air gets into the bottom of the cart, and keeps the liquid from draining through the filler all the way. The straw can help with that.

 

[Ez Duzit]

That should have been fine. Maybe the filler got smooshed a bit after you dried it? Use a toothpick or something sharp to pull it apart a bit. Just make sure to put a drop on the atty each time you refill the cart, and you should always do well. Small carts on these just don't hold much liquid... the only downside of the 510.

The tiny straws (straw modification) can help in these as well. Sometimes air gets into the bottom of the cart, and keeps the liquid from draining through the filler all the way. The straw can help with that.

Sharpie- Here are 2 links that will give you tons of useful information, along with answers to questions you might not even have yet, but will at some point!


The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Parts 1 through 5 of 6)


http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ed-questions-about-electronic-cigarettes.html

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Good links Ez.

Here is the forum for model specific discussion on the 510. You can find lots of helpful info. here. Joye 510 - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat

Straw Modification http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/11421-cart-mod-better-refilling.html#post176708

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Sharpie- Here are 2 links that will give you tons of useful information, along with answers to questions you might not even have yet, but will at some point!

The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Parts 1 through 5 of 6)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ed-questions-about-electronic-cigarettes.html

Thanks for the plug, Ez, and for the wisdom to include kristen's excellent (and much less verbose) post as well!

 

[Sharpie]

Thank you everyone! The suggestions worked out perfectly! One last question (for now) - where in the U.S. can you buy empty carts for the 510? I can't seem to find them anywhere but Healthcabin, and they aren't shipping until the 9th.

 

[Kent C]

Thank you everyone! The suggestions worked out perfectly! One last question (for now) - where in the U.S. can you buy empty carts for the 510? I can't seem to find them anywhere but Healthcabin, and they aren't shipping until the 9th.

901 carts work with the 510. Suggest trying these flat tips. Better draw from a better seal and some think (me, eg.) better flavor as a result.

DSE901 /4075 Blank Empty Cartridges - dietSMOKES.com#

 

[me who]

901 carts work with the 510. Suggest trying these flat tips. Better draw from a better seal and some think (me, eg.) better flavor as a result.

DSE901 /4075 Blank Empty Cartridges - dietSMOKES.com#

I'd second Kent's comment, I prefer the 901 carts and use them exclusively.

 

[happily]

u can reuse a cart for 3-7 days easy..............and look into the tea bag mod

 

[sentry]

Im using the shredded tea bag mod and Im loving it, works way better than everything else Ive tried.

 

[Ez Duzit]

Thanks for the plug, Ez, and for the wisdom to include kristen's excellent (and much less verbose) post as well!

My pleasure Don. Those 2 links should be included in every welcome email to new members. Just so much good stuff there. So thanks for all the hard work. You da man.

 

[Sharpie]

Thank you guys again! I ordered some empty 901 carts earlier today.

So new problem (already, lol). For some reason it's stopped working entirely. I was smoking it earlier, and the indicator light started blinking every time I tried to use it. So I just it for about two hours, and now it's not working at all - no indicator light or anything. I tried refilling it, but no go.

I do have spare parts, but I'm reluctant to use them just yet because I don't want them to suffer a similar fate.

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Time to charge up the batteries! They only run about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (depending on how much you use them). The blinking indicates that it is time to recharge.

You might want to consider Totally Wicked's Mega Power batteries soon, and/or a PCC to charge up your batteries for the 510. The Mega Power bats last about 4 hours or so. I bought them and LOVE them.

 

[Sharpie]

Thank you Hellen! I tried to charge again and this time it worked, turns out it just wasn't pushed down all the way. What a relief!

 

[Fr0st8it3]

Ive been refilling the same cart for the last 2 weeks... Why would you need to buy blanks? Do they break or warp over time??