Hard draw

[LittleMissVapor]

I've been having trouble with my GLV-2 having a really hard draw. Jay put a new resistor on it a few weeks ago and I've not been using it much because of the hard draw. Any ideas? I use a regular 510 atty. Even a brand new one does this, but not on some of my other vapes.

Analog free since 07/09/09

 

[Crimmy]

I've been having trouble with my GLV-2 having a really hard draw. Jay put a new resistor on it a few weeks ago and I've not been using it much because of the hard draw. Any ideas? I use a regular 510 atty. Even a brand new one does this, but not on some of my other vapes.

Analog free since 07/09/09

If you look where the 510 connection is, each side has a little groove make sure that groove is clear and clean. That is where the air flow comes from for the atomizer/cartomizer.
I actually took a hacksaw blade and ran it down each side of that groove to get BETTER air flow. If your top cap was painted the paint may have flowed and blocked it a little bit. I have shown pictures of mine after using the saw blade. If yours does not look close to this then maybe talk to Jay about it.
Hope this helps

Hope you can see what I am talking about. and I love that color too. Oh and sorry for the fuz on it. lol tried to clean it and left some fuz from the Q-tip. lol

 

[LittleMissVapor]

Hey, thanks. Nice pics, btw. I looked at the grooves, they seem to be open. I don't know if I'll be taking a hack saw to mine, lol!

Analog free since 07/09/09

 

[Crimmy]

Hey, thanks. Nice pics, btw. I looked at the grooves, they seem to be open. I don't know if I'll be taking a hack saw to mine, lol!

Analog free since 07/09/09

I guess what I was getting to is yours deep enough? that is the main question. Mine were pretty shallow and as soon as I opened them up it drew a whole lot better.
and I only used the blade of the hack saw. not with handle ( I would have surly messed it up if I did) lol

See ya.

 

[my2heartboys]

OK, total newby here, but I have found one other thing that can cause a really tough draw......a very dirty atty. I use rubbing alcohol to clean mine. Let it soak for an hour or so shaking every once in a while, after you think it is clean (the alcohol should flow freely through the atty) take it out, blow out the excess alcohol (I use canned air to do this) and then let dry overnight. Should be ready for you bright and early in the morning.

Anne

 

[Crimmy]

OK, total newby here, but I have found one other thing that can cause a really tough draw......a very dirty atty. I use rubbing alcohol to clean mine. Let it soak for an hour or so shaking every once in a while, after you think it is clean (the alcohol should flow freely through the atty) take it out, blow out the excess alcohol (I use canned air to do this) and then let dry overnight. Should be ready for you bright and early in the morning.

Anne

I do the same thing but I use PGA (everclear is 190 proof) any way yes it is a cause of restricted air flow too. I should have mentioned that as well. Thanks My2

 

[LittleMissVapor]

Oh, I'm the clean atty queen I've put on brand new attys and still have the same problem.

 

[Crimmy]

if you put the atty on and back it off just a little (maybe a 1/4 turn) does it draw good? maybe not vaping but is the draw OK or still hard?

 

[jaybird]

Oh, I'm the clean atty queen I've put on brand new attys and still have the same problem.

If you can stand to part with it I can fix that issue for sure. Its a real easy fix. It happens every blue moon because the brass insert is off just a little , blocking the air hole. Give me a call I can help you out for sure.

 

[LittleMissVapor]

I'll drop it back in the mail to you this week, Jay. I'll be sad, but glad when it's all better.

 

[jaybird]

ok ill watch for it.

 

[LittleMissVapor]

Holy Moly! I bought some 306 joye atty's and put it on the GLV-2. This thing is now rocking!! I think I'll wait on sending it back to you. I'm gonna order me some more 306's and the drip tips that go with them. Wow, I can't believe the difference between
the 306 and the 510 atty.

Analog free since 07/09/09

 

[jaybird]

Oh very cool. let me know if ya need me lol.

 

[keyzygirl]

I love when it works out!!Ill have to try a 306,sounds good.

 

[LittleMissVapor]

I bought mine at litecigusa.net I bought the genuine joye 306's. I forgot to buy the drip tips to go with them, so right now I'm using a needle through the hole in top to drip onto the atty. Works great. However, can't use it in the car, don't want to get pulled over and be arrested for having paraphanelia! LOL.

 

[The Yeti]

Do the 306s have the same threads as a 510?

 

[LittleMissVapor]

Do the 306s have the same threads as a 510?

Yes they do.