Hellow, and a question

[BigBuddha74]

Howdy everyone,

Well, to start off, I guess I have been vaping for about 3-1/2 weeks now, although I still have one or two analogs a day I started off for a single day with a Mistic kit from Wally World, and loved it until I did some searching, and found this place! The next day , I procured a nice ego-t kit with a couple 1100mah batts and clearos. Filled it up with the Dekang double menthol, and was in love! I have since tried about 8 different flavors and I am still trying to find the perfect all day juice. Anyway, on to the question, please dont shoot me for not searching! I did buy a couple dual coil tanks, and a pack of carto's to try out as well, and herein lies the problem. I can only assume that the 3.3v that the ego's run on, may not be enough to power the dual coil tanks. They just dont vape worth a @$%#! I also realized, afther filling the first carto up, that it was a bodge 510lr. Same problem, no vapor to speak of, no matter how slow the draw? I thought I had read on here that I need to run the lower resistance stuff at a higher voltage, and if so, would a twist, or itaste MVP work well for me? Thanks in advance to the replies, and also for any guidance in my vaping!


Thanks,


Sean

 

[fourthrok]

Actually...the LR stuff is best used on lower voltage devices. A 1.5 to 2 ohm should work fine on an eGo type device...or around 3.4volts. The higher ohm type atomizers are better utilized with a higher voltage or VV device. The lower voltage may not burn hot enough to bring out the flavor. Here is a chart to give you an idea what is a good match up for resistance/voltage. It's just a guide...not an absolute "rule". Most people seem to like to vape between 6 and 8 watts (although there are those who like to go much higher with their watts for reasons I cannot fathom, but that's their business,not mine! lol!)
http://s1259.beta.photobucket.com/user/delanos53/media/Ohn8o_zps0e082202.png.html

 

[Off Topic]

Yes, an ego twist would be a good direction to go. Those 3.3v eGos are grossly underpowered.

If you have some money to throw at this, and you believe you will be vaping in the long run(months/years), look at the Provari. It's got more power than you will ever need, and it's nearly indestructible.

 

[Caridwen]

Other people on here may remember this, there was a time when all the suppliers sold ego carto kits that came with dual coil cartomizers.

I prefer the 1.7 or 2.0 cartomizers, but I've never had an issue using a LR cartomizer on an ego battery.

I don't know if it's necessary to get a whole new kit at this point. Maybe you have the wrong cartomizer for your tank or you aren't filling the cartomizer completely. I used ego type batteries and cartomizer for the first year I vaped with no issues.

 

[BigBuddha74]

See, thats what baffles me! The standard 2+ ohm clearos that came with the kit work wonders, and I was of the understanding that the the lower resistance should work with the lowar voltage fine as well? The DCT's actually vape "a little", but no where near the amount of vapor, throat and flavor of the clearo's, and the bodge carto's dont do anything. They almost sound like they are buzzing if that makes any sense?

 

[artlan34]

Provari is an excellent choice for the long run..Zmax is also a good option plus you can directly setting the watt to suit your needs IMHO..

 

[Caridwen]

See, thats what baffles me! The standard 2+ ohm clearos that came with the kit work wonders, and I was of the understanding that the the lower resistance should work with the lowar voltage fine as well? The DCT's actually vape "a little", but no where near the amount of vapor, throat and flavor of the clearo's, and the bodge carto's dont do anything. They almost sound like they are buzzing if that makes any sense?

I get much more from a carto than a clearo. That's the biggest complaint on here regarding clearos.

Did you completely fill the cartomizer before putting it inside the tank. A standard cartomizer hold about 1 ml of liquid. Are you getting anything? Maybe your tank isn't making a connection with your battery.

You can get a tiny screwdriver and pull the connection down inside your carto a bit. If that doesn't work, try to raise the connection in your battery very slightly. Do this carefully so you don't ruin your battery.

If you put the cartomizer on the battery and hold your finger over the holes, does it vape. If you don't have a multi meter, it could be a dead cartomizer.

 

[Caridwen]

Provari is an excellent choice for the long run..Zmax is also a good option plus you can directly setting the watt to suit your needs IMHO..

You're kidding, right?

 

[BigBuddha74]

I get much more from a carto than a clearo. That's the biggest complaint on here regarding clearos.

Did you completely fill the cartomizer before putting it inside the tank. A standard cartomizer hold about 1 ml of liquid. Are you getting anything? Maybe your tank isn't making a connection with your battery.

You can get a tiny screwdriver and pull the connection down inside your carto a bit. If that doesn't work, try to raise the connection in your battery very slightly. Do this carefully so you don't ruin your battery.

If you put the cartomizer on the battery and hold your finger over the holes, does it vape. If you don't have a multi meter, it could be a dead cartomizer.

The tank carto's were full, and I did try to cover the three holes as well, with the same results. As far as the bodge single coil carto's, they were full, but producing pretty muct nothing at all. They all seem to make connection, as I can hear them "atomizing" but just not what I expected?

 

[Caridwen]

Aside from checking the cartos or battery with a multi-meter, I'm at a loss. I used to get a pretty decent vape with an ego battery and 2.0 cartomizers. Multi meters aren't a bad thing to have, you can usually pick one up for under $10 and you can check your cartos, battery, even your charger.

Maybe someone else will have a suggestion. Did you purchase this from a supplier, or a B & M store? Contact them and see if they have a suggestion.

 

[BigBuddha74]

Did you purchase this from a supplier, or a B & M store? Contact them and see if they have a suggestion.

Unfortunate all was purchased from a local "tobacco" stor, and thay have no clue! Oh well, live and learn, right!

 

[Caridwen]

Why don't you take it in there? Maybe they can check it or they have a multi meter to check them.

 

[Byten]

I use Boge LR on ego's, they are one of my favorite setups and the dual coil, 1.5 ohms, work pretty well on them as well.

Make sure you aren't over filling them either, I do it all the time. If there isn't enough juice in them you will get a horrid burnt taste that you would notice pretty quickly. It is possible to get a bad one every so often as well, out of my last order of 30 I'd guess I found 2 that just didn't work right.

 

[BigBuddha74]

I use Boge LR on ego's, they are one of my favorite setups and the dual coil, 1.5 ohms, work pretty well on them as well.

Make sure you aren't over filling them either, I do it all the time. If there isn't enough juice in them you will get a horrid burnt taste that you would notice pretty quickly. It is possible to get a bad one every so often as well, out of my last order of 30 I'd guess I found 2 that just didn't work right.

Well, seeing as I only tried one out of the pack, I suppose I could have got the dud on the first one! I'll refill another one when I get to the house, but I am skeptical on what will happen. How much would you consider to be just right, as I'm pretty sure I didnt over fill it, and if anything, maybe underfilled a tad. I think I'll use some liquid I'm not too fond of so it's not a real waste, except the carto.

 

[Caridwen]

About 1 ml, about 25-30 drops depending on your drops.

You could do the condom method- use the end cap of the carto, fill 1/2 way with liquid and push battery end in. Or manual fill.

I drip about 10 drops, give a hard thermometer shake to move the liquid down, 10 more, shake..etc. until you get a drop out of the battery end.

 

[yzer]

Your eGo will perform best with single coil LR cartos in the 1.7 to 2.0 ohm range. The 1.7 ohm will be warmer than 2.0 ohm. Dual coil just doesn't work that well with 3.7 V and around 1000 mAh. That said, you can get great vapor production with LR single coil cartos.

A Smoktech single coil LR XL will hold a minimum of 1.8 ml of juice. That's about 50-70 drops on the first filling. XL sized cartos are a popular choice, they can fit carto tanks as well and measure 9 x 45 mm. The length of the threaded 510 section is not included in carto measurements.

 

[babyk1352012]

Yeah lr is made to use at max of 4 volts....the higher the voltage you plan on using the higher your ohms should be on your carto....personally I'm a veteran in the ecig world lol so i cant remember the last time i used a basic ego, but if you want more oomph and a ton of vapor step it up a notch and go with a mod....possibly a provari or you could try the new smok tech Zmax =). Those are just my thoughts

 

[BigBuddha74]

Ok, so my boge carto's say 510D LR. I am wondering if these are dual coil maybe? If so, maybe thats why I'm having difficulty! Anyway, I'm filling a carto with RY4 to test now. Will report back in a few...........

 

[yzer]

If you have an old carto around just tear it apart to see if it's dual coil or single. A single coil LR XL will fit your dual coil tank.

 

[Caridwen]

Yeah lr is made to use at max of 4 volts....the higher the voltage you plan on using the higher your ohms should be on your carto....personally I'm a veteran in the ecig world lol so i cant remember the last time i used a basic ego, but if you want more oomph and a ton of vapor step it up a notch and go with a mod....possibly a provari or you could try the new smok tech Zmax =). Those are just my thoughts

Maybe we can help get the equipment they have working before we start suggesting they get new equipment.