How many would like lighter draw, more airflow for VK batteries?

[JelliBean]

A couple things I have figured out....
#1 clean the battery if the draw is too hard....sometimes the little holes are just clogged up. I use a dental pick. Also...buy a tube of Noalox at the auto parts store

#2 Sometimes it's because I have overfilled the cart. So I just take it off and blow out the extra juice and it's fine.

#3I have had a few carts where the paper label isn't lined up perfectly and the paper is covering up the notches on the cart. Single edge razor blade works wonders.

That said........is there a converse to the toothpick trick? I realize I might ruin the battery so I'll be taking a chance but couldn't you just drill an extra hole? Or widen the existing ones?

Thanks for posting your tips Lorikay13. I am not sure what Noalox is, or how you use it to help the battery draw situation. Can you please elaborate on that a bit.

 

[Pawpaw]

Thanks for posting your tips Lorikay13. I am not sure what Noalox is, or how you use it to help the battery draw situation. Can you please elaborate on that a bit.

Noalox is a liquid used to prevent galling when assembling 2 aluminum pieces, such as aluminum conduit. It is also a continuity enhancer, to maintain the ground connection between pieces of said conduit.

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND AGAINST USING NOALOX ON THE BATTERY THREADS!!!

That stuff is toxic if ingested. Every time you take a drag, the air will flow over the Noalox, be heated by the atty, and drawn into your lungs.

Not good!

 

[keyzygirl]

Thank you Pawpaw,that does not sound healthy at all!!

 

[JelliBean]

Thanks Pawpaw for the reply maybe we should send her a pm about toxic vapers that can be ignited by our cartomizers. I Read about that somewhere on e-cig forums and the cartomizer on some got as hot as 1200+ degrees. Plus different ignition points for different types of flammable gases (ex. gas pump fumes) And holly heya, you might just cause a fire explosion. They also said something about cell phones doing the same thing with certain flammables. You can't. See the fumes but you will suck them into your VK
Something to think about before vaping anywhere, hehehe! Those air vents on the batt/cartos lead to that hot wire.... You have all heard that sizzle before....smile!!

 

[Pawpaw]

Here is the MSDS on Noalox, if anyone is interested:

http://www.idealindustries.com/media/pdfs/products/msds/noalox_msds.pdf

 

[JelliBean]

whoa! Think I'll start a thread! Thanks Pawpaw!

 

[Pawpaw]

No problem. Gotta look after the family!

I have two battery mods and I use Noalox on them, but NOT ON THE ATOMIZER THREADS.

In fact, the manufacturer specifically warned against doing that.

 

[jayvap33]

- I can adapt to most batteries, so I think all mine are okay as is. That said, some cartridges draw differently from others and occasionally the auto batts won't fire as easily. In these instances a lighter draw may help. I mainly use manual batts to avoid suck issues...

 

[GiMante]

For some of you who are having trouble with too tight of a draw on your batteries, try cleaning out the little air holes under the threads.

Sometimes even a brand new battery will have clogged holes. Use a needle or pin (push pin works great) to clear those holes.

Also check sticker placement. I had a sticker that was covering up the airholes on the carto.

 

[sal997]

Hi All,
I like all the different batts that I have and they all draw differently. Although I've had to use the toothpick trick on some of mine due to to light of draw. I really believe that much of it depends on the carto. I have dome that work great and a few that I have to play with. All and all, I think they should be left alone since most people adjust them to suit their needs as I do. To change them will make some happy and some unhappy and I realize that we all can't be happy. I my self like a tighter draw and I still get a ton of vapor if the carto is a good one. Thanks.

 

[rver]

The only problem I have with my 6 xl's is 3 of them must have the button pushed very hard...don't think that can be corrected. Other then that, the draw on all of them is good.

 

[toad]

The latest auto short and XL manual batteries have a great draw as is IMHO.

 

[sooperdrave]

The latest auto short and XL manual batteries have a great draw as is IMHO.

my shortys draw so hard that i dont use them.

 

[markfm]

Free samples for all who voted?

 

[toad]

my shortys draw so hard that i dont use them.

I haven't had that problem myself, but do need to clean them weekly to keep the air flowing.

 

[Religion]

I'm still confused about how "light draw" is being used. My auto 808 batts allowed tons of air through, whistled, and sometimes would not start the atomizer. I then broke a toothpick in one hole. Now it easily starts the atomizer, doesn't whistle, and produces way more vapor. Which means light draw; easy to start vapor or allows more air?

 

[QSSV]

definitely a lighter draw. Having to draw to hard causes lip wrinkles, and makes me grab the passthru. I just don't want to hear it draw, that is annoying.

 

[jeffree]

Seems safe to say that adjustable draw will one day be the norm. Such a crucial part of vaping, and preferences vary.

 

[Sallyem]

You do all realize that this poll has been resurrected from January of 2010??

 

[jeffree]

Yep, Sally. I smiled when I saw dear Leaford's name, my first clue. But I do look forward to the day of adjustable draw and like to spout about it whenever the topic arises!