I have another stupid question!!

[Gimpy1261]

I am still a new user.
I have a new monster I need to get a handle on.
It is one of those new ss tubes a lot of people are bantering about. I think it will be a functional device if I can figure out how to properly use it.
Here are to facts.

1 I don't know anything about how electricity works, to make the heater heat.

2 I don't know what mix my juice is. I just know it taste good using my ego batts.
Most of the time.
Not much vapor sometimes not enough heat sometimes. These juices are 18mg. juice and that seems to work for me.

3 I had a little problem getting this tube device and my ego stuff quit working. meanwhile I went back to smoking stinkies.

I got this thing in the mail yesterday and the batteries (battery) I think is a 186 357 0r maybe 38 caliber. JK 186350

what I'm really trying to find out is How do you set these suckers to not burn up to heating element or scorch the liquid.

 

[TUC]

What is the ss tube device you are speaking of?

 

[Gimpy1261]

I think it is what we call a lava tube clone.

 

[TUC]

And what exactly is the problem you are having with it? What type of cartomizer/atomizer are you using...what voltage are you setting it at...and what PG/VG juice are you using?

 

[Caelius Felix]

If it's a Lavatube or clone, start out at 3.0 volts and work your way up until you find the sweet spot for your atty/carto and juice. eGos are about 3.3 volts, so you can use that for a benchmark. Instructions for using the Lavatube are available on multiple web sites of vendors who sell them. It's a good device and should make you very, very happy once you get used to it.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

what I'm really trying to find out is How do you set these suckers to not burn up to heating element or scorch the liquid.

It sounds like you're maybe not first filling the cartomizers properly/ fully and the filler is becoming burnt and no vapor because not enough juice
Here's a video:



The only stupid questions are those that aren't asked

 

[Gimpy1261]

Thank You!
Sorry for not giving enough info.
I am using the atomizer that comes with the kit. just a 510 atomizer I think. I have no idea what ohms it is.
these other things I have are what the web site I bought the from call them dual coil cartomizers (replacement carto for tanks)
They have a hole in them for the juice to be sucked from the tank. But I fixed that with water proof adhesive tape. and prefilling
the fibere stuff with juice.

My problem is both heaters snap crackle and pop.
At all voltages they give off lots of vapor and lots of taste.

3v to 6v I get the same result seems like to me. So I guess for me it dosen't even matter that is is vv cause I get the same result every where or any where volts are set.

vg/pg ratio i don't know but it taste good every where. and I have four flavours and even menthol taste good.

I guess my question is where to leave it set to not tear it up vv wise.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

M

y problem is both heaters snap crackle and pop.

If you're talking about the cartos that the sound you want to hear. Try turning your voltage down to 3-4 volts.

 

[Gimpy1261]

I'm a dumb a.. . I just had a thought I bet this sucker is putting out the same volts no matter where I have that little setting number set in the little window. Might be because I have a adapter screwed in the top (sealed to keep juice out). They say it is not needed. They being I read it some where on this vast forum.

Yeah I know! But I don;t know why I didn't think of It.

DA go get a meter. I said that to myself.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

LOL here's a guide for the LT and use with cartos- very good read as it tells the type of carto use at a certain voltage;
Lavatube VV

 

[sailorman]

First off, if you're using a Dual Coil cartomizer, you're going to get bad results. I hope they didn't come in your kit, because that was a big mistake by the vendor. You never want to use Dual Coil cartomizers on your Lavatube.

The reason it all tastes the same from 3.3 to 6 volts is because the LT thinks it is dealing with a low resistance, 1.7 or 1.5ohm cartomizer and it is limiting the amount of power so that your heating coil doesn't burn out. But it is not really low resistance. Inside that thing, thre are 2 coils (dual coil). Each of those coils is 2X the number of ohms as the 1.5 or 1.7 the carto is rated at. Therefore, they need 2X the voltage and the LavaTube isn't giving it to them.

You need what is called "standard resistance", or SR, single coil cartomizers. Those will be 2.5 to 3 ohms. Then, your Lavatube will give them the voltage they need, not 1/2 as much.

Always use single coil cartomizers in your Lavatube.

For now, you should be able to drip juice straight onto the coil inside your atomizer. The atomizer is probably 3ohms or thereabouts. Set your LT to 3.5V or so. Drop about 3 drops of juice inside your atomizer. Put on a tip and try to vape it that way. You should get much better results. When the vapor gets weak or tastes burnt, drop a few more drops in.

Meanwhile, order some Boge 3ohm cartomizers or use eGo type devices, but only 2.5ohms or more.

 

[sailorman]

I'm a dumb a.. . I just had a thought I bet this sucker is putting out the same volts no matter where I have that little setting number set in the little window. Might be because I have a adapter screwed in the top (sealed to keep juice out). They say it is not needed. They being I read it some where on this vast forum.

Yeah I know! But I don;t know why I didn't think of It.

DA go get a meter. I said that to myself.

It's good to get a meter, but the adapter has nothing to do with the problem. The stainless Lavatubes will accept an eGo style cartomizer or clearomizer without an adapter. Only the regular Lavatubes need a 510/eGo adapter. So, take it off, but it's not the cause of your problem. You might notice a more airy draw and if it helps with that, put it back on.

 

[elfstone]

I bet this sucker is putting out the same volts no matter where I have that little setting number set in the little window.

With dual-coils, that is exactly what happens more or less. It's a known "feature" of the LavaTube - it lowers the voltage automatically on dual-coils without letting you know.

Vendors are being a-holes for not plastering this piece of info in large red letters on their LavaTube product pages. Sorry.

If you need something for dual-coil sized tanks, then you can use a single-coil XL sized cartomizer.

For best results, use a higher resistance cartomizer, such as 3.0 Ohm.

 

[Ratchet]

First off, if you're using a Dual Coil cartomizer, you're going to get bad results. You never want to use Dual Coil cartomizers on your Lavatube.

Hmmm - I might get stoned for this but I disagree. I have been using Dual Coil 2.8 ohm cartomizers and also have a few 1.5's. I am getting good results with both. I believe the original LT limits the voltage to 3.7 v or so, so if I'm using a LR Carto, it won't go to the 5 volts I like to use with my Lavatube. Most of the time, I'm using either single or dual coil pre=punched tank carto at 3 ohm without any problems...... Am I too new at vaping to know better? Maybe I am, I've only had my tube for 4 weeks. What is the reason everyone says that dual coils are not good in the LT? I don't understand that....

 

[Ratchet]

OOPS, post #13 posted while I was typing. It's actually an explanation to my question re: dual/single coil and the LT....

 

[Gimpy1261]

First off, if you're using a Dual Coil cartomizer, you're going to get bad results. I hope they didn't come in your kit, because that was a big mistake by the vendor.They didn't the vender told me on their help line that is what I needed an I bought 4 boxes of them (thinking You can't have to many) LOL You never want to use Dual Coil cartomizers on your Lavatube.

The reason it all tastes the same from 3.3 to 6 volts is because the LT thinks it is dealing with a low resistance, 1.7 or 1.5ohm cartomizer and it is limiting the amount of power so that your heating coil doesn't burn out. But it is not really low resistance. Inside that thing, thre are 2 coils (dual coil). Each of those coils is 2X the number of ohms as the 1.5 or 1.7 the carto is rated at. Therefore, they need 2X the voltage and the LavaTube isn't giving it to them.

You need what is called "standard resistance", or SR, single coil cartomizers. Those will be 2.5 to 3 ohms. Then, your Lavatube will give them the voltage they need, not 1/2 as much.

Always use single coil cartomizers in your Lavatube.

For now, you should be able to drip juice straight onto the coil inside your atomizer. I thought that atomizer thing you had to use a drip tip thingy with fiber in it to hold juice (cartridge tip.) The atomizer is probably 3ohms or thereabouts. Set your LT to 3.5V or so. Drop about 3 drops of juice inside your atomizer. Put on a tip and try to vape it that way. You should get much better results. When the vapor gets weak or tastes burnt, drop a few more drops in.

Meanwhile, order some Boge 3ohm cartomizers or use eGo type devices, but only 2.5ohms or more.

Yeah they sold me on that adapter thing too. And I had no idea what you were to use the ss drip tip for unless you stuck it in the smoktech dual coil cartomizer thing and covered up the hole in the side of the cartomizer.

Thanks Sailorman

Does radio shack sell a meter that will fit the threading so I can check all these numbers I seem to need to check.????