I'll try again....

[Endosidney]

I posted about a week ago regarding low vapor production on 510 LR 1.8's. I got a few gracious responses from regulars, which I appreciated. I was hoping Isaac would chime in as well.

Quick recap: using on REO and Silver Bullet with same results.

Tried to contact Isaac on website 3 or 4 days ago but no response. Obviously he is now OOT. I guess I'm looking for some guidance on these things. These are the first unprimed LR atties I've used. Is there something special I need to do short of a few priming drops, etc.? Is there a protracted break-in period that I'm short of? Although my message to Isaac stated that I wished to return the unused atties, I really want to give them a chance.

Sidney

 

[rc51kodiak]

Hello Endosidney I have not used a IKV 510lr for a while... I will pop one on my Reo Grande at let you know how it works out in just a few minutes.

 

[rc51kodiak]

Ok... just popped on a new IKV 510lr on the Reo, dripped 6 drops in and then fired it two very quick burst and then dripped 4 more drops in and it creates clouds of smoke with what I consider a very airy draw thats why I prefer his 306's.

If you think the draw is tight I suggest taking the atty off the Reo and then draw on it and if it seems to be a much lighter draw I would guess it is that the drip cup or threads on the Reo are filled with juice therefore blocking the air holes in the attie threads and if that is the case you are actually trying to suck air out of a sealed system which creates a vacuum as you are trying to draw which will usually flood an attie and produce poor vapor and a tight draw.

Here is another test you can do, take the bottle out of the Reo and set it aside, now place a piece of a paper towel around the tube that goes into the bottle so it does not leak inside your Reo, now blow out the used 510lr from the threaded side and then blow the Reo tube out from the top of the Reo and catch the juice with the paper towel that is inside your Reo, stick the freshly blown out attie back on the Reo without the bottle installed add 3-4 drops into attie wait few seconds and then try it out. If it tastes burnt add another drop or two and see how the draw and vapor productions are. If it is working now odds are that it was getting flooded and you will have to change up the way you feed or drip your attie if not check your battery voltage if you have access to a multimeter and see if Batts are coming off the charger at 4.2volts.

I know this may sound really simple but make sure the IKV 510lr says LR on the side and not HV because I have grabbed the wrong ones out of my box before and wondered what was going on for second or two before I relized what I did.

I am using a DIY peppermint menthol blend at 70/30 pg/vg 22mg in the attie and it works good.

I have not tried the cannons so I can not comment on the usage of them. If you have any questions feel free to ask away and I will do my best to help you out.

 

[Iken]

I'm still here and I didn't receive any email. What is your email address? Evidently there have been issues using the contact us page of the website. This is I don't quite understand but will be more than ecstatic once we're off this terrible database.
You are more than welcome to return them if you wish for replacements or refund. You say "same results on both units' What are the results? What is happening?
Going by Rc's post, I take it there is an air flow issue. He gave some very feedback and questions. so I'll wait till you respond.

 

[Endosidney]

Thanks!! I really appreciate the well thought out response.

I've got a few different LR atties that I've popped on this evening: 4 different brands, incl 2 IKV's(one new and one from a few days ago). I'm using a freshly charged 18650 2600mAh on the REO and Halo Tribeca 24mg. Specifically, here's what I have gathered after trying everything including rc51kodiak's instruction: Vapor production is definitely lower with IKV's. The draw is slightly tighter as well. I also notice that the barrel gets hotter on the IKV than the others. My gut tells me that these are a bad batch.

Isaac, I used your contact page form. My e-mail is sidneyr at cox.net.

 

[mwa102464]

What happens when you put this Atty on your SB and drop 4-5 drops of lquid into the Atty and hit it then ? are you still getting no vapor ? as for draw you will never find 2 Atty's exactly a like in my opinion, but you should be getting plumes of vapor from them on your SB with a fresh 18650 dripping

AS rc51 stated below the 4.2v does make a bit of a difference and as well so does the IMR in my opinion

 

[Endosidney]

Just used the SB and, no doubt, better vapor. Not quite plumes though. I've got a couple of different LR's that hit that sweet spot and that's what I'm comparing to.

 

[mwa102464]

I'm starting to think it may be a voltage issue here and your a little light on power possibly, its a shame you dont have a VV PV to use these on to dial them in. I'm also wondering whether or not your using a good quality IMR AW Batt because it does make a difference, are you running an AW IMR 18650 or a s hitty Trustfire Batt ?


Edit : Ah I see your running a 2600 Batt, that isnt an IMR that's for sure, you may want to pick up a good quality AW IMR for these, I find they do produce some better results !

 

[Endosidney]

Awesome! any recommendations on a battery source and VV PV? The only thing about VV is I gotta have my REO's.

Ya know, in the approx 2.5 months I've been vaping, I bought SB, REO grand and mini, the "deluxe smoke 51" kit from the mall kiosk., 4 eGo's, 4 Joye 510 ecigs, Numerous cartomizers and atties. Then there are the juices. I think I'v spent $500 just on juice.

 

[mwa102464]

Awesome! any recommendations on a battery source and VV PV? The only thing about VV is I gotta have my REO's.

Ya know, in the approx 2.5 months I've been vaping, I bought SB, REO grand and mini, the "deluxe smoke 51" kit from the mall kiosk., 4 eGo's, 4 Joye 510 ecigs, Numerous cartomizers and atties. Then there are the juices. I think I'v spent $500 just on juice.

You've only yet begun, hahah,,,,, VV Mods Rock, depends if you want a feeder type or not, if not a Provari and Darwin would be my go to for now, as for VV Feeder I run 2 VV Ali'i Mods and have 2 Eclipse EQ's but there going back for now on Recall, Best advice I can give you is to read, read, and read some more,,,, as for Batt's absolutely the AW IMR 18650 or MNKE 18650 would be my choice ! ditch the Trustfires there the worst ! Just my personal opinion and views !

 

[atavanhalen]

Awesome! any recommendations on a battery source and VV PV? The only thing about VV is I gotta have my REO's.

Ya know, in the approx 2.5 months I've been vaping, I bought SB, REO grand and mini, the "deluxe smoke 51" kit from the mall kiosk., 4 eGo's, 4 Joye 510 ecigs, Numerous cartomizers and atties. Then there are the juices. I think I'v spent $500 just on juice.

I bet you still saved money if you are vaping instead of smoking. I have bought so much that I would not even be able to list it all but when I smoked I was a 2 pack aday guy so roughly 14bucks a day adds up quick. I will also agree with mwa on the Imr aw's, i only use AW imr's and am very happy with the performance and longevity.

 

[Switched]

I'm starting to think it may be a voltage issue here and your a little light on power possibly, its a shame you dont have a VV PV to use these on to dial them in. I'm also wondering whether or not your using a good quality IMR AW Batt because it does make a difference, are you running an AW IMR 18650 or a s hitty Trustfire Batt ?


Edit : Ah I see your running a 2600 Batt, that isnt an IMR that's for sure, you may want to pick up a good quality AW IMR for these, I find they do produce some better results !

Not necessary to use an IMR in the 18650 size. The AW 18650 is capable of 10A more than sufficient to meet her needs. From 16340 and below by all means IMR.

 

[player30]

This is just a thought Endosidney.. I like to use adapters on my cartos. A 510 to 510 at least will make the atty a little more adjustable and can increase the airflow. GL