I'm Done With The T3 Mini's

[B I L]

I'm not going to make this a 'bash the T3' thread. Maybe I just received 2 defects, but I've tried everything and every time I do a refill, they leak like crazy. After I clean up the liquid from the battery post a few times, they are great!

I'm on a very limited monthly income so I can't just test a lot of different things out. I'm asking someone that uses and/or has experience in both the Spinner & 65 or 78mm batteries. How much different are they in terms of vapor? I know it's not going to be the same as the Spinner but I just can't take the T3's anymore and since I'm used to them being airy, I can't go back to the x2 clearos.

I think it would be easier to get a 65 or 78mm battery with cartos. I know they don't leak.

Thanks for your help.

EDIT: I just noticed the volt disposables. Does anyone know if they work just like the original volt battery? I could try one of those I guess before I buy the original.

EDIT: With everyone's help, I now know how to refill the T3's without them leaking. They are without a doubt the best clearos (or are they tanks?) I've used. Will order more. Wish I can change the title on this post. Anyway, thanks everyone.

 

[cindycated]

You could use regular cartos with the X2 and Spinner too, if you have one already. Until very recently when I tried the Vision VT tank, I was a hardcore carto girl and used strictly Volt cartos on everything. For like two years! Cartos are awesome - I've had some that lasted for months and months. Didn't care for the T3, CE3 or the clearos. The mini-T3 was OK until I dropped it after two fills - now it leaks like crazy (not at the post) and can't afford to keep replacing them whenever that happens. The Nanos I didn't even bother trying, because I knew I wouldn't be able to afford them in the long run (can't rebuild those).

Ever since I got my first X2, I stopped using my 78s. For me the fat batts hit better, and I like the longer time between charges. Now I'm working on upgrading all my batteries to Spinners, except maybe for one X2 that I like to use as a passthrough when I drive. If you're not after the convenience of the smaller form factor of 78s, I say stick to the fat batts. You'll have a few more options with those later too, as SI (and others) rolls out new and improved clearos in the near future. Some of the eGo-threaded ones that are out now (from other vendors) actually work on our batts without a lot of fuss (I think there are a couple of threads about that here somewhere - that's how I found out about the VT). I'm upgrading to Spinners, because I'm finding that different devices and flavors like different voltage. It's nice having the flexibility. I only have one right now (and two X2s); would be nice to get one or two more.

The disposables are just that - disposables. You already know what vaping is like, so I wouldn't even bother with those, unless you need the convenience of throwaways, and your income is disposable too. But you sound just about as broke as I am!

 

[B I L]

Thanks Cindycated, I must be tired or something cause I knew the cartos fit the spinners just wasn't thinking about that. I also knew SI is coming out with newer clearos or whatever. I hated the fact of going back to the 78's as I didn't like them when I used the V2. I love my spinners and don't want to give them up. I would have regretted buying the 78's. It would have been a waste of money.

I think my problem with the T3's are I'm filling them too fast and I honestly think I'm getting some liquid into the air tube. I order my liquids from HHV and they don't have the long tip on their bottles like I've heard SI does.

Thanks again for pointing out the obvious. I guess I was just getting a little frustrated. I have to stay with my spinners.

 

[cindycated]

SI's 78s are miles and miles better than V2s (I started out with those), but Spinners are waaay better (to me) than 78s! Good luck!

And no, I have needle tips on all my bottles and they're still leaky. If that were the case, you would just simply be able to blow them out and problem solved, but noooooo.

 

[THETOTALLYCOOL]

I use the full size T3s and they don't leak.
Stick a Q-tip over the hole when filling. And after it's assembled, blow through the ... end into a tissue. Then you're set.

 

[B I L]

I use the full size T3s and they don't leak.
Stick a Q-tip over the hole when filling. And after it's assembled, blow through the ... end into a tissue. Then you're set.

I do have a full size T3 but heard worse things about them. I will give that one a try. I actually think I'm getting liquid in the air tube when I fill it. I'm filling them too fast.

Question... After filling T3's and mini's, do I need to let them sit awhile before use?

EDIT: I always blew through the mouth piece into a tissue. I should blow from the opposite end??

 

[CatLady007]

B I L, you don't need to let them sit, unless they are brand new, and then only 3-4 min.
When I take one apart to refill it, I wrap a bit of paper towel around a toothpick and run it down the air tube of the reservoir to sop up any condensation. I also blow the head out through the connector end, and blot up any excess liquid around the seals and flavor wicks (this step may not be necessary, dunno).
Finally, when it's filled, and before I install the head, I use a q-tip to wipe around the connection and to get any liquid that might be on the lip of the air tube.
I'm having excellent good luck with the mini's, doing it like this.

 

[THETOTALLYCOOL]

You don't reverse the normal air travel, it's something old dope fiends know; blow through the small end.
I have five T3s in rotation. One leaks a small amount from the seal after assembly. The others are fine. None leak in my pocket.
But try the Q-tip. Also, maybe your vial sucks? I tried a couple products where the nipple resembled a Visine bottle. PITA.

 

[LeoRex]

Yeah... there still is really no device that is as simple and foolproof as a cart... they only have one tricky part... making sure you don't run then dry. Other than that, there is nothing to them.

Cart tanks eliminate that issue, but they can be tricky to get working right, but once you do, they are easy as well. I just picked up a glass tank to try out with my trusty evods, just haven't found the right config for my juice (number of holes in the cart).

 

[B I L]

B I L, you don't need to let them sit, unless they are brand new, and then only 3-4 min.
When I take one apart to refill it, I wrap a bit of paper towel around a toothpick and run it down the air tube of the reservoir to sop up any condensation. I also blow the head out through the connector end, and blot up any excess liquid around the seals and flavor wicks (this step may not be necessary, dunno).
Finally, when it's filled, and before I install the head, I use a q-tip to wipe around the connection and to get any liquid that might be on the lip of the air tube.
I'm having excellent good luck with the mini's, doing it like this.

I did what you suggested and it worked! I had just a small leak onto the battery post but that was my fault. Someone else suggested using a small pipe cleaner. Wonder if that would work better than a toothpick and paper towel though. Also, I'm getting two different answers on which end to blow into. Do I blow into the mouth piece or the connector end?

 

[JoAnnW]

I did what you suggested and it worked! I had just a small leak onto the battery post but that was my fault. Someone else suggested using a small pipe cleaner. Wonder if that would work better than a toothpick and paper towel though. Also, I'm getting two different answers on which end to blow into. Do I blow into the mouth piece or the connector end?

Pipe cleaners work for me, cleaning the liquid out of the airtube but you can also wrap papertowel around a toothpick. Run it through the airtube of the tank collecting any moisture inside it.

The next time you refill it, just put the coil base on paper towel, on it's side. You will see the liquid being absorbed from the coil base into the paper towel. That would be the same liquid that would run into the airtube if it's not cleaned off before screwing back together.

After reattaching it, just lightly blow through either end making sure all of the moisture/liquid is gone.

Hope you have better success with the T3 using all of the above suggestions.

 

[Stratman]

I'm not going to make this a 'bash the T3' thread. Maybe I just received 2 defects, but I've tried everything and every time I do a refill, they leak like crazy. After I clean up the liquid from the battery post a few times, they are great!

I'm on a very limited monthly income so I can't just test a lot of different things out. I'm asking someone that uses and/or has experience in both the Spinner & 65 or 78mm batteries. How much different are they in terms of vapor? I know it's not going to be the same as the Spinner but I just can't take the T3's anymore and since I'm used to them being airy, I can't go back to the x2 clearos.

I think it would be easier to get a 65 or 78mm battery with cartos. I know they don't leak.

Thanks for your help.

EDIT: I just noticed the volt disposables. Does anyone know if they work just like the original volt battery? I could try one of those I guess before I buy the original.

One reason I stay loyal to SI is the customer service they provide. Realizing many of their products are mass produced in China it's very feasable there are going to be defects. I had a defective mini and opened a ticket. They didn't hesitate to make it right for me. Like you I'm pretty sure nobody here wants to throw money away.

 

[B I L]

One reason I stay loyal to SI is the customer service they provide. Realizing many of their products are mass produced in China it's very feasable there are going to be defects. I had a defective mini and opened a ticket. They didn't hesitate to make it right for me. Like you I'm pretty sure nobody here wants to throw money away.

I hope you don't think I was blaming SI. I too am a loyal customer which is why I was asking for peoples opinion on the 78's. I wasn't thinking of going elsewhere to buy them. Hope there isn't a misunderstanding.

 

[charlzrocks]

Hmmm the T3: Don't overfil, blow thru the airtube, adjust the flavor wick, ream out the airtube, do a vodka soak, wind your own coils, stuff (paper towel, tissue, pipe cleaner) down the airtube, cover the airholes with your fingers, or break off a toothpick or fill them with wax, add more flavor wicks, adjust the silicone grommet, do/don't use VG juice,condensation, leaking, gurgling, why bother with this thing at all?

 

[LeoRex]

Well, there are some people that have really good luck with the T3...

Personally, they worked great until the instant the juice level hit around 1.2 ml.... then, like clockwork, they drained on my center post.

My T3 is now retired, sitting in a drawer. I might pick up a T3s replacement base and see if that helps, but my evods work so much more reliably, I don't have a real need.

 

[cindycated]

Yeah! Keep hyping the eVods! I just bought a TON of them on sale without even knowing what they're like!

 

[B I L]

Yeah! Keep hyping the eVods! I just bought a TON of them on sale without even knowing what they're like!

I really like the airy hit of the T3's. What exactly is an eVod? Is that a brand name of a clearo or the clearo itself? Will it fit the SI Spinner's without an adapter? How do they compare with the SI T3?

 

[cindycated]

Just another BCC (bottom coil changeable) put out by Kanger. 1.6ml capacity. MT3 is a bigger version (2.4ml).

JoAnn says it requires an 808->eGo adapter - it screws on, but probably not deep enough to stay put.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/smokeless-image/411354-replacement-heads-got-eta-7.html#post9806738
I was wanting to try these because I've heard they aren't as airy, have better flavor, have the new head design (fewer problems, cheaper replacement heads), and I'd be less likely to break them. Plus they're on sale at HC. I get mine on Thursday/Friday.

So why do you prefer airiness? Do you take really aggressive hits? That could be what's causing your leaks with BCCs. When you suck in too hard, you could be drawing too much liquid to the coil, causing it to flood. Then it ends up on your battery post, or you end up drinking it.

 

[etrick]

I got the evods first and mistankenly thought I was ordering a couple more... surprise... giant evods showed up. Evods have treated me well, and they leak/have less problems since switching to protank/mt3s coils. Moving all over to mt3s coils now as the evod and protank coils wont work in the mt3s/t3s. My mt3s tanks flood way easier if I dont do as all u fine folk are suggesting. I just wash and dryburn between fluid changes and every two or three tankfuls otherwise. No more leaks. Evods r way less fussy, but no grippy base so harder to open. I still occasionally accidentally open them trying to change batteries tho. Yuck. I had quit smoking and still snuck em after a couple months til I got those evods. Havent had an analog since. Even crap liquid from a gasstation tastes good in this thing. Theyre great. All the novis and stardust clones are now in a box and I use them to rob for flavor wicks once and a while.

 

[B I L]

Just another BCC (bottom coil changeable) put out by Kanger. 1.6ml capacity. MT3 is a bigger version (2.4ml).

JoAnn says it requires an 808->eGo adapter - it screws on, but probably not deep enough to stay put.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/smokeless-image/411354-replacement-heads-got-eta-7.html#post9806738
I was wanting to try these because I've heard they aren't as airy, have better flavor, have the new head design (fewer problems, cheaper replacement heads), and I'd be less likely to break them. Plus they're on sale at HC. I get mine on Thursday/Friday.

So why do you prefer airiness? Do you take really aggressive hits? That could be what's causing your leaks with BCCs. When you suck in too hard, you could be drawing too much liquid to the coil, causing it to flood. Then it ends up on your battery post, or you end up drinking it.

I don't take aggressive hits. In fact it seems like I take a less more steady hit with the T3's than the X2 clearos. With the T3's I take a slower, bit longer hit.

So with these evods, I'll have to get an adapter so they'll fit on my Spinner but you say they won't screw all the way down to stay put. Oh, they won't stay on without an adapter, correct? So I just need to get an 808 to ego adapter?