I've got the carto blues

[Mapultz]

I love the simplicity of cartos - they're low maintenance. And depending on your tank, you can hold a ton of juice. I started out with the standard size, single coil Boge. Worked great. I learned to prime them well and didn't have a single problem.

But then I got a few different tanks, and got some 45mm and 45mm flanged Boge...not so good. The flanged ones immediately tasted burned, even with priming correctly. I tried 2 different cartos with two different juices - the cartos had 2 holes pre-punched and I used a 50/50 juice and a Halo juice (iirc, they don't disclose their ratios).

The un-flanged 45mm also has 2 pre punched holes. This one didn't taste burned, but I'm not getting very good flavor out of it.

So my question - am I doing something wrong? Or can someone point me to some 45mm flanged and un-flanged cartos that are worth a damn?

 

[BK_Malik]

Best I've tried are from Ikenvape (Platinum S) and Vaperev. What are the ohms of the cartos are you using and at what voltage are you using them?

 

[Mapultz]

Ikenvape always seems to be out of stock

I got these:

Pre Punched Boge Cartomizer XL 45mm

and

Boge F16 Cartomizer - 5 Pack

They've all come out to 2.0 ohms. I use watts - I used a range of 6.0-8.0 watts to see if anything made a difference.

 

[Mapultz]

Best I've tried are from Ikenvape (Platinum S) and Vaperev. What are the ohms of the cartos are you using and at what voltage are you using them?

From Vaperev:

These? Flow Cartomizer XL Standard Resistance Punched Box - Cartomizers - Accessories

 

[BlueSnake]

I love the simplicity of cartos - they're low maintenance. And depending on your tank, you can hold a ton of juice. I started out with the standard size, single coil Boge. Worked great. I learned to prime them well and didn't have a single problem.

But then I got a few different tanks, and got some 45mm and 45mm flanged Boge...not so good. The flanged ones immediately tasted burned, even with priming correctly. I tried 2 different cartos with two different juices - the cartos had 2 holes pre-punched and I used a 50/50 juice and a Halo juice (iirc, they don't disclose their ratios).

The un-flanged 45mm also has 2 pre punched holes. This one didn't taste burned, but I'm not getting very good flavor out of it.

So my question - am I doing something wrong? Or can someone point me to some 45mm flanged and un-flanged cartos that are worth a damn?

You say you primed properly. How much juice are you priming the cartos with?

With Boges, what works for me is injecting about 1.5ml of juice, half on each side of the carto, with a sharp 20 gauge needle. When I've done it that way I've never had one burn.

 

[BK_Malik]

From Vaperev:

These? Flow Cartomizer XL Standard Resistance Punched Box - Cartomizers - Accessories

Yes, for the Vaperev's. Also, Ikenvape has Platinum S's in stock right now.

 

[BK_Malik]

I don't trust Boges anymore, not enough quality control and too hit or miss for me. My opinion only...

Excellent suggestion from BlueSnake on the priming.

 

[Mapultz]

You say you primed properly. How much juice are you priming the cartos with?

With Boges, what works for me is injecting about 1.5ml of juice, half on each side of the carto, with a sharp 20 gauge needle. When I've done it that way I've never had one burn.

Ok, I *think* I'm doing it correctly. I've been through 3 boxes of standard size Boge cartos with no problems. I use the drip method. I drip a few drops along the sides, then shake down like a thermometer. After doing that quite a few times, I can see when the juice gets to the filler around the holes - I can see through the holes that the filler is wet now. A few more times, and just a teeny bit of liquid comes out of the bottom. Then I know it's full.

 

[Mapultz]

Yes, for the Vaperev's. Also, Ikenvape has Platinum S's in stock right now.

Thank you!!

 

[Mapultz]

I wonder if making the holes bigger/punching an extra hole would help...

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[Mapultz]

Yes, for the Vaperev's. Also, Ikenvape has Platinum S's in stock right now.

WOAH the Vaperev's shipping is FedEx only - $9 for some damn cartos. No way! *pout*

Checking out the Ikenvape...

 

[BK_Malik]

Ok, I *think* I'm doing it correctly. I've been through 3 boxes of standard size Boge cartos with no problems. I use the drip method. I drip a few drops along the sides, then shake down like a thermometer. After doing that quite a few times, I can see when the juice gets to the filler around the holes - I can see through the holes that the filler is wet now. A few more times, and just a teeny bit of liquid comes out of the bottom. Then I know it's full.

You could try the condom method also. Lots of youtube vids showing how to do it, one here: How to fill a Carto / Cartomizer using the "Condom Method" - YouTube

 

[BK_Malik]

Ok, I *think* I'm doing it correctly. I've been through 3 boxes of standard size Boge cartos with no problems. I use the drip method. I drip a few drops along the sides, then shake down like a thermometer. After doing that quite a few times, I can see when the juice gets to the filler around the holes - I can see through the holes that the filler is wet now. A few more times, and just a teeny bit of liquid comes out of the bottom. Then I know it's full.

Condom method works well too: How to fill a Carto / Cartomizer using the "Condom Method" - YouTube

 

[BK_Malik]

WOAH the Vaperev's shipping is FedEx only - $9 for some damn cartos. No way! *pout*

Checking out the Ikenvape...

Before you give up on Vaperev go all the way to the checkout and estimate your shipping. I've never paid more than $6.94 to Georgia. I always order at least two boxes and it's the same shipping price as one.

 

[vjdossey]

I always use the drip and shake down method after condom method... Drip some shake down juice, kinda like ya do a bottle of ketchup to get the last of whats in a bottle! Works great. Drip then shake down. Repeat until juice is seepibg a bit outta the punched hole good luck

 

[vjdossey]

Try these maybe
BOGE - LASER SLOTTED

I love em... Oh and check out the thingies at ibtanked, they will prime a carto perfect.

://www.ibtanked.com/accessories/thingies