Just got my Blu...

[Chairsoft]

And I love it! This is my first PV but I really really like it. Since I charged it when I got it this morning I've been alternating between it and analogs, but actually find myself craving the Blu! I know a million people are probably going to pile into this thread and tell me to buy an eGo now or something else but I'm pretty content with this for now. I'm considering buying some blank 306 cartomizers for it and some juice so i can fill my own cartos (and refill the ones I bought with it). Quick question... will I get an easier draw with the 306 cartos than the ones that came with the blu? Wanting a slightly easier draw is the only complaint I have at the moment.

I also have to say thanks to everybody on this forum. I just made my account today but I have been lurking heavily for almost 2 weeks now and have learned TONS. It's also great how helpful and friendly everyone seems to be.

 

[Elwin]

I'm not a fan of Blu's, but if it works for you, it works for you, and I say God bless'em.

And welcome.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Welcome to ecf Chairsoft. Glad to see you found us. Actually, the Blu was my 2nd ecig and it was helpful in getting me started. When you are ready to upgrade you will. What I did'nt like about the Blu is that I did not get much vapor either. I don't think the draw will get any easier with cartos(if I remember right). Make sure your atty isn't too clogged and that is what will help you with the draw.

sas

 

[JC Okie]

Congratulations and welcome. Isn't vaping fun? You will find (especially if you have/get some juice that you really love) that the vaping will be more and more appealing and the nasty cigs will become less and less appealing! Many of us quit smoking without even meaning to! Ha. I don't know about the draw on the different cartos because I've never tried to Blu cartos, but I know that I really like 306 cartos....and also the BOGE cartos are really good. You may just have to get you a few of all kinds and find your sweet spot. There's a lot of trial and error early on, but that's the fun of this new "hobby" you've embarked upon. LOL. Welcome to ECF and the wonderful world of vaping!

 

[dormouse]

Chairsoft - you have the new cartomizer 2-piece model? I have never seen Joye 306 cartos. I think you may be able to use 510 cartos or Joye 306 atty w/ carts.

I don't know about the draw - I don't use automatic batteries. I press the button on my 510 then 1/2 to 1.5 seconds later start dragging and it's pretty easy with Boge 510 soft-cap cartos (blank cartos - see LiteCigUSA.net - you want the standard ones, not the LR which could kill your battery). When the drag gets hard for me it's usualy because the center air channel of the carto has gotten angled or off-center and I can't see light through the carto. When that happens I gently straighten it with an unbent straight small paper clip.

And cartos do not last forever - maybe 4-7 days, sometimes longer. The internal atty will get gunked up with burnt juice etc and performance will go down. Some are successful at cleaning cartos, some are not.

 

[Chairsoft]

Yep, mine is the new 2 piece model with cartomizers. In a thread I read on here last week somebody had suggested these...
Product Details That's why I asked about the 306 cartos.

Thanks for the tips and warm welcome everyone!

I'm liking this so much I may pick up an entirely different system (maybe even an ego *sigh*) maybe something with a manual battery, in addition to a couple more batteries for the blu.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Actually an ego isn't very expsenive.Buy just the battery at first. Go and look at liberty-flights.com. You can actually use the blu atty on an ego so you then you would not be wasting any $.
Just a thought.

sas

 

[hippiebrian]

Yup, I still have my old Blu's and my 510 clearomizers work just fine with the batteries. Good luck!

 

[Guyver Gaiden]

i was just thinking bout my clearo's and blu to so i tired it and it works fine...lol..looks pretty good...but i have an ego and love'n it...

 

[walker4269]

Go with 306 lr cartomizers. I felt like I wasnt getting anything from the ones that came with it. More vapor and can mix my own flavor. Battery sensitivity sucks though.

 

[MattZuke]

I know a million people are probably going to pile into this thread and tell me to buy an eGo now or something else but I'm pretty content with this for now.

As I steam on my t-rex with coffee & a drop of fire and ice (Juicy Vapor). If this is what you want, fantastic. The eGos to represent low cost of operation, and I believe you can pop those cartos on an eGo.

 

[H Niemand]

I started with the 3 piece Blu, went to the Blu cartos and I have cleaned and refilled them once so far. I use the same cartos with my Electronic Stix manual. Went from 30 analogs a day to 5 in 3 weeks. Soon to be none.
Have fun!!!

One more thing. Try a slow, easy draw on the Blu. Keep watching the light and try and keep it lit. You will get more vapor that way.

 

[sj74]

First PV I got was BLU, and I wound up back on analogs for about 9 months until I went to to KR808D models. I am new to ECF but am a veteran in the vaping arena. You may want to look at a KR808 model, although you are satisfied with BLU, I think you would feel blown away at the TH and Vapor production of the better two piece design models. Reccomendation? Cartos from V2 (just beware of backorders) and batteries from Bloog or Vapor4Life or Drew from NHALER.

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[jlarsen]

Blu got me started on vaping. I really like their pack charger, and the flavors of their pre-filled cartridges/cartomizers... that's all I can say good about them. There's a lot more negative things I can and have said about them... Eventually your Blu batteries will stop holding a charge, and by that time, if you've had the opportunity to try better models, you probably won't buy Blu again.

Their batteries go off in your pocket far more often than even other similar automatic batteries, their atomizers (the old style) were very unreliable and inconsistent. Their old cartridges wasted 50% of the juice in them. Their new cartomizers are a big improvement over the old Blu - but the batteries are still pretty pathetic. You can get batteries one millimeter larger in width and a couple millimeters longer that have more than TWICE the capacity, from other vendors, for roughly the same price. Blu isn't designed for direct dripping or refilling cartridges. They are only ideal for using their own brand of cartos, and for people that want a more cigarette like ecig experience with minimal hassle, and who don't vape often unless you have an ample supply of spare batteries charging constantly. Their website withholds a lot of the specs about their equipment that most other vendors are more than happy to divulge. They downright lie about the width of their unit, claiming it is only 5mm wide - the TRUTH is that is is 8mm.

Their customer service is mediocre at best, and their shipping times are inconsistent, often ridiculously long, but occasionally acceptably short.