KR8 Cartomizers

[jennikj]

Can you all tell me about how many drops of liquid you put into a blank cartomizer for the KR8? I seem to be consistently over or under filling them, and was hoping some of you veterans could give me an idea of how many drops and/or ml I should use on a blank...much appreciated!!

BTW...I drip directly onto the filler with the carto tipped at an angle, I drip 'n turn, drip 'n turn, letting the liquid slide down the side into the filler.

 

[loden813]

Sounds about right...I drip anywhere from 10 to 16 depending on the age of the carto. Have not drowned one yet. I'm proably on the low side tho.

 

[Clinton]

It seems to vary slightly from carto to carto, some take 20-25 when others can take 30+! It's weird...
When I fill KR808's I use the cap-fill method. It's faster and easier then the drip-and-turn method. I fill a cap about 3/4 full, then slowly push the carto in until the juice starts to bubble up from the top, sometimes air will be trapped in the carto and it can be a bit tricky. You can find instructional videos on youtube. Just look up 'condom cap refill'. Hope that helps...

 

[dormouse]

I have only done a couple of blanks. And dropper bottles can have wildly different size drops.

This guy is filling an older Vapor4Life carto I think since his soft cap seems harder and his stuffing may be a bit looser. But he is putting in over 20 drops.
(note - an unbent paper clip works fine for popping out soft-caps. This video includes straightening the center channel which is only needed if you can't see light thru the carto)
YouTube - How-to guide to refilling KR808D-1 or Vapor King cartomizers

I don't worry about over filling - no matter how careful you are some may drip out the threaded end. I hold a tissue on the threaded end. Some leave the threaded end V4L hole plug and condom on. When the juice doesn't want to soak in any more, I clean it up on the threaded end - yes a bit might drip out. I puff into the threaded end with the open end down into a tissue to clear the air channel. I use the folded tip of a tissue to clean up any juice pooled above the stuffing. (instead of all that, some stand the carto vertically, threaded end down on a piece of tissue to let extra drip out). On a fresh fill you need to let it sit a bit (I lay it on its side various ways) to let the juice soak into all of the dry stuffing so it will be wet near wherever the atty is.

When you first start vaping it, if you cleaned it up well, it should not sputter too badly. It may be a bit flooded to start. That's better than singeing dry stuffing. Watch out for hot sputters and soon it will start vaping fine.

I add more juice whenever the vapor seems light or a bit dry and holding the ecig carto down for 5 seconds doesn't fix it.

 

[jennikj]

Thanks everyone! I will get the hang of it sooner or later (probably later LOL). In the meantime, I will order a few more blanks just in case

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

include me in on the practice part jennukj.... i'll be learning soon too so im reading all this !

 

[keyzygirl]

I just drip until it looks slushy,then I blow it lightly onto a tissue to make sure the tube is clear.Works great.

 

[jdalton4662]

I use the drip and turn like you are. When I finish a complete turn I give it a couple flicks of the wrist and repeat until I can see that it's getting ready to pool.

 

[jennikj]

Thanks everyone! I'm getting the hang of it; I think I was under filling them a bit...not enough so they were burning but I had to top them off a lot...after trying again last night I'm having much better luck today. I also ordered an atty and drip tip to use when I'm home and don't want to mess with the cartos.