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Would you Like to see the eGo with color options

  • Yes, I would buy a colored ego over what is available right now.

  • No, I am satisfied with the current options.


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Jimi Mack

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I personally can get about 10-15 puffs off of my carts with no mods, but that is hit or miss. I typically drip, but have just entered the wonderful world of cartomizers, and love them to the max. I can usually go half a day on one carto no problem...thats my main vape while im out runnin around or working a flight.

When Im home I am in dripping bliss!

The problems you are having are not specifically ego related, but stock carts have always been an issue. Which is exactly why cartos were designed, mods, and the amazing Tesla Filter that mik is designing. I have had standard cart issues with every model of ecig I have ever owned.

Safe Travels,
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RIA, what cartos are you using if I may ask. I have tried several and for some reason I get no vapor off them and my eGo.
 

ecitek

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will look at everything and make sure all is clean, etc. I am not sure how there would be an atty or connection problem, since I get GREAT clouds with dripping (and it's barely two weeks old).

If carts are notorious for not really working well, I have no idea why they are the "standard" sold with the unit. I am probably not willing to buy any cartos to see if that will help.

For $80+ shipping, I want it to work. Period. I am just weird that way...
 

Mik_Janty

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will look at everything and make sure all is clean, etc. I am not sure how there would be an atty or connection problem, since I get GREAT clouds with dripping (and it's barely two weeks old).

If carts are notorious for not really working well, I have no idea why they are the "standard" sold with the unit. I am probably not willing to buy any cartos to see if that will help.

For $80+ shipping, I want it to work. Period. I am just weird that way...

Ecitek:

While i do understand your frustrations, i think you have to realise that carts are being used because it - unfortunately - is the "open standard" within the e-cig business. Its not common to sell an e-cig without tossing a few carts in there.

So if you get your money back, and buy another product, from someone else - you wont remedy this situation. You will probably just end up in another similar situation, but this time with a PV that is bigger and holds less power - and in my opinion doesnt look as good :p

As stated, we are working on the Tesla Filter, to fix this - and then there are dripping / or cartomizers out there.

I do understand why you are frustrated, and i DO understand why you would want it to just work out of the box - and it does: But all the reviews you are seeing, those are NOT people using carts, they are mainly drippers. So please keep in mind, we (Janty) never advertised that using carts = what you see in the videos.

To me, it sounds like a combination of two things going on with your e-cig: 1) Your atomizer isnt fully broken in and 2) Your carts are too dry, or the liquid youre using is not up to the task.

If i was you, i would start by pulling out the filling material, then drip 2 drops directly into the ego - and vape. See if you like that - if that works, then your next "goal" is to find a mod that works similar to this for you. There are alot of great mods, and while they often require you to find a hobby knife, then usually its only a matter of using 1 hour of your life, to end up with a mod that will work for a week or more before you have to redo it. Small price to pay for not inhaling tobacco, or any of those nasty things we dont want in our lungs isnt it? =)

So for your own sake, dont give up - the only alternative you can find right now is the cartomizer or disposable e-cigs out there, and TRUST me, when i say that the eGo blows them away when it comes to vapor production and taste!
 

Massi

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It's a manual battery on mine.
I checked the resistance of all the atoms I got and it's 3.0-3.1 ohm for all three.

Please give me some guidelines on breaks to take,eg:puff 4 seconds break 10 and I'll do all the test I can with this and other atoms ,following the rules stricly.
If no one else is having this problem I think Mik is right about my way of vaping,but with an automatic 401 and 901 I never had problems with my way of vaping .

Ournature told me he had same problem with an atom getting too much hot by itself but I don't think it's my case if the ohm I cheked are in the normal range.

Many thanks to all for help!
 

ecitek

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Ecitek:

While i do understand your frustrations, i think you have to realise that carts are being used because it - unfortunately - is the "open standard" within the e-cig business. Its not common to sell an e-cig without tossing a few carts in there.

So if you get your money back, and buy another product, from someone else - you wont remedy this situation. You will probably just end up in another similar situation, but this time with a PV that is bigger and holds less power - and in my opinion doesnt look as good :p

As stated, we are working on the Tesla Filter, to fix this - and then there are dripping / or cartomizers out there.

I do understand why you are frustrated, and i DO understand why you would want it to just work out of the box - and it does: But all the reviews you are seeing, those are NOT people using carts, they are mainly drippers. So please keep in mind, we (Janty) never advertised that using carts = what you see in the videos.

To me, it sounds like a combination of two things going on with your e-cig: 1) Your atomizer isnt fully broken in and 2) Your carts are too dry, or the liquid youre using is not up to the task.

If i was you, i would start by pulling out the filling material, then drip 2 drops directly into the ego - and vape. See if you like that - if that works, then your next "goal" is to find a mod that works similar to this for you. There are alot of great mods, and while they often require you to find a hobby knife, then usually its only a matter of using 1 hour of your life, to end up with a mod that will work for a week or more before you have to redo it. Small price to pay for not inhaling tobacco, or any of those nasty things we dont want in our lungs isnt it? =)

So for your own sake, dont give up - the only alternative you can find right now is the cartomizer or disposable e-cigs out there, and TRUST me, when i say that the eGo blows them away when it comes to vapor production and taste!


Mik -

Thanks for your reply. I can see that you are concerned with the satisfaction of your customers and DO wish to provide quality product.

Your point about the problem being the same with carts no matter WHICH model I use is well taken. Other than the weak vapor associated with the carts, I'd have to say that the eGo is a very attractive e-Cig and seems to be very well constructed. Your willingness to accept 30-day returns for ANY reason is also a big positive. My post was not intended in any way to shed a bad light on your products in general.

As mentioned in previous post, I HAVE tried dripping and it works GREAT. I HAVE spent more than an hour with a hobby knife and the various mods I have tried have NOT solved the problem with carts.

I will try the Blue foam mod. It is the ONE that I have not tried yet. I will also give it another week to see if I can work out the problems.

As I can see that carts are the common problem, my only reason for returning the eGo would be to consider the purchase or construction of a Juicebox - which seems to be a reasonable solution.

I am REALLY interested in the Tesla, but WHEN? I would CERTAINLY be willing to TEST one for you - :w00t:
 

Mik_Janty

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You know what, come to think of it maybe you are part of the manual vapers who does something ...well they shouldnt do :p

Try to notice if you have a tendency of holding in the button before you actually have the PV in your mouth AND if you tend to hold that button after youre done vaping. I know it might not seem like alot, but if you do that continously, that could be why its overheating.

If that doesnt work well find some more tests for you and try to get to the root of this! :) Did you try out dripping, and can you tell me if the problem is there as well?
 

Massi

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You know what, come to think of it maybe you are part of the manual vapers who does something ...well they shouldnt do :p
Well,I REALLY wanto to find out what I do wrong !:D:D:D
Becouse you know I'm loving this pv and I'm having the best out of it in vaping experience,vapour productions,hit,flavour ,batteries,estetic and the wonderfull support you offer !!!:cool:
Try to notice if you have a tendency of holding in the button before you actually have the PV in your mouth AND if you tend to hold that button after youre done vaping. I know it might not seem like alot, but if you do that continously, that could be why its overheating.
No at all.I push the button while in my mouth and I release it a second or so before I pull it out watching the light fading away,always.
If that doesnt work well find some more tests for you and try to get to the root of this! :) Did you try out dripping, and can you tell me if the problem is there as well?
Tomorrow I'll do a dripping day and let you know.

Anyway today I've done this test.I took a slightly melted cart,just a bit on only one side,really nothing,I inserted it creating a cross in respect to the atty white shape on the bottom,and I vaped really really hard for 6-7 refills.
I took very short breaks,I inhaled hard and got the cart almost dry every time.
Guess what?the cart is still the same,no signs of burning anywhere.
I did this becouse I wanted to understand if it's my way of vaping melting the carts.
I'll go on with this same cart a bit more and than I'll try to switch position to see if it melt.

Thanks Mik and sorry to steal time to your job!
 

Mik_Janty

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ecitek:

It all depends - what is a good e-cig for you? For me, its one that has the battery to last me for a day, and the looks that means i dont want to hide it away - along with a great vapor and a great taste.

If you feel you can find all those in a mod - or even if you dont need some of those, then by all means go for what will make you happy. I personally quickly gave up on "homemade" mods, - for the simplest reason: support and warranty lies with one person - and while that can be great, it can also quickly become a mess - it all depends on how that one person is feeling when he wakes up. :) Plus, i honestly dont think many (if any) homemade mods is something id like to show off in public.

But, thats just MY personal opinion on the matter!

In any regard i hope you figure out what it is you seek - and that you find the "toy" you want alongside you in the battle against analogues. That is, afterall, the most important thing here!
 

crmartin

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I use the blue foam in my cartridges and it works great. I use a piece that is 3/8 x 3/8 and I cut a "v" notch in the atty end, then I fill the cartridge about 3/4 full, insert the foam and then add a few more drops. I top it off with a few drops when it starts to get dry. Some juices wick better than others, but the results I get with this method are on par with dripping.
 
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