My semi-verdict on Cartomizers

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dokebilee

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So, today I received my order of Fluxomizers 2.4-2.6 ohm from Gotvape and also received two packs of The Resurrectors 1.7 ohm. I've never tried cartomizers before and didn't want to but my growing frustration with atomizers have prompt me otherwise. I got to try both versions of cartomizers today and this is my verdict.

First on the list is the "Fluxomizer" and I must say that this product looks/feels intimidating, thus living up to its name. It is very large since I got the XL version, sturdy, and the tube is clear with a green tint to it. I immediately got to filling it up which wasn't an easy ordeal since you have to remove two rubber pieces and if you want to get creative, you can remove the third rubber piece and use the second rubber piece (smallest o-ring) as the "juice blocker," which I did. After filling it up, I had it upside down for about an hour to let the thick 100% VG juice (Boba's ofcourse) soak up into the coil area. During this process I had no leaking, nothing falling apart, no issues at all.

So with the Fluxomizer ready and attached to my Reo I proceeded to vape for about an hour or so. The throat hit is low to mild, simply not as throat punching as a 306, and also not as warm. I guess you can say that this is due to the high 2.4-2.6 ohm level, which is also their lowest ohm offered for this product. The flavor is not really there and I even dripped directly onto the coil with my Boba's but still not getting the level of flavor that I want. The thing that impressed me though is the huge plume of vapor and that was pretty satisfying but not enough to overcome the other aspects. In conclusion, I think the Fluxomizer is a solid product, although still a bit early to judge, but I don't think it is for me unless they come out with an even lower ohm version.

Now we move on to "The Resurrector." This product is certainly not as sturdy or cool looking as the Fluxomizer but its other qualities make up for it. I got it in the clear tube (no coloring) and filling it up is very easy. Just remove the cap and fill about 1.8ml worth of juice with the syringe that was provided. I plugged it onto my Reo and this is what I got. Great throat hit, like HOLYS*** my throat is numb, and also great flavor. This is clearly the winner for me thus far because it is simple and it delivers everything that I can expect, possibly exceeding it. Again, I can't say that this product destroys all since I only used it for a single day but it does look promising if it continues to be consistent. Lastly, I know that these cartomizers only last for 2 days or possibly a week before you toss it out, so I will wait for about 4 days before I give my full verdict on this product.

Conclusion? So far it looks like a farewell to my old friend, the atomizer, for now.

I will report back in a few days on both products again. I hope that the Ressurector will last for 3 more days and I really want the Fluxomizer to give more throat hit and flavor but I don't see that happening.

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The Resurrectors are a win in my book. With some experience I learned that I did not have to fill them before vaping. Just drop a few (10) drops in the top, squonk while drawing without firing. Then draw and fire! Simple to do, and great flavor and vapor. You only need to squonk and draw when the vapor drops. Using them this way I get at least 2 weeks, and up to 3 weeks with them before they get really tight. Not a bad price for a terrific vape!
 

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Nice, informal review!

I don't think Fluxomizers and bottom feeding mods are a very good match. If you have any eGo type batteries, you might get some more use out of them with some sweet/fruity flavors as opposed to rich tobacco flavors like Boba's. They'll probably wick better with a mostly PG juice, too.

Enjoy those Smoke Tech cartos! Be careful not to squonk too often. That just causes the filler to swell and restricts airflow, making a good vape annoying. A light draw while squonking till you feel and hear a little gurgle adds plenty of juice to the carto.

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The Resurrectors are a win in my book. With some experience I learned that I did not have to fill them before vaping. Just drop a few (10) drops in the top, squonk while drawing without firing. Then draw and fire! Simple to do, and great flavor and vapor. You only need to squonk and draw when the vapor drops. Using them this way I get at least 2 weeks, and up to 3 weeks with them before they get really tight. Not a bad price for a terrific vape!

Nice, thanks for sharing your experience and i'll try that on my next resurrector.
 

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very nice review indeed, got me wondering now your at it, as you also use the thick VG juices. it's been at least 6 months that i used a cartomizer, what i found was that they were unable to keep up wicking while i was vaping heavy, only when i pauzed between every vape, so my quistion is: can it wick as fast as an atty with those thick juices?
 

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very nice review indeed, got me wondering now your at it, as you also use the thick VG juices. it's been at least 6 months that i used a cartomizer, what i found was that they were unable to keep up wicking while i was vaping heavy, only when i pauzed between every vape, so my quistion is: can it wick as fast as an atty with those thick juices?

I can vape VG juice non stop in a Boge or smok tech carto.
But I do give a tiny squonk every 5 hits or so .... The first vape after a tiny squonk is always the most flavorful :D
 

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I can vape VG juice non stop in a Boge or smok tech carto.
But I do give a tiny squonk every 5 hits or so .... The first vape after a tiny squonk is always the most flavorful :D

ooh that's cool, hmm, maybe i will try them someday, afterall 6 months is a long time with the speed nowadays new stuff get developped.
 

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Today marks the fourth day and this is what I've experienced so far. The first "Resurrector" that I used lasted for a little over 3 days, which is totally fine with me since I've been working it like a truck. I decided to toss it since it was getting weak and I saw some dark, gunk looking thing forming at the bottom of the tube. For my second Resurrector, I followed Nerak's suggestion and added 10 drops to the top but not at the center and now I'm wondering if I should have dripped it down the center. I say this because the 10 drops of juice at the top does nothing but just sit there since I put all the liquid towards the side/edge. As for the flavor, I find it to be a little less compared to the atomizer but it could just be that 100% VG juice doesn't work well with cartomizers or that the really strong throat hit is masking the flavor. Overall, I'm pleased with the performance and just squonking or pulling while pressing the bottle seems to be enough to get the juice up to the Resurrector, which makes the Reo almost perfect for this cartomizer.

As for the Fluxomizer, I'm going to try something new and that is to use a 70/30 PG/VG juice with it. A friend of mine said that 100% VG does not work well with the Fluxomizer at all as it causes some wicking issues due to its thickness. So, I ordered some 70/30 PG/VG juice for the Fluxo and I'll test it out when it gets here.

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My juice is 100% VG. I don't drip those 10 drops down the center, just around it at the top. I posted pics of my brand new clear Resurrector on another thread. Here they are again. This is after about 24 hours of use. The drops on the top have been absorbed. Now after 48 hours I can see a little juice towards the bottom, but the filler is still very white.

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The juice at the top doesn't go to the bottom and it just sits there. The juice that you're seeing at the bottom is a result from the squonk'ed juice and not the juice that you dropped at the top. The only way the juice at the top will get to the bottom is if you drop it in the center but that might cause some issues, gonna try it anyways on the next resurrector.
 

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The juice at the top doesn't go to the bottom and it just sits there. The juice that you're seeing at the bottom is a result from the squonk'ed juice and not the juice that you dropped at the top. The only way the juice at the top will get to the bottom is if you drop it in the center but that might cause some issues, gonna try it anyways on the next resurrector.

The juice I put into the top was absorbed. I watched it soak into the fibers. It was just such a small amount that it did not show. Yes, the juice I see at the bottom is from squonking. By drawing when squonking there is not much juice staying there.

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My advise is give up on the fluxomizers on the REO and save them for some other non-feeding device.
The design is all wrong for feeding up the tube IMO.

Also try some Boge 2Ω cartos :D If you are enjoying the 1.7 smok tech you might just love the Boge 2Ω

Oh yea, I noticed that for the fluxomizers, thus it is better to just not feed it at all and to just use the tube filled with juice.

I'll try out the Boge 2.0 ohm since I've been hearing some good things about it but do you think 2.0 ohm is too light for someone that wants a warm vape and strong throat hit?
 

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Oh yea, I noticed that for the fluxomizers, thus it is better to just not feed it at all and to just use the tube filled with juice.

I'll try out the Boge 2.0 ohm since I've been hearing some good things about it but do you think 2.0 ohm is too light for someone that wants a warm vape and strong throat hit?

Well they are a bit cooler, but I feel like they give a bit better TH ... go figure.
 
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