new to e-cigs have questions

[beth2419]

Hello all, My name is Beth. I recently discovered the world of e-cigs and vaping. I just had a few questions. I recently purchased a 901 which is charging at the moment so I have not tried it yet. I just had a couple of getting started questions.

With the prefilled carts that came with my kit, can I just put them into the device and use it right away or do I need to prep the atomizer in any way?

With dripping, do I have to use a filler in the empty cart or not?

Can I reuse the filller in the prefilled carts?

Thats all The questions I have for now. I am looking forward to trying it and hope this is the answer for me to get away from cigs once and for all. I still have a lot to learn and I am so glad I found this forum. Lots of helpful info.

 

[NanC]

Hi Beth--I don't have a 901, so I'll let someone who knows them answer those questions, but until then, welcome to the forum!

 

[rita351]

I don't have the 901 either but I wanted to say welcome too. In the short time I've been on this forum I have learned so much and you will too.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Hi Beth, Here's some answers.
First get a paper towel and blow from the threaded end of the atomizer into the paper towel to get any primer out that may be in there then drip 2 or 3 drops of juice on the wick inside the atomizer (the thing sticking up inside where the cart goes on) to re-prime it. Stick on the cart and puff a few times without inhaling to burn off any remaining factory primer (it tastes nasty). Then you're good to go.
Dripping is when you drip into the atty. 2 or 3 drops max. It's easy to flood a 901 atty dripping so I wouldn't try that just yet.
You can re-use the filler. I just pull it out, rinse it in warm tap water and pat it dry on a paper towel. When you re-fill the cart put about 5 or 6 drops in the cart before you stuff the filler back in and then top it off with 9 or 10 drops letting them soak in between drips.
There ya go. Good luck and enjoy!

 

[beth2419]

Thank you for the warm welcomes! Everyone seems so nice and helpful here. There is sooo much info on this forum its great!

 

[mistinthewoods]

I think I need to clarify the dripping thing. The term refers to the practice of dripping into the atty INSTEAD of filling the cart so you don't use filler in the cart when you do that but I think it's a pain to do with a 901 so I just use the filler.

 

[mistinthewoods]

You'll find this forum to be invaluable. There are several people who come into the new members area all the time just to help folks. Feels good.

 

[bsoplinger]

I prefer my DSE901 to any other model I've tried. Once you've gotten past the initial startup issues (things like the questions you asked) you should be fine. I think everyone has some sort of troubles when they start. Just ask for help here and you should get a quick answer folks are pretty helpful.

If it seems that you're finishing the cart yet when you look there still seems to be quite a bit of liquid left in the cartridge you're experiencing the problem everyone has with whatever model e-cig they buy. The white stuffing, the filler, in the cartridge isn't the best at wicking the liquid to the atomizer. There is an entire subforum here dedicated to modifications to the cartridge to fix this issue. Its the cartridge mod (for modification) area. You'll want to look though there and try some of them til you find one that works for you.

 

[beth2419]

Wow I just took my first puffs and this is awesome! Feels good tastes good. Would enjoy more vapor production but so far so good! How long do pre filled carts usually last? Do I need to drip more liquid on the atomizer periodically or just the initial priming is ok? My fingers are getting itchy to order more juice!

 

[mistinthewoods]

Ha Ha, welcome aboard! You only need to prime the atty when it's new or if you clean it. The vapor may increase as you use it and learn to take slower, longer draws. Have fun!

 

[Happy Domino38]

Glad to hear you're liking it Beth! It only gets better!! As Misty said, there IS a learning curve, to make sure you get the most out of your new 'toy', you MUST learn to inhale PROPERLY! We all tried to hit it like a cigarette, and consequently, didn't get too much vapor or throat hit. You HAVE to take at LEAST 5 second drags. I wrote a little guide on it here...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/85612-newbies-proper-inhalation-technique.html

Welcome aboard!!

 

[syst3mr00t]

make sure the cartridge is a real cartridge ... sometimes they put dummy cartridges on the actual ecig just to protect the atomizer ... i ussually put one drop of eliquid on the atomizer to prime it .. before i use a new ecig