New to Vaping need Carto Help

[chevmaro]

I have been vaping for about 5 months. Quit cig's. I have been looking for the best carto at 5 volt and am displeased with all of them so far. I have tried so many and I am wondering how many of you have a similiar experience. Let me list them below and hopefully you can give me some tips.

Boge 3.2 - Decent Cart. Takes time to break in. Tastes burnt at first. I usually break them in for a few days at 3.7 volt before moving them to my 5 volt. They last about a week or two after that.

Clearomizer - Always tastes burnt at 5 volt. Works decent at 3.7 volt. Cheap plastic breaks and i break them while refilling before they get worn out. My least favorite.

CE2 R4 - Decent carto at 3.7 volt. I tried the 2.5 and 3 Ohm versions. Cant get them to taste well at 5 volt. Always tastes burnt unless extremely wet.

Ikenvape - So far the best carto I have used. Does not require break in time. Tastes really good at 5 volt but does not last long. They become tasteless not burnt taste but tasteless before the carto runs out of juice. If I keep them really wet they work well. I have both 2 ohm and 3.2 ohm. The 3.2 seems to work best at 3.7 volt vs the 2 ohm and I was suprised to see that. Tons of vape and last a long time at 3.7 volt.

I am about to give up on the 5 volt vape. I might try a 4 ohm cart next. 3.7 volt 3.2 Ikenvape Mega carto is the best vape I have had so far. 5 Volt when extremely wet is actually the best but does not last long.

Can you recommend a new cart for me with a good 5 volt vape?

 

[gonzok]

Don't know about 5 volt but I use the 1.7 low res carts paired with a jtank on a 3.7 epower. They produce a powerful TH and good vapor. Require no real break in and one will last me a couple weeks.

They burn through juice pretty fast and I hated them before I got a jtank though.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Hi and welcome to ECF!

Just my opinion, but I really hated the Clearomizers and the CE2's. They don't wick well and require quite a bit of fiddling. I just don't have the time or the patience to mod those things.

I use IKV atties and cartos exclusively. Which cartos from them are you using? If you're vaping at 5V, then juice isn't going to last as long. 5V burns through juice a lot faster than 3.7V.

I've been using the DCC Liquinator tank for a couple of days now and I really like it so far. There are also tanks for the CE2's. People have good success using those, so that might be an option if you want to try it.

 

[phoneguy1212]

It was such a simple question and of course you did not answer the question. Instead you gave your preference of equipment you like to use. I see this happening way too much on this forum. My God you've been around nearly a year now and that's all you came up with. For Shame. It's so damn simple, if you use 5 volts with 3.7 volt cartos they'll taste like ..... Of course the volts are burning the juice. Use high volt cartos. 4-6 ohm only. I'm so sick of hearing braggers pushing what they use. The best way is trial and error. Hope this helps OP

 

[dormouse]

Not the right threading but Vapor4Life Coolcarts are 3.4 ohms or so and supposed to be good on their 5v passthru. You can get a 99 cent adapter at Goodprophets (I use their 510 to 901 to put Vapor4Life WOW carts 2.5 ohm on my Riva 510)

And re cartos - I am not using 5v nor cartos meant for it, but I get longer good performance and the best wicking out of stuffing cartos if I use 20% VG or less juices (thin juices) and I stop using any that leave a lot of flavoring sediment behind to clog the carto. So I mostly use lighter clear juices. One member has a test for juice sediment (which he calls slag) - drip a drop of juice on hot aluminum foil and after the juice sizzle away, if there is a bunch of slag left behind then that jucie will clog cartos and attys.

I avoid initial singeing by filling well then laying the carto on different sides for 15-20 minutes (that is enough for 20-30% VG juices to dampen every bit of stuffing but I don't use 30% anymore - I can feel the drag suffer at 3.4-3.7v)

 

[bobsyeruncle]

Well, you could still cut slots into your favorite cartomizer and then stick that into a Vaporescence Liquinator to keep it wet.

 

[gonzok]

It was such a simple question and of course you did not answer the question. Instead you gave your preference of equipment you like to use. I see this happening way too much on this forum. My God you've been around nearly a year now and that's all you came up with. For Shame. It's so damn simple, if you use 5 volts with 3.7 volt cartos they'll taste like ..... Of course the volts are burning the juice. Use high volt cartos. 4-6 ohm only. I'm so sick of hearing braggers pushing what they use. The best way is trial and error. Hope this helps OP

Pretty harsh criticism to someone who so kindly helped your then noob ... to mix liquid..

"Just FYI...0 nic means that no nicotine has been added, not that the liquid has been diluted.
This sub-forum will definitely give you more information and even some inspiration for some flavors!
DIY E-Liquid" -WomanOfHeart on March17

OP asked for advice. We were just being polite in offering ours. I too had struggles with 5 volt and prefer my previously mentioned 3.7 setup.

Bring those manners next time you post something son.

 

[chevmaro]

Thanks for everyones feedback. To the question above. I have the IKV 510 Mega STD and 510 V2 Gold 2ohm. They are the highest quality carto's out of all I have used. I will try a 4 ohm next hopefully that is what I am looking for at 5v. 3.7V IKV Mega 510 STD is best vape so far. Not complaining about that combo at all.

 

[chevmaro]

What do you think about switching to an Atomizer for the 5 volt? I have never tried one. I dont smoke the 5 volt all day its more of a treat when I get home from work. I dont think I would mind dripping.

 

[tmcase]

I have to agree with gonzok. Pretty harsh criticism coming from a newbie. Everybody tries to help and that is all that matters. If what we say doesn't answer the OP question, they may still get something out of it.

chevmaro: I use 5v all the time. I use CE2s in the metal casing at 3.0 ohms. works great. I also use duel coil cartos, the HVDC ones from Vapor King. Boge 2.0 filler cartos also work great but at 5v you will go through the juice faster but it is worth it for the better flavor. Just be sure to keep the wet. There's also the Map Tanks and like WOH said the Liquinator.

 

[tmcase]

If you want to go with dripping, then you'll need a manual battery and high ohm attys like around 3.5 and up. The problem with dripping is you only get a few puffs and then you have to add juice again. That's too much trouble for me. I only drip to test new juices but to each their own.

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Thanks for everyones feedback. To the question above. I have the IKV 510 Mega STD and 510 V2 Gold 2ohm. They are the highest quality carto's out of all I have used. I will try a 4 ohm next hopefully that is what I am looking for at 5v. 3.7V IKV Mega 510 STD is best vape so far. Not complaining about that combo at all.

What do you think about switching to an Atomizer for the 5 volt? I have never tried one. I dont smoke the 5 volt all day its more of a treat when I get home from work. I dont think I would mind dripping.

If you are enjoying those IKV cartos, perhaps you should try some of his other ones to see if they match or, hopefully, surpass the experience you'e had so far? I currently favor his Fusion (regular) cartos at around 5v, depending on the juice, as I find them much more flavorful than his other cartos. They would need frequent topping as they are not megas; but they also run beautifully in a tank if you ever consider that route.

If you have a native 510 you would need a 510/801 adapter to run those.

His mega 808s are good, also, but I don't like them at 5v; they seem to run better for me a good bit lower.

Regarding dripping, I am a recent convert. I started as most, with a 3 piece system and quickly went to cartomizers for the majority of my vaping career. But I was introduced to IKVs Cannon Stealth atties (2.5Ω) and use them at 5ish volts for most all of my juices. It is my preferred way to vape at the moment. They have a 510 connection so you wouldn't need an adapter.

 

[tmcase]

I can vouch for the Stealth Cannon also. I use it mostly for dripping and it holds a lot of juice but for 5v I prefer the 3.5 ohm. I use the 2.5 ohm on my ego and Rivas.

 

[Pokeygizmo]

A good point, tmcase. What I consider a good vape at what ohms/voltage/wattage another person may not. There is a definite amount of trial and error in finding what works for any individual, and what makes it a great vape for him - warmth, TH, flavor, PG/VG ratio, delivery method, etc.

Sometimes, you just gotta buy and try!

 

[chevmaro]

A good point, tmcase. What I consider a good vape at what ohms/voltage/wattage another person may not. There is a definite amount of trial and error in finding what works for any individual, and what makes it a great vape for him - warmth, TH, flavor, PG/VG ratio, delivery method, etc.

Sometimes, you just gotta buy and try!

Pretty much what I have been doing. Im sold on my juice though. I have tried a lot from different places but AceofVapes.com has the best. I get all my juice there now. Not sure the PG/VG ratio I dont even know what that means haha. Atleast I found the right carto for 3.7 volt. I'll keep expirimenting on this 5v.

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Pretty much what I have been doing. Im sold on my juice though. I have tried a lot from different places but AceofVapes.com has the best. I get all my juice there now. Not sure the PG/VG ratio I dont even know what that means haha. Atleast I found the right carto for 3.7 volt. I'll keep expirimenting on this 5v.

Another good point.

PG (propylene glycol) is usually much thinner than VG (vegetable glycerin). They are the transport liquids in which make up the majority of our juices. PG generally wicks better and, particularly at higher voltages using a carto, you need quick wicking with the heat that 5v produces in order for the carto to perform its best. The ratio refers to how much percentage your e juice is of each component.

It is possible that your favorite vendor's juices are just not good, for you, at 5 volts. Every juice has it's sweet spot related to best flavor, vapor, and device usage. I have several that it doesn't matter what delivery device I use - they just taste burnt or yuck at 5v.

 

[chevmaro]

Another good point.

PG (propylene glycol) is usually much thinner than VG (vegetable glycerin). They are the transport liquids in which make up the majority of our juices. PG generally wicks better and, particularly at higher voltages using a carto, you need quick wicking with the heat that 5v produces in order for the carto to perform its best. The ratio refers to how much percentage your e juice is of each component.

It is possible that your favorite vendor's juices are just not good, for you, at 5 volts. Every juice has it's sweet spot related to best flavor, vapor, and device usage. I have several that it doesn't matter what delivery device I use - they just taste burnt or yuck at 5v.

I really had no idea. Thanks for the info. Ill try to find some vg juice or atleast ask them what I keep buying. Its always the same flavors too. Bananna, Menthol, Energy Bull, Green Apple. Maybe they are all PG liquids.

 

[PatrickG]

I've had the best luck with the dual coils on a simple 5v passthrough from madvapes. I think each coil is around 3.2 ohms(could be wrong), high enough that it doesn't really taste burnt to me, and it makes plenty of vapor.

 

[Pokeygizmo]

I really had no idea. Thanks for the info. Ill try to find some vg juice or atleast ask them what I keep buying. Its always the same flavors too. Bananna, Menthol, Energy Bull, Green Apple. Maybe they are all PG liquids.

Other way around, chev.

The higher the PG, the thinner the juice (usually), the easier wicking in a carto.

A lot of people stick with 80PG/20VG for cartos. More flavor, more TH , less vapor, quick wicking with PG. VG gives you a smoothness and fullness, some dulling of flavor, but lots of vapor. It's a trade-off or balancing act, depending on how you look at it.

But, don't forget it's only one of many factors in the equation. Good luck to you!

 

[bjannr]

I have tried various cartomizers. The ones I now prefer, but am running low on, are the dual coil cartomizers. I use them on my bottom feed mods with both 3.7V batteries, and the green 4.8V batteries. I do find that for me I get better flavor from the cartomizers with filler inside.