Noob kr808 passthru question.

[JohnnyLongLungs]

Hey All!
So, everything's been going great since I got my kit. I've only had five or six cigarettes in the last two weeks! Although, in that time, something has come up which is somewhat of a health concern? About a week ago I noticed that the passthru was delivering harsher vapor than usual. (Definitely more of a throat kick). Now, a few days before this I discovered a virus on my computer.
Obviously I haven't been using the usb passthru for the last few days, but is it too late? I am really worried that I have inhaled some of the virus from my computer.
Noob question, I know. But, maybe some more experienced users can put my worries to rest??!! I don't even know if doctors have looked into this kind of thing yet.
Thanks!
-JohnnyLongLungs

 

[dormouse]

You cannot inhale a computer virus. Computer viruses are just software programs, not microbes.

So it could only hurt you if you are a computer or robot with a compatible OS and shared USB with the computer OR or if you live in a movie where computers can do otherwise impossible things.

Maybe you just need a new cartomizer or you singed your cartomizer. Also, occasionally a cartomizer can be faulty in some way and run hotter than it should. I doubt the passthru itself has any changeable code or storage in it - just some electronic circuits, but you passthru could have developed a problem at the same time.

Also - I don't know what cartos you are using, but different KR8 carto type are hotter or cooler. V4L WOW cartos are HOT and V4L Coolcarts are cooler and more suited to the passthru. Bloog/SI cartos have a bottom coil so they may handle more heat better. And juices - if your carto needs juice or put thicker juice in it that flows too slow it will get hotter and can singe. The taste of singe is bitter/burnt.

 

[Pepe Le Vapse]

Hey All!
So, everything's been going great since I got my kit. I've only had five or six cigarettes in the last two weeks! Although, in that time, something has come up which is somewhat of a health concern? About a week ago I noticed that the passthru was delivering harsher vapor than usual. (Definitely more of a throat kick). Now, a few days before this I discovered a virus on my computer.
Obviously I haven't been using the usb passthru for the last few days, but is it too late? I am really worried that I have inhaled some of the virus from my computer.
Noob question, I know. But, maybe some more experienced users can put my worries to rest??!! I don't even know if doctors have looked into this kind of thing yet.
Thanks!
-JohnnyLongLungs

Seriously, contracting a virus from your computer
You will be fine .I have found that my USB pass gives a better kick and its normal.

 

[JohnnyLongLungs]

Dude,
Sorry, I was just trying to be funny for my first post. But, your answer raises some interesting questions for me. (Plus, I appreciate you being helpful regardless of what I asked).
"Maybe you just need a new cartomizer or you singed your cartomizer." Now, I assumed these were the same thing. But all those cartos that start tasting like campfire are not shot? BTW my kit is from V4L and I'm using cool cart mixed tobacco sampler 18's (thumbs up for hilton) and cool cart kamel 24's which I LOVE and use primarily. I don't drip, but is that what I would do if I wanted to bring the singed cartos back to life?

 

[dormouse]

Well "need a new cartomizer" could just be you use one for a while and it has degraded or grown harsh from juice residue (especially if you use juices that drop flavoring sediment or use thicker juices that stiffen/clog the stuffing preventing enough juice from being added). Or that it has been singed.

Singed cartos - not much you can do. Some people try to clean and dry cartos but that may not get rid of singed stuffing taste. If you have any juices that would appreciate a bit of harsh bitter (like I think WOWbacco gets a bit more smoke-like if I accidentally singe the carto a bit) then you could try that juice. I heard that Hilton was good. You may like some of the WOW Tobacco Shop selections like WOWboy (cocoa tobacco w/ a bit of mint, Wowbacco leaves out the mint). But don't put those WOW cartos on the passthrough of the PT is 5v - I think they will singe too easily. Try those Bloogplanet carto blanks - I think they are a bit more resistant to singeing with the coil in the bottom of the carto.

 

[Pepe Le Vapse]

You might be able to clean the carto. Do a you tube search, there are many methods there. I have found the boiling method works well and has brought back to life a few.

 

[JohnnyLongLungs]

Thank you

 

[908Tracy]

JLL,

First off, I am so glad you're ok!! Had me worried there for a minute...was ready to call on the ECF nurses around here but was pretty sure we wouldn't be calling you "long lungs" for very long. lol

You had me going there for a very brief moment....I was like, "is this dude for real?" lol

 

[908Tracy]

BTW, Welcome to ECF!! =)

 

[Loveridden]

LOL funny post hehehehe

I agree that some singed cartos can be cleaned and not taste singed anymore. If I look at it and it looks really bad or if it's majorly burnt, I have just tossed those, not have many but have had some that I just tossed...

 

[V Majestyk]

Wise Guy,Ehh. You have contracted the deadly "hoof IN mouth" virus that will turn your brains to pudding in 48hrs. Get your affairs in order quickly!! Welcome to ECF, Good to meet you. You will be missed....