Ok all you Drippers, I am in need of tips.

[CountCaffeine]

So I started with a Tankomizer, and have moved to DCTs. I love the DCT and it is working well for my needs. However I am still finding flavors I want to sample. Learning that putting a new flavor into a DCT and then not liking it resulted in going through a whole process I wish to avoid. So I have ordered some LR Attys for dripping and would like to get started on the right foot. I get my juice, I attach the atty now what...any tips and advice is welcome as I would like to avoid as many frustrations as possible.

 

[sanjosse]

When I used to drip (ew, that sound gross, lol!), I used an 801 because of the longer barrel. It will hold more juice drops, approx. 6 to 8 depending on the PG/VG ratios. I have found that if you roll the APV between your hands after you drip your juice into it, it seems to spread the juice out along the inside.

NOTE: I prefer to use a 50/50 PG/VG juice.

 

[Vego]

1) Before you attach the atty, blow out any primer fluid which shipped with the atty. Blow into a paper towel. Then attach the atty.
2) Prime the atty with about 6 or 7 drops of juice, let sit a minute or so.
3) Vape. You may find another drop or two is needed.
4) You should get about 5 - 8 good, flavorful hits, then when you notice a reduction in flavor, or burnt taste, add 2 or 3 drops, rinse and repeat.

If switching flavors to sample them, vape out most of the juice, then blow out any excess in a paper towel like you did with the primer, and repeat the process.

 

[CountCaffeine]

Ok, thank you very much for the replies. Looking forward to trying dripping. It the flavor really that much different than from the polyfil cartos I am using in the DCT?

 

[Vego]

In my experience, the first few moments with a carto can be pretty enjoyable. But soon enough, the flavor doesn't really get bad, just kind of muted, as compared to the consistant, more complex flavor you get with a good atty. The thing that most annoys me with a polly-fill carto is it tends to leave my throat scratchy and rough, which dripping on an atty never does. Your mileage may vary. Let us know how you find dripping

 

[CountCaffeine]

For sure, I am looking forward to it. I have had similar experiences with the cartos, but the flavor is never muted too badly for me. Probably because I always order double flavor juices lol. I have noticed the scratchy throat though. But the DCT is perfect because I only have to worry about filling it once a day.

 

[GeminII]

Came here to post the same question, Count! I have 3 atty's (a 306 and 2 510's). I think I've gotten maybe two or three GREAT vapes off each one - and after that, just frustration. Now that I am branching out into DIY juices, dripping is going to be REALLY important in tweaking flavors. If I get it down perfectly, life will be much easier.

So far, my experience with dripping has been really disappointing and I know I must be doing it wrong. Basically, I'll pick a flavor, drip it on the atty (although through the drip tip, I'm never quite sure it's actually going where it needs to go), wait, and vape. 90% of the time, there's very little vapor production at first and a lot of gurgle. I generally taste an undercurrent of burn, and get juice in my mouth (which, most of the time, is YUK). Sometimes after the gurgling stops (flooded atty?), I'll get a few really good draws before it get a horrid dry burning hit.

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Does the general burnt taste mean my atty's bad, or does it just need cleaning?

 

[CRK]

Take off the tip, drip right on the atty, I use only 2-3 drips. Replace tip enjoy.

Also use the longest tip you have to reduce any juice getting in your mouth.

 

[sanjosse]

You could also try this approach… dripping dounuts

 

[GeminII]

You could also try this approach… dripping dounuts

Ahhh... This sounds promising! Thanks!

 

[CountCaffeine]

Thank you for all the tips everyone. Looking forward to my dripping venture, especially since all my great sample flavors came today. Also discovered there is a EJuice vendor here in Southern Oregon. Had no idea there was someone so close with very competitive prices! So I feel I am going to have an abundance of flavors to try in the near future. Now I am anxiously awaiting my attys lol.

 

[Mr.Mann]

I am happy this thread is still going so I don't have to start a new one.

Does anyone know if Vision is the only Manufacturer of the Dual Coil Atty? I looked at Hoosier, and C.O.V and they have the exact same pic up showing the insides of the attys (DCA) but there prices are a several bucks different. Hoosier says their attys are made by Vision, but C.O.V just says C.O.V attys.