Please help, I have no clue what I have

[Mr Moustache]

Hello everyone,

My name is Dave and I was given this by a friend who no longer had any use for it. I really have no clue as to how to care for, fill, or even charge this thing so once I know what I have I can search in other parts of the forum for the answer I am seeking.

Basically what I need answered is the following if possible:
-What brand(s) are each of these peices?
-It seems like there are non stock components on here, is the clear tank a different brand than joytech? How about the metal part inside?

Any help is greatly appreciated, what I can tell you is the battery is a eGo-c upgrade and the piece on the right side has the word changeable on it. I am sorry if I am answering my own question but obviously I have no clue what this thing is, I can not find any information I am looking for on it.

click on pic to enlarge. Thank you for reading, I hope you can help me.

 

[therealmuffinman]

The metal piece on the right appears to be a replacement atomizer for the one in the tank. As to the brand of the tank i am unsure but im sure another member will chime in. The tip is called a driptip and those are pretty much interchangeable for aesthetics.

*edit* And welcome! (although i feel like a flight attendant welcoming you to a place i have just arrived myself lol)

 

[Mr Moustache]

Thanks for the quick response muffinman. The part on the right is much too large to fit into the tank and is in the shape of a cone. Also, it seems to be missing parts inside. Did the tank possibly replace the cone shaped part?

 

[Baditude]

Didn't your friend give you any verbal instructions?


The battery is definitely an Ego class battery, most likely a single voltage and not variable voltage. Five clicks should turn it on and off. Press the button to fire the tank while you are taking a puff.

The cord is the charger, which will attach where the tank currently is, and the other end connected to a USB port in a USB/wall converter.

The top part appears to be a generic DCT cartotank, but I'm not certain from the pic. Can you see a tiny hole in the metal shaft inside the tank? If so, that would be a "punched cartomizer". This entire top part (the tank) can be unscrewed from the battery to fill both the cartomizer and the tank (see cartotank setup guide). It will also need to be taken off to charge the battery. The inner cartomizer is a replaceable part.

Is it a carto, a tank, or what?

Cartotank Setup Guide

The battery will work similar to the demo in the below video except for the dial at the end which is to change voltages. Disregard the part about the clearomizer as your juice attachment may be different (cartotank?).

 

[therealmuffinman]

Ahh i see, at a closer look i thought it had wicks coming off the sides, so disregard that. It appears like it could be a driptip ( if you remove the striped one, does it fit?) if not then i am unsure, but like i said, im sure another member will swing by soon and be able to tell you exactly what you have got going on there.

 

[Rickajho]

Hi

If nothing has names on it you can pretty much assume you have clone items. Nothing inherently wrong with that.

You have a standard eGo type battery and I see the charger dongle for it.

The device attached to it is a cartomizer tank. It looks like one of the low end ones based on the end caps. Again - nothing wrong with it.

The cone you describe is a "beauty thing - but in the photo something doesn't look right. It appears there is some kind of notch at the bottom. If it is a beauty cone: Your battery has what is known as eGo threading - the larger, exposed threads you can see on the battery below the tank. If you weren't using the tank - but using a cartomizer or atomizer in stead of the thank - that cone screws onto the eGo threads to partially hide the carto or atty and dress things up.

It looks like there is another variation of a cover on the battery already. A short version to cover up the Ego threads and still allow the tank to be installed. It's a purely cosmetic thing.

 

[Mr Moustache]

Baditude: he didn't say much about it, said I could change the liquid by opening the top of the tank, dumping it, and adding a different type and that was it. Regarding the battery, yes it turns off with 5 clicks and I push to hit it.

The tank: there is a tiny hole near the base of the tank on the silver part. So there is a small hole near the base of the cartomizer. (Trying my best to get the terminology down)

I will check out the links provided, thanks much!


Rick: thanks for the reply, yes the cone has a notch on either side of the fat end. Also, the small cover you are speaking of, is that the peice above the button but bellow the tank that has a small hole in it?

 

[Train2]

It kind of looks like the silver peice on the right is a "cone" that could be used to sort of cover a cartomiser (like the one inside the tank) if you were puffing directly with a cartomizer (with NO holes in it) INSTEAD of using a tank.
I used to do that - put a cone over a carto purely for aesthetics.
So basically, with the tank, that thing is now an extra part you don't need. I have a box full of extra parts...
You need to learn to replace the carto that's down the middle of the tank.
You need to learn to fill the tank.
You need to find juice you like.
That's most of it!

 

[Oxtail]

My suggestion is to take all that stuff to a vape shop near you and ask them about it. Plenty of shops around Upland. You'd probably want to go to 1 that has cartos and carto tanks though.

The shops will be glad to help you because:

1.) You're going to need to buy replacement cartomizers in the future

and

2.) You're probably going to want to sample juices and find one you really like!

A quick Yelp search shows several B&Ms right in Upland:

Vape Upland

I would call a few of those up to make sure they have cartomizers and carto tanks first. Some might only deal with beginner clearos.

All the shops I've been to in SoCal have had super friendly helpful staff. And having someone show you in person how to take care of your gear is going to be easier than a bunch of people shooting you instructions on a forum, I think.

 

[JohnDaddyo]

My name is Dave and I was given this by a friend who no longer had any use for it. I really have no clue as to how to care for, fill, or even charge this thing so once I know what I have I can search in other parts of the forum for the answer I am seeking.

Does your friend not know? I don't mean not know you have it but, not know what it is?? LOL

 

[Baditude]

Baditude: he didn't say much about it, said I could change the liquid by opening the top of the tank, dumping it, and adding a different type and that was it. Regarding the battery, yes it turns off with 5 clicks and I push to hit it.

The tank: there is a tiny hole near the base of the tank on the silver part. So there is a small hole near the base of the cartomizer. (Trying my best to get the terminology down)

I will check out the links provided, thanks much!


Rick: thanks for the reply, yes the cone has a notch on either side of the fat end. Also, the small cover you are speaking of, is that the peice above the button but bellow the tank that has a small hole in it?

I agree with Train2 about the mystery piece on the right. It may be a protective beauty "cone" which will fit over a cartomizer (un-punched) when you want to use a cartomizer without the tank.

I don't recommend following your friends advice on how to fill the tank with e-liquid. Watch the videos in the cartotank setup guide I provided. Removing the top cap of the tank to fill the tank opens up a potential can of worms which can cause the cartomizer to become too flooded with juice to use. The most important part of setting up the cartotank will be properly filling the cartomizer prior to putting it into the tank. Again, follow the instructions and the video in the setup guide.

 

[meanckz]

when it comes to carto's Baditude is "The Man"
also when it comes to batteries....ProVaris....and a bunch of other things!
When Badie speaks up ... ECF listens

 

[Mr Moustache]

Oxtail: I was thinking about that but didn't want to go into some shop not knowing a thing and then get taken advantage of. I will definitely stop by somewhere soon.

John: LOL, I guess not, which may be the reason he just gave it to me and said I'm done

Bad: thanks so much, you have been a great deal of help. My question now is this (I'm sorry if it's in the links provided Its passed midnight and I'm getting just a little confused till I learn lingo) that punched cartomizer.... When changing flavors do you replace that whole piece?do you remove the inner workings and replace it with new? He had that liquid sitting in the tank for some time before giving it to me. Is it ok to puff?

Mean: I am quickly realizing that

 

[Rickajho]

Rick: thanks for the reply, yes the cone has a notch on either side of the fat end. Also, the small cover you are speaking of, is that the peice above the button but bellow the tank that has a small hole in it?

The cone I'm still not quite sure about. Usually they are shorter than what I see there and don't have that notch. Is it just empty stright through? Does it have threading on the inside bottom?

The small cover would be right were you say. It would hide the outer eGo threads, and in the case of the carto tank having it in place provides a little more support for the bottom of the tank. If that's what I think is there the cover would just unscrew off the battery.

We all will get you figgered out.

Lost about the lingo? Good jargon/abbreviation dictionary here: e-Cigarette Jargon and Terms - eCig 101

 

[Rickajho]

Bad: thanks so much, you have been a great deal of help. My question now is this (I'm sorry if it's in the links provided Its passed midnight and I'm getting just a little confused till I learn lingo) that punched cartomizer.... When changing flavors do you replace that whole piece?do you remove the inner workings and replace it with new? He had that liquid sitting in the tank for some time before giving it to me. Is it ok to puff?

One of the problems with cartos is the filler in them that holds liquids. There really isn't a practical way to clean them so you are stuck with whatever flavor is in there if you want to keep using that one and change flavors. It's called flavor transfer and can't be avoided with cartos. It's also why cartos are best used with liquids you already know you like and want to use. They aren't the best thing for trying new liquids and sampling stuff.

A simple dripping atomizer with a drip tip is better to first try unknown liquids. No tank invovled. You just put several drops down the tube, put the drip tip on and sample. And repeat. Dripping attys can be easily cleaned and are pretty durable.

If you don't know anything about what's in there or how old it is you would be much better off starting all over with a fresh carto. It most likely isn't gonna hurt you - but it sure might taste nasty if it's been sitting there for over six months. The tank end caps and tube can be just rinsed out or washed with a bit of soap and water. Then dried.

 

[Mr Moustache]

Rick: I took a few pics of everything again once I knew how to take it apart it will follow this text.

If you don't know anything about what's in there or how old it is you would be much better off starting all over with a fresh carto. It most likely isn't gonna hurt you - but it sure might taste nasty if it's been sitting there for over six months. The tank end caps and tube can be just rinsed out or washed with a bit of soap and water. Then dried.

He actually gave me two types of juice (I'm new to this so I must say juice is an awesome name for it LOL) but he did say he has had both in that tank so I guess there would be some flavor transfer. I will look into a dripping carto as well as a new punched the replace this. however, when taking this apart I noticed the drip tip was broken off in the carto! The tip still fits onto the vape but if I get a new one it may not. Purchasing this stuff may need to wait though. This freebie from a buddy seems to becoming not so free after all LOL!!

I had two more pics but "I have used my quota" can I delete a pic without it being removed from this topic?

 

[Rickajho]

Ok, so if you gotta go in the store let's keep the jargon straight:

You want a dripping atomizer - not cartomizer. Originally an atomizer and a cartridge that held liquid were two separate pieces. (The parts are still available like this.)

Then some smarty came along and thought that was too much bother or something and combined the CARTridge and the atOMIZER parts into a single tube. Thus the cartomizer.

Won't get into all the debate or pros and cons about the issue. For your purposes right now you are looking for a tank cartomizer - one with the hole punched in the side - for use in the tank. And a dripping atomizer for sampling liquids.

Is that the end of the carto in picture #3? with the end of the drip tip broken off inside there? Lol - that's isn't supposed to happen to what appears to be a metal drip tip. Yeah - you will need a new drip tip.

When it comes to a drip tip - pick what you like in both style and $$$ cost. Essentially they all perform the same function - keeping your lips off the hot metal of a carto or atty. You don't have to go nuts here right now. A $2.00 plastic one will do the same job as a $10.00 stainless.

And yup - now that you installed the cone (aka cover) onto the battery - that sure looks like that's what it is. It just looked funny - perspective wise - in the first image.

Nope - you can't delete an image without it disappearing from the original post. That's the whole point of the quota limits on the server. If you use an image hosting service like photbucket, imjur etc. you can post links to photos instead with no size restriction on the images either. I do believe your image quota limit goes up though once you hit at least 20 posts. It's still a small quota though with small image limits. Most people here like to use an image hosting service instead because of all that.

 

[Rickajho]

P.S. If it helps, if you bought a basic dripping atomizer, one tank cartomizer and a cheap drip tip on line your total outlay would be about $10.00. That will give you idea of how things compare to what the shop is charging. Bear in mind that they have to cover the costs of the convenience of you being able to walk into that store. But if prices seem to be way out of line then tell them you are gonna think about it and head back here and chat about what they were trying to sell you before purchasing. If they are trying to sell you $80.00 worth of stuff based on asking for those three basic items them something probably isn't right.

 

[Mr Moustache]

Pic #3 is looking inside the cone, seems like something is missing (dripping atomizer fits inside there somehow correct?)

Thank you once more for all of your help, I really appreciate your patience and time. It looks as if my quota has been bumped up so here is the pic of the broken drip tip. I guess there is no real point to showing this pic but I already uploaded it so too late LOL! I want to hit the thing now but is it possible for mold to grow in the cartomizer if it's been sitting too long with liquid in the tank?

 

[Rickajho]

Pic #3 is looking inside the cone, seems like something is missing (dripping atomizer fits inside there somehow correct?)

Thank you once more for all of your help, I really appreciate your patience and time. It looks as if my quota has been bumped up so here is the pic of the broken drip tip. I guess there is no real point to showing this pic but I already uploaded it so too late LOL! I want to hit the thing now but is it possible for mold to grow in the cartomizer if it's been sitting too long with liquid in the tank?

Is there what looks like a spike down there inside the center cone? (The narrow end of the cone.) If there is that is probably a tank atomizer. A plastic tank for liquid would fit in the narrow end and the spike of the atomizer punctures the end of the tank to feed liquid into it. Unless it actually says Joyetech on it I would just set that one aside for now. Under the best of circumstances a tank atomizer setup can be a fussy thing. And unless I was 100% certain that was a Joyetech tank atomizer - and it was actually clean and working - I wouldn't send you looking for a 5 pack to tanks for it.

In other words: it's a specialty atomizer with a plastic tank that fits it. It doesn't look like he gave you any of the tanks that fit in there. No - it can't be used for dripping.

I think that's what it is anyway. They make them in cone styles.

I don't know what to make of the carto picture - that just looks weird. Is that with the broken off end of the drip tip still in there?