I recently tried self punching my cartos with a saddle valve. I understand there is a learning curve to get the holes in the correct location and the size you prefer. Should I just buy them pre-punched to safe time and energy ? Am I really saving any money ? Thoughts anyone ?
Pre-Punch or Self Punch Cartos
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There's no doubt you will save money by punching your own. Having said that, I've been using Smoktech single coil 3.0 Ohm prepunched cartos with 3 holes recently and I've been finding them very long lasting and also extremely reliable. I can get at least a week (10-15ml of juice) out of each one, and often as much as 10 days (15-20ml of juice). They perform really well with any PG/VG ratio above 20% PG, they rarely flood and never fail to wick. Could be worth a try if you can find them.
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When rationalizing my vaping expenses, I always recall that I spent $5 - $6 a day on cigarettes and thought nothing about it. Spending $2 on a laser-drilled cartomizer that will last me 1 - 3 weeks seems like nothing when compared to what I spent on cigarettes.
I have other thoughts on tool-punched carto's vs laser-drilled cartos. The tool-punched cartos invariably become deformed after the hole is made, casing the metal casing to become oval-shaped where it was once round. Putting an oval shaped object through a round hole with minimal play (a tank's end cap) can cause unnecessary wear and tear on the cap's o-rings. The o-rings are extremely important as they keep the tank from leaking e-liquid.
Using laser-drilled cartos totally eliminates the above issue. However, the top edge of a carto is sharp and can also cut into an end cap's o-rings. A tank tool can further save your o-rings.
I've written a tutorial on cartotank setup in my blog. In this blog article is a video on the use of the Slap Yo Moma tank accessory tool, which I strongly recommend you watching. This tool will help you to protect your o-rings, and also greatly assists you in setting up your tank and refilling it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html
I have a large list of online vendors that sell the laser-drilled cartos here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3295-2-sample-list-vendors-selling-pre-punched-single-coil-cartomizers-cartotanks.html
I have other thoughts on tool-punched carto's vs laser-drilled cartos. The tool-punched cartos invariably become deformed after the hole is made, casing the metal casing to become oval-shaped where it was once round. Putting an oval shaped object through a round hole with minimal play (a tank's end cap) can cause unnecessary wear and tear on the cap's o-rings. The o-rings are extremely important as they keep the tank from leaking e-liquid.
Using laser-drilled cartos totally eliminates the above issue. However, the top edge of a carto is sharp and can also cut into an end cap's o-rings. A tank tool can further save your o-rings.
I've written a tutorial on cartotank setup in my blog. In this blog article is a video on the use of the Slap Yo Moma tank accessory tool, which I strongly recommend you watching. This tool will help you to protect your o-rings, and also greatly assists you in setting up your tank and refilling it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html
I have a large list of online vendors that sell the laser-drilled cartos here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3295-2-sample-list-vendors-selling-pre-punched-single-coil-cartomizers-cartotanks.html
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A learning curve applies to punching cartos. I punch my own using a Siam Mods V2 carto punch. Experimentation is key.
I've been vaping quite a while using cartos alone but I'm fairly new to using a carto tank. I suspect that the holes in pre-punched cartos would be too small for my high percentage VG juice, regardless of number. The V2 makes bigger holes than a saddle valve and I had to experiment with 2, 3 and currently 4 holes to find an optimal solution. Of course, I could just thin my juice with a little more H2O to use fewer holes but I still have 100 ml or so of thicker juice to use before I get around to mixing another batch.
The Siam Mods V2 doesn't distort the cartos much. Phiniac has a video explaining how to use it.
V2 Cartomizer Punch - Phiniac Rugged Pyrex Glass Tanks
I've been vaping quite a while using cartos alone but I'm fairly new to using a carto tank. I suspect that the holes in pre-punched cartos would be too small for my high percentage VG juice, regardless of number. The V2 makes bigger holes than a saddle valve and I had to experiment with 2, 3 and currently 4 holes to find an optimal solution. Of course, I could just thin my juice with a little more H2O to use fewer holes but I still have 100 ml or so of thicker juice to use before I get around to mixing another batch.
The Siam Mods V2 doesn't distort the cartos much. Phiniac has a video explaining how to use it.
V2 Cartomizer Punch - Phiniac Rugged Pyrex Glass Tanks
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IBTanked sells a custom long drip tip that I use much like the Slap yo' Mama tool. It comes with all of their carto kits. I use it to push the cartos safely past o-rings and to tilt the carto slightly when it sits partially backed out in a tank during refilling.
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Hi !!
Personaly I use punched and no punched carto. I'm explain.
I used Boge 3 ohm carto since 3 month. I only vape on it !!
I take no punched to test liquids and if i like i punch it to use in a tank.
And when it's time to change I use a pre punched carto and according the liquid I use I adjust or not the holes.
In the shop I buy my cartos it's the same price between punched or not punched carto.
Sorry for my english.....
Personaly I use punched and no punched carto. I'm explain.
I used Boge 3 ohm carto since 3 month. I only vape on it !!
I take no punched to test liquids and if i like i punch it to use in a tank.
And when it's time to change I use a pre punched carto and according the liquid I use I adjust or not the holes.
In the shop I buy my cartos it's the same price between punched or not punched carto.
Sorry for my english.....
Your English is fine, C10h22! Friday evening in France?Hi !!
Personaly I use punched and no punched carto. I'm explain.
I used Boge 3 ohm carto since 3 month. I only vape on it !!
I take no punched to test liquids and if i like i punch it to use in a tank.
And when it's time to change I use a pre punched carto and according the liquid I use I adjust or not the holes.
In the shop I buy my cartos it's the same price between punched or not punched carto.
Sorry for my english.....
I punch mine using a saddle valve for Home Depot. Wish I could get the kir fanis hole punch but always sold out.
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