Problems with the 510 in cold conditions...

[rightcoastvapor510]

Hello fellow vapers! long time no see! And a Happy B-day to me!

Well, I have been working here in Ludlow Vermont at Okemo Mountain Resort as a Lift Operator, and I have noticed one small problem with the Joye 510 mini, which I believe would also be a problem with most 3-piece models.

In cold weather conditions, the cartridges seem to come loose inside the attys, and will actually fall out if you are not careful!

I believe this is due to the cold causing the cartridge to actually contract, thus becoming smaller, and no longer fitting snugly in the atty, and can be a serious issue if you are ever holding your PV in your teeth by the cart, (or in your fingers) I can tell you that I am glad I didnt get a white one, or else I never would have found it in the snow!!!8-o

Oh, and if you ski or ride, and you are ever at Okemo, ask a lifty where "that weird guy with that newfangled electric cigarette" is!

 

[chud]

I've been outside quite a bit with my Joye 510 in 20-30 degree weather (not for a whole work shift, but for a couple of hours). I find that the atty keeps everything nice and warm (including my hands) and I haven't had the problems you're relating. Are you not hitting it very often or holding it in your hands? I would think that those two things would keep the unit pretty warm. I'll remember what you said though if I ever have to stick it in my pocket or put it down out in the cold for an extended period. I was looking forward to vaping outside in the cold because I always felt the unit was toasty a lot and I was right

vape On!

 

[420GypsyGirl]

Happy Birthday! I bet you ahve many more now that you vape instead of smoke!

 

[chud]

Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Phero]

About how cold was it outside? I haven't had that happen before. I've noticed the carts on some of the lookalikes are a bit loose on the end, but the Joye genuines are quite tight. Of course it hasn't been that bad here lately in Chicago, but I'm not in it all day either.

 

[jlmanno]

Happy B-day and many more!

 

[rightcoastvapor510]

I've been outside quite a bit with my Joye 510 in 20-30 degree weather (not for a whole work shift, but for a couple of hours). I find that the atty keeps everything nice and warm (including my hands) and I haven't had the problems you're relating. Are you not hitting it very often or holding it in your hands? I would think that those two things would keep the unit pretty warm. I'll remember what you said though if I ever have to stick it in my pocket or put it down out in the cold for an extended period. I was looking forward to vaping outside in the cold because I always felt the unit was toasty a lot and I was right

Vape On!

Well, when I talk about cold conditions, first of all, up here, we think of cold as being, Ahem* Below ZERO! and, I am still unable to vape in front of the guests here on the mountain, as it looks like smoking, so its in my pocket most of the time, however, I have gotten used to leaving it in the lift shack, (you know, that little outhouse looking thing next to the lifts?) where there is heat, and when I get a chance, I go into the shack and vape.

In "warm" conditions, which we consider to be 20 degrees and up, I do not have this problem, OH1 and I also noticed a considerable increase in TH and Vapor Production in cold weather!!

 

[Phero]

In "warm" conditions, which we consider to be 20 degrees and up, I do not have this problem, OH1 and I also noticed a considerable increase in TH and Vapor Production in cold weather!!

Always look at the silver lining!

 

[john doe]

happy b'day. i've noticed the flavor gets a little stronger in cold weather too. i'm usually only out for 15 minutes at a time but in the past couple weeks it's been below zero when i've done it and no probs with the cart. of course i don't hold it with my teeth so...

 

[searcher]

I guess from the other posts, you and I are the only ones with this problem. It doesn't have to be very cold for it to happen to me. Lows in the 30's and my cart gets really loose. I thought maybe it was the atty expanding more than the cart due to atty heat. I was out the other morning and had my box mod in my hand on my morning walk. I could feel that the cart was slightly loose. I went to take a hit and the cart had fallen out. Also a lot of times when I am walking on a cold morning I take a hit and the cart will stick to my lip just enough to pull out of the atty. The same carts are fine in my car or house. Seems to be a problem after 30 minutes or so in the cold. A really tight cart/atty will not do that but most do and only cause trouble in the cold.

 

[Ez Duzit]

I don't know if extreme cold would effect the cart fitting snug, but it's certainly plausible. I do know that after using a pv for a while, if some juice gets into the cart (which is pretty unavoidable), it can act like a lubricant, causing the cart to slide out really easily.

Here's a link on how to tighten up loose carts. Works VERY well.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...al-issues/58825-901-carts-loose-fall-off.html

 

[devonschmoker]

This is a simple way to fix the loose cart problem. Since it is only happening in cold conditions I would suggest just using a bit of clear tape on it with a small tap folded over for easy removal. I would also suggest a PT with a good power pack and keep the power pack near your body to keep it warm. Batteries do not like to function in cold conditions and a PT with solve this issue.