Yeah, like how long does a cart last, how often do I prime it, etc...
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Yeah, like how long does a cart last, how often do I prime it, etc...
Ha, I think once you get through a couple rounds, all the confusion will be dispelled. I found ProTanks more confusing personally, and don't even ask how long it took me to get my genesis style ZAP to work right.
YMMV, but I feel like cartos are the great equalizer for the vaping community. There is only so much to learn, and after that the options aren't as endless as other forms of atomizing.
That being said, I'll now semi-contradict myself in saying that I'm now jumping into rebuildable carto styles. I love the Diver and just bought 2 Killers off the classies. I actually need to find a way to make cartos challenging again, lest I get bored and crave a cig.
YMMV, but I feel like cartos are the great equalizer for the vaping community. There is only so much to learn, and after that the options aren't as endless as other forms of atomizing.
That being said, I'll now semi-contradict myself in saying that I'm now jumping into rebuildable carto styles. I love the Diver and just bought 2 Killers off the classies. I actually need to find a way to make cartos challenging again, lest I get bored and crave a cig.
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I actually keep buying myself new equipment when I hit certain milestones of not smoking. The Provari was one of them. Maybe an IBTanked will be the next.
This has probably been answered, I'm posting because my guppy brain will forget what I was going to say after I read a couple of more pages.
The "Mega" cartos from IKV are what he calls XLs. They are just regular 45mm 510s. I wasn't blown away by IKV. I like the Platinum, but they don't have a flange, which I find a hassle. The Mega Fusions (510) have a flange, but the filler is different than Smoktechs (Boges are different too). They seem to dry out faster to me. I have a couple more boxes, so I'm sure I'll give them another shot, but I wasn't impressed enough to keep checking the IKV website all the time to see if there is stock.
For dripping and my bottom-feeders, I use Joyetech LR 306s (1.5Ω) that I buy in bulk from Vapor Kings. I have some Joyetech 510s, but I think the resistance is 2.0 or 2.2, whichever it is it's to cool for my BFs. Lately, I've been using hybrids from Vapage, but they only fit in bottom-feeders.They are technically 510, but there is something different with the connector pin and they won't screw onto anything else.
Thx for info! I only bought one dripper to see if I can get the hang of it. I will def try Joyetech next order.
I know you are a hot-swapper. Don't flanged cartos make that impossible on tanks that aren't ambiflipxtrous like IBTanks. Are does that mean you are IBTank exclusive with your hot self? errr, hot-swapping self?
That's exactly what I do. When I store them I put in a drop or two of unflavored with a condom over the connector end. It works well. I found on in the back of a drawer that had been sitting there for about 8 months and it vape just fine without cleaning. I have Vixen's flavor eraser too, but I don't use it often. I like unflavored, so I usually vape that until the first flavor goes away.
It is Digitialciggz that has good prices on the 510s (as does Vapor Kings if you buy in bulk). Their regular price for a 5-pack is good, but they often have sale that are really good. Sometimes they have coupons too, that they let you use even on the sale items. Mr. Mann's thread is a good place to check if there is a coupon.
Both Bad and I have blogs about how to fill cartos (we do it differently), one of them should work for you.
Bad has a blog about it too, we use different method. Mine is for the ADD crowd. I can prime a carto in under 5 minutes.
The Ocelot Method of Carto Filling (aka The Upside-Down Condom)
You can't hot swap with a tank that has a groove at the bottom for the flange to fit into, like the Smoktech DCTs. It will work with any tank that has interchangeable top and bottom caps. I don't have a Phiniac, so I don't know if the grommets are tight enough for it to work. I can't hot swap with the grommet tank I got from Valley View Vapes (the grommets are too loose), but getting a carto inside is a nightmare too. Thank goodness it has a side fill screw or I would never use it. I know someone who got so frustrated trying to get a carto in that she threw it across the room. It does take practice.
I was confused too so I went to a local B&M and they showed me how to fill and assemble it. But when I've tried at home, I get juice all over the place. I'm going to give it another shot since I haven't used them for a while and since I buy in bulk I have several cartos just sitting around in my drawer acting lonely.
Check my blog, or I can PM you more detailed step-by-step. I would make a video, but it would be so boring!
I just checked your blog. Very detailed instructions. I like using the medicine cap too. I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks!!
OCD (IBTanked) also has a method using the "thingy" bottle the tube comes in, but I don't have enough patience for that method. I asked someone how long they did it and he said about 12 turns. I had to laugh! 1, 2, 3, 4...okay I'm bored now.
I'm not sure I would take advice from someone who calls himself "Failed."
I'm kidding!
Nah, he's never steered me wrong yet! I always get good advice from him. The name comes from a Megadeth song
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