Bought a pyrex dct few weeks back....was great at first. ... but now I seem to vap it so much that the cartomizer gets dried out before it refills threw the small tiny holes in it...... looked online n somewhere it said that a possible cause was the holes were blocked. N to take a needle n poke it into the hole....now it leaks onto my ego upgrade battery. ...I'm wanting to get a replacement carto but not sure what ohm to get or where at...but I am also tired of the small holes not being big enough. Btw it as two holes. But doesn't seem to be enough. Now I'm using an clearomizer. But Don't like it as good. Plz help!
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when i used carto tanks i cut a slot in them with a dremmel tool so that would not happen
I need to ask how long you use an individual cartomizer before you replace it. They are considered a disposable item and need to be replaced when the taste falls off, the pull becomes too stiff, or they become flooded from over-use. I typically get 1 - 2 weeks of nice flavor and vapor with mine before I replace them.
The viscosity and color of the juice will affect how long the carto lasts and how easily it wicks juice. Thicker and darker juices take a harder toll on the expected longivity of a carto. Two laser-drilled holes are adequate for most e-liquids. Some people do punch or slot their own cartos, but that practice can have side effects that damage the tank's o-rings over time.
Choice in resistance is subjective depending upon your preference for a warmer or cooler vape. Low resistance will make a warmer vape and standard resistance will provide a cooler vape.
Baditude's Cartotank Setup Guide
Links to Pre-Punched Carto Vendors and the Safe Vaping Power Chart
The viscosity and color of the juice will affect how long the carto lasts and how easily it wicks juice. Thicker and darker juices take a harder toll on the expected longivity of a carto. Two laser-drilled holes are adequate for most e-liquids. Some people do punch or slot their own cartos, but that practice can have side effects that damage the tank's o-rings over time.
Choice in resistance is subjective depending upon your preference for a warmer or cooler vape. Low resistance will make a warmer vape and standard resistance will provide a cooler vape.
Baditude's Cartotank Setup Guide
Links to Pre-Punched Carto Vendors and the Safe Vaping Power Chart
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To bad...this is my first carto tank. Before this I've used clearmizors which I get bout week in a half use on. N to everyone else. Sorry forgot names. How do I cut a slot or more holes without ruining the carto like I did with the current one I have that now leaks cause I put a whole into the fabric inside the cardo making it leak badly.....
You still weren't specific in answering my question. If you've been using the same cartomizer for "a few weeks", that carto has more than done its job.
There are carto punch tools available at most e-cig vendor websites, but I don't recommend them. The majority of these tools invariably distort the shape of the carto from round to oval. When the deformed carto passes through the endcaps, it causes unnecesary trauma to the rubber o-rings in the end caps, as you found out with your experiment.
carto deformed from tool punching
Slotting with a dremel tool does the same thing. This causes sharp edges in the carto which also can damage the o-rings.
O-rings are very important to a tank. They contain the negative pressure inside the tank to allow juice to enter the carto from the tank each time you draw. They allow the tank to fit snuggly on the carto so that it doesn't slide off and spill your juice. They also keep juice in the tank without leaking.
If at all possible, use pre-punched cartomizers as they cause no damage to the o-rings. This link has over a dozen vendors that sell these, some offer 3 holes punched.
Pre-Punched Cartomizer Vendors
Get a tank tool like the slap-yo-moma tool, which further protects the o-rings from the tops of the cartomizers which are also sharp.
Unfortunately, it sounds like you have ruined you current tank's o-rings, which will need to be replaced. I don't know if you can get specific replacements, but auto part stores likely have them in that size.
There are carto punch tools available at most e-cig vendor websites, but I don't recommend them. The majority of these tools invariably distort the shape of the carto from round to oval. When the deformed carto passes through the endcaps, it causes unnecesary trauma to the rubber o-rings in the end caps, as you found out with your experiment.
carto deformed from tool punchingSlotting with a dremel tool does the same thing. This causes sharp edges in the carto which also can damage the o-rings.
O-rings are very important to a tank. They contain the negative pressure inside the tank to allow juice to enter the carto from the tank each time you draw. They allow the tank to fit snuggly on the carto so that it doesn't slide off and spill your juice. They also keep juice in the tank without leaking.
If at all possible, use pre-punched cartomizers as they cause no damage to the o-rings. This link has over a dozen vendors that sell these, some offer 3 holes punched.
Pre-Punched Cartomizer Vendors
Get a tank tool like the slap-yo-moma tool, which further protects the o-rings from the tops of the cartomizers which are also sharp.
Unfortunately, it sounds like you have ruined you current tank's o-rings, which will need to be replaced. I don't know if you can get specific replacements, but auto part stores likely have them in that size.
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I bought it a few weeks back. N it worked well for first few days. But then started having the problem with using up all the liquid in the carto befor more would soak in thru the hole. Started dripping it into the carto but still same problem would happen. N it as two small holes. Way to small..... n I se whatu nmean by doing it myself causing that indent in the carto.... btw my liquid is 60/40
N I also didn't use a cutting tool on the holes. I put a needle into the hole to fre it up. But now it leaks.....
You may have damaged the center air tube that runs the length of the carto with the needle pokes? Regardless, that carto is obviously toast.
The 60/40 juice should be plenty thin enough for a two hole pre-punched carto.
I'll suggest that you examine your draw technique while vaping. Cartotanks need a long, slow, and gentle draw technique. Imagine sucking on a straw in a thick milkshake. This will allow the juice time to refill the carto from the tank. You can also do some occassional "primer puffs" or pipe smoker puffs. Normal draws on the tank without power on.
Well I've tried the primer puffs. Didnt work. But the long gentle puffs. I do that. But every couple minutes. .... is cartomizers not for me then? N what bout a boge cartos? Looks like a bigger hole? Idk if I spelt the name right tho.
If you do what Baditude suggested with the primer puffs, you should see some air bubbles bubbling up in your tank. If you see that, then you know that juice is getting sucked into your carts.
I do this after a while of heavy vaping. I don't push the button, and I suck in a few quick bursts of primer puffs (not into my lungs), and I look for air bubbles.
Baditude is a guru of carto tanks, so if you take his advice, you shouldn't have a problem. If you take all of his advice, and you still have problems...carto tanks are not for you....at this time.
Good luck!!
I do this after a while of heavy vaping. I don't push the button, and I suck in a few quick bursts of primer puffs (not into my lungs), and I look for air bubbles.
Baditude is a guru of carto tanks, so if you take his advice, you shouldn't have a problem. If you take all of his advice, and you still have problems...carto tanks are not for you....at this time.
Good luck!!
You don't seem to be listening to what has been offered here.
You need to buy more cartos. And maybe replace the inner orings on your tank. You didn't mention the brand. If it is an American made tank you can probably order oring replacements from the manufacturer. Or do as Bad says and find them at auto parts or hardware stores. Maybe you have a local Vape shop that can help as well.
There are 3 major brands. All come in a version with larger prepunched holes.
Boge cartos are ok, they have the most dense wick material, from what you described, these might not be the best choice for you. I have used them an they work fine. Look for the one with the large prepunched hole.
My preferred carto are Ikenvape Platinum prepunched V2. They have 2 large holes. They are harder to get and are often out of stock.
Smoktech does not make cartos with large round holes, instead they make pre-slotted holes. I have not tried these yet, but plan to.
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You need to buy more cartos. And maybe replace the inner orings on your tank. You didn't mention the brand. If it is an American made tank you can probably order oring replacements from the manufacturer. Or do as Bad says and find them at auto parts or hardware stores. Maybe you have a local Vape shop that can help as well.
There are 3 major brands. All come in a version with larger prepunched holes.
Boge cartos are ok, they have the most dense wick material, from what you described, these might not be the best choice for you. I have used them an they work fine. Look for the one with the large prepunched hole.
My preferred carto are Ikenvape Platinum prepunched V2. They have 2 large holes. They are harder to get and are often out of stock.
Smoktech does not make cartos with large round holes, instead they make pre-slotted holes. I have not tried these yet, but plan to.
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I have tried all that before... that's why I went onto here to get advice. What kind of system should I use then for my e cig
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You've only used a single carto and you're giving up on cartotanks already? Come on now.
Get a few more pre-punched SINGLE COIL, standard resistance cartomizers. I don't care if you get Smoktech, Boge, or Ikenvape. Try these Boges in XL size with the large hole.
Follow this cartotank setup guide word for word, and I nearly guarantee you will have a good tank experience: Cartotank Setup Guide
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Its says smok on it. So idk. N y do I need to replace the oring? Its intacted. Its the cartomizer that's not working....n there is two vap shops in town. One carrys the carts where I got my pyrex dct at. But there 5 bucks each. N the other place idk if they carry them.
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yeh. from the sound of it "a few weeks ago" and you havent really mentioned if you have replacement cartos or not, it sounds more like its just a spent carto
the poly gets gunked up so much it doesnt have pockets to hold liquid in so you are sucking liquid straight to the airtube when you draw and it just drips down to the bottom. Your draw is tight because of the build up and flooding.
there really isnt any one-shot no fuss "system" where you dont have to rebuild or replace something eventually.
to summarize and repeat what others have said, you need to get new cartomizers. Smok DCTs usually take 45mm XL cartos. you shouldnt pay anymore than $2 each for basic replacements, but its better and cheaper if you buy them in 5 packs anyways
best to look for those subtle changes so that you can change your carto when the tank is empty instead of having to do it mid-full.
the poly gets gunked up so much it doesnt have pockets to hold liquid in so you are sucking liquid straight to the airtube when you draw and it just drips down to the bottom. Your draw is tight because of the build up and flooding.
there really isnt any one-shot no fuss "system" where you dont have to rebuild or replace something eventually.
to summarize and repeat what others have said, you need to get new cartomizers. Smok DCTs usually take 45mm XL cartos. you shouldnt pay anymore than $2 each for basic replacements, but its better and cheaper if you buy them in 5 packs anyways
best to look for those subtle changes so that you can change your carto when the tank is empty instead of having to do it mid-full.
Naw I'm not giving up. Just looking at all options. Job cut hours for last two months. Don't have a lot of money atm to keep buying more n more with possible failure. That's y I'm here for advice.
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My bad, you were talking about the filler material having holes in it, not the o-rings. Forget that part.
The cartos I suggested in the link are $1.45 each. You should get them within 3 - 4 days. In the meantime, use your clearomizers.
$5 a carto is outrageous.
Check out your other vape shop and see what their prices are.Sorry about your loss in job hours. I can relate. I lost my job 6 weeks ago, so I'm living on 1/3 of my normal takehome with unemployment.
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My bad, you were talking about the filler material having holes in it, not the o-rings. Forget that part.
The cartos I suggested in the link are $1.45 each. You should get them within 3 - 4 days. In the meantime, use your clearomizers.
$5 a carto is outrageous.
Sorry about your loss in job hours. I can relate. I lost my job 6 weeks ago, so I'm living on 1/3 of my normal takehome with unemployment.
I've been there, my friend. Keep your head up and hang in there! I was unemployed for 4 and a half months before I took a job unloading tires out of the back of semi's. That wasn't fun, but it led to another, better job. Besides, maybe there's a job for you in the vaping world!
Yea I tried that link n says it doesn't accept my card. All online shops I've tried have said that. Idk y. But I'm still trying. Thanks for all your help guys. N hopefully I won't be back saying I give up lol
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