Question about filling cartos

[bulldogz]

I am new to vaping & have used prefilled carts and have also been filling blank ones. My prefilled seemed to last longer than the ones I have filled. My question is that I have put about 15 drops in a new blank cart and have experienced a few times that it doesn't seem like anything is in there after I have left them to soak over night. I do put the plastic caps back on and the manufacturer suggests letting them sit for 20 mins...so what am I doing wrong?

 

[RocketRod]

What kind of carto's? Some like to be filled until it looks like slush on the top, others don't. But if we know what they are then someone who uses that type will be along to help you.

 

[Beans]

Can you tell me if their carts-cartridges used with an Atty or Cartos-Cartomizers. A one piece unit

 

[Vchick]

Is your set-up 2 or 3 pieces? I ask because you said carto, then cartridges.

If it's 3 piece it's a cartridge, you can push the filler material down with a toothpick/bent paperclip and fill til almost full, lifting the filler material up and topping off until it looks slushy (if it pools up, take your bottle an suck up a bit of the liquid)

If it's 2 pieces it's a cartomizer, you can take the top off and insert a toothpick into the center tube and drop your liquid until the carto will not take anymore (getting liquid in the center tube can gum it up and leak into your battery). Allow it to absorb and you should be good to go.

hth!

 

[bulldogz]

The cartos are V2...a one piece unit...

 

[bulldogz]

Started w Riva then got the V2...after so much reading I am so confused :O

 

[Beans]

Yikes ok, I'm not all that familiar with V2 Products, and I know I've heard mixed reviews about them. I think your not putting in enough juice, 15 drops is just an estimate, I find with cartomizers I need closer to 22-28 drops of liquid. Try the condom fill method and see if that improves, you want it to look wet at all times, if not you may want to try a different PV all together.

 

[Vchick]

I think the equipment is fine, just needs more juice. Sounds like you're using cartomizers (1 piece that screws into the battery, right?)

You can keep adding juice drop by drop until it won't take anymore. I would say that most will take 20-30 drops but is dependent on size, etc. New cartos will need to take in and absorb the juice to start wicking, then you can add a few drops from time to time to top off.

I also use the condom fill from time to time or you can use the taryn spin, both shown here to get the juice into a new carto;
A double demo! The Cartomizer Condom Filling Method, and the Taryn Spin. - YouTube

 

[mooreted]

That's why I don't like dripping to fill cartos; never could get a good fill. I use a syringe to fill them until there is juice covering the fill material then pull back on the plunger to suck out any extra juice. I get a very consistent fill that way with no mess, no gurgling and no burnt taste.

 

[bulldogz]

Thank you so much...I will read on...and try the suggestions. I am committed to getting this right! I NEVER want to go back to regular smokes!

 

[bulldogz]

@mooreted...I already ordered a syringe with more juice with more nicotine because of reading about filling them that way. I will try the condom fill & the taryn until then. Thank you.

 

[bulldogz]

Although with all my experimenting...I don't know that I am going to save many $

 

[Slim Batz]

Taryn spin works good, or you can put in your 10-15 drops and shake the carto out like you would with the old style thermometers to move the liquid down toward the bottom... then top off ... most any standard carto will take at least 20 drops, the kangers I use will take 30 no problem.

 

[bulldogz]

Does the juice evaporate if you don't smoke right away?

 

[Beans]

Yes, so if your going to store them you want to put the condoms back on.

 

[mooreted]

Good luck. It's pretty cheap and easy once you find what works for you.



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[Cloud Wizard]

I started with V2 and my wife still uses them (some love 'em, some hate 'em - worked great for me). The V2 blanks worked really well for me (FYI V2 says they're 2.6-2.8ohm), I also boiled all my prefilled and they're good for a few refills (if you haven't burned them dry).

What worked for me: pull end cap, hold at 45 deg angle and drip against the inner wall (rotate while dripping - kinda where the filling meets the wall). I start with 10 drops (let it absorb), add 5 more (let it absorb), add 5 more (let it absorb, and then top off with a few single drops till it looks slushy on top. Recap with the condoms and put away for tomorrow.

So, V2 cartos 22-24 drops, refreshed through the day with 4-6 drops to keep that newly filled experience.

I also like the Coolcarts from Vapor King (lasted pretty long), but hated their WOW Carts (all 10 of them burned on me in 1 or 2 fills)

 

[Puffythegun]

I tend to use clearo's as I can see the amount in them. I now know how many cc's the different sizes take as I use a syringe to fill them. On a regular fiber fill one it starts to pool I just suck some out with my needle.

 

[Bootleg]

Will the condom method work to refill my disposable mistic cartomizers?

 

[Dorfmunder]

I condom fill, put the condoms back on and leave it overnight standing with the connection end down (or at least a few hours), then come back to it then blow excess back into the bottle (or drip a bit more in if it needs it). It seems to equalize everything and you don't get spotty hits of dryness and gurgling.