Question about Pilot cartridges

[Eranice]

Alright, I just received my first e-cig and am anxiously waiting for it to be charged enough to use. I had a question about using the pilot cartridges with a different type of juice from the one that came in the box. Do I just top off with the new type of juice? Also, does this affect the atomizer in any way?

 

[ZambucaLu]

You can top off with whatever juice you want. It should not effect the atomizer as long as you don't flood it.

Lu

 

[Lane]

Yea, I would just start out w/ one drop, those pilot carts are pretty small. When I top off I just use 1 drop at a time. It shouldn't hurt your atomizer at all, it's what their made for. You might wanna puff on the cart a lil bit first to drain it a bit or ya might get some liquid in your mouth. Enjoy your new pilot, it's a great e ciggy

 

[gryffandor]

If you don't mind mixing flavors that works fine. If you want to get rid of the old flavor remove the cartridge from the mouthpiece & remove the stuffing. Wash a few secs. under running water & squeeze dry in a paper towel. I like to let mine air dry as well. Blow in atomizer from battery end into towel to remove old liquid. Replace stuffing & drip in new flavor then replace cart. Just make sure you don't leave a big pool of liquid floating on top. I also drip 1 or 2 drops of the e-juice on the atomizer before using. Let sit a few mins to absorb & you're good to go.

 

[Eranice]

Alright, thank you so much. You've all been so helpful and quick to reply! I'm so excited to try it out.

I think I'll try that with the no-nic cartridge that came with it, Gryffandor.
Also, is dripping e-liquid on the atomizer what they call 'drip smoking'?

 

[JustJulie]

Also, is dripping e-liquid on the atomizer what they call 'drip smoking'

Yup. But some people will talk about how they drip a few drops before vaping, and what they're actually talking about is dripping onto the cartridge to top it off so that it "smokes" like a new cartridge.

I do drip smoke my DSE 901. Very easy to do and much stronger sensation. However, I do it fully knowing that dripping directly on the atomizer may shorten the life of the atomizer. (I've heard different accounts on that one.)

Also, some people will put a few drops directly on the atomizer when they're starting off with a new or newly cleaned atomizer. It's not a good idea to vape with a totally dry atomizer.

 

[Eranice]

I do drip smoke my DSE 901. Very easy to do and much stronger sensation. However, I do it fully knowing that dripping directly on the atomizer may shorten the life of the atomizer. (I've heard different accounts on that one.)

What difference do you see on the time the atomizer lasts while dripping?

 

[JustJulie]

What difference do you see on the time the atomizer lasts while dripping?

I haven't been vaping long enough to be able to say. Frankly, the only atomizers I've had go out on me were my Janty Kissbox--two died a very quick death--and I never, every dripped with them.

 

[Flitzanu]

just a quick first impression, i just got mine as well, puff a few times, and get some Glycerine or Vegetable Glycerine, and add a couple drops to your cart. i'm getting much better vapor and a slightly smoother feel. that's just first impression, i literally just did it, so not sure if it will continue the "word on the street" is that it does help though.

 

[blueshawk]

Hi, recieved my Pilot Hybrid on 2-20-09. Charged overnite 12 hours.This thing is noisy and no vapor to speak of.My 901 is makes more vapor and less noise! Any ideas before this one goes back?

 

[Flitzanu]

well, there are other posts with more info from more experienced people about these, but i will say it has taken some time to sortof...loosen it up. like, when i first started using it, the vapor was a little thin, but now after a day or so it is starting to work better. are you using a fresh cart or dripping? the fresh cart is working for me.

 

[blueshawk]

Fresh cart.no drip on the atomizer.Big throat hit with Riskee Yuice but the lack of vapor is a bummer..

 

[fenez]

mine is make huge amounts of vapor but i did drip a lil first

 

[snf]

Fresh cart.no drip on the atomizer.Big throat hit with Riskee Yuice but the lack of vapor is a bummer..

i think these carts suck, i went through all 5 easily and none of them had that much vapor :/

 

[Terraphon]

We should be clear on something. The "vapor production" of an e-cig is not entirely related to the atomizer...It's also related to the liquid you're using.

With my evo / pilot atomizers I get really good vapor from most of the REPUTABLE (read : Not Johnson Creek) liquids I use and mega-fog when I cut with glycerin.

I did a video for another thread which shows the difference between cut and uncut juice...I'll post it here, as well.

YouTube - Straight E-liquid VS E-liquid cut with glycerin

Now, vapor production is also a function of the atomizer, as we know. If the atomizer isn't getting hot enough to vaporize the PG in the liquid, you won't get any vapor.

If you're using the standard carts, though, it could be those. As for the Riskee Yuice, I've never tried it so I don't know how it performs. I guess that'll have to be my next order so I can do a proper video review of it.