Refill question

[Mabbo]

I know this has most likely been answered by many, but given I am somewhat new I thought I would ask anyway.

I recently decided to start refilling my cartos and purchased my favorite flavor 30mil bottle (raspberry)

I tried so far a few different refill methods, the first one I tried was the drip method following the video on the website. It was kind of a pain and it didnt enstil a good feeling that the juice would fully saturate.

So I moved on to the condom method, which I saw a video for, and that seemed to work better for me, as I could see the juice come up from the bottom (i took the cap off to watch).

Now I have heard of another "spin method".

I am just wondering what the majority of your senior vapers use to refill and if you have any tips for me on my refilling quest.

Thanks in advance (newbie) but analog free since May 6th of 2010

 

[ahmedmosih]

I would suggest the lipton teabag method to refill...works great for me

 

[bornagainst]

Hi Mabbo.

The preferred method for me is the syringe method, but the condom method is good too. I made a video about it here:

YouTube - Cartomizer Refilling...THE EPIC SAGA

 

[gsc4077]

i like dripping and using the spin. 30 drops in a cart. . other than being a tad bit time consuming, can't really complain.

 

[MX5]

What I like best is the spin method.

Why smoke when You Can vape!!

 

[aubergine]

Condom to top, vape, then top-fill and Taryn spin if it's really dry, vape, then condom, etc., until carto just doesn't want any more refills (because I feel like another flavor/flavor blend, usually).

I hate using syringe, too much hassle for me. Condo is so quick and easy...

 

[terrie1]

the condom fill rocks! My syringes are left unused. Then the taryn spin or simple thermometer shake to get the juice down. KK packs the cart on his opposite hand. I have tried that and it works also to get the juice down.

 

[terrie1]

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[Desertfremen]

I do a reverse Taryn spin to empty the carto into a condom cap. Then I fill with juice to where the carto would be full. Condom fill then Taryn Spin the juice down. I empty the carto first to make sure I don't overfill.

 

[bornagainst]

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Terrie, you pulled a BORN.

 

[resonator]

I would suggest the lipton teabag method to refill...works great for me

Don't bother with this. It doesn't apply to cartomizers.

 

[Windsage]

I typically pull the cap and put a cart cap with the plug on the battery end.

Then fill till its floating on top then spin it around. Fill it again and spin again till I think it's full enough. Typically I get 35-40 drops into a cart this way. Once its done drag on it lightly without a battery and if you hear any gurgling, blow into the mouthpiece while holding it against a paper towel to clear out a bit of the juice that is in the center hole.

This method is slow till you learn it, but it makes some nice full carts.

 

[Defiantgroundhog]

I'm not sure if I'm a "senior" vapest <<<< not sure if that's a word, spell check says no

but... I use the spin method most the time and when I'm feeling lazy I'll just drip. If I'm leaving the house for a fair amount of time I spin. If I'm just hanging out at the house I drip. I've recently picked up the whole pulling out the batting thing but don't use it much.

 

[Darrigaaz]

I hate waste, so I stay away from the condom cart fill method. Drip then taryn spin works best for me.

 

[leaford]

Drip, then spin.

Here's a video showing the condom method, but I also demonstrate the Taryn Spin for you, Mabbo:

YouTube - A double demo! The Cartomizer Condom Filling Method, and the Taryn Spin.

 

[bornagainst]

Stop being afraid of syringes everyone. You'll get a consistent fill everytime.



Just my two cents.

 

[Windsage]

One interesting trick I found Leaford to add to your video is that you can actually fill the cart cap halfway, push it on the cart a bit, then put the other cart cap on and spin the juice into the cart. Its a good way to do it faster, but you have to be careful about built up air pressure as you put the second cap on.

 

[leaford]

interesting, Windsage. I think Dogsbody has a video showing a similar method, but he used a lot of modified equipment to do it with.

 

[empnero]

I do a reverse Taryn spin to empty the carto into a condom cap. Then I fill with juice to where the carto would be full. Condom fill then Taryn Spin the juice down. I empty the carto first to make sure I don't overfill.

Ya know I never did a reverse Taryn spin before refilling until tonight. Wow, what a difference. I actually used some wadded up stuff at the bottom of the condom to absorb the liquid that didn't empty into the cap, noticed some dark nasty juice come out. The taste is much better after doing this and getting out the old liquid improved the draw. Absolutely becoming a mandatory part of my refill process from now on

 

[Mabbo]

Thank you everyone for all the great tips, looks like i will be trying some other methods and then just see which one works best for me.

i even tried the boiling method to clean some carts.