I have a purple x6 too. I'm not a fan of protanks (only because I don't like the way they look, ie the tip) but your set-up looks nice. Maybe I'll have to reconsider.
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I have a purple x6 too. I'm not a fan of protanks (only because I don't like the way they look, ie the tip) but your set-up looks nice. Maybe I'll have to reconsider.
I'm a big fan of purple and aqua green... So I put this together.
Only problem is, this is my first time using a carto tank and I think I screwed up. For one thing, because the tank glass is decorated with the aqua swirl, I really can't see what the heck is going on in there.
I got it filled up about halfway alright, and then I popped the carto back up and put in the drip tip (following a YouTube video instruction), and started giving it little sucks to fill the carto. They felt super airy though and it didn't seem like anything was disappearing into the carto. So I watched another video that said you could drip into the carto once the tank was full. Did that and took a few hits - seemed fine. Then suddenly got a horrible dry hit.
I sometimes wish I had a vaping expert here with me for all those times I am trying something new.
It's pretty though. So I've got that going for me. Which is nice. (Caddyshack reference) Sigh.
Only problem is, this is my first time using a carto tank and I think I screwed up. For one thing, because the tank glass is decorated with the aqua swirl, I really can't see what the heck is going on in there.
I got it filled up about halfway alright, and then I popped the carto back up and put in the drip tip (following a YouTube video instruction), and started giving it little sucks to fill the carto. They felt super airy though and it didn't seem like anything was disappearing into the carto. So I watched another video that said you could drip into the carto once the tank was full. Did that and took a few hits - seemed fine. Then suddenly got a horrible dry hit.
I sometimes wish I had a vaping expert here with me for all those times I am trying something new.It's pretty though. So I've got that going for me. Which is nice. (Caddyshack reference) Sigh.
Just wanted to share my cool toolbox I found on clearance at Lowes last week! Thought you girls might like it!
(sorry, can't figure out how to rotate this on the iPad!)
(sorry, can't figure out how to rotate this on the iPad!)
I'm a big fan of purple and aqua green... So I put this together.
Only problem is, this is my first time using a carto tank and I think I screwed up. For one thing, because the tank glass is decorated with the aqua swirl, I really can't see what the heck is going on in there.
I got it filled up about halfway alright, and then I popped the carto back up and put in the drip tip (following a YouTube video instruction), and started giving it little sucks to fill the carto. They felt super airy though and it didn't seem like anything was disappearing into the carto. So I watched another video that said you could drip into the carto once the tank was full. Did that and took a few hits - seemed fine. Then suddenly got a horrible dry hit.
It's pretty though. So I've got that going for me. Which is nice. (Caddyshack reference) Sigh.
Ooh, pretty set up! With regard to the carto priming, it may be a stupid question, but are you using a punched carto? Assuming you are, did you put your finger over the bottom (the end that screws into your battery) to create a seal when taking those "priming" draws? You need to create a seal to suction the juice into the carto. If the draws felt airy, you don't have a seal. It's a bit fiddly to learn, but once you figure it out, it's easy, so don't get discouraged. A properly functioning carto tank is right up there with dripping when it comes to vaping pleasure (sorry Persaspera!)
So I did put my finger over the base while taking the priming draws, but it was definitely way airy. (Yes the cartos are punched - they came with the tank from IBtanked and are made for the tank according to the website. The holes are so tiny though - makes me wonder how the juice will ever seep in there!). But like I said, when I put my finger over the end of the carto and puffed, there was still a ton of air so obviously my finger wasn't cutting off the air flow enough to draw the juice in through the holes. Realizing this, and not understanding how I could possible get the thing airtight (seemed like air was coming in all over the place), I just looked up a different YouTube instructional video where they prime the carto once it's already in the filled tank by dripping juice into it.
No good?
I screwed up several cartos before I realized I needed to hit up youtube because I was definitely doing something wrong. Even after watching a few I still was getting that burnt taste which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Since I haven't been having any good luck with cartos I decided I'd just stick to bottom coils but today for the first time I tried the condom method and all I can say is WOW for 2 reasons--#!) I did it right. #2) Lots of vapor & flavor. 
Oh, there's multiple ways to prime, & whatever works is fine. The only problem with dripping only into the top of the carto means waiting for it to absorb all the way down to the coil. If you vape too soon, you're just burning dry filler. I'm very sensitive to that burnt taste, so I always had to start over with a new carto when that happened. Using the suction priming method, if you're not getting a good seal, try dampening your finger. It may also be a bad carto, or an o ring issue (your tank came with extras). For the tank to function properly, it does need to be relatively airtight - taking a draw should also help pull more juice into the carto.
And also, after I posted earlier, I remembered something else. The container your tank came in can also be used for priming. Check the first post in this thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...s-forum/339809-do-you-fiddle-your-thingy.html
Keep at it & feel free to PM me if you have any more issues or questions!
Yes good.
Anyway that you can saturate the filler is good. Baditude has done a wonderful blog on carto tank set ups. This might be just the read for you.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html
He's also got a blog listing several vendors that sell pre-punched cartos.
Since you have an IBtank, do you "fiddle with your thingy"?
I've found it works VERY well. I also believe in the needle poke method. I use a straight pin, or you can use a sharp tip syringe needle.Another wonderful method for filling is Vapian's cartomator-fillinator. Lots of YouTube vids on that.
You're learning in the best way possible... by doing it. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon!
Oh, and if all else fails, just remember, even tho the carto might suck, your set up is GIRLY GORGEOUS!
I screwed up several cartos before I realized I needed to hit up youtube because I was definitely doing something wrong. Even after watching a few I still was getting that burnt taste which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Since I haven't been having any good luck with cartos I decided I'd just stick to bottom coils but today for the first time I tried the condom method and all I can say is WOW for 2 reasons--#!) I did it right. #2) Lots of vapor & flavor.
Yep, that's what I'm talking about! And the third WOW is all the pretties you can partake of!! Unlimited tank décor & drip tips!!!
The key to cartos is total saturation, making sure that every bit of the filler is completely soaked with e-liquid - think juicy . Don't worry about over-filling because you can always blow out any excess once you know it's good.
The condom method - and lots of patience worked for me but as stated before, there are many options. Very soon you will be awesome at it and enjoying those cartos a lot.
. Don't worry about over-filling because you can always blow out any excess once you know it's good. The condom method - and lots of patience worked for me but as stated before, there are many options. Very soon you will be awesome at it and enjoying those cartos a lot.
Perfect. I replaced the first carto with a new one and used the "thingy" (airtight plastic bottle the tank comes in) to prime. I screwed and unscrewed the cap 12 times, and voila - perfectly primed and almost all the juice had gone into the brand new carto. Refilled the tank - screwed it on the battery, and all was sublime.
Thank you my friend, and thanks to everyone who helped.
Your tank is gorgeous. I have a nice red one from IBTanked and they do work really well. I always fill my carto before putting it in the tank. Then all you have to do is fill and refill the tank. I've never had good luck when dripping into the carto once it is in a tank. It just ends up running out. I prefer the small holes. Whenever I use a carto with larger holes all the juice leaks out of the tank.
This is mine from IBTanked. The drip tip and end caps are made from the same acrylic. I was super happy when I got the tank because I already had the drip tip and had no idea they were the same!
^^ THIS right here needs to be shouted from the highest rooftop!!!The key to cartos is total saturation, making sure that every bit of the filler is completely soaked with e-liquid - think juicy
The condom method - and lots of patience worked for me but as stated before, there are many options. Very soon you will be awesome at it and enjoying those cartos a lot.
MANY of the vids I watched don't let you know the carto needs to be saturated. IF anything they come off like saturating only leads to gurgling which is why I ended up trashing so many cause they were still Sahara desert dry.
Now here's a question--the little white cap that comes in the top of a carto, is it safe to leave it in?
Reason I'm asking cause somehow I managed to leave it in when I inserted the carto back into my tank.
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