Those dual-coil cartos are funny. I burned two in a row on 3.7v. Others use them on 5v and report no burning whatsoever. Nobody knows why, really. QC?
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Those dual-coil cartos are funny. I burned two in a row on 3.7v. Others use them on 5v and report no burning whatsoever. Nobody knows why, really. QC?
I'm done using these. I just cracked open another carto from a new batch and from a different vendor. Same story.
Burnt fiber with holes inside after 8 hours of vaping.
These cartos are not designed well people. Be aware.
Back to the Tank system for now. I'm very impressed by the Type B attys. Much cleaner and more trustworthy than cartos.
Burnt fiber with holes inside after 8 hours of vaping.
These cartos are not designed well people. Be aware.
Back to the Tank system for now. I'm very impressed by the Type B attys. Much cleaner and more trustworthy than cartos.
Same issue here, my first performed super well at 5 Volts didn't have to replace for a week and a half, burned my second, third, and forth, given up and went back to my old dual coil tank.
I have found it depends where you get them from.
I've bought from 4 vendors on here and have gotten bad ones from 3.
The only ones I've gotten that work properly were from SmokTek.
I've bought from 4 vendors on here and have gotten bad ones from 3.
The only ones I've gotten that work properly were from SmokTek.
I haven't had that problem with any smoketech cartos I've used but I have had that happen a few times with some boge cartos I recently purchased. Out of the box of 5- two of them done that. But I still like using the boges and will continue to use them.
Ha the eGo tanks are def not more trustworthy but hey everyone has their preference. Personally I think their a pain in the ..., but if you like them, go for it. I use the Ressurectors on an EPower and have never had one burn like that. I've taken plenty apart after I've switched to a new carto and never had that problem, even with a Ressurector that I used for almost 6weeks straight. It was dark from the juice and alot of use, but not burnt at all. I fill all my cartos with a syringe and never let them get close to dry so I don't know if that helps.
Do you chainvape? I'm thinking that might have something to do with it. Or at least do you take really long slow drags? If the coil is constantly fired up then that wrapping is going to get dry. Or I think the really long drags could def burn it.
Try taking shorter drags, and I think that would help. Also try letting your PV sit for a minute between drags so that wrapping can become full saturated again. I really think that would help with the burning. That's what I do and I've never burned one. I rarely ever take long drags so the coil doesn't get super hot for extended periods. I would def think that could be what's doing it. I could be wrong, but like I said I've never burned one so its worth a shot. I'd be curious to know if that stops the burning
Do you chainvape? I'm thinking that might have something to do with it. Or at least do you take really long slow drags? If the coil is constantly fired up then that wrapping is going to get dry. Or I think the really long drags could def burn it.
Try taking shorter drags, and I think that would help. Also try letting your PV sit for a minute between drags so that wrapping can become full saturated again. I really think that would help with the burning. That's what I do and I've never burned one. I rarely ever take long drags so the coil doesn't get super hot for extended periods. I would def think that could be what's doing it. I could be wrong, but like I said I've never burned one so its worth a shot. I'd be curious to know if that stops the burning
Any carto will burn if it's not damp near the coil. Not being damp near the coil can be caused by...
- not filling to stated capacity
- not settling the carto after filling (I lay a carto on end and on different sides for 15-20 min with thin juices, thicker juices need longer)
- using juice that is too thick that moves more slowly through the stuffing than the speed at which you vape it
- using cartos on too high a voltage for their ohms (not an issue typically with DC's since they are really standard resistance cartos with 2 coils and that makes them extremely low resistance ohms-wise)
- not filling to stated capacity
- not settling the carto after filling (I lay a carto on end and on different sides for 15-20 min with thin juices, thicker juices need longer)
- using juice that is too thick that moves more slowly through the stuffing than the speed at which you vape it
- using cartos on too high a voltage for their ohms (not an issue typically with DC's since they are really standard resistance cartos with 2 coils and that makes them extremely low resistance ohms-wise)
I agree with dormouse. Using SmokTech Mega 1.5 DC @ 3.7 Volts and after I'm finished I take every single one apart and have not seen any burnt areas whether it's in the stuffing or the air channel. Ressurectors are rebranded SmokTechs.
Keep it wet and you're all set...your carto, that is! Top off regularly, avoid thick and dark juices, and most will last for a long time.
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If you like to drip, otherwise be sure to keep the carto in the tank moist. The tanks, even Smoke Tech, don't wick well enough, out of the box, to keep the carto moist. Hence the conversations about punching your own holes, or buying Resurrector's already re-punched for you.
As dormouse stated it's very important to keep your cartos wet. The first fill is very important. You could also use a tank- a tube that surrounds the carto (carto has a hole in it to allow juice in from the tank). This way the carto is always wet BUT you have to be very selective about which tank you buy. My cartos are Megas and you can also buy XXXL and they take lots of juice so you're not filling them constantly. I'm looking at tanks and they are good for at home but not for on the go.
I'm looking at this tank "Smoktech 6ml Tank Dual Coil Cartomizer Clear", do you have any good things or bad things to say about these?
Agreed on the "T"'s, I sent mine back to TW within a day. But, the "C" has been bullet proof for me since I got it over a month ago. I can't see how they could be a PITA compared to the maintenance involved using carto's, when all you do is take the tank cap off, fill, cap on, insert tank, and vape?
Best to email canvapes to make sure or ask in the Cdn Forum.
Best to use SR 2.5 to 3.2 ohms cartos becsuae you will have the option of turning it up but best to ask a Vet.
I've been researching tanks, when I have the time, for about 3? weeks and there are so many out there. Filling seems to be a major concern. Leaking was but they seemed to have addressed that issue. Still haven't decided. Some cheap ones out there while others are quite pricey.
Here's a link for Tank Reviews:
Tank Reviews
Best to use SR 2.5 to 3.2 ohms cartos becsuae you will have the option of turning it up but best to ask a Vet.
I've been researching tanks, when I have the time, for about 3? weeks and there are so many out there. Filling seems to be a major concern. Leaking was but they seemed to have addressed that issue. Still haven't decided. Some cheap ones out there while others are quite pricey.
Here's a link for Tank Reviews:
Tank Reviews
Actually there is a LONG thread (a sticky) that has been exhaustively discussing this issue for some time: go Home Forum to E-Cigarette Technical to Ecigarette Technical Issues to Cartomizer Issues to Burning Cartomizers. It IS frustrating but any tips on preventing or minimizing burning are in there. Katya is Queen of Coping in that department.
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