So, I Ordered Some HV 306 & LR 801's..

[aprioristic]

...but I have never dripped or used 3 piece setups before. Is there anything specific to IKV attys that I should be aware of when searching out articles and videos? I'm sure I will have to take a crash course in dripping and modding, but don't want to try things that would be different with IKV. For instance, I read about someone liking stuff like de-bridging (whatever that even involves.. I think I sorta know what a bridge looks like though).

If everything works about the same but is just higher quality (which is the impression I got), then that is cool too.

I read a great review of the HV 306's, but one person (reviewer Switched IIRC) said it was too harsh when going from 5V to 6V. My mod, also on the way, is 3.7V or 6V only (well, 7.2 or something but I won't have batt's for that). Anyone else have experience with HV 306's at 6V vs. 5V?

I went with an adapter to 801 and the LR's... just basically to have something to vape with at 3.7V too and the 306 LR's were sold out. I read the draw can get airy with adapters.. is it true? I'm also wondering if it is any pain to get the ends off the 801's to drip or that is even the way to go.

Last, IKV was out of 306 drip tips and I can't seem to find a place to order any 306/801 that is also worth placing an order for some sort of DIY gear/flavoring. I can google places that have them, but am trying to cut down on the amount of companies I am ordering from. I'm guessing it is a no-no to even ask about any place besides IKV in this subforum, so sorry about that if it is. Maybe I will just try a pencap mod if all else fails.

Thanks all =)

 

[5cardstud]

I've never had a 306 but the drip tips are made to come off. You just pull it off and you can order them without if you want. Some people don't like the metal tips on the 510 drip tip cartos because they're cold in the cold weather so yhey use their own tips. If an adapter is to airy you can adjust it or put tape over the holes. I use adapters on almost every vape and haven't experienced this.

 

[mwa102464]

...but I have never dripped or used 3 piece setups before. Is there anything specific to IKV attys that I should be aware of when searching out articles and videos? I'm sure I will have to take a crash course in dripping and modding, but don't want to try things that would be different with IKV. For instance, I read about someone liking stuff like de-bridging (whatever that even involves.. I think I sorta know what a bridge looks like though).

If everything works about the same but is just higher quality (which is the impression I got), then that is cool too.

I read a great review of the HV 306's, but one person (reviewer Switched IIRC) said it was too harsh when going from 5V to 6V. My mod, also on the way, is 3.7V or 6V only (well, 7.2 or something but I won't have batt's for that). Anyone else have experience with HV 306's at 6V vs. 5V?

its nice to have a variable voltage Mod to dial in your Atty's but for now just use your set up you have and order some good AW Batts they are of a higher quality, get your self a 306 drip tip for sure, and save your 306 Atty until you have the proper drip tip, you can get them anywhere if IKN is out of them, but make sure you keep buying your Attys and all other supplys from IKN because your right on what you said about the quality, Issac has the higher and best of quality with everything that he has on the shelf in the store

I went with an adapter to 801 and the LR's... just basically to have something to vape with at 3.7V too and the 306 LR's were sold out. I read the draw can get airy with adapters.. is it true? I'm also wondering if it is any pain to get the ends off the 801's to drip or that is even the way to go.

The stock end pieces (the carts) that come with these 801's are terrific you will love them, just pull it off drip drip drip drip about 6 drops onto the bridge of the Atty put the cart back on and vape away, just make sure you keep your Atty's wet, real wet, and wait till you get that 306 drip tip to use the 306 is my suggestion, you will have much better luck and for now don't worry about doing anything to your Atty use it just like it is for your first one.!!!

Last, IKV was out of 306 drip tips and I can't seem to find a place to order any 306/801 that is also worth placing an order for some sort of DIY gear/flavoring. I can google places that have them, but am trying to cut down on the amount of companies I am ordering from. I'm guessing it is a no-no to even ask about any place besides IKV in this subforum, so sorry about that if it is. Maybe I will just try a pencap mod if all else fails.

no dont use a pen cap it wont do, ask Issac to send you a drip tip, he may have one lying around for you somewhere !? Issac

Thanks all =)

I put your answers in your post aprioristic

 

[aprioristic]

5cardstud, I figured any drip tip is supposed to come off. I meant the "whistle tip" that comes on 801's when you get them. I'm not sure what 306's have, a cartridge I guess. I think I remember reading about cutting a carto cap down to a ring to cover air holes, so I will do that if needed... just something I read so I asked.

mwa, the problem isn't finding a 306 tip per se, it's finding one where there is also other stuff I need to round out my DIY kit, hopefully at decent prices. I've made 2 buys on the classifieds here and 4 from various vendors in like the past week, then I probably need to order from 2 more places in the next couple days! Just thinking about how much I have spent on shipping now made me kind of woozy. That is good though if the 801 tips are quality. Guess I just had glued on Chinese carto hard caps in my head.

 

[Switched]

...but I have never dripped or used 3 piece setups before. Is there anything specific to IKV attys that I should be aware of when searching out articles and videos? I'm sure I will have to take a crash course in dripping and modding, but don't want to try things that would be different with IKV. For instance, I read about someone liking stuff like de-bridging (whatever that even involves.. I think I sorta know what a bridge looks like though).

Personally I do not de-bridge anything. The metal mesh acts like a reservoir which in turn feeds the coil. IMHO leave the de-bridging to the dripping experts A de-bridged atty becomes a leaky atty due to over dripping, because the delicate balance between flooded and just right to hard to achieve. Having said that, my vaping style requires me to dewick the 306, that is the only atty I de-wick BTW.

If everything works about the same but is just higher quality (which is the impression I got), then that is cool too.

Ikenvape was my sole supplier way before I started testing for him. Quality at a reasonable price and the variety offered cannot be beat. Then we need to tack on customer service, he is hard to beat.

I read a great review of the HV 306's, but one person (reviewer Switched IIRC) said it was too harsh when going from 5V to 6V. My mod, also on the way, is 3.7V or 6V only (well, 7.2 or something but I won't have batt's for that). Anyone else have experience with HV 306's at 6V vs. 5V?

Please take into account the sum of my reviews, and you mileage will vary. I prefer vaping in general at 6-8 watts. Yesterday I was vaping Caramel Tobacco on an HV 306 at 4.2V (about 5 watts), num, num. The day before I was using the same atty with my RY4 blend at 6V (10 watts) on my P18. I use devices and attys interchangeably depending on mood. Having the ability to fine tune vaping is indeed wonderful. I like 801s, I was on a 901 kick for a while, lately it has been 510s and 306s. I hate LR, but have been vaping LRs of late. It doesn't make sense does it? This is the fun of vaping unlike smoking the same brand day in and day out. I believe my vaping style (mixing it up) has allot to do with the fact that I was a premium cigar smoker.

Of late, I have given up my menthol juices as well. I vape 'em occasionally, but I'm not on a kick with them at the moment.

I went with an adapter to 801 and the LR's... just basically to have something to vape with at 3.7V too and the 306 LR's were sold out. I read the draw can get airy with adapters.. is it true? I'm also wondering if it is any pain to get the ends off the 801's to drip or that is even the way to go.

The air draw on an 510-801 adapter is adjustable. Place adapter on a hard surface (510 side down) press down firmly, this will ensure the centre post is in proper bottom alignment and adjust the centre post on the 801 end. Counter clockwise to increase air flow and clockwise to decrease. The centre post is slotted.

 

[aprioristic]

Someone made it sound like I need to de-bridge to drip. Guess I just got a lot of bad info. I'm just overloaded trying to research too much e-cig stuff at once. I'll just start with default setups and follow along with other tips once I actually get all this stuff.

Thanks to those who offered to send me a 306 tip, but I will just order one. No reason for you to spend $ shipping when I can.

I figured it was a personal preference thing for the wattage Switched. My options are going to be limited to a touch over 7 or 10W... or about 4W which is probably too low. I'll report back when I get my atties.

 

[Vaporologist]

Someone made it sound like I need to de-bridge to drip. Guess I just got a lot of bad info. I'm just overloaded trying to research too much e-cig stuff at once. I'll just start with default setups and follow along with other tips once I actually get all this stuff.

No, you do not need to de-bridge the atty in order to drip. De-bridging can lead to problems as described by Switched. Some people like to remove the wick on their atties because they feel it improves the flavor especially when the atty gets older and the wick gets gunked up. With 510 atties, the only way to effectively remove the wick is to de-bridge the atty first. However, it is not necessary with 306 atties since the bridge is exposed and you can simply remove the wick by using a toothpick or something similar.

Starting out, I would suggest not modifying your 306 attiy unless you find it necessary after you use it. The most important thing to remember is to prime it properly. Properly priming 306 atties requires a bit more than with most other atties. I suggest adding 7-8 drops and letting the atty sit for a couple of minutes. You really want to make sure that everything is nice and wet. I would rather flood it at first before the initial use than attempting to use it being on a dry side. Take a couple of quick toots and add 2 more drops. If you are getting a great flavor, you did it right. If it tastes kind of burnt, you may need to remove the wick because the burnt flavor may not go away otherwise.

 

[Switched]

Someone made it sound like I need to de-bridge to drip. Guess I just got a lot of bad info. I'm just overloaded trying to research too much e-cig stuff at once. I'll just start with default setups and follow along with other tips once I actually get all this stuff.

Yes there is a ton of misinformation out there unfortunately. There are some mighty fine folks posting here that will get you on the right track.

I figured it was a personal preference thing for the wattage Switched. My options are going to be limited to a touch over 7 or 10W... or about 4W which is probably too low. I'll report back when I get my atties.

Yes indeed it is. From day to day I vary dependent on moods and the flavour of the day. I cannot vape A device or A liquid per day. I need 2-3 juices and sometime one device, but I mix it up. In the end it is whatever works for you to keep you off analogs. I was vaping a GLV2 @5V this afternoon while in the workshop with Drum Tobacco juice. I like that combo. Between processes I just take a couple of toots and put it back in my pocket. As I write this I am tooting Caramel Tobacco @ 3.7V on a reg 510 atty.

Your at the right place to find Nirvana, that I can guarantee

 

[5cardstud]

5cardstud, I figured any drip tip is supposed to come off. I meant the "whistle tip" that comes on 801's when you get them. I'm not sure what 306's have, a cartridge I guess. I think I remember reading about cutting a carto cap down to a ring to cover air holes, so I will do that if needed... just something I read so I asked.

mwa, the problem isn't finding a 306 tip per se, it's finding one where there is also other stuff I need to round out my DIY kit, hopefully at decent prices. I've made 2 buys on the classifieds here and 4 from various vendors in like the past week, then I probably need to order from 2 more places in the next couple days! Just thinking about how much I have spent on shipping now made me kind of woozy. That is good though if the 801 tips are quality. Guess I just had glued on Chinese carto hard caps in my head.

Sorry, My bad. The whistle tip pops right off.

 

[mistinthewoods]

. The most important thing to remember is to prime it properly. Properly priming 306 atties requires a bit more than with most other atties. I suggest adding 7-8 drops and letting the atty sit for a couple of minutes. You really want to make sure that everything is nice and wet. I would rather flood it at first before the initial use than attempting to use it being on a dry side. Take a couple of quick toots and add 2 more drops. If you are getting a great flavor, you did it right. If it tastes kind of burnt, you may need to remove the wick because the burnt flavor may not go away otherwise.

THAT"S why I'm getting the burnt taste! I just thought that the resistance was way lower than it should be. I wonder if there's a way to restore this one so I can try to prime it properly. I haven't used it much and the use it saw was at a low voltage. Do you think a soak in Everclear might help?

 

[Switched]

The only way to get rid of the burnt taste is to de-wick it, read de-wick not de-bridge it. Soaking it in everclear will not do anything for a burnt wick, once there, it is there for ever until you either de-wick the atty or toss it..

 

[mistinthewoods]

Well, being a dripping atty it doesn't really need the wick anyway, I guess. I'll try that and then re prime and give it another go. Thanks.

 

[Vaporologist]

Well, being a dripping atty it doesn't really need the wick anyway, I guess. I'll try that and then re prime and give it another go. Thanks.

Yep, Switched is right on! Removing the wick is the only solution. Let us know how it works out for you...

 

[aprioristic]

Got my new mod, attys from IKV, and some DIY stuff today. Although it was all ordered different times it all hit at once. That is except for the 306 drip tips (from the place with all the wild colors, do those fit on these?).

So I am wanting to use my LR 801's @3.7V but have no clue what to do. It's amazing how much longer the regular sized 801's +the converter are than the mini 306 alone. I read it is like 6-8 drips to prime then 3-4 when it starts to lose vapor. Sound ok?

Am I just aiming at the center or what? Since all of my DIY stuff isn't here I'm not sure if the needle I have (unknown gauge) can even draw VG and I don't have much in the way of PG to mix except 100mg nic juice and flavorings.

edit: Forgot, I am going to try the 306's then without de-bridging but this is where Switched explains how for self-reference.

 

[Vaporologist]

Hey aprioristic,

You got it just right with 801s. 6-8 drops on the bridge to prime, take a couple of quick toots, then add a couple of more drops and vape away. Every time you feel it getting dry, add about 3 drops. You could add 4 drops but you are running the risk of flooding the atty.

 

[aprioristic]

Well, it was interesting. It is a much lighter hit than what I am used to, kr8 at 2 Ohm. I could barely tell the thing was on but I am probably just used to the other sizzling, popping setup. I was nervous dripping down the tunnel of the full sized tube and kind of weirded out by all the vapor left inside when I popped the top after vaping.

I think that I might end up liking this setup, at least I am interested in how complex flavors survive better at lower wattage. It seemed really airy at first and pressing the converter as described above seemed to do nothing. The flavors I chose to drip were nasty, especially the first one... 2 cherry variants each from my classified orders that people added as a "bonus". I've had nothing but junk juice the past week because I ordered the wrong thing last time (one juice I've found I liked so far). I think it could be the juices' fault here. I'm going to try a little DIY and reserve judgment.

Do the semi- and mini hit harder? I completely forgot to order 801 drip tips too. I don't know if that small whistle tip is restricting airflow, but really it is probably the juice mostly.

 

[Iken]

Hello Hello!
I'm so sorry for the delay! Things been very hectic over here by floods of emails and pm's, all the while juggling many future line ups. Thank goodness for having such an outstanding team!
I have to say to only remove the wick on the 306 if you are experiencing harsh hits. The 306 is a tricky little one and if it's not primed properly the wick can burn very easily. When that happens your post reference to Switcher is right on!
What your experiencing with the 801 is it's key feature, while it's not so strong in TH, it makes up for it in flavor. It's insane how the same juice can taste so different. The shorter styles will deliver a bit more TH with a warmer vapor as the Full size gives the vapor enough room to cool down before it reaches you. I really only supply the big guys for the folks that enjoy using the massive 801 cartridge. Personally, I don't even use the tips on the Mini and Semi. I just find it more comfortable using the bare barrel. These guys Alien Visions E-Juice have a Great flavor called Boba's bounty. They just restocked 2 days ago and I'm sure they will sell out soon. This stuff should definitely hold you over in the mean time.

 

[aprioristic]

I've heard people love Boba's, but you can see here all the crazy flavorings I have on the way if you want. I don't see myself needing to order juice for a long time, but I might trade if I can make some good recipes. This weekend sucks because all I have is junk juice until other orders arrive though.

I think I might have burnt a couple of the 801's too because I have gotten a burnt plastic taste. Is there primer in these or do I just need to drip more often? I read people dripping every 4-5 hits on some sort of atty, or some people much more depending. I didn't realize I would have to drip so often maybe though. It could just be nasty juice but I am still on my kr8 for now. I just threw those in for a way to test my mod before batteries to use the 306's come.

Is it important that my 306 drip tips fit all the way to the base? They want to stop about 3-4mm away and I can force it to 1mm but then it is even harder to get off. I just want to be prepared when I can finally try them.

 

[VaporMadness]

I've heard people love Boba's, but you can see here all the crazy flavorings I have on the way if you want.

Wow! That's an impressive set of DIY stuffage.

 

[Iken]

I've heard people love Boba's, but you can see here all the crazy flavorings I have on the way if you want. I don't see myself needing to order juice for a long time, but I might trade if I can make some good recipes. This weekend sucks because all I have is junk juice until other orders arrive though.

I think I might have burnt a couple of the 801's too because I have gotten a burnt plastic taste. Is there primer in these or do I just need to drip more often? I read people dripping every 4-5 hits on some sort of atty, or some people much more depending. I didn't realize I would have to drip so often maybe though. It could just be nasty juice but I am still on my kr8 for now. I just threw those in for a way to test my mod before batteries to use the 306's come.

Is it important that my 306 drip tips fit all the way to the base? They want to stop about 3-4mm away and I can force it to 1mm but then it is even harder to get off. I just want to be prepared when I can finally try them.

That's an impressive collection indeed!
Here's an old list of some recipes done in parts.

Banana Split
1 Chocolate
1 Cotton Candy
1 Banana
1 Cherry

Macaroon
2 Coconut
1 Cherry

PB&J Sandwich
1 Peanut Butter
1 Grape

Chocolate Covered Cherry
1 Chocolate
1 Cherry

Strawberry Milkshake
2 Strawberry
1 Cream

Candy Apple
2 Green Apple
1 Cinnamon

Cinnamon Popcorn Balls
2 Buttered Popcorn
1 Cinnamon

Peaches and Cream
1 Peach
1 Cream

Poached Pear in Raspberry Sauce
1 Pear
1 Raspberry

Cafe Mocha
2 Cappuccino
1 Chocolate
1 Cream

Lemon Meringue Pie
2 Lemon
2 Coconut

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
2 Strawberry
1 Chocolate

Blue Raspberry
2 Blueberry
2 Raspberry

Mint Chocolate
3 Chocolate
Peppermint

Movie Theater Floor
1 Bubble Gum
1 Buttered Popcorn
1 Root Beer

Pink Lemonade
1 Cotton Candy
1 Lemon

Chocolate Dipped Banana
1 Banana
1 Chocolate

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
2 Banana
2 Peanut Butter

S'mores
1 Caramel
2 Marshmallow
1 Chocolate

Honeydew Melon
1 Cantaloupe
1 Green Apple

Root Beer Float
2 Root Beer
1 Cream

Jalapeno Poppers
1 Buttered Popcorn
1 Jalapeno

Strawberry-Kiwi Refresher
1 Kiwi
1 Strawberry

Banana Cream Pie
1 Banana
1 Cream
1 Coconut

Orange Dream Bar
2 Orange
1 Cream

Berry Smoothie
1 Strawberry
1 Blueberry
1 Raspberry

Mud Pie
2 Chocolate
1 Cappuccino
1 Peanut Butter

Rainbow Sherbet
1 Blueberry
1 Watermelon
1 Lemon-lime
1 Raspberry
1 Strawberry
1 Cheesecake

Bannana Nut Crunch
1 butterscotch
1 Taboo base
1 Vanilla
1 Choc

On to the burnt plasticy taste on the 801? They don't require that much juice. I use about 3 drops per session. Whats your set up with the 801?