Struggling with my 510-T (hot attys)

[CraigInLCF]

Thanks for this terrific forum. I've read through the FAQs, got myself a 510-T, but I'm struggling. Hope someone can help.

The deal is that I can't seem to keep any of my attys from getting superhot within two drags. Not sure what the heck I'm doing wrong, although I've pretty much ruled out equipment-specific issues, because this happens with four different attys and two different batteries.

I'm filling the tank with PrimeVaping's PVR (75/25 PG/VG).

Basically, I fill the tank pretty much all the way, leaving a little space for a "bubble" to form in there.

I tend to take longish drags, but I don't go crazy pulling on the thing every five seconds.

Within two or three drags, the attys will heat up like crazy. Meanwhile, there's also a mild "whistle" on the inhale... sounds like it's coming from the tank... but it's across multiple tanks.

In terms of the vapor, I get decent amounts, although there's no throat hit or that "cold" sensation in the lungs that I was getting from cartomizers or the prefilled tanks that came with the 510 T. Partly, that means it doesn't *feel* like anything is being inhaled, which is weird.

The bigger issue is the heat. Something's clearly not right... it shouldn't be burning my fingers... I hear about "flooding" the atty, but I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing. Seems like soaking the wick in fluid should cool things off... but am I wrong? And how can I avoid that anyway? The atomizer pierces the tank cartridge... am I supposed to be holding the whole thing upright or down?

Ugh. I'm a bit lost. I'm sure this has been addressed somewhere else... I did try searching... so thanks for being patient with a newbie. Trying to figure this out before giving in and buying a bunch of Blu cartomizers to stick on the 510 batt (I started with Blu, and I have to say, those cartomizers were waaaaay easier to deal with and much more consistent).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

ETA: I just noticed that some vapor, after drawing (so the blue light is off at this point) is wafting up from the joint where the batt screws in to the atty. Not sure if that helps diagnose this problem.

 

[Huffelpuff]

IMHO when a battery is overheating a atomizer, tank or whatever - especially to the point where smoke is coming out of connections -stop using it IMMEDIATELY. I don't really know enough about your product or the ohms you are vaping vs. the mah of your battery but ecigs if improperly charged, improperly paired with other devices or defective can cause very serirous injury or fire.

If it's not right do not use it. Not worth a trip to the ER or a house fire.

 

[dj9928]

My 510-T does the same, never really found a cure, just switched to an ego

 

[Dmoore8484]

if it is a manual battery I am not sure. But I did have a problem with one of my 510-T auto batts turning on before i could bring it up to my mouth just from the slight breeze across the ends. it would come on just enough that you could hear it making sizzle sounds in the atty before i even inhaled. Only one batt of the two did it. I just ended up shelving it for now. I didnt want the chance of it getting hot in my pocket and removing some of my parts . if in doubt... swap it out.

 

[Vampirecat019]

I just got a 510-T kit (Genuine JoyeTech of course), and it too seems to be getting too hot, with only a few drags. Ironically, I too am vaping PV's PV4, mine is a 70PG/30VG mix. I've owned normal 510 kits, and they never got this hot on a few normal drags. I've had the kit for a week now, and all three flavors I received in my sample pack of juice tastes nothing like it should. Perhaps it is a bad batch of attys. I'll try a couple new ones soon, and report my findings. The good news is that I still have an Ego-T kit that vapes like a champ after 2 years of use!

 

[Dracconus]

I've used so many brands of disposable 510's, and non disposables, and EVERY single one of them has gotten pretty hot. I have NOT however, had any issues with fires, overheating to the point where I couldn't touch it (although some got really close) or anything to that extremity.
If you're concerned with the one that you have, I've used the CleanCig and matter of factly have it sitting right here on this desk.
here's the info from the ebattery. I couldn't find anything, but maybe you can. (Note - I have opened mine, and they're very well made. I had to clamp onto the battery with vice grips to yank the damn terminal connection off that was soldered to the carto connection.

Batt Info:
PL08400 0 66Wh
+ 12C19B016B -
This is EXACTLY what I see, how I see it on the battery.
Hopefully you can get some voltage info off that.