Superiority of cartos over bottom wick tanks

[Vwls]

Discovered this today.

Probably old news to you experienced vapers, but I am still learning! At first I didn't like the cartos that came with my Provari. I wasn't getting good flavor and good clouds from them. So the one that I filled before, I left sitting for over a week. This morning I screwed it on the the Provari and tried it again, and to my surprise it was fantastic. I guess it needed time for the juice to be fully absorbed into the foam material inside the carto. It's actually a better vape/taste than the bottom-wicked tanks I've been using (Protank/Davide). Really good vape.

My new protocol is to begin filling a carto ahead of time, and leave it sitting next to the bottle I used to fill it for a few days. That way I know it will fully saturate, and I won't forget what flavor it contains.

I also ordered a glass "carto tank"... I assume the differences when this arrives will be that 1) the cartos will need holes in them, 2) juice will last a lot longer before refill. Looking forward to the next experience.

Any advice on this process appreciated.

 

[NICnurse]

I 100% agree cartos and tanks are better. I have tried vivis and protanks, evods, etc and none of them offer better flavor than my carto and tank set up.

When your tanks arrive, punch 1 or 2 holes and use a syringe to fill the carto. Saturate it until it looks slushy on top. Let it sit a couple minutes. Then blow it out good to clear the center tube. Put into the tank and fill with juice. Pure vaping heaven! Flavor is awesome! I prefer Boge cartos but everyone has their faves. Good luck!!

 

[Amy87]

Do you cap the carto while it sits around? I'm always afraid the filler will dry out if I leave them around too long. Its one reason I use my tank more than the cartos. I like the convenience of cartos, I just wasnt sure how long the filler would stay moist.

 

[Vwls]

Yes I do cap it while it's sitting. Also when filling, I snip the sharp end off a toothpick and insert it into the center hole. I keep adding more drops and flicking and shaking it, then adding more drops. But even after all that, the true taste and vapor do not emerge till days later.

 

[Amy87]

Thanks, I think I'm gonna try this instead of filling things up every morning. Will be nice to have some sitting around ready to go.

 

[State O' Flux]

Vwls... It may be that the reason you think cartos that sit for days are so good is because the juice is "steeping" in the carto... are you allowing your juices to steep in the bottle for a week or two, or just pulling them from vapemail and using them? Curious.

I've never needed to leave a "pre-holed" carto sit for absorption longer than a few hours. I plug the center hole with the shaft of a Q-Tip, literally fill the carto and let it set... repeat. At this point, the juice is leaking out the side holes and is ready to go. Never a burnt carto... knock on wood. ... Some like to use the carto "condom" to force the juice into the filler... if you're in a hurry.

Although I own a very nice carto punch, I've never used it. I don't understand why anyone buys blank cartos when holed and slotted cartos are so readily available... unless you like a brand of carto that you can't get with holes. Boge (always available) and Ikenvape (when you can get them) are my favorites.

Consider buying Boge laser holed or slotted cartos. Slotted ones are nice for hi VG juice. SureVapes has nice pricing on 5 5-packs (25 cartos) for about $1.08 per.

That's all I got. Good vaping... with carto tanks of course. ;-)
C

 

[Vwls]

My juices have been sitting (therefore steeping) for more than a week since arrival... so I don't think that's the issue.

I have ordered the pre-punched Boges for the tank I am expecting... I will not punch myself due to the posts I've read about the problems with this process (disfiguring the carto).

If there is a way to get the carto to produce the flavor and vapor faster, I am very happy to learn it! But I've tried the swinging the carto around in a holder method - it does not help...

Vwls... It may be that the reason you think cartos that sit for days are so good is because the juice is "steeping" in the carto... are you allowing your juices to steep in the bottle for a week or two, or just pulling them from vapemail and using them? Curious.

I've never needed to leave a "pre-holed" carto sit for absorption longer than a few hours. I plug the center hole with the shaft of a Q-Tip, literally fill the carto and let it set... repeat. At this point, the juice is leaking out the side holes and is ready to go. Never a burnt carto... knock on wood. ... Some like to use the carto "condom" to force the juice into the filler... if you're in a hurry.

Although I own a very nice carto punch, I've never used it. I don't understand why anyone buys blank cartos when holed and slotted cartos are so readily available... unless you like a brand of carto that you can't get with holes. Boge (always available) and Ikenvape (when you can get them) are my favorites.

Consider buying Boge laser holed or slotted cartos. Slotted ones are nice for hi VG juice. SureVapes has nice pricing on 5 5-packs (25 cartos) for about $1.08 per.

That's all I got. Good vaping... with carto tanks of course. ;-)
C

 

[moxiot]

cartos is where its at for me. a nice tank and some prepunched boges and i am in vaping heaven

 

[State O' Flux]

My juices have been sitting (therefore steeping) for more than a week since arrival... so I don't think that's the issue.

I have ordered the pre-punched Boges for the tank I am expecting... I will not punch myself due to the posts I've read about the problems with this process (disfiguring the carto).

If there is a way to get the carto to produce the flavor and vapor faster, I am very happy to learn it! But I've tried the swinging the carto around in a holder method - it does not help...

Funny how everyone's experience is a bit different. No accounting for it, but then we is humans... and as humans we is well and truly fallible. ;-)

 

[volume control]

Im with you. Tried carto tanks before and kept using my clearos after, and all of the sudden one day they just started being my thing. Much more flavor and consistency than any clearo ive tried.


I never prefill my cartos when using a carto tank. I put a fresh carto in, fill the tank, then suck really hard on the mouthpiece so some bubbles go into the tank from the filler. It really doesnt take much of this to get the wicks soaked. Once i know its absorbed some juice I test fire with 1 second hits/make bubbles, once i get a little vapor and flavor I begin vaping. Im using boges which seem to have less filler than smoktechs, so it may require more work with one of them

 

[soba1]

I agree cartos have better flavor, but they are such a pain to refill it seem.

 

[State O' Flux]

I agree cartos have better flavor, but they are such a pain to refill it seem.

Not if they're side fill tanks. I can just about refill a Valley View Vapes 3ml carto tank in the time it takes to write this.

 

[soba1]

Not if they're side fill tanks. I can just about refill a Valley View Vapes 3ml carto tank in the time it takes to write this.

I'm sorry hope not to offend. But my inner chick says ewwwwww.
A great part of vaping for me is the aesthetics
Thanks for sharing though

 

[volume control]

I use an ibtanked, just take it off your device, push the bottom of the carto into the tank, fill, push the carto back into place, wipe off, done. Its as easy as filling my clearos was

 

[Ryedan]

Although I own a very nice carto punch, I've never used it. I don't understand why anyone buys blank cartos when holed and slotted cartos are so readily available... unless you like a brand of carto that you can't get with holes. Boge (always available) and Ikenvape (when you can get them) are my favorites.

I punch my own Boges. Prefer the control it gives me. I've found it does not take much of a change in the total hole area to change the way it vapes and how long it lasts. Now, this is just me. I tend to be pretty methodical in how I approach things and enjoy analyzing until I am satisfied I understand it to the extent that makes me a happy camper. I strongly suspect most people just want to vape with no fuss and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! Vape happy

 

[quatro]

I prefer cartos too.

 

[r77r7r]

I'm sorry hope not to offend. But my inner chick says ewwwwww.
A great part of vaping for me is the aesthetics
Thanks for sharing though

Here's a link to a possibly nicer Pyrex side fill- same store-
Sidewinder 7ml Pyrex Tank
Some people use the many designs of a vinyl wrap, or paint and decorate, and they have many cool looking screw colors available also.

 

[Ding]

Learning the difference between all the different types out there.Trying out the vivi nova, the CE6 type and something called vision stardust.New to the VV and tanks stuff so trial and error is in order.

 

[Ding]

oh, is there any preference over the top fill to the side fill or side fill over top fill.? what are the favorites.I realize everyone has their favs but I'd like to hear what is more favored,if that is acceptable.

 

[RedhatPat]

Almost two weeks now I've been vaping away regular run of the mill unpunched smoktech 'n boge cartomizers and just loving it! Juice plays a big factor but I dig the ritual of priming cartos (check out baditudes blog) and playing the role of a carto tank by feeding them myself with a needle nose bottle. I'm a dripper so it's par with the course.

Prefilling cartos ahead of time and slapping on condoms isn't so awful to warrant the cost of a tank and different cartomizers (with holes) so enjoy what ya got going on OP, sounds like you are!

Add drops, shake like thermometer to use gravity to push the juice down, repeat steps, then flood it, then blow it out into a tissue (with your mouth around the threads) and I promise you the first few toots will be smooth like buttah baby

RHP