The REO Grand and Mini can run cartomizers too !!

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Rhapsodies Fire: I tried 2 more brand new ones plus a couple more used ones and none will go on the mod. I cleaned all connections before trying each one with alcohol and qtips-even the new ones. It is like they don't want to even start threading on. One would thread on part of the way but then met a little resistance so I quit. I don't have any problem with the 2 em 510 or joye atomizers that I've tried though. I don't understand why there would be any difference as they are supposed to be the same threading.

Okay...here is the link to Silentt's issue with the threads. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/164250-got-my-mini-today-3.html#post2773523

Sorry...here is his final response on it. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/164250-got-my-mini-today-4.html#post2779589

 

[sheryder]

Thanks for all the helpful comments.. I did read those posts but he said he just kept trying them and they began to fit. If what another poster said about the strength of the steel threads on the mod being stronger than those on the carto it shouldn't damage the mod to try to "encourage them" to go on. If anything it may damage the carto. Maybe Rob can comment on this before I try and end up damaging something. Rob?

 

[Chelseafn]

Been using ivape's 2.0 cartos for the last week on my Grand. Havent even put an atty on it. Wanted to see if I liked it. Works very well. But Im only getting about 3 days out of them before they start tasting nasty. It is good to know because its cheaper to run cartos than attys and it has been saving me some juice. Which is a good thing. Overall Im very happy running cartos on my Grand!!

 

[EvilGnome6]

Has anyone tried one of those dual coil LR cartomizers on a REO?

 

[Mudflap]

Has anyone tried one of those dual coil LR cartomizers on a REO?

Yes. If you like LR cartos, you'll like the dual coils. But it's still a carto.

 

[redeyedancer]

Rhapsodies Fire: I tried 2 more brand new ones plus a couple more used ones and none will go on the mod. I cleaned all connections before trying each one with alcohol and qtips-even the new ones. It is like they don't want to even start threading on. One would thread on part of the way but then met a little resistance so I quit. I don't have any problem with the 2 em 510 or joye atomizers that I've tried though. I don't understand why there would be any difference as they are supposed to be the same threading.

I have a feeling the difference in some of the threading from company to company is old tools.They probably have a spec they run with and don't change the tools until it reaches a certain point. The down side is we pay for it. You can work & atty on if its a little off but if your having a problem threading a atomizer on I would not recommend forcing it . You can send me your mod I will check the threads on your mod if this is a problem.Its doesn't sound likes its the mod from what your saying but I cant tell unless I have the mod here in the shop.If it is the mod its a easy fix I can clean the threads up with a tap.Keep me informed

 

[FeistyAlice]

You know, you can get more time out of a carto if you clean it with the Syringe method described somewhere in the maintenance forum on the main board. I described it briefly yesterday to jonesn on the REO Grand opening sale thread. It only takes a couple minutes and it'll get you a couple more days of life out of a carto. I haven't had any luck with more than one cleaning but one is better than none IMO.
After the first cleaning, it vapes almost like new. A second cleaning is disappointing and I won't waste time trying anymore.

I've had success with a few cleaning them by that method more than twice. IKV Fushions come to mind. But I do think it depends on the juice used in them, too, and/or how far you let the carto go before cleaning it.

I do think I've made it into a game seeing how long I can make attys/cartos last. I'm beginning to tire of the game and I've started retiring my cartos sooner than I used to. They don't go into trash though. I'm hoarding cleaned and thoroughly dried working cartos for emergency backup. I store them with plenty of desiccant packets to keep moisture down, too.

Alice

 

[FeistyAlice]

Rhapsodies Fire: I tried 2 more brand new ones plus a couple more used ones and none will go on the mod. I cleaned all connections before trying each one with alcohol and qtips-even the new ones. It is like they don't want to even start threading on. One would thread on part of the way but then met a little resistance so I quit. I don't have any problem with the 2 em 510 or joye atomizers that I've tried though. I don't understand why there would be any difference as they are supposed to be the same threading.

I saw somewhere today, on a different area of ECF, I think, where someone was having similar issues. Someone suggested using a dental pick at the very start of the atty/carto threading to clean out any stray metal fragments. Maybe even do any other part of the atty/carto threads.

When DH was vaping 801 pen style, using attys, there were a couple of attys that didn't go on, all the way, on some of his batteries. After using them, only on the batteries they would go on easily, for a few weeks, they then fit on the ones they didn't originally fit on. We still have working 801 attys that DH used from August to December 2010. I boiled them weekly, dried thoroughly, and then dry burned. They are tough son-of-a-guns.

Alice

 

[sheryder]

I have a feeling the difference in some of the threading from company to company is old tools.They probably have a spec they run with and don't change the tools until it reaches a certain point. The down side is we pay for it. You can work & atty on if its a little off but if your having a problem threading a atomizer on I would not recommend forcing it . You can send me your mod I will check the threads on your mod if this is a problem.Its doesn't sound likes its the mod from what your saying but I cant tell unless I have the mod here in the shop.If it is the mod its a easy fix I can clean the threads up with a tap.Keep me informed

Thanks for taking time to address this Rob. I appreciate it a lot. I am familiar with "tolerances" as my hubby is a long time machinist/cnc programmer-operator so I know what you say is true. I never doubted that the mod was ok or I would have PM'd you instead of bringing it up in the forum. I just figured you or other members may have come across this and figured out a quick fix for it in the past. Happy to say I tried westamyx's dental pic idea and that helped so I knew it wasn't an issue with misthreading so much as it was tight threads. I then took a small file and filed a couple times around the threads on one of the carto's and it now works. Still a snug fit but no resistance to be concerned with.

Thanks to everyone for the replies. You all rock!

 

[pianoguy]

Has anyone tried one of those dual coil LR cartomizers on a REO?

I just got some today from Nhaler. I have to say I am pretty pleased with it - best carto I have tried in a long time.

 

[EvilGnome6]

I just got some today from Nhaler. I have to say I am pretty pleased with it - best carto I have tried in a long time.

Thanks for the feedback. I've been getting increasingly frustrated with my eGo-T so I just picked up some Boge 2.0 cartomizers to try out. So far it seems to give a much more consistent vape and I'm curious to try out some more like the Dual Coil and the Ikenvape cartos.

The only annoyance so far is that they seem to require pretty frequent topping off (much more than the tank). If cartomizers work well with a REO, that may just be vaping bliss for me. Now I just need to get my hands on one of those Minis next Friday.

 

[OaklandCA]

haven't got a reo but i have become a bit of a carto convert. (after a long 3 piece atomizer "attitude"
the topping off is less that traditional carts, way easier than dripping but still just enough of a nuisance to make a bottom feeder appealing.

 

[Big Hitter]

Yep a REO makes cartomizers perfect IMO.

I jump back and forth between the Boge 2Ω and attys but I have enough REOs that one or two always have a carto on top.
<< Check the avatar Both Woodvils have a carto on in that pic

It really is so simple and consistent ...

I tried some of the dual coil cartos a couple weeks ago.
They are good, but I wouldn't buy more unless they get as cheap as my Boge .... otherwise I would rather use the boge and change them out more often. That seems a better use of the extra money IMO.
At almost twice the price I'd prefer a fresh single coil twice as often

 

[jimskie30]

- LR Boge 510 Cartomizers (Comes With Free 5ml Bottle of E-Liquid) #LRBOGE510CARTOS

free 5ml e-liquid with every pack of cartos? hmmm.. didn't order any yet.. what do you guys think???

 

[Big Hitter]

- LR Boge 510 Cartomizers (Comes With Free 5ml Bottle of E-Liquid) #LRBOGE510CARTOS

free 5ml e-liquid with every pack of cartos? hmmm.. didn't order any yet.. what do you guys think???

Thanks just tried to order 10 boxes
The maximum is 5 per order.... So I gave them a try.
Shipping was only 5.50 so even if the juice sucks 7 bucks is a good price.

 

[EvilGnome6]

- LR Boge 510 Cartomizers (Comes With Free 5ml Bottle of E-Liquid) #LRBOGE510CARTOS

free 5ml e-liquid with every pack of cartos? hmmm.. didn't order any yet.. what do you guys think???

I would jump on it if they had 100% VG.

 

[EvilGnome6]

Is it best to remove and cap a cartomizer overnight or is it OK to leave it on the Mod/PV?

 

[Big Hitter]

Is it best to remove and cap a cartomizer overnight or is it OK to leave it on the Mod/PV?

I leave mine for days.

 

[juicejunky]

What exactly is the difference between a 306 carto and a 510 carto. The difference between the atties is obvious, but I don't see the difference in the cartos.

I order some stainless steel ones by accident. They are thinner (not much wider than the 510 thread) and don't hold very much juice.

 

[Sewknitty]

just put a dual carto on my grand....3.7v..but it works great!!! it is a little tall....lol

Oh goody! Using a carto (standard ohm I found in my stash) for the first time on my Grand and trying to find the right squonk method before my duals come in. Still going through the juice on the lips phase but I think I'm close to figuring this out!

I just got some today from Nhaler. I have to say I am pretty pleased with it - best carto I have tried in a long time.

Now I really am excited for these to arrive!

DOH! I finally popped off the drip tip and saw I'd over-filled the carto. I filled it and let it sit before putting it on and then blindly squonked every few vapes. This poor thing didn't stand a chance.