To cap or uncap cartos when on batts?

[jeffree]

I've been capping each carto, using the condom it came with, when I have it attached to a batt. I do this to keep the carto clean when I throw the full assembly in my backpack for daily travel. When I do this, though, I've noticed that the capping process pushes some vapor out of the threaded connection to the batt, which made me wonder...

Do you cap? Is there any chance that such capping after each use causes heat build-up in the carto, shortening its life or changing the flavor?

 

[henrid84]

also if you top off, be careful because putting the cap on can cause pressure to push juice into your batt. so make sure you clean it regularly

 

[AJMoore]

I don't cap. I do "throw" the 808 in my purse, no problems....yet.

 

[Darrigaaz]

I don't cap because I personally thought it'd be too much of a hassle with such a snug fit.

But... If you decide to cap, I'd suggest putting condom on cart BEFORE screwing it onto the battery. The little bit of air going backwards through it while it's on the battery would trigger the switch on an auto and you'll have it vaping itself for a second or two backwards, which might eventually cause a clogged battery over time.

 

[aubergine]

ajmoore? WHAT is that thing being smoked in your picture? blink.

 

[MrHyde]

I keep my filled carts capped and that's pretty much it. I have a various assortment of carts just laying on my desk that I'm trying out...I should probably cap 'em but oh well hehe. I do, however, put the little plug in the battery end of carts while they're in my case and I'm out and about. I know its not as good as a condom, but I probably just got in the habit of doing that since condoms don't fit in the older cases like I have.

 

[LastOutlaw]

I never cap whats laying open on my desk unless I happen to look down and notice some that have been there for a couple days. Then ill cap them and they go into an old ashtray I used to use when I smoked to be used when i need a change of flavor. I don't cap carts on batteries. After seeing the clip on the battery that was coming on on it's own I now remove all carts from batteries when not in use. I do cap all carts when they are empty. I never leave them open. I had some go bad from being left open for a couple weeks during a move. The batting seemed to dry up and wouldn't wash out.

 

[NightNurse]

I'm obsessive-compulsive about keeping everything capped when not in use... I'm weird like that, though... lol

I use the manual batteries, so I'm not worried about juice dripping (hasn't happened anyway, though)

 

[henrid84]

even with manuals, you need to clean around the post. little bits of juice accumulate and dry clogging the air holes.

proper hygiene is key

 

[antithesis]

i only keep my carts capped when not in used (capped on both ends). but i'm one that disassembles the batt from my cart when i'm not using it, and put it in the carry case, lol. i'm paranoid and .... that way. i know some use the lanyard and don't cap the mouthpiece end, and seems to be okay. but if i was just putting it in a bag or pocket, i can see why you would. hmmmmm.

 

[m0n0xidEchild]

just as a cleanliness thing I use it but I agree that the pressure from putting it on would definitely cause some leakage into the battery with a full carto

 

[Adrenalynn]

With autos, it'd be a really bad idea to put the condom on the carto with it on the battery. That overpressure would almost certainly risk clogging the battery. Put the condom on then screw the carto on and it would probably help hold the juice in the carto and help discourage it from leaking.