Topping off techniques

[Nayetopps]

Ok, so I've been around for a minute, and have gone through all the noob frustration and such. Now I have a question for everyone,

When you top off, do you just drip into the cart? Or do you use a syringe?

What's the difference? I mean arent' both techniques resulting in the same effect? Is there an advantage to topping off with a syringe? Or is it just that you can measure exactly how much you put into your cart?

I've always had issues with keeping my cart moist and avoiding the burnt taste that I get when the stuffing gets too hot and the atomizer grabs a bit of it. I usually end up dripping about 2 drops into the cart every time I go to smoke, and usually throw a drop onto the atomizer maybe once a day to help avoid the "stuffing grabbing".

So what's your opinion? Do you stick it? Or drip it?

 

[Kate]

You can do either but using a syringe gets the liquid right down into the filler.

YouTube - Classic Ampul bijvullen

YouTube - Classic Ampul volledig vullen

YouTube - Druppelen zonder Ampul

 

[Nayetopps]

Thanks Kate! I'll have to watch the videos when I get home. I'm at work right now.... I've got access to many different types of syringes at my work, plus one that was sent in my kit.

 

[Cage]

I think the bottle/dispenser you get your liquid in has a lot to do with it also.
Puresmoker (orange cap) bottles on the 15 ml are perfect for topping off, imo.
I haven't used a syringe yet simply because it's just easier with the bottle.

 

[praga]

I drip a couple drops in my cart and 2 more onto the atomizer several times a day.

 

[Alain59]

Thanks Kate that was instructive especially for new people like me , Now if i can only figure out which e-cig i should get next ............

 

[Kate]

... ha, that's the million dollar question, everyone has that in mind.

Here are the rest of Knutselpeter's videos, they're very good, quick and easy - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/2542-how.html#post40081

 

[Mungo]

4000 post Kate. Congratulations!

Like dinging in WoW.....

 

[Kate]

Thanks very much Mungo, I forgot to watch the post count.

 

[GrimmGreen]

almost every other day when i get home i use the "iGetcha" technique of pulling the stuffing out with tweezers , rinsing it under the tap , putting 5-6 drops of juice in the empty cart and stuffing the fiber back in , then topping off another 4 or 5 drips , huge vapor

also i use the dse109 , but i guess it's the same for most other models??

 

[igetcha]

almost every other day when i get home i use the "iGetcha" technique of pulling the stuffing out with tweezers , rinsing it under the tap , putting 5-6 drops of juice in the empty cart and stuffing the fiber back in , then topping off another 4 or 5 drips , huge vapor

also i use the dse109 , but i guess it's the same for most other models??

lol, glad it helped mate!

for those who have not seen my vids.......here ya go!

this one will work for m401, m402, pilot, evo (or most e-cigs with exposed atomisers):-

YouTube - EVOlution E-CIG USER TIPS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

and this one will work for the 901 or pretty much any e-cig with a closed atomiser:-

YouTube - DSE 901 E-CIG USER TIPS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

cheers,

scott

 

[UkUsa]

I tried using the syringe method a few times and found it to be a bit of a pain.
I just drip the cart until it's moist then two in the atomizer. Once the vap starts getting less i do the same again. Also i don't think my boss would be too happy with me pulling a syringe out in the office 8-o.

I must say i haven't tried the Igetcha method yet. May have to give that a shot.

 

[jamie]

I haven't found the syringe method to last longer than topping or dripping inside the mouthpiece. In fact none of the methods respond, for me, like a new cart.

 

[Ringo*]

thanks a ton, igetcha. very helpful for a noob like me. now i'm justing waiting for the dse901 to arrive!

 

[igetcha]

thanks a ton, igetcha. very helpful for a noob like me. now i'm justing waiting for the dse901 to arrive!

glad to help mate! im sure you will love your new 901!

 

[Phil]

Is there a video showing how to refill a smoke 51 type cart?

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Is there a video showing how to refill a smoke 51 type cart?

Phil--If you check out Dusty's Review of the epuffer magnum which is the same as yours with a different name you will see how to open the cartridge to refill--Hope that helps--Sun See EPuffer.com EAZE Magnum

 

[joker790]

Thanks Igetcha! Your videos are awesome, you rock. What's your favorite e-cig (I know you have a lot) =)

 

[Walrus]

The 901, while not my favorite, is a work horse. It's definitely my number 1 backup. It doesn't have the capacity (either cart or battery) that I'd prefer, but it's very reliable (as far as these things go). I use mine exclusively for dripping. I've been using the same atomizer for 3 weeks now (a lot, btw). I let it drip out on a paper towel each night, and blow out the excess every so often.

 

[Doostin]

The syringless technique I tend to use is push up the inner cart up to the top of the cart with a bent bobby-pin. If there's a female in the home you can find these all over the place. You can either rip the glue off the ends of them, or if you have one with rounded metal ends you're set. Drip-drip-drip, push back down with the bobby pin. Swing the cart to use centrifugal force so send liquid to the bottom of the stuffing. Pop inner cart up again, fill for last time and push it down again with the bobby pin.

If you end up with a little pool and you don't have a glass dropper to suck it up again, just dip the atomizer in the fluid for a second the atomizer will pull a bit of fluid up, then pull away and let some absorb into the atomizer, repeat if necessary.