using juice

[vaporvamp]

Hi, I just got some e-juice or whatever it's called and not sure how I should use it. Can it be used in a used cartridge? How does one know how much juice to use? I don't want to go overboard.
Tnx.

 

[Phenom]

I've also been wondering about e-juice and how to use it as opposed to the ready to use cartridges.

 

[OutWest]

there are 3 ways to use the liquid - dripping onto the atomizer, topping off your cart, or refilling your cart.

can top off cart by dripping on it. Can refill by adding some under the wadding and then dripping on top of the wadding.

I'm still pretty new at this (coming on 3 weeks of use) but what i've been doing is dripping on the atomizer for short use, topping off the cart (by dripping on it) for longer vaping sessions. I also drop a couple of drops on the atomizer when I top off a cart (but that's because I tend to vape until the cart and atomizer are both pretty dry).

So far I prefer dripping on the atomizer and using no cart (simply the empty mouthpiece), but for convenience I often use the carts (and topping them off).

edit to add - if you want to get rid of flavor in cart and use your juice instead, can remove the wadding with tweezers, rinse well, dry thoroughly (can press between paper towels repeatedly) and then fill cart. I dont have the link handy, but you can find youtube vid showing how to do this.

also, be careful not to flood atomizer when dripping (flooding can result in killing your battery). If you do, remove it and blow on end that battery connects to, and then tap the other end against jeans, paper towel, etc to remove what you blew out.

 

[OutWest]

here's a really good vid for ya done by igetcha showing how to salvage juice in carts
YouTube - HOW TO EXTRACT JUICE FROM DEAD E-CIG CARTS

and another one with some user tips (including refilling cart)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvvcano05x8&feature=channel

 

[Idahojo]

I'm a newbie too and was doing adding drops to my carts in the beginning too. I got a syringe and discovered it makes a huge difference. You can fill the cart more completely with a syringe. Plus you can draw some out if you overfill it. Go to a feed store and get your syringes dirt cheap. Get a 16-18 gauge needle. The smaller syringes won't draw the eliquid. It's too thick.

 

[OutWest]

gotta admit, that's one reason I top off carts more often than refilling (I havent gotten around to getting syringe yet -- am out of town on business trip). Can also get blunt tip needles (like the ink refill kits have). Been told by another forum member that you can get those at Staples.

 

[Legato525]

I find that a diabetic needle works best due to the size.

 

[LuckySevens4U]

What is the difference in refilling a cartridge with using a needle? I mean you see the video above, you just put a few drops in it, put the filter stuff back in and top it off. What benefit is there from filling with a needle underneath?

 

[Legato525]

Using a needle allows you to completely saturate the fabric in the cartridge without having to remove the padding. Topping off and dripping the cart does not allow for complete saturation. For me since I am driving all the time it is better to use a needle so the carts last longer. Others choose to just top off every now and then.

 

[vaporvamp]

Hey, tnx for all the info OutWest and Idahojo! It helps.

 

[Cyborgasm]

Common sense says put a few drops on your eyeballs, but don't do that! Drip it on that there little cotton thanger.

Or if you want a tasty, mess-free smoke, throw away the tampon tip and just drip a couple on your atomizer.

 

[Idahojo]

At first I couldn't see the point (wow, I guess pun intended) of using a syringe until I actually pulled the stuffing out of a cart that I had just put the drops on. I couldn't figure out why I was having to do it so often. When I looked, only the top of the cart had liquid in it. The syringe is so much better like Legato said. The cart vapes much longer. Plus if you screw up and add too much you can quickly pull it back out instead of having it drip down your fingers and wasting it.

 

[Idahojo]

Hey, tnx for all the info OutWest and Idahojo! It helps.

You are very welcome. So many people helped me and are still helping me.