Watching a Cartomizer Fill

[NicLiq]

This is a syringe-filled Dual Coil XL Clear 510 Cartomizer, LR 1.5Ω.

The capacity is 1.8 to 2 ml.

It was filled with 2 ml of 50/50 juice and has been spun, rolled, thermometer-shook, and has rested on all sides for two hours.

I hope the picture shows that there is still dry poly in the middle.

I thought this might be helpful for new people to understand how cartos can end up burnt, even when you do everything recommended. I won't be using it until I can see that its absorbed all the way through, which will probably be at least a few more hours.

 

[fray]

I noticed this too on my clear cartos I got last week. Makes you scratch your head on how to get it all wet. It does seem to be wet in the middle though.

 

[Imagine]

i don't know the "recipe" but cartos are designed to push the juice towards the wick.

 

[NicLiq]

Two hours later and the dry area is half as big.

 

[swedishfish]

Wow. Thanks for the pic.

 

[afrazier5]

What about maybe using the old paperclip trick to help get it to the troubling area? I just started using the dual coil ones so this makes me think I should pull my clip out next time I refill.

 

[NicLiq]

It's been interesting to be able to watch it. Still completely dry to the center in one area after almost 5 hours, but it's working its way through.

I haven't had a carto burn since I've been leaving them overnight after the first fill. I'm anxious to try these though!

 

[NicLiq]

What about maybe using the old paperclip trick to help get it to the troubling area? I just started using the dual coil ones so this makes me think I should pull my clip out next time I refill.

Do you have the clear ones? The casing is so flimsy that I am a little scared to try it.

 

[melloyello]

well...nice pic liq!

 

[NicLiq]

Thanks, I wish it wasn't getting dark out now so I could take another to compare it.

 

[melloyello]

you still have few minutes, i can still see the sun rays! lol

 

[NicLiq]

It soaked through just as I was about to head outside, so I tried it. I'm not so sure about these, it doesn't mute fruit (strawberry) as much as the Boge 2.0, but I can taste a little plastic. The carto isn't getting hot though, so it's not burning plastic.

 

[afrazier5]

Do you have the clear ones? The casing is so flimsy that I am a little scared to try it.

I've never tried these yet. Have heard mixed reviews on the clears due to the cracking. With the clip, my thought was just to stretch it out and gently stick it down the middle about half way. The clip would create a channel for the liquid to follow.

 

[NicLiq]

I've never tried these yet. Have heard mixed reviews on the clears due to the cracking. With the clip, my thought was just to stretch it out and gently stick it down the middle about half way. The clip would create a channel for the liquid to follow.

That's a good idea, let me know what you think of them. I have noticed they need a break-in to start working good. I can still taste plastic though, that's bugging me.

 

[vi3tl2ice]

what about sticking a condom on the battery end and doing the taryn spin until its completely filled up?

 

[NicLiq]

Although I used a syringe on this first one, the Taryn Spin didn't take care of the middle, nothing did, except time. I'll try the carto condom on the next one.

I have two words to say about these cartos: Battery Drainer

An 18650 battery in 4 hours.

 

[vi3tl2ice]

really? back when i used filler cartos, i would have a condom on the batt connector to keep juice from spilling. then i would just drip from the top of the carto until it puddles and then i taryn spin. then i repeat the dripping the taryn spin until i see the pool of juice wont absorb into the filler anymore. then i put another condom on the top of the carto and flick the excess juice out and gently blow thru the carto to get the remaining juice from the center hole.

 

[NicLiq]

The poly seems to be really tight in these, it wouldn't budge. I'd like to take it apart, but I better get some use out of it first.

 

[OaklandCA]

This is a syringe-filled Dual Coil XL Clear 510 Cartomizer, LR 1.5Ω.

The capacity is 1.8 to 2 ml.

It was filled with 2 ml of 50/50 juice and has been spun, rolled, thermometer-shook, and has rested on all sides for two hours.

I hope the picture shows that there is still dry poly in the middle.

I thought this might be helpful for new people to understand how cartos can end up burnt, even when you do everything recommended. I won't be using it until I can see that its absorbed all the way through, which will probably be at least a few more hours.

where did you get it. This is a new product--QC issues are likely. the opaque duals i bought (jerseyvapes) seem to fill easily enough (although slowly)

 

[NicLiq]

These were from healthcabin.net: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-clear-cartomisers-510-1-5ohm-back-stock.html