what's the deal with smok cartos??

[MasterBlaster]

I swear I don't know why I keep buying these hunks of junk! Probably because my local b&m carries them but I'm about to say screw it and just order different brands online because if I get one more flooded smok carto after only an hour of use I'm gonna freak out! I know the filler isn't as dense as some but geez man are these things only good with heavy VG juice? I'm using 60/40 and 50/50 and even the 50/50 floods. Ive even been tilting my tanks up a bit before I take a draw so the feed holes aren't constantly sucking in juice every time I hit it and they still flood like a son of a gun. Am I doing something wrong or is it just a bad streak of luck with bunk cartos for the last dozen I've used?? If you guys use these cartos I'd like to hear what some of your experiences have been with these compared to Boge or Ikenvape carts. What kind of juice are you using, resistance, device etc.

 

[autobiogphnation]

Didn't have too many issues with them when I used them. I used the short one at 2.0ohms (with holes already) with halfling ibtanked on my provari mini. I use all VG liquid. Since they were the short ones I was drawing with air holes covered on tank ring to help keep wicking good if flavor for weak. Only really flooded if I over did it.
I'm no longer using them add I've moved on to rebuildables now.

 

[MasterBlaster]

See I bet that's why you weren't have many issues because you were using all VG. They sure don't like thinner juices. It would be nice if these worked well with any mix ratio. Hopefully when I get my hands on these new Ikenvape Nitro cartos all my prayers will be answered. Fingers crossed...

 

[OCD]

I use a 60/40 base with flavoring I figure it is 70/30 and dont have any flooding issues. You mentioned the last dozen or so cartomizers, could it be that somewhere along the line you might of clipped an oring? An air leak will certainly bring on flooding of the worst kind. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[N2rock]

In my search for a "better carto", I ordered some Smok carto's 2 weeks ago (ordered 10 total)- Single Coil 1.7ohm, pre-punched. Loaded up the first one- 3 hits later I got a mouthful of juice, 2nd one did the same thing, 3rd one did the same thing. I did not try a 4th.

 

[wv2win]

I've have used both Smok (DCC'S) and IKenvape exclusively in the last two years. 70/30 - 50/50 PG/VG mix. I have never had an issue with flooding. I get my Smok cartos from Sweet-Vapes. The Smok's are the 3-hole punched.

I wonder if you are actually getting true Smok cartos. Either that or it is something in the way you vape. I would suggest trying a pack from Sweet-Vapes and see if it makes a difference.

 

[Miata GT]

Between the wife and I we have 5 IBTanked cartotanks and use the 3.2ohms Smok cartos we buy through them. Never had a problem. Could the ones you got possibly be knock-offs? Crap even Nautilus atty coils are being clones, a carto would be a snap to do.

 

[N2rock]

I wonder if you are actually getting true Smok cartos. Either that or it is something in the way you vape. I would suggest trying a pack from Sweet-Vapes and see if it makes a difference.

That might be the case with the ones I bought. So I'm willing to buy again from Sweet Vapes. However, looking at their website it appears they only sell XL's (my tanks are not XL).

 

[wv2win]

That might be the case with the ones I bought. So I'm willing to buy again from Sweet Vapes. However, looking at their website it appears they only sell XL's (my tanks are not XL).

You are probably right about the size. I use a 5ml Phiniac glass tank which takes the XL's.

 

[Baditude]

OCD's point about the possibility of the o-rings being worn/damaged causing the cartos to flood was a good point. Are you using some type of tank tool to protect the o-rings from the sharp edges of the cartomizer?

tank tools

 

[r77r7r]

OP- Yes might be Orings, but sometimes they just don't work for some people. I've tried them on a few different occasions since I've been here and was always getting dry hits 70p30v and then flood. Not sure how I'd get one to burn And flooded, but I did 2wice. Staying with Boge now, but wish I had an alternative.

Also, you can't be drawing hard on some cartos.

 

[DJLEC]

Between the wife and I we have 5 IBTanked cartotanks and use the 3.2ohms Smok cartos we buy through them. Never had a problem. Could the ones you got possibly be knock-offs? Crap even Nautilus atty coils are being clones, a carto would be a snap to do.

I am the same with IBTanked as my source. Get the odd one that does not last like I think it should but I consider this luck of the draw sometimes. I have experienced No Flooding at all for the time I have been Vaping and No DOA's.

Sometimes I am also pretty hard on them Chain Vaping at 4.3 - 4.5 Volts. Pretty happy overall with the Smok Cartos. I am also using the 3.2 Ohm with 70 PG / 30 VG.


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[N2rock]

OCD's point about the possibility of the o-rings being worn/damaged causing the cartos to flood was a good point. Are you using some type of tank tool to protect the o-rings from the sharp edges of the cartomizer?

Definitely not the problem with mine, because I use Texas Tuff Tanks. Coincidentally, the ones I have I purchased from Big Daddy

 

[r77r7r]

Definitely not the problem with mine, because I use Texas Tuff Tanks. Coincidentally, the ones I have I purchased from Big Daddy

Ok then, I have similar tanks from momnpops place. A similar problem to an oring issue on a nongrommet tank like OCD's, would be the screw leaking. If you look at a mirror while vaping and see bubbles come from that area, just add an oring.

Didn't know you were using a tank- did someone suggest just having a single hole? They sell them that way also.

 

[N2rock]

Ok then, I have similar tanks from momnpops place. A similar problem to an oring issue on a nongrommet tank like OCD's, would be the screw leaking. If you look at a mirror while vaping and see bubbles come from that area, just add an oring.

Didn't know you were using a tank- did someone suggest just having a single hole? They sell them that way also.

Yeah, my tanks already have the tiny o-ring on the screw. Definitely not leaking there- the Smok cartos are the only ones I have flooding issues with. And these were the ones with a single hole.

 

[Baditude]

Yeah, my tanks already have the tiny o-ring on the screw. Definitely not leaking there- the Smok cartos are the only ones I have flooding issues with. And these were the ones with a single hole.

Never had Smoktech cartos with the single tiny hole leak or flood before. Either a bad batch or they are knockoff Smoktechs is my guess.

 

[Evi|grin]

I got a couple just recently from Elite VaporWorks and they have been great sofar. SMOK XL 1.7ohm 2 hole single coil for $1.79each or $1.59each in 5 packs. Elite Vaporworks 510 Tank Replacement Cartomizer - Single Coil - 1.7 Ohm - Dual Hole - Carto Tanks



I was a bit concerned about them since in the past i had bad flooding with 70PG/30VG liquids in the 2 hole SMOK cartos. The two i got to test had fairly tight filler and are working fine. Flavor is very good and the draw is nice.

 

[N2rock]

Never had Smoktech cartos with the single tiny hole leak or flood before. Either a bad batch or they are knockoff Smoktechs is my guess.

Got them from Big Daddy

I'll give another one a try this weekend.

 

[Miata GT]

OCD's point about the possibility of the o-rings being worn/damaged causing the cartos to flood was a good point. Are you using some type of tank tool to protect the o-rings from the sharp edges of the cartomizer?

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Always the educator! You definitely go above and beyond and anticipate what people like me fail to even consider stating.

 

[Bookworm]

Sorry you are having so much trouble! I use smok cartos (xl though) with 70/30 thin juice, and I never had flooding issues. Using a single hole now and in fact have to take a few pulls here and there without hitting the fire button to make sure it has plenty of juice. Sorry I can't offer any pointers, just wanted you to know they aren't all bad. I buy mine from litecigusa, always 2.0ohm, for what it's worth.