Which is more efficient drip or cart?

[N00bx7]

Was wondering what you guys think is the most effective use of juice. I realize dripping gives a better flavor and what have you, but I was thinking more along the lines of amount of wasted juice in either method.

Any thoughts will be appreciated. I haven't had much luck with the cart methods I have tried so far so I usually drip..but the way im vaping about 3 drops gives me the feeling of a cig or two(24mg).

 

[SudokuGal]

I have no idea, but I'd guess dripping wastes less...unless you aren't a good shot.

 

[martha1014]

I tried carts first. I found this to be time consuming and messy. I also was using a lot of e-liquid doing this. Then I started dripping. This is also aggravating but provides a better throat. It does not use as much e-liquid as refilling carts.

I just recently got some T-tips and this helps with dripping.

 

[quasimod]

[...]Then I started dripping. This is also aggravating [...]

These are too big, and overpriced (IMO) but they are awfully handy. You have to learn not to give a full pump-stroke, or you will flood.

The e-Pump

 

[N00bx7]

It would be funny to pull one of these out in public.

 

[amrdh5]

I started out with the carts and never could get the hang of it, I was wasting a lot of liquid because I was always topping off the cart. I drip now and am so happy with this method. I just take my PV and a bottle of liquid and I am good to go. Doesn't seem to waste near as much liquid and is more like smoking a real cigarette. I use a SS Choice No. 7 micro e-cig and am very happy with it.

 

[jaxx]

After getting a Bartleby for my 510, dripping is the best experience I have had. Using the stock batteries before, I was using mostly carts and was wasting a lot of juice with the different mods. Dripping at the time wasn't doing it for me. Now that I am using a true 3.7V battery, all I do is drip. The juice seems to last longer and the TH and vapor is very consistent. I too have a t-tip which makes the experience even more enjoyable. Another vote for dripping here.

 

[N00bx7]

Pretty much decided to stick with dripping besides long car rides. Going to checkout the t-tip and see how that works out.

 

[77fro]

dripping all the way carts dont do it for me. but a lot of people like carts. i just like to get the max amount of flavor i can get...

 

[wv2win]

I drip using one of these and it works quite well. I cut the stem down so when I insert it into the atty, it stops right over the bridge. Plus, since the cap threads on the outside of the bottle, there is no leaks or drips along the bottle:

 

[N00bx7]

Looks promising where would I get a setup like that?

 

[jaxx]

I drip using one of these and it works quite well. I cut the stem down so when I insert it into the atty, it stops right over the bridge. Plus, since the cap threads on the outside of the bottle, there is no leaks or drips along the bottle:

What in the world is that thing?

 

[Papagoatee]

For me, I prefer refilling carts to dripping. I find dripping too troublesome. Besides, I don't want to be dripping when I'm out. The auto drip cart mod works great for me.

 

[wv2win]

What in the world is that thing?

It is for gun oil. The cap fits nicely on top of the atty and the stem ends right above the atty bridge. And I really like that the cap screws on the bottle over the entire bottle top. It also has a washer inside the cap so there is not possiblity of leaks.

I know vapers who use it to refil carts, also because the needle nose goes right into your cart filler instead of having to fluff up the cart filler to get the liquid to disperse throughout the cart.

 

[wv2win]

Looks promising where would I get a setup like that?

I got a three pack on ebay:

3 pack Precision Oiler - Needle Tip Oiler Bottle 1/2 oz - eBay (item 150394513069 end time Apr-02-10 17:12:49 PDT)

 

[darkseerx]

Every time I refill a cart, I waste some liquid. If you drip 2 drops on the atty every time you need it, there's much less waste. With carts, there's spilling and cleaning and having to clean it once in a while which adds to the waste.

However there's no way I'd switch to dripping. Carts are much more convenient to me.

 

[joeparker54]

I'd love for carts to work for me, but I just haven't been able to find a suitable mod that works much better than standard polyfill. ZFM was a PITA, and tried buff puff, and a couple kinds of foam and all had their share of problems. I've found when it's possible, I use a plastic cart cap without the silicone seal and put that directly on the atty. You have to drip, but the length is shorter and the vapor is warmer, which is much more pleasing and authentic feeling to me. You wouldn't think traveling such a short distance through a plastic cart would cool the vapor down so much, but the difference is very noticeable for me. Also, there's no surprise mouthful of condensation/cart leakage in your mouth.

 

[Id Driven]

I think drippings wastes less, unless you take the time to put the polylfill in a syringe when you are changing flavors and squeeze out every last bit of juice which is a hassle. Then they are probably about even.

 

[aubergine]

I like cartomizers; pop the cap and drip or condom method for refills, tops or blanks. They last a long time (if I spin 'em can easily get 20-25 drops in), I'm not always fiddling, and nothing gets wasted. Easy way to mix flavors, too. Cartomozers, not carts.