why cant i get something to work for me

[skullfreak]

not sure whats going on nothing works good and nothing taste very good.
this is what i tried so far since i started vapeing.
first ego with carts stock not good at all then with foam very bad, then teabags works good some times.
went to lr attys not much better. drip tip to much work and did not like the taste.
mr.puff works pretty good but i get a bad taste some times and flood the addy.
sabor touch very good hit if i can get my cartomizers to work.
i never get a really good taste ever i tried alot of ms.t and like a few but i need a stronger taste and sweeter i think.
my cartomizers when i fill them they drip out the bottom as i fill em not sure why.

now getting a reo if is dont work for me i am giving up.

 

[bornagainst]

Dont give up....things NEVER worked for me at first.

I went through a blu, a sidesho, a 510, M401, and a Kr808 before settling down. Then, I went to mods, then went to an EGO...then back to 510s.

For some of us, we need to venture back and forth, but we make it through.

Stick with it. It gets better everyday.

 

[boochips]

The best thing I ever did was get a Silver Bullet and start dripping...those carts are nothing but a PITA!

 

[BradSmith]

I think most of us have days when it's just not working good, that or we are expecting excellence all the time. I noticed that the flavors I thought I would like just never did it for me.

I cant stand carts. I tried everything on this site and never did like them. I like to drip with a drip tip and I have found a few flavors that work good consistantly.

Right now it's a 510 cartomizer on a 5 volt box mod vaping MadVapes Very Berry. It hits the spot. But I don't think it's like cigs were I will ever be happy with one thing for the rest of my life.

Good luck and hang in there, it takes some time, but most people eventually find what works best for them.

 

[cozzicon]

not sure whats going on nothing works good and nothing taste very good.
this is what i tried so far since i started vapeing.
first ego with carts stock not good at all then with foam very bad, then teabags works good some times.
went to lr attys not much better. drip tip to much work and did not like the taste.
mr.puff works pretty good but i get a bad taste some times and flood the addy.
sabor touch very good hit if i can get my cartomizers to work.
i never get a really good taste ever i tried alot of ms.t and like a few but i need a stronger taste and sweeter i think.
my cartomizers when i fill them they drip out the bottom as i fill em not sure why.

now getting a reo if is dont work for me i am giving up.

I know how you feel.

All I can say is that I've stuck with one system, learned it, and got it to work. I chose to go with Joye 510/510 variants with cartridges and atomizers. It took some time to get a good system going.

I've tried all the cartridge mods, all the cleaning methods, you name it.

Where did it lead me?

Right back to poly filled cartridges and stock 510 atomizers on an eGo and eGomega atomizers and cartridges.

But it is working now. And things are reliable.

 

[kushka]

Just 2 observations -

Cartomizers drip because they are overfilled or filled in the middle - I overfill mine too, I just soak the tips on a napkin till they stop dripping-

I can't taste any e-juices except very strong coffee or tobacco flavors or cinnamon red-hots or fireball - I would love to taste other fruit or candy flavors - but after smoking all these years, my tastebuds can not taste the light flavors most of these liquids come in(and I always ask them to add extra flavor, too). People have told me that taste will come back - but I am not sure if they will - I am beginning to love the red hot cinnamon flavor though - try it.

 

[Laddsy]

With cartos I just fill with the condom method and then blow a few times through the mouthpiece onto a paper towel. I then drip straight from the bottle onto the sides (on an angle) a few times until it looks moist. I then blow a few times again onto a paper towel until nothing comes out the bottom. I put the carto on the battery (ego) and then I put the carto in between my hands and rub my hands together to get the juice moving. let it sit for a few minutes and then I am good to go.

 

[cecille]

a stronger taste and sweeter i think you can try the flavors with pg and 36mg. The sealed female battery with carto are perfect! it takes some time, to find what is the most fit for you

 

[VPDownunder]

A Buzz and DIY flavors always works for me, mix the flavors as strong as you like then adjust the voltage to match the flavor, when I'm feeling lazy and don't want to drip I break out the GGTS + AVS and when out and about nothing beats my 5v Kaji

 

[markfm]

I'm new, but have consistent luck with my 808 using cartos. Fill using condom method or popping off the top cap, blow through them to clear excess juice, and they seem to run well right up until it's time to change or refill.

 

[ckreef]

I researched for almost 2 months before making a purchase so I was fairly certain I was getting a quality product. It still took me about 3 weeks of tweaking my method until now I have a routine that seems to work and isn't too much of a hassle.

Stick with it. It might take a while to get "your" routine down but eventually you will.

Also realize your expectations and what a e-cig can and can't do for you. Mainly e-cigs are NOT the instant gratification an analog provides. It will take your body some time getting use to the new nic delivery system. It will also take you some time getting use to manipulating that new delivery system to work for your nic needs.

 

[jiveman]

just my two cents about what works for me..

if you're just refilling carts and not direct dripping, don't forget that every so often you need to give the atty a drop to keep it moist, or give two drops into the cart even if it's pretty full.

doing this and using vg liquid has worked great for me.

for some reason what works best for me is filling my cart with pg liquid, then giving the atty a drop of vg unflavored. sometimes I'll throw a drop of vg on the cart too.

I think pg drips down best from the carts, but vg is thicker and keeps the atty from flooding so often. also produces more vapor.

just keep trying new things!

and don't forget to blow out your attys from the cart end, collecting the fluid into a napkin from the bat end. then do a dry burn a couple times, putting some drops on the atty after it cools down. i do this like every couple of cigs. keeps it workin' great.

 

[skullfreak]

I'm new, but have consistent luck with my 808 using cartos. Fill using condom method or popping off the top cap, blow through them to clear excess juice, and they seem to run well right up until it's time to change or refill.

whats the condom method

 

[IMWylde]

See thats why your having trouble. All of those devices you mention can work and work well. The dry atty taste means you need a couple drops. Not 5 drops just a couple. Run a search on this forum for cartomizer filling and you will find several good resources of instruction. Some people are happy with cartridge mods, not me but some folks are.

Me I like to drip at home and cartomizer on the road. Course I got the puffer so for a few weeks ill be using that while I wait for a higher voltage piece (really really hoping for a Big Brother)

My wife had a lot of trouble with Draw and vapor production on her hand me down 510. I got her into an LR carto and BANG shes happy as a clam.

Do some more reading Skull I'm sure you will find what you need to succeed

 

[HzG8rGrl]

YouTube - ‪A double demo! The Cartomizer Condom Filling Method, and the Taryn Spin.‬‎

Here is a link to one of many videos that show a refill method.

 

[markfm]

Easy. Take one of the rubber caps for the carto, one that doesn't have a spire sticking up in the middle. Put juice in about 3/4 of the way. Slowly push the carto down into it (battery side down).
If a bit of bubbling occurs at the mouth end as you push it down, just wipe it off with a tissue.
Before you put the carto on the battery, blow through the mouthpiece, onto a tissue to clear any extra liquid, and wipe the bottom contacts, then screw it in.

It's pretty fast, second nature after a short time.

Good luck!

 

[The Fool]

Hey skull, Just an idea, if you're free the weekend of the 20th and 21st come to the Vapefest here in St. Louis. Maybe it would help you to see some of these things up close. I applaud you for not giving up in frustration. Good Luck.

 

[jj2]

It took me months to figure out the only thing that worked well for me was mods.
It took longer, while trying every method out there to come up with the atty/liquid solution. And that was dripping. If you don't like the drip tips, find another way. Me, I just cut off the end of the cartridge.

Anyway, for some the road is bumpy and long, but in the end, you'll successfully reach your destination. Stick with it.

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[rosesense]

It takes awhile to find what works best for you. Lots of reading on ecf helped me since I didn't have anyone to talk with and show me. I learned over time with trying lots of different things and I still learn every day on here.

I love vaping and even on the off days (yes I still have them), I clean everything and kind of start over. Sometimes I have to accept that older batts and attys are not as good and get new ones.

Hang in there and you will be back posting how well it works for you.

 

[MitchellBeans]

It took me about a month on a 510 to learn how to not overdrip (I hated the prefilled carts) ... I would figure there was no vapor so I would throw the atomizer in some vodka and let it dry, or clean out the insides with a towel (not recommended). The whole time I was just putting way too many drops in.

After a whole bunch of experimenting and wasted liquid, as well as misdiagnosed dead atomizers, I found out the way that works for me pretty much every time ... drip 3 drops on the bridge, use it until it starts making less vapor / taste changes, and repeat. Sometimes I use PTB carts as well but those are not conistent in my travels...

Good luck, stick with it