VaporNewbie Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Hello Everyone, I bought my eGo almost 2 weeks ago. I use the cartridges when I am away and direct drip when I am at home. My question for all of you is how often do you have to put juice in when direct dripping. It seems to me like I get a funny taste after only a few draws. I only put 2 or three drips into the device at a time. I changed the atomizer thinking that may be where the taste was coming from but to no avail I still get a nasty taste after a few draws. I know the answers will vary from smoker to smoker but how much juice do you all go through in a week? I am using a 510 low resistance atomizer.
BirdDog Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 For direct dripping you can only use 2-3 drops and will get about 5-7 draws before having to re-drip for a standard atomizer. The LR's run much hotter and produce a warmer vapor. You will be dripping more with less draws. The atomizer needs to stay moist or you will get that nasty taste.
TroopX Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 3-4 drops when you direct drip should last around 5-7 pulls in your 510 LR- then fill again. You can taste, as you've noticed, when you need to put more liquid in. Some drops are bigger, so use these numbers loosely and re-drip when you feel it getting dry. Amount of juice consumed is different for everyone, and it depends on how much you vape. 3-5ml's/day seems in the ballpark for me, but it does depend on the atty also. (LR 306's seem to burn juice faster than when I do 510 lr) You may also be getting the primer taste lingering through- in which case, make sure you blow the primer out, dewick and clean your atty before break-in. Good luck, and welcome to VT!
VaporNewbie Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 3-4 drops when you direct drip should last around 5-7 pulls in your 510 LR- then fill again. You can taste, as you've noticed, when you need to put more liquid in. Some drops are bigger, so use these numbers loosely and re-drip when you feel it getting dry. Amount of juice consumed is different for everyone, and it depends on how much you vape. 3-5ml's/day seems in the ballpark for me, but it does depend on the atty also. (LR 306's seem to burn juice faster than when I do 510 lr) You may also be getting the primer taste lingering through- in which case, make sure you blow the primer out, dewick and clean your atty before break-in. Good luck, and welcome to VT! Both your answers sound about perfect, Thank you for warm welcome. You will be seeing me around, THX for the info:) I need to get some more juice..
mwsmith1778 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 A little tip: When using a fresh atomizer, I would drip a few drops and then puff on it a few times without inhaling. Then drip 3 more drops and you should be good. That will also help avoid a mouthful of burnt-tasting juice.
nana Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Welcome to Vapor Talk. I go through about 5 to 6 ml of liquid in a day. It used to be less, but went up when I started using the LR attys. I guess that's the price you pay for the better vapor production. Good luck and happy vaping!
Kingbtheone Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Welcome to Vapor Talk. I go through about 5 to 6 ml of liquid in a day. It used to be less, but went up when I started using the LR attys. I guess that's the price you pay for the better vapor production. Good luck and happy vaping! WHAT STRENGTH? 10ml of 18mg lasts me a week .... i also go with the 5-7 puffs per 3 drops. once you get the hang of it its like 2nd nature when to drip. i use 901 LR attys
ripple Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 One other thought - when I got my eGo I tried dripping and hated it, I could not understand what the hype was about. After some time working with cartos I tried again and same thing. But then I de-wicked the atty's and what a difference - give it a try!
Sharon Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I agree with Ripple. It wasn't until I dewicked my atty, was I able to get a good clean tasting vape. Good luck.
Vaponaut Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 uhhhmmm.. yeah what is dewicking? how do you get to it?
ripple Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Oops sorry, some times I forget I am not really a newbie any more I guess. I learned all about through a great video, I am on the iPad so this link (below) is a mobile link but it should work - but if it does not go to you tube and search phee303 - he has a great set of videos and they helped me a ton. Hopefully this link works for you. http://www.youtube.com/user/phee303#p/u/33/Ap1c4EwKRAY Edit - it didnt work so I got the laptop out to give the correct link - check out some of his novice videos, they are really helpful. Edited March 3, 2011 by ripple GPurv 1
Vaponaut Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Awesome Video ripple!! thanks.. just in case your link doesn't work i'll post it below. I actually went to Youtube myself before you posted lol
ripple Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 glad you liked it, I kept hearing about de-wicking and thought well that sounds like a pain, until I saw the video and said, well heck I can do that. Now I find dripping to be my preferred method, I even broke down and ordered me some drip tips today - and some other stuff...hehe I know return to the iPad, this damn laptop feels like a hot atty on my lap!
Vaponaut Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 glad you liked it, I kept hearing about de-wicking and thought well that sounds like a pain, until I saw the video and said, well heck I can do that. Now I find dripping to be my preferred method, I even broke down and ordered me some drip tips today - and some other stuff...hehe I know return to the iPad, this damn laptop feels like a hot atty on my lap! I'm with you on dripping but I still have to use cartos if I'm not at home. carrying a bottle of juice and making sure i have a paper towel or napkin with me is a pain in public.
mwsmith1778 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Great video and tip. Had to try it immediately and it works great.
VaporNewbie Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks for all the replies everyone, I recently got some strawberry e-liquid. Geez this really tastes bad when its not good and moist. I appreciate all the help, and was wondering what the flavorings are made with and what affect do the additives have on the vapor as far as health goes.
Vaponaut Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) From what I've read/watched during my research, depending on the size bottle you get, your liquid could contain anywhere from 3 to 6 drops of flavoring in it. This flavoring is the same thing that is in "artificial" and natural flavors you find in food. If I'm completely wrong, someone will correct me. It's hard to tell with the liquid I get because there is no list of ingredients. I am strictly going by videos I have seen for DIY tutorials. I do want to add that no matter what the flavoring ingredients are, they pale in comparison of the risks and affects of inhaling tobacco smoke. But this is just my opinion. Edited March 5, 2011 by Vaponaut
VaporNewbie Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 From what I've read/watched during my research, depending on the size bottle you get, your liquid could contain anywhere from 3 to 6 drops of flavoring in it. This flavoring is the same thing that is in "artificial" and natural flavors you find in food. If I'm completely wrong, someone will correct me. It's hard to tell with the liquid I get because there is no list of ingredients. I am strictly going by videos I have seen for DIY tutorials. I do want to add that no matter what the flavoring ingredients are, they pale in comparison of the risks and affects of inhaling tobacco smoke. But this is just my opinion. I dunno about that one, I am sure the cigarette makers back in the day didn't know all the health risks of smoking... common sense tells me the more components that are put in there the more of a health risk, I think I will just stick to menthol after this strawberry is gone:)(For now at least)
Vaponaut Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Definitely true, this is why I put artificial in quotes.. I'm not 100% sure whats in the artificial flavorings added to some liquid. Some liquid contains extracts from various things to come up with the flavoring.
EiderDuck Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I am not sure if this is new info or not but after watching the movie "The Insider" I searched on YouTube for video's of the main character Jeffrey Wigand. Definitely an eye opener GPurv 1
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