When To Add More Liquid

[SterlingRoses]

I got my new joy510 manual battery (pink LOL) and a 5 pack of blank cartomizers. I filled my carto up with juice let it soak, added more, let it soak, topped it off. I have taken between 6-8 hits off it and now it is making a crackling/popping noise. Does this mean that I need to add more juice cause the atty is dry? I am still getting some vapor and TH, but I don't want to burn up my atty. I have gotten confused on whether to fill when it pops or when the vapor gets low. HELP

[Lily]

Hi, not to worry, a cartomizer does crackle and pop! I check my carto when I've been vaping for a while. If the filler looks dry (white-ish), I'll add a few drops. If I can I let it sit for a couple of minutes to let any excess run out of the top (thread end), and then wipe the threaded end with a paper towel or kleenex. It's recommended to always keep a carto moist. I usually guess to top it off right before I think I might get a harsh TH. I call it babysitting a carto, but it's what needs to be done. Most of this activity become second nature after a while. Definitely fill it when the vapor gets low. Cartos will get funky over time. Some vapers use them for a very long time, rinsing them out, etc. I get about a good three days from a new carto. Hope this helps!

Edited September 23, 2010 by Lily