Lava Tube just arrived - HELP!! What Am I doing?

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Very happy chappy but I do have some questions because I don't want to mess this up. I have the tank that came with it and did a bit of searching and came up with these instructions to fill it up:

forum.volcanoecigs.com/filling-instructions-t7520.html

So, I pull the drip tip out, pull the metal insert our and fill the metal insert up with liquid only or do I fill up the ctual tank as well. I guess I know the answer to that because if you didn't fill up the tank then how the hell would you be able to see how much liquid is left.

Really want to get on with smoking this so a quick answer would be blooming marvellous you wonderful people!!!

Other thing, the tank only screws on a short way, should it screw all the way in? Don't want to force it and break it!

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Being slightly impatient I filled it up, I have the dropped very slowly the liquid ont the cartomiser (avoiding the center) but it still won't produce smoke, I quickly put one of my SkyCig Cartomisers on there to see if it was working and it is, just can't get the tank to play ball

[DiscoDes]

I fill the tank, then take a few tugs on the cartomiser whilst on the E-cig WITHOUT pressing the botton. You should see a few bubbles come out from the hole in the carto in the tank, about 7 or 8 tugs should do it then press the button and vape away! You'll notice the level goes down very quickly at first as the tank fills the carto. Also check the carto is seated properly in the tank. If its a flanged carto there are 2 flats on the recess on the tank bottom for the carto to sit in. The hole should be visible just above the bottom seal in the tank.

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Righto, there is a problem Whereas my old cartomisers screw all the way, this tank will only screw in a short way and then won't budge. No way of doing it up without resorting to tools which I don't want to do because it may break it. Bugger. Will contact Kev to see if its a newbie thing or an actual issue...

[Perpetua]

Are you sorted out now Global, hope so?

Was it because the threads are new on the LT and needed a little ' breaking in ' maybe?

I tend to pop the top off of all my Tanks for re-filling, only because it's easier for me, I put a smear of Vaseline around the delrin/plastic end cap and that makes it a doddle to take off.

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Mar 12, 2012 16:35:35 GMT Perpetua said:

Are you sorted out now Global, hope so?

Was it because the threads are new on the LT and needed a little ' breaking in ' maybe?

I tend to pop the top off of all my Tanks for re-filling, only because it's easier for me, I put a smear of Vaseline around the delrin/plastic end cap and that makes it a doddle to take off.

No, unfortunately the thread is really bad, I tried to marry it up to the battery on SkyCig and it did the same, I put a SkyCig cartomiser on the LT and it goes on perfectly so it is definately the new tank thread that's to blame.

Saying that, glad I kept all the old cartomisers because I spent a very happy 3 hours filling them with new juices and having a Vape, very nice indeed. Nice smoke, lots of it and playing with the VV I have found my Vaping Mecca (well it seems to change for each flavour but you get what I mean).

So still happy chappy, just waiting for Kev to come back to me to say what can be done.

Think it may be prudent to have a backup though, I saw on another thread people were recommending the Vision Ego:

www.safercigs.co.uk/Vision_Ego_Clearomizers_16ml/p705283_5779009.aspx

Do I need one of these if I'm going to buy one or two:

freedomvape.co.uk/shop/article_34/Lavatube-510-Ego-Tank-connector.html?shop_param=cid%3D7%26aid%3D34%26

So nearly there, I guess these Cartomisers on the SkyCigs won't be low resistance so I have probably got a whole load more experimenting to go when I get a replacament tank or three

[Perpetua]

O that's a shame Global, Kev will sort you out have no fear . . . glad it hasn't spoilt your new toy enjoyment too much.

That's the thing unfortunately about this mass produced equipment, especially on Carto's . . . there isn't always the quality control we'd like there to be.

You can use that Ego T adapter with a Stardust . . . personally I prefer two 510-510's . . . because they give a looser draw.

www.safercigs.co.uk/Adapters/p705283_5610427.aspx


Don't forget to use Daz's dissie code if you purchase from him.

[Deleted]

God forbid we even had a bad batch of boges recently

[Gordy]

Mar 12, 2012 14:26:29 GMT Globalbloke (Tim) said:

Righto, there is a problem Whereas my old cartomisers screw all the way, this tank will only screw in a short way and then won't budge. No way of doing it up without resorting to tools which I don't want to do because it may break it. Bugger. Will contact Kev to see if its a newbie thing or an actual issue...

sounds like it could be a bad thread... will the tank screw into your skycig battery ?

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Mar 13, 2012 0:45:08 GMT Gordy said:

Mar 12, 2012 14:26:29 GMT Globalbloke (Tim) said:

Righto, there is a problem Whereas my old cartomisers screw all the way, this tank will only screw in a short way and then won't budge. No way of doing it up without resorting to tools which I don't want to do because it may break it. Bugger. Will contact Kev to see if its a newbie thing or an actual issue...

sounds like it could be a bad thread... will the tank screw into your skycig battery ?

No, exactly the same issue, won't screw on, cartomiser from skycig goes of LT chassis no problem so it's definitely bad thread related.

[Perpetua]

Has Kev got back to you Global?

Are you enjoying your LT experience, despite the Tank disappointment?

[FreedomVape]

Mar 13, 2012 0:45:08 GMT Gordy said:

Mar 12, 2012 14:26:29 GMT Globalbloke (Tim) said:

Righto, there is a problem Whereas my old cartomisers screw all the way, this tank will only screw in a short way and then won't budge. No way of doing it up without resorting to tools which I don't want to do because it may break it. Bugger. Will contact Kev to see if its a newbie thing or an actual issue...

sounds like it could be a bad thread... will the tank screw into your skycig battery ?

Agree with Gordy, Global if it will not screw into either, new one on its way to you so you should hopefully have it up and running tomorrow.

Something I have noticed with some of these Cartomizers on the lavatubes is the lavatube centre pin may need raised slightly (0.5mm) as I think the centre pins slowly sink if like me you are a clean freak and constantly scrunching paper towels in the juice well.

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Mar 13, 2012 7:07:17 GMT Perpetua said:

Has Kev got back to you Global?

Are you enjoying your LT experience, despite the Tank disappointment?

Oh yes, it is a million times better than the SkyCig, I am currently addicted to the Choc Hazel I got free from Kev, I got Marlboro and Virginia flavours as well but much prefer the choc hazel at the moment.

The postlady has just been and I have just had another delivery, this time from EasyLiquid and there are 8 new flavours to try out, thank god I held onto all those old SkyCig Cartomisers, I have an afternoon of testing to do

Why all the flavours? I think I'm just trying to find my "main" one and then buy a load of that with some "treat" ones, once I have found my flavour I should be Vaping 24 hours a day

Kev - your customer services has been awesome, he was still emailing me at 11:00 last night to sort the tank issue out, another one was sent out today so I will have more fun tomorrow when that arrives. I can not recommend Kev and FreedomVape enough, brilliant!

And thank you everyone on here that has helped, the LT is definately the one for me. I may end up getting something more discreet for going out but I will cross that bridge in a few days time

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

My desk at home at the moment, I should be doing some work but have a feeling I may be doing something else:

[maccafan]

Looks like all you need now is to glue on a tubelight to the end of that and you can be vaping and light sabering at the same time .

For tips go here:

www.geekologie.com/2007/11/ny-jedi-academy-teaches-light.php