Cartomizer questions

[Scylla]

I'm so confused about the compatibility of cartomizers. I bought a trial Creator battery with some cartomisers (it's going against the grain to spell it with a Z, sorry) and I thought it was the best vape I'd experienced. But it wasn't a terribly good battery and when it died I didn't want to take a chance and reorder.

Cartomisers can be charged on 901 chargers but I couldn't get a vape out of them with a 901 battery, and they're not suitable for vaping on, say, a Screwdriver because they're short so the body of the SD is very close to the lips.

Does anyone (I'm thinking peeps like Chrissie and Prof Beard here ) know what batteries cartomisers work with? Also, I've seen this adapter mentioned on ECF, and I don't understand what its purpose is - everyone talking about it seems to understand it but I don't

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What's needed is an extension - does one exist?

To anyone who doesn't know what a cartomiser is, it's a combined cartridge and atomiser which takes more juice than any other cartridge so it doesn't need filling so often - also, my ones lasted ages, and, when Toby (www.ivapour-elixir.co.uk) has them in stock ! they come in Cappuccino flavour

Here's a video that may explain all:



scylla - muddled and tired

[Chrissie]

Scylla, I've never used Cartomisers - yet.

From what I've read, though the threads are compatible with 901's, they need some sort of groove in them - to let in air I presume?

I've heard that they work really well on the GG Slim. Will try & find out more for you

[Chrissie]

Scylla, Amy has the 901 to cartomiser adaptor for only £1.77.

www.healthcabin.net/901-battery-connecter-to-kr-cartomizer-product-7533.html

And 50 empty cartomisers for only £35.36.

www.healthcabin.net/10x5pc-matte-black-empty-disposable-capsules-for-kr808d-1-product-7469.html

Been thinking of giving them a go myself so if you & anyone else would like to join in with a bulk order to keep the postage down?

[profbeard]

Jan 7, 2010 11:02:27 GMT Chrissie said:

Scylla, I've never used Cartomisers - yet.

From what I've read, though the threads are compatible with 901's, they need some sort of groove in them - to let in air I presume?

I've heard that they work really well on the GG Slim. Will try & find out more for you

Quite a few "901" enabled mods are designed to work with Cartos (eg the SuperSix). Cartos work with K808-1D (or equivalent batteries). A "pure" 901 battery or connector won't work because the Carto needs an "air hole" to breathe - to make it work requires a modified 901 connection (with a slot or hole), an adapter, or you can use the "staple mod" (look this up on ECF).

[Scylla]

Jan 7, 2010 11:37:48 GMT Chrissie said:

...if you & anyone else would like to join in with a bulk order to keep the postage down?

Me would

That 901 adapter is not long enough to suit using the cartomiser with a Screwdriver-style PV, it would still be too close to the face. Great for ordinary 901 batteries though.

Maybe start a thread? Because Amy does other models/spares that non-cartomiser fans may be interested in ordering

Prof, I saw the staple mod mentioned on ECF but haven't yet found a guide to doing it - I also saw that air-holes can make the vape too weak, so it's obviously a learning curve and trial & error.

scylla

[Chrissie]

Me would

Brilliant I'll start a new thread

Scylla, I can see what you mean by the 901 adapter not being long enough for the SD. Now this may be a daft thought (bear in mind I've not used cartomisers so far) but would screwing on dead 901 atty work? Or would the fact it being dead stop any current going through it?

[Scylla]

If you screw a 901 atty directly into whatever PV, there's nothing for the cartomiser to screw into. Vice versa also applies.

I've been searching ECF and YouTube trying figure out what the staple mod is but no luck.

scylla

[magicma]

What the heck is a cartomiser!! MM

[profbeard]

Here is the staple mod (shown for use with an 801, but the idea is the same with the 901 battery/cartomiser pairing

www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/22132-staple-mod-filling-center-conductor-gap-penstyle-atomizers.html

[Chrissie]

Ah Scylla, I knew it had to be a daft idea - of course the cartomiser has a thread on it duh!

MM, it's an all in one atomiser & cartridge. I'll find a piccy or video to show you.

Scylla, I'll try & find some info on the staple mod for you.

[Chrissie]

Here you go MM, this video shows you what a cartomiser looks like & how to refill them.

[Chrissie]

Scylla, here is a thread showing the staple mod with very clear photos & instructions. In the thread, the mod is being used for a different reason (ie nothing to do with cartomisers) but I'm certain it's what Prof was referring to.

www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/22132-staple-mod-filling-center-conductor-gap-penstyle-atomizers.html

Edit - ROFL Prof, I didn't see you up there ^^^^

[Scylla]

Quote Scylla: I'm thinking peeps like Chrissie and Prof Beard here -thank you both

I imagine that a No10 staple would be too small but I've got some 56's somewhere

scylla