Carto Tanks - a few questions.

[fagin]

After trying out all sorts of things, from various Stardusts to a Vivi Nova, I keep going back to std resistance Boge cartos. Simple, work and taste nice.
Only problem is that whilst the batteries in my LTs will last hours, I can puff a carto dry in what seems like minutes.
So a solution seems to be a little tank like this
www.vapegear.co.uk/product/stdtank
A little prongy hole maker like this
www.vapegear.co.uk/AGS_Cartomiser_Punch/p1826719_8386924.aspx

And some silver SR Boges (I normally use black ones as they're more comfortable on the lips.)

Looks simple enough.

So my questions -
Firstly do they work?
Any serious downsides - like leaking - it looks like the carto just pokes through rubber seals.?
Do they change the taste?

Any other comments appreciated.

[greendollar]

I can only comment on what I purchased ( wee boaby - alba vapour)

yes , they work
very tight to get first carto in
no they don't change the taste

very pleased with mine , only topping up once a day so saving loads of time fiddling with cartos

[River]

Fagin
I was on these for 15mths and had no probs what so ever,all i would suggest is that if you can drill a small hole 1.2mm
in the carto if you can as some punches distort the carto and this makes refilling them a pain
however recently i decided to try the vivi nova.........wow so much better

[Karma]

I've not tried those particular carto tanks, great price btw! The ones I have used haven't leaked.

The taste is just the same as using a carto, but less chance of the terrible burnt carto taste as the tank of juice keeps it wet.

With these type of carto tanks, get a ming shaped drip tip, it keeps it more stable, the casto can't really slip then. Can't find any on that site, but this is the shape you're looking for

www.vapeescape.co.uk/510-vase-drip-tips~451

[300]

Dec 30, 2012 20:35:02 GMT River said:

Fagin
I was on these for 15mths and had no probs what so ever,all i would suggest is that if you can drill a small hole 1.2mm
in the carto if you can as some punches distort the carto and this makes refilling them a pain
however recently i decided to try the vivi nova.........wow so much better

+1 for drilling the carto, as you can see it makes a very neat job.

[River]

just remember to chamfer the hole as any sharp bits will ruin the seal

[pixiguru]

300 I'm loving the tank you gave me its been permanently in my hand lol but it drains my batteries due to being LR how can I pierce my standard xxl cartos? No drill btw could I use a sharp knife?

[djs]

Dec 30, 2012 20:35:02 GMT River said:

Fagin
I was on these for 15mths and had no probs what so ever,all i would suggest is that if you can drill a small hole 1.2mm
in the carto if you can as some punches distort the carto and this makes refilling them a pain
however recently i decided to try the vivi nova.........wow so much better

Hmmm. So you'd say going from Vivi Nova to DCT is probably not the best idea.

[Karma]

Dec 30, 2012 21:45:51 GMT pixiguru said:

300 I'm loving the tank you gave me its been permanently in my hand lol but it drains my batteries due to being LR how can I pierce my standard xxl cartos? No drill btw could I use a sharp knife?

you can use a little tiny saw thing and just make a slit in the carto

A hammer and nail would also work, could be a bit dangerous though

[pixiguru]

Karma I'll get mr pixi to hold it in place while I hammer away #icon_idea# He'll do anything for a cuppa lol

[Karma]

Crikey Pixi, mind his fingers

[pixiguru]

It'd hit me first lol I've not mentioned what might happen if I miss the carto though hehehe

[fagin]

Sounds like it's worth a punt at the price. I seem to struggle with wicks.
Thanks guys. (And lady guys.)

[300]

Dec 30, 2012 21:52:48 GMT Karma said:

Dec 30, 2012 21:45:51 GMT pixiguru said:

300 I'm loving the tank you gave me its been permanently in my hand lol but it drains my batteries due to being LR how can I pierce my standard xxl cartos? No drill btw could I use a sharp knife?

you can use a little tiny saw thing and just make a slit in the carto

A hammer and nail would also work, could be a bit dangerous though

Hi pixi, really glad you're enjoying the carto tank.

I use a bench drill & jig, the casing on the cartos is quite tough, using a knife is definately a no-no, i've heard of people using hammer & nail but i'd probably end up destroying the carto if i tried that.

I've never heard of the junior hacksaw trick but i can see how that would work.

[River]

Dec 30, 2012 21:47:44 GMT djs said:

Dec 30, 2012 20:35:02 GMT River said:

Fagin
I was on these for 15mths and had no probs what so ever,all i would suggest is that if you can drill a small hole 1.2mm
in the carto if you can as some punches distort the carto and this makes refilling them a pain
however recently i decided to try the vivi nova.........wow so much better

Hmmm. So you'd say going from Vivi Nova to DCT is probably not the best idea.

Personally i think novas have the edge as they are faff free even though cartos/tanks are straight forward,also i think i get a little bit more flavour from novas not a massive amount more but the juice does taste a little better