Is this a reasonable plan for trying samples?

[Ancient Hermit]

Hello All,

I have this plan, and would deeply appreciate the thoughts of more experienced users about it's chances of working out as I wished.

For evaluating new flavours of sample e-liquids I have come to understand that a fresh atomiser set up is somewhat desirable and sensible if it can be made available. I also see that some e-liquid flavours can crack poly tanks, particularly (but not only) fruity or tangy types. It was for this reason that I liked the idea of the protank and it's pyrex glass tank.

Since ordering that (I presently had no way to properly cover that tank busting situation in that way) and a modestly priced VV device to use with it (eGo Twist) I've formed the idea that, despite not yet seeing anyone explicitly say so, some cartomisers could be a good move for sampling as they are relatively quite affordable and would not be attacked by the more ferocious liquids one might encounter.

I spotted and researched these (link) and some say that they found them particularly noteworthy for offering consistent performance where flavour is concerned. That struck me as both useful and encouraging given I am trying to get a good idea of what any given sample is truly like in it's nature.

My plan at present is to invest in a few of these cartomisers, and to add drip tips as the distributors in the USA (Smok) say on their web site that they can be a bit hotter than many are used to and due to that and the metal case I intend to fit them with ceramic drip tips (VE advise drip tips anyway but I opted for ceramic as best option after thinking it all over for a bit) as they would be more likely to remain more neutral than most other materials where a more varied temperature range is foreseeable. I intend to use the standard resistance version, for a standard performance. Against that I can then assess what effects tweaking hardware may have, but later when I know what I am doing with all that.

Some say tank/cart systems can often mute flavours, so I'm not keen to use them for this aspect of vaping as that would be unhelpful. I'm finding them more or less adequate for every day use so far though. Only a couple of very minor niggles to date.

This seems the most affordable way I can see to go to get a good test result every time. It seems to me I can bust a new one out for a new sample and get a fairly consistent trial going and not break the bank doing it either!

My current set up is an eGo-T starter pack (but with 2 batteries and chargers, with 2 mains packs too) I think it is all going to be compatible as far as I can see.

So, knowing that you lot know your stuff and are so helpful I can only ask, does this sound like a proper plan? Or have I still managed to miss something due to extreme inexperience?

I want to learn about these samples which I will invest in and to keep my trials consistent, pretty neutral/repeatable, and hence more useful to me.

I hope I have given enough info here, but if not then ask away for missing facts!

[Perpetua]

Buy a couple of Bauway 306 atomisers and drip tips and you're sorted to be honest:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Atomisers--Cartridges/Bauway-306-LR-Atomiser.html

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Drip-Tips/306-Drip-Tip.html

[Karma]

I like cartomisers, but once you've filled them with one flavour there isn't really a way to get rid of it.

Direct dripping is often used to sample juice, you would need

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Atomisers--Cartridges/Bauway-306-LR-Atomiser.html

and

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Drip-Tips/306-Drip-Tip.html

all you basically do is drop a few drops through the drip tip onto the atomiser and vape

[Karma]

Crossed posts Perpetua

[Karma]

there may be some useful videos here

www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ecigs+direct+dripping&oq=ecigs+direct+dripping&gs_l=youtube.12...2406.7014.0.9525.21.21.0.0.0.0.196.2221.14j7.21.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.OeilTxHw3WQ

[markm]

If your going for a consistent vape then a vw mod will work much better
As it will deliver the same power to your device whatever the coil, so evening out
Your results .

[Ancient Hermit]

Jun 29, 2013 20:30:19 GMT Perpetua said:

Buy a couple of Bauway 306 atomisers and drip tips and you're sorted to be honest:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Atomisers--Cartridges/Bauway-306-LR-Atomiser.html

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Drip-Tips/306-Drip-Tip.html

OK, thanks, I sort of get it, but how long does 3 drips normally last anyone? I've never been there so far.

Also they are significantly more expensive each, and according to the info on the link they sound like they might/could be short lived too.

I'm not sure I see how this makes it a better idea, and can't see where I went wrong?

What is it I am missing here? I bet it's some obvious basic point I've not truly understood? I can be dense at time when things are so new.  Well, I must suppose that bit is probably obvious by now!  (doh!)

[Karma]

I thought you just wanted to have a quick try of new flavours without committing them to a carto/clearomiser? For a quick taste to see if you will like a juice direct dripping on an atomiser is the way to go! Atomisers like cartos and clearos are disposable items, may last a week or a month

You could buy a rebuildable atomiser and re wick it yourself for pennies

[Ancient Hermit]

Jun 29, 2013 20:31:47 GMT Karma said:

Crossed posts Perpetua

Ah and a somewhat less confused me is starting to happen!

[Perpetua]

Jun 29, 2013 20:42:11 GMT Ancient Hermit said:

Jun 29, 2013 20:30:19 GMT Perpetua said:

Buy a couple of Bauway 306 atomisers and drip tips and you're sorted to be honest:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Atomisers--Cartridges/Bauway-306-LR-Atomiser.html

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Drip-Tips/306-Drip-Tip.html

OK, thanks, I sort of get it, but how long does 3 drips normally last anyone? I've never been there so far.

Also they are significantly more expensive each, and according to the info on the link they sound like they might/could be short lived too.

I'm not sure I see how this makes it a better idea, and can't see where I went wrong?

What is it I am missing here? I bet it's some obvious basic point I've not truly understood? I can be dense at time when things are so new.  Well, I must suppose that bit is probably obvious by now!  (doh!)

Bauway's last forever . . . I've some that are months old, a bath overnight in a denture tablet solution and they come up as good as new.

The best way of testing new flavours if you don't want to go down the rebuildable route as yet.

3-5 drips will last a few puffs.

Cartomiser's you're stuffed once you've filled them with a flavour, unless you're happy to vape through a sometime odd flavour change and not get the best from it.

[Ancient Hermit]

Jun 29, 2013 20:45:05 GMT Karma said:

I thought you just wanted to have a quick try of new flavours without committing them to a carto/clearomiser? For a quick taste to see if you will like a juice direct dripping on an atomiser is the way to go! Atomisers like cartos and clearos are disposable items, may last a week or a month

You could buy a rebuildable atomiser and re wick it yourself for pennies

Yes, I had it in mind to hope the carto stayed working for as long as the sample was of interest, and because of the lower cost per item (5 pack) I could just revisit the sample over a day or three or even more if I wanted, to see how it changed over time etc. (steeping?) I was also happy that I would not have to get the flavour to go away as it would be one carto per sample flavour. And disposable after the the life of the carto had expired. I'm not ina big hurry with tests, so the dropping is not a great need as I was seeing it right this minute, but I will go see the videos you kindly linked to and that could change I must suppose!

I will "get it" if at all possible. I am trying to get my head around it all! 

[Karma]

Ah, ok I get where you're coming from now Good price on cartos here

www.vapingthings.com/BOGE_510_XXL_CARTOMISERS_50MM_-_5_PACK/p1311952_6344861.aspx

scroll down for a post about filling cartos, they work great so long as filled properly

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/2349?74660=undefined

[Perpetua]

Jun 29, 2013 20:53:05 GMT Ancient Hermit said:

Yes, I had it in mind to hope the carto stayed working for as long as the sample was of interest, and because of the lower cost per item (5 pack) I could just revisit the sample over a day or three or even more if I wanted, to see how it changed over time etc. (steeping?) I was also happy that I would not have to get the flavour to go away as it would be one carto per sample flavour. And disposable after the the life of the carto had expired. I'm not ina big hurry with tests, so the dropping is not a great need as I was seeing it right this minute, but I will go see the videos you kindly linked to and that could change I must suppose!

I will "get it" if at all possible. I am trying to get my head around it all! 

Steeping a flavour doesn't really apply to juice in a cartomiser, I think you're making this more complicated than needs be.

An atomiser like a 306 is brilliant for trying out new sample flavours that you have in a small volume . . . a cartomiser is great for using flavours that are more tried and tested and you may have more of.

[Karma]

There's also a video here about filling cartomisers

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Deluxe-Vaping-Kits/VE-Riva-1100-Deluxe-Kit/Boge-510-Standard-Resistance-5.html

[fred]

Dripping is the way to go. 

Drip 2-3 drops into the atty vape 'til flavour drops.
If your worried about cross-contamination of flavours (not really problem with dripping) drip a couple of drops of PG or VG, and vape it out.
Now drip 2-3 drops of next flavour.
Rinse and repeat......

Jun 29, 2013 20:48:47 GMT Perpetua said:

Bauway's last forever 

Just don't drip minty flavours in your fruity atty