E-lite Refills

[davidleys]

Hey folks im new to this vaping business, but with the e-lites its cheaper for me to smoke rolling tobacco id rather not go back to that but I have seen you can refill some of them but anyways my question is,

can i refill www.e-lites.co.uk/electronic-cigarette-cartridges-2pack.html

with say www.simplyeliquid.co.uk/e-liquid-flavours/menthol-flavour-eliquid/menthol-flavour-eliquid-30ml

I know the cartridges only last so long. But would that liquid from that web site work with the empty cartridges I have left?

Many thanks in advance

[Ellen]

Hi and welcome
Someone more experienced will come along and advise better on the E-lights, from what I understand, these prefilled cartridges can be topped up again a few times with liquid.
In the long run though, things like E-lights or any cig-alikes are one of the most expensive ways of vaping.

If you were to get a starter pack with some better batteries, and empty cartomisers or clearomisers and juice, it works out cheaper in no time.

[davidleys]

cool cool Thanks, cause its working out more expensive for me buying cartridges, than it is to roll my own lol but id rather stick to this vaping business, since ive ran out of them allready and cant afford to buy more till end of next week I will have to buy some tobacco to last me or ima gona be to stressed to cope, If anyone else replies with good starter packs etc with empty cartridges that can be refilled with any e-liquid can you post links to the starting kits here please

thanks in advance again

[Ellen]

I would have linked you straight to what I started with, to give you an idea what I'm talking about this is it...

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the%2Dve%2Driva%2D1100%2Ddeluxe%2Dkit%7E151

However that particular vendor is out of stock at the moment. It's a bit difficult because we always recommend the Riva starter pack, so much so that they've sold out

This is another similar one, but it's a little pricier, it does contain free liquid though

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the%2Dvape%2Descape%2D900%2Dkit%2D%2A%2Afree%2De%2Dliquid%2A%2A%7E304

There are lots of options out there, that's just to give you an idea of the types of kits we are talking about.

I know the initial price looks a lot, but if you don't turn this into a spending hobby like myself and others have, then once you have bought the initial kit, you really only need to buy extra juice, and occasionally spare cartomisers (empty cartridges) when your old ones fade....

What I'm saying is you can keep this as a very cheap alternative once the initial kit has been bought,,,that's what I intended to do anyway, until the others here dazzled me with their shiny things and I started buying extra gadgets
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[davidleys]

How does that ones work with the button?

[davidleys]

Bookmarked this page now, Seems like a better option but I cant afford to buy a kit anytime soon, more interested in refilling the e-lites at the moment till i can buy one of them kits

[Ellen]

It's just that you hold the button down when you take a drag,
I didn't like the idea of that at first, but you soon get used to it and it helps protect the battery. The batteries on these things last about 10 times longer than the cig-like types, they last a day or more of heavy vaping before you have to charge them.

[Ellen]

I'm sure someone will come along and tell you how to do that, most members are probably in bed now, but you will definitely have responses in the morning if you check back

[davidleys]

klkl thanks, will keep them kits in mind though, sorry but another question about them, can you use any e-liquid with them?

[Ellen]

Yes as far as I know all e liquids can be used

[Batdragon (AKA Batty)]

Yes the e-lite carts can be filled with any e juice. They are just like any other carto out there. you can either use the "Condom" Method or take the white plastic bit out of the top gently and refill that end by dripping the juice down the side. when you refill them let them stand for a while so that the juice can be absorbed better into the wadding. Also try not to get any down the center tube. If you do, make sure you blow out the carto into a paper tissue or somethign to clear the airway.

It is best not to over fill them though as they will leak into the battery and kill it rather easily. so just make sure that your not letting juice get down to the battery

[davidleys]

so the cartridges once you fill one up, How long would it last?

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome David

Ellen & Batty are right. The e-lites can be refilled with any e-liquid.

To give you a basic idea on some of the different models of e-cigs , parts & filling, have a look at this thread -
allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=newmembers&thread=2349&page=1#74660

From memory, I think I've read a few not so good reports about Simplye-liquid that you linked to. Though I've never used them myself, so can't give an opinion on them. Have a look at this list of good UK suppliers -
allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=newmembers&thread=1148&page=1#23191

One of the cheapest for e-liquid is Vapour World - 50ml for £10.70 -
vapourworld.co.uk/shop/category_121/DeKang-eLiquid.html?sessid=KMlDdhoEM3QwmQNofgFfSqsJcjHGWafDtkDWb3HaDaRtOynHe47oQ7Rt3ydVVx0S&shop_param=cid%3D%26

[Perpetua]

Hello & welcome from me David.

[Chrissie]

Jul 13, 2012 9:43:51 GMT davidleys said:

so the cartridges once you fill one up, How long would it last?

A filled or re-filled cartomiser lasts the equivalent of approximately 8-10 ciggies. (e-lites so over exaggerate on their website). You can refill them roughly 4-5 times. After that they tend to wimp out. Some folks make them last much longer though.

Cartomisers for a 510 threaded e-cig (the e-lite has a different thread) are really cheap - approx £5.99 for 5 from most good vendors. Hence why it will work out so much cheaper for you in the long run to ditch the e-lite & buy a new kit.