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09-27-2010, 01:35 AM
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#1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
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| Hi, got another newb question....
So, today i decided to practice taking apart a cart for refilling, since our order for ejuice should be delivered in a few days...
I took the plastic ring out, and was suprised to find there wasn't an O ring, since everything i have read so far mentions an O ring, and LeCig shows one in his video, but ok, whatever, this one doesn't have it.
But what it does have is a hard plastic inner casing thing. I can see the filler stuffing, but i can't get to it, and i can't seem to get it out. I have tried tapping, banging, and gently prying. I can get it to slide up, but i can't seem to get it past the lip of the cart, so i can get hold of it and pull it out.
The casing has one flat "side" but i am afraid to pry too hard.
Suggestions, ideas, work arounds? | 
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09-27-2010, 05:43 AM
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#2 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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Originally Posted by Emantha  Hi, got another newb question....
So, today i decided to practice taking apart a cart for refilling, since our order for ejuice should be delivered in a few days...
I took the plastic ring out, and was suprised to find there wasn't an O ring, since everything i have read so far mentions an O ring, and LeCig shows one in his video, but ok, whatever, this one doesn't have it.
But what it does have is a hard plastic inner casing thing. I can see the filler stuffing, but i can't get to it, and i can't seem to get it out. I have tried tapping, banging, and gently prying. I can get it to slide up, but i can't seem to get it past the lip of the cart, so i can get hold of it and pull it out.
The casing has one flat "side" but i am afraid to pry too hard.
Suggestions, ideas, work arounds? | never heard about a 808 cartomizer looking like that inside. even though they are inexpensive try not to ruin it just yet. post a photo if you can, ill try and look it up and find something on the web about it and post it here. i'll PM you my email to send me a photo also, i'm really interested in getting a look at this thing. | |
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09-27-2010, 06:09 AM
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#3 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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| well it seems like you got yourself some Greencig cartomizers. i hear they are a nightmare to refill. but they are designed to not burn incidentally like kr808 cartos. i did find a short video on youtube that could help you out. heres the link. YouTube - Greencig refill with hypo needle.
you might want to buy a pack of regular 808 cartos and see if you might like those better. | |
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09-27-2010, 03:25 PM
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#4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Emantha Hi, got another newb question....
So, today i decided to practice taking apart a cart for refilling, since our order for ejuice should be delivered in a few days...
I took the plastic ring out, and was suprised to find there wasn't an O ring, since everything i have read so far mentions an O ring, and LeCig shows one in his video, but ok, whatever, this one doesn't have it.
But what it does have is a hard plastic inner casing thing. I can see the filler stuffing, but i can't get to it, and i can't seem to get it out. I have tried tapping, banging, and gently prying. I can get it to slide up, but i can't seem to get it past the lip of the cart, so i can get hold of it and pull it out.
The casing has one flat "side" but i am afraid to pry too hard.
Suggestions, ideas, work arounds? | Back in the day (when we did the first video) the cartomizers used to have that, but since then almost all cartomizers that I know of now have a silicone ring ... it is basically the same thing just softer and one piece  | |
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09-27-2010, 03:36 PM
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#5 | | Home of Vaper Research Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by LeCig Back in the day (when we did the first video) the cartomizers used to have that, but since then almost all cartomizers that I know of now have a silicone ring ... it is basically the same thing just softer and one piece | And I remove them since I don't want something like plastic THAT close to the heating element!
I noticed on some 510s I was getting a 'plastic' taste, and when I would pull the cart, the bottom was melting! That can NOT be good for you!!! So I use 901 carts. Work just as well, no melting plastic.
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09-27-2010, 03:44 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Hachiroku And I remove them since I don't want something like plastic THAT close to the heating element!
I noticed on some 510s I was getting a 'plastic' taste, and when I would pull the cart, the bottom was melting! That can NOT be good for you!!! So I use 901 carts. Work just as well, no melting plastic. |
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09-27-2010, 07:09 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Your Dreams
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Originally Posted by Emantha Hi, got another newb question....
So, today i decided to practice taking apart a cart for refilling, since our order for ejuice should be delivered in a few days...
I took the plastic ring out, and was suprised to find there wasn't an O ring, since everything i have read so far mentions an O ring, and LeCig shows one in his video, but ok, whatever, this one doesn't have it.
But what it does have is a hard plastic inner casing thing. I can see the filler stuffing, but i can't get to it, and i can't seem to get it out. I have tried tapping, banging, and gently prying. I can get it to slide up, but i can't seem to get it past the lip of the cart, so i can get hold of it and pull it out.
The casing has one flat "side" but i am afraid to pry too hard.
Suggestions, ideas, work arounds? | Hi Emantha!
I will give you a little newbie advice (because I am one). Please, use the needle method to refill them. It makes a world of difference. Neeever the condom method!  | |
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09-27-2010, 08:00 PM
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#8 | | I Want YOU!... To Vape! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Florida! U.S.A.
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| Greencigs are totally awesome as far as vapor goes, ( must be a superior design) but after a refill or two of your custom mix using the filling method mentioned above they can taste pretty damn great too! (I like a higher mg of nic.)
(I don't use them constantly, but I still have one out of five working that I received from LeCig back in Jan 2010!) LeCig's selection of Carto's Rock!
( Shamelessly insures being on new calendar for 2011 list.)
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09-27-2010, 08:44 PM
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#9 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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| wierd looking carts, i hope you figure out a good way to refill um. | |
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09-28-2010, 10:59 AM
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#10 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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Originally Posted by Hachiroku And I remove them since I don't want something like plastic THAT close to the heating element!
I noticed on some 510s I was getting a 'plastic' taste, and when I would pull the cart, the bottom was melting! That can NOT be good for you!!! So I use 901 carts. Work just as well, no melting plastic. | So the 901 and the 501 carts are interchangeable then?
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09-28-2010, 03:31 PM
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#11 | | Home of Vaper Research Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by berger So the 901 and the 501 carts are interchangeable then? | They are the same diameter and fit right in to a 510 atty. But no melting plastic!
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09-28-2010, 05:01 PM
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#12 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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| i gotta stop taking out the bridges out on my attys and try a cart one of these days lol. | |
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09-28-2010, 10:22 PM
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#13 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
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Originally Posted by ChRiS wierd looking carts, i hope you figure out a good way to refill um. | LOL a little attitude and a paper clip, slightly modified, works wonders. As of last night i can "fish" the inner casing out, and refill it 
Even better, i called LeCig today and have some different, and hopefully easier to refill carts on the way.
I seem to have gone into vaping overdrive,  as i have already emptied one cart today, and am working on a second cart that is quickly losing it's vapor and flavor... does this mean i have moved from a pack a day to 2 "packs"? And here i thought i was gonna get healthier not make my addiction worse 
*mumbles to self* but i did drop 400 some odd other chemicals and harmful substances, right? | |
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09-28-2010, 11:07 PM
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#14 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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| you'll like the carts you get in the mail. more like 3999 chemmys. good luck! | |
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09-29-2010, 02:18 AM
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#15 | | ☆ The So-Cal Vaper ☆ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern california
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Originally Posted by Emantha does this mean i have moved from a pack a day to 2 "packs"? And here i thought i was gonna get healthier not make my addiction worse | so long as your not inhaling tobacco smoke this vaping addiction is still worth your health. | |
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09-29-2010, 08:40 AM
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#16 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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Originally Posted by Emantha LOL a little attitude and a paper clip, slightly modified, works wonders. As of last night i can "fish" the inner casing out, and refill it
Even better, i called LeCig today and have some different, and hopefully easier to refill carts on the way.
I seem to have gone into vaping overdrive, as i have already emptied one cart today, and am working on a second cart that is quickly losing it's vapor and flavor... does this mean i have moved from a pack a day to 2 "packs"? And here i thought i was gonna get healthier not make my addiction worse
*mumbles to self* but i did drop 400 some odd other chemicals and harmful substances, right? | Am I understanding correctly you are replacing the filling on cartomisers?
Which kind?
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09-29-2010, 08:54 AM
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#17 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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Originally Posted by Hachiroku They are the same diameter and fit right in to a 510 atty. But no melting plastic! | Sorry I misunderstood, I was thinking cartomizers not cartridges.
Oh silly me...... I should have realized I was talking to the warlord of the atty smashers.
I dont use atomizers after reading your posts.
Thanks again for taking one (hundred or so) for the team!
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09-29-2010, 04:14 PM
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#18 | | Home of Vaper Research Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by berger Sorry I misunderstood, I was thinking cartomizers not cartridges.
Oh silly me...... I should have realized I was talking to the warlord of the atty smashers.
I dont use atomizers after reading your posts.
Thanks again for taking one (hundred or so) for the team! | ROFL! Hey, ask others, some have gotten MONTHS out of their atties!
Oh, shoot, now I PI$$3D myself off...time for a ciggy!
Other than that, glad to be of service! However, if you haven't tried a regular atty, pick up a couple. The one thing the cartomizers haven't matched yet is passing along the flavor from the juice. I don't drink very much at all anymore, but when I have a gig I take a cartomizer for regular duty and a 510 atomizer for the one or two drinks I do have, just because they taste so darn GOOD!
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09-29-2010, 04:16 PM
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#19 | | 13 Ports HOO-WAH! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sonoran Desert
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| Anyone try the condom method with the Greencig Carts? I used a needle on them first time, but that was a pain. Easier to just slip them into a rubber cap and force the liquid in through the mouthpiece end. Takes half the time and get in more liquid. The wetter the better! | |
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09-29-2010, 04:20 PM
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#20 | | Home of Vaper Research Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leftern Mass
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Originally Posted by serialvapist Anyone try the condom method with the Greencig Carts? I used a needle on them first time, but that was a pain. Easier to just slip them into a rubber cap and force the liquid in through the mouthpiece end. Takes half the time and get in more liquid. The wetter the better! | People have tried to 'splain it to me, but I just don' get it!
LUUUUUUUUCYYYYY!!!!!
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09-29-2010, 04:49 PM
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#21 | | 13 Ports HOO-WAH! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sonoran Desert
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09-30-2010, 03:01 PM
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#22 | | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: az
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| I used vanilla juice, which I dislike, now After changing cartridges I cannot get rid of the vanilla taste. What to do? Also I just bought the 901 starter kit and love the juice in their cartridges, does anyone know what it is? Thanks
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09-30-2010, 03:28 PM
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#23 | | 13 Ports HOO-WAH! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sonoran Desert
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| Changing flavors always leaves a bit of the old flavor in the atomizer. You can either vape through it, clean the atomizer or try cartomizers. I hear that KR808-D1 cartomizers should work with the 901 battery. I know 901 atomizers can be used with KR808D-1 batteries. | |
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09-30-2010, 04:47 PM
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#24 | | awarded title of Sir Arse Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisiana
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Originally Posted by dianneb I used vanilla juice, which I dislike, now After changing cartridges I cannot get rid of the vanilla taste. What to do? Also I just bought the 901 starter kit and love the juice in their cartridges, does anyone know what it is? Thanks | Add more juice, eventually the vanilla will go away.
Try menthol. It will cover up the vanilla, but will never go away either.
as far as the juice in factory 901 carts, you must have gotten 'new carts' ,
Mine tasted like I just found an old cigarette butt in a can of flat Coke
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12-26-2010, 12:24 AM
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#25 | | waiting patiently... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Everywhere, USA Full-time RV'er currently in West Columbia, Texas
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| Hmmmm...... revival of an old thread. But I have GOT to try this and see just how well it really works. Will let you know tomorrow sometime. | 
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