There isn't an "upgraded" battery, but you can get a charger that comes with batteries so you can always have a charged set ready to go. This is what I got, and it works great:
I've only had mine for 6 months and I love it. It's my first e-rig and I now use it exclusively. And this is coming from an old-school stoner who's been burning since the 80's. I'm still learning and improving how I use it. When I first started I thought I had to have it on max heat all the time. I now use it at level 2 (4 levels, 4 is the highest) and get 3 - 4 cycles out of a single dab. It's pretty awesome.
To answer your questions from the perspective of a carta newbie:
Eryone Chameleon+ Glitter PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05 mm, 0.5kg (1.1LBS) / Spool, 2 Spools/Pack, 1kg (2.2LBS) / Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SB5FB9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VB8YS2SZZE5WGFGTNWTZ
Probably not. I wish I had a manual to see if they suggest you use a charger. this is a solid one
You can get a silicone band for your Ti lid.
They are under $10 on Amazon. Size 11 fits the Ti lid.
The batteries do not charge evenly if you use the cable to charge them in the Carta. It charges 1 battery first and sometimes it doesn't chage the 2nd battery to 100% even if the lights indicate it is fully charged.
If your batteries wear out at different rates you can run into voltage problems and cause your Carta to not heat up properly.
Others have recommended an external battery charger and I finally switched over once my original FocusV stock batteries starting causing problems.
You can get an external battery charger for $15 on Amazon.
KeepPower 18350 batteries by Alumn are cheap and the external charger will charge each battery to full capacity. Your batteries will last longer in the Carta and the lifespan will be longer this way, too.
I got 4 KeepPower batteries so one pair is charging while I am using the other pair. This way I can always start off a new session with fresh, fully charged batteries.
Spare batteries and a charger You will really want this. Also, The $40 bent neck Carta top is a good buy. Works with both OG Carta and Carta 2. A little ice cream salt and 91 ISO to clean the inside of the glass. If you chazz the bucket, torch it clean. My old OG Carta has thousands of dabs on it and it STILL blows fatter clouds than either of my Puffco products. I never got the dry herb atomizer to work right. Only thing I didn't like.
Vapcell 3.7v 1100mah Flat Top 18350 9A Discharge high Drain Li-on IMR Rechargeable Lithium Battery 2pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QDDS64F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MZTAJDAR1MBEP2XRN78G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you look at any others just be sure they’re the flat not button top
Try these out 18350 Lithium Battery 3.7V ICR18350 900mAh Rechargeable Battery with 4 Slot Smart Battery Charger https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07T7M81WX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_06GY8FVDFSXKPJZS9WKY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I haven't had issues with the batteries or the charger and I've been using them since July 2021. Hope this helps!
Extra batteries and charger are so clutch!!! I also keep tiny alcohol swabs on deck to keep the top of the bucket & cap clean after a few seshes.
Curad Alcohol Prep Pads , Thick Alcohol Swabs (Pack of 400) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOSP454/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_WRTKYKS59VT7Y0Y3RM20
I'm not expert but try these links. White lights tend to be related to teh atomizer. But it's not always bad (at least for me). Some times its just not clean or on too tight or too loose.
https://www.docdroid.net/AgexaMZ/focus-v-carta-led-display-troubleshooting-guide-1-pdf
https://focusv.com/pages/focus-v-carta-vape-rig-f-a-q
Again, i'm not an expert. hopefully someone with more knowledge will jump in. I've had this before but it was just finding the magic position of the atty, and make sure no debris is there.
Nice sounds like a sweet little setup lol. I have a custom top made from PADD glass myself! And as far as the tweezers I got mine at Walmart for like 10 bucks I think, Amazon also some and I'd go with these which I'll link here
Just make sure they are ceramic tipped and my preference is also reverse locking but that's users choice lol
Custom Skin Decal for Focus V Carta (Decal Only, Device is Not Included) - Vinyl Wrap Protective Sticker by VCG Customs (Galaxy) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9M5ML8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_JN2EDDD7K16Q7ZYPWDN5
Use a dry Q tip to clean your SiC insert after each session. Don’t use ISO on a hot SiC
You can use some super fine steel wool on your SiC when it has cooled down
Red Devil 0310 Steel Wool, 0000 Super Fine (Pack of 16) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SBJFVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_88G7AK8G5207NK7K5Q7H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve got a few sets of these and they work great.
These worked on my Carta:
USB C Cable, MARGE PLUS Type C Charging Cable 3 Pack (6Ft) Braided Fast Charging Cord Compatible with Samsung Galaxy A20 A50 A51 A71 A10 A10e S10 S20 Plus Note10, LG Stylo 5 4,and Other USB C Device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WGP1JHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_erR3FbGGKW3EQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Custom Skin Decal for Focus V Carta (Decal Only, Device is Not Included) - Vinyl Wrap Protective Sticker by VCG Customs (Food Stamps) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9M7KF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_hcgXFb5BX4VSV
It’s not a perfect fit to be honest but I still like them b
Try using size 11 from here. Egnaro Silicone Wedding Ring for Men, Breathable Mens' Rubber Wedding Bands, Size 8 9 10 11 12 13, for Crossfit Workout https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC24YGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_JEaQFbXKHBH1N?psc=1
Reportedly that’s what many users resort to.
I like the KeepPower 18350 batteries. I charge them in an external charger that uses a micro USB cable.
Stay away from the DemonFire batteries on Amazon. They're cheaper cells, and they don't last nearly as long.
I like the KeepPower 18350 batteries. I charge them in an external charger that uses a micro USB cable.
Stay away from the DemonFire batteries on Amazon. They're cheaper cells, and they don't last nearly as long.
You can get like 4 silicone bands on Amazon for under $15. Size 11 fits perfectly on the Ti lid.
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You don’t necessarily need the whip attachment. I empty the stock glass, push a silicone whip into the mouthpiece of the Carta glass, and then use a Vaporizer Adapter in the other end. Viola.
I posted a picture of this a few weeks ago.
Just look up 18350 batteries on amazon 2 Pcs KeepPower Flat Top 18350 10A Discharge IMR 1200mAh 3.7V UH1835P Quality High Drain Li-ion Rechargeable Lithium Battery UH1835P https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H8V1KT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lAkQEb03C93C0
If you charge the batteries in the device, it charges one battery, then the other one (and it doesn't always charge the other one up all the way, even if it shows that its full). Your batteries will wear out at a different pace, and one will die before the other. This causes voltage problems with the Carta, and can lead to it not heating up properly.
You can get this external 18350 charger on Amazon for less than $15. It will charge each battery to the maximum. Your batteries will last longer in the device, and their overall lifespan.
If you're going to buy additional 18350 batteries, get these KeepPower batteries from Ilumn. They're cheaper than the ones on Amazon, and WAAY better.
Eh, I wouldn't ever pour, soak, or the like down the base of the unit lol. Just seems like you're asking for trouble. The best part of this device is because it's so effecient and truly shines with small amounts, you should never have to get to the point of doing anything like that to the base of the unit.
Simply taking some of the cotton or all of it off the qtip will allow you to fit it into the atty intake hole as well as the glass hole. However if you're worried about cotton getting stuck behind, I've had great success with using these dipped in iso
Doesn't have to be this brand, plenty other brands that look exactly like this, but you get the point.
So long as you even clean out your base once a week you will be fine. Your biggest issues are going to be keeping the atomizer clean, even then with the Everlast atty, there isnt too much build up.