CARTA OG — Avoiding Overspill

Overspill — concentrate leaking past the atomizer insert into the device — is one of the most common issues on the CARTA OG. It makes cleaning harder and can damage the base. Here's how to prevent it.

Why it happens

• Loading too much concentrate at once
• Temperature settings too high — concentrate bubbles aggressively instead of vaporizing
• Not capping the atomizer during a session — concentrate splatters
• Pulling too hard — forces liquid up and into the airpath

How to prevent overspill

1. 1
   Load less concentrate

   A rice-grain size dab is plenty for the CARTA OG. Overloading is the #1 cause of overspill — less material vaporizes more completely.

2. 2
   Use lower temperatures

   Preset 1 (550°F) or lower via the app (400–500°F). High heat causes concentrate to bubble aggressively and overflow the insert.

3. 3
   Always use the carb cap

   Cap the atomizer immediately after loading. This directs airflow through the concentrate rather than splashing it around.

4. 4
   Inhale slowly

   Long, gentle draws. Ripping hard creates negative pressure that sucks liquid out of the insert.

5. 5
   Use the cold start technique

   Load concentrate cold, cap it, then fire. The slower ramp-up reduces splashing versus dropping concentrate onto a hot insert.

6. 6
   Clean the airpath regularly

   Reclaim buildup in the airpath makes overspill worse. Clean with a cotton swab and 90% isopropyl every 25–50 sessions.