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NerdyCinderella · 06-25-2008, 04:01 AM

Thanks Mr.Darcy

UncleMidriff · 06-25-2008, 04:04 AM

When letting atomizer drain, how much liquid usually comes out? I tried it last night, and there was just the tiniest drop on the paper towel. Also, do you all set it battery-side down or cartridge-side down?

RatInDaHat · 06-25-2008, 04:16 AM

cartridge side down.

jamie · 06-26-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jamie

I did that about 20 minutes ago (to a non-vaping atomizer) and it worked.

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Originally Posted by NerdyCinderella

What does that mean - "non-vaping atomizer?"

Sorry for that. I was meaning that the atomizer wasn't completely cold and gone, however it wasn't emitting vapor either.

Anyway, it worked for about an hour. Now I DO think it's completely cold and gone.

Regarding the draining and cleaning, from what I've read the atomizer wire will overheat and burn out if it's completely dry when you start smoking again. It needs to be primed with liquid again (somehow) if it's completely void of liquid. That's been emphasized in detailed instructions on several boards. I've had limited experience thus far but lean to agreeing.

Also I agree that e-cig liquid leaves a dark, clogging residue.

Gunny · 07-19-2008, 01:47 AM

If I am understanding all this correctly, nicotine is an alkaloid, correct?

Well, how about using an acidic substance like vinegar/water followed by a good water rinse?

dnakr · 07-19-2008, 01:52 AM

That's interesting. We do use vinegar to clean a lot of things. Well, I'm out of vinegar, I was going to try it on one of my atomizers that produces very little smoke. Now have to wait until I go to the store or someone else tries it.

TropicalBob · 07-19-2008, 01:58 AM

The most interesting suggestion I've ever read on this said to buy an El Cheapo DealExtreme Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, take off the e-cig atomizer piece, put it in the ultrasonic unit and clean! I have NO IDEA whether it would work, but it sure sounded techie...

Edit: Found the link to one I read about: DealExtreme: $26.63 AC Powered Ultra-Sonic Cleaner

I guess if all else fails, Karen will order one and open Karen's Mail Order Atomizer Cleaning.

Gunny · 07-19-2008, 02:09 AM

I would probably recommend white vinegar, probably more pure. thought I had some, but all I have is seasoned rice vinegar.

I am going to try that (white) when my juice gets in next week to get that mint garbage out of my atomizer.

dnakr · 07-19-2008, 02:17 AM

I didn't even think of that - I normally buy white vinegar anyway, so its nice to know I would have been safe.

karenwest1961 · 07-19-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TropicalBob

The most interesting suggestion I've ever read on this said to buy an El Cheapo DealExtreme Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, take off the e-cig atomizer piece, put it in the ultrasonic unit and clean! I have NO IDEA whether it would work, but it sure sounded techie...

Edit: Found the link to one I read about: DealExtreme: $26.63 AC Powered Ultra-Sonic Cleaner

I guess if all else fails, Karen will order one and open Karen's Mail Order Atomizer Cleaning.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh HA!!!! I want one. If it works on my atomizers, that would kick butt...if not, I can clean all my costume jewry...and YOURS too!

06-25-2008, 04:01 AM	#21
NerdyCinderella ECF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gotham City Posts: 519	Re: How to clean atomizer Thanks Mr.Darcy

06-25-2008, 04:04 AM	#22
UncleMidriff ECF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 113	Re: How to clean atomizer When letting atomizer drain, how much liquid usually comes out? I tried it last night, and there was just the tiniest drop on the paper towel. Also, do you all set it battery-side down or cartridge-side down? __________________ His cigarette is burning, but he never seems to ash.

06-25-2008, 04:16 AM	#23
RatInDaHat Peace, I'm outta here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,127	Re: How to clean atomizer cartridge side down. __________________ "Think of life after the jump." -Dustin Hardy- e-cigReview.com The place for non-biased e-cig reviews and discounts. Now in HD Regular Updates on Monday/Thursday each week.

07-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#25
Gunny ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 141	If I am understanding all this correctly, nicotine is an alkaloid, correct? Well, how about using an acidic substance like vinegar/water followed by a good water rinse? __________________ The smoking lamp is lit for fiiiiiive minutes! Put your bucket on your head! In place double time MARCH! BURN 'EM!!!!!! Man I loved boot camp. Ahhh the good old days. What some people would do for a smoke.

07-19-2008, 01:52 AM	#26
dnakr Little Miss Mod Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,242	That's interesting. We do use vinegar to clean a lot of things. Well, I'm out of vinegar, I was going to try it on one of my atomizers that produces very little smoke. Now have to wait until I go to the store or someone else tries it. __________________

07-19-2008, 01:58 AM	#27
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	The most interesting suggestion I've ever read on this said to buy an El Cheapo DealExtreme Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, take off the e-cig atomizer piece, put it in the ultrasonic unit and clean! I have NO IDEA whether it would work, but it sure sounded techie... Edit: Found the link to one I read about: DealExtreme: $26.63 AC Powered Ultra-Sonic Cleaner I guess if all else fails, Karen will order one and open Karen's Mail Order Atomizer Cleaning. Last edited by TropicalBob; 07-19-2008 at 02:06 AM.

07-19-2008, 02:09 AM	#28
Gunny ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 141	I would probably recommend white vinegar, probably more pure. thought I had some, but all I have is seasoned rice vinegar. I am going to try that (white) when my juice gets in next week to get that mint garbage out of my atomizer. __________________ The smoking lamp is lit for fiiiiiive minutes! Put your bucket on your head! In place double time MARCH! BURN 'EM!!!!!! Man I loved boot camp. Ahhh the good old days. What some people would do for a smoke. Last edited by Gunny; 07-19-2008 at 02:15 AM.

07-19-2008, 02:17 AM	#29
dnakr Little Miss Mod Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 1,242	I didn't even think of that - I normally buy white vinegar anyway, so its nice to know I would have been safe. __________________

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