Atomizer Resurrection, Pt 1

[Cage]

Mine's a measely 3% . And I don't keep rubbing alcohol around, plus I'm also a little hesitant to use that. As for that and the hydrogen peroxide that's so concentrated that it burns your skin...?

I'd be careful with experimenting with the strongest possible solvents. That is, unless it's a last resort, or you've got enough of them laying around that killing a couple won't matter (not the case for me).

I've heard that rubbing alcohol dissolves paint, and I'm wondering what else it would dissolve (even partially) -- such as the adhesive that bonds the brass fitting to the atomizer tube. That's why I've limited the substances I use to those traditionally used for cleaning.

One product I was wondering about though is CLR (Calcium Lime Rust), as that's supposed to be a pretty powerful solvent that's safe for household cleaning.

I'm sure it's obvious but I'd always make sure to rinse the atomizer extremely thoroughly after trying all this stuff.

I agree. Please, please, please be careful when when experimenting with solvents/corrosives to clean these things.
I would hate to read that someone forgot to rinse some of this stuff out and pulled it into their lungs.
I think the mechanical cleaning thing is great and I'm all about saving a buck, but I'd hate to see someone carted to the ER because they forgot to rinse a $10 atomiser. I'm not preaching, just a friendly reminder/request to PLEASE be careful if you're going to experiment.

[Sun Vaporer]

I agree. Please, please, please be careful when when experimenting with solvents/corrosives to clean these things.
I would hate to read that someone forgot to rinse some of this stuff out and pulled it into their lungs.
I think the mechanical cleaning thing is great and I'm all about saving a buck, but I'd hate to see someone carted to the ER because they forgot to rinse a $10 atomiser. I'm not preaching, just a friendly reminder/request to PLEASE be careful if you're going to experiment.

Good Thought Cage. I refrained from giving "canned air" a try after reading about the solvent they are now putting in the can of what is actually gas to stop kids from trying to get high off it. The solvent has a very nasty smell from what I have read and is in fact bad news to breath. So I will not be trying any of that any time soon on my atomizers.

[Belowme]

Thanks a lot!!!! Jaxx.

Beware, I'm sure you just pissed off Steve from puresmoker and many other suppliers!!

Don't worry we got your back! =p

[Belowme]

Thanks a lot buddy, can't wait till one of my atomizers go so I can poke it!!

EDIT: I just poked the atomizer to see if it would make more vapor, wow!!

Definitely an improvement!!

But I recomment anyone that attempts the resurrection technique by Jaxx to use a flashlight to look inside first to see where the wires are, just to make sure you don't accidentally rip it out.

[xflip227x]

Jaxx, can you perhaps post a video clip of you performing your cleaning method?

[RedLotusTX]

Thanx Jaaxx - Just found this and pulled 2 dead 901 atomizers out of the trash (they both died on the same day last week - thank goodness I hadn't emptied it )and did the "technique" with a paper clip and they are both working like new now.

Bless You!

[Lithium1330]

This also works with new atomizers, of course I don't saying you should do it, but I just tryed it with a 3 days old one that was working pretty bad and guess what? it is working great, better than any other one I have, I noticed on an old one that it was loose, the atomizer went up and down inside the tube, then I managed to hold it down to do this resurrection method and after that I'd push it down a little hard and now the atomizer dosn't sink when I overflow it, nice smooth drag and A LOT of vapor, this is just great.

[Misty]

Jaxx, can you perhaps post a video clip of you performing your cleaning method?

Totally agree cause still need visual aid..can you make a video?

[aasupplyny]

This method is for clogged atomizers? Meaning they heat up but produce no vapor correct?

The first time I read this thread I had no idea what you guys were talking about... this time around, I'm still confused. Probably because I tried it and it didn't seem to do anything but that might just mean my atomizer isn't clogged.

Are you guys are talkin about sticking a needle into the battery end of the atomizer, through the tiny hole in the cap, till it hits the slit in the inside center and clearing the slit?

[Sun Vaporer]

Jaaxx--many members here really would like a video if that is possible for what I call "the Jaaxx Method" --I can understand what you are doing as I have taken many of these apart--but other members like Misty probably have not--so if you have the time and resources it would be appreciated---Thanks--Sun