best way to clean atomizer?

[parapo]

after a week i think it is time to start cleaning my atomizers...

i have read a few techniques,steaming, boiling ,just drying,soaking in alcohol......etc.

what would be a fast efficient way to do it?
how often should it be done?
is there really a difference in vapor after cleaning it,or is it just to be flavor free?

[CaSHMeRe]

hey parapo ... cleaning is one of those topics where everyone and their grandmother has their own opinion on the matter.

you really have to find what works best for you. boiling ALWAYS did wonders on my baddy's, but it has killed others.

so, in the end, its really up to you. Steaming seems like a good idea, but I don't feel like boiling a tea kettle to get the job done. I just do a manual cleaning session on manual USB901 made by bastage...

[freddo]

I wouldn't recomend cleaning unless it is a must. I have been using the same atomizer for months and have not cleaned once. I find that the best way to clean if it is starting to produce less vapour is to give it a good old blasting by just constantly puffing on it (5 second draws). This burns off any crud that may have stuck to the atomizers. but be careful, do not let it burn too dry or that will mess it up. good luck

[Soot]

Like Cash says - there's loads of different views and I'm sure different e-cigs require different cleaning cycles. The one cleaning cycle to avoid is the battery initiated one that happens with my 901 (and many other models).

With my KB (which is my work-horse) I clean once a week using hot water. After 6 weeks all 3 atomisers are working fine and taste better than when new.

[cucurucho]

I just let mine soak in hot water for a minute or so, then blow through the battery end. I do this every few days, and my atomiser has lasted me over a month so far. After it's dried, I then drip a few drops into the atomiser. Then soon enough it's producing vapour like new again.

[SuziQ]

I wouldn't recomend cleaning unless it is a must. I have been using the same atomizer for months and have not cleaned once. I find that the best way to clean if it is starting to produce less vapour is to give it a good old blasting by just constantly puffing on it (5 second draws). This burns off any crud that may have stuck to the atomizers. but be careful, do not let it burn too dry or that will mess it up. good luck

A similar thing that I read on here, was to attach a battery, but not the cart and blow hard and for a good few seconds, through the led battery end, which activates the battery and heats the atomiser. I have done this with good effect and today revitalised a very sluggish amost dead atomiser I almost threw away.

[scyllabub]

attach a battery, but not the cart and blow hard and for a good few seconds, through the led battery end

Thanks, SuziQ, I think I've just revived 2 apparently dead atomisers by this method. I was about to buy new ones, you've saved me at least £13 - for the time being anyway.

I've been here for hours (I've been getting sidetracked by various links) looking for recommendations and saw someone mention that the "new 901 atomisers" were good - anyone know what they're talking about? New? Available where?

Anyway, thanks again Susi, mwah

scyllabub

[SANJP]

My Top Atomiser Cleaning Tips

1. PLAIN OLD RUN UNDER HOT TAP AND LEAVE TO DRY

2. DISTILLED VINEGAR FILL SMALL CUP SOAK RINSE AND LEAVE TO DRY

3. BLOW THROUGH HARD WITH TISSUE AT CART END ,THEN RE USE

4. COMPRESSED AIR, BLOW THROUGH WITH A AIR COMPRESSOR.

5. BOIL SOME WATER PLACE ATOMISER IN FOR 10 MINS THEN DRY AND RE-USE

NEXT TIP REQUIRES EXTERNAL MANUAL SWITCH BATTERY

5. BLOW EXCESS FLUID OUT THEN HEAT ATOMISER USING MANUAL BUTTON OR SWITCH TILL JUST GLOWING RED(NOT FOR MORE THAN 1 SEC ARE YOU MAY KILL ATOMISER) REPEAT ONCE MORE AND YOU DONE.


HOPE THIS QUICK GUIDE HELPS YOU OUT

[SuziQ]

Excellent Scyllabub! Really pleased that it worked for you.

[SuperStack]

Hmm.. I wonder which works better, vinegar or alcohol? I would tend to think that because vinegar is acidic, it would help to chemically break down the gunk better.

Any thoughts by those who have tried both methods?