Atomizer help, please!

[GermanGoodness]

I've had my first e-cig for about a week. In that time, throat hits and vapor have been decent only about 40% of the time. I'm thinking I might have a defective one.

Today, the atomizer doesn't do anything. I've made sure I have fully charged batteries, new cartridges and I cleaned the atomizer with warm water 2 nights ago. Tonight, nothing. It doesn't vape, or heat up.

Is it defective or am I doing something wrong/missing something? I'm frustrated because I had to go buy analogs tonight. However, I should be getting my next order of supplies (2nd e-cig, extra batt, extra atomizer, juice, etc) tomorrow.

Please advise. Thanks in advance!

[Sun Vaporer]

If you have charged and tried both batteries and a new cartridge--then that atomizer is a dud--get it replaced and always have spares around if you really want to never have another analog again--not like you can run down to the store and get "a pack of atomizers please"!!!

[Tasdad]

Same problem here. Glad I bought an extra atomizer with my order and have a third on the way. I am planning on ordering several more when I get some extra money so I never have to worry about it again. I just really hope my current atomizer will last until I get another one in. I don't want to go back to analogs while waiting for parts.

Unfortunately, it seems that atomizers are considered consumables. Some people can get a long life out of them and others replace them every few weeks.

[plastick]

What model e-cig do you have? You can try boiling the atomizer in water for 60 seconds (moving it around in the water with tongs to clean it). I smoked about a pack a day before I got my 901 and I havn't touched an analog since. But after a week my 901's draw and vapor output became very weak. Boiling solved that problem.

Some people on this forum have luck with boiling a dead atomizer and reviving it.

I guess it all depends on luck. My NPro and DSE901 atomizer are still going strong.

IMPORTANT: If you do decide to boil your atomizer, it is crucial that you prime the atomizer coil with 6-8 drops of e-liquid before using it. Atomizers come pre-primed with liquid from the factory. Boiling removes all lubrication, and if you try to use it after boiling without priming it, you can burn the atomizer out.

[GermanGoodness]

Sun Vaporer,

Yes, I ordered the extra stuff this weekend. I first purchased my e-cig basic package to "try it out." I didn't want to order all the extras until I knew that I would like it. Now that I do, my 1 atomizer poops out before my next order comes!

I just WISH I could go to the corner market and pick up a pack of atomizers, cartridges, etc. Oh well. I'm sure that day will come eventually!

[GermanGoodness]

I agree, Tasdad. I'm just sick that I had to waste my $$ on analogs!

[GermanGoodness]

Plastick,

I have the 901 as well (purchased based on reviews). When I cleaned it, I did lubricate it with the e-juice. I'm so glad that I saw that little tip earlier!

I think at this point I'm going to send it back as I will be traveling starting tomorrow and don't want to miss the window to send it back.

But I will try boiling future atomizers. Thanks for the extra tip!