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Idahojo · 04-09-2009, 02:18 AM

How did the experiment with the citric acid work? I bought some today and have 1 soaking it as I type. From the sounds of this I'm getting discouraged. Do I need to buy 100 atomizers?

Sun Vaporer · 04-09-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Idahojo

How did the experiment with the citric acid work? I bought some today and have 1 soaking it as I type. From the sounds of this I'm getting discouraged. Do I need to buy 100 atomizers?

Idaho--I am still waiting for the Citric Acid to be shipped to me and will be interested in your findings--you may have to go out an easy 36 hours. As for some other things in the works--a lot of progess is being made--just not ready to report. So you can hold of on the 100 atomizers for a little while longer--LOL---Sun

That Guy · 04-09-2009, 02:48 AM

Wow, i am going to try the kettle thing

Sun Vaporer · 04-09-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by V-V

Drat. Double drat.

Did you have pic of the actual gunk buildup Sun? I'm interested to see them, even on my super slow tincan internet setup.

V-V--I will be doing a lot of picture posts this weekend after taxes are done--It will show many methods and results up close and personal--especially the ones we really need to put to rest as we need to move on and get away from the myths if we are going to make any progress in the face of a possible ban---Thanks-- Sun

Duckies · 04-10-2009, 12:42 AM

If you are just looking to get rid of vape flavors, steaming will work. What Sun is referring to is the black carbon buildup on the mesh. I have only been vaping for 3 weeks and have yet to see the carbon buildup -- but I am using a grain alcohol soak + steam blast every week (you MUST reprime if you do this!) AND rotating atts to try to prevent that. It is working for me. Haven't lost an att yet -- but I am rotating about 10 of them.

Your mileage may vary.

BarryK · 04-11-2009, 08:23 AM

For the last couple of months or so I've been soaking the atomisers in IPA for at least 24 hours to 36 hours - then hitting each end with the steam cleaner for 20-30 seconds.

It's important to let the steam cleaner get up to maximum temperature, this allows some pressure to build up in the steam generator, the steam is then almost invisible, very hot and very dry.

I find it best to pump the trigger a few times whilst I'm blasting the atts, this seems to help the pressure to rise a bit.

When the steam is this hot the atomisers are dry and ready to use almost as soon as they cool down.

The big disadvantage with soaking in IPA is that it softens the paint on the atomisers - but I quite like the stainless look anyway.

Works for me............

Barry

PS - you still get the situation where some atomisers just 'die' and nothing seems to bring 'em back

Ann · 04-13-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Idahojo

How did the experiment with the citric acid work? I bought some today and have 1 soaking it as I type. From the sounds of this I'm getting discouraged. Do I need to buy 100 atomizers?

Where did you get the citric acid?

kinabaloo · 04-13-2009, 03:26 PM

While not convinced that pressured steam would be a good move, gentle steaming would be an alternative to a final rinse in distilled water.

mjones · 04-14-2009, 05:51 AM

Hey Hey,

Wouldn't let me make a new thread, but I have an old hippie trick to clean stuff I won't mention here. Has anyone tried denture cleaning tabs? I use to use these alot on stuff to clean super gunked up brown resin off of plastic and glass with awesome results. The brand I only used is efferdent (spelling) works like a champ. If this will nuke resin to oblivion im sure it will really clean an atomiser. On another note my old DJ boss has two DF-50 pink floyd smoke machines that are glycol (molecule crackers). He has been breathing that stuff for 25+ years so thick you can't see the other side of the room, every week on dj shows. He goes to the doctor if he sneezes wrong, and hes healthy as a horse. That should be some testament as to the safety of breathing glycol.

kinabaloo · 04-14-2009, 06:13 AM

Steradent ingredients :
Citric acid, potassium caroate, sodium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, PEG 150, sodium carbonate, sulfamic acid, malic acid, aroma, PEG 90, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate.

So citric acid + fizz action. I have wondeered before if cola works (when it does) because of the dissolved CO2 released. Perhaps bubbles can loosen the deposit. A bit of a long-shot but worth a try. Rinse well after.

04-11-2009, 08:23 AM	#26
BarryK Full Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex ENGLAND Posts: 129	For the last couple of months or so I've been soaking the atomisers in IPA for at least 24 hours to 36 hours - then hitting each end with the steam cleaner for 20-30 seconds. It's important to let the steam cleaner get up to maximum temperature, this allows some pressure to build up in the steam generator, the steam is then almost invisible, very hot and very dry. I find it best to pump the trigger a few times whilst I'm blasting the atts, this seems to help the pressure to rise a bit. When the steam is this hot the atomisers are dry and ready to use almost as soon as they cool down. The big disadvantage with soaking in IPA is that it softens the paint on the atomisers - but I quite like the stainless look anyway. Works for me............ Barry PS - you still get the situation where some atomisers just 'die' and nothing seems to bring 'em back __________________ "No amount of planning can ever replace dumb luck"

04-14-2009, 06:13 AM	#30
kinabaloo PV Master ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london uk / beijing china Posts: 3,395	Steradent ingredients : Citric acid, potassium caroate, sodium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, PEG 150, sodium carbonate, sulfamic acid, malic acid, aroma, PEG 90, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate. So citric acid + fizz action. I have wondeered before if cola works (when it does) because of the dissolved CO2 released. Perhaps bubbles can loosen the deposit. A bit of a long-shot but worth a try. Rinse well after. Last edited by kinabaloo; 04-14-2009 at 06:17 AM.

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04-09-2009, 02:18 AM	#21
Idahojo Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonners Ferry, ID Posts: 1,672	How did the experiment with the citric acid work? I bought some today and have 1 soaking it as I type. From the sounds of this I'm getting discouraged. Do I need to buy 100 atomizers?

04-09-2009, 02:48 AM	#23
That Guy Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 45	Wow, i am going to try the kettle thing

04-10-2009, 12:42 AM	#25
Duckies Super Member Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 586	If you are just looking to get rid of vape flavors, steaming will work. What Sun is referring to is the black carbon buildup on the mesh. I have only been vaping for 3 weeks and have yet to see the carbon buildup -- but I am using a grain alcohol soak + steam blast every week (you MUST reprime if you do this!) AND rotating atts to try to prevent that. It is working for me. Haven't lost an att yet -- but I am rotating about 10 of them. Your mileage may vary.

04-13-2009, 03:26 PM	#28
kinabaloo PV Master ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london uk / beijing china Posts: 3,395	While not convinced that pressured steam would be a good move, gentle steaming would be an alternative to a final rinse in distilled water.

04-14-2009, 05:51 AM	#29
mjones Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 158	Hey Hey, Wouldn't let me make a new thread, but I have an old hippie trick to clean stuff I won't mention here. Has anyone tried denture cleaning tabs? I use to use these alot on stuff to clean super gunked up brown resin off of plastic and glass with awesome results. The brand I only used is efferdent (spelling) works like a champ. If this will nuke resin to oblivion im sure it will really clean an atomiser. On another note my old DJ boss has two DF-50 pink floyd smoke machines that are glycol (molecule crackers). He has been breathing that stuff for 25+ years so thick you can't see the other side of the room, every week on dj shows. He goes to the doctor if he sneezes wrong, and hes healthy as a horse. That should be some testament as to the safety of breathing glycol.