Atomizer Cleaning Method(s)?

[jblaque]

Hi all-

Well, I got my starter kit from Katy at the Smokeless Shop, and have been having lots of fun with it. Also happy to report that I'm down to 4 regular cigs a day (from an average of 20-25). Not bad after 30 years of analog smoking!

My (undoubtedly dumb) question to you veteran e-smokers is this: What is the safest and most effective way to clean a DSE901 atomizer, and how often do you do it?

Katy's instructions are to fill the atomizer with a little water, shake, drain, repeat a few times and place the atomizer, battery-side up, on a napkin to dry. Not knowing the actual internal construction of the atomizer, I'm wondering if water will harm it in any way and/or are there any other ways to keep it clean and clear...

Suggestions, tips, tricks, etc. would be most welcome. Thanks!

[youfillintheblank]

I used to swear by 99% rubbing alcohol, but now I've switched to boiling them (cheaper!!) I do mine by dropping them in a small pot of boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or so, every week. You can leave them dry overnight like Katy says, or use a hair dryer to force out the moisture if you can't wait. Boiling really does release more gunk and crap, if you clean with un-boiling water, I'd do it ever 2 days or so. I've been e-smoking for 7 weeks, boiling atomizers for about 4 or 5 and I haven't had one die yet.

If you let it get too dirty, it'll get to that "point of no return" and nothing will clean it all out properly.

Hi all-

Well, I got my starter kit from Katy at the Smokeless Shop, and have been having lots of fun with it. Also happy to report that I'm down to 4 regular cigs a day (from an average of 20-25). Not bad after 30 years of analog smoking!

My (undoubtedly dumb) question to you veteran e-smokers is this: What is the safest and most effective way to clean a DSE901 atomizer, and how often do you do it?

Katy's instructions are to fill the atomizer with a little water, shake, drain, repeat a few times and place the atomizer, battery-side up, on a napkin to dry. Not knowing the actual internal construction of the atomizer, I'm wondering if water will harm it in any way and/or are there any other ways to keep it clean and clear...

Suggestions, tips, tricks, etc. would be most welcome. Thanks!

[jblaque]

Ah, OK - so there's no internal parts that actually be harmed by alcohol or boiling water. That's great to know, thanks (and thanks for fielding the newbie question).

I used to swear by 99% rubbing alcohol, but now I've switched to boiling them (cheaper!!) I do mine by dropping them in a small pot of boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or so, every week. You can leave them dry overnight like Katy says, or use a hair dryer to force out the moisture if you can't wait. Boiling really does release more gunk and crap, if you clean with un-boiling water, I'd do it ever 2 days or so. I've been e-smoking for 7 weeks, boiling atomizers for about 4 or 5 and I haven't had one die yet.

If you let it get too dirty, it'll get to that "point of no return" and nothing will clean it all out properly.

[SuperStack]

I just heat up a mug of water in the microwave *really frikkin hot* then drop the atts in it for 5-10 minutes, along with a bit of dish-soap. Swirl it around a bit. Then rinse out with hot water under a tap and let dry.

That really seems to do the trick as well. Everyone has their own variation I guess. I haven't killed one doing it like this at least, so I'll keep using my method.

[GabbyD]

What if you did the boiling water and it's still a pretty hard draw? Is that one hopelessly clogged? I mean, I can use it, but it's not the most pleasant choice.

[jblaque]

Another good tip. Thank you!

I just heat up a mug of water in the microwave *really frikkin hot* then drop the atts in it for 5-10 minutes, along with a bit of dish-soap. Swirl it around a bit. Then rinse out with hot water under a tap and let dry.

That really seems to do the trick as well. Everyone has their own variation I guess. I haven't killed one doing it like this at least, so I'll keep using my method.

[youfillintheblank]

Probably....I haven't had one that bad. Something acidic might break it up, like soaking in hot vinegar. a few people on the forum have tried that with success.

What if you did the boiling water and it's still a pretty hard draw? Is that one hopelessly clogged? I mean, I can use it, but it's not the most pleasant choice.

[Kit]

best technique ive found is throw the atomizer over your shoulder in a random fashion!and but a new one on.
or try here....
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...-atomizer.html

[warbdan]

I soaked my favorite dse901 atty(it was a true vapor cannon) in gin overnight. The next day I rinsed it out, let it dry for another day. Now it has a really nasty burning metal taste. It's so bad I can't even use it. Any ideas on how I can save it? I have 3 others, but they don't perform as boldly as this one did.

[blondeambition3]

I soaked my favorite dse901 atty(it was a true vapor cannon) in gin overnight. The next day I rinsed it out, let it dry for another day. Now it has a really nasty burning metal taste. It's so bad I can't even use it. Any ideas on how I can save it? I have 3 others, but they don't perform as boldly as this one did.

did you 'prime' it with nic juice before using it?