Probably a stupid Question

[nikkysikk]

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to vaping, but I'm learning quick. I just have a dumb question:

I have a 510-T and no air gets through my atomizer. I haven't tried cleaning it yet, as I have no clue what the best method would be. I don't want to ruin it and it sucks I can't use it atm.

Thanks for any and all help

 

[Keiwie]

So this is tricky as how to answer. I know of this lady who asked me why her ego-c wasn't letting her get airflow, simple answer was that she was using 100% vg (vegetable glycerin) which as you may know is VERY thick. That fixed her problem, I also took a look at the unit itself and it seemed perfectly fine, I even went so far as to clean it. The point is, it could be your unit and/or mouthpiece is clogged, and it is very possible that the juice you're vaping on is too thick. Try cleaning it with a paper towel and q tips, if it doesn't work take a look at your juice. If your juice is too thick, thin it out with pg (propylene glycol) I hope this helps you out!

 

[wv2win]

You could just need a new atomizer. The best cleaning solvent is PGA (pure grain alcohol) - Everclear. If you don't have that, get the highest proof unflavored vodka. Shake it in the coil a good three or four times and then set and let dry. You might need to dry-burn it also. Don't use rubbing alcohol unless you like the nasty taste of rubbing alcohol.

If you use the PGA every day or so, you will eliminate much of the build up on a new atty.

 

[Katya]

Are you sure your tank cap is pierced all the way through and has no "hanging chads" stuck on it (or floating in your tank)?

 

[Oktyabr]

I'd listen to the bird of wisdom. She knows what she's talking about!

 

[Hitmetwice]

Have you tried popping out the tank and blowing any excess juice out of the atomiser into a tissue?

 

[NGAHaze]

Not a dumb question at all ... as you can see, there are several possibilities. If you haven't cleaned your atty in a while and you've tried other cartridges, I'd say try cleaning your atty with PGA as was suggested by wv2win. This is what I use as well and I've had some attys last far longer than what would be considered normal. Are you adding your own juice or using pre-filled cartridges?

 

[Dana A]

Their are NO stupid questions around here friend

 

[DavidOH]

Their are NO stupid questions around here friend

I use cheap 110 proof vodka. Everclear cost to much.

 

[Sovran]

Unless they have redesigned the 510-T, Dont try and dry burn it. The atty is poly filled and dry burning will ruin it. Darker juices will clog them up quicker and require cleaning or replacement more often than clear juices.

 

[Katya]

I'd listen to the bird of wisdom. She knows what she's talking about!

Hehe... Learned the hard way.

Hello, Oktyabr!

 

[Katya]

Unless they have redesigned the 510-T, Dont try and dry burn it. The atty is poly filled and dry burning will ruin it. Darker juices will clog them up quicker and require cleaning or replacement more often than clear juices.

Sovran. 510-T atties do not have any polyfill in them--they are tank atties.

 

[Sovran]

Perhaps changes have been made. I pulled out my old 510-T (genuine) to check and see IIRC and sure enough there is a white cotton like material in the atty. The tank/mouthpiece sits right on top of this material to feed the coil. Even though I dont use it anymore, I keep it around for sentimental reasons. It was my first bit of kit that got me started analog free.

 

[John Alexander]

The only way to get smart is to keep asking "stupid" questions. I know from experience.