1-flavor per clearomizer?

[Flux]

Hello,

Yet, another newbie question! Thanks to the veterans and experienced folk for answering my previous ultra-rudimentary questions...!

I am wondering what the typical protocol for using tanks/clearomizers is when it comes to filling them with juices. I've just started a few days ago and have several clearomizers on hand. I also have a lot of different flavors coming in through the mail; more flavors than I have clearomizers, actually!

So, my question is: do users typically keep one flavor per clearomizer? Or, is it ok to put a new flavor in, after cleaning/rinsing the clearomizer? Since I have more flavors than I do clearomizers, I would like to "re-purpose" some of the clearomizers to try out different flavors.

My current assumption is that it is best to keep one flavor per clearomizer because the wick soaks up the juice from the previous filling and retains it, even after a cleaning. Would this be true?

Thanks for any input!!

 

[Jewels]

One flavor per clearomiser is best - however you can wash them out and try to get rid of stubborn flavors by soaking in cheap vodka - then rinsing Well.
If you can't get rid of the taste you may have to spring for new wicks.

 

[Jewels]

Are your clearomizers rebuild-able?

 

[unknown_shooter]

youll learn that a few flavors seem to "stick" in a tank - menthol/mint for instance. you can get most of that flavor out with a rinse in vodka or mouthwash, i keep mine in "families" - usually one tank is menthols, another is tobacco, another is fruity flavors, and one more for chocolate.. coffee mix goes in the choco-tank, etc..

even if you arent a fan of colored tanks, it does minimize accidental surprise mixes..
that said, I got three-weeks out of my first clearo, simply by rinsing it out between flavors with cheap vodka.

if you have a tank that disassembles & has replaceable coils, you can do a pretty thorugh cleanout with just hot water..

 

[bacc.vap]

You can get most flavors out with a simple water rinse and dry burn, but there are some flavors that like to hang around a while.

 

[Baditude]

I keep up to a dozen cartotanks and a few clearomizers up and running simultaneously. Each have their own flavor in them, which makes it easy to go from one flavor to the next. I switch flavors (tanks) 3 - 4 times a day, as I like variety when I vape.

I've been vaping for over 1.5 years, so I've been able to find this many different flavors that I like in my collection. I spent a certain vaping budget each month to collect my juice attachments and try new flavors. It has been a satisfying plan of action that works for me.

Pictures of My Setup

 

[Kellycat]

About the only flavor I can't clean out of a clearo (or any type of setup in general, with silica wicks) is cinnamon. If you can replace the heads in your clearos, have one head per flavor 'family' as posted above, and rinse them in hot water or PGA/Everclear/vodka once in a while to keep them clean. The tanks themselves are pretty much just rinse with hot water and pour whatever you want in, as long as the heads come out to be cleaned.

 

[Flux]

Are your clearomizers rebuild-able?

No, I don't think they are rebuildable. They are the X2 clearomizers from smokelessimage.

It's ok, I think I might just purchase the smaller, slimmer clearomizers from SI in bulk. I think they are pretty cheap if you buy 10 or more

 

[Flux]

You can get most flavors out with a simple water rinse and dry burn, but there are some flavors that like to hang around a while.

So, a dry burn is just using an empty (recently cleaned) clearomizer attached to a battery and then "running" air through it? Sorry, the terminology is new to me!

 

[Flux]

It appears that keeping the clearomizers/heads and wicks within the same "family" of flavors is the way to go. I hand't thought about this method of organization and think it's a great idea. I will also buy a bottle of cheap vodka just for cleaning purposes.

Thanks, all, for the advice!!

 

[Baditude]

Flux, since you are a new vapor and likely haven't explored a lot of different flavors yet, I feel the need to caution you that there are some flavors that can crack or melt clearomizers and plastic tanks.

Something Safe for Cinnamon & Citrus Flavors?

 

[KjAthena]

I use evod's and wash them out and reuse with different flavors very often...the only flavor that stuck around was a strong mint. I also have protanks that have never held any flavors no matter how strong. I keep 6 tanks going at all times as I also like to switch flavors often everyday (I will fill each 1/2 full each morning) and I do rinse soak and leave my tanks and coils out to dry each night and refill in the mornings (a vodka soak once a week and I have never done a dry burn or rebuild)

 

[Flux]

Flux, since you are a new vapor and likely haven't explored a lot of different flavors yet, I feel the need to caution you that there are some flavors that can crack or melt clearomizers and plastic tanks.

Thanks for the heads-up, Baditude. Yes, during my research, I became aware of some juices disintegrating plastic tanks. I am looking to get into glass/pyrex tanks, but am still learning the ropes, so that will happen later down the road.

Thanks again for hooking me up with more information.

 

[bacc.vap]

So, a dry burn is just using an empty (recently cleaned) clearomizer attached to a battery and then "running" air through it? Sorry, the terminology is new to me!

Your clearomizers can't be taken apart easily, so it makes dry burning a little tuff, yet it still can be done if you so choose. The coils can last up to a month with regular cleaning, you have to decide if it's worth it to you to clean rather than just toss them when they don't perform anymore. Basically dry burning is putting them on your battery (it's best if it's a manual battery), after you rinse off the old juice, and firing the battery to burn off any hardened on juice residue. Check this video out for a good visual.How to clean and dry burn a clearomizer - YouTube One of the problems though with having a clearo that does'nt come apart is you can't squeeze the excess water out of the wicks, you can still dry burn, but it takes longer because you have to vaporize all that water. Give it a try if you like, it can save you some money.

 

[Baditude]

You'll find a lot of useful information in my blogs: Baditude's Blogs

 

[CaddyWhompus]

At the moment I have 3 different mini Vivi Novas and an an atomizer/drip tip setup to sample with. I usually have a juice designated to each clearo and once I run out I clean it and move on to a different flavor. I've found that even with a thorough cleaning the taste may linger from some flavors but after a few hits it tends to go away.

 

[draterrojam]

One flavor per clearomiser is best - however you can wash them out and try to get rid of stubborn flavors by soaking in cheap vodka - then rinsing Well.
If you can't get rid of the taste you may have to spring for new wicks.

When you clean with vodka, if you don't rinse "well", do you think it's hazardous if there is a little vodka in there? Sorry if this sounds dumb, still new to this whole thing.

 

[3bet]

When you clean with vodka, if you don't rinse "well", do you think it's hazardous if there is a little vodka in there? Sorry if this sounds dumb, still new to this whole thing.

As a noob myself I haven't used vodka to clean anything yet; but, I can say that it is bad to vape vodka! Don't put juice in it until the vodka has evaporated or you have thoroughly rinsed the wicks out.

 

[draterrojam]

As a noob myself I haven't used vodka to clean anything yet; but, I can say that it is bad to vape vodka! Don't put juice in it until the vodka has evaporated or you have thoroughly rinsed the wicks out.

Well, it's not like i filled it up. I just didn't let it dry all the way, then rinsed slightly with water. But I did get the slight smell of vodka. However, I think it was just from the stuff I poured down the sink. Just wanted to make sure.
Also, I googled vaporing vodka and it seems safe as there are a lot of new places that are making vaping cocktails. Kind of interesting concept...people trying to get drunk...faster.
Guess I'm probably being a little too cautious.

 

[diggyb]

I read about some vodka vaping bars in europe.

Buying the cheap stuff is the only way it gets used for cleaning in my house.