Ok, here is my first post.
I got the idea from Shortstuff116. I have just included a few steps and pictures to make it easier, perhaps more user friendly.
Key Concepts
1. Rinse
2. Use Denture Cleaner
3. Dry Burn
Cleaning Using Fixodent (Denture Cleaner)
-The Bridge (Nickel Mesh) has been removed for this Tutorial and Clarity
-2.5 Ohms 510 Atomizer used
-All pictures are clickable
Step One: Remove Atomizer from cartridge and power source
Step Two: Rinse Atomizer under warm water
Step Three: Blow the remaining water from the Atomizer
Step Four: Get hot water, Atomizer, and Denture Cleaner Tablet ready
Step Five: Drop in Atomizer and Tablet
Step Six: Let sit overnight (For this review I let it sit for ~20min)
Step Seven: Rinse out Atomizer under warm water
Step Eight: Heat up Atomizer until coils begin to glow
Step Nine: Slowly increase the time that the button is pushed making more of the coil glow at once
Step Ten: Once the Atomizer has stopped sizzling, it is dry. Maintain a high glow for 5-10 Seconds. Wisps of smoke will come from the atomizer, it should smell bad. Allow the atomizer 30 seconds to cool down and repeat again 5-10 seconds. Do this until either there is no more smoke or you have done 4 cycles of heat & cool.
Step Eleven: Re-Submerge in your Denture Cleaner for about 15 minutes swirling occasionally (you may use another tablet if you have extra)
Step Twelve: Rinse under warm water again
Step Thirteen: Blow out the atomizer
Step Fourteen: Press button a few times to heat up the Atomizer, we dont want the atomizer to get too hot (This is Drying Only)
Step Fifteen: Add a few drops of e-liquid to prime the Atomizer for use (Wait 1 min after adding the drops to allow the atomizer to become moist)
Enjoy Vaping!
Notes:
Before:
After:
Denture Cleaner (Fixodent):
Credit goes to Shortstuff116 where the steps were outlined for me in this thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-maintenance/85029-5-months-510-atty-cleaning.html
Helpful Tips:
1. Swirling the Denture Cleaner does help clean the Atomizer better, although it isn't required
2. Polident for Smokers may work better then the Fixodent I used
3. A 5 Volt USB Passthrough helps because of the increased voltage from 3.7V and not needing to recharge batteries
FAQ:
Q: What type of power source was used?
A: A 5 Volt USB Passthrough from Madvapes.
Q: How long do you press the button for during a dry burn?
A: Instead of one long press its a series of presses in order to slowly heat the coil.
Q: What type of Atomizers does this work for?
A: All of my 510 Atomizers from Madvapes work (1.7,2.5,3.2 Ohms) the 1.7 is a LR Atomizer. Just be cautious of how quickly the lower ohm Atomizers heat up.
Q: Does this shorten the lifespan of the Atomizer?
A: There is much debate, for me I don't think so, look at your toaster does it still work after a dryburn?
Q: Whats so special about denture cleaner?
A: It acts as a Effervescent, Anti-Bacterial, Detergent, and Whitener.
-Effervescent: It bubbles to agitate gunk off the Atomizer (Sodium Bicarb & Citric Acid)
-Anti-Bacterial: Kills Bacteria
-Detergent: Sodium Polyphosphate + others
-Whitener: Sodium Perborate & Potassium Monopersulfate
Q: What if the atomizer is still dirty?
A: Repeat steps One through Fifteen, If that doesn't work you may need another Atomizer.
Q: What if my atomizer now tastes bad?
A: Remove your drip tip or Cartridge and press the button, make sure you don't see the coil glowing. If the coil glows you haven't primed the Atomizer with enough E-Liquid. Perhaps it is still Dirty.
Q: Can you use an automatic battery for this?
A: Yes, but not easily and I don't recommend it.
Q: Whats the worst that could happen?
A: You break the Atomizer by allowing it to get too hot (white-hot). Orange or slightly bright orange isn't too hot.
Q: What is a dryburn?
A: It is when the Atomizer is heated without any E-liquid on it and the coils become orange hot.
Q: What is a Bridge?
A: A nickel mesh extension from the coils allowing the E-liquid to wick from your cartridge.
Please only post comments regarding this method only. We don't need a method war to ensue.
Thanks for reading,
~Yigs
I got the idea from Shortstuff116. I have just included a few steps and pictures to make it easier, perhaps more user friendly.
Key Concepts
1. Rinse
2. Use Denture Cleaner
3. Dry Burn
Cleaning Using Fixodent (Denture Cleaner)
-The Bridge (Nickel Mesh) has been removed for this Tutorial and Clarity
-2.5 Ohms 510 Atomizer used
-All pictures are clickable
Step One: Remove Atomizer from cartridge and power source
Step Two: Rinse Atomizer under warm water
Step Three: Blow the remaining water from the Atomizer
Step Four: Get hot water, Atomizer, and Denture Cleaner Tablet ready
Step Five: Drop in Atomizer and Tablet
Step Six: Let sit overnight (For this review I let it sit for ~20min)
Step Seven: Rinse out Atomizer under warm water
Step Eight: Heat up Atomizer until coils begin to glow
Step Nine: Slowly increase the time that the button is pushed making more of the coil glow at once
Step Ten: Once the Atomizer has stopped sizzling, it is dry. Maintain a high glow for 5-10 Seconds. Wisps of smoke will come from the atomizer, it should smell bad. Allow the atomizer 30 seconds to cool down and repeat again 5-10 seconds. Do this until either there is no more smoke or you have done 4 cycles of heat & cool.
Step Eleven: Re-Submerge in your Denture Cleaner for about 15 minutes swirling occasionally (you may use another tablet if you have extra)
Step Twelve: Rinse under warm water again
Step Thirteen: Blow out the atomizer
Step Fourteen: Press button a few times to heat up the Atomizer, we dont want the atomizer to get too hot (This is Drying Only)
Step Fifteen: Add a few drops of e-liquid to prime the Atomizer for use (Wait 1 min after adding the drops to allow the atomizer to become moist)
Enjoy Vaping!
Notes:
Before:
After:
Denture Cleaner (Fixodent):
Credit goes to Shortstuff116 where the steps were outlined for me in this thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-maintenance/85029-5-months-510-atty-cleaning.html
Helpful Tips:
1. Swirling the Denture Cleaner does help clean the Atomizer better, although it isn't required
2. Polident for Smokers may work better then the Fixodent I used
3. A 5 Volt USB Passthrough helps because of the increased voltage from 3.7V and not needing to recharge batteries
FAQ:
Q: What type of power source was used?
A: A 5 Volt USB Passthrough from Madvapes.
Q: How long do you press the button for during a dry burn?
A: Instead of one long press its a series of presses in order to slowly heat the coil.
Q: What type of Atomizers does this work for?
A: All of my 510 Atomizers from Madvapes work (1.7,2.5,3.2 Ohms) the 1.7 is a LR Atomizer. Just be cautious of how quickly the lower ohm Atomizers heat up.
Q: Does this shorten the lifespan of the Atomizer?
A: There is much debate, for me I don't think so, look at your toaster does it still work after a dryburn?
Q: Whats so special about denture cleaner?
A: It acts as a Effervescent, Anti-Bacterial, Detergent, and Whitener.
-Effervescent: It bubbles to agitate gunk off the Atomizer (Sodium Bicarb & Citric Acid)
-Anti-Bacterial: Kills Bacteria
-Detergent: Sodium Polyphosphate + others
-Whitener: Sodium Perborate & Potassium Monopersulfate
Q: What if the atomizer is still dirty?
A: Repeat steps One through Fifteen, If that doesn't work you may need another Atomizer.
Q: What if my atomizer now tastes bad?
A: Remove your drip tip or Cartridge and press the button, make sure you don't see the coil glowing. If the coil glows you haven't primed the Atomizer with enough E-Liquid. Perhaps it is still Dirty.
Q: Can you use an automatic battery for this?
A: Yes, but not easily and I don't recommend it.
Q: Whats the worst that could happen?
A: You break the Atomizer by allowing it to get too hot (white-hot). Orange or slightly bright orange isn't too hot.
Q: What is a dryburn?
A: It is when the Atomizer is heated without any E-liquid on it and the coils become orange hot.
Q: What is a Bridge?
A: A nickel mesh extension from the coils allowing the E-liquid to wick from your cartridge.
Please only post comments regarding this method only. We don't need a method war to ensue.
Thanks for reading,
~Yigs
