Are clearomizers really this complicated?

[Karma]

I am seeing a lot of people talking about rebuilding coils and re-wicking CE4's and so on. I am wondering... What do I do with a "standard" CE4 or Vivi nova? Is it okay to not use a variable voltage battery? AAAAH I am confused.

I am barely tech savvy enough to avoid wearing my e-liquid most of the time and I am almost afraid to order any clearos now because I burn them up so fast and get a lot of DOA's

 

[djsvapour]

The "old" stardust CE4s weren't rebuildable - that's why I don't like them.

CE5s or Vision V3s have replaceable heads and work great on standard ego batteries. Rebuilding coils is not that straightforward, but for some people it's worth it. I learned how to do it (and test them on a meter) but these days, I get 2 weeks out of an Evod clearo so just pay for ready-made.

I must have 10 re-wicked Nova Heads in my box....but I'm in Birmingham, UK.

 

[AngelsBreath]

I must have 10 re-wicked Nova Heads in my box....but I'm in Birmingham, UK.

This just kinda tickled me cause I'm in Birmingham Alabama, US lol

 

[SupplyDaddy]

If you don't want the hassle of "complicated", you don't have to go there!
K.I.S.S. still exists and always will.

 

[Ferrel1134]

I just buy replacement coils for my kangers. With a lil girl at home that I spend all my time on and with I don't have the time or willpower to build coils or wicks or heads.

 

[Thompson]

Clearomizers are probably the least complicated delivery system available. Fill & vape with the occasional cleaning or changing of the head.

Rebuilding isn't necessary, but the mark up on purchasing heads is too costly imo. I personally hate waste & try to reduce it whenever possible.

Faxed in on the Mojo Wire

 

[Rusty S.]

I, too, am technologically declined. I get by keeping it simple.

I bought a Kanger T2 tank from Vaporbeast for $5, and a 5-pack of replacement heads is $7 (these prices include shipping). No leaks, no fuss, and changing the heads is easy.

The heads last about a week, probably because I use a clear fruity-flavored juice (grape or blueberry) and dilute it with unflavored. Every Friday, whether I need to or not, I remove the old head, wash the tank, and install a fresh head. If the old head's been performing fine, I'll wash that, too and store it in my just-in-case box. A 5-pack of heads lasts me a while.

You're right, unless you enjoy fiddling with your gear, you should pursue a less complicated route. I'm too busy with other things to put much more thought into it than I have. Maybe later, but for now I'm content.

 

[Alter]

I find the clearo's high maintance, but worth the extra time to clean them, dry burn the crap out. Once you notice they aren't performing like they use to, take them apart and clean which is real easy. I got just about a month out of my C4 wick before I had to throw it out and IMO that pretty good since I vaped a whole lotta juice through it before it died. I do remove and clean the o-rings, grooves and all the threads with rubbing alcohol cause once the juice gets behind the o-rings it will leak no matter how old the clearo is.

 

[heroinesick]

I rebuy heads for my kangers, and rewick my vivi nova myself. Maybe one day I'll rewick my Kanger bottom coils, but they're relatively inexpensive and last FOREVER in comparison to a vivi nova, so I don't mind.

 

[Karma]

This just kinda tickled me cause I'm in Birmingham Alabama, US lol

And I am in Enterprise Alabama, but have lived near Birmingham before!

 

[Karma]

So, if I manage to get a couple of weeks out of a clearo I am not doing that bad? I know they talk like it's something that is supposed to last and last at the local e-cig stores, but not for me =(.

 

[Ferrel1134]

Karma that's why i do ones like kanger t3 mt3 or evod because I just replace coils. Way cheaper than a full clearo.

 

[DeeDee1234]

A coupleof weeks outof a c4 isn't bad. I have gotten more and less. Cleaning them out with hot water and maybe a vinager or alchol bath can extend the life out of some of them. I use the kanger products and get more life of out of them and then replace the coils. It's cheaper and a better product imo.

 

[d.charles.harrison]

Cheap clearos not woth the money the ones ive tried were straight garbage thats why i bought 2 evods and a vivi nova and they are a much better vape and much less hassle dont get discouraged just keep looking for what works for you

 

[Karma]

Well, usually I just use the big dual coil metal Smoks or boge cartridges lately, but I fixed a CE5 I had and enjoyed using it until I dropped it onto the pavement this morning =(. Now I need to find a place that doesn't charge a right leg for them.

 

[DancingHeretik]

So, if I manage to get a couple of weeks out of a clearo I am not doing that bad? I know they talk like it's something that is supposed to last and last at the local e-cig stores, but not for me =(.

Is that the same "they" that say each pre-filled carto is equal to a pack of cigarettes?

 

[Ferrel1134]

Try replaceable part clearos.

 

[Coldpunk]

I'm all about my evod recently. Three tanks in and not a single leak or gurgle. Other than the gogo tanks(that require a gogo battery) the evod is where it's at for me.