Aspire Nautilus - Switching E-Juice Help

[PuppyWasher]

Hi everyone! This is current list of steps involved with cleaning my Aspire nautilus. This information has been compiled using several forums, and sourcing from many different posts, so it is not a definitive step-by-step instruction set. I'm looking for tips, suggestions, and modifications to these steps to produce the best possible non-alcohol based cleaning method. If anybody suspects that a step is dangerous, or may hard the components, please notify me!

1) Place all components into a wide mug, fill with boiling water, preferably from a kettle. Do not microwave.

- Make sure that all the components are cover by the water.
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2) Place components into cup of 1:1 water/vinegar solution. Soak for a variable amount of time, depending on e-liquid strength/thickness, etc.

- Minimum or maximum time is unknown [input please].​

3) Repeat step 1, replacing the water until it is somewhat odorless.

- So far, I have not been able to produce an entirely odorless water. Still investigating.​

4) Dry components. They need to be entirely dry.

- Speeding this up would be ideal. I have a feeling that an oven even at low temperatures would ruin the heads. Blowdrying should be fine.
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Notes:
- Do not dry burn nautilus heads.
- Alternatives to vinegar exist, such as denture tablets, alcohol, even Coke (supposedly!), but I'm looking at a primarily vinegar based solution, as it is cheaper and more readily available for me, at least.

I would like to make a special thank you to LR40K for his help!

 

[LR40K]

Completely disassemble the Nautilus and then its up to you. Some run it under hot water, some soak it in vodka or Everclear. Some soak it in water right after it's come to a boil, most using water use distilled. Some soak it in hot water using generic no flavor denture tabs. Some even use ultrasonic cleaners. I do the Everclear route.

As for the coil, either use a fresh one for the new flavor or include the old one in the cleaning. You'll just need to make sure to let it sit long enough to completely dry out. Careful if you used canned air on it, don't dislodge the coils or the filler material/wick.

Once it's dried, assemble it and fill it as normal but remember to prime it first. That dry wick will make the taste nasty till the new e-juice soaks in.

One thing, the pin on the bottom of the base of the tank that makes connection with whatever device you screw it into..
There is a small spring down there. Make sure to blow that out really good after cleaning, I forgot on one of mine and it rusts real quick.

 

[PuppyWasher]

Completely disassemble the Nautilus and then its up to you. Some run it under hot water. Some soak it in water right after it's come to a boil, most using water use distilled.

How long should it be soaked for? I've seen people recommend an 8-hour vinegar/water (1:1 ratio) soak, so I've tried that, but it always tastes wrong after drying. I'm avoiding using alcohol for the moment, looking for alternatives.

As for the coil, either use a fresh one for the new flavor or include the old one in the cleaning. You'll just need to make sure to let it sit long enough to completely dry out. Careful if you used canned air on it, don't dislodge the coils or the filler material/wick.

Once it's dried, assemble it and fill it as normal but remember to prime it first. That dry wick will make the taste nasty till the new e-juice soaks in.

One thing, the pin on the bottom of the base of the tank that makes connection with whatever device you screw it into..
There is a small spring down there. Make sure to blow that out really good after cleaning, I forgot on one of mine and it rusts real quick.

Cheers for the advice! I know that there are a lot of methods, so if anybody else has any input, please do weigh in! From what I've so far inferred, so far my cleaning regime looks like this:

1) Place all components into a wide mug, fill with boiling water, preferably from a kettle.
2) Place components into cup of 1:1 water/vinegar solution. Soak for unknown amount of time.
3) Repeat step 1.
4) Dry components. Do not dry burn Nautilus heads, but ensure that it is completely dry.

Ambiguous steps are highlighted in red.

 

[LR40K]

How long should it be soaked for? I've seen people recommend an 8-hour vinegar/water (1:1 ratio) soak, so I've tried that, but it always tastes wrong after drying.

That is going to depend on the type of juice you had in previously. Stronger juices will linger longer. For me and the ones I use an eight hour soak would be beyond excessive.

Perhaps your solution isn't either entirely cleaning the wick/filler material or isn't being completely removed when you rinse. If it is just lingering in the that material you may just have to write it off and use a new coil.

The rest of the tank is just metal and glass and should clean pretty easy. I have seen mention of people having issues with the silicon rings holding stronger juices longer like coffee or cinnamon. If that's the case you may need to try one of the other methods like vodka/Everclear.

The ring below the drip tip can come out if you're careful and the bottom one is pretty exposed, may want to get a soft toothbrush and scrub them with your solution.

If you use a new coil and the taste is still there and you think it is from those rings you may want to fire off an email to Aspire for cleaning recommendations or maybe even see about replacing them.

 

[Heady Glass Gallery]

This was super helpful for me. I just ordered nautilus tanks and I was totally unsure of how to properly clean them out. Thank god for the beginners forum haha

 

[PuppyWasher]

That is going to depend on the type of juice you had in previously. Stronger juices will linger longer. For me and the ones I use an eight hour soak would be beyond excessive.

How long do you soak for, with your juices? Or, better yet, what is the average soak time, for the average e-juice?

Check the edited post above, I included my current non-alcohol cleaning regime. Any revisions, tips, changes?

This was super helpful for me. I just ordered nautilus tanks and I was totally unsure of how to properly clean them out. Thank god for the beginners forum haha

Don't use the instructions I included up above yet, I'm still modifying them based on feedback. The microwave may possibly be a bad step.

 

[LR40K]

Only heat the water in the microwave. Do NOT put any parts of the tank in the microwave.

I use either Everclear or the denture tabs. My juices are mostly light tobaccos and menthols. The heaviest I use is Boba's Bounty but I use it a lot and don't really taste a difference if any is left over. I'm luckily past the point of experimenting with a wide range of flavors and switching tanks.

Things to consider on soak times, in my experience anyway. Mileage varies.
1. Light juices usually clean out easier than dark juices.
2. A flavor like maybe watermelon will clean out easier than a toffee or cinnamon.
3. The strength of your cleaning solution. A more "harsh" solution like vodka/Everclear usually need a shorter time than a more gentle method.

You'll have to experiment with the different solutions. You've got a baseline for your current tank/flavor with your eight hours of vinegar. Try one of the other methods for maybe twenty minutes, rinse and dry and test. It's a pain but there are too many variables for a set answer to work.

I also do not do any dry burns on the coils.

 

[PuppyWasher]

Only heat the water in the microwave. Do NOT put any parts of the tank in the microwave.

Gotcha. I'll amend my list.

I use either Everclear or the denture tabs. My juices are mostly light tobaccos and menthols. The heaviest I use is Boba's Bounty but I use it a lot and don't really taste a difference if any is left over. I'm luckily past the point of experimenting with a wide range of flavors and switching tanks.

Currently don't have alcohol or denture tabs on hand. I'll keep them in mind for the future though.

Another question. Let's say I use an e-liquid that I dislike. Will the internal tube of the upper component (not the tank, but the internal tube of the metal screw-on that connects the drip tip to the tank) need much, if any of a cleaning? In other words, will the vapor itself have an impact (if any) on future vapes? Or is it negligible?

And a second question! With the initial/final boiling, how long do you leave the components in the water for?

To anybody reading this thread, if you have experience with vinegar soaking, please speak up! I'm looking for information on how long to soak for.

 

[LR40K]

Another question. Let's say I use an e-liquid that I dislike. Will the internal tube of the upper component (not the tank, but the internal tube of the metal screw-on that connects the drip tip to the tank) need much, if any of a cleaning?

No. There will be condensation in there due to the vapor but the soak will take care of that. I just used canned air and blow it out after soaking or just let it air dry. Same goes for the drip tip too. Vape condensation will be in that too but again the soak and dry will remove it.

And a second question! With the initial/final boiling, how long do you leave the components in the water for?

For me, till the water is cool/room temp or I remember that I have stuff soaking.

 

[kaoticspik]

Glad I found this thread I have also been curious as to what is the best route to clean the Nautilus.

 

[jamesdshone]

My cleaning of any clearomizer:
STEP 1 - Unscrew bottom cap with coil assembly.
STEP 2 - Rinse everything else with any temperature water.
STEP 3 - Fill, reassemble, vape.

 

[PuppyWasher]

My cleaning of any clearomizer:
STEP 1 - Unscrew bottom cap with coil assembly.
STEP 2 - Rinse everything else with any temperature water.
STEP 3 - Fill, reassemble, vape.

This works for some, but not for me. I've found that after doing this, the flavor becomes very...unhappy.

 

[Clark F]

I did this last week and let them set in vinegar - water for about 10-15 minutes then rised with hot water, cleaned with paper towel, and let it sit for 1/2 hour. Seemed to work fine, did this to all of them.

Gotcha. I'll amend my list.


Currently don't have alcohol or denture tabs on hand. I'll keep them in mind for the future though.

Another question. Let's say I use an e-liquid that I dislike. Will the internal tube of the upper component (not the tank, but the internal tube of the metal screw-on that connects the drip tip to the tank) need much, if any of a cleaning? In other words, will the vapor itself have an impact (if any) on future vapes? Or is it negligible?

And a second question! With the initial/final boiling, how long do you leave the components in the water for?

To anybody reading this thread, if you have experience with vinegar soaking, please speak up! I'm looking for information on how long to soak for.

 

[jkhtx]

I've used a hair dryer to dry my Nautilus coils when I didn't want to wait for them to air dry. Worked like a charm.

 

[spartanstew]

Here's how I do mine:

Unscrew base and refill liquid. Screw base back on. Vape.

Every couple of weeks, replace head.


I've been doing that with my Nautilus for a few months now without issue.

 

[masons169]

howdy yall. thanks for the info. just got mine yesterday, and havent finished the 1st tank. i was wondering about cleaning for changing flavors. beacuase i usually hit on 4 or 5 flavors thru various tanks. i cant wait to try more thru this booger. is there a reason why you dont DRY burn these coils. does it ruin them. any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Skeebo]

Here's how I do mine:

Unscrew base and refill liquid. Screw base back on. Vape.

Every couple of weeks, replace head.


I've been doing that with my Nautilus for a few months now without issue.

I've heard you can burn that watchamicallit wicking/cotton/white stuff in there, causing a nasty flavor change. But, then again, I hear some do it and it's fine. I don't know. Sorry, I know I'm not helping you at all. I'm kinda new at all this.

Edited to add: thanks for starting this thread and to all responders. It's been very helpful.

 

[dgraves66701]

Here's what I do with my coils. Drop them in a jar of everclear for several days, dry burn at 4.5 volts until clean, drop them into everclear for several more days, rinse with water and let dry. I keep them in a little votive candle holder and grab one when needed.

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