atty cleaning

[phoenixfire]

I know this is probably a repeat but there is so much info here that I cant find what I want. I know I will probbably get 50 different answers, but thats OK.
What is the best way to clean 510 attys and can you clean them to often? I want to get the most life out of them. I have been cleaning them in vodka, blowing them out and baking them in the oven @ 175-200 deg untill dry. Is this good?

 

[Caffusss]

Well how do they work after that? I just rinse them soak in alcohol rinse with ot water blow them out real good and dry over night....They work better than before I cleaned them but dont seem as good as brad new ones. I tried dry burning..but I have to many distractions and have blown to many that way.

 

[dspin]

You don't fix something that isn't broke. Blow them out and let them drain overnight. A good solution to use is (I forget the name right now) anyway its for cleaning bridges and retainers. I posted this once a couple months ago

 

[Liv2Ski]

I just blow them out each night. If they act up a hot tap water wash and blow then a quick dry burm. If they still misbehave I hit them with 5.5 to 6 volts and if that does not work to the trash can they go. I know some people like to wash/rinse/bake etc. but I just find it is not worth it to me.

 

[icemanx3]

LOL "to the trash they go"!

Easiest fastest way for me that works perfectly, is like stated above...rinse under hot water. I usually force water through both ends, then I run isopropyl alcohol through them, blow them out, and dry burn till the sizzlin stops and I can see that coil glow real good. Never lost an atty. All that takes 5-10 mins max.

ice

 

[radiokaos]

I rarely clean atties. I think it does more harm then good. I found blowing and a simple rinse works well for me.

 

[phoenixfire]

Well, I can't compare them to new because my entire set up (3eGo batts # 5 attys) was a hand me down from a friend that had just upgraded to a vv PV. After I got home with them I cleaned them and dried them in the oven. There was a noticeable difference. Smother draw and more vapor, a lot more vapor. If you are afraid you might get distracted anbd forget them in the oven just preheat to 175-200 deg, turn off the oven and put them in. It only takes about 5 - 10 min. for them to dry but a lot can happen in that much time.

 

[ledouxmike]

I don't dry mine. I just blow out from the battery end with a paper towel inside. Then reprime and vape. I've read that other people do the same. Hope it's not bad for them.

 

[Caffusss]

I read some where just soak in white viniger 20 min then rinse and then blow out...no need for drying. Prime with juice like a new atty and use as usual. I have tried this and it works....but it takes a few min for it to start working good. Maybe do to the extra water.

 

[ledouxmike]

How long does it take for an atty that has dried overnight to start working properly?

 

[mwa102464]

How long does it take for an atty that has dried overnight to start working properly?

Hit it with the hairdryer really good to completely dry after the wash, prime with some PG and it's ready immediately this way.!!

 

[Caffusss]

Atty unkeep can be confusing...you hear so many diff things from many diff people, I heard drying them all the way can be bad for them.

 

[JWebb]

Phoenix: I think what MWA said works well and so does what Caffusss said, I have tried both and they work great and not lost one yet, except when I accidently forgot and put an LR atty on high voltage with a Provari, and burn it up.

 

[Worldgod]

Local guy told me he uses a peroxide soak...personally for quick maintenance I have just blown them out and dry burned for a couple seconds and seems to work good on mine

 

[KeithB]

This is the method I use:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ction-method.html?highlight=highping+cleaning

 

[Chornbro]

This is the method I use:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ction-method.html?highlight=highping+cleaning

Wow, thank you... best method I've found, cleaned my atty back to new!

 

[KeithB]

I like it too, but with the eGo Mega cylinders I use it takes MUCH longer to dry them out. I've found it helpful it blow out as much water as I can, put them on the battery and flick a lot more water out before starting the drying phase. I aim at a window shade so I can hear the water flying out.

BTW, it's not MY method, just one I like.

 

[Boodle]

Seems like 24 hours rather than overnight to get them really dry. I use hot water rinse, white vinegar soak for 30 min, rinse and let set for 24 hrs.

Read here about filling with baking soda then vinegar - causes volcanic reaction and deep cleans. Rinse and let dry. I want to try that.

 

[Eternityroad]

I blow them out when I change flavors. Rinse them about once a week in hot water. Hold the atty in a tweezer and run under hot water. After that I blow dry with a hair dryer and I am good to go OR I let them sit overnight after rinsing.