Bad oily taste coming from two new ego-t attys. Worried they are fakes.

[Rypp]

Hi,

I got my ego-T today, kinda worried that it's some cheap chinese knock off as the shop I ordered it from in Greece had it shipped in from HK (I didnt realise this until after I ordered)

Anyway I have been getting a really, really nasty oily taste when trying both the atomizers that came in the kit, I tried blowing any primer out, there was none. I blew so damn hard my cheeks hurt and not a drop was on the tissue.

I have been trying for about an hour to clear this oily taste, I thought it would go once the wick had enough of my juice on it but its still there, so I fired up the atty without a cartridge in it and the oily taste / smell is definitely coming from the coil, im 100% sure because of the smell of the smoke.

I just ran them both under some real hot water and im leaving them overnight and will try and dryburn one tomorrow to see if it helps. I'm also gonna order an atomizer from a UK store because I'm now worried that maybe this taste is coming from whatever cheap materials were used (if it is a knock off)

I have searched everywhere for some advice on this and I'm getting nowhere fast. Are there any other tips for this? I cannot believe this is normal and I'm convinced it's not primer giving this taste, it's really that bad I cant even take it into my mouth.

Many thanks guys.

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome to ECF , but just so you know , most devices are made in China , Ego as well . They are sold under different names , but it sounds like your problem is from the atty , not the device itself . Try soaking them in Vodka , or pure grain alcohol for a few hours , blow them out , and give them a go . No need to wait overnite for drying . The alcohol evaperates fairly quickly . I don't know if you can get them , in the UK , but if you can , get a few mini Vivi-Novas , work very well on the Ego's and clones . Good luck

 

[Rypp]

Thanks for the advice, got them soaking in Vodka at the moment but I ordered a CE4 Clearo just in case this doesn't work. Will probably get a Vivi Nova soon too.