BEST METHOD for Cleaning Nicotine Gunk out of KR808D-1 Batteries???

[Camborg80-Trey]

Good evening all!

Before I begin, I'd just like to say how awesome it is to be a part of this community. I started vaping about 6 months ago and haven't looked back.

Now, I have a very important question to ask you guys. After about a week's use, my KR808D-1 batteries get extremely gunked up (and this is with me using the best, most "dryest" of refilling techniques with my cartomizers) and I CANNOT for the life of me get the o-ring part that connects to the cartomizer looking sliver and shiny and PRESTINE like the first time you use the dang thing.

I've tried cleaning it using a toothbrush head AND a pipe cleaner with rubbing alcohol, but the black gunk around the o-ring just refuses to come out. I know it might not be a big deal as long as the holes on the side are cleaned (or it might not...still a noob lol!), but I really want to get that part of the battery looking DANG spanking new everytime I clean it to ensure it performs and charges at optimum performance.

I was thinking of using acetone, or gunk remover, but I'm afraid that it might not work, how to apply it to this part of the battery without damaging it, and if it would be even HEALTHY for me to vape it, even after cleaning it!

I also was thinking soaking the ends of the battery in an inch of gasoline to maybe dissolve out all the nasty black gunk but I'm not sure if it'd be healthy or even effective!

PLEASE, does anyone out there know of some safe, efficient strategies for cleaning out ALL the gunk on the cartomizer end of the battery? I've looked and not seen many topics on this, so maybe I'm being a bit of a stickler here, but I want the best performance and lasting quality as possible.

Any input out there would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks again guys, feels good to join the community finally!

 

[Nightseer]

If they are manual, you can use a carto condom to "soak" it in alcohol for a few then try.........

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Now by alcohol, do you mean rubbing alcohol? How long should I let it soak...overnight? And has anyone tried this with great success?

Thanks again for the response Nightseer!

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Bumpity Bump Bump!

 

[Nightseer]

Sorry-went to bed

I hold mine with condom end downward for about 5 minutes to soak-then wipe off and check it, and do it again if necessary. Mine don't get as gunked as yours seems to be, but it's worth a shot.......and this ONLY works for sealed batteries........do NOT try on automaticvs.

 

[klamathkid]

KR808D-1 batteries are not sealed - even the manuals.

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Alright, well I tried that method out and it didn't really improve the cleaning performance....I still can't get that shiny, PRISTINE look that the unused batteries have.

Any other takers?

 

[Nightseer]

Wierd-mine seem to be............with silicone or something in the hole, but sealed is sealed. And yes-both came that way.

KR808D-1 batteries are not sealed - even the manuals.

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Still haven't had much success....

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Anybody else have any advice? Perhaps acetone or even gasoline? The rubbing alcohol is not doing good at dissolving the gunk on the o ring.

 

[TypeOholic]

A big NO to gasoline. I use 91% iso alcohol that I got at walmart. It will remove pretty much anything juice related.

First off, some 808 batteries are sealed, some are not. I have some of each. My older ones with the black rubber button are not sealed. The newer ones with the brass button are sealed. You should be able to clearly see if there is a hole that goes all the way in to the battery. I tried taking pictures but could not get a good shot of the hole.

The center hole, sealed or not is easy to clean. Just take the corner of a tissue, roll it between your fingers until pointy and jam it in there.

The ring around the outside of the battery connection is a little tougher. Some are narrower than others. I have been able to get the corner of a paper towel in some and twist the battery around and get it clean. For the narrower gap, you can use a piece of cardstock, like a piece of junk mail or a business card to get in there and then twist the battery. The gaps on my batteries are not black, but they do look dark because light doesn't get in there real well. If I shine a flashlight in there it is shiny metal. But then again I clean mine pretty much every day so I never got any real build up in there.

Good luck

 

[Camborg80-Trey]

Yes! I do have sealed batteries (copper button)...that cardstock idea seems phenominal. I will have to try that when I get home later today, as I also am in the habit of cleaning my batteries everyday (it's just kinda depressing when there's no change lol...).

Thanks again very much for your input! Are there any other good tips anyone can provide? Maybe a GREAT, specific tool that is narrow enough to fit into the tightest of o-rings?

 

[DaveP]

I use Ego batts but I have heard at least one person who uses a round wooden toothpick to get into the crevices around the contact. You could also wrap an alcohol moistened cloth around the toothpick.

+1 to NOT using gasoline. You'd never get the smell and taste out, especially since the air holes for venting are in that area on most Ecigs. There's an oily residue associated with gasoline. Gasoline fumes are noxious and not at all good for lungs.

 

[TypeOholic]

I tried toothpicks with little success. The gap is just too small. The toothpick will go partially in but there is not enough room to move the toothpick around.

With the cardstock I just tear off a little strip and feed it in until it gets a little smashed in there. Then, I turn the battery rather than trying to drag the cardstock through the channel.