Blackish Gunk Draining

[Baern]

So, I tried out a new juice today called 'Bed of Roses' from a place called Kai's Virgin Vapor. As I'm used to vaping 70/30, I didn't like the 100% VG 'hit' so I immediately emptied the tank and cleaned it out as I would normally do when switching flavors. I switched back to the (still good) coil that I was using previously, and proceeded to vape normally. However, I started to feel extremely nauseated a few hits in and sucked in something horrible tasting. I spat it out and saw it was this cold, blackish, reddish, syrupy substance. Naturally, I freaked out and shut everything off.

I'm using the Smok Micro starter kit (R80 TC, Micro TFV4 tank).

Spoiler: Gunk

(Having sizing issues with the image, so I used spoiler tags)

Right now, I feel super sick and like I'm going to hurl at any moment. I opened the vents as you can see, and just blew into the mouthpiece until the gunk leaked out. It wont stop coming out and I have no idea what's going on, so I've resolved to just let it sit and dribble out until I know what it is.

 

[IMFire3605]

Looks like residual food colorings, if Roses of the previous liquid are any indication of flavorings and colorings in the liquid. It could be just water from cleaning the coil, but, if it were me and everything is making you nausious, I'd take the old coil out and toss it, thoroughly clean out the tank and tank base and dry them thoroughly, then reassemble with a new coil. Could also be a chemical reaction with different VG/PG bases, to different nicotine bases, to flavorings combining and making new chemical molecules when heat is applied.

 

[Txaggiesaunt]

Bed of Roses is made from pure organic roses. So of course it will have color. Rose petals are edible. It's probably just the coloring. Do what @IMFire3605 said, then you should be good to go.

 

[Baern]

@IMFire3605 I switched the coil out with one I was using just earlier and its not old yet. I'm going to clean everything again and let them sit and try again tomorrow.
@Txaggiesaunt The Bed of Roses is entirely clear - does it change color when its heated?

 

[Txaggiesaunt]

yes you can get a color change from heating juices. Some more than others. Perfectly normal. Especially if you have a real sweet juice. Sweetener just like sugar when heated will brown and the longer your nicotine ages the darker your juice will get. Perfectly normal. You can take 2 of the same juice, one made fresh today and compare it to one made a month ago and they will look different. The nicotine will darken over time and with heat.

 

[David Wolf]

So, I tried out a new juice today called 'Bed of Roses' from a place called Kai's Virgin Vapor. As I'm used to vaping 70/30, I didn't like the 100% VG 'hit' so I immediately emptied the tank and cleaned it out as I would normally do when switching flavors. I switched back to the (still good) coil that I was using previously, and proceeded to vape normally. However, I started to feel extremely nauseated a few hits in and sucked in something horrible tasting. I spat it out and saw it was this cold, blackish, reddish, syrupy substance. Naturally, I freaked out and shut everything off.

I'm using the Smok Micro starter kit (R80 TC, Micro TFV4 tank).

Spoiler: Gunk

(Having sizing issues with the image, so I used spoiler tags)

Right now, I feel super sick and like I'm going to hurl at any moment. I opened the vents as you can see, and just blew into the mouthpiece until the gunk leaked out. It wont stop coming out and I have no idea what's going on, so I've resolved to just let it sit and dribble out until I know what it is.

How long you been using that coil? Gunk drainage comes from gunked up coils. Clean your tank and base too, put in a new coil, problem solved.

 

[Bunnykiller]

looks like the same gunk from DIY NETs... seems anything that is naturally extracted has a gunking issue

 

[Baern]

How long you been using that coil? Gunk drainage comes from gunked up coils. Clean your tank and base too, put in a new coil, problem solved.

I opened the pack of coils about three days ago. Yeah, I've cleaned everything repeatedly, but I can still smell that bed of roses stuff in the base. Its clearly the juice. I think I'm going to steer clear from those extracts and organics until I have more experience. Should I use a dab of rubbing alcohol or what?

 

[mongo74]

If you're going to clean with rubbing alcohol, make sure you remove the o-rings first. I would suggest using vodka or pure grain alcohol to deep clean your tanks of any foul tastes and gunk. (you can use the same grain alcohol to clean your coils...just make sure you rinse them well and let them fully dry before reusing)

 

[Baern]

@mongo74 Thank you. Luckily, the 195 proof Everclear is legal in my state. Gonna buy a bottle tomorrow.

Thanks for help everyone.

 

[David Wolf]

@mongo74 Thank you. Luckily, the 195 proof Everclear is legal in my state. Gonna buy a bottle tomorrow.

Thanks for help everyone.

I bought a bottle of everclear myself the other week for cleaning tanks and parts. I tried it on coils too, no go haha.

 

[mongo74]

It doesn't work on EVERYYYY coil, but i've had luck with everclear in Cleito 120 coils.

 

[David Wolf]

It doesn't work on EVERYYYY coil, but i've had luck with everclear in Cleito 120 coils.

Did you just soak it or brush it too? I tried soaking Myjet pod coils with 151 proof (all I can get in NC). Pretty sure they're Nichrome 80 31 awg though advertised as 28 awg kanthal (no way), didn't do a thing even with a 48 hour soak. I would think it should help clear the clieto coil cotton of gunky juice, but the hardened buildup on the coils themselves?

 

[mongo74]

I let them sit in it overnight. I wasn't using the sweetest of juices in it, but I did notice some ick floating around.

 

[mongo74]

I know it works better when the everclear is warmed, buttttttt make sure it's not warmed over an open flame.

 

[Txaggiesaunt]

What @mongo74 said. I clean everything in vodka. Works great

 

[BrotherBob]

I opened the pack of coils about three days ago. Yeah, I've cleaned everything repeatedly, but I can still smell that bed of roses stuff in the base. Its clearly the juice. I think I'm going to steer clear from those extracts and organics until I have more experience. Should I use a dab of rubbing alcohol or what?

Welcome and glad you joined. Sounds like your equipment needs a good soaking overnight. Some juices can really ruin a vape experience.
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[Baern]

Well, in case anyone was wondering, I used hydrogen peroxide on the base and soaked everything else (besides the coil) in Everclear. The smell finally got out and everything is back to normal. Just wanted to say thanks again for the assist.