So I spilled a can of pop on my vape last night. It seems to be working fine now but there's a burning plastic smell after I hit it. Thoughts?
Burning plastic smell
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I wouldn't use it either. I might try disassembling as much as I could and cleaning it out, but burnt plastic smells are never good. You'll need to let it dry out some as well. If the smell continues I would assume the mod is toast before it becomes toast, maybe in a way that is unpleasant.
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You should clean the board real good too. Especially with pop because even if it's working now, it could stop in the future. When the device gets hot it can melt any congealed bits of sugar left over from dried out pop, and that could cause a short circuit. Use something like 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol and a lot of q-tips. Be generous with it too, wash it like a dish and then just let it dry out for a couple hours.
I changed the coil and the problem seems to be solved. Apparently the coil going out and getting it a wet was a coincidence. I'm new at this....only been doing it a month now. Should I still err on the side of caution?
What is the board? Do you mean I should open the mod up, like taking the screws out and everything?
Yes, you should open the mod up, take the screws out and pull out the board. The board is what controls your device, it looks like a miniature computer's motherboard. I used to work at a computer repair shop and I would see this all the time. Somebody spilled pop or something else sticky and it still worked so they didn't do anything. then a couple months later it stopped working, as a result of the heat melting congealed bits of the pop causing a short circuit.
It is a hassle, but worth it in the long run. Make sure you use something like 90%+ isopropyl alcohol because it evaporates rapidly and leaves no residue behind. Drench the thing in it then use a q-tip to get around all the components attached to it. the only thing I would avoid really is the LCD screen. The alcohol won't hurt it, but if you get a lot in it, it will take longer to dry out. Give it at least 4 or 5 hours to dry out afterwards, even wait overnight if your patient.
One nice thing about being pop though.. When taking it apart examine all the edges closely, anywhere that pop could have seeped through. If you don't see any sticky residue, then you likely don't need to worry about cleaning the board.
It is a hassle, but worth it in the long run. Make sure you use something like 90%+ isopropyl alcohol because it evaporates rapidly and leaves no residue behind. Drench the thing in it then use a q-tip to get around all the components attached to it. the only thing I would avoid really is the LCD screen. The alcohol won't hurt it, but if you get a lot in it, it will take longer to dry out. Give it at least 4 or 5 hours to dry out afterwards, even wait overnight if your patient.
One nice thing about being pop though.. When taking it apart examine all the edges closely, anywhere that pop could have seeped through. If you don't see any sticky residue, then you likely don't need to worry about cleaning the board.
If the device is working properly now and the burnt plastic smell is gone, then no.
Unless you know what you're doing, disassembling the device will void any warranty and could damage it beyond repair.
Just because the device is working properly now, doesn't mean it will continue to do so. Especially with pop. Like I've said, I've seen this countless times with electronics. If it is under warranty, and that wasn't already voided by the liquid spill, then by all means send it in and have them clean it. But the vast majority of warranties are voided with liquid damage. If you are not mechanically inclined, you should watch some YouTube videos about disassembling your specific device before you attempt to do so.
And again, you might be able to get away with just taking a cover or two off. If you can see the board clearly and there is no sticky residue anywhere around it, then you are more than likely just fine to continue using it as is.
And again, you might be able to get away with just taking a cover or two off. If you can see the board clearly and there is no sticky residue anywhere around it, then you are more than likely just fine to continue using it as is.
That assumes liquid got into the device itself. The OP said changing the coil addressed the smell issue. She also made it clear that she's a newbie.
If what she did made the problem go away, there is no need for her to complicate things by sending her inside a device she knows little about.
Welcome and glad you joined.
Not seeing the device or the actual accident, it's hard to recommend any course of action.
Might like to read:
http://www.vaporauthority.com/pages/learn
Vaping and Inhaling: Everything You Need To Know
https://spinfuel.com/new-vapers-start/
http://www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/a...tte-college-guides-tutorials-information.html
Beginner – Guide To Vaping
http://vapingcheap.com/vaping-101/
6 Quick & Useful Vaping Tips for Beginners
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...up-the-vaping-ladder-with-egos-and-mods.5058/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...nk-or-what-a-guide-to-juice-attachments.3230/
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