Ce-4, wicks?

[Retcon-Rocket]

Pardon my noobish-ness , I have an ego-t (knock-off) and it came attached with a Ce-4 Clearomizer, I noticed that there's what I suppose a wick in the tank and have been wondering if they're replaceable?

Did a search and the answers I've gotten are kind of iffy (some say can, some say it can't), my worries now is if they aren't replaceable, would that mean I'll have to purchase a new one altogether? I hope not, my purchase was already pretty sketchy and would prefer not to go through it again, and hope there's a way to pry it open.

Any pros here with advice?

Much appreciated if there is :thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from a galaxy far, far away...

 

[BardicDruid]

If the band around the bottom is smooth, it's not replaceable, if it's knurled, it is. I suggest these:
Smok Tech Redux
and these:
Replacement heads for Smok Tech Redux

You have to make sure both come from the same manufacturer or they won't fit, I haven't had any problems with anything I used from smok Tech, it's always been top notch.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

CE4 are non serviceable, you CAN wash them out...but once they burn..you chuck em and start over



CE4S and higher are (note the knurled bottom)

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004692/1347800

Replacement heads
$4.47 Latest CE4 / CE4S / CE6 / CE7 / Vivi Nova Atomizer Coil Head (5-Pack) 5-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
$1.37 Ego CE4+ Atomizer Heating Core at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I also recommend you hop on over to the library, 6 part intro to personal vapers, head, this and that's...definitely help answer alot of questions! (read the stickies)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/

 

[Retcon-Rocket]

If the band around the bottom is smooth, it's not replaceable, if it's knurled, it is. I suggest these:
Smok Tech Redux
and these:
Replacement heads for Smok Tech Redux

You have to make sure both come from the same manufacturer or they won't fit, I haven't had any problems with anything I used from Smok Tech, it's always been top notch.

They look good!, ah, what a bummer, looks like I have to source for these now, or get a bigger tank, thanks druid! Much appreciated!

Sent from a galaxy far, far away...

 

[Retcon-Rocket]

CE4 are non serviceable, you CAN wash them out...but once they burn..you chuck em and start over



CE4S and higher are (note the knurled bottom)

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10004692/1347800

Replacement heads
$4.47 Latest CE4 / CE4S / CE6 / CE7 / Vivi Nova Atomizer Coil Head (5-Pack) 5-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
$1.37 Ego CE4+ Atomizer Heating Core at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I also recommend you hop on over to the library, 6 part intro to personal vapers, head, this and that's...definitely help answer alot of questions! (read the stickies)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/

Oops, didn't think to head there, damn, what a waste, now I've got to find someone out there to sell me one or three, thanks hawk! Much appreciated!

Sent from a galaxy far, far away...

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Oops, didn't think to head there, damn, what a waste, now I've got to find someone out there to sell me one or three, thanks hawk! Much appreciated!

Sent from a galaxy far, far away...

 

[dragonl]

If u rebuild it if u have the resource or u can just buy another pieces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UUyEE5VeG4

 

[flier]

Hi, I just started vaping a few days ago with the Ego-T starter kit that came with the Ce-4.

However I find that I always get that burnt taste after a few puffs

Should I change the clearomiser? Any better recommendations that will work with the ego-T battery?

Thanks for the assistance

 

[knightx]

Hi, I just started vaping a few days ago with the Ego-T starter kit that came with the Ce-4.

However I find that I always get that burnt taste after a few puffs

Should I change the clearomiser? Any better recommendations that will work with the ego-T battery?

Thanks for the assistance

IMO ce4s are a pain in the .... You CAN actually rebuild it yourself even though its not made to do so. I tried it before and it worked. Just purchase some coils and silica wick, then pry it open with some pliers. There's a video on YouTube that helped me with it. Just search how to rebuild the stardust clearomizer. Good luck.

 

[flier]

IMO ce4s are a pain in the .... You CAN actually rebuild it yourself even though its not made to do so. I tried it before and it worked. Just purchase some coils and silica wick, then pry it open with some pliers. There's a video on YouTube that helped me with it. Just search how to rebuild the stardust clearomizer. Good luck.

I just ordered the vivi nova core 2.0, hope it works better

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Another solution is to back off the drip tip about 1/2 a turn or so (you can take an exacto or some scissors and trim just about 1/4 mm off the bottom too, but if you trim too much it could cause it to leak), sometimes it pushes down too hard on the rubber topper choking the wicking capabilities of the wick resulting in "burnt or dry hits" also vaping technique plays ALOT in the functioning of the CE4's (gotta tug on em pretty hard sometimes)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

 

[Sh4dowraider]

No idea whether I have a ce4 or ce5 as a friend passed it on to me... How long do these last? Have to start planning for e future

 

[Lioncitysupply]

depending on your usage, maybe a few months? better change to a better tank. CE5 is just one of those common tanks around.

 

[DragonSG]

So far, after two months of vaping, I've cast aside my CE5 after finding it terrible. Firstly, its prone to leaking. Secondly, Unlike Vivi Nova, it does not have a separate adapter on top. This result in poor sealing. Iits screw on drip tip is also not easily available, whereas the Nova uses a universal drip tip which is compatible with nearly all other atomizers . The CE tip also often misaligned with the coil silicone cap, in fact , you can manually shift the centre stem left right after screw on by just grabbing the bottom screw cap(!), which is unacceptable. This creates very inconsistent vaping results, making you very pekchek.

Comparing to the Clearomizer tanks I'm having now namely; Smoketech 2.5ml (2.0ml marking) and Vision's Vivi Nova 3.5ml (2.8) & 2.5 ml(2.0):

Taste wise, I find the Vision Vivi Nova 2.5ml gives the best flavour with same ohm/awg rebuild(~1.8ohm), not sure why, could be due to its long wick and air/hole combi. The Smoketech Vivi Nova 2.5ml on the other hand gives a more airy draw with less flavour and it has a very unique suction (wheezing) sound, LOL.

I find the Vision 3.5ml on the other hand, has too small air holes. To improve intake, you don't have to follow the full mods on youtube, just strip out the centre post(push down).

Next, attack the two airholes on centre post and two on bottom screw. Becuz its made of brass(I think), its soft metal can be enlarge very easily using a small sharp sewing stainless scissors, just twist left right, all filings will drop out within 1 min (increase by ~0.5mm), clean it, bingo and note the difference.

 

[DragonSG]

For a start, dump the CE tank and get a Vivi Nova, a well-proven Clearomiser, before you try other more fancy tanks.

I remember surfing a online site that indicates Rebuildable Coil heads for Clearomisers typically last about 3 weeks, before it gives undesirable taste. This is also generally about the same as feedback in forums.

When you learn how to re-build it (many videos in youtube), then you will know why when you see the carbon build up.

Of course, how it last will depend on the resistance/coil material/diamter, wattage/voltage, type of e-liquids used, usage patterns and maintenance (cleaning the wicks, dry burn etc.)

There's a method shown on youtube which can greatly prolong your wick/coil head for those giamjisai type, I think this method can make you wick last up to months? (provided the coil is not melted,broken) but it will make the wick shorter and shorter, LOL.

 

[necronoth]

My CE4/5 tanks leak like hell too, can't wait to replace them. But I find topping them up to full whenever you can will help prevent leaking as the air pressure is higher this way.

 

[Dianhoonho]

I gave up on my CE4s already...very harsh throat-hit after 2 weeks. Tried cleaning one of them and din improve much.

Now I'm sold on glass tanks like Mini Protanks 2 x 2 and Protank 3. Easy maintenance for these 3 tanks.

 

[direwolf83]

notice some accumulation on the top part of the coil on ce4 after just 1 week of usage, cleaning helps?