CE4+ Clearomizer - Eats Juice Fast??

[erikm101]

Hi. I am relatively new to vaping (about a month) and have primarily been using the CE4+ clearomizers as delivery system on my Riva. I have recently started trying out the SmokTech 3.5 ml DCT (LR) and have noticed that for the same amount of vaping, the juice lasts a lot longer in the DCT vs the clearomizers. Anyone have ideas on why this might be? I realize that the DCT hold about 1-1.5 ml more than the CE4+, but for the same volume fo juice, the CE4 seems to burn through it faster.

I don't know if it's related, but I also notice that as I get close to the bottom of the tank on the CE4+ that the juices start getting much darker and thicker. Not seeing this on the DCT. Any thoughts on this?

TIA, erik

 

[martinc]

You are not the 1st to experience this,we all do

But those stardusts dont leak and vape well,so i dont complaint.

 

[SuperLuckyLady]

Yes, these do use up more juice - that's why they taste so good!

When you vaporize a mixture of different liquids, at first the vapor is richer in the liquid with the lower boiling point. Thus, the liquid remaining becomes richer in the component with the higher boiling point.

In other words, you are vaping basically a mixture of two liquids - PG and VG. The vapor coming off is richer is PG, the lower boiling one. Over time, the stuff left in the tank is becoming richer in VG, which is very thick. Thus, the stuff at the bottom of the tank will be very thick.

Also, as you are heating the liquid, a small amount of decomposition will be taking place. The non -volatile impurities produced will usually be dark, thus the darkening of the liquid.

All this also happens with a carto, but you don't see it.

Hope this makes all sense!

 

[dlsw]

Yes, these do use up more juice - that's why they taste so good!

When you vaporize a mixture of different liquids, at first the vapor is richer in the liquid with the lower boiling point. Thus, the liquid remaining becomes richer in the component with the higher boiling point.

In other words, you are vaping basically a mixture of two liquids - PG and VG. The vapor coming off is richer is PG, the lower boiling one. Over time, the stuff left in the tank is becoming richer in VG, which is very thick. Thus, the stuff at the bottom of the tank will be very thick.

Also, as you are heating the liquid, a small amount of decomposition will be taking place. The non -volatile impurities produced will usually be dark, thus the darkening of the liquid.

All this also happens with a carto, but you don't see it.

Hope this makes all sense!

Thank you for this explanation!! I thought I was vaping more! (I am)

 

[Big Screen D]

Yes, these do use up more juice - that's why they taste so good!

When you vaporize a mixture of different liquids, at first the vapor is richer in the liquid with the lower boiling point. Thus, the liquid remaining becomes richer in the component with the higher boiling point.

In other words, you are vaping basically a mixture of two liquids - PG and VG. The vapor coming off is richer is PG, the lower boiling one. Over time, the stuff left in the tank is becoming richer in VG, which is very thick. Thus, the stuff at the bottom of the tank will be very thick.

Also, as you are heating the liquid, a small amount of decomposition will be taking place. The non -volatile impurities produced will usually be dark, thus the darkening of the liquid.

All this also happens with a carto, but you don't see it.

Hope this makes all sense!

The juice is also absorbing gunk off of the coil.

A new, or newly wicked CE4, 2 etc will run through several refills or more before the juice begins to darken in the tank. Even after a thorough cleaning, more so if it's not dry burned, the juice will begin to darken much more quickly than when the wick was new.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved from General E-Smoking Discussion to Atomizer, Cartomizer, and Tank Discussion.

 

[erikm101]

Thanks for all of the replies. @Morganmeltz, that makes sense, thanks.

Follow up question: What is the proper/best method for cleaning these? I have been simply dropping in a ml or so of vokda, shaking it up a bit, then drain and immediately refill with juice. Does anyone have a good set of instructions, or can point me to a thread that does?

Thanks again,

erik

 

[GIMike]

I think this is the same for any tank type (no fluffy insides). My ego-t used to eat juice like CRAZY. It was so small though, it probably just seemed like it did, though it was just using it up at the same rate.

 

[Nomoreash]

Thanks for all of the replies. @Morganmeltz, that makes sense, thanks.

Follow up question: What is the proper/best method for cleaning these? I have been simply dropping in a ml or so of vokda, shaking it up a bit, then drain and immediately refill with juice. Does anyone have a good set of instructions, or can point me to a thread that does?

Thanks again,

erik

I haven't taken mine apart yet as I'm trying to avoid cracking issues with the tube that some report. What I've been doing so far if a dry burn is needed is to unscrew the tip and with a small pair of tweezers get hold of the metal piece in the center and pull it up, it pulls cap up with it and the tube is barely wide enough at the top you can pull it completely out.

Then I rinse and shake till it's clean, blow out the excess water best I can and do a dry burn to clean the coil. Once that's done push the seal and metal tub back it, align the seal with the tweezers to get it started over the center piece and then insert the tip to push it back down in position.

 

[erikm101]

Thanks Nomoreash.

Can you please explain the 'dry burn'?? I am a n00b at this, and don't know what/why/when I would need a dry burn.

erik

 

[GIMike]

I haven't taken mine apart yet as I'm trying to avoid cracking issues with the tube that some report. What I've been doing so far if a dry burn is needed is to unscrew the tip and with a small pair of tweezers get hold of the metal piece in the center and pull it up, it pulls cap up with it and the tube is barely wide enough at the top you can pull it completely out.

Then I rinse and shake till it's clean, blow out the excess water best I can and do a dry burn to clean the coil. Once that's done push the seal and metal tub back it, align the seal with the tweezers to get it started over the center piece and then insert the tip to push it back down in position.

Video required

 

[Big Screen D]

Thanks for all of the replies. @Morganmeltz, that makes sense, thanks.

Follow up question: What is the proper/best method for cleaning these? I have been simply dropping in a ml or so of vokda, shaking it up a bit, then drain and immediately refill with juice. Does anyone have a good set of instructions, or can point me to a thread that does?

Thanks again,

erik

I just a small pair of regular pliers. The tape is not needed IMO.
Gotvapes Stardust: Taking It Apart II - YouTube!

 

[erikm101]

Thanks Big D! That's a good video on how to take it apart. As I'm new, could someone give me a clue to the actual cleaning process? I know what a 'dry burn' is, but not when/why to do it. I presume the rest is simply soaking the stuff in vodka and wiping off any residue?

Thanks again for all the replies ppl.

erik

 

[Big Screen D]

Once apart, I just rinse with hot tap water. Dry burning turns the black gunk that builds up on the coil to ash so it can be gently brushed off, or rinsed off. Personally, I don't bother cleaning them until they start to perform poorly. How often will depend greatly on what juice you use.