I am a new user and just got this one a few weeks ago. It worked great at first, but now it's hardly producing any vapor. Also, the liquid turns almost black. What am I doing wrong?
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If you've been using it for a few weeks it's probably shot. CE4s are disposable (and not the greatest IMO) so I'd say it's time for a new one. I'd recommend upgrading to a changeable head type clearomizer - EVOD, Kanger T2, T3 are some examples.
Lots of info here to help you decide. If you have questions, ECF is the place to find answers.
Lots of info here to help you decide. If you have questions, ECF is the place to find answers.
I don't have any experience with that particular clearo so can't comment.
You can take a look here for more info:
CE4 Wickless Clearomizer: Initial Thoughts
I concur with the iceman. Get a few evods and a protank (overall investment ~$25-$30). The wickless CE4 sounds like a carto-tank which is basically a carto with holes in the bottom for wicking placed inside a tank. Many people like these because you can change out the carto when it gets worn out.
I prefer the evod or protank as you can change the coils (about $1.25 each) without emptying the tank, the coils are very easy to clean and rebuild if you so desire.
I prefer the evod or protank as you can change the coils (about $1.25 each) without emptying the tank, the coils are very easy to clean and rebuild if you so desire.
From google search, these are also disposable. Seem ok to me. They are designed differently as the wicking system is inside of the tube and just watch out to have it filled above the little holes. I have used ce5 with that design and it works ok.
I would suggest you go with evod heads
which the coils are replaceable and have very good reputation here on ECF. In the mean time pick up a few replacement either the wickless ce4 or replacement heating coils for any replaceable tank system you decide.
Thanks! I also read somewhere that you can clean these somehow, I was going to try that first and see what happens.
CE4 are non rebuildable. CE5 are the same except they can be taken apart and the heads replaced. CE4 are disposable BUT can be washed and dry burned. Washing cleans the tank and wick while dry burning cleans the gunk form the coil. The darkness is from the juice gunk on the coil contaminating the fresh juice. Lack of vapor is cuz the coil is covered in juice gunk and is unable to fire properly.
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I have some experience with the stam CE5 wickless. They are kind of a pain. They burn easily unless you keep all of the fluid intake holes on the atomizer wet. Ended up tossing mine after a couple weeks. You might want to check out some of the types mentioned already.
I have some experience with the stam CE5 wickless. They are kind of a pain. They burn easily unless you keep all of the fluid intake holes on the atomizer wet. Ended up tossing mine after a couple weeks. You might want to check out some of the types mentioned already.
Here's a vid. I DO NOT stick a Q-Tip down to clean the coil as it may dislodge the coils/ short them out.
As they say, pictures are worth a thousand words? Whatch Utube videos on how to clean "put the name of your atomizer here" and watch them. You have nothing to lose by trying and cost you nothing.
Use hot water from tap and rinse, repeat as necessary. Let dry overnight and refill. And try dry burning by pulsing the fire button a few times rinse and repeat to remove burnt crud from the coils and see if that helps.
Since I started vaping I had really preferred the Ce type clearomizers but recently I ordered some evod type atomizers from fasttech and I like the a whole lot better than the Ce types. Check these out,
They come in single packs,
$3.08 EVOD Electronic Cigarettes Round Mouth Atomizer (1.5mL) - green / 2.6
7 packs,
$18.15 EVOD Electronic Cigarettes Round Mouth Atomizer (1.5mL) 7-pack - 2.6
And 10 packs,
$24.78 EVOD Electronic Cigarette Round Mouth Atomizer (10-Pack / 1.5mL) 10-pack - 2.4
Some people have gotten stuff from FT that didn't work but I have ordered from them several times and everything has worked fine. I bought the 10 pack of the evods about 2 weeks ago and they all worked great. FT also has good customer service if you get something that is doa.
They come in single packs,
$3.08 EVOD Electronic Cigarettes Round Mouth Atomizer (1.5mL) - green / 2.6
7 packs,
$18.15 EVOD Electronic Cigarettes Round Mouth Atomizer (1.5mL) 7-pack - 2.6
And 10 packs,
$24.78 EVOD Electronic Cigarette Round Mouth Atomizer (10-Pack / 1.5mL) 10-pack - 2.4
Some people have gotten stuff from FT that didn't work but I have ordered from them several times and everything has worked fine. I bought the 10 pack of the evods about 2 weeks ago and they all worked great. FT also has good customer service if you get something that is doa.
This is the only clearomizer I use. I rinse them out with hot tap water after about 2 full tanks, and then after 3 weeks I rinse it out really well, and do a dry burn to get some of the gunk off. I can usually use these for about 2-3 months before they start leaking and I have to throw them away. It's easy and I think they preform really well.
They are a pain in the but to clean or fill. There are so many better options out there. I don't know why people buy them.
out of all the regular clearos ce'4 almost always work, and almost never leak, and at like 1.20 make a good tossable or spare or starter device.
if i tried to explain replacing a evod head to the girl at work she would back out of vaping immediately im sure, as she is only in for like 4 days now. what people need is fill it and go simplicity starting out and the ce4 while dated still does its job.
to answer the OP the wick and coil become crusted with old burned juice, this crust also leaks down the wick into the juice staining it it is harmless but could change the taste. with the old ce4 there isnt much to do.
you can try soaking in hot water or alcohol (drinking kind) or just toss em, fasttech has some 6 and 10 packs priced really will if you stick with them. but i say move up if you feel ready to one with a replaceable head.
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What I don't understand is you can buy a ce5 with a replaceable head that costs at the most 2.00 and reuse what you have. Why would you buy a 5/6 dollar piece of equip that is disposable and from what I've seen leaks. Maybe I am just too old school but I don't want to spend anymore than I have to.
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