Changing E-Liquid on SMOK AL85

[FirstNoele]

I'm an absolute beginner with vaping. The 2 e-liquid flavors that I started with are beginning to bore me. Over the weekend, I've ordered some more interesting flavors and as soon as they arrive, I'll want to switch to the new ones.
I've read cautions about not letting the liquid level drop too low. My basic questions is: How do I safely change the e-liquid on my SMOK AL85, without mixing the flavors too much?

 

[bombastinator]

Simple don’t fire the tank when the level is low. You can empty it and even wash it out as long as you don’t fire it while you’re doing so

 

[r77r7r]

 

[FirstNoele]

Bombastinator, thanks for your quick response.
I only knew that I needed to swivel the mouthpiece counter clockwise in order to fill liquid, using that little crescent opening. How do I remove the mouthpiece assembly, so that I can pour out the current liquid?

 

[FirstNoele]

That's a different tank than what was included in my AL85.

 

[bombastinator]

Bombastinator, thanks for your quick response.
I only knew that I needed to swivel the mouthpiece counter clockwise in order to fill liquid, using that little crescent opening. How do I remove the mouthpiece assembly, so that I can pour out the current liquid?

Remove the tank from the mod to access the bottom. Unscrew the bottom like you’re removing the coil and dump it out.

 

[adept1]

I'm an absolute beginner with vaping. The 2 e-liquid flavors that I started with are beginning to bore me. Over the weekend, I've ordered some more interesting flavors and as soon as they arrive, I'll want to switch to the new ones.
I've read cautions about not letting the liquid level drop too low. My basic questions is: How do I safely change the E-Liquid on my SMOK AL85, without mixing the flavors too much?

Remove the atomizer, flip it so it's upside down (you can do this with juice inside), and then unscrew the base. Now you can pour the unused liquid back into the bottle from whence it came.

Reassemble the tank (tight, but not too tight or you'll crack the glass), and fill 'er up with the new juice. Of course it will take some time for the new flavor to take over.

 

[bombastinator]

That's a different tank than what was included in my AL85.

Argh. Can’t help with that unless I know what kind nd of tank it is. What kind of tank is it?

 

[adept1]

Argh. Can’t help with that unless I know what kind nd of tank it is. What kind of tank is it?

If you bought a genuine AL85 kit, this (TFV8 Baby Beast) is the only tank it comes with.

 

[FirstNoele]

If you bought a genuine AL85 kit, this (TFV8 Baby Beast) is the only tank it comes with.

You're right! I just have a different color.

 

[BrotherBob]

I'm an absolute beginner with vaping. The 2 e-liquid flavors that I started with are beginning to bore me. Over the weekend, I've ordered some more interesting flavors and as soon as they arrive, I'll want to switch to the new ones.
I've read cautions about not letting the liquid level drop too low. My basic questions is: How do I safely change the E-Liquid on my SMOK AL85, without mixing the flavors too much?

Welcome and glad you joined.
I too become bored with flavors after awhile. Some folks buy several tanks to switch flavors which may work (still limiting and expensive) for some. I like RDA's because they can be cleaned (quick water rinsed) and re wicked in minutes with no previous "last vape tastes". Portability can be managed with no leaks with a little common sense.
Might like to read:
Drip Vaping: Your Guide to Dripping e-Juice | Vape-Resource.com
2015: The Art of the Drip – A Dripping Primer
(7) Information Resources for Your First RBA | E-Cigarette Forum
What is an Atomizer? E-Cig Terminology Simplified
Rebuildable Tanks Explained: RBAs vs RDAs vs RTAs vs RDTAs
Wrapping Building Coils 101 For Beginners
6 Quick & Useful Vaping Tips for Beginners
I Love my RDA

 

[FirstNoele]

Brother Bob, thank you for your very helpful suggestions. I never thought about swapping tanks. It could be something that you could change each day!! (Like earrings, LOL)
Is an RDA like the Coral I have on my ELeaf Pico Squeeze?

 

[classwife]

Welcome FirstNoele
Moved this to New Members from Simple Solutions

 

[Diver9543]

Hello and welcome. Looks like you are already getting great advice. I can't help with your gear as I'm not familiar with it. Have a great day and vape on.
Jerry

 

[suprtrkr]

HI and welcome. Back when I was using pre-fab coils, I changed flavors all the time. Just empty the tank and refill with the next flavor. It does taste "interesting" until the new flavor overtakes the old, but that's part of the charm.

 

[Trigster]

Hello & Welcome...I too simply drain the tank and re-fill with the new flavor...It'll take a bit for the new flavor to kick in but it should be AOK unless the flavors are drastically different...Trig

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

HI and welcome. Back when I was using pre-fab coils, I changed flavors all the time. Just empty the tank and refill with the next flavor. It does taste "interesting" until the new flavor overtakes the old, but that's part of the charm.

Hello & Welcome...I too simply drain the tank and re-fill with the new flavor...It'll take a bit for the new flavor to kick in but it should be AOK unless the flavors are drastically different...Trig

Amen. However, once a mint/menthol wick... always a mint/menthol wick.

 

[Tonee N]

Amen. However, once a mint/menthol wick... always a mint/menthol wick.

^^^My mint liquid will take the oil stain off the driveway.[emoji106]

Sent from the future

 

[Trigster]

Amen. However, once a mint/menthol wick... always a mint/menthol wick.

...You Are Quite Correct Sir...And I ain't putt'in any Menthol in my Bear Claw or Sticky Bun !!!

 

[djsvapour]

Is an RDA like the Coral I have on my ELeaf Pico Squeeze?

Yes, your Coral is an RDA. BUT, it has a hole in the bottom of the atomizer to squonk the liquid in.
You could call it a squonking RDA. You'd need no hole for a 'regular' one, I guess.