So I've switched from the Stardust to the Phoenix bottom coil from got vapes (love it so far). I'm having a tough time finding somewhere that explains how to clean them. Any recommendations? How long do they typically last if maintained?
Cleaning a Phoenix
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Rock the outer tube off; Pull the inner tube off; Clean parts under hot water; Rinse parts in PGA; Rinse parts in hot water; Dry parts; Dry burn the atty; Re-assemble.
Do not pry the top seal out of the tube using the filler hole. If the hole becomes enlarged or damaged they will leak.
Use the supplied needle or one of the same size to fill.
Edit: I average 1 CV3/wk @ my vape pace.
Do not pry the top seal out of the tube using the filler hole. If the hole becomes enlarged or damaged they will leak.
Use the supplied needle or one of the same size to fill.
Edit: I average 1 CV3/wk @ my vape pace.
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Thanks for the info. What is your pace, and how often do you clean them?
I vape anywhere from 5-15ml/day. I generally clean them if the flavor or vapor production declines.
At most, they get a cleaning 3-5 days in. Of course this also depends on the juice that you put through it.
I use mostly fruit flavors being 70/30 PG/VG and it's pretty clear joose also.
At most, they get a cleaning 3-5 days in. Of course this also depends on the juice that you put through it.
I use mostly fruit flavors being 70/30 PG/VG and it's pretty clear joose also.
Wow that's not bad at all. Definitely less often than Stardusts. I only go through 1-1.5ml a day so these things could last me a month.
Yeah, at that rate you should get a good long life from them and at their price.....priceless 
I do some slight modifications to them, nothing major, but trim the wicks slightly and rock the tube to raise the center tube for more juice flow.
At your rate, you shouldn't have to do any of that.
I do some slight modifications to them, nothing major, but trim the wicks slightly and rock the tube to raise the center tube for more juice flow.
At your rate, you shouldn't have to do any of that.
Also, it's easier to remove the outer tube when it's on the battery.
I take it 'almost' off, then remove from the battery and remove the tube from the atty over the sink.
That way you don't get any juice in/on the batt.
Then push the inner tube and seal out of the outer tube.
When you replace the inner tube, inspect the coil to insure that it's not twisted or pushed down.
Also make sure all the wicking material is sticking outside the slots.
I hold the wicks down with my thumb & index finger, then install the inner tube; outer tube then top seal accordingly.
I take it 'almost' off, then remove from the battery and remove the tube from the atty over the sink.
That way you don't get any juice in/on the batt.
Then push the inner tube and seal out of the outer tube.
When you replace the inner tube, inspect the coil to insure that it's not twisted or pushed down.
Also make sure all the wicking material is sticking outside the slots.
I hold the wicks down with my thumb & index finger, then install the inner tube; outer tube then top seal accordingly.
One more question. When refilling (not after cleaning), do I need to wait until the phoenix is empty before refilling?
No, I refill anytime.
I do like to put my finger over the drip tip end; give it a few shakes to get most of the juice away from the holes and then fill.
I only do this because one time it pushed a good bit of juice out the hole.
Just blow it out over a towel; wipe any juice out of the drip tip end and vape
I also don't fill it 'all the way' as I leave a little room for the air pocket, it just seems to work well this way.
I do like to put my finger over the drip tip end; give it a few shakes to get most of the juice away from the holes and then fill.
I only do this because one time it pushed a good bit of juice out the hole.
Just blow it out over a towel; wipe any juice out of the drip tip end and vape
I also don't fill it 'all the way' as I leave a little room for the air pocket, it just seems to work well this way.
I just received my latest order, 4pks of CE3/CV3's.
I opened 2pks and took all 10 units apart for their initial cleaning and tweaking.
I've been using these for almost 3 months now and let me say...They do ship with shipping/antibacterial fluid.
If you don't clean it, it will take 1-3 fill-ups to get through the fluid and get the flavor to shine.
I disassemble; clean with hot water; ultrasonic cleaner w/ PGA; hot water rinse.
Dry components; inspect atty and adjust coil w/ dental picks (either twist and/or lift coil if needed); Trim wicks to my liking and re-assemble.
Note again: Do not pry the top seal out using the filler hole. If it gets enlarged or damaged, it will allow air to enter causing leaking issues. I remove the tube and push the seal out.
I opened 2pks and took all 10 units apart for their initial cleaning and tweaking.
I've been using these for almost 3 months now and let me say...They do ship with shipping/antibacterial fluid.
If you don't clean it, it will take 1-3 fill-ups to get through the fluid and get the flavor to shine.
I disassemble; clean with hot water; ultrasonic cleaner w/ PGA; hot water rinse.
Dry components; inspect atty and adjust coil w/ dental picks (either twist and/or lift coil if needed); Trim wicks to my liking and re-assemble.
Note again: Do not pry the top seal out using the filler hole. If it gets enlarged or damaged, it will allow air to enter causing leaking issues. I remove the tube and push the seal out.
Try'm, you may like'm.
They are the reason I switched from cartos in the beginning. It's just that they wick parts of the juice faster which left the bottom half thick; dark; nasty tasting and was really unvapeable. That was the deal breaker for me, but it got me thinking that there might be better devices for me and it got me hunting.
Like I said, I trim the wicks on the CE3/CV3's and I also will rock the tube to raise the center post if need be.
Once it's rock'n. it's rock'n....YMMV.
They are the reason I switched from cartos in the beginning. It's just that they wick parts of the juice faster which left the bottom half thick; dark; nasty tasting and was really unvapeable. That was the deal breaker for me, but it got me thinking that there might be better devices for me and it got me hunting.
Like I said, I trim the wicks on the CE3/CV3's and I also will rock the tube to raise the center post if need be.
Once it's rock'n. it's rock'n....YMMV.
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