Cleaning atomizer
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right , well after thinking that steam cleaning might work and Ruby's steam cleaning trial with her steam bee i convinced the missus that we could really do with a steam cleaner for the home so i bought one of these Handheld Steam cleaners
Tried cleaning my 901b atomizer first, Now the atomizer wasn't dead or dying but vapour was diminishing and i wasnt getting much from it.
Gave it a good few blasts cart end and another good few blasts the battery end with the steam gun, blew out any excess water, only let it dry out for an hour or so ( stood it on my pc tower, nice and warm there ) dripped about 6 drops of liquid onto the atomizer, put in a new cart, attached a fresh battery , let her sit for 5 mins to let the juice soak into the atomizer a little and hey presto , The Little guy smokes good as new, great draw again , vapour a plenty...SUCCESS
So, that seemed to work a treat with the 901 atomizer but what about a classic pen style one ?
I have a pen atomizer that draws like a macdonalds milkshake so i used this as my test subject.
Again using the same technique as i did with the 901 and again ..SUCCESS ...
I must say that as Ruby stated , both atomizers were really thirsty for a while afterwards and both give lots more vapour, I now also seem to get more throat feel with them. I dont know if thats because the coil heats up more now that it's clean but whatever the reason i like it.
Only thing is now i'm constantly looking around for things to steam clean
Now....Where'd I put that 90 degree nozzle attachment !!!
Tried cleaning my 901b atomizer first, Now the atomizer wasn't dead or dying but vapour was diminishing and i wasnt getting much from it.
Gave it a good few blasts cart end and another good few blasts the battery end with the steam gun, blew out any excess water, only let it dry out for an hour or so ( stood it on my pc tower, nice and warm there ) dripped about 6 drops of liquid onto the atomizer, put in a new cart, attached a fresh battery , let her sit for 5 mins to let the juice soak into the atomizer a little and hey presto , The Little guy smokes good as new, great draw again , vapour a plenty...SUCCESS
So, that seemed to work a treat with the 901 atomizer but what about a classic pen style one ?
I have a pen atomizer that draws like a macdonalds milkshake so i used this as my test subject.
Again using the same technique as i did with the 901 and again ..SUCCESS ...
I must say that as Ruby stated , both atomizers were really thirsty for a while afterwards and both give lots more vapour, I now also seem to get more throat feel with them. I dont know if thats because the coil heats up more now that it's clean but whatever the reason i like it.
Only thing is now i'm constantly looking around for things to steam clean
Now....Where'd I put that 90 degree nozzle attachment !!!
Nice post ApO. Glad it worked for your atomisers - I think it is a great way to clean them. It's good to know it worked so well on your pen too, as I only had 901's to test drive it - got a pen today so will use it on that too.
I think it might fluff up the wick inside the coil and that is why we get thirst factor?...but just guessing here. If it helps the little boogers work for longer it'll pay for itself...and your house will shine too by the sound of things!
Now what I want is an e-cig that vapes like a steam cleaner...
Great Suggestion!! Maybe finally found something to clean all these dead atomizers. I just ordered one from Amazon, for $20.00, cheapest one they had, but had better reviews that the more expensive one. Here is link if anyone wants to look at it.
Amazon.com: portable steam cleaner. Will let everyone know how it works when I get it.
Amazon.com: portable steam cleaner. Will let everyone know how it works when I get it.
Let us know Katy. I'm interested to know if you can breathe new life into a dead atomiser with a steamer. That would be amazing!
Also don't forget to look on e-bay too - some good deals come up on the little hand held steamers sometimes...although at that price on Amazon it's worth just buying new imo!
So ApO - how's the cleaning going!
Here's a tip to keep you busy - you can use it to defrost the freezer with, works a charm!
Also don't forget to look on e-bay too - some good deals come up on the little hand held steamers sometimes...although at that price on Amazon it's worth just buying new imo!
So ApO - how's the cleaning going!
Here's a tip to keep you busy - you can use it to defrost the freezer with, works a charm!
SSShhhh...the missus might hear ya 8-oSo ApO - how's the cleaning going!
Here's a tip to keep you busy - you can use it to defrost the freezer with, works a charm!
LOL ApO! That little steamer is going to keep you out of trouble for weeks to come!
Kate aside from getting a nice shiney new coil in the atomisers I use mine for loads of other things too, so I reckon it will be money well spent.
Kate aside from getting a nice shiney new coil in the atomisers I use mine for loads of other things too, so I reckon it will be money well spent.
You've sold me Ruby. I've put a bid on an 'as new' penguin-type one on ebay so maybe I'll have one of my very own soon. The auction doesn't end for a couple of days so I'm on tenterhooks 'till then. I hope I get it, it looks really cute.
I use this Hi-Tech device to blow air through the atomizer.
Works very well!
Is that a space hopper for women?
Pot with one small hole(3-4mm) should work as well. These things can be dangerous if you go overboard and don't limit pressure somehow. I just seal the lid by pressing down with my hand. Smaller hole means more pressure needed to get that steam out which in turn means that the lid must be sealed or it doesn't work at all. It must be flat around the hole so that atomizer makes a good seal. Piece of paper with hole in middle should make a decent gasket.
Oh boy, another gadget I can justify buying because it has another use! I always thought those steam cleaners were kinda cool. Jigtg, I don't understand. Could you please help me understand what you mean? (Pot with hole) - don't quite get it. My brain is foggy sometimes.
I think he's describing how to get steam out of an ordinary pot on the stove. I just boil mine, so, I'm....Pre-Steaming It seems to work Awesome.
I have to admit though, it IS a bit safer than trying to get on top of that locomotive to clean the atomizers. I'll never do THAT again! ... Today ... before 5:00pm CST.
It seems to work Awesome.I have to admit though, it IS a bit safer than trying to get on top of that locomotive to clean the atomizers. I'll never do THAT again! ... Today ... before 5:00pm CST.
Image:Teapot P1100116.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ought to shed some light into this. It's just a sort of chamber where hot steam exists from one hole.
Placing atomizer inside plastic funnels "throat" and pressing(with plenty of force) that against boiling water works best so far. Some hot water actually starts sparkling of the top...
Somewhat water proof gloves and clothes are a must with this.
Some types of plastics might start melting. Oh, and you might loose the paint job on your atomizer.
@SmokingInTexas: Oh dear.. locomotive..
It's just a sort of chamber where hot steam exists from one hole.Placing atomizer inside plastic funnels "throat" and pressing(with plenty of force) that against boiling water works best so far. Some hot water actually starts sparkling of the top...
Somewhat water proof gloves and clothes are a must with this.
Some types of plastics might start melting. Oh, and you might loose the paint job on your atomizer.
@SmokingInTexas: Oh dear.. locomotive..
Opps, Sorry, credited the wrong person! This is the correct one--original and cost efficient as well!I use this Hi-Tech device to blow air through the atomizer.
Works very well!
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