I don't have any vodka and wondered if white rum would be a possible substitute. Is it okay?
cleaning atomizers with white rum
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Anything clear with a "high" proof should work. Just make sure you give it time to dry up before vaping with it again.
sure wish I could use Captain Morgan. How much do you need to soak them in anyway..are those little $1 bottles enough?
Get a small bottle, pour enough into a glass to cover the atty, leave it to soak (upto overnight) pour the vodka back into the bottle and reuse. Might be an idea to relabel the bottle as atty cleaning fluid. I usually boil the atty in water, if metal, or if plasticky bits, soak in hot water afterwards.
+1 for drinking the rum and running the atty under the hot tap. Do a quick dry burn and then another rinse - should be good to go.
I'm not a big fan of soaking in alcohol, unless it's my own liver.
I'm not a big fan of soaking in alcohol, unless it's my own liver.
My vodka bath usually has debris in it after soaking...not sure I'd want to reuse it..
I've used white rum, and it worked fine. Make sure to rinse it well after soaking, though, because rum can have a higher residual sugar content than vodka, and it could caramelize and re-gunk your atty.
Anything clear with a "high" proof should work. Just make sure you give it time to dry up before vaping with it again.
I personally use 80 proof vodka, something cheap and nasty like McCormick. I paid like $6 for 750ml. I don't use the high 150+ proof stuff because I like to dry burn the alcohol off and 150proof would probably flame up.
I asked this before, but haven't seen a response - what about 91% Isopropyl alcohol (not labeled rubbing alcohol) for those of us who do not want booze in the house? I did use a bottle of cheap vodka, but it got expensive and I didn't reuse it (maybe I should have.)
I would think the rum would leave a residue or scent, unlike vodka.
EDIT: for right now, I'm heating water in the microwave and tossing the parts into the heated mug.
I would think the rum would leave a residue or scent, unlike vodka.
EDIT: for right now, I'm heating water in the microwave and tossing the parts into the heated mug.
Isopropyl alcohol is a lot more toxic than Ethyl alcohol. I would not want to take a chance inhaling any part of that.
Everclear (alcohol) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaor vodka.
I don't use either. Just blow an atty out daily and let drain overnight.
But according to the wiki page, it's suited well for cleaning? Perhaps also for extracting flavors in DIY as well?
Bought a pint of the 190 proof today for $8.99
Bought a pint of the 190 proof today for $8.99
Try a bit a vinegar in some water. It is an amazing cleaner and used in some juice. Takes the soap scum right off your shower too. Also used to clean coffee makers.
I have to go with the Everclear. 190 proof alcohol. Never a problem and I keep it in a Tupperware container so I can resuse it. A half pint will last a long time like that.
Isopropyl alcohol will definitely work to clean things but you have to be very sure to rinse well, and let it dry thoroughly, as it is toxic. If you rinse and dry though, it should be fine.
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