cleaning attys with a sonic cleaner

[donnah]

I've read somewhere several times about people saying they clean their attys using a sonic cleaner. I've never really payed attention to it cause I don't have one.. but my friend does and she wants to know if you use just plain water or something else.. what is the procedure for it.. how long to leave them in there and so on. Thanks for any replies!

 

[Mikey3]

I'm about 6 days new to vaping and 2 days ago my atty was tasting burnt and disgusting no matter what i did. I did some research and someone recommended Crest mouth wash, shake them around in the mouthwash for about 15 minutes or so, and soak in hot water for a few more minutes. Rinse thoroughly and let dry for a couple hours.

So i did this and the results: No more burning taste! Had some mouthwash taste but that disappeared after a few vapes. Does not have to be any specific mouthwash as i Used some purple listerine i had. Worked like a charm.

Now every night when im done vaping, Ill just rinse under hot water, blow out on both ends a few times to get the excess out and let dry over night. Works like a charm

 

[Bluesun62]

10 minutes in the ultrasonic with warm water only. I blow them out from the top and let them dry overnight. Been using the ultrasonic for atties for 3 months and have not had an atty die because of cleaning. I have two that are nearly 3 months old and still going strong.

 

[redgypsy]

I read a post somewhere else here that the guy used an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, but used vodka or grain alcohol (Everclear). NOT isopropyl. His had a 3 min automatic cycle. He ran it 3 times (9 min). He also specified that the vibrations that worked best were between 40-50,000. (I think the standard on the jewelry cleaners is about 42-45,000.) I understand you have to be careful with anything that utilizes glue in its construction because the alcohol will dissolve it, but I don't think the attys have any glue.

 

[acleaneroption]

heh, I wonder if you could get enough alcohol on their to create a burning varnish.

 

[JWebb]

Sonic cleaner? Interesting. I just soak in white vinegar for 20 minutes, rinse with hot water and drop 5 drops of juice on htem and they are like new every thime. each to his own and whatever works!

 

[donnah]

I read a post somewhere else here that the guy used an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, but used vodka or grain alcohol (Everclear). NOT isopropyl. His had a 3 min automatic cycle. He ran it 3 times (9 min). He also specified that the vibrations that worked best were between 40-50,000. (I think the standard on the jewelry cleaners is about 42-45,000.) I understand you have to be careful with anything that utilizes glue in its construction because the alcohol will dissolve it, but I don't think the attys have any glue.

I read that also but haven't been able to find the post again! Thought I had it bookmarked but I didn't

 

[kellie]

ohhh I saw it today too

Found it

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rasonic-cleaning-atomizers-very-best-way.html

 

[donnah]

ohhh I saw it today too

Found it

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rasonic-cleaning-atomizers-very-best-way.html

Thanks sooo much!!!!

 

[JWebb]

Good idea, it works.

 

[emus]

I use ultra sonic w/alcohol.

H2O boiling followed by PGA syringe flush works about the same as ultra sonic.

Slag on coil and wick can only be removed by mechanical force or exposure to temps north of 700F; not to practical.