Confused re: cleaning atomizer

[GypsyVisions]

Hi all,

I just started vaping last Friday afternoon when my 510 was delivered. So far I am loving it.

I have been reading the boards and watching videos and I'm a bit confused when it comes to atomizer maintenance. I've read posts and watched a video about cleaning with alcohol, and then allowing it to dry thoroughly. Then I've read a couple other places that the secret to long atomizer life is to never let it get dry and keep it moist with e-liquid at all times.


I am using a joye 510 with the upgrade to mega battery. When will I know its time to clean the atomizer or should I just make it a routine to do so and how often? Or do I just keep it wet with e-juice ALL the time and buy a new one when this one is spent out? Help...

~Gypsy~

 

[The Rebel]

There are a ton of different methods for cleaning attys. I've tried a few but always go back to the easiest one for me. Simply run it under some warm water and blow it out. Do this a few times and then do a dry burn to remove any built up deposits. Then run it under the warm water again and blow it out. Let it dry if you want and go back to using it. Or do another dry burn and go back to using it immediately.

I have the same two attys that came with my eGo and both are still pumping out the vapor after a month of heavy use.

 

[GypsyVisions]

Hi Rebel, and thanks for the reply. That eases my mind to know that your original attys are still kickin'. I'm on a fixed income and when I ordered my startup kit & supplies I was shooting for enough to last me an entire month until I get my next check. I have 2 atomizers so hopefully these will last me like yours have. I will go ahead an order another atty next month when I send for more vapor.

 

[The Rebel]

Hi Rebel, and thanks for the reply. That eases my mind to know that your original attys are still kickin'. I'm on a fixed income and when I ordered my startup kit & supplies I was shooting for enough to last me an entire month until I get my next check. I have 2 atomizers so hopefully these will last me like yours have. I will go ahead an order another atty next month when I send for more vapor.

Not a problem. I'm by no means an expert, but I try to help when possible.

I clean my attys about once a week if I remember. Or when the performance starts to drop. I have one right now that is burning a little slower than I'd like so that one will be cleaned shortly. I also do mostly direct dripping because I'm too lazy to fill carts and cartos all the time. Maybe that has something to do with the longevity of my attys. Less build up of deposits from filler and juice being in constaint contact with the atty.

 

[dUdEmOnIuM]

I agree with Rebel. Just run your atty under hot water from the sink. Recommend using pliers or something to hold the atty so you dont burn yourself with the hot water. Blow out and let dry. Dry burning works for regular atties, but be careful if using a Low Resistance atty on 3.7 volt devices. They need to stay wet at all times or they will pop and burn out. Sometimes after cleaning it may look like there is no vapor/smoke being produced. Most likely there is still a bit of water leftover in the atty. You can solve this by priming the atty with juice, put some juice in and blow it out, then add more juice. This should get rid of the remaining water. To clean a cartomizer, I use the boiling method. Boil some water on the stove and add cartos, remember to remove the rubber cap before you do this or they will melt. Let boil for 15 minutes and then remove from water. Blow out remaining water and let sit to dry. Refill and again you may need to prime the carto by adding juice and blowing out a little and adding more. Enjoy!

 

[GypsyVisions]

Thanks, Dude.

I have a question. What is a low resistance atomizer?

 

[justboringsarah]

When you run water through the atty,do you hold it battery connnection side up or down?

 

[hgfloyd]

New to this whole vaping thing as well and I have used both the boiling water the first cleanings - once a week - to clean mine. Have Blu, a 510 and KR8. Also Found a string on best cleaning and several recommend using Crest Pro - Blue mouthwash. Am trying it this evening to see if there is a difference.
I have had no issues for 5 weeks, but I recommend you to clean them weekly. You will see the black specks in the water when you clean the atty's and they vapor is better.

 

[FeistyAlice]

I've been vaping for going on two weeks now. I don't know if this is the best so I'll let others comment. I have some 99.95% alcohol, used for cleaning electronic parts. It has virtually no residuals like rubbing alcohol which is typically 70%. I put them in a small stainless steel condiment "bowl", then roll them around a bit, and then soak for a few minutes. Take out shake a little, gently, and then blow them with canned air. Then let sit for a while to finish drying. Seems to be working fine. I started out using rubbing alcohol for a couple of times until I located my stored electronics alcohol. It seems to me that there is not aftertaste with the EA but a little with the RA. The attys do dry really fast and are ready to use sooner.

Last night I was using a DirectE-cig (yes that's how i started but now have an ego and an 801 kit on the way) in the spa and dropped it in the water. I immediately took it out, shook the battery and blew on it and the atty and cartridge and kept vaping. I got a little extra moisture but all is well. After coming in I did leave battery, atty, cartridge in air, on window sill, to dry over night. I'm using it right now. (DH took one of my egos to work and the other battery is charging; otherwise I would be using that. The 801 kit, due to arrive tomorrow is for DH.)

alice

 

[pSych0paTH1c420]

its best to clean it once or twice a week Idk if any one said that yet I just read the first post.