Drip tip snapped off in Clearomizer

[zsaszx]

Hello everyone,

Long time vaper but first time actually registering to actively seek help online.

I've done a quick search and found a similar thread on reddit (titled Broke the mouthpiece of my ecig fixable?, since I'm not allowed to post links) The plastic drip tip broke off in clearomizer. Not sure how it did, but the little rubber ring that prevents leakage seems to have snapped off as well.

The thread detailed the exact same problem, other posters asking them to head out to their nearest pharmacy to replace the parts but I'm in Singapore and I'm unable to buy anything.

Does anyone have any quick tips to get the broken part out? (I have a spare drip tip) Or at least some tips to prevent this from happening again? Supplies are scarce here.

Thank you.

 

[stevegmu]

No idea without pictures...

 

[ronnbert]

Like steve said, no idea without pics, but I would try to wedge something non-metallic and thin under the piece that broke off and slowly try to force it upwards. I say not metal because I am OCD and hate scratches. Just my 2 cents. Pics can definitely help us further diagnose the situation though!

 

[Rwb1500]

Tiny little pair of needle nose pliers? Grab that sucker and yank it out?

What kind of clearomizer?

 

[zsaszx]

Thanks guys, but I had a flash of inspiration after reading your replies and managed to use the small filer from the Swiss Army knife to twist the little fella out. It kinda broke into three pieces.

Some pictures so it can be better understood what I was talking about.





Here's hoping that no one ever needs help like this but thank you guys for being patient and helping out a newbie!

 

[stevegmu]

Dental pick. They also come in very handy for removing o-rings should you ever try carto tanks...

 

[ronnbert]

We were all new at one point [emoji6]. I am still pretty new to the game (started vaping mid-may, quit smoking June 4th), but started working at the local B&M about a month and a half ago, so my learning curve has been accelerated a bunch! I (safely) drip now and still learn more everyday. Is that an iclear 16? Cannot see the wicks too well to know for sure. I had those on my MVP and they sit unused now. I guess I need to PIF to some beginner vaper, but don't want to irritate them lol. Happy vaping!