Easy way to clean atomizers?

[Lomolita]

So, I'm getting into my ecig. I found a vendor and liquids that I really like. What's the best way to clean an atomizer, or should I say an easy way I was just a little concerned if you use a lot of different flavors, would you still taste the previous liquid in the atomizer? Does that make sense? I need more coffee

 

[vanjo]

Some people boil it, some people boil it with vinegar, some people uses vinegar and baking soda, some soak it over night in vodka. What i usually do is hold my (bridgeless atomizer) under a hot tap water, blow it out, dry burn and repeat process until I see a glowing red hot coil.

 

[vanjo]

And also, there are a lot of tutorials on youtube for this. BE CAREFUL in DRY BURNING... do not look into the hole directly.. you dont want a hot coil in your eye in case one pops on you.

 

[Chris77]

I just leave mine sit overnight in a shot glass full of PGA (Everclear), then let it sit out for a couple days to let the alcohol evaporate. A dirty atty will turn the alcohol yellow. If it's really filthy, you can place a 'condom' over the end and pierce it with a blunt tip needle to jet alcohol in and out of it to help break it up.

After that, I'll do a dry burn if the atomizer isn't hitting strong enough. Be sure to look up how to do a proper dry burn if you need to do one.

I use the same procedure for cartomizers as well, except I do a follow up rinse with distilled H20 as the alcohol tends to get trapped in the polyfill. I do not dry burn cartomizers.

 

[Lomolita]

Wouldn't boiling, alcohol, etc damage the atomizer? was a little worried since it screws directly into the battery

 

[Lomolita]

It's an EGo btw

 

[vanjo]

Wouldn't boiling, alcohol, etc damage the atomizer? was a little worried since it screws directly into the battery

Nope it shouldn't as long as it is dry.

 

[Jomoke]

I put mine in a glass cup and put it in the microwave until the water starts to boil - leave for about a minute. When done, I take it out and let air-dry overnight. Seems to work just fine.

 

[Lomolita]

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try. As always, great advice from the ECF

 

[Chris77]

Ah, in my experience eGo atomizers more often than not do require dry burns after cleaning.

I strongly recommend reading this post to learn how to properly perform a dry burn: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo.../290611-ego-c-atty-life-span.html#post5909670

 

[Samyaza]

I use alcohol and warm (pre-boiled) water. Rinse under the tap, soak in alcohol for about 30min, then swich around in warm pre-boiled water. Blow it out and leave to dry overnight.

Really easy imo

 

[plasticscones]

has anyone tried the baking soda and vinegar method?

 

[Lonnie Lepp]

My freedom smokes sales a fitting for Luer Lock syringes.

I bought the fitting ony. They sell sets with everything you need and more.

I buy my syringes and needles from Tractor supply. I blunt the needle on smooth cement or a metal finger nail file.

 

[sonicdsl]

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