Ego-T atomizer maintenance

[Happiemeals]

Hi guys,

I've seen videos on how to clean the Ego-T type A (or B) tanks and from what I understand there are 2 methods (if you know any others I'd love to know them too).

The first is to remove the plate and run through hot water, then dry burn, wash the ashes out, and put everything back together.

The second I saw was to soak the entire atomizer in alcohol, shake the residual juice out and let it sit for 48 hours.

Being lazy and not wanting to risk destroying my wicks, is the second method sufficient for cleaning? Would love to hear feedback from the people who've tried both methods, thanks!

 

[billyapd21]

I also have this same question. Recently my one atomizer is tasting kind of burnt. I can't figure out why. I'm thinking about cleaning it but want to find the best way to do it. Any Vets have any good ideas?

 

[drewdav]

i'm also having the same issue...i have tried soaking in isopropyl alcohol and letting dry for a couple days, but it doesn't seem to do a whole lot. and i feel like it has a slightly strange taste afterwards. i heard that soaking in everclear or something similar might be better. i wouldn't trust myself trying to take off the plate though without ruining it i don't think. hopefully someone has an answer for us!

 

[Humphrey Pushcart]

Been using my ego-T for about a month. I have found that soaking the attys in alcohol then rinsing /w water seems to be sufficient when I want to switch flavors. However, when the atty develops a hard draw or a strong burnt taste I'll disassemble and use the burn and rinse method.

 

[DaveP]

Removing the piercing plate is a scary thing at first, but once you've done it, a light comes on in your brain. I use a jumbo paper clip partially straightened. I bend a very small right angle at the end of the straight part. You insert it alongside the plate on one of the flat sides and pull until it pops loose. The plate has sides that are designed to wedge fit into the bottom of the tube. Once loose, it will fall out when you turn the tube upside down.

The fragile part is the wick, which is inserted into the center tube. The wick is just a bunch of non-flammable silica fibers. One end is captured by a metal cap that is squeezed to hold the fibers together. The other end of the wick is loose and distributes the juice to the coil. Washing the wick carefully under hot water is usually enough to clean caramelized juice off the wick so that juice can once again flow along the fibers to the coil.

Once you have cleaned the wick (it should look white or greyish) pat it dry with a paper towel and check the height in the tube. The top of the cap should be even with the lower edge of the diagonal cut in the tube. Put the plate back into the tube and press the sides alternately until it snaps into place and appears to be flush and level. Insert a tank cart, wait a minute or so for the juice to soak the wick, and vape.

I like Vicky's (from Cignot) method using a hemostat.

 

[tj99959]

Daily maint is the key.
Simply blow the old juice out. Drip 5-6 drops of clean juice in, and blow that out. Repeat until the juice comes out the same color as what you drip in.

 

[Happiemeals]

Daily maint is the key.
Simply blow the old juice out. Drip 5-6 drops of clean juice in, and blow that out. Repeat until the juice comes out the same color as what you drip in.

I'll use this method on one of my attys and try Vicky's with the other. If the results are significantly different between them I'll post em up. Thanks guys!

 

[Smislow]

Those atties are DISPOSABLE, period!
I use LR tank atties, they go nice for 15 days with no maintenance (4-5 ml daily). Then, when they develope nasty taste, I just toss them.
I never succeeded to make them right after disasembly. Either they have same burnt taste, or leaking, or producing much less vapor after cleaning attempt.
Just remember how much You were spending on analogs, and atties all look cheap.

 

[giodog2000]

I use my Espresso machine's milk steamer. I think it works great!

Then I dry by blowing air in it with my air-brush ....

 

[Killjoy1]

Daily maint is the key.
Simply blow the old juice out. Drip 5-6 drops of clean juice in, and blow that out. Repeat until the juice comes out the same color as what you drip in.

This is the best method I've found. Sure, you can boil or rinse or whatever, but this method does the job without hindering continued performance. I consider dry-burns on these to be an absolute last resort

I flush mine through with plain PG, injected through from the battery end with a syringe or pipette, then blow out thoroughly (also from the battery end). Repeat a couple of times and it's usually good as new. I usually manage to vape 30-40ml through them before tossing. I feel I've gotten my money's worth out of them at this point and don't see the need for any more intensive cleaning method

 

[giodog2000]

They are fairly cheap anyways.....

This is the best method I've found. Sure, you can boil or rinse or whatever, but this method does the job without hindering continued performance. I consider dry-burns on these to be an absolute last resort

I flush mine through with plain PG, injected through from the battery end with a syringe or pipette, then blow out thoroughly (also from the battery end). Repeat a couple of times and it's usually good as new. I usually manage to vape 30-40ml through them before tossing. I feel I've gotten my money's worth out of them at this point and don't see the need for any more intensive cleaning method

 

[Silverback]

I have had good luck with Vicky's method of taking them apart. You just need to be careful. If the wick is stuck to the coil, make sure that you use tweesers to gently remove it. Do not squeeze the metal cap at the top too hard or you will have a hard time gettin it back into the needle. If you have more than one, let the wick dry over night and then put it back. Just give the wick a few minutes to get the juice flowing down the wick or you will get a burnt taste that you will not be able to get rid of.

 

[count dragula]

The required method will probably depend on the flavors you vape.

Dark or sugary juice will likely gunk up the atty pretty quickly.
That will take pretty hefty cleaning.
(Or use a disposable carto for your thick stuff.)

I use unflavored (other than just a hint of menthol), and I do a water rinse on mine once every couple of weeks.
PG and nic don't bother attys at all.
It's the flavors that cook out and gunk things up.

I wonder if lemon juice flavoring would clean an atty?