Ego tank question.....

[kellie]

I also posted this in the "New tank" thread but it being so long thought I would start a thread here also
Ok I have been using my tank for close to 3 weeks now. I have to say I have had no leaks at all. Today When I went to fill my tank I noticed that my liquid which is a clear pale gold. Pure Cig with menthol 30mg 50/50, was a dark brown in the bottom of the tank. Does the atty need cleaning? Is this normal? I haven't noticed a change in vapor or taste. Should I be rinsing out the tanks between fillings?

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

Yes, the same thing happened to me. After I cleaned the atty it cleared everything up.

 

[kellie]

How did you clean your atty. I've read so many different methods not sure which one to use?

 

[StuckinLA]

Myself I use the 97% Isopropyl Alcohol method and let dry for 24 hours and that works for me.

 

[kellie]

I also noticed the spike is blackish lookin. I never looked at it before I used it so when I am cleaning it am I goin for a whiteish color?

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

How did you clean your atty. I've read so many different methods not sure which one to use?

Kellie, my cleaning method: For cleaning, I am using heated distilled water that I am running thru the atty with a turkey baster and then soaking it for 15 mins and then blowing out. I let it dry for 24hrs and it works like new. (The next time I clean my ego-t's I'm not even going to wait 24hrs....a couple quick dry burns and load it up with juice.)

I have tried the IPA cleaning that cuzzicon? demonstrated on a video and just didn't like the chemical taste I got after letting it dry for 48hrs. But each to their own.

cheers,

 

[kellie]

Will boiled water work as well as distilled? Oh do you rinse out your tanks?

 

[Java_Az]

Water will work but not as well as distilled. Distilled water has no impurities in it so less chance of leaving deposits. Also distilled water is non conductive.

 

[kellie]

We have some at work will have to grab some tomorrow thanx

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

Will boiled water work as well as distilled? Oh do you rinse out your tanks?

Use the distilled water, as mentioned no impurities and it's only .80 a gallon a walmart.

yes. I get a cup of hot distilled water and soak them for 15 minutes and let dry on a towel. I do take them apart with a paper clip.

cheers,

 

[SmokingRT]

Silly question alert..............
HUH?----->

I do take them apart with a paper clip.

 

[CamelKicker]

Silly question alert..............
HUH?----->

I think he is referring to taking apart the actual Tank Mouthpiece. If you take a bent paperclip you can pull out the top of the mouthpiece and the the smaller piece below to allow easier cleaning.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

I think he is referring to taking apart the actual Tank Mouthpiece. If you take a bent paperclip you can pull out the top of the mouthpiece and the the smaller piece below to allow easier cleaning.

Exactly.............

 

[Beez]

Every liquid I vape with the tank, PG or VG, clean atty or not does this with mine. Hubby's too.

 

[kellie]

I just cleaned my t atty with distilled water and the dry burn and works great. Didn't even wait loaded the tank and works just like new. Thanks for the tip