First Coil Cleaning

[3bet]

I've been trying out a few juices and different ohm coils. Some flavors were similar so I just rinsed them, but some seemed like they would change the way a juice would taste so I just put in a new coil when I would try it for the first time. Now I have like 10 coils that haven't been used up and I'm going to make a trip to the liquor store to buy something to use on them tomorrow.

Now, having said all that, I've seen a lot of people saying to use Vodka. I don't think I need anything stronger than that; it's not like I'm trying to kill bacteria or anything. But I was wondering if some vodkas are better to use than others. Is the bottom shelf cheap stuff going to leave a bad taste in my wicks? Should I spring for something a little more expensive that doesn't have something bad (any stuff that would harm my coils or stick to them) in it?

How long should I soak my coils in vodka?

Should I rinse them off afterward?

How long should I let them dry if I just pull them out and blow through them?

Thanks in advance

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Is the bottom shelf cheap stuff going to leave a bad taste in my wicks? Should I spring for something a little more expensive that doesn't have something bad (any stuff that would harm my coils or stick to them) in it?
The best alcohol to buy is PGA or EverClear as it's the purest form- 190 proof. But any cheap vodka will do.

How long should I soak my coils in vodka?
Overnight is best or at least 8 hours.

Should I rinse them off afterward?
Yes.

How long should I let them dry if I just pull them out and blow through them?
Until they're dry or you can run a hair dryer on low/ warm to speed the process up. If wet the first few vapes may not be very good.

I find washing/ soaking is good but dry burning really completes the cleaning process.

 

[2pak2zero]

People say to use cheap vodka because, well, why waste good vodka on soaking coils. Rinse them after. Some people boil their coils too. I dont have a real keen sense of taste, a good rinse worked for me.


snet frm ny lttle phond with my stibby fungers!!

 

[3bet]

Thanks!

The best alcohol to buy is PGA or EverClear as it's the purest form- 190 proof. But any cheap vodka will do.

Why is PGA like Everclear or Golden Grain the best? I guess what I'm asking is, does that mean there are things in vodka that are bad for coils that aren't found in PGAs since they have practically no additives?

 

[dice57]

I just pull the wick out, dry burn the coil to burn off any gunk that has accumulated, then re-wick with fresh wick, saturate wick with juice, and I am good to go.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Why is PGA like Everclear or Golden Grain the best? I guess what I'm asking is, does that mean there are things in vodka that are bad for coils that aren't found in PGAs since they have practically no additives?

It's because for cleaning all we want is the alcohol with as little additives as possible. Bottom line is the cheaper the better and many use the cheapest vodka available. PGA/ Everclear is the purest form of alcohol- can be bought in 151 or 190 proof. PGA 190 is 95% alcohol- Poland makes a stronger pure grain alcohol (193 proof) but it can't be bought here.

 

[3bet]

I'm about to clean my coils tonight (I got some 190 proof Golden Grain). 2 more quick questions.

Should I leave the rubber grommet (or whatever you call it) off when I soak them in alcohol? (I mean, it won't dissolve or anything will it?)

Just leaving the wicks in them to clean out other flavors is ok isn't it?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I'm about to clean my coils tonight (I got some 190 proof Golden Grain). 2 more quick questions.

Should I leave the rubber grommet (or whatever you call it) off when I soak them in alcohol? (I mean, it won't dissolve or anything will it?)

Just leaving the wicks in them to clean out other flavors is ok isn't it?

It's okay to leave the grommets on as they're silicon and shouldn't be damaged by the PGA. Using the PGA will get even the darkest of stains out of the area where the wick goes through the coil. The wicks are made of silica and are impossible to damage with alcohol or dry burning.

 

[3bet]

Many thanks! I feel like I've just advanced from total noob to amateur.

 

[devauto]

I've been trying out a few juices and different ohm coils. Some flavors were similar so I just rinsed them, but some seemed like they would change the way a juice would taste so I just put in a new coil when I would try it for the first time. Now I have like 10 coils that haven't been used up and I'm going to make a trip to the liquor store to buy something to use on them tomorrow.

Now, having said all that, I've seen a lot of people saying to use Vodka. I don't think I need anything stronger than that; it's not like I'm trying to kill bacteria or anything. But I was wondering if some vodkas are better to use than others. Is the bottom shelf cheap stuff going to leave a bad taste in my wicks? Should I spring for something a little more expensive that doesn't have something bad (any stuff that would harm my coils or stick to them) in it?

How long should I soak my coils in vodka?

Should I rinse them off afterward?

How long should I let them dry if I just pull them out and blow through them?

Thanks in advance

You may not need anything stronger than vodka, however I have found that if I use Everclear (PGA), it stays around a lot longer and doesn't get used in my drinks!

BTW ... a small bottle of PGA is pretty cheap and goes a LONG way when cleaning coils. I put mine in a shot glass and cover them with enough Everclear to keep it from evaporating off the coils while they soak for a day, about 1/8" over the top or so should do it I think.

Otherwise, Vapoor eyes er has pretty much nailed it on the advice!

As always ... YMMV!

HTH

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Many thanks! I feel like I've just advanced from total noob to amateur.

You're already a Pro IMO
You're very welcome and the Best of Luck. Don't forget to rinse otherwise you may end up looking like my Furry Friend to the left