How do I clean a bridgeless atomizer

[EKat]

I just started dripping and only have one bridgeless 510 atomizer...I put it in some vodka for a few hours and it seemed to get rid of some of the gunk...is this all I do with these?

 

[crxess]

EverClear - much stronger alcohol

several drops, if heavily gunked repeat.
Blow out from 510 end and wipe dry.

 

[Sthur]

Here is a atomizer cleaning vid that might help.

E-Cig Fundamentals: Atomizer Cleaning 101 - YouTube

 

[InTheShade]

I've never had the need to do anything other than running under hot water (I've been known to do a quick dry burn on them too, but please don't tell anyone that because they may yell at me) I've soaked them twice in vodka, but I've never really felt that it helped so I stopped.

I've been using the same 2 attys in rotation all day every day since the beginning of August. I tried a new one the other day and I have to say, while the flavor was sharper and it produced a bit more vapor, I think I'll just keep using these two until they die.

So yes, to answer your question, a quick soak if you feel it necessary is pretty much all you need to do.

 

[JulesXsmokr]

So which atty's are holding up the best for you, I want get a few to taste some mixes I make up. Quick cleaning and lots of use..???

 

[DaveP]

Do a hot water wash under the kitchen tap and then dry burn to steam off what's left. Install the drip atty onto the battery after you wash it. Shake it dry and blow out what you can, then press the fire button and listen to the boiling and watch the trails of smoke come off as the contaminants burn. Once you see a red glow, hold it for once second pulses until there's no more little tendrils of smoke rising. Don't allow it to turn red for more than a second between pulses or you run the risk of popping the coil from too much heat. 5 or 10 one second pulses should be more than enough to clean it well. As soon as it turns red, release the fire button.

I keep an eye loupe in my box to inspect the coil before and after.

 

[EKat]

So which atty's are holding up the best for you, I want get a few to taste some mixes I make up. Quick cleaning and lots of use..???

I've only got one simple atty right now it's a bridgeless 510...easy to clean and works well but I know there are greater one out there for the more experienced dripper

 

[EKat]

Do a hot water wash under the kitchen tap and then dry burn to steam off what's left. Install the drip atty onto the battery after you wash it. Shake it dry and blow out what you can, then press the fire button and listen to the boiling and watch the trails of smoke come off as the contaminants burn. Once you see a red glow, hold it for once second pulses until there's no more little tendrils of smoke rising. Don't allow it to turn red for more than a second between pulses or you run the risk of popping the coil from too much heat. 5 or 10 one second pulses should be more than enough to clean it well. As soon as it turns red, release the fire
I keep an eye loupe in my box to inspect the coil before and after.

Thanks for the info!

 

[wv2win]

PGA (Everclear) is much more effective than water.

 

[InTheShade]

So which atty's are holding up the best for you, I want get a few to taste some mixes I make up. Quick cleaning and lots of use..???

The two in rotation for me are the Vapage slant coil hybrid and the Kidney Puncher Long-barrel. There is a ton of information all about non-rebuildable attys in http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/atomizers-cartridges/405910-regular-atty-drippers-dying-breed.html