How do take apart this clearomizer?

[crunchytaco76]

The above picture is the clearomizer I have (2 of them). I have a Vivi nova but I did something and screwed up the head it came with royally and so I'm using one of the two replacement heads supplied with it. I just got to thinking "If my nova runs out of heads or something, how will I clean these clearomizers when I need them for backup?" As you can see in the picture it has already been used with a caramel flavor when I was just trying it out before my nicotine arrived in the mail. The only part of it that will come off is the tip to fill it, but I have no idea how I get the rest off, it won't budge. Also, what's the proper way to clean these? I royally screwed up the head of my nova while cleaning it. I took the wick out and when I put the wick back it wasn't firing, and I really couldn't situate it right and the wick threads were falling out so I threw it away. I have no idea what brand this is, it came with a kit from vapor beast and they just were labeled "clearomizers". Thanks in advance!

 

[Johnnie Price]

Those are CE4's. If the base doesn't unscrew, then they're original models. The first versions could be pried apart, but I think the newer ones are glued now. The only thing you could do is flush it with water and maybe soak it in some vodka. You could dry burn it, but a good rinse and let it dry for a day or two should be just fine. The old flavor will still likely carry through for about a quarter of the tank, then the new flavor should take over completely.

 

[2nd chance]

Thats correct, the older ones are not head replaceable (i think thats a stardust)

 

[crunchytaco76]

Well, that's a bummer, but not a huge deal I guess. They aren't my main uses anyway, but I appreciate the replies.

 

[Lissakp54]

Good to know, I have about 6 of them!

 

[tc1]

You CAN rebuild the old style clearos that don't have replaceable heads. On my phone atm otherwise I would post some youtube videos.

Search for "rewicking stardusts" or the like on youtube ... it can be done on many of them.

 

[Unforeseen]

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[crunchytaco76]

Moved to Assorted PV Topics - Clearomizers

Ha thanks, I didn't really know where to put it and didn't realize there was a subforum for this XD

 

[Thompson]

You CAN rebuild the old style clearos that don't have replaceable heads. On my phone atm otherwise I would post some youtube videos.

Search for "rewicking stardusts" or the like on youtube ... it can be done on many of them.

I've done it too, and its really no more difficult than working on other replaceable heads (they are built practically the same).

 

[crunchytaco76]

I've done it too, and its really no more difficult than working on other replaceable heads (they are built practically the same).

My problem with that though is, I'm a total noob. And seeing as they obviously weren't meant to be taken apart and are glued together as stated by Johnnie ^, I would likely just break it and be out a clearomizer. For noobs, it only takes about 5 min to utterly destroy something important that they don't know how to deal with. Also, I don't know if stardust is just a nickname or if it's supposed to be a brand or what, so I really don't have a way to know if that would even work, but I assure you that even pliers with several different methods of trying to get this off wont budge it. I'd break it in no time. I think I'll stick to having to clean it out tediously than break it for now at least.

 

[Thompson]

I'm pretty certain they are just press fit, albeit tightly so they don't leak. Most glues wouldn't be suitable, as they need to be food grade and resilient to the liquids.

I just grabbed the metal base with needle nose & gently rocked the plastic back & forth and it came off no fuss.

But that said, I haven't bought one in 6~ months so they definitely could've changed (plus there are a handful of manufacturers with slight differences).

I'm not saying you have to, just chiming in it can be done and its not much different than what some people may be used to (rebuilding replacement heads). I myself have a handful lying around & knowing if I had to, I could get em operating again, and this is probably the same case for quite a few fellow vapors.

But if it ain't broke, don't fix it and all that

 

[2nd chance]

I'm pretty certain they are just press fit, albeit tightly so they don't leak. Most glues wouldn't be suitable, as they need to be food grade and resilient to the liquids.

I just grabbed the metal base with needle nose & gently rocked the plastic back & forth and it came off no fuss.

But that said, I haven't bought one in 6~ months so they definitely could've changed (plus there are a handful of manufacturers with slight differences).

I'm not saying you have to, just chiming in it can be done and its not much different than what some people may be used to (rebuilding replacement heads). I myself have a handful lying around & knowing if I had to, I could get em operating again, and this is probably the same case for quite a few fellow vapors.

But if it ain't broke, don't fix it and all that

Did that to about 3 of them, they all leaked after.

 

[fenchurch]

I must have the CE4s produced after they incorporated some type of extra adhesive, my 4 attempts to do the "needle nose pry" procedure end up with cracked plastic, leaving the bottom portion of the cone affixed to the lower metal ring.

Perhaps I was just unlucky...

Tho I will add that my replaceable coil Vision and Redux cones *will* separate from their lower metal ring (the part that screws onto the base) if you over tighten the top cap and accidentally bang the cone on the desk, or drop on the floor.

I have been able to snap those back into place, no leaking issues afterward (so far).

 

[2nd chance]

I don't trust putting one back together for fear of leaking, once that seal is broken, I use a few expensive wood mods and won't risk juice all over them for a $4 clearo

 

[Ang-EC]

How do take apart this clearomizer?
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You may have a little trouble putting it back together.