Haven't popped an atomizer yet. I have some Joye SR and a few of their LR 1.8 ohms. Now kind of stuck on a 306 LR for direct dripping. I love the hit and vapor production is off the chart.
I tend to be really proactive with my 306 cause I really want this to last a long time. Every night, before bed, I'll flush it with hot tap water for 2 minutes, blow as much water as I can out, let it dry overnight. Next morning I prime with 4 drops and start vaping.
Even after a 2 months of hard use direct dripping, my 306 ohm's out exactly as if new (1.8 ohms). I just don't let the crud accumulate. So far so good.
Edit: Oh, and I forgot, most of my juices (diy and bought) I dilute 5% with Vodka. Maybe that lessens the chance of hard deposits.