How to store atomizers?

[ruuku]

Right now I'm cycling through about 3 M401 Atomizers, but check to see if spares are in good working order (every order i place has at least 1 spare). So far, I've been blowing out/draining the three i have in rotation, and this seems to be best for daily use. However, lets speculate that the three will give me about a 1 mth/atomizer lifespan (not including cola baths) before any dropoff. My question is how would you guys store atomizers for the long run (maybe 3-5 mths)?

Should i even be checking if the spares are in working/taking a gamble every time i open a new atomizer?

I'm guessing that the reason for the factory primer is to keep the wick/coil from corroding (or to allow a transition between primer -> liquid upon initial use), but my understanding is that it isn't good for the atomizer to have e-liquid in them at all times.
Suggestions?

 

[gep]

Are you checking them as soon as you receive them? Early on I made the mistake of "assuming" they functioned properly when I received them only to find out that the unit was actually faulty (Low vapor or DOA).

I'm doing the same thing with the passthroughs and batteries now, because most of the suppliers have a two week warranty.

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[ruuku]

Yep, I'm checking them a few days after i receive them. I don't want to get to the point where an atomizer dies, rip open a spare...then resort to analogs.

 

[franklyspeaking]

I rotate about atomizers constantly. I store them in ice cube trays with a small piece of cut down aquarium filter material on the bottom. I store them there once they have been blown out with condensed air and I store them upside down (Battery end up) so everything drains out.

 

[Catanonia]

When u get them in the post, puff them, check them.. If they work, then store them. If not send them back, whats the problem ?

 

[VapeApe]

I keep mine in a zero gravity vault located inside of a clean room tilted at 45 degrees facing due North, 12 stories underground. This is to make sure that they are not affected by anything until im ready to use them.

 

[eplanet]

I keep mine in a zero gravity vault located inside of a clean room tilted at 45 degrees facing due North, 12 stories underground. This is to make sure that they are not affected by anything until im ready to use them.

They should be stored at 47º

 

[caywen]

My plan is to suspend them in a small jar filled with pure VG. When I take one out, I will wipe and blow off the excess and just use it like that. I figure there's no way they will dry out that way.

 

[Catanonia]

They should be stored at 22.5º

Just correcting you Angle of the earth

 

[LiquidVapor]

I keep mine in a zero gravity vault located inside of a clean room tilted at 45 degrees facing due North, 12 stories underground. This is to make sure that they are not affected by anything until im ready to use them.

also, we have found that a tilt of 33 degrees works much better!

 

[eplanet]

Just correcting you Angle of the earth

lol, im coming from a whole different planet.....

 

[Catanonia]

also, we have found that a tilt of 33 degrees works much better!

nooooooo 22.5 How many times dude

 

[Houdini]

These things don't need to be babied like they were hummingbird eggs ready to hatch. They arnt that fragile. It won't fall apart if you drop it. If it works it won't stop working by itself when not being used. It doesn't need to stay wet with anything when its not being used. They don't need to be in a clean room environment. They are hardware in this hobby. Not software. Don't stress out so much about them. Just use them as they are meant to be used and you'll be fine.
This is meant for the OP, not all the jokers.

 

[Catanonia]

These things don't need to be babied like they were hummingbird eggs ready to hatch. They arnt that fragile. It won't fall apart if you drop it. If it works it won't stop working by itself when not being used. It doesn't need to stay wet with anything when its not being used. They don't need to be in a clean room environment. They are hardware in this hobby. Not software. Don't stress out so much about them. Just use them as they are meant to be used and you'll be fine.

and talk to them daily....

 

[Ann]

I keep mine in a plastic jar with a lid. I use mine in rotation. Clean/dry them and then store them back in the jar.

 

[LiquidVapor]

Just correcting you Angle of the earth

agreed - 22.5 degrees ...but at a 33 degree angle...that is the key to mastery of the atomizer..at least on eliquid planet

 

[Catanonia]

agreed - 22.5 degrees ...but at a 33 degree angle...that is the key to mastery of the atomizer..at least on eliquid planet

No don't forget the annual variation dude...... Oh my head hurts....

 

[LiquidVapor]

No don't forget the annual variation dude...... Oh my head hurts....

oh yeah, the annual variation...good point....I'll have to recalculate

 

[ruuku]

Thanks for the constructive, and then VERY constructive criticism. Thought about it for awhile today, and come to the conclusion that after draining/rinsing/blowing out/drying cycle, I'll store them an in airtight container with some silica gel/desiccant. I figure this should prevent any corrosion...oh ya an then angle this container at 22.5 but at a 33 degree angle accounting for the annual variation plus the vernal and autumnal equinox...except on a leap year