Im New to Vaping, and I think I have broke it already!!!

[Jadeyfly]

Well I was given a PV last week, starting using it, and now its not "smoking" I have cleaned it out using the "boil" method I read about and used a new cartridge, changed the battery, i think its the attomiser itself, can any one shed any light on this for me?

Jade

 

[melloyello]

it would be helpful to know what PV you have...a push button battery or auto battery? if its a push button, does the atomizer make a crackling noise when you click the button?

 

[Jadeyfly]

sorry its a DSE901 Link , auto battery

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Did you let the atomizer dry thoroughly? A wet atomizer isn't going to work well.

 

[Secti0n31]

Its also possible that you flooded the atomizer by putting too much liquid in the cartridge. I made that mistake with cartos for quite a while before I got it right. It makes it difficult to pull on, and it won't produce much if any vapor.

If that is the case, take the atomizer off and blow on it. Q-tip the connecter of your battery. You can wreck an auto battery if juice gets in there.

 

[Jadeyfly]

Yeah I let it dry over night, i am struggling now!! i gave up cigs a few days ago and this is the only thing keeping me going!!

 

[Jadeyfly]

The battery is still lughting up, oo and i tried blowing into the atomiser to clear it out, a bit of liquid did come out so i wiped down the battery as well. if this doesnt ix the problem is there anything else i can try or do i have to get a new one?

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Try blowing it out because there might still be water in there. You won't be able to do a dry burn because you have automatic batteries. If this is your only atomizer then you need to buy another one (I would suggest two) pronto!

I don't use the boil method for cleaning my atomizers. At the very least I just blow mine out once a day and give them a soak in 91% Isopropyl Alcohol once a week. The alcohol evaporates quickly and completely so they're ready for use the next day without fail.

 

[Jadeyfly]

OO I will give the alcohol a go tonight when i get in from work a new atomiser will have to wait a week until i get paid....i just looked down the atomiser and the gauze looks a little damaged could this have anything to do with the problem at all? (sorry for all the questions, this is my 3rd day, I never knew what a PV was until my partners Dad gave me this one to help me quit cigs :/ )

 

[Secti0n31]

not likely. The cloth material that you can see is for wicking, and it's usually pretty flimsy material to begin with, Most people take it out entirely, but that's not a big deal. As long as the battery lights up it's working, so that's a good thing. Blow it out, rinse it under a hot faucet, blow it out again. Let it dry for a little bit, then try it again.

 

[Jadeyfly]

I will give it a go..how long do you suggest waiting for it to dry before trying again?

 

[Secti0n31]

run it under steaming hot water (hold it with pliers, I know kinds goes without saying but still) for 2 minutes, blow it out, and let it dry for at least an hour. Since you're using an auto battery, and you can't dry burn your atty, you may even want it to dry overnight.

 

[Jadeyfly]

Thanks for the help I will let you know if I manage to get it working again

 

[Secti0n31]

Please do. And might I recommend cartomizers? They're cheaper than atty/cart combos. They're not as tasty as dripping but they're not bad at all, and compared to atty/cart combinations they're more financially responsible. When you get to your next payday I recommend buying a spare atomizer and a 5 pack of 808/901 cartomizers.

 

[ControlledChaos]

Atomizers die man. I had no idea when i started vaping. You should always have backups and backups for your backups. Some atomizers last a month or 2 some last a week. I had a battery die on me as well because i didn't clean the contacts and juice got down onto the connections. You should get a couple of batteries, a couple atty's and you'll be good. Hang tight man! 5 months no cigs 4 me. Even the best of us slip once in a while but when I got backups I never felt the need to have a cig (maybe just to remind me why I don't anymore). Even if i wanted to i couldn't smoke more then a half a cig without wanting to upchuck. Best of luck man and stay strong

 

[classwife]

Jadefly...hi !
If the atty still sizzles a bit....(working)..
Blow the water out of the atty really good.....do you have a hair dryer ? You can use that for a fast dry out. If not you can set it in an oven at LOW (about 250) for about a half hour.....

 

[Jadeyfly]

I had nefer even thought about cartomisers. I will have a look at them and see how i get on with them
OO and I actually do have a hair dryer, but I am at the office atm and I guess I will have to fight the urge not to ask a collegue for a smoke

 

[classwife]

Hope all goes well when you get home !!!

 

[BestLion]

it would be helpful to know what PV you have...a push button battery or auto battery? if its a push button, does the atomizer make a crackling noise when you click the button?

This DSE901 was my first model I had. Did NOT like it, had to really breath in to get it to light, and sometime would get a mouthful of ejuice..just gross. I recommend you get an Ego or 510 and only in manual. I will never get an auto again!

 

[Jadeyfly]

Hi thought I would just let you know that even after I let it all dry out over night it still doesnt work!!..The bridge looks a little damaged, well the nylon mesh does. I think I may have to get a new one, going to have to use all my willpower over the next week until payday I think