RDA Isopropyl Alcohol Bath?

[Vaping_Racoon]

Can I give a new rda (clone) an isopropyl bath and wipe?

My guess is that it's ok if I rince well and let dry completely.

Any thoughts?

 

[tokarev]

Isopropyl alcohol should be ok IF you let it dry completely, but to avoid any issues I use PGA (pure grain alcohol, i.e. "drinking" alcohol). This is classified in the states as a vodka beverage and is available in liquor stores (in most states). If that is not available then any strong vodka (100 proof or better) could be used. That wouldn't be quite as good as pure alcohol but it avoids any issues if it doesn't completely evaporate.

...I forgot to add...

I use the PGA mainly on gear that has been used in order to remove stains and residual flavors. For new gear what I do is disassemble it completely and wash it in hot tap water with a toothbrush and dish soap (very good for grease/oil removal). Then I spread it out on paper towels and leave it to dry completely before reassembly. If you're in a hurry, you can give the washed gear a quick bath in very hot tap water. The heated parts will dry more quickly.

 

[440BB]

I use it and rinse with hot water. Never had a problem.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Cool 440BB, I think I will do that and use the toothbrush to scrub like Tokarev suggested.

 

[tokarev]

I use it and rinse with hot water. Never had a problem.

I do the same if I'm going to use the same or similar flavors in a device. I only resort to alcohol for stains and removing old flavorings when needed. I edited my post above to clarify that. For new gear, washing with dish soap is the best way to get rid of residual oils, etc.

 

[Bhoot]

You can isopropyl no problems. I bathe the parts and after 5 mins the alcohol evaporates off and I am good to go. As its a high purity one, at normal room temp it will evaporate much quicker than you think. As its summer time, it's even quicker. For cleaning other ways, there are many methods, when things fail I throw it all in the sonic cleaner for a few washes. Then bathe it.


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[daviedog]

Stainless steel except for minor parts.
Ever see this disclaimer?
If you wash, pull the post screws Out. Don't rest assured they are all Stainless..