Longest lasting atomizer

[IdolLurker]

Is there any difference in cleaning the HV attys? I have some new ones that are used to drip in 901 and 510 passthroughs...both 5v. Getting a new 6 V mod too.

My old 5 attys are still going from Dec 2009 that I used in my first PV - Titan 510 before I got the HV passthroughs. They were used very heavily with BF mod. I cleaned them once a week in coke for only 15 mins and then hot water repeated rinses, blowing them out and dry burn. They survived my learning curve and abuses somehow!!

 

[Kent C]

Forgive my ignorance... But what is an SLB? I understand 901... Still learning. lol.
And yeah, from what I have read 1 year is a really long time. How much do you use it?

SLB is Salibaio the manufacturer (pretty sure that's spelled wrong ;-) They make the DSE (which doesn't stand for anything other than a model designation) 901, 801 and more recently in the 510 (suggest getting a Joye in the 510). I have attys that have lasted 9 months. One person had a 901 that lasted 2 years. Pretty sure he didn't clean it, nor do I unless I have a performance drop and then I usually only blow it out by mouth. I use my 510's daily and am a heavy vaper.

 

[candre23]

There is a new retailer (H2O) that is guaranteeing their 510 attys for a year. The attys he's selling look, perform and measure the same as the SLB 510s, though he swears they're a custom design. Honestly, the guy seems a bit unhinged. but if you don't mind dropping $15 on an atty in exchange for a one year warranty, then it might be worth considering. Though with his customer relation skills, it's pretty questionable whether or not he'll be around in a year to honor it.

 

[unsure]

There is a new retailer (H2O) that is guaranteeing their 510 attys for a year. The attys he's selling look, perform and measure the same as the SLB 510s, though he swears they're a custom design. Honestly, the guy seems a bit unhinged. but if you don't mind dropping $15 on an atty in exchange for a one year warranty, then it might be worth considering. Though with his customer relation skills, it's pretty questionable whether or not he'll be around in a year to honor it.

I had to try one and it came fast and works good as I mentioned in another post. Does'nt look special and I'm too much a noob to tell the difference by looking into them....but that said i'm putting it thru my test (heavy vaping) and so far so good. If it fails then I hope he is around to make good on the warranty.....we will see....

 

[skydragon]

Stupid question but here goes. From which end do you blow the atty out? Thanks. Oh, is that all you do it you want to change flavors?

 

[Kent C]

Stupid question but here goes. From which end do you blow the atty out? Thanks. Oh, is that all you do it you want to change flavors?

Not stupid at all. I wondered myself at first. Actually for flooding, I blow out from the batt/threaded end into a paper towel on the cart end. For cleaning I do three ways. batt end, cart end and another cart end but this time covering the hole in the center post on the threaded end to force air through the small air intakes on the threads. For the last one - blow and suck to help clear out any obstructions.

If that doesn't do it, I soak for about 15 minutes in 151 alcohol - Galen's vodka - dries quickly, blow out as above and then prime with ejuice and vape. This has worked in all cases for 9 months but I don't get to the soaking part often. I think the peak volt mods in 3.7v - bartleby, protege, chameleon help keep the atty clean by simple use - like a wet burn. I've lost 3 attys only to pilot error. I've lost one battery from 'old age' this week. One of the first 510 kit batts gave out.

 

[skydragon]

Not stupid at all. I wondered myself at first. Actually for flooding, I blow out from the batt/threaded end into a paper towel on the cart end. For cleaning I do three ways. batt end, cart end and another cart end but this time covering the hole in the center post on the threaded end to force air through the small air intakes on the threads. For the last one - blow and suck to help clear out any obstructions.

If that doesn't do it, I soak for about 15 minutes in 151 alcohol - Galen's vodka - dries quickly, blow out as above and then prime with ejuice and vape. This has worked in all cases for 9 months but I don't get to the soaking part often. I think the peak volt mods in 3.7v - bartleby, protege, chameleon help keep the atty clean by simple use - like a wet burn. I've lost 3 attys only to pilot error. I've lost one battery from 'old age' this week. One of the first 510 kit batts gave out.

Thank you Kent.

 

[turtle617]

Ok... after reading thru these pages on what the title of what this thread is about - "longest lasting atomizer", I still haven't heard ONE opinion. Yes, I've heard lots about how to clean an atty by way of various methods....
but the question remains to evoke any opinion....

I guess I'll leap on the ledge and give an one... albeit - it's pretty limited.

I've only used 4072's and 801's - both in atty's and bat's. And I only use VG juice. And I drip/cartridge combo. The eye droppers work well with the long atty's.

I like the 4072 atty's. Lots of vapor. Once in awhile, when one seems to not behave, I'll give them a rest and sit upside down and drain on a paper towel. If I'm bored, I'll rinse some under performers under some hot water and let them dry. They'll usually bounce back.

With constant vaping, and I mean constant.... out of 5 801's - I've lost 3... and 10 4072's - I've lost 1. This is in 6 months.

I'm still deciding on which batteries I like the most.

Certain atty's work better with certain batteries. I also rotate my atty's and batt's.

Hope this helps......

 

[candre23]

Ok... after reading thru these pages on what the title of what this thread is about - "longest lasting atomizer", I still haven't heard ONE opinion.

Did you read the last couple pages? There were several people mentioning the SLB 510 attys lasting a very long time. Some last a year or more.

That's probably the best answer (or at least the best type of answer) you're going to get. I don't think there are many people who have extended, first-hand experience with every version of every style of atty available. Until Consumer Reports does some exhaustive lab tests on PV atomizers, it's not really possible to have a conclusive "best".

 

[LostInDaJungle]

With all Atomizers YMMV.

The only people who can really give you opinions at this point are the ones who go through alot of attys. I've been vaping for 9 months on one atty. Does that mean my brand is the best? Does that mean I got lucky at the factory? Is it the juice I'm using? How often I top off? How I clean it?

There are theories as to why attys fail, but no definitive answers. I've heard people say X smoke juice will make your atomizer last forever, while someone else reports that he tried X smoke juice and his atty died in two days.

What does that tell us?

My 510 has been so reliable that I can't comment on the other attys. The only people who can comment on the entire range of attys are people who go through them like Tiger Woods goes through porn stars. Are those the opinions you want? "Hi, I've never gotten more than two weeks out of an atty, but here's what I think is the best!"

 

[JudoTrip]

Noob here, need some advice. I realize every atomizer and every person is different, but just looking for some general tips.

I have a DSE901, had it for about 2 weeks, seems to be going strong. I use PTB cart mods and I drip onto my atomizer every now and then throughout the day.

Question: How often and how much should I be dripping onto my atomizer? I vape fairly heavily throughout the day.

 

[garyd]

Noob here, need some advice. I realize every atomizer and every person is different, but just looking for some general tips.

I have a DSE901, had it for about 2 weeks, seems to be going strong. I use PTB cart mods and I drip onto my atomizer every now and then throughout the day.

Question: How often and how much should I be dripping onto my atomizer? I vape fairly heavily throughout the day.

If you have auto batteries be careful dripping as you could get juice into the battery and ruin it.

 

[nad33m]

hey my 901 atty died after i cleanind it in hot water. i dried it for a day.

Do you think ive flooded it? i direct dripped some juice on the atty before trying, the battery led goes on ok, but the atty just does not warm up.

It shad little use and i only washed it coz it had a bad/burnt taste.

Any advise to get a "dead" atty back? i cant understand how washing it in water can kill it.

advise appeciated.

 

[JudoTrip]

I cleaned my atomizers for the first time a few days ago because the vapor was starting to taste funny. I just ran it under some tap water for a few seconds, blew it dry, and let it sit upside-down on a paper towel overnight. They hit better, taste better, and didn't die.

I know that doesn't really help you out.. but just thought I'd comment.

If you have auto batteries be careful dripping as you could get juice into the battery and ruin it.

I have manual batteries.

 

[LostInDaJungle]

I can understand several ways that washing an atty in water can kill it... Water still rushes over components putting stress on them. When you say washed in water, how? Ran it under the tap?

How much did you drip? Flooding the atty can also cause it to not get hot.

Check resistance on the atty. If it's not around 3 Ohms, then the nichrome wire is gone and you have little to no chance to rescue it.

JudoTrip: I fill my carts when I start getting less vapor/start tasting the fill material. If you fill your carts properly (and use carts) there should be no need to drip directly into the atty. A full cart accomplishes the same thing. An overfull cart floods the atty, so a perfectly filled cart should allow the wick to soak up a full load from the cart and still leave an ideal amount in the cart.

You can't flll your carts too often. You can overfill them, but if you wanted to top off after every drag it wouldn't do your e-cig any harm. If you're currently dripping 3 times a day, turn that into filling your cart 3 times a day.

 

[BigNaturals]

My very first black 901's still kickin strong (bought it 08/08) it looks like crap though.. it's supposed to be black but it's looking more.. sick.. lol the paint doesn't hold up well with me apparently.. but both of my blue atomizers I bought back in..idk.. January I guess it was.. have crapped out on me in the last week I think it may just be luck of the draw... though I am interested how Carol's gotten one to stay alive for over a year..

Word! i got my M401 last November and its all.... not looking as shiny as it was when i first bought it. thinking of sanding and painting the battery. its funny, the atomizer still looks brand new. wtf.

 

[borjis]

I have 4 Dura/510 atty's that are all working great and over 6 months old.

After using about a month they can't produce thick vapor.

I soak in some kind of 80 proof rum or vodka for a few hours,
then boil them for 15 minutes. blow them out then dry burn
them 10 seconds a few times until I see the coil start to glow red. works every time.

I should add that 2 of them seemed impossible to get going with standard
dura batteries. they would sizzle but I couldn't get them to glow. I just got
an EGO and with that battery they were finally able to glow.

 

[aseeryl]

One thing I've noticed recently is that since I started diluting juice down to ~9mg (using bulk supplies of 36mg) with VG/PG mix attys last a lot longer. I used to get upto about 2 weeks heavy usage but since november last I've only used 2 attys from a TW 810 multi pack.
I'm wondering whether the dilution takes out "sticky" residues etc. Anyone else noticed this.
BTW I've never had to clean them as performance has been excellent.

 

[Carden]

The only people who can comment on the entire range of attys are people who go through them like Tiger Woods goes through porn stars. Are those the opinions you want? "Hi, I've never gotten more than two weeks out of an atty, but here's what I think is the best!"

OK, I had to laugh at that. But yes I agree 100%
I am still learning as I go. I have been vaping since July 16th 2009. There is much I do not yet know. But from what I have read there has never been any study done to show the statistics on how long certain atty's work. That being said, I have had gamucci atomizers work for a few months, and some not work right from the box. Same with the Mini DSE103, the best I have found right now (ones I have used) is teh nicovap. It is made by Gamucci, but is constructed a bit different. The atty is "enclosed" and seems to work better. I am going to be ordering and trying the Titan (joye510) I will post how it works as I go. little by little I want to try more. I would like to get some sort of stat sheet for this. But there are so many variables. so it is very difficult. I have yet to clean any of my atty's. LOL. but I have researched and will be trying some different way to see if that helps. to get true stats on this would take a few years (at least) and by then everything will be better and changing. LOL
All we can really do is go off of others experience and I only want those who vape regularly (1-2 pack a day smokers) to give their advice on what last the longest for them, as that is what will apply directly to me and how much I vape.

Can someone tell me if the SLB 510 atty (or kit) is going to be the same as the Joye510 (aka: Titan)? I am still not used to so many names for the exact same kit or atty. LOL

 

[Warrior58d]

I do use the search function often. I either get way too much irrelevant info or not enough. The title is key. Few posters realize this. A perfect example is this great new thread about atomizer cleaning titled:"The cola method taken to another level that works". Who is going to be able to find the wealth of info there two months from now? I have a hard enough time finding it as is and the thread is fresh.

So of course the same questions will be asked time and time again. Step up or pass the baton. Because more and more folks with questions are coming every day.

Lorddrek

+2 Lorddrek, I am a brand new vaper and I have been on more then one forum in my lifetime. I really really try to use the search function and try to be specific as what I am looking for but no matter what I do I always get TONS of links to threads that really don't touch on what I am looking for. I really do try to not rehash old subjects but a lot of times its just not possible. Thanks for picking up the baton and dealing with all the noob questions from a lot of us.