Over cleaning attys?

[Stifle]

Hey all,

I did some searching here and I didn't see a thread that specifically tackled this issue. If it's posted somewhere else I apologize for the double post and any helpful person that could link it would be my best friend!

My question!!!

I am the type of guy that is very fastidious when it comes to keeping things well maintained (computers, cars, paintball guns, skis and basically anything else I really enjoy!). I have found a few good ways to clean out my attys and have also found the improved taste and vapor a clean atty can give me.

That being said, currently I'm still amassing my stock pile of spare attys, cartos, tank attys and tank carts so I do not have a lot of spares lying around. Because of that I've been cleaning my attys about once ever 2 - 3 days using various methods for my different attys.

Is this too much? Is there a too much?

Ultimately, I would sacrifice a degree of longevity to get the most consistent and flavorful vape I can attain.

Thanks for the input!

 

[dysfoundation]

As long as their maintained properly youll be fine

I am the same way I'll clean mine twice a day and mine have lasted me a good month and counting

Second Place is Dead Last

 

[NCC]

(from the other side)
I'm not a big cleaner. So long as mine is functioning properly I see no point in cleaning it, viewing any cleaning operation as a risk of damage. If the atomizer has acquired a disagreeable taste, or the draw is too tight, I will first blow it out (with compressed air). That failing, rinse thoroughly with hot tap water and dry. As a last resort, I have used 99% isopropyl alcohol. Note, I see nothing wrong with using isopropyl ... I'm just not into cleaning atomizers unless needed. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I've read a LOT of threads about cleaning. A lot of people seem to think it is as important as charging their batteries, LOL.

I have not seen any drift indicating frequent cleaning increases atomizer longevity ... in fact, my impression is to the contrary from reading the threads.

My atomizers typically last months, baring accidental damage. Dang it, I broke two of them last week by dropping my PV. But, that's another story.

 

[ccm2000]

I got a 510 three weeks ago. Never cleaned an atty yet. I blow them out every couple of days or when I change flavors and they work as good as the day I got them. Blow on non-threaded end, attach a manual battery, burn about 3 secs til it sizzles, wipe off. Done.

 

[hairball]

I had my first atty for 3 months. Cleaned it about every 2 weeks. I don't clean them until the vapor/flavor starts on a downhill slide. Then I give them a white vinegar bath, a good rinse, and let dry.

 

[Pissy]

Been using the same attys for about 3 months, only clean them when they start to get weak, knock wood, haven't lost one yet!

Happy Vaping!