I've had my vision spinner with 1.8 ohm kanger t3s for over two weeks now. I've heard that the atomizers only last about that long before you have to replace it. I had an issue with it this weekend. I wasn't getting any hit, but a quick rinse and refill seemed to have fixed the problem. How do I know when to replace it? Will it be obviously broken that a clean won't fix, or will I be able to clean it out and use it a lot longer.
Replacing Atomizers
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Replace it once a rinse doesnt do the trick and you have lost flavor/vapor production. 
I have had some last much longer with clean clear liquids - like 4-8 weeks.
I have had some last much longer with clean clear liquids - like 4-8 weeks.Replace it once a rinse doesnt do the trick and you have lost flavor/vapor production.
Sounds like there will be a definite noticeable difference. Thanks for the info.
.............and if you have to order them online, get them now as opposed to when your atomizer dies. Maybe get a back-up battery while you are there.
Nothing sucks worse than being without a working battery or a working topper.
Nothing sucks worse than being without a working battery or a working topper.
The bottom coils have gotten a bad rap because people keep trying to use them well beyond their useful life.
What is the useful life? There is no real answer because so much depends on your vape habits (voltage, duration of vape, frequency) and your juice: thick, dark, sweet juices will gunk up atty's fairly quickly, regardless of the type.
On the Kanger style, you can pop off the chimney easily to clean them better. I clean mine in an ultrasonic bath with baking soda. Some use vinegar or Everclear.
The easy way to tell if your coil is dead is to use an ohmmeter or a device that reads the resistance of your atty (like a Vamo, ProVari, Zmax, etc.).
You could pop off the chimney while leaving the base in to see if you get your coil to glow. Sometimes, you can revive a poor performing atty by doing pulse burns; however, I would not recommend this on an integrated battery since the pulsing tends to overstress the tiny switches they put in them. I would do a pulse burn only on a mechanical mod.
A new head is $2 and you can get them for as low as $1 if you shop around. I do my own rebuilds. Regardless, you should always keep spares. I have a variety of vaporizers like Kayfuns and Genesis, but my out and about vape is the Kanger style. They are small and swapping out a burnt out coil is a snap and requires no tools.
What is the useful life? There is no real answer because so much depends on your vape habits (voltage, duration of vape, frequency) and your juice: thick, dark, sweet juices will gunk up atty's fairly quickly, regardless of the type.
On the Kanger style, you can pop off the chimney easily to clean them better. I clean mine in an ultrasonic bath with baking soda. Some use vinegar or Everclear.
The easy way to tell if your coil is dead is to use an ohmmeter or a device that reads the resistance of your atty (like a Vamo, ProVari, Zmax, etc.).
You could pop off the chimney while leaving the base in to see if you get your coil to glow. Sometimes, you can revive a poor performing atty by doing pulse burns; however, I would not recommend this on an integrated battery since the pulsing tends to overstress the tiny switches they put in them. I would do a pulse burn only on a mechanical mod.
A new head is $2 and you can get them for as low as $1 if you shop around. I do my own rebuilds. Regardless, you should always keep spares. I have a variety of vaporizers like Kayfuns and Genesis, but my out and about vape is the Kanger style. They are small and swapping out a burnt out coil is a snap and requires no tools.
I got an extra evod tank yesterday, two extra atomizers, got my protank 3 today with the extra atomizer, and keep my spare G6s around just in case. Extra battery is next.
Very helpful, Tony. When I get home, I'll try popping off my chimney without breaking it.
I'm just gonna replace them for now, and leave the rebuilding when I have a little more experience with vaping.
My local shop offers 5 replacements for $10. I just stock up, use them till they burn out and replace them with a new one.
Not to hijack but if your coil is dead, the resistance meter will ______________ ???
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I have a coil that reads higher than it is (reads 2.3 but says 2.2)
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I have a coil that reads higher than it is (reads 2.3 but says 2.2)
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