RIP Atty?

[LemurCat]

So ... I noticed a couple of days ago my vape was wanting. So I blew the atty out. I'd get a couple of good puffs and then the same whispies.

Being the genius that I am, with no direction from anyone or thought of checking here first (because I'm idiotic when I'm impatient and impulsive), I flushed some rubbing alcohol through the atty, which consequently produced little vapor and a terrible taste. Having another streak of brilliance, I decided hot water would do the trick to rid my atty of that terrible taste.

Well, it's been 48 hours and the atty won't heat up. It's dead, isn't it? The battery light goes on when I inhale, but it s-l-o-w-l-y goes out, leading me to believe there's a switch in there that's either stuck or gone bad. (And since I decided that "trying to fix it ... with a hammer!" would be counterproductive, I haven't taken anything apart to check.)

So is it dead? Should I play it "Taps" and bury it in the backyard and gut it out while I wait for my new attys to arrive? Or does anyone have a resurrection method that they think will work? Is this a candidate for the CPH Method, or should I not waste the time, effort, and money?

Also, ancillary question ... are some brands of juice thicker than others and more prone to junking up attys?

 

[jj2]

Did you put a few drops of liquid on it?

If not, do and then draw several times. If nothing: may it rest in peace.

 

[Jim Davis]

There's instructions on how to check an atty with a multimeter to see if it's totally dead;
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cig-technical-issues/31787-ecf-troubleshooting-guide.html

I only clean mine if necessary. When I do, I use pure grain alcohol. Soak, gently blow dry.

Sometimes when water is introduced to the atty, it takes a long time for the atty to produce again. Put in a couple drops of juice and puff your brains out. They usually come back if the coil is not broken.

 

[LemurCat]

Thanks folks!