Should I have ordered atomizers?

[Sykkelspruce]

So I placed an order for my first e-cig (still has not arrived) but I didn't order any atomizers with it.

I've been looking around and some people seem to use theirs for quite a while and others seem to go through them as fast as carts?

I don't exactly understand how they burn out or whatever. Do they really only last a short time?

Just trying to find out if I'll be stuck with a non working pv from time to time if i need to keep ordering atomizers?

Any help would be awesome, or even proper techniques so i dont destroy my atomizer.

Thanks in advance guys & girls!

 

[jennlsnoopy]

What model do you have? I have a 510 and those attys can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. Its always good to have a couple extra attys just in case.

 

[LuvMyPV]

What model do you have? I have a 510 and those attys can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. Its always good to have a couple extra attys just in case.

Can anyone speak to how long will attys last if you are just stockpiling them for a rainy day? Same question with regard to bats? 510s or any other kind - if you know?

 

[420GypsyGirl]

With most e-cigs batteries and atty's are hit and miss some are more reliable then others. 510 is a good strater kit though the batteries are constantly needing recharged, but that is easy enough to do. If you buy a a VP mod like a Protege or Prodigy the batteries can last for 4 or 5 hours at a time and longer if you do not vape continuously. My suggestion is to get two or three attys and a couple of extra batteries just incase. Then you're good to go and do not have to worry as much. What is weird, I have extras but I have been using the same two batterues and attys that came with my original Joye 510 and I got it this last August. Go figure. So I have lots of extra stuff that I haven't even had totouch.

 

[Sykkelspruce]

Yeah i didn't get a 510... I ordered a Health E_Cig from Dinodirect but after what i've been reading about the site it may not even make it here. So if it doesn't come I'll probably order something from Cignot or just get a 510 or something.

 

[Thulium]

What she said. If you make sure to keep the atty wet with e-liquid, and maybe give it a good cleaning (lots of ideas on how best to do this scattered throughout this site) every once in a while, and your atomizer can last a very long time...but as with anything, accidents happen, not every atomizer is made alike and things just break sometimes. For that reason it is definitely good to have some extras on hand.

The other thing to consider is that some flavors (especially mint or menthol) tend to linger on the atomizer so if you are like me and like changing up your flavor on a regular basis, it's good to have a couple of different attys for different flavors

 

[Sykkelspruce]

For now i'm just sticking with tobacco flavors. I just got some from liberty flights that im waiting to try out. Not a fan of menthol but I'll keep that in mind. I'm excited to try vaping for the first time.

 

[snap6cat]

The atomizer is what does the work, none of them last forever! In my experience they last from a few days to months with no reason for the difference that I can tell. If you end up using e-cigs instead of tobacco you will find that it is a great idea to stock up, you cannot get the supplies at a convenience store so plan ahead.

 

[jennlsnoopy]

Can anyone speak to how long will attys last if you are just stockpiling them for a rainy day? Same question with regard to bats? 510s or any other kind - if you know?

I didn't think that an atty would go out if not used for a certain amount of time.

I have about 6 attys that I haven't used yet and I don't plan to until the 2 I'm using die. I would think they would last years just sitting in a box or something. Maybe forever.

 

[miketr]

batteries theoretically have a lifespan of about 18 months whether you use them or not, so don't stockpile 10 batteries, I would say, have maybe 3 or 4 and a passthrough and then buy more as needed. In practice, one way or another they fail well before that time, particularly the auto unsealed batteries.
I would suggested getting sealed manuals and a sealed passthrough and use the passthrough at home, in the car, etc. Save the batteries for when you need portability.
The atomizers - I think 901s pop and go cold dead pretty frequently, every few weeks to months. With cleaning, RN4075's and 510 attys seem to last a long time, although their visible vapor and performance seem to degrade some over time. They work well for maybe a few weeks to a few months, then they degrade enough that it's time for some new ones.

 

[ChesterN]

I typically have a 5 pack of spare attys (because they're cheaper when I buy a 5 pack) and will keep 2 extra batteries as well.

 

[Fedor]

Should you have ordered attys?

Hell yes...You can never have too many atties.

 

[acezzz]

You will know when you have only one atty and it goes pop and quits working and you have to go buy analogs just to get by. Definately keep a spare.

 

[ethirty]

I have 5 atties for my 510. Have had them since I got it. Have used them all. Have cleaned 3 of them. All work very well. I have been trying to kill them by flooding, but I can't seem to do it. I just blow them out and they work fine.

 

[Sykkelspruce]

Okay looks like I'll be making another order for some spare attys.

P.s.

Does anyone have any links to some good atomizer cleaning threads?

 

[miketr]

Try searching on atomizer cleaning... In the meantime, here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/experiments-equipment/35917-sattecs-atty-cleaning-test-thread.html
Also look in this subforum:
Experiments with equipment - E-Cigarette Forum

There are lots of threads on cleaning atomizers; the trouble is finding the good ones. I think there is a lot of people trying a lot of different things. soaking in warm water, or alcohol, or denture cleaner, or ice machine cleaner, or coffee machine cleaner, or mouthwash! are all things people have tried and said were successful. blowing out attys (blowing into them from the battery connector end to get out excess old fluid), "burning off" atomizers, picking the gunk off coil directly (how that is done I have no idea), and putting them in ultrasonic cleaners and using steam cleaners on them are also things people have tried.
Atomizers have tiny wires and solder connections in them that are easily broken by violent shaking or pressurized air, so be aware of that when trying any cleaning technique- if it says shake the atomizer, don't be heavy-handed about it. The paint on the outside can also be stripped off by some techniques, so be aware of that as well.

 

[miketr]

Removing Multiple Post.

 

[miketr]

Removing Multiple Post.

 

[Sykkelspruce]

Ended up ordering 4 attys