Should I refill when my juice gets syrup-like?

[cadcoke5]

As my 3ml tank gets down under 1/2ml, it looks quite viscus, like syrup. So far, I have just been topping it off. But, now I wonder if that is the best choice.

I am guessing that somehow it is distilling the juice, and leaving behind some component of the juice. But, I don't know if it is the PG or the VG or the flavoring. If it is the flavoring, then topping off is certainly OK. Otherwise, I guess it is best to dump it. But, it is not possible to do this on a cartomizer. Does the syrup-thick juice just gradually accumulate until it no longer wicks enough, and the atomizer fails?

This is not something I would have expected to have happened. In my clearomizer, the vapor chamber is not really open to the juice tank. If the vapor were really getting into the tank and condensing, I would have expected to see condensation on the walls of the tank, but I don't. My only theory at this time is that the wick itself somehow has a preference for some of the juice components, and so leaves behind the thicker component.

Anyone knowledgeable about this?

Joe Dunfee

 

[tdavids]

As a rule I generally vape my clearo all the way down tipping it to make sure the wick stays wet and then I clean them in hot water. I don't know if this is best practice either but I never have thick stuff in the clearo. I also change flavors so maybe I need more of them.

 

[MagicMike]

Howdy Joe,

With the original 'tanks/tip combo's' included with my TW ego twist started kit I saw the thickening juice also, since converting to the Viva Nova's I haven't noticed it at all. I don't know the cause but for sure I was seeing some thickening of the ejuice.

Now when the draw starts to become a bit restricted I clean the whole assembly on the viva nova's, which isn't too frequent perhaps 10mls or so. I'd say I think it's a good time to clean your tank/atty to maximize it's life when you're seeing this.

Cheers,
Mike