Simple Clearomizer that doesn't burn out in a day or two?

[julesb]

Okay, so I have the ego-c upgrade. I originally used the regular atomizers that come with the egos and those didn't work all that great. Now I typically use the stardust and they are great...but they only work a day or two before totally burning out (I have a bag full and a close to empty pocket book now!). I have also tried the Kanger T3 and do not like them. I was going to buy some Vivi Novas...but now have been told they aren't all that great. I am fairly new to all of this and don't want anything I will have to rebuild or mess with too much. Does anyone have any other suggestions of a clearomizer they love?

 

[Jeff M]

They all do. Get used to it and find out how to rebuild a MiniNova. I went through 2.5 months of bi-polar disorder until I figured out that a fresh coil is everything.

 

[julesb]

I don't even know what a coil is =/ I guess I was way off thinking this was an easier/cheaper solution to smoking cigs! lol

 

[julesb]

Time to start reading up and watching youtube videos huh?

 

[eratikmind]

Kanger protank

 

[Jeff M]

I started a thread on rebuilding the mininova which is at the top of page 2 in this forum right now. Go there. Someone else posted a link to the best video you will ever find on how it's done. It's super easy!

 

[Jeff M]

It doesn't matter what device you use. All have coils. Coils are wire. Your liquid coats the coil, and the coil fries it. Now, imagine frying eggs all day in a pan and you can't clean the pan. You will have build-up crust and gunk, and the pan is not going to conduct heat to keep cooking eggs efficiently. That's the problem with all coils. The only solution is a new coil. Everyone is just paying for a new car when all they need is a new distributor cap.

 

[PRIMER]

iclears:

Innokin iClear 1.5 ohm Dual Coil Clearomizer for 510/eGo/MVP

The best I have found in the 5-6 dollar range.

These hit HARD and I haven't had one die yet.

 

[Jeff M]

Why do you keep buying them? Does a new one perform better than one you've used for a while?

 

[julesb]

Why do you keep buying them? Does a new one perform better than one you've used for a while?

they work for about two days wonderfully...it's the only thing my local store carries that fit the ego c. so i just buy more bc i hate to order online if it is going to suck just as bad as the one's i get without paying shipping! that's why i am trying to get some good suggestions before purchasing anything else. it's getting frustrating!

 

[Canderson180]

With the newer stardust a you can get replacement wicks for 2-3 dollars. Or a 5 pack for 10 bucks. The little white head inside unscrews and you put a new one on. Most Clearomizers can be "rebuilt" the easy way with a simple unscrew old part, screw on new part pattern. I would suggest a slim or regular vivi with a metal tube

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Used clearos but switched to Vision Vivi Novas about 6+ months ago. The only complaints about the Vivi are those that bought the knockoffs or those that tasted "plastic" If you don't taste the plastic in the clearos the Vivis will be fine.
A plastic or metal tank with a wick and element. Contains NO stuffing. The rebuildable Mini Vivi Novas come with heads (coil+ wick) that can be cheaply ($2.00) and easily replaced. When the head burns out simply unscrew the old head out and screw in new head- takes 10 secs. My Vivi Nova heads are lasting about 10+ weeks BUT I wash the heads every few days. I've found the Vivi Nova to give the best draw. Make absolute certain you buy the Vision Brand Mini Vivi Nova 2.0 ml.
As for rebuilding make sure you have a digital multi tester- I re wicked with cotton and it was nice but the regular heads last so long and are so cheap it's not really worth it IMO.
There's a reason the Vision Mini Vivi Novas were the first to sell out.

 

[retrox]

Why didn't you like the Kanger? I was going to suggest the eVod, but if you didn't like the T3 you might not like the eVod either as they're built using essentially the same design. Heads are much cheaper for the eVod though and simple to swap out.

 

[julesb]

Used clearos but switched to Vision Vivi Novas about 6+ months ago. The only complaints about the Vivi are those that bought the knockoffs or those that tasted "plastic" If you don't taste the plastic in the clearos the Vivis will be fine.
A plastic or metal tank with a wick and element. Contains NO stuffing. The rebuildable Mini Vivi Novas come with heads (coil+ wick) that can be cheaply ($2.00) and easily replaced. When the head burns out simply unscrew the old head out and screw in new head- takes 10 secs. My Vivi Nova heads are lasting about 10+ weeks BUT I wash the heads every few days. I've found the Vivi Nova to give the best draw. Make absolute certain you buy the Vision Brand Mini Vivi Nova 2.0 ml.
As for rebuilding make sure you have a digital multi tester- I re wicked with cotton and it was nice but the regular heads last so long and are so cheap it's not really worth it IMO.
There's a reason the Vision Mini Vivi Novas were the first to sell out.

Can you post a link of where I can buy the vivi nova you are talking about...and the head replacement?? Thanks a bunch =)

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Can you post a link of where I can buy the vivi nova you are talking about...and the head replacement?? Thanks a bunch =)

Here they are:
MINI Vision Vivi Nova Tank System - Plastic Tube
Comes with 3 heads- 1.8, 2.4 and 2.8 ohms.

 

[Jeff M]

MINI Vision Vivi Nova Tank System - Plastic Tube

Go back to my Rebuilding the MiniNova thread for links on where to get the supply of wire and wick.

 

[jazon1]

if you want something that will last you a week or longer get yourself a cartotank,my cartos last me about two weeks each and cost me about $1 each and have better flavor then i get from clearo's especially after using the clearo for a day or two and get clogged up.

 

[TattooedSkin]

Outside of rba's I love carto's! They are easy and consistent, I never really enjoyed ce type tanks (kanger, stardust and vivi novas) I found my simple fix in cartomizers and tank of my choice.

 

[bacc.vap]

You should learn how to clean and dry burn the CE4's, you will find they'll last a month or two before the coil actually pops and they're not good anymore. Search youtube for ce4/stardust cleaning and dry burn videos, there's a bunch of them, find one that works for you. Here's one->How to clean a CE5 a.k.a. Vision Ego Clearomizer a.k.a. Stardust - YouTube Everyone does it a little differently, that's why I say search for one that works for you.

 

[Adelwolf]

Seriously, listen to the wisdom of cleaning your clearos. Start with hot water or some clear unflavored alcohol like vodka or Everclear. Rinse the clearo out well - fill it half way, cover the top hole and shake vigorously. Dump, and repeat. Do this several times, then let it dry. That should get more life out of your clearos - you should be getting one or two weeks, not one or two days out of them.

My recommendation beyond that is to buy the ones that you can take apart and clean more thoroughly. I am really digging the iClear 30s right now - you can take it apart, rinse off the wicks, wash out the tank. Dry burn only when that coil of wire starts looking gunky (yes, that's a technical term). Hell, you could probably take that purseful of Stardusts and bring some new life into them all - wash them, assembly-line style, and let them all dry overnight.