So just how delicate are atomizers?

[AnotherConvert]

This might be too generic, since I don't have a problem yet, but just how delicate are atomizers? I've only been using my new 510 for about a week, so no problems yet. I've also been dropping plenty of cash for the parts that I know I'm going to need in the near future just to be prepared (PCC, plenty of juice samples, etc)

The kit came with 2 atomizers, and one already needs cleaning (burnt taste). So question number 1: I've seen videos/threads/suggestions of cleaning with various types of alcohol and the "just blow on it real hard" method. I'd imagine as long as you clean it with something (preferably with an alcohol base) that evaporates, doesn't leave a residue, and actually give it time to thoroughly dry it shouldn't really matter right?

The original generic trial cig I received was (I believe) a rn4081, and the battery fits the atomizer on my 510 and it works. (curiosity kills the... atomizer? ) The atomizer gets real hot quick, and I didn't do any extended periods, but it almost appears to simply "overclock" (for lack of a better word) the atomizer. Now, of coarse, I know this shouldn't be common practice, but it also makes me wonder if various rigging methods might work in a pinch. Correctly overclocking (in doses, if properly cooled, etc) doesn't kill a chip outright, so...

And the final question, given I don't decide to hook the poor atomizer up to random batteries (you want throat hit? I'm thinking car battery...) and clean it regularly, etc, it should last at least a couple of months?

And an incidental. I never gave a "thank you guys for being so informative on anything a novice might ever want to know about any e-cig," so thank you.

 

[Iffy]

In my experience, atties are much more hearty than those that warn against dry burns!

Close to three months vaping and have yet to lose an atty (both 510 & eGo Mega cart, tank, drip atties). Actually I dry burn my atties prior to and after a vodka sonic bath. That's not counting the DBs for my drip PVs.

Now, cartos are a different story. I don't dry burn those puppies; just clean, air dry and reload!

Just my $.02 FRN...

 

[Tianadexx]

Idk what the heck is wrong with mine....i had it for a month and just yesterday both of my atty's seem to have died. No th super light vapor..... Ugh just not happy with it.... Maybe I'll get an ego t

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Atomizers can last a couple of days or a few months. It hard to say how long they'll last, but there are some things to consider which may factor into longevity:

Voltage of the battery/ohm of atomizer. LR and HV atomizers heat up more quickly than standards and are greatly affected by battery voltage. If the atty gets too hot, it's more likely to pop.

Cleaning an atomizer is a contested subject. I used to think it necessary, but since I started using LR and HV atomizers, I don't. I just blow them out real well at least once a day and only run them through hot water if, and only if, they start underperforming because of clogging which has been incredibly rare for me. If you can move air through the atty, then it isn't clogged. It's just that simple.

I also never dry burn my LR or HV atties and rarely ever dry burn standard atties.

 

[unsure]

I agree with WomanOfHeart. I buy Cisco and Ikn attys and tho imo the best they can blow in a day or last 3 months or longer. Im rounding month 3 on my REO. Do not dry burn them tho others will say its fine. If your not experience as they then you can pop one fast. Many other ways to clean them. Attys+wetness=longer life. A new atty needs machine oil blown out it a joye etc but good attys come without machine oil and need to be properly juiced before using.

 

[MTV]

I popped 8 501 attys in the first week...4 were running normal atties on a 6v Mod(don't do that)...two were heat dry method(took it past the low orange stage...don't do that)...and two just died.

 

[fright88]

My expierence is they only seem to last about a week. Cleaning doesnt work for me. .I've tried coke water alcahol and just blowing them out either way compaired to a new atty the vapor production is terrible.

Good luck and just stating my expierence for comparison.

 

[AnotherConvert]

Thanks for the replies and advice! I'll just hope for the best and see what happens. Can always complain on the forum later!

 

[DuncanDisordely]

Treat them as disposable, they certainly sell them as such! It's nice when they last a bit longer than they 'should', but then some others last less time so it evens out