Strange Gel-like substance on the inside of my Clearomiser?

[rdshackleford]

Hi guys, I realise this might not be the right place to post this but I purchased a starter set with a clearomiser, battery and some liquid, and when I looked at it this morning, it seemed that the liquid had started to form some sort of gel on both sides of the clearomiser! What's happened? Is it dangerous? Any advice appreciated.

 

[PennyLynn]

Have you used it, and if so, what juice did you use? Some flavor additives will make these babies begin to dissolve.

 

[rdshackleford]

I'm currently using Hangsen e-liquid (menthol flavour) and I've used it a bit but not much.

 

[Btsmokincat]

I have a bottle of Menthol from Mt Baker Vapor and it's got that gel substance too. I don't think it's eating the bottle, I think it's the menthol flavoring causing the juice to gel up. My MBV menthol is very strong so I've only ever used a few drops at a time to add to other juices.

I don't believe it's dangerous but you should wash out your tank as it will probably gunk up the coil. I'd save that menthol you have to add to other flavors to give them a menthol kick.

 

[nlag]

Hey did you wash this first before using it?
Dont forget that all cheap ayyts are chinese

 

[GPC2012]

What's your PG/VG ratio, and do you always shake your bottle before using? Seems some of them separate when they sit idle for a period of time. Take your bottle look closely at it in the light. Shake just a little bit and look again can you see swirls in it? I've noticed this in mine, and have been shaking the bottle real good before using.

 

[GPC2012]

Take a look here
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/539564-thicker-juice-bottom-tank.html

 

[3Hunna]

I'm not trying to imply anything against you. I used to think the clearomizer wicks were crystals building up on the clearomizer. Are you sure they aren't the wicks?

 

[SleeZy]

Menthol cracks plastic tanks.

 

[patkin]

I have strong menthol both premixed and pure flavoring for DIY. I've never had it gel and I use polycarbonate clearos only. Contact the vendor to see if they know what's going on. Until you find out what's going on, I wouldn't vape it simply because I've never heard of this.

 

[MorpheusPA]

Contacting the vendor (as patkin suggested) is a good idea. It could be settling VG, the tank might be cracking, menthol can gel up a bit if it gets cool, or something none of us are thinking of could be happening.

Alternately, did you ever see the movie "The Blob?" Don't touch that.