Ultrasonic cleaner users

[rice721]

Quick question for those of you using this to clean your attys.

Do you disassemble the atty entirely and throw them in there with all the O-rings attached when cleaning?

 

[Cumulo Vapus]

You need to disassemble as much as the tank allows....I wouldnt remove o-rings....as ultrasonic uses sonic waves to clean. But thats just me....Plus I'd be worried the o-rings may not fit back again...and I dont have any spares.

 

[bussdriver]

Yes. A true ultrasonic will be hard on your painted/rubberized finishes and your wicks though. Best to clean your coated devices by hand.

 

[rice721]

So only clean the silver attys in the ultrasonic cleaners and not the black ones? Also, remove and set the o-rings aside?

 

[Liskrig]

I take the tank / RDA apart as much as the manufacture allows (usually the base, glass, chimney, and drip-tip) and then leave it in with just water for a 5 minute cycle.

I did take the o-ring off of the base of my Nautilus Mini once, it was keeping a strong clove flavor, and while it cleaned it, it took quite a bit of work to remove it so I would not recommend it.

 

[Jdurand]

I just pull it apart as far as I would to do a regular rinse, then toss it in, O-rings and all.

I really only do this when the tanks are new, I usually just give them a warm water rinse during the rewicking process.

 

[rice721]

I take the tank / RDA apart as much as the manufacture allows (usually the base, glass, chimney, and drip-tip) and then leave it in with just water for a 5 minute cycle.

I did take the o-ring off of the base of my Nautilus Mini once, it was keeping a strong clove flavor, and while it cleaned it, it took quite a bit of work to remove it so I would not recommend it.

I just pull it apart as far as I would to do a regular rinse, then toss it in, O-rings and all.

I really only do this when the tanks are new, I usually just give them a warm water rinse during the rewicking process.

Any problems with black attys and their finish coming off?

 

[Jdurand]

Not that I noticed.

 

[Cheechako]

I've always thrown the whole kit and caboodle in the UC after taking the tank apart as much as manufacturer
allows and have been doing it this way for a couple of years.
Never had an issue with o rings, grommets or coils.
As for painted surfaces, can't speak to that except it has taken the enamel paint off the numbers on
my Gillette razors.

 

[RandyF]

I break mine down as much as possible, including removing the o-rings, 510 pin and deck. I usually only do that when the tank is new. I want to make sure nothing is missed, as much as I can at least. I have cleaned my black STm's in mine and it hasn't damaged the paint, but mine is simply a small jewelry cleaner, a more industrial cleaner may be different.