What is in that stuff? Its horrible! Why dont they just use plain PG or VG or something? The stuff gives me a headache and makes my heart race. Why oh why do they need to use that ....? grr, makes me frustrated. Are there any 510 atomizers/cartos that dont have that? (apart from the E2 that "doesnt" but still does)
What is that primer they use in cartos and atomizers?
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I can't tell you what it is, but I can wholeheartedly agree with you that it tastes like crap. This is why a lot of people either blow out new atomizers with compressed air, clean the atty before using it, or both. There are literally hundreds of cleaning methods that people swear by on here. I've had the best luck using high proof vodka, rinsing it well, blowing it out, and letting it dry, but that is just me. There was a thread (I'll try to find it and link it) where someone was talking about using a soda bottle and blasting out the atomizer with it. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like it would work really well.
Yeah, know exactly what you mean. Normally doesn't bother me much, but this afternoon I had the unfortunate experience mixing it with some RY4. Brand new atty and was anxious to try out the RY4.....well, lets just say that due to my mistake it will be a few days before I pick up the RY4 again........
To save you from hunting through numerous different threads about cleaning attys, you could always soak them in rubbing alcohol a bit and run it through until it flows freely. Then just blow out the atty (I use canned air....you could even use lung power) and let dry overnight.
Oh, they use it so that moisture won't make the atty rust during shipment and storage.
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To save you from hunting through numerous different threads about cleaning attys, you could always soak them in rubbing alcohol a bit and run it through until it flows freely. Then just blow out the atty (I use canned air....you could even use lung power) and let dry overnight.
Oh, they use it so that moisture won't make the atty rust during shipment and storage.
Anne
Seems to me that if the manufacturer would just put them in air sealed bags (air removed), that would keep any moisture from getting to them. Some 510's I got were in those little crunchy plastic bags and you could see the primer fluid running all over the place in the bags.
Errr... The two main companies that I buy my atomizers from told me clearly that it's just plain PG.
While I don't know why they use primer, what's in an atomizer isn't going to rust. My best guess is to keep the wick "wet" so new liquid can reach the coil.
A 510 atomizer is made of stainless steel, nickel foam, nichrome wire, copper wire, solder, a ceramic cup, a plastic disc, brass connector, silicon dioxide fiber and a "rubber" insulator. None of which rust except in exceptional conditions (such as exposure to sea water).
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I asked my supplier why they put the primer in, and the answer given was that it is used when they test the atty during production. I'm not saying that I believe it fully (if that was the case, there shouldn't be any DOA attys in the market), but just what I was told.
Yes. Both Low resistance 510's and regular 510's. Also 901's as well.
The primer that's been in my cartos smells exactly like the clear machine/sewing machine oil I use. I don't believe for one second that it's just plain VG or PG. Cleaning before using is an absolute must with the CE2s I have, those just before the R4s were released
why cant they just use PG or VG thought? Its definately not that. Every time i hit it I get a headache and heart palpatations. Dont really see the point. I wish they just put plain PG or something vapable in there. It cant be rusting because we put tiny amounts of water in it while we vape all the time, and not to mention the water vapor that comes in when ur dragging it. Lamers
I hate the fluid that's in a new 510 atty! I've tried blowing it out, rinsing it out, flooding the atty with flavored liquid and then blowing it out, but nothing seems to work for me. Aside from just tasting bad, it seems to interfere with the atty's ability to wick the juice too. So the first day or two or three of use is always tainted with the nasty taste of that mystery primer fluid (I have serious doubt that it's actually PG). The best atties I get are always the ones with the least primer fluid in them.
Just a heads up... the Boge LR Cartomizers I normally use come with absolutely no primer fluid in them, which is an amazing relief. I buy mine from VaporKings.com and its around $8 for a pack of 5. They work like a dream and taste great from the first vape.
I think LynGBH is onto something here. I am a bit of a gearhead and to me it tastes like oil (and yes, I've tasted oil on a number of occasions - usually by accident)
I think LynGBH is onto something here. I am a bit of a gearhead and to me it tastes like oil (and yes, I've tasted oil on a number of occasions - usually by accident)
I start by blowing it out with compressed air and flooding it with VG. Then I blow it out again. Take a few puffs (no inhale). I repeat this about 10 times. I researched this for several hours to see what was in them when shipped. Not all but many attys have machine oil in them from the production process which includes a power up test to be sure they are not DOA. This would explain why it tasted so bad.
Yes, you are so right. To me, every manufacturer uses something different. Since I don't know what it is, it gets a bath of 0 nic juice, or polident, then blown out, primed, then pseudo puffed or dry burned for 3 seconds. Works every time. And who would've thought polident could leave my atty so fresh and minty?
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Ha Ha!Yes, you are so right! Every manufacturer seems to use something different. (They all claim its not harmful). So since I don't know exactly what it is, every new atty gets a "bath" in either 0 nic juice or polident, then blown out and pseudo-smoked (or dry burned for 3 seconds). Works great, and who knew my atties could be so fresh and minty!
I found a great method for cleaning new and old attys. I picked up a small ultrasonic cleaner off of eBay. Use hot tap water and a very small amount of cleaning powder. Mix it up add attys and turn on for 2 cycles. about 8 min. Blow with compressed air, Prime with liquid of your choice and it is like new or if it was new, all the crap is gone. I just did a batch of 10 attys. 5 were old and seemed like they were on their way out and 5 new to replace the old ones. Well, not I have 5 new ones that are ready when I need them and the 5 old ones are running like new again.
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