what is this?

[Danishvape]

hi everyone
i just started doing clapton coils. 26/32
and i noticed that after 1-2 hours soaking in the juice if i havent vaped all the juice in my dripper it looks like on the picture
anyone got a clue what that is?
cus of cheap china stuff or ?

 

[chefjoosie]

The only times that has happened to me is with cheap atomizers. It happened because either the screws, the deck, or both are rusting.
Usually the screws, because the really cheap atomizers use screws that rust really quickly.

 

[edyle]

wait..... you mean that reddish colour isn't the colour of the eliquid?

 

[Danishvape]

At another site some guy said it was cuz of the juice sweetner or caramel. Etc.

 

[Danishvape]

wait..... you mean that reddish colour isn't the colour of the eliquid?

No the "orange" color is not the juice color.
Juice is white

 

[edyle]

No the "orange" color is not the juice color.
Juice is white

Copper screws?

Have you tried unflavored? Could it be the flavor reacting with something?

I get the impression the color is coming from the negative post screws.

 

[Danishvape]

Ye they come from the neg post.
But its the same in my other dripper.
Also from the same posts.
Meaby i just suck at makeing coils or?

 

[chefjoosie]

At another site some guy said it was cuz of the juice sweetner or caramel. Etc.

If it was from some sugars caramelizing, it would happen gradually with use, and would be more even across the wick. It would also likely be darker and less red.

You'll find plenty of folks that will say it is just caramelizing sugars. If you want to know for sure, set it aside for a couple days without heating the coil. It will not caramelize without heating, so if the color gets much worse with a couple days sitting, it is rust.

My bet is rust. I've seen that pattern and color of wick on more than one atomizer. It has always been clones. It has always come from either the negative screw holes, or the deck right by the posts. When it was from the screw holes, I scrubbed out the holes, cleaned and dried the atomizer, replaced the screws with good SS screws, and the problem went away.

 

[Danishvape]

Hmmm
Its not a clone copy i have.
So meaby i should try and replace the screws?

I just dont want it to be rust :-(

 

[puffon]

I would put the screws, the coils, and the base in separate cups of water.
Let them sit overnight or two.
If it's rust, you'll see where it comes from.
(I think it's just the juice)

 

[edyle]

Hmmm
Its not a clone copy i have.
So meaby i should try and replace the screws?

I just dont want it to be rust :-(

Hey, it's just Iron, and Oxygen
Iron's good for the blood, and you need oxygen!

 

[chefjoosie]

I would put the screws, the coils, and the base in separate cups of water.
Let them sit overnight or two.
If it's rust, you'll see where it comes from.
(I think it's just the juice)

Yea it isn't panic time yet, you just need to trace down the problem.

 

[DaveP]

I'd be disappointed if my tank didn't come with SS or nickel plated screws. At least you can replace the screws. Most vendors carry standard sizes for popular atties. My Kayfun screws are wearing out from a couple of years and tightening and loosening.

At first look I saw caramelization of the juice and thought that some popped and landed in the screw heads.

It's nothing to worry about. Check Ace Hardware for SS screws. They carry them in metric and standard threads. I don't know about tiny sizes, though. My first stop would be a vendor who carries the tank.

 

[93gc40]

That what happens when you expose juice to high heat and air. especially sweet and nicotine containing juices. It's called OXIDATION.