cleaning a clearomiser

[captainpugwash]

Cleaned one today for the first time, is it as simple as running under a hot tap, drying and away you go, i wasn't sure if i should leave it overnight to dry out ?

[OneDay]

They can be left Captain, or just rinse and go, but be aware the first few drags will be pants as you're just boiling water off

[Perpetua]

Is it really dry Captain?

As it's surprising how much moisture the wicks can still hold, a quick blast with a hair dryer is an option, or if it's still a bit moist . . . the worst you'll find is that your vape is a bit watery/wimpy until it is properly dried out and juice replaces the possible dampness on the wicks.

[alanfinal]

I tend to have mine apart and while like that,I just use some kitchen towel folded to an edge the push down onto the coil and top of the wicks,then gently squeeze the wick were it goes down the sides with the paper towel,then I re assemble add my juice,roll it around and let the clearo sit on its side for a couple of mins,within a few vapes they are off and running again,of course I am talking V3 and Novas,with the earlier visions you may want to give more drying time and dry burn each time

[captainpugwash]

Sept 24, 2012 23:02:13 GMT Perpetua said:

Is it really dry Captain?

As it's surprising how much moisture the wicks can still hold, a quick blast with a hair dryer is an option, or if it's still a bit moist . . . the worst you'll find is that your vape is a bit watery/wimpy until it is properly dried out and juice replaces the possible dampness on the wicks.

No don't think it was really dry, i wasn't sure if id damage it, risked it, like you say took a few vapes then away it went

[captainpugwash]

Sept 24, 2012 23:31:21 GMT alanfinal said:

I tend to have mine apart and while like that,I just use some kitchen towel folded to an edge the push down onto the coil and top of the wicks,then gently squeeze the wick were it goes down the sides with the paper towel,then I re assemble add my juice,roll it around and let the clearo sit on its side for a couple of mins,within a few vapes they are off and running again,of course I am talking V3 and Novas,with the earlier visions you may want to give more drying time and dry burn each time

So no water needed then, i will try that next time, how long are getting out of a V3 before needing to replace the head ?

[alanfinal]

Sept 24, 2012 23:46:02 GMT captainpugwash said:

Sept 24, 2012 23:31:21 GMT alanfinal said:

I tend to have mine apart and while like that,I just use some kitchen towel folded to an edge the push down onto the coil and top of the wicks,then gently squeeze the wick were it goes down the sides with the paper towel,then I re assemble add my juice,roll it around and let the clearo sit on its side for a couple of mins,within a few vapes they are off and running again,of course I am talking V3 and Novas,with the earlier visions you may want to give more drying time and dry burn each time

So no water needed then, i will try that next time, how long are getting out of a V3 before needing to replace the head ?

Did I put it that badly

Lots of water needed,always make sure the plugs in the sink lol,I am still on my first head on the V3,but only because I keep forgetting to buy some wick and wire,I got a good month and its still going,but just started using Novas instead as I got a LT

[vapeoholic]

Thanks for tips i'm sure will come in handy

[Chrissie]

A belated hello & welcome to you Vapeohlic If you would like to start a thread saying hello, lots of other members will come & great you

[FirinBlanks]

If I'm changing juice I rinse them in water a few times then leave all the parts to steep in a small amount of vodka for a while, then pat out the wicks on a bit of paper towel to dry them. Then I take the top off the wick (the rubber bit with the metal nozzle) and dry burn the coil till there's hardly any vapour given off any more then reassemble. Them most important part for me is to make sure you put the rubber bit back on fully (keep pulling it down till it hits the flange (ooh er) otherwise you'll get leaks down the centre hole on to the battery.

Fill it up and you are good to go instantly, no lingering taste, nothing, and all within 5 minutes.

[captainpugwash]

Sept 26, 2012 0:41:39 GMT alanfinal said:

Sept 24, 2012 23:46:02 GMT captainpugwash said:

So no water needed then, i will try that next time, how long are getting out of a V3 before needing to replace the head ?

Did I put it that badly

Lots of water needed,always make sure the plugs in the sink lol,I am still on my first head on the V3,but only because I keep forgetting to buy some wick and wire,I got a good month and its still going,but just started using Novas instead as I got a LT

My mistake, thought it would be a tough job with no water
I just got a kanger 5ml tank, its a bit of a lump but it does produce a load of vapour and its good for a few days vaping, im only a week in and ive got the kanger and four v3's on the go, cleaned a few up and left to dry overnight, good as new
Think i'm hooked and not even wanting a ciggie, bloody brilliant

[captainpugwash]

Sept 26, 2012 21:16:48 GMT FirinBlanks said:

If I'm changing juice I rinse them in water a few times then leave all the parts to steep in a small amount of vodka for a while, then pat out the wicks on a bit of paper towel to dry them. Then I take the top off the wick (the rubber bit with the metal nozzle) and dry burn the coil till there's hardly any vapour given off any more then reassemble. Them most important part for me is to make sure you put the rubber bit back on fully (keep pulling it down till it hits the flange (ooh er) otherwise you'll get leaks down the centre hole on to the battery.

Fill it up and you are good to go instantly, no lingering taste, nothing, and all within 5 minutes.

Thnaks for that . i will try this method on my next clean