Aspire Nautilus Mini BVC Coils

[Bez]

Aug 7, 2014 5:41:47 GMT callumcutter1 said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:39:29 GMT Bez said:

It's a tricky one this as we are breathing this in our lungs. Definitely isopropyl alcohol is not to be consumed as it is 99% pure and should just evaporate after time. I have used it to clean flux from PCB's and it leaves no residue once evaporated.

From what I can gather, it seems to be ok if you make sure you rinse it all out completely! But for safety, I think people lean towards Vodka

Vodka is only about 40% pure and what else has been added to it? 

[callumcutter1]

Aug 7, 2014 5:39:29 GMT Bez said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:33:04 GMT callumcutter1 said:

People seem to be referring to the fact that its dangerous to ingest Iso, so they keep away from it when using it to clean coils.

"As llong as you are rinsing after soaking it's fine.



But it is technically a solvent. Soaking for a few minutes will yield about all of its benefit so it might be overkill to soak longer than that.



While it is pretty mild as solvents go it is harder on plastics than metals. It can make plastics brittle (as well as o-rings) causing cracking.



My opinion is it's relatively safe if rinsed thoroughly and allowed to dry. Any residues left are of insignificant quantity to cause harm



That being said I dont do it. I just dont think it's necessary as normally rinsing with filtered water does enough for me"

It's a tricky one this as we are breathing this in our lungs. Definitely isopropyl alcohol is not to be consumed as it is 99% pure and should just evaporate after time. I have used it to clean flux from PCB's and it leaves no residue once evaporated.

Was just wondering there, I have a few bottles of Absinthe thats 160 Proof (80%) that someone brought me from their Holiday abroad. Wonder if that could be used? It sure tastes strong enough to be able to melt anything it touches! 

[Bez]

Aug 7, 2014 5:44:04 GMT callumcutter1 said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:39:29 GMT Bez said:

It's a tricky one this as we are breathing this in our lungs. Definitely isopropyl alcohol is not to be consumed as it is 99% pure and should just evaporate after time. I have used it to clean flux from PCB's and it leaves no residue once evaporated.

Was just wondering there, I have a few bottles of Absinthe thats 160 Proof (80%) that someone brought me from their Holiday abroad. Wonder if that could be used? It sure tastes strong enough to be able to melt anything it touches! 

Again there is 20% of something else added to this.

[callumcutter1]

Aug 7, 2014 5:45:30 GMT Bez said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:44:04 GMT callumcutter1 said:

Was just wondering there, I have a few bottles of Absinthe thats 160 Proof (80%) that someone brought me from their Holiday abroad. Wonder if that could be used? It sure tastes strong enough to be able to melt anything it touches!  

Again there is 20% of something else added to this.

I'm sure someone will be able to provide a more informative insight into this once everyone awakens from their slumber 

I'm pretty new to vaping and never used alcohol to wash anything to do with my vape (I normally just dunk everything in water and clean them out that way, with the exception of dryburning coils, which unfortunately cant be done with these). Due to this, I'll also be looking into the best way to clean them, so I'll keep my eye on this thread when the experienced members start commenting 

[Bez]

Aug 7, 2014 5:51:44 GMT callumcutter1 said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:45:30 GMT Bez said:

Again there is 20% of something else added to this.

I'm sure someone will be able to provide a more informative insight into this once everyone awakens from their slumber 

I'm pretty new to vaping and never used alcohol to wash anything to do with my vape (I normally just dunk everything in water and clean them out that way, with the exception of dryburning coils, which unfortunately cant be done with these). Due to this, I'll also be looking into the best way to clean them, so I'll keep my eye on this thread when the experienced members start commenting 

Same here as I don't really know. In the past I have just rinsed coils under the tap after a dry burn. With these Aspire coils being designed more like a carto they die badly if you dry burn them.

[callumcutter1]

Aug 7, 2014 5:56:15 GMT Bez said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:51:44 GMT callumcutter1 said:

I'm sure someone will be able to provide a more informative insight into this once everyone awakens from their slumber 

I'm pretty new to vaping and never used alcohol to wash anything to do with my vape (I normally just dunk everything in water and clean them out that way, with the exception of dryburning coils, which unfortunately cant be done with these). Due to this, I'll also be looking into the best way to clean them, so I'll keep my eye on this thread when the experienced members start commenting 

Same here as I don't really know. In the past I have just rinsed coils under the tap after a dry burn. With these Aspire coils being designed more like a carto they die badly if you dry burn them.

Yup, they do indeed. I found that out the hard way 

[Bez]

Aug 7, 2014 5:58:12 GMT callumcutter1 said:

Aug 7, 2014 5:56:15 GMT Bez said:

Same here as I don't really know. In the past I have just rinsed coils under the tap after a dry burn. With these Aspire coils being designed more like a carto they die badly if you dry burn them.

Yup, they do indeed. I found that out the hard way 

Nasty burned carto taste, not good. 

[Ripshod]

It's safe to use IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) to clean heads. As it evaporates completely there is no residue or anything left behind.

The 99% alcohol is true. But the fact is IPA readily absorbs moisture from the air, so that other 1% will be water.

That's it, alcohol and water!!

[Bez]

I thought so, cool though to have confirmation that it's ok to use. Isopropyl alcohol can be bought cheaply in large quantities off ebay.

[Ripshod]

£14.99 a litre from Maplin.

[Bez]

Aug 7, 2014 7:41:40 GMT Ripshod said:

£14.99 a litre from Maplin.

£6.65 here on ebay.

[Ripshod]

Aug 7, 2014 7:46:06 GMT Bez said:

Aug 7, 2014 7:41:40 GMT Ripshod said:

£14.99 a litre from Maplin.

£6.65 here on ebay.

That actually makes the Maplin price seem more reasonable than I expected

I get a lot of spares and products from Maplin so no skin off my nose buying it from there. Along with my discounts it's actually cheaper for me.


My bad, was reading the bottle and saw 500ml

[callumcutter1]

Aug 7, 2014 7:34:02 GMT Ripshod said:

It's safe to use IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) to clean heads. As it evaporates completely there is no residue or anything left behind.

The 99% alcohol is true. But the fact is IPA readily absorbs moisture from the air, so that other 1% will be water.

That's it, alcohol and water!!

Great to know! Looks like that will be my next purchase 

[gill2009]

 I use isopropyl alcohol to clean all my gear...no probs 

[callumcutter1]

Aug 7, 2014 7:46:06 GMT Bez said:

Aug 7, 2014 7:41:40 GMT Ripshod said:

£14.99 a litre from Maplin.

£6.65 here on ebay.

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