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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 18:29:06 GMT
Hi guys, postie brought me a geniune kayfun lite today  and I am really happy, my first build in it was a sucess, wicking so far is spot on and my grape is tasting better than ever apart from an added something  done one all the usual when it arrived, soaked it in hot water and gave it a scrub with a toothbrush and fairy but after draining the tank and rewicking with a different cotton, there is definately an added something in the flavour. I am guessing that this added something is some left over from the machining process. unfortunately I only have a little battery operated 'ultra sonic', my vodka is all out and I have no isopropyl alcohol what else can I use? Can I use brandy? |
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Post by leo on Oct 21, 2014 18:53:45 GMT
Sometimes that oily taste is really hard to shift just with soaking/scrubbing. I guess you could try the brandy, sounds like a waste though... I usually just live with it as it will normally pass after a few tankfulls
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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 19:01:27 GMT
Lol I will gladly use some brandy if I can get this up and running properly tonight, tried to vape through don't think I can make it!
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Post by prr on Oct 21, 2014 19:06:02 GMT
Mrsmac I'm sure I read on one of your posts that you have a little'un, Milton fluid or the like works really well.
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Post by charliehorse on Oct 21, 2014 19:13:00 GMT
Mrsmac have you tried bicarbonate of soda ? works well in my (limited) experience
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Post by Greg on Oct 21, 2014 19:17:05 GMT
Not sure I'd use brandy Mrsmac, I'd think that would leave it own residue. Milton, denture tablet oh good old bicarb would all work well followed by a good rinse in plain water. |
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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 19:18:28 GMT
Good thinking prr unfortunately thought everything is steam sterilized...but... charliehorse, I do have some bicarbonate! Will give that a go this evening do I just strip it back down and scrub or put it in a soak of the same as well, I think that may work  |
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Post by charliehorse on Oct 21, 2014 19:24:53 GMT
Mrsmac - anytime Ive used it I just mix up a couple of tea spoons in some very hot water in a mug, strip down the tank or whatever (watch out for o rings) and stick it in the mug for an hour. Give it a rinse when your finished and that's it. You could give the parts a wee scrub with a toothbrush if you like.
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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 19:27:30 GMT
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Post by charliehorse on Oct 21, 2014 19:34:29 GMT
Good luck - let us know if it does the trick.
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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 19:40:20 GMT
Was I alright to leave the coil in place   too late! |
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Post by Greg on Oct 21, 2014 19:43:54 GMT
Was I alright to leave the coil in place too late! Yep that'll be fine  |
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Post by Q on Oct 21, 2014 19:51:02 GMT
Whats wrong with using your steam steriliser? |
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Post by chykensa on Oct 21, 2014 20:02:01 GMT
Must admit I was just thinking the same, Q!! That should shift the taint for sure |
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Post by Mrsmac on Oct 21, 2014 21:29:36 GMT
maybe when bubba has finished with it after Christmas! Well IT WORKED,!!!  I never knew I could clean my tanks with bicarbonate! I have gone and put one f the clones in the bath now and am surprised at what is coming off considering that I have been using it for months! Right next project! Does anyone know what I can use to file metal 
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and I am really happy, my first build in it was a sucess, wicking so far is spot on and my grape is tasting better than ever apart from an added something 
too late!
I never knew I could clean my tanks with bicarbonate! I have gone and put one f the clones in the bath now and am surprised at what is coming off considering that I have been using it for months!