best way to use sonic cleaner on tanks...coils ?

[banditruss]

hi all ordered my sonic cleaner and wounder what best way to use was some say cleaner some washing up liquid some just water also heard you  can rejunevate you coils in there too ...any advice please cheers russ

[babs]

Hi banditruss I just use warm water for 2 8 minute cycles and I clean my nickel coils in them just drop them in. I have found that I can do this a few times to extend the life of sealed coils. I haven't tried Kanthal coils as I don't have any sealed ones.

[banditruss]

might be a silly question but can you clean premade/wicked coils in there and then dry out ,thinking of expanding life/better change of between flavours ?
can u leave rubbers on or best to take off ? thx for help

[babs]

I can't see any reason why not although I have never tried I think it depends on your wicking material I use cotton. I've always cleaned the parts of rebuildables in the sonic cleaner including rubbers. I am someone that will always give it a try especially with something that would otherwise be thrown out nothing lost then.

[banditruss]

yeah was thinking of coils for the tfv4 ....and the like
wicking in rebuildables id replace

[flavourtank]

banditruss

I stick stock coils in there and just recently chucked a rba deck with coils still attached and not been a problem.

My steps are as follows

1. Disassemble tanks
2. Boil kettle
3. Little washing liquid
4. Fill cleaner with kettle water
5. Insert tray/dish with items in
6. Stick on 4x 600sec cycles (or more)
7. Remove tray/dish empty water
8. Refill with just water from kettle
9. Reinsert tray/dish
10. Stick on for another 4x 600sec cycles
11. Remove items and place on kitchen towel and leave to dry on Windows sill.
12. Tidy up or I get a smack where it hurts

[Greigster]

I have cleaned my TFV4 coils in mine.

Rinse off any residual juice under the tap.

fill ultrasonic with very hot water (not boiling) just enough to cover the items with "1" drop of fairy liquid.

I do not use the plastic insert/tray as I read that it cuts the effectiveness of the sonic waves by up to 30%.


Put it through 2 or 3 or more 8 minute sessions.

Then replace water with warm fresh water without the detergent and give it another couple of sessions.

Let them dry naturally in a warm place, then re-use as required.

Works great, I use the above system for all my gear.

Depending on how clogged your coils are, you may need to do the above soapy wash more times and you will reach a point where they are beyond cleaning, so will need replacing.

[flavourtank]

Oct 24, 2015 8:31:12 GMT Greigster said:

I have cleaned my TFV4 coils in mine.

Rinse off any residual juice under the tap.

fill ultrasonic with very hot water (not boiling) just enough to cover the items with "1" drop of fairy liquid.

I do not use the plastic insert/tray as I read that it cuts the effectiveness of the sonic waves by up to 30%.


Put it through 2 or 3 or more 8 minute sessions.

Then replace water with warm fresh water without the detergent and give it another couple of sessions.

Let them dry naturally in a warm place, then re-use as required.

Works great, I use the above system for all my gear.

Depending on how clogged your coils are, you may need to do the above soapy wash more times and you will reach a point where they are beyond cleaning, so will need replacing.

might give it a go without the dish thing, nice bit of info

[Greigster]

Oct 24, 2015 8:48:29 GMT flavourtank said:

Oct 24, 2015 8:31:12 GMT Greigster said:

I have cleaned my TFV4 coils in mine.

Rinse off any residual juice under the tap.

fill ultrasonic with very hot water (not boiling) just enough to cover the items with "1" drop of fairy liquid.

I do not use the plastic insert/tray as I read that it cuts the effectiveness of the sonic waves by up to 30%.


Put it through 2 or 3 or more 8 minute sessions.

Then replace water with warm fresh water without the detergent and give it another couple of sessions.

Let them dry naturally in a warm place, then re-use as required.

Works great, I use the above system for all my gear.

Depending on how clogged your coils are, you may need to do the above soapy wash more times and you will reach a point where they are beyond cleaning, so will need replacing.

might give it a go without the dish thing, nice bit of info

Without the plastic insert, I definitely see more "sonic rippling" across the surface of the water than with the basket.

[flavourtank]

Oct 24, 2015 8:52:57 GMT Greigster said:

Oct 24, 2015 8:48:29 GMT flavourtank said:

might give it a go without the dish thing, nice bit of info

Without the plastic insert, I definitely see more "sonic rippling" across the surface of the water than with the basket.

will be definitely giving it a go, I've got couple of tanks that need cleaning

[banditruss]

that great info guys just what i wanted thx

[davetherayon]

People have reported great results with wibbly water machines when a drop of vodka or isopropyl alcohol is added to the water. Trouble is you pour a glass of voddy for yourself, add a teaspoon of vodka to the bath, take another drink, forget what you were doing, add a teaspoon to the bath, have another drink, bath the teaspoon, pour another, bath the teaspoon in the vodka, take a glug, spoon the bath in the bath... zzzzz

[Greigster]

Oct 24, 2015 11:46:00 GMT davetherayon said:

People have reported great results with wibbly water machines when a drop of vodka or isopropyl alcohol is added to the water. Trouble is you pour a glass of voddy for yourself, add a teaspoon of vodka to the bath, take another drink, forget what you were doing, add a teaspoon to the bath, have another drink, bath the teaspoon, pour another, bath the teaspoon in the vodka, take a glug, spoon the bath in the bath... zzzzz

Best bet is to pour it all in the bath and climb in with it............

[letsavit]

What one you go for banditruss my aldi one broke today, won't turn on, been making funny noises for a while now.

[VapingBad]

Oct 24, 2015 17:55:59 GMT letsavit said:

What one you go for banditruss my aldi one broke today, won't turn on, been making funny noises for a while now.

There is a JML one where the tank separates from the electrics that looks decent,  If you have over a onner to spend get one that is 13" wide and at least 5" deep and clean your vinyl in it.