Atomizer Parts and Maintenance
Atomizer parts are the heart of any electronic cigarette. If the atomizer part is broken then it’s obvious you’ll be without vapor. What can be more confusing is when your atomizer part is still working but damaged. When this happens your vapor is dramatically decreased and no matter how much you pull, you just can’t seem to get the right amount of vapor.
Atomizer Part from Eluma Electronic Cigarette
Before you flip out there are ways to bring your atomizer part back to life….so grab your defibrillator, a bottle of rubbing alcohol, some toilet paper, a needle, toothpick, or paperclip, and get to work! Ok, so maybe you won’t need a defibrillator, but definitely bring the rubbing alcohol and toilet paper.
If you haven’t done so already, remove your atomizer part from the battery and cartridge. take a close look to ensure the atomizer part isn’t dirty with pocket lint, hairs or any other foreign objects. If you find gunk on the coil, use a pair of tweezers to remove it. Use extra caution, the atomizer part contains a bundle of hair like metals, you don’t want to pull these out. Some atomizer parts maybe encased in in a housing and difficult to get to. Just do your best to access them. Others you’ll find are easy and exposed. Either way don’t hack at them.
The next step is to check the atomizer part for more junk (that is if you can get to them for reasons mentioned above). If the breather holes are visible on the atomizer part you’ll notice them near the base. See the picture below of a couple of atomizers
blu atomizer part
Dirt can easily get into these holes if you’re carrying them around without the proper protection. Some people carry them in their pockets without any case. It’s not the best way to transport them. While most manufacturers do their best to build them to last, they are very sensitive. If the atomizer part holes are plugged, you can use anything from toothpicks to sewing needles to clean it. I’ve found the best things to clean atomizer parts and paperclips and sewing needles. clean the holes thoroughly, and force lots of air into the holes using either compressed air or your mouth.
Sometimes this little task will do the trick. Only one way to find out, hook your electronic cigarette back up and give it a whirl. If it’s still not performing don’t grab your hammer just yet. There’s something else you can do!
Grab your alcohol. No not the weekend party booze, you can celebrate after it’s working. Pour some alcohol into a container. You’ll need enough to cover the atomizer part completely. Dunk it and gently stir it around with a pen. This will help dislodge any dirt. Leave the atomizer part in the solution for at least a couple of hours. I leave mine in all night but it depends on how desperately you need your e cig.
DING! When the time is up, remove the atomizer part and set it on paper towels or toilet paper. Be careful blotting it with toilet paper, it breaks apart very easy when wet. Let it sit out and dry. Put it in the sun for quicker drying.
When the atomizer part is all dry, put it together again. It’s always a good idea to take a several puffs to burn off any residual alcohol. DO NOT INHALE at this point. Your atomizer part should be smoking hot!
If it’s not then sadly it’s time to get a matchbox and a shovel from your garage. Head out in the garden and give your atomizer part an honorable burial.
