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10 Tips For Keeping Your E-Cig and E-Liquid in Top Condition
2021-06-28

Having a great ecig and eliquid is not always enough the best device in the world can suffer wear and tear, or from hard use. Fortunately, these 10 tips will help you keep your ecig in tip-top condition.

 

1. Don't Let Your Eliquid Run Too Low

For Bottom Dual Coil clearomisers (BDCs), when eliquid is at a level below the holes in the atomisers, your atomiser will not be able to draw in enough eliquid. This runs the risk of dry burn. Not only does this taste foul, you also risk burning your atomiser out.

For CE5s simply ensure the eliquid does not run too low by keeping it topped up regularly.

 

2. Keep Your Battery Terminal Clean.

Dirty terminals can affect performance or prevent the terminal connecting with the clearomiser. Simply clean the terminal with a cotton bud to keep it clean. You can also clean the end of the clearomiser in the same way.

This can be very effective. In a comment on a previous post, reader Craig Mahers explained that he had thought his battery had given up the ghost, but after a good clean the battery was performing well again.

 

3. Store Your Ecig Correctly

The air holes on your clearomiser are there to give you sufficient airflow over the coil to keep the vape at a comfortable temperature. They are also important for ensuring that your wick stays saturated with eliquid. If you leave your ecig on its side or upside down, the eliquid can travel toward these holes and will eventually leak.

Store ecig upright. This will help avoid flooding the airspace.

Store away from water.

Keep away from direct sunlight.

Keep away from high temperatures.

 

4. Keep Your Clearomiser and Atomiser Clean

Maintaining your clearomiser and atomiser can keep performance high and extend atomiser life.

Steps:

i. Remove clearomiser from battery.

ii. Take atomiser and mouth piece apart (if possible not all clearomisers can be dismantled).

iii. Wash with hot but not boiling water.

iv. Leave for at least 24 hours to dry.

You can also clean your clearomiser in specialised ultrasonic drying equipment, and some of our readers have recommended using denture tablets for cleaning.

 

5. Keeping Your Mouthpiece Clear

Fluff and dust can easily accumulate in your mouth piece, blocking the flow of vapour.

Simply remove the mouthpiece and blow through it to clear. You can also use a twist of tissue paper to clear away any condensed eliquid and/or rinse the mouth piece in warm water.

 

6. Keep Your Ecig In a Case or on a Lanyard

Electronic cigarettes are wonderful devices that have helped many people free themselves from traditional cigarettes, but they are not immune to the effects of gravity.

Ecigs can easily get damaged (or lost!). A case can help protect sensitive parts when not in use, while a lanyard keeps it safely around your neck and prevent it from being lost (or swallowed by hungry sofas!)

 

7. Dont Run Your Batteries Right Down

Keeping some charge in your batteries can extend their life. Also be sure to ensure that batteries are charged before packing for transport or long journeys, and keep away from high temperatures.

 

8. Dont Screw The Clearomiser In Too Tightly

Screwing a clearomiser too tightly into the clearomiser can damage the connections. Screw the clearomiser it in firmly (by hand) but not too tightly.

Very rarely, a clearomiser can be difficult to unscrew from the battery. If so, use something like a rubber grip to try and loosen it. Never take your tools to it, as this could damage both the clearomiser and the battery.

 

9. Change the Coil and Atomiser

Coils are a consumable. If you are using a clearomiser with replaceable coils (such as the Aspire Bottom Dual Clearomiser) change the coil every month or so to maintain top performance (especially if you are hearing a gurgling noise or are getting a burnt taste).

 

10. Store Eliquid Away From Light

Dr Houezec recommends storing eliquid in the fridge or even freezing it (obviously, also ensure the child proof cap is screwed on tightly if you have children).

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