Cleaning Service?

[ktelectronic]

Does an atomizer cleaning service exist?

I have gotten frustrated with the cleaning process. It is time consuming and doesn't always deliver great results. I've got a huge pile of atomizers I've given up on.

I would love to send a big bag of them to a cleaning service who can clean them all. I would not care if half of them were dead or didn't work any more. Just as long as the percentage of restored atomizers is cheaper than buying them new.

I guess it is a money making idea for someone who can find a good way to clean them in bulk. I'd sign up.

 

[clstearns]

I don't know of a cleaning service... But, I've found a coffee cup full of everclear and atomizers left overnight works wonders. Just dump the everclear in the morning and let the atomizers dry. If you have a pile of them, then you could split them up and make the ritual weekly or even monthly (depending how many attys you've got).

Sorry for the lack of info, but hope this idea helps. :\

 

[Iron Molly]

I've pretty much given up on cleaning mine, I just toss them. I'd say I manage to resurrect maybe 20% of them. Generally if I have used them for a month give or take they are done, not worth wasting the time.

 

[El_tecolote]

I've used a cheap ultrasonic cleaner ( 2-3min cycles) to clean them...dry overnight, and have had petty good success...about 7 out of ten get rejuvenated. I use plain distilled water and put a few drops of cheap vodka in the water. Also use the ultrasonic to clean my RDAs and RBAs.

 

[gando_salo]

Dip in rubbing alcohol over night and let it dry all day..
It will be as good as new..

 

[H Niemand]

Dip in rubbing alcohol over night and let it dry all day..
It will be as good as new..

Rubbing alcohol is not a great idea. It's poisonous.

 

[RT88]

but isopropyl is 100% water soluble so a good wash would remove it. i'm finding vodka to be too weak at 40% ethanol. everclear is a good idea. i also read about hydrogen perox but worried about the silicone rings. Material Compatibility with Hydrogen Peroxide this said it should be safe

and this Can Hydrogen Peroxide be used instead of Alcohol cleaning silicone tips?

 

[Katya]

I soak my coils once in a while in PGA (no rinsing necessary), do an occasional dry burn and then I toss them. They are inexpensive and they are not made to last very long... A fresh atomizer is a good thing.

 

[RT88]

that too, always have 4 or 5 in rotation but enjoy prolonging them

 

[retired1]

Does an atomizer cleaning service exist?

I have gotten frustrated with the cleaning process. It is time consuming and doesn't always deliver great results. I've got a huge pile of atomizers I've given up on.

I would love to send a big bag of them to a cleaning service who can clean them all. I would not care if half of them were dead or didn't work any more. Just as long as the percentage of restored atomizers is cheaper than buying them new.

I guess it is a money making idea for someone who can find a good way to clean them in bulk. I'd sign up.

Service like that would end up costing you more than replacing the head yourself. For example, Protank heads can be purchased for less than 2 bucks a head. For me to clean that head properly (that includes dry burning the coil) would cost you far more than the cost of a replacement.

What would be slick to see is a replacement program by the manufacturer. Send in a your old heads and get new ones in return for half the price that you'd pay for regular ones. They get the bones to refurb with new grommets, seals, coils and wicks and you get new ones.

 

[k3vin]

cleaning of atomizers..

boil in distilled water for 5 min/3 times.just enough water to cover a bit.do not drop attys in until water boiling,then count off 5 min.

after the last time blow out excess water then pre heat oven to 180deg. bake for 30 min,then dry burn..

I have used this with standard 306 attys and 510's..had some last over a year this way.I clean about every 2 weeks.

 

[RT88]

ive used degrungers like Agent Orange and Formula 420 on glass parts and brass screens before. really removes all organics. as these are water soluble, i think the boiling trick mentioned above would remove everything after a good rinse, incl taste. bet the coils would be silver like new. i'll try it and report back