Cleaning with Vodka before Rebuilding

[DebiK]

I have been rebuilding my protank 2 coils, so I know how to do that. I just rinse everything and then rebuild.

I got 20 used coils from someone. I am going to rebuild them. They obviously used a strong tobacco flavored juice. Smells terrible!

Anyway, I am planning on cleaning them by soaking them in vodka before I rebuild them. I have never done this before. My question is this: Can I soak the silicone grommet and rubber insulator in vodka? I don't want to melt them or ruin them. I just want to make sure the smell is gone.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Katmar]

I don't know the answer, but I'm giving your post a bump in the hopes someone can answer you.

 

[B2L]

The silicone, yes. The rubber, maybe depending on the rubber used and the length of soak. I would try 1 first and check it every so often to see.

Alternately, you could drink the vodka before vaping them and the smell likely won't bother you near as much

 

[milescadre]

silicone is a very difficult material to damage. Theres a reason they use it in a variety of medical (And other unmentionable) applications. It can be boiled, and short of using a silicone based liquid, and a few certain oil based liquids, you're good to go.

Alcohol wont hurt silicone.

It shouldnt hurt rubber either. However, as mentioend already, test the material first before committing.

 

[DebiK]

lol B2L!

Thank you for your answers! I hope that it goes well. Even though I was a smoker for around 30 years, I have NEVER liked the smell of cigars. That's what it reminds me of. Makes me feel nauseous. But I will be happy to have 20 more coils when I am done.