Recently, people are increasingly using electronic cigarettes in which an atomizer is installed. What is it, not everyone knows. This article describes the principle of operation of atomizers and some tips on their use.
What is an atomizer for?
The standard atomizer in an electronic cigarette is nothing more than the most ordinary vaporizer (clearomizers, cartomizers, etc.). All of them can be part of various electronic cigarettes. Having understood their principle of operation, it will be easier for the owner to navigate in the world of such devices.
Sometimes the most respected technical and news portals in their materials may mention the so-called ultrasonic atomizers. But the practice and interrogations of experts show that such statements are actually a myth. An ultrasonic atomization system for flavorings was used in the very first models of electronic cigarettes. Today it is no longer practiced.
Device
The principle of operation is that the liquid heats up, passes into the vapor, which the person inhales. In other words, an electronic atomizer is a small cylindrical tank, inside of which there is a ceramic bowl. An evaporative system is built into it.
The composition of the evaporative system includes a wick (most often it is a thread capable of withstanding a sufficiently high temperature), on top of which an atomizer winding is installed, which is a nichrome coil (can be of various diameters, depending on the specific model of the device). At the ends of the winding there are contacts connected to buttons, sensors and microcircuits. All this is connected to the atomizer battery.
Most often, a special metal bridge is laid over the evaporative system, covered with microporous iron-based material. This is necessary in order to protect the atomizer from damage, as well as in order to transfer liquid to the evaporation system.
Some models of electronic cigarettes use the tank series of the vaporization system that the atomizer contains. What it is? The fact is that instead of the bridge described above, a special platform is used here, on which a cylindrical "beak" is installed. Inside it is a thread wrapped in a thin metal mesh. This "beak" is inserted into the hole of the cartridge (liquid container), after which the liquid passes into the evaporation system.
Atomizers are divided into several types, because nichrome is used in them in various sizes:
Low Resistance (LR) - low resistance (up to 1.8 Ohms). Such an atomizer gives a lot of taste and emits a lot of steam, but evaporation occurs only in the most extreme mode. Such devices fail faster than anyone, judging by what the reviews say.
Atomizer standard type (Regular). It has a working resistance (up to 2.8 ohms). The work takes place in the optimal mode, the guaranteed period of work is about six months.
Atomizers high-resistance type (High Voltage) - work with a resistance of more than 2 ohms. It’s hard to choose the best atomizer, everything is individual here.
A few tips for using atomizers
The previous section talked about the atomizer: what it is and what parts it consists of. Now you need to figure out how to properly operate it. It is enough to understand several principles for the atomizer to work for a long time.
Over time, the taste properties of a substance located in any, even the most expensive atomizer, will deteriorate. The point is not only that the wick and nichrome threads burn out over time, but also in the formation on the spirals of deposits of unburned atomizer components. Because of this, his work is gradually starting to deteriorate.
Flavors leave the most carbon deposits. By the way, “electronic” smokers who do not use flavoring substances have practically no such problems. The question immediately arises of how to clean the spiral of soot so that the atomizer works for some more time. This can be done, but not so simple.
It is worth remembering that, like the liquid in an electronic cigarette, an atomizer is just a consumable. Therefore, the following methods are proposed that allow you to clean carbon deposits and improve the operation of the device. However, all this is done at your own peril and risk: some models simply do not withstand manipulations. By the way, the manufacturers warranty is lost after the atomizer is washed or cleaned.
Now, one more legend about electronic cigarettes should be dispelled. Everyone thinks that it is necessary to carefully monitor so that water and other liquids do not get inside the atomizer, although in reality this is far from the truth. His work is constantly carried out in humidity, so getting water into it will not do any harm.
Standard cleaning procedure
In order for the atomizer to last longer, periodically it needs to be washed and cleaned of soot. Consider the instructions on the items:
1. Disconnect the atomizer from the batteries, after which it is washed with hot water. But not with boiling water, it is enough to use such water, which does not cause discomfort to the hands. To remove water, you need to blow out the atomizer. Repeat washing several times.
2. Now you need to dry the device dry. This can be done with a hairdryer (you should not use very hot air), a heating radiator, or a fan.
3. Next, install the atomizer in an electronic cigarette, having previously dropped a liquid into it. It should wet the coils and the wick well so that after the first start of the electronic cigarette there is no breakdown. Now the device is finally ready for use.
If such actions are carried out once a week, then the work of the atomizer will last for a much longer period. In addition, this will avoid strong soot on the spirals.
Severe contamination cleaning
It is worth remembering that if the atomizer is very dirty, then such cleaning will not help. You have to use the following method:
1. Flush and purge more than three times.
2. Next, immerse the atomizer in a liquid intended for cleaning carbon deposits. The device must remain in it for at least several hours. Do not use detergents or solvents; it is better to take dissolved citric acid or Coca-Cola.
3. From time to time, the vessel with the solution should be shaken so that the carbon deposits exfoliate.
4. After holding the atomizer in the solution, it should be dried.
Atomizer burning
After completing all cleaning procedures, you need to burn the atomizer. This will require:
1. Place the atomizer in an electronic cigarette. The cartridge does not need to be installed yet.
2. Press the key of the electronic cigarette for 5–7 seconds, while simultaneously blowing into the atomizer. Thanks to this, the spiral is heated, the remaining carbon deposits are removed, while the device will not work out. This action must be repeated at least three times.
After that, the atomizer will be cleaned and finally ready for use.
Inadmissible actions during operation
The device requires good self-care, as evidenced by numerous reviews. It is undesirable to operate the atomizer as follows:
1. It is strictly forbidden to use chemicals for cleaning , because their residues are extremely difficult to remove. This will damage the device.
2. Do not overheat the atomizer during burning.
3. Do not use a strong jet of water to flush the atomizer, as there is a chance to damage the spiral.
4. Do not use hot air to dry.
From this article, the reader should clarify for himself many questions about the atomizer: what it is, how to use it, how to clean it and how to prevent an early breakdown. If you follow the tips above, then the life of the electronic cigarette will be very long.