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One of the most attractive things about vaping as a hobby is getting to try all the different vape e-juices and flavours. With all the options available to you, it is only understandable that you want to change it up every so often. However, the endeavour of using one device for many flavours is easier said than done. 

Chemicals will pass through the system and be absorbed into the wick, leaving material on the coils and sticking to the tank’s inner linings. As such, it is crucial to know the process behind cleaning your device to ready it for a different batch of vape e-juice. With no further ado, here are the steps to properly prepare your vape for a new flavour:

1 - Empty and clean your tank

It is never recommended to vape until the tank contents are empty; before that happens, most vape shops recommend refilling once the fluid level reaches a certain threshold. This is something you can’t do if you plan to change flavours. 

Rather than vape the last drop, empty the tank once it reaches this threshold. Dismantle your device, and wash the tank appropriately. A single drop of dish soap inside and a rinsing with hot water should do. This combination will break down any remaining oil and material settled on the inner lining. 

After rinsing well, make sure to wipe the tank down gently with a towel. Leave it to dry completely, as moisture and water can ruin a flavour.

2 - Change your coils and wick

Residual materials often reside on the coils and in the wick, so it is crucial to replace them as needed. Depending on your model, you may only have to replace your wick. Luckily, coils need changing every two weeks anyway. 

The beauty of this is that if you have not used up your coil’s capacity, you can put it in a labelled resealable bag for future use. Should you return to a previous e-juice, all you’ll need to do is put the coil back. 

Just make sure to prime it and wait five minutes before taking that first draw. This will give the new fluids to seep into the wick. 

3 - Consider extra tanks

Most people have one or two vape e-juices that they favour for the rest of their lives. If this is the case, then it might be time to consider keeping two different tanks. After all, why stop at having other coils?

Having multiple tanks will minimise the risk of cross-contamination and mixing. While mixing might seem like such an innocuous thing, there is no predicting how each flavour’s chemicals will interact with each other. If one fluid has unique needs in cleaning, this will also make it easier to deal with. 

Final thoughts

Vaping is such a diverse hobby that you would be remiss to stop experimenting with different flavours and mixtures. After all, no person can stand eating the same thing at every meal; why would you try just the one flavour? Indeed, people have their favourites, but it is still important to make the most out of your device. Just make sure to clean and prepare it properly when you experiment with different fluids. 

If you’re looking for a vape shop in the UK to help you on your journey, give us at V8PR a call. We have everything you could possibly need to enjoy vaping and figure out your preferences.