Top Tips for Vape Tank Upkeep

Have you invested in a brand new vape in NZ and want to take good care of it? This blog will outline the most important vape tank maintenance tips so you can enjoy thick, flavoursome clouds for a long time to come. Read on to learn how to keep your vape tank in top condition!

Why you should keep your tank clean

Keeping your vape tank clean is the first and most important step in vape maintenance. This will prolong the lifespan of your tank, and make sure there aren’t any contaminants damaging your coil. Keeping your juice tasting crisp is the most motivating reason to get in there and clean out the tank. No one wants to take a hit of berry, only to get a muddy berry tobacco combo due to your old and new juice mingling together. Cleaning out all the remnants ensures this doesn’t happen, so no juice is wasted.

How often should you clean your tank?

Ultimately, this comes down to you and how often you vape. The best rule of thumb is to clean the tank every time you change the coil. If you are a light vaper and aren’t changing coils often, then it’s a good idea to clean your tank once every 1-2 weeks either way. This is especially important if you vape in an area where bits of debris and dust could be getting into your tank.

How to clean your tank

If you’ve never cleaned your tank before, don’t sweat! It’s a simple process that becomes second nature once you get into a routine.

When you purchase your tank, it should come with instructions on how to disassemble the parts. Most tanks, such as our SMOK tank, just need to be unscrewed.

Once you’ve disassembled the parts, give everything a quick once over to check nothing is worn out. Pay attention to the rubber O-rings that seal the tank. If the rubber is looking worn, it may cause leaks and should be replaced.

Now it’s time to get cleaning. The best method is to clean each piece with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. Make sure you aren’t using isopropyl alcohol, as this is toxic. If you don’t have any safe alcohol around then you can rinse the tank in warm water instead, just make sure you don’t wet the coil. Dry the parts off with a paper towel or microfibre cloth, and then leave to air dry fully. Once dry you can reassemble, refill with juice and you’re away!