New puffer here, suffering from "the leaks"

[GermanGoodness]

German, but that's only using the non-proprietary, non-regular ecig batteries that I was referring to in my post - the ones in use by the screwdriver and other mods. But, it's also free shipping!

For example: DealExtreme: $6.92 SpiderFire LC-16340 3.6V 880mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (4-Pack)

Or: DealExtreme: $6.49 Ultrafire 16340 3.6V Batteries (4-pack)

Gotcha, y - guess I should improve my reading skills!

[yvilla]

It may be obscenely large and shiny, but if function is the focus, I can deal with it.
In fact, I am wondering if I can build a medium device.

Definitely take a cruise through the modders sub-forum, you'll find all sizes and shapes not only possible, but in existence already.

Modders Forum - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat

But, I've got to correct your "obscenely large" statement above - it's a commonly made mistake when people see the SD all by itself in a photo! In reality, the SD is barely larger than the "mini" 901 styles, and is shorter than the penstyles; it's only wider at the battery.

Take a look at this size comparison picture:

The SD and some other types of e cigarette .. size persective.. - ECigScrewdriver

Good luck with your Dura in the meantime!

[Slender]

I don't have the same model, but I've experienced leaking as well. Sometimes it happens from over-filling, sometimes not. I've found that if I leave my e-cig in an upright (cart side up) position, it doesn't leak. Or at an angle, but again with the cart side up. Hope that helps!

That's 100% right. The cart must always be higher... Even for short time rest I make sure I put my ecig with the cart up.

[funkyZero]

But, I've got to correct your "obscenely large" statement above - it's a commonly made mistake when people see the SD all by itself in a photo! In reality, the SD is barely larger than the "mini" 901 styles, and is shorter than the penstyles; it's only wider at the battery.

Hm, your right. It's not nearly as large as the stock ad photo makes it appear

[funkyZero]

I just wanted to add...
I've been keeping the unit vertical as suggested by a couple of others here (cart side up) and guess what, that seems to work around the issue of leaking. It kind of sucks not being able to lay it down but this is workable.
I am keeping it in my pocket batt side down and using some desktop ink pen holders to keep it upright on my desk when I want to put it down. I guess the side effects are a) no leaking and b) I won't keep misplacing the thing now.