Lemo v2 - fill port too tight, won't open

[ToolmanTexas]

On my Lemo V2 my fill port is so tight I struggle to get it to open.

When I manage it and fill it leaks like crazy out the air holes, I'm thinking because I'm having to struggle with it so hard to open fill port.

Anyone have this issue or heard of a solution? Any help is appreciated.

 

[daveid777]

You do close the airflow control first, right? My Lemo 2 opens and closes with very little force needed, grip the tank and twist.

 

[dave51]

When you get it open put a drop of juice on the small plastic stop in the fill hole that makes it open easier

It will open easier as you use it

As for the leaks be sure to close the air flow control before opening the fill hole
And you may not be using enough wick in the coil on the build deck
I had the same problems when I first got mine

 

[ToolmanTexas]

I do close the AFC before opening fill port. I just have to twist so hard I'm sure its getting upset.

I believe I have enough wick, it only leaks after filling. If I get lucky on opening it doesn't leak at all.

I'll try the drop of juice on the plastic stop.

Thanks for the responses.

 

[ToolmanTexas]

Took it all apart and put a few drops on fill port as suggested and just spent some time working it open and close. Helped a ton!

I rebuilt with more cotton, filled it up and all good so far. I haven't refilled yet, but I'll update once I do and let you guys know how it goes.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Sgt.Rock]

Another thing that will make the fill port hard to open is if you have the upper and lower silicone seals reversed... Smaller seal goes up top and larger one on the bottom.

 

[ToolmanTexas]

Thanks for the heads up... I've been able to keep those straight so far.

 

[VaPreis]

Another thing that will make the fill port hard to open is if you have the upper and lower silicone seals reversed... Smaller seal goes up top and larger one on the bottom.

This was the issue with mine. I couldn't figure out why my wife's Lemo2 was so smooth, and mine was a PITA. Flipped the seals around and VOILA! Like butter...

They do seem to be a bit tighter right out of the box, but it loosens up pretty quickly with use.

 

[ToolmanTexas]

Refilled with no leak this time... still a bit tight but going to keep working it!

 

[dangkhoa02106]

You can use some food grade silicone, pray a thin coat on the surface and your device will be so smooth.

 

[ToolmanTexas]

Thanks dangkhoa!

 

[Lundude]

have had mine about a week and now it is harder to open than when i got it, i have lubed it, it is not getting better. such a great tank so far,but this part is going to ruin it

 

[IMoL]

Mine got so tight it would not open at all. Any attempt to open the fill port only resulted in unscrewing the top from the chimney. I tried lubing it and no help. O-rings were correct. Eventually I just binned it, which was a shame because it was a good vape when I could get juice into it.

 

[Sgt.Rock]

First verify the proper seals are in their proper locations.. The smaller silicone seal should be on the top section..and the larger on the bottom.

Leave the top sit upside down and drip a couple drops of eliquid into the channel on top of the seal...give it a couple minutes to seep in. Now assemble and don't crank the hell out of it..just snug it up good.

All four of mine were a little tight to start but are fine now.

 

[ToolmanTexas]

I still have problems with mine also but I haven't tried the food grade silicone yet. I'm hoping that resolves the issue.

I agree, great device accept for this one deal breaking issue

 

[iowajosh]

I had to grip mine with a pliers right by the drip tip to get it to turn the first few times. Since then it has been great.

 

[Joe A]

I replaced my orings top and bottom and back to normal.

Is there anywhere to buy spare orings yet? I can't find them online anywhere.

 

[Kinggrond]

I've got the same issues with mine, tried the lube thing, got 5% better maybe. Orings are correctly seated, still ending up with unscrewing the topcap more often then not while trying to refill.
Kinda frustrating I'd say.