I keep 3 STM V2's filled to various levels and in a holder all the time and no dribbles at all.
top fill tanks now....
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top fill tanks now....
I think there is maybe only .25 ml or less below the holes anyway.
Ya I was thinking that also. The RBA takes up so much space, just seems like it's more. If I was using the V2 I would likely just fill it once the juice got past the holes.
I think the holes in the V2 are lower down than in the premade coils, and they're not recessed like in the premades. The juice seems to cling to the juice holes. I'm getting close and can take a pic later.
I would venture to guess that the reason it still "leaches" into the RBA is due to a less than "air-tight" seal at the bottom of the Assembly where the Chimney Ring slides over the Base. Also, the Screw Slot will allow some seepage. That's my best Stab at an explanation anyways.
Imagine if one was to hit it more often/harder once the Liquid dropped below the Wicking Holes it would Dry-Hit.
But, just "normal" vaping frequency would allow enough Juice to leach and get in around that Screw Slot to keep it somewhat wet and vaping.
I'm OCD about re-filling and as others have said usually pour it to it once the level is down below the RBA Top.
Imagine if one was to hit it more often/harder once the Liquid dropped below the Wicking Holes it would Dry-Hit.
But, just "normal" vaping frequency would allow enough Juice to leach and get in around that Screw Slot to keep it somewhat wet and vaping.
I'm OCD about re-filling and as others have said usually pour it to it once the level is down below the RBA Top.
You may be lucky but are the exception, as I've read this same complaint many times. It's never all that constant a problem, but it's happened to me quite a few times, leaving me less then confident putting it in a pocket or bag.
Must be my wicking as I have 4 in rotation. All with no leaks or dribbles.
Well after my first wicking which was horrible and ran all over
Well after my first wicking which was horrible and ran all over
Same here. I actually had leakage problems with the premade coils (prob user newbie error), but not a single leak once I started the rba. Well, until I pit the V2 on the topbox that is.Must be my wicking as I have 4 in rotation. All with no leaks or dribbles.
Well after my first wicking which was horrible and ran all over
No Leaking/Seepage issues with the V2 here either.
But again, I re-fill often and rarely if ever let it sit with the Liquid below the RBA Top.
The "key" may be not allowing it to sit with low Liquid so that the Volume of Air doesn't get to a "breaking-point" and create enough corresponding pressure that overpowers the Surface Tension of the E-Juice thus causing the Leakage/Seepage.
But again, I re-fill often and rarely if ever let it sit with the Liquid below the RBA Top.
The "key" may be not allowing it to sit with low Liquid so that the Volume of Air doesn't get to a "breaking-point" and create enough corresponding pressure that overpowers the Surface Tension of the E-Juice thus causing the Leakage/Seepage.
Indeed, that's why I said it's happened to me when the tank gets low, change in internal tank air pressure. Another thing I don't want to have to pay attention to, but the penalty is a MESS! Not an issue with the Cubis tank.
My RBA says on the side "Kanger Tech Mini RBA Plus"
I understood that the original RBA has small slots in the base and the cap threads on to the base. The V2 has larger slots. The Plus has no slots in the base, holes on the side and a screw holds the cap to the base.
Maybe this applies to the full size Sub Tank and not the mini. I don't know.
I understood that the original RBA has small slots in the base and the cap threads on to the base. The V2 has larger slots. The Plus has no slots in the base, holes on the side and a screw holds the cap to the base.
Maybe this applies to the full size Sub Tank and not the mini. I don't know.
Are you using the V2 RBA with the new Top Fill tank, and not getting leaking?
I don't recall that there was ever a 2nd revision of the first screw on cap type RBA, that had larger holes on the bottom, someone else can confirm or deny?
No, just pondering the problems with leaking in many top fill tanks.
Just an fyi.
When I got my first STM V2 I used the 1.2 vertical coil for a while. After filling it would always gurgle a bit.
When I got my first STM V2 I used the 1.2 vertical coil for a while. After filling it would always gurgle a bit.
A.f.a.i.k. there are four versions of the RBA now. First there was the old version without the holes at the sides, then came the RBA Plus with holes, then an updated version of the Plus with smaller holes, and now there's also the RBA plus for the toptank which has also smaller holes but placed even higher.
RBA v1:
RBA Plus v2 next to RBA Plus v1
RBA Plus v1 next to Toptank RBA Plus:
RBA v1:
RBA Plus v2 next to RBA Plus v1
RBA Plus v1 next to Toptank RBA Plus:
Based on my experience with the v2 and the toptank, Cromwell would be a master builder to pull this off. I imagine they came out with the stealth "v3" RBA with the smaller holes for a reason.
EDIT: given Leo's post, I guess this is the v4 after all.
Nice post. Why the heck did they make the holes smaller on RBA Plus V2?A.f.a.i.k. there are four versions of the RBA now. First there was the old version without the holes at the sides, then came the RBA Plus with holes, then an updated version of the Plus with smaller holes, and now there's also the RBA plus for the toptank which has also smaller holes but placed even higher.
RBA v1:
RBA Plus v2 next to RBA Plus v1
RBA Plus v1 next to Toptank RBA Plus:
So I have the Plus V1 then. Thanks for the info.A.f.a.i.k. there are four versions of the RBA now. First there was the old version without the holes at the sides, then came the RBA Plus with holes, then an updated version of the Plus with smaller holes, and now there's also the RBA plus for the toptank which has also smaller holes but placed even higher.
RBA v1:
RBA Plus v2 next to RBA Plus v1
RBA Plus v1 next to Toptank RBA Plus:
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