Nautilus Tank Atomizer Problem

[AZDrBob]

Have both the mini and full-sized versions of this tank.

Had the same problem with both.

I screw the atomizer into the base unit of the tank. Fill the tank. Screw the base unit on the tank. And vape. So far so good.

BUT, with both units, after some use, a couple of months, when I unscrew the base unit to do a refill, the atomizer remains stuck inside the tank. And it won't screw out (at least I cannot get it to do so). Broke the mini trying pliers to extract the atomizer. Now, the atomizer is stuck on the full-sized version.

Any ideas out there for how to fix this? Is it a design flaw by aspire? The tanks are way too pricey to keep going through them every couple of months.

Thanks.

 

[Panorama911]

When you place the coil into the base use a pair of needle nose pliers and grab the coil on the knurled top lightly just enough to tighten the coil down. If you clamp down too hard it will disfigure the top but not to worry as long as it is not to out of round, it will still work fine.

To remove the coil from the tank section, place the same pliers around the smooth lip that is located in between the threads and the white center pin grommet and loosen it.

 

[Panorama911]

One other thing you can try is to remove the top cap that screws onto the glass, then remove the glass and remove the coil from it. I say this to help prevent breaking the glass. Only thing is the top cap is rather stubborn to remove but worth a try.

 

[BrianBradford]

And I thought this only happened to me!

Whenever I use pliers, I wrap whatever I'm clamping with a paper towel or something soft. That way I don't damage anything.

I think after a while the juice hardens or something and makes it more difficult to twist off.

 

[Panorama911]

It just comes from tightening the base too much. All that is needed to secure the base is to just hand tighten with minimal effort, the seal takes care of the rest. No need to crank on it until it can no longer twist.

As you tighten the base the top threads on the coil are what you are torquing on and if over tightened, upon unscrewing the base, the coil will unscrew from the bottom and not the top thus the coil remains attached to the tank stem.

 

[BrianBradford]

From my experience, if I don't tighten it enough, it leaks like mad.

 

[Panorama911]

From my experience, if I don't tighten it enough, it leaks like mad.

Where does it leak, out the sides of the tank/base or under the coil?

There certainly is a fine line getting the tank just right. I bought a replacement base after about a year of constant use and it sure helped matters.

 

[BrianBradford]

It leaks at the bottom of the glass. It's super annoying because sometimes my pocket will start to be drenched in e-juice.....

I've took it apart and cleaned it up. It wouldn't leak for a couple days, but then it will start leaking again. I suspect its the rubber seal/ring, but I don't know where to buy a replacement. And as op said, it's too expensive to buy replacement tank/base to keep it going.

 

[Panorama911]

Electronic Cigarette - Best Electronic Cigarette - Vapor Cigarette Nautilus Mini Base Hardware at www.evape.us

That one is for the Mini but they also have the standard base for the original Nautilus....I have done business with this vendor....

 

[BrianBradford]

How often have you had to replace your base?

 

[Panorama911]

Only once and I got my tank when it first came out, maybe 2-2.5 years...dunno really. The original base is still good, it is just that the seal has a rip in it and in time would fail.

 

[Nightly_Paradox]

I have also noticed this with mine as well, Last time I had mine apart to replace the coil head I had screwed the atty down into the base with a fair amount of force so it didnt get stuck in the tank section. So far so good anytime I took it apart.

 

[Guzz]

You can get replacement parts directly from Aspire.
http://online.aspirecig.com/tank-clearomizer-c-8.html
Just make sure you are selecting the right parts for the mini or standard Nautilus.

You may have just torn the bottom gasket if you are having leaking issues from the base. So just order the gasket. You really only need the base if you messed up the threads or have dropped things and the AFC ring isn't spinning properly.

As for the coil getting stuck in the upper. Again you may have cross threaded things and messed up the threads, again, you can just order the upper hardware.

One thing a lot of people have found that helps sealing and making disassembly easier, is to lube the bottom gasket with some juice, prior to assembly.

 

[Maiar]

You're over tightening when you're screwing it back together. Stop when there's resistance and don't screw it in any more. I had the same issue.

 

[morningdew]

A second or third for over tightening after filling. Only one had the base stuck and was down to over tightening. Just tighten to you feel pressure and stop. Good luck.

 

[K Williams]

That might be the problem. It started leaking again this morning...

 

[stevegmu]

After a couple of months, it probably rusted on tight...

 

[K Williams]

After a couple of months, it probably rusted on tight...

No rust. I took the whole thing apart two days ago, cleand everything, reassembled, and filled it with Big Willlie's Custard. If it leaks again, I'm throwing it out and buying a new one. I have too many replacement coils that would go to waste.

 

[navigator2011]

There is an O-ring in the chimney that receives the top of the atomizer when you screw the base on. The O-ring is difficult to see, but you can feel it by screwing an atomizer into the chimney without the base present. If the O-ring is decent, you will feel a "rubber on metal" type of resistance as you tighten the atomizer into the chimney. If the O-ring is flimsy, however, the tank will likely flood the coil and leak out through the AFC.

One possible fix I have seen is to take a bottom O-ring from an old atomizer and put it on the top of the new atomizer just below the threads and above the juice holes. Then, when you screw the atomizer into the chimney, the O-ring will help to seal the tank more effectively. I saw this on YouTube, but I cannot remember the link.

 

[Guzz]

One last thing.... Make sure you got an authentic tank. There are so many cheap knock-off units that are sold as authentic that just don't perform properly. Even from B&M stores you have to be careful.

So always try the 'scratch and check' code on all the Aspire products, and verify via their website.

Or better yet, order directly from Aspire.