Are we all ready for an update then
When I logged off last night the ithaka was really bugging me. So even though I was knackered decided to have another play with it. I found that when I was adjusting the brass positive post connector, it was unscrewing the whole positive post. Also the top washer on the positive post is only just big enough to seal the hole that it's supposed to.
Took it all apart and just left a single stock coil in there this time, got 1.0 ohm resistance. Added an old Evod gasket to the positive post, to create a better seal, closed up the juice return system and put it all back together. Had to centralise the positive post a little and added 1/2 a tank of juice, in case it was still leaking and left it overnight.
I was at this til gone 2am
This morning no leaks, that's a good start. Vaped the 1/2 tank, no leaks, gurgles or juice in the mouth. Filled it up 1/2 way again and vaped that - still good. Found the right airflow setting for me and juice control setting - perfect. Not an amazing vape, cos I think I need to re-wick it with dual coils, cos the stock one can't really keep up with chain vaping, but good enough for now.
So I've closed the ticket with FT and told them I've got it sorted
Then I got a bit cocky. Filled the tank to the top, opened the juice control more and closed up the air control almost all the way. Golf ball through a straw again, then gurgling, then juice in the mouth
At least now, I know how to fix it.
1). Re-coil with dual eko-wool wicks.
2). Don't overfill the tank.
3). Don't close the airflow, cos it creates a restriction in pressure, almost like squeezing a garden hose.
4). Don't open the juice control too far.
It's put to one side for now, I would not let this thing beat me and at least I know how to fix it now. I know this will be a great vape eventually, despite the teething problems
Also Paul, I've found my tap and die set, the 510s are all sorted now mate. They work on everything now. Thanks for the offer, Paul before. Much appreciated
Well i am pleased that you are making some progress with your ithaka mate.
most of the reviews i saw about it, said it was a bit finnicky,And tbh it just looked too much of a pain for me. Even on scotts review, he didn`t seem to be producing "massive" amounts of vape.
So i am glad i cancelled mine, and chose the trident instead. Well i am just trying the liqua grape in a s/r cart, I am not getting any flavour through at all. I will let it sit and soak for a while and try it later, I think the liquid may need a bit more steeping time as well.
Seriously though, it must have been the cart; it tasted vile. So dunno what happened there, but it has gone in the bin and so will the two i have got left, If they are the same.
