Apollo vtube/vivi nova leaking!

[latnem]

Hey Guys,

I am very new to vaping and am eager to make the switch. I have been using my vtube/vivi nova setup for about a day. (2ml of usage) with bobas bounty 24mg. Everything was going smooth till I got a nice slurp of juice in my mouth.

Checking under the drip tip it seems there is residue there. After cleaning with napkin and taking one puff - the residue is there again. Also about every other puff has a quick gurgle sound.

I cleaned with a napkin, blew through the air-hole and used it again, got a pretty nasty burnt hit.

Any thoughts? Was hoping the fact I spent a little more getting the vtube/vivi nova instead of a cheap 510 that I would avoid these issues.

Thanks!

 

[NancyR]

I use the vivi nova on my BB and the only times I have had issue with it flooding like that has been when I overfilled it

 

[mikeymack]

I haven't bought a vivi nova yet I'm sure some other people will chime in on advise for that but there or other tanks or cartomizers that work great on the vtube. I use a short tank with a single coil boge cartomizer or a stardust works great.

 

[latnem]

I use the vivi nova on my BB and the only times I have had issue with it flooding like that has been when I overfilled it

I got the 3.5ml tank and filled it up with about 3.0ml. Pretty sure nothing overfilled. Guess I wont find that out till next fill :x

 

[supergerbil]

Ive been using a Vivi on my Tube for about a week and I flooded it once.... no idea what happened.




(The following is just me thinking out loud; I have no idea if any of what I am about to say is correct)

Depending on what resistance head and voltage you're running maybe you need to up the power a bit? Bobas is 100% VG... maybe the thick juice needs more oomph?

 

[latnem]

Depending on what resistance head and voltage you're running maybe you need to up the power a bit? Bobas is 100% VG... maybe the thick juice needs more oomph?

I was thinking the same thing, I raised it to 4.5 up from 4.0 and seemed to get more of a burnt taste, so i clocked it down to 4.0 again :- /

 

[Jason McRoy]

There is also the factor of condensation occurring as you vape. I have found what you are talking about when I unscrew the top of my Vivi (I am also using a Vtube). What I find is just normal condensation. You will find it to some degree no matter what tank/carto/clearomizer you use.

 

[latnem]

There is also the factor of condensation occurring as you vape. I have found what you are talking about when I unscrew the top of my Vivi (I am also using a Vtube). What I find is just normal condensation. You will find it to some degree no matter what tank/carto/clearomizer you use.

Yeah I'm sure its possible that It was just a build-up of condensation.

So I'm actually having another issue. When puffing from my vtube/vivi nova after two puffs the third is really dry and harsh and I can feel the drip tip really start to heat up.

I'm guessing this means the wicks are probably not soaking up juice quick enough? If I let it sit for 10 minutes between hits it works fine. But after a few puffs, its dry and hot again.

My tank is currently halfway full - I was hoping to use it all and then try trimming the wicks when its empty but it seems the lower it gets the quicker Im getting dry hot hits?

Any advice is MUCH appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Pappy]

Are you tilting it to make sure the wicks get wet regularly? The only reason for a dry hit is if juice is not getting to the heating coil.

I suppose the little white silicone cap at the top could be pinching off the wick so much that it has trouble wicking the juice past the silicone cap. But I don't even know if that's possible.

If you are keeping the wicks wet, then the only thing I can think of would be to try trimming the wicks back somewhat. I have the short wick version 2 and don't have the dry hit problem.

 

[latnem]

Are you tilting it to make sure the wicks get wet regularly? The only reason for a dry hit is if juice is not getting to the heating coil.

I suppose the little white silicone cap at the top could be pinching off the wick so much that it has trouble wicking the juice past the silicone cap. But I don't even know if that's possible.

If you are keeping the wicks wet, then the only thing I can think of would be to try trimming the wicks back somewhat. I have the short wick version 2 and don't have the dry hit problem.

I am trying to keep them wet for sure. Between hits I rotate the tank to get liquid around both ends of each wick. I guess I will hope that a shorter wick will help. I have been doing a lot of reading the past day about vivi nova and it almost seems that many people have problems with the wick system causing lack of flavor and dry harsh hits.

 

[tlmoody27]

so far I haven't had a problem with the vivi nova v2. I keep mine lying on its side in between use.

 

[Pappy]

I've only got the short wick versions and don't get any dry hits with them - so far. So, if I was you I'd consider trimming the wicks back on the head that's giving you those bad hits just to see if that helps or fixes the problem. Heck, the replacement heads are only $2.50, so it's not that big a deal even if you ruin it.

 

[That_Dude]

I have the V2 version with the short wick and they work great. I agree with others who say try shortening the wicks, less distance for it to travel to the coil, less time you have to hold the button, less chance you get a burnt hit, im not expert ive only had it for 3 days, but ive dropped it, had it in my pocket, its pretty beast.

 

[Sdh]

OP: I have read that 100% vg e-lquid is too thick. I bought my nova from here and it does have a disclaimer about 100% VG usage.
http://www.ecigexpress.com/specialt...a-vision-3-5ml-clearomizer-tank-system-p-1548

Personally, if I had to vape 100% VG I would thin it out with distilled water. Good luck!

 

[niczgreat]

The first question is whether you have the Vivi Nova 2.5. This is a newer version than the 2.0. My 2.5 has been vaping great and after around 5 days of break in keeps getting better. Never a spill or a flood. I make a point never to fill more than 3/4.

I vape 100% VG Cut with flavor and Ethyl Alcohol (Everpure). Try thinning your VG liquid with Everpure, it makes for a great vape.

I noticed something very strange. My first liquid that I was vaping with was a Absynthe flavor using the standard plastic tube. It tasted weak and maybe chemical.

One other trick, based on forum advise, every day I do around a 4-5 second burn. No puffing just heat the cartomizer.

After about 4 days vaping I switched out the tube for the metal and am vaping the Cinnamon. The Cinnamon tastes excellent in this unit so I don't know if there is any difference vaping from the metal tube. I bought this unit specially because of the metal tube. I noticed that cinnamon became cloudy in my other cartomizers and felt that it was dissolving the plastic. I didn't want to vape plastic mixed with Cinnamon.

The unit that I'm vaping with has been the Version 2.5 from GotVapes. From my experience this unit is good for very strong flavors but might not be good for weaker ones.

 

[sailorman]

One of the advantages of the V2.5 was supposed to be the plastic tank doesn't "leech", so it's not supposed to add anything to the flavor. The other thing is supposed to be the long wicks.

I have a few of both versions, plus metal tanks. I see absolutely no difference between the tanks. My tanks are mixed up now, otherwise I'd test the "crack resistant" claim.

The longer wicks are a negative, IMO. I've trimmed all of mine and recoil them with short wicks. The shorter wicks always work better. They wick better and taste better. All in all, I don't think that the V2.5 is any improvement at all over the V2. I vape DIY with 70% VG and no water or other thinners.

I dont care what the websites many claim, this is not a 3.5ml capacity, let alone 5ml. They should be filled to the 2.8ml mark, or roughly where the head meets the tube. When I fill them to that mark, I have never gotten a gurgle. I've filled them higher and they've gurgled, but never leaked.

The only time either of them floods is if I overfill them and, even then, they never leak. Make sure the metal washer inside the silicone seal is not upside down. The flat side goes toward the coil. Also, the metal washer should sit on top of the coil cup. That allows condensation to drip back onto the coil.

Other than overfilling, the only way to cause a leak or flood is if the atomizer head isn't tight. Sometimes, taking the cap on and off can loosen the head if it isn't on tight. That just happened to me to the extent that it was so loose it wouldn't fire. It was backed off a good 1-1/2 turns. So make sure your head is tight and your seal/washer is placed properly and, other than overfilling or a defective unit, there is no reasonable way these things can flood.

I can literally take a hit with the Vivi upside down, 180 degrees vertical, and the only thing that happens is a bit of condensation runs into my mouth and I'll get a gurgle for the next two hits. Then, it clears up and everything works fine again.

 

[Thomas Simms]

well I have had a real bad problem flooding with my 2.8 atty head. From what i can see its because they only use 1 wick unlike the double wick in the 1.8 and 2.4 atty heads. There is a gap where i am always getting liquid and gurgling. Its very annoying because im using a LT and the 2.4 burns the liq too bad. Ive noticed people having real good luck recoiling their atty heads, do any of you guys have a link of where to get wick and wire? Thanks

 

[Flyer]

What voltage are you using? Like others, I have found the VN takes a lot less voltage. I'm vaping the 1.8 ohm head at 3.3 V. Any higher and flavor gets off. I was vaping the 2.8 ohm head at 3.7-4.0 V depending on the juice.

 

[bilboda]

Wick from anywhere. Sterile cotton batting, cotton balls ,yarn or candle wick. You can get wire from ebay and even use stainless steel mesh. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/284030-wick-materials-safe-vs-dangerous.html for more wick info.

 

[Thomas Simms]

im vaping the 2.8 head at 4.1-4.3 i couldnt even use the 1.8 because it turned the liq in the tank dark brown half way through 1 tank. same with the 2.4.