Aspire nautilus air lock, or not wicking fix

[Tony42519]

For anyone having issues with nautilus tank , it traps air around the wick holes . This stops fluid from getting to the wick. Easy fix cut the center stim back about a quarter inch , not to far because you need the threads to screw on to the clearomizer . This will allow air to escape the wick area . I used a dremel tool with a cut off wheel worked perfectly. I hope this helps some out I really love this tank , no more dry wicking , mass flavor and vapor.

 

[LewisW295]

Or try Vape Naked leak fix method? Worked brilliantly for me (even if it meant getting used to it)

 

[navigator2011]

Or try Vape Naked leak fix method? Worked brilliantly for me (even if it meant getting used to it)

When I first read your post, I went and checked Vape Naked's video about the leak fix. I just cannot see how closing the AFC ring during assembly would make any difference in the tank leaking. Really, air has to enter the tank in order for the juice to seep through the coil and enter into the AFC.

I have a Nautilus that, for no apparent reason, dumped about 2 ml of juice through the coil into the AFC, and then down the side of my mod--all while I was asleep. I couldn't understand it. I then did a careful comparison of my Nautilus that leaked and my Mini Nautilus that never leaks. The silicone seals on both tanks appeared fine, no tears, burs, or blemishes. But, when I looked at the top of the glass cylinders, I did find a difference. On the Mini Nautilus, the top of the glass cylinder is smooth, as one would expect. On the Nautilus, however, the top of the glass cylinder is slightly bumpy. On the spare glass cylinder that came with my Nautilus, the bumpiness was less pronounced, so I put that one on the tank. I have not had any juice dumps since opting for the spare cylinder, so I am inclined to think I found the problem.

 

[Tony42519]

When I first read your post, I went and checked Vape Naked's video about the leak fix. I just cannot see how closing the AFC ring during assembly would make any difference in the tank leaking. Really, air has to enter the tank in order for the juice to seep through the coil and enter into the AFC.

I have a Nautilus that, for no apparent reason, dumped about 2 ml of juice through the coil into the AFC, and then down the side of my mod--all while I was asleep. I couldn't understand it. I then did a careful comparison of my Nautilus that leaked and my Mini Nautilus that never leaks. The silicone seals on both tanks appeared fine, no tears, burs, or blemishes. But, when I looked at the top of the glass cylinders, I did find a difference. On the Mini Nautilus, the top of the glass cylinder is smooth, as one would expect. On the Nautilus, however, the top of the glass cylinder is slightly bumpy. On the spare glass cylinder that came with my Nautilus, the bumpiness was less pronounced, so I put that one on the tank. I have not had any juice dumps since opting for the spare cylinder, so I am inclined to think I found the problem.

Yea sometimes that also happens if you tighten it down, and then back off if you think it's to tight , which will sometimes loosen the coil and make them leak

 

[Tony42519]

It seems the biggest issue with this tank is that it sometimes will not wick , which gives you dry burnt hits , if you look at the bottom through the glass it will have air trapped at the bottom of the stem , which means no fluid to the wick, the spacing is just to tight and the air is trapped, shortening the stem fixed this issue

 

[Tony42519]

It's worth the fix this tank is awesome, lots of flavor , and nice vapor clouds , I run it at 12 watts ,on a 1.8 ohm coil , it hits awsome.

 

[navigator2011]

I have not had this problem--just tilting the tank has been enough to evacuate the air from that tight space. I did notice that on the Mini Nautilus, they were more careful to not cover the juice holes.