my nautilus mini also shows signs of rust in the exact same spot (1/4 inch inside the drip tip), I have had this thing for 8 days and I'm pretty annoyed. my code worked and every pointer Aspire gives about the packaging being authentic passes, so I think this is a real issue on authentic aspire nautilus minis...certainly shoddy "stainless steel"
Aspire Nautilus Mini Drip Tip Rusting
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What makes you think the tip or the tank it's self is pure stainless steel? Try this, soak Nautilus Mini all parts unscrewed including drip tip in 100 proof vodka for 12 hours and then rinse it in water and see what happens.
I've got 4 mini's 2 genuine that I bought a while back and 2 clone from a friend. None have shown any issues with rust on the drip tip. The clones show a little rust on the pin spring in the base but the genuine is clean. Base hardware is only $9 so I'll replace them one day and have 4 authentic's.
I mean I wasn't expecting it to be pristine for years, but after one weeks stainless steel should not be showing any signs of rust.
wiki says:
"Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does. However, it is not fully stain-proof in low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation environments.[2] There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment the alloy must endure. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and corrosion resistance are required.
Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present. Unprotected carbon steel rusts readily when exposed to air and moisture. This iron oxide film (the rust) is active and accelerates corrosion by forming more iron oxide; and, because of the greater volume of the iron oxide, this tends to flake and fall away. Stainless steels contain sufficient chromium to form a passive film of chromium oxide, which prevents further surface corrosion by blocking oxygen diffusion to the steel surface and blocks corrosion from spreading into the metal's internal structure, and, due to the similar size of the steel and oxide ions, they bond very strongly and remain attached to the surface."
So I have to assume it's unprotected steel or something I guess?
I have an authentic Nautilus Mini I purchased about a month ago from VaporShark. I've used the stock drip tip exclusively with it. I use it daily, although not all day every day. There's almost always some amount of juice in it. I have washed it tap water and air dried a number of times. Overall pretty lousy at keeping it clean though and usually only wash it if I'm going to change flavors. I have zero rusting. Just adding my data point.
Similar situation, I bought a Naut Mini when they first came out some months ago.
Whenever the tank gets cleaned (anytime I switch juices/swap heads) the drip tip also gets cleaned. Absolutely no signs of rust here (I'm looking at it right now).
I hate to say it, but real ones don't rust. Real ones are made of stainless steel, aluminum, chrome plated brass (information verified from Aspire China).
I've left mine overnight in soapy water a couple times, rinsed it out, and have yet to find ANY rust or oxidation in or on it.
I've left mine overnight in soapy water a couple times, rinsed it out, and have yet to find ANY rust or oxidation in or on it.
It appears that they may not be made of what the manual says they are made of.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...spire-nautilus-has-chromed-brass-chimney.html
Turns out you were right. It ain't stainless steel in that Nautilus tank. It's chromed brass. And fiberglass in their coils. Thanks, but no thanks.
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