Drip tip fixing.

[Mrdieter]

So I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had this problem. So I'm interested to see what every one does to maybe fix this issue I'm having.

I keep breaking my drip tips. They are all the "plastic" as far as I know. I've tried super glue on them an it would work but I probably don't let it dry/ no patiences for waiting (usually break them on the job, or when I go out quick) I'm sure the super glue would work if I had enough of it an time to let them dry. I just wanna know if anyone has any other ideas on fixing them if it is at all possible to do so. All of my drip tips break at the base where the rubber piece is. Some of these tips have been ones I like more so then others. So I don't wanna just throw them away just yet. I know I can use metal ones an not have this problem. But I tend to lick my lips (still cold here in Wisconsin) so I don't need my lips freezing to my mouth piece until it warms up at least xD

Any advice or tips is more then welcome! First new topic ever made as well. Thanks for all the support everyone on this forum gives! Love it here!


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[EvilZoe]

What juices are you using? Could they be the corrosive sort and are weakening your drip tips?

 

[crxess]

Super Glue is the Fastest fix. Also - there are different Set Times for super glues - Read your labels.

Instant drys incredibly fast when applied thin or squeezed thin. It is also the most brittle and will fail faster.
5 Minute set works good and is popular among RC Modelers. It is slightly thicker. Pressure should be held for at least the first minute then set aside on wax paper until cured.
There is also Super Glue formulated specifically for Plastics.

 

[Jarbs]

wouldn't you also be inhaling fumes from super glue or any other adhesive?

 

[Dampmaskin]

I don't think super glue is very toxic after it has set. Just don't spill the bottle in your bag of organic cotton.

 

[Mrdieter]

What juices are you using? Could they be the corrosive sort and are weakening your drip tips?

That's not the issue. Good thing for me to watch out for though! I usually keep with fruity juices. So I'm sure I could face that problem, But I forgot to include how I break them and that's mainly from dropping. I'm not very careful with my stuff sometimes lol.


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[Mrdieter]

Super Glue is the Fastest fix. Also - there are different Set Times for super glues - Read your labels.

Instant drys incredibly fast when applied thin or squeezed thin. It is also the most brittle and will fail faster.
5 Minute set works good and is popular among RC Modelers. It is slightly thicker. Pressure should be held for at least the first minute then set aside on wax paper until cured.
There is also Super Glue formulated specifically for Plastics.

Thanks very much! I kinda figured super glue is the way to go since it's plastic, and nothing really major on my device. I plan on buying some super glue to fix all my drip tips, all my tips have broke mostly at work where I don't want to sit there fooling with my ecig, so I try to glue it fast and continue on but it never drys in time. Thanks once again!


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[sdennislee]

Switch to aluminum or stainless steel if you are breaking them that often or buy plastic tips in a large quantity so you always have one to use while waiting for the repair to cure.

 

[EvilZoe]

That's not the issue. Good thing for me to watch out for though! I usually keep with fruity juices. So I'm sure I could face that problem, But I forgot to include how I break them and that's mainly from dropping. I'm not very careful with my stuff sometimes lol.


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Citrus juices and banana flavors are some prime offenders.

 

[Mrdieter]

Switch to aluminum or stainless steel if you are breaking them that often or buy plastic tips in a large quantity so you always have one to use while waiting for the repair to cure.

I have a lot of metal ones. I just have problems with my lips tearing on the metal cause of the cold weather. So I tend to use plastic ones in the winter for now. I do need to stock up better on drip tips though at this rate lol! Thanks a lot!


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[Mrdieter]

Citrus juices and banana flavors are some prime offenders.

I have some Citrus juices. I haven't found a banana flavor I like yet. Thanks a lot for the heads up on this though! I shall keep an eye out!


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[Lexx]

Cyanoacrylate (super glue) comes in various viscosities. The thicker the glue the longer it takes to cure and the stronger the bond.

Hope this helps ;-)

 

[EvilZoe]

I have some Citrus juices. I haven't found a banana flavor I like yet. Thanks a lot for the heads up on this though! I shall keep an eye out!


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The reason I mention it at all is because it really isn't normal for one's drip tips to do what you describe, at least not in general.

 

[flbutterfly1]

Here's a fix to the breaking and the lips sticking. Colordrips - Drip'n Vap Tips - Drip Tips - Accessories I really want one they have many different styles just haven't decided I wanted to spend the cash. Plus they don't have any pink ones.

 

[glasseye]

You could probably use your metal ones with these. 510 Soft Mouthpiece/Sani-Tips - MyFreedomSmokes.com

 

[halfempty]

Or you can buy a bunch of plastic drip tips, $1.35 for a 5 pack at FT. http://www.fasttech.com/p/1437406

 

[K_Tech]

Silicone drip tips are just about unbreakable because they're squishy, but I'll say that they are more prone to popping out and disappearing on you.

I have a couple of these that I really like, but I've already lost two of them (fortunately they're cheap!):

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1473604

 

[Hiding]

I think you are overestimating a metal tips ability to freeze to your lip.
I've had mine out on the lake with me ice fishing, left them out in the car for a couple hours, and spent a week camping in Yellowstone during below freezing temps. And in none of those situations has the tip ever froze to my lip.

 

[sdennislee]

We use them (metal drip tips) in Alaska, nuff said

 

[Mrdieter]

I think you are overestimating a metal tips ability to freeze to your lip.
I've had mine out on the lake with me ice fishing, left them out in the car for a couple hours, and spent a week camping in Yellowstone during below freezing temps. And in none of those situations has the tip ever froze to my lip.

When I'm outside biking I tend to sweat (which builds up in the beard) and when i drink water I tend to be sloppy since I do that riding. I've stopped to take a vape and what not, I'll get my lip stuck, it's not a big deal. It just gets annoying. Plus the cold metal bothers my teeth a bit. It's not a huge deal I just prefer to stay away from them in the winter. I have a lot of metal drip tips that I use though.


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