EGO C Type B flooding issue

[sucker]

Greetings all. My wife and I are new vapers and we have started out with some EGO C batteries and the type B tank system. Overall I am happy with this as a starting point and we are experimenting with various juices, cartomizers and combinations of these and the EGO C Tanks and Atty's. Mostly problem free except for one thing. There is a recurring problem for my wife where juice is flowing into the bottom part of the tank into the air pocket at between the tank and the mouthpiece portion. In other words, the section just above the mouthpiece. The problem is that the juice then occasionally ends up in her mouth. I can only surmize that this is happening because she is sucking on the thing with impressive force! I've ruled out a defective tank because it's happened with 5 different ones at this point - and it doesn't happen to me. So two questions:
1) Anyone have this experience or know why it's happening?
2) Has anyone discovered a way to get the excess juice OUT of that portion of the mouthpiece?

 

[Oneida]

I believe that's condensation (not juice) that is collecting in the mouthpiece part of the tank cartridge. A certain amount of condensation is inevitable when warm vapor contacts a cooler surface and also occurs when using cartos, drip tips on an atty, etc. The condensation tastes like juice because it has flavor molecules just like juice and vapor do; indeed, it is basically juice reconstituted from vapor. The amount of condensation can be greatly reduced by continuing to drag for a half second or so after letting up on the button so that all of the vapor is pulled through into the mouth and none is left inside the tank mouthpiece to condense. Condensation can be cleaned from the mouthpiece by removing the two little inserts in the mouthpiece end with a toothpick, bent out end of a small paper clip, or similar device, and then swabbing around with a Q-tip or running hot water through it.

 

[b0redagain]

If it's actual juice and not condensation, I've had this happen before. Generally, it is due to the force of the draw. I have a friend that sucks on his with a lot of force as well and it happens to him more often. I'm sure if she changes her habit and lightens her draw it will resolve the issue. These devices don't require much force at all. To clean it just empty the usable juice out then rinse with water. You can also use a paper clip or something to remove the little pieces from the mouth piece to get down in there, they are easy to remove and put back.

 

[sucker]

Thanks folks for the reply! First, in the case of my bride, it's definitely juice. I can clearly see the difference between that and the condensation from 'normal' use. Anyway, I'm training her to ease up a bit and it seems to be working. I did not realize the end of the mouthpiece was removeable. I was under the impression that it was all a solid, molded piece. So this solves the problem of cleaning the flooded ones. What a great forum!

 

[b0redagain]

Happy to hear it's working out for her so far. Every different variation of the ecig is different, especially with how you draw on them.

 

[Tezcatlipoca]

I had the same problem at first, although I was using the eGo-C type A tanks. Suction was indeed the issue, and when it starts making a gurgling sound, that's when things are going south. A longer, softer draw is what will prevent this, and my rule of thumb is that if I'm hearing a whistling sound through the tank, I'm drawing too hard. I trained myself to take softer draws and let my mouth fill with vapor before inhaling with relatively little effort, and I haven't had a leak in well over two months since I switched to this method.

Many people think that leaking is due to the plastic caps that come on the tanks, but I'm a little skeptical. Be that as it may, I prefer the silicon end caps that you can get because they're easier to deal with and you can usually pick up a pack of 10 for $1.50 or so, and they generally last me 3-4 weeks each, maybe longer.

On the tanks (I own a type B too), I don't take them apart to clean them. I just run water through the whole thing, including the hole on end of the mouthpiece and the two side vents. I shake and blow out the excess water, and sometimes I let them dry out, sometimes I don't. I hope you both enjoy it -- it's a great device once you get used to it!

 

[downcelot]

I also have Ego-C and I dont bother resupply the replace-able atomizer because of the leak issue as well.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Had the same problem with a friend I had bought an eGo C for. Resolved the issue by upping his Nic ratio and now he doesn't need to draw so hard. The tip does still get some condensation but not enough to be a problem.

 

[dsam]

The ego-c type b is unusable for me. I can take a new cap (either silicone or reg) pop it into the -c and it floods within minutes when it's full or instantly if it's at 50% or less. It's not a draw strength issue.. b/c even if I barely even pull it repeats the problem. Same result after 2 separate -c atomizers and about 30 caps, 10 of which were brand new.

Now take that same cart that floods on the -c, after cleaning out all the wasted juice, move it an old regular type-b and it stays sealed for the duration of the cart. wtf...

Even the fit of the cart in the atomizer is far more snug in the reg type-b than it is in these -c's. It really seems first hand that the spike in the c has slightly smaller diameter.

Ordered some 12-gauge needles as per some youtube advice, perhaps that will make my remaining 3 type c's usable. Skeptical though.

Sad bc i really love my ego type-b and the -c seemed so smart.

(long time reader 1st time poster)

 

[Punkndrublic]

I bought the 12-guage needle too, it honestly didn't make a difference. It was just me taking power hits, I blame those damn American spirits for being over packed. Just take slow long drawls, that did seem to stop the flooding and even leaking issues I was having.

 

[Oly6t1]

I sure had my leaks as well. When I first got it I didn't screw addy seat to the cone on all the way then I didn't screw that to the battery enough. If that wasn't frustrating enough, I didn't push the tank into the cone enough....argh
I fill mine with a 18g blunt, quick & easy.
It's still small enough and functional to take out to the clubs....