eleaf lemo leaks when on its side when it's filled over half way
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And mine is STILL leaking. No physical damage, all O rings are in place. Just tightened up the airflow. We shall see.
I have had a leaky lemo too, seems to be if you lay it on its side when not in use air slowly gets drawn in through one of the juice channels and breaks the vacuum allowing fluid to freely run through the second juice channel, if it's filled more than 1/3 then the fluid level is hight enough for it to flood into the air flow hole and out the bottom where the air flow control ring is, if it's more than half filled it will also leak out of the drip tip end, I'm trying to find a way to stop this as I drive trucks for a living and my kit spends a lot of time laying on its side to stop it falling over when I'm on the move
Just a quick update, I seem to have stopped mine leaking, I noticed that on my kayfun there is an oring in the middle part of the chimney (where the top and bottom parts of the chimney screw together) but the lemo didn't have one there, it didn't come with any spares that look like they would fit there either even though it looks like it is recessed to take one, so I popped a spare I had into that join, I also wicked mine differently this time, did the normal bunny ear way of wicking but then added a strip to each side between the chimney and the side of the deck so it doesn't block the juice channels but restricts air flow if it does lay on its side, I'll add some pics later if anyone wants to try the same to cure theirs leaking
I have a Lemo Drop and had leaking/gurgle issues also. especially when I would lay it on the side. Every tank I filled did it. Was about to give up and decided to wrap the channel under the o-ring on the short chimney with on wrap of dental floss under the o-ring. Fixed the leak and no more gurgle. Had it setting on its side and no leaks. Seems the o-ring on the chimney wasn't sealing off completely. Which is why when you lay it on the side it leaks juice and standing it didn't. Hope this helps someone.
Looking at it I'd be worried it was shocked at my driving! But yeah that would be ideal, cheers!
I have had this kind of leaking issue on every RTA and clearomizer I have used, not just the Lemo, it is what makes me hate these things!
I would love for someone to recommend an RTA with the following characteristics - please!
● does not EVER leak in any position, could lie on its side all day or carry in pocket, whatever
● allows access to build deck without emptying tank or loosing juice from tank
● costs $60 or less - screw these $175 RTA's (Aqua v2, Erlkonigin, Kayfun 4, etc.)
● good flavor and performance with 100% VG and Japanese cotton
thanks in advance!
I would love for someone to recommend an RTA with the following characteristics - please!
● does not EVER leak in any position, could lie on its side all day or carry in pocket, whatever
● allows access to build deck without emptying tank or loosing juice from tank
● costs $60 or less - screw these $175 RTA's (Aqua v2, Erlkonigin, Kayfun 4, etc.)
● good flavor and performance with 100% VG and Japanese cotton
thanks in advance!
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I'm having the same issue. When I fill past half way I get leaking from my drip tip and via the screw where your AFC nut spins on. I've got the lemo drop, so as you can imagine, it's even more of an issue, since I really need to be able to fill it. Full it's only like 2.5 ml so if I can't fill past half way that's seriously going to suck...
I havr 6 lemos 5 standard and 1 drop and none of them has ever leaked a drop anywhere.
I wonder if you guys issues are in fact damaged o-rings, particularly the top chimney o-ring.
From day one after complete disassembly, cleaning, and building I lubricant the o-rings and mating surfaces with a little juice before reassembly.
Every day I carry two extra lemos in my front pants pockets qnd one on my DNA40, throughout the day I'm constantly swapping out flavors and nare a leak.
So it baffles me as to why some of you guys have leaking issues while others don't.
Just speculation, but do you suppose there are some fakes floating around?
I wonder if you guys issues are in fact damaged o-rings, particularly the top chimney o-ring.
From day one after complete disassembly, cleaning, and building I lubricant the o-rings and mating surfaces with a little juice before reassembly.
Every day I carry two extra lemos in my front pants pockets qnd one on my DNA40, throughout the day I'm constantly swapping out flavors and nare a leak.
So it baffles me as to why some of you guys have leaking issues while others don't.
Just speculation, but do you suppose there are some fakes floating around?
Got the lemo from vapor shark...picked up a drop later from vapor DNA...drop does not leak....full size does...weird huh? I checked all of the rings...when it is empty I will check again. I feel that both of the suppliers are reputable though.
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^^^This. I have 2 full size and one Drop and the leaking puzzles me also. I never put them through a torture test or anything, but I will usually set my VS next to my leg on my chair and it has a tendency to fall to it's side, but it never leaks.
Mine is leaking out of the air holes. This is not instant but if it sits for two minutes on its side the leak starts....in 10 I have a puddle. In 30, more than half of the juice has escaped. Upright there is no leak.
ETA: I think I may have it now...the only thing that I could see causing it would be the fill screw...so I checked for an o-ring (the only one I didn't think to check before
) and there was none. Nor are there any in the piece parts kit that was included. So It probably does leak upright as well but only comes out the holes when turned on it's side.
Does anyone know where to get fill screw O-rings?
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ETA: I think I may have it now...the only thing that I could see causing it would be the fill screw...so I checked for an o-ring (the only one I didn't think to check before
) and there was none. Nor are there any in the piece parts kit that was included. So It probably does leak upright as well but only comes out the holes when turned on it's side.Does anyone know where to get fill screw O-rings?
(sent from an alien device which translates English into Klingon without my approval)
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Mine is leaking out of the air holes. This is not instant but if it sits for two minutes on its side the leak starts....in 10 I have a puddle. In 30, more than half of the juice has escaped. Upright there is no leak.
ETA: I think I may have it now...the only thing that I could see causing it would be the fill screw...so I checked for an o-ring (the only one I didn't think to check before
Does anyone know where to get fill screw O-rings?
(sent from an alien device which translates English into Klingon without my approval)
One from drip tip should fit.
A 510 drip tip is way wider than the fill screw. What am I missing here?
The Lemo doesn't use a fill screw o-ring.
They do include the plug, but I haven't tried it.
lol...my mistake i miss read your post.
There is no ring of any kind for the fill hole screw. You just have to tighten it a bit harder.
You should have two, large, clear, rubber o-rings with a niple on them. Use one of them instead of screw. If you dont have it contact seller.
Mine is leaking out of the air holes. This is not instant but if it sits for two minutes on its side the leak starts....in 10 I have a puddle. In 30, more than half of the juice has escaped. Upright there is no leak.
ETA: I think I may have it now...the only thing that I could see causing it would be the fill screw...so I checked for an o-ring (the only one I didn't think to check before
Does anyone know where to get fill screw O-rings?
(sent from an alien device which translates English into Klingon without my approval)
The fill screw is the first thing I remove when I get a Lemo. Use the silicone ring (the one with the fill plug) that comes with them, it works perfect and makes filling much easier. That said, when I got my first Lemo I used the screw for a couple weeks and I still didn't have any leaking issues.
I've been using them for the last 4-6 weeks, only had one leak when I didn't make a proper seal with the top piece / top chimney O-ring. In this occurrence, it leaked out of the air intake on the bottom side of the deck and eventually out of the air holes on the side.
I've never used the fill screw. I use the silicone ring with "nipple" to plug the hole ... it appears to make a pretty darn good seal as long as it's shoved in there well enough / seated properly. I lube the tip with a bit of e-liquid which makes it easier to seal/push down. Maybe the fill screw is allowing some air to pass, messing with the vacuum?
innuendos in last paragraph not intentional.
ETA for accuracy: It will leak on me as well if I don't build up adequate vacuum immediately after filling. I just vape on it for 5-6 good pulls right after filling and typically don't have any issues.
I've never used the fill screw. I use the silicone ring with "nipple" to plug the hole ... it appears to make a pretty darn good seal as long as it's shoved in there well enough / seated properly. I lube the tip with a bit of e-liquid which makes it easier to seal/push down. Maybe the fill screw is allowing some air to pass, messing with the vacuum?
innuendos in last paragraph not intentional.
ETA for accuracy: It will leak on me as well if I don't build up adequate vacuum immediately after filling. I just vape on it for 5-6 good pulls right after filling and typically don't have any issues.
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