EVOD getting hard to vape.

[indypilotcfi]

Hey everyone. As of late, my EVOD setup has been giving me weird issues. The first couple vapes seem good. Then they progressively get more and more hard to drag. It almost feels like the holes are clogging up as I'm vaping. Weird thing is this is happening with several different tanks. I use the tanks it came with and Mini Protank IIs. I've tried different atomizers with the same results.

The only thing I've done differently lately is I've been cleaning them by soaking them in hot water instead of Vodka like I was doing before.

Could soaking in water cause this? Could it be a issue with the batteries? Anything else I might try?

 

[Cloud Junky]

You may be using a ejuice that is carbon coating the coil or simply gunking it up. You may also need to step it up a notch to something with a more airy draw. Cleaning your device in water or vodka will do the same, one kills germs the other does not.

 

[Grimwald]

Gunking coils and wicks are the most likely. Also might want to check the air holes (3 around the base) and clean with a pin or something.

 

[denali_41]

if you are vapin a high VG juice it will gunk up and plug your evod head .

need to do the soaking thing and then a couple of good dry burns

 

[pufZeppelin]

have you been introduced to the fine art of "dry burning"...?
- https://www.google.com/search?q=dry...XKsQTryoD4CQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=730

the more sugary, sweet your juice, the more residue will collect on your coils...

 

[indypilotcfi]

I do clean the tanks and coils regularly. I have 6-7 tanks in rotation and always use a clean one. When I clean, I dry burn the coils and stick a needle in the air holes to make sure they are clear.

One thing I did forget. I normally use cotton balls for my wicks. This time, I was the cotton string from Walmart on several coils. I separated the thread and use 3 strands in the coil and two on top for the flavor wick. Could switching to the cotton string be the problem? Could it be "chocking" because I have too much thread in?

Edit: And I ALSO forgot this happens with any juices. I've tried really thin to thick juices.

 

[RosaJ]

How long have you been using the same coils? They do have a "life," depending on the viscosity of the liquid, they last a week or two if the liquid is darker. I've found that with menthol flavors or clear colored liquids they can last up to a month with periodical cleaning.

 

[indypilotcfi]

How long have you been using the same coils? They do have a "life," depending on the viscosity of the liquid, they last a week or two if the liquid is darker. I've found that with menthol flavors or clear colored liquids they can last up to a month with periodical cleaning.

I use them for a week or two and re-coil them if necessary. When I dry burn, if its super slow to glow red or all of the coils don't glow evenly, it usually gets re-coiled. Everytime I fill a tank with a new flavor, a new (or rebuilt) coil goes in. So, that comes out to about 3, 4 max, tanks per coil.

 

[peestandingup]

If its the same with different tanks, then could be your battery?

 

[indypilotcfi]

If its the same with different tanks, then could be your battery?

Thats what I'm wondering. But it seems to be happening with both batteries.

Honestly, maybe its just me. Maybe I'm out growing the EVOD.

 

[diggyb]

Aliens....

or

Do you rebuild on the same heads? Kanger heads can be very inconsistent. I have some that have no draw at all. Try a different atty.

 

[peestandingup]

Thats what I'm wondering. But it seems to be happening with both batteries.

Honestly, maybe its just me. Maybe I'm out growing the EVOD.

Are they both Ego batteries? Yeah, tight pulls usually suggest not enough airflow. But I've never experienced that with an EVOD. most times I've had to block one of the holes because it was too airy. Same with mini Protanks. SUPER airy pulls on that one.

 

[zahzoo]

I doubt coils getting gunked up to the point of restricting air flow is really possible and having the thing produce any usable vapor.

I would suggest it's most likely a small amount of juice leakage that collecting or pooling in the base of the coil unit.

Next time this occurs... remove the coil unit, then remove the center stem and rubber gasket from the top... check the center stem for anything in it. Then make sure there's a visible gap between the center walls and your wick/flavor wicks. Then hold the coil unit up close to a light source wide end toward the light... you should be able to see light through the base. If not, there's your air clog.

If you don't want to fool with it that much... just remove the clearo from the battery and give it a good strong blow through the drip tip. Odds are some juice will be expelled and your air flow problem resolved. Then use a paper towel and clean any juice from the base and the battery connection.

 

[pufZeppelin]

I do clean the tanks and coils regularly. I have 6-7 tanks in rotation and always use a clean one. When I clean, I dry burn the coils and stick a needle in the air holes to make sure they are clear.

One thing I did forget. I normally use cotton balls for my wicks. This time, I was used the cotton string from Walmart on several coils. {YARN ?}

I separated the thread and use 3 strands in the coil and two on top for the flavor wick. Could switching to the cotton string be the problem? Could it be "chocking" because I have too much thread in?

Edit: And I ALSO forgot this happens with any juices. I've tried really thin to thick juices.

ya know, when ya start altering factory design
you have to adjust on the fly...

your goal is to fill the gap/hole UNDER chimney stem
so fluid won't just leak/seap thru coil - but don't pack it so tight
that it restricts wicking and air flow...

sounds like you are using TO MUCH wicking material...
so say putting it back together with NO flavor wicks fills the gap,
then just one strand of your yarn would be sufficient...
(to prevent chimney (metal) from touching live coil)



- http://www.vape-break.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_5554.jpg

- http://www.sun-vapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kanger-eVod3-.jpg

 

[indypilotcfi]

ya know, when ya start altering factory design
you have to adjust on the fly...

your goal is to fill the gap/hole UNDER chimney stem
so fluid won't just leak/seap thru coil - but don't pack it so tight
that it restricts wicking and air flow...

sounds like you are using TO MUCH wicking material...
so say putting it back together with NO flavor wicks fills the gap,
then just one strand of your yarn would be sufficient...
(to prevent chimney (metal) from touching live coil)



- http://www.vape-break.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_5554.jpg

- http://www.sun-vapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kanger-eVod3-.jpg

But you think 3 strands in the coil is fine? Or is that too much?

 

[pufZeppelin]

like I said

all about the "V-Gap"

just fill it up, don't pack it tight

 

[Sthur]

I also recommend taking the toothpick the check the holes in the base that they are clear and not gunked up. Should be 4 holes.