Griffin 25 Plus / Pharaoh RTA sweating (leaking?) from below airflowring

[Caddy]

Theese are kinda the same base, and i have the same "issues". Usually come by it by 2-4 fills.

juice seems to come down from behind the airflow ring. Anyone else have this issue, possible solution?

 

[ChelsB]

I will be watching this thread as I have the same problem

 

[vexx]

I think it has to do with juice flow control/ press fitted base the same happens to ammit

 

[Petabread]

Ammit Dual does the same thing. I'm not sure why GeekVape is suddenly having this issue. There's no way to fix it either. It has to do with the press-fitting of the deck, as I was told from GeekVape directly.

But these reviewers keep reviewing products straight out of the packaging, and aren't using them long enough to notice/report any issues to consumers and manufacturers. "Oh, I just opened this product and it makes vapor! Two thumbs up, everyone go buy it!"

 

[ChelsB]

Ammit Dual does the same thing. I'm not sure why GeekVape is suddenly having this issue. There's no way to fix it either. It has to do with the press-fitting of the deck, as I was told from GeekVape directly.

But these reviewers keep reviewing products straight out of the packaging, and aren't using them long enough to notice/report any issues to consumers and manufacturers. "Oh, I just opened this product and it makes vapor! Two thumbs up, everyone go buy it!"

No wonder! As mine was ok the first few times I used it!

 

[Petabread]

No wonder! As mine was ok the first few times I used it!

I had a replacement Ammit Dual deck sent to me. Since receiving it, I've had one tiny leak in the last 4/5 days, which I will chalk up as spitback/condensation (for now).

If you're having an issue with one of their tanks, I'd send them an email. They were pretty easy to deal with. Plus, they should be plenty aware of what's going on by now, so they shouldn't hassle you or be surprised.

Alls I had to do was send them a pic of the leak, shipping info and authenticity code. 5 or 6 days later, I was good to go!

 

[Caddy]

But the Pharaoh is not pressfitted.. It got interchangeable decks.. (Yes, i have screwed it all the way down into the base..)

Noticed when i tried the pharaoh deck in the griffin 25, that it would take longer before it sweated, if it did at all..

 

[Eskie]

What type of juice VG/PG is this happening with? I have 2 Pharaohs with the original decks still in place and haven't run into an issue yet. I'm vaping a 70/30 VG/PG.

 

[mimöschen]

I think this happens on nearly all RTAs with juiceflowcontrol. Because of the additional moving parts, there is a higher chance that liquid seeps through. Even the best orings can't stop gravity indefinitely or 100%.
That's just the trade-off on tanks with JFC.

 

[MMW]

Ammit Dual does the same thing. I'm not sure why GeekVape is suddenly having this issue. There's no way to fix it either. It has to do with the press-fitting of the deck, as I was told from GeekVape directly.

But these reviewers keep reviewing products straight out of the packaging, and aren't using them long enough to notice/report any issues to consumers and manufacturers. "Oh, I just opened this product and it makes vapor! Two thumbs up, everyone go buy it!"

110% agree with this. Great post brother. I really only watch videos now just to see mechs broken down, as well as rtas. It seems most of these reviewers just love every product.
(Mike Vapes, Dry Knuckles, Heathen)

 

[Caddy]

What type of juice VG/PG is this happening with? I have 2 Pharaohs with the original decks still in place and haven't run into an issue yet. I'm vaping a 70/30 VG/PG.

Was 45/55 VG/PG. Now testing with 70/30 VG/PG. Same happens here..

I think this happens on nearly all RTAs with juiceflowcontrol. Because of the additional moving parts, there is a higher chance that liquid seeps through. Even the best orings can't stop gravity indefinitely or 100%.
That's just the trade-off on tanks with JFC.

Yeah you might be right. Really love the griffins and pharaoh. Will trade them when they make something that dont leak, but got the same airflow and taste. And ease of use...

 

[Eskie]

I'm not sure it's a matter inherent to the designs of jfc, because I have lots of them that don't leak. I think there are real QC issues with these companies pushing out relatively inexpensive tanks and figure they'll sell however many and then have a new design for the market. The problem is we as the consumer put up with it and keep buying their stuff.

That's coming from someone with 2 Pharaohs who really likes their performance and has had zero leaking problems. That shouldn't be the exception with these tanks, that should be the rule.

 

[mimöschen]

Leaking is perhaps a bit harsh, but on nearly all my tanks with jfc, there always seems to be a drop or two of liquid around the jfc-ring. But if the apropriate orings aren't tight enough, there sure is the possibility for the tank to leak like a waterfall.
My unpainted stainless steel tanks are less prone to this problem however.
But experiences from other user may vary of course.

@YouTube reviews
I've learnt the hard way, that those guys aren't to be trusted. But if you have a little bit of experience with vaping, it's mostly easy to read between the lines, and see for yourself, if the gear they advertise is your cup of tea.