Grrrrr

[Old Curmudgeon]

Ok, so today my Lambo comes earlier than expected. Woohoo!
While the bats are in the charger, I clean out my Vivi and fill
it, pop it on my Kgo until the Lambo is ready.

20 min later I go to hit on it some more and you know what?
juice in a big ole' puddle on the table and beads of it on my Kgo.

((((((SIGH)))))

At this point money is no object. Where can I find a
2.5 - 3 ml tank that actually works? Even the clearo that came
with my Kgo konked out after 3, count em' THREE fill ups!

All I have is an atomizer and the carto tank that came with my Infernos.
That filling is a bit harsh, but kudos to Inferno for making a product
that's reliable.

 

[Susaz]

Are you sure it's threaded correctly? take the top off and look inside. Is the post crooked? If that's the case, it's misthreaded. Otherwise, try a Kanger T2 or T3. You won't regret it.

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

Are you sure it's threaded correctly? take the top off and look inside. Is the post crooked? If that's the case, it's misthreaded. Otherwise, try a Kanger T2 or T3. You won't regret it.

All lined up and the wicks are not caught in the threading.

Thanks for the tip on the Kangers.

 

[Susaz]

All leak somewhat. Sometimes is more like a sticky feeling like perspiration, on some is a lot. All of them leak, generally very little.

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

All leak somewhat. Sometimes is more like a sticky feeling like perspiration, on some is a lot. All of them leak, generally very little.

It started out as sweating around the bottom threading along the knurling, but last night
juice leaked out all over. I sat it on a paper towel and this morning it was empty.

My delicious cherry blossom from AIV… gone…

 

[Susaz]

It started out as sweating around the bottom threading along the knurling, but last night
juice leaked out all over. I sat it on a paper towel and this morning it was empty.

My delicious cherry blossom from AIV… gone…

I'd try teflon tape before discarding. It's white, very thin, used to seal gas piping. Put it, stretch a little, and put a couple of turns. See if it helps.

 

[haiqu]

I'd try teflon tape before discarding. It's white, very thin, used to seal gas piping. Put it, stretch a little, and put a couple of turns. See if it helps.

Now there's a practical tip! Thanks.

 

[Kemosabe]

i like that tip too sounds like it would work.
ive purchased 6 vivi novas and only 1 leaked. try flipping the tube upside down and threading the top onto the bottom and the bottom on the top. that worked for my leaky tank. my leak sounds just like yours too. mine started out as 2 drops on the outside of the tank. i would wipe it, and theyd re-appear. after a quick flip, im all good.

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

i like that tip too sounds like it would work.
ive purchased 6 vivi novas and only 1 leaked. try flipping the tube upside down and threading the top onto the bottom and the bottom on the top. that worked for my leaky tank. my leak sounds just like yours too. mine started out as 2 drops on the outside of the tank. i would wipe it, and theyd re-appear. after a quick flip, im all good.

I realized I didn't flip the tank after cleaning it. I think you're on to something there.
The teflon tape idea sounds good.

 

[Susaz]

Now there's a practical tip! Thanks.

I'd seal the bottom completely using silicone. The very same way you waterproof bolts on a ship. Thin stripe, screw, leave it on. It would work even better on a metal tank. The bottom can be left on until changing the wick. My Kanger T2 tip had traces of silicone.

 

[Dauyd]

Just a though, but what effect will e-juice have on teflon tape? Nasty chemicals leaching into the juice might not bee good.

No idea if it would be an issue, but it might be something to consider.

 

[Susaz]

Just a though, but what effect will e-juice have on teflon tape? Nasty chemicals leaching into the juice might not bee good.

No idea if it would be an issue, but it might be something to consider.

Teflon tape is completely inert, so much so that you eat it whenever you're cooking on a anti stick pan or pot. Here's more Polytetrafluoroethylene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

I'd seal the bottom completely using silicone. The very same way you waterproof bolts on a ship. Thin stripe, screw, leave it on. It would work even better on a metal tank. The bottom can be left on until changing the wick. My Kanger T2 tip had traces of silicone.

Is it tape or spray?

 

[Susaz]

Is it tape or spray?

Neither. It's a semiliquid form, like glue. It's used as a flexible seal, attacked only by vinegar. But it's a weak bond, a little vinegar and it'll break loose.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...angId=-1&keyword=silicone+caulk&storeId=10051

More properties here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone

 

[Kemosabe]

oh. i thought it was that "plumbers tape" material. you know, the white non-sticky tape.

 

[Susaz]

Yes in the case of Teflon

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

Neither. It's a semiliquid form, like glue. It's used as a flexible seal, attacked only by vinegar. But it's a weak bond, a little vinegar and it'll break loose.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...angId=-1&keyword=silicone+caulk&storeId=10051

More properties here Silicone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ok I think this looks like a fix!

 

[Susaz]

Ok I think this looks like a fix!

Wash the tank thoroughly after adhesion. Let it sit overnight. Please let me know if it worked

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

Wash the tank thoroughly after adhesion. Let it sit overnight. Please let me know if it worked

Will do and I ordered a T3 and Vivi mini last night.

Now it's just a matter of getting to the store and getting the silicon.

I'm getting antsy because my Lambo came in on Saturday and I'm
stuck dripping, which I really like but I'm lazier than a rug on valium.

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

Ok, I'm putting the silicon on the Vivi tonight and
I assume it goes on the threading of the bottom plate.

So any pointers? Anyone?