Help with continuing leaking with Griffin 25+

[ChelsB]

I'm starting this thread as a last resort before getting rid of my Griffin 25+ tank. I really like the features of this tank so I really hope I can solve this. I've inquired about this before with a couple other owners of this tank, but all tips haven't worked. I cannot seem to stop the leaking, no matter what!!
Here's what I've tried;
I've re-wicked countless times, thinking that was the problem. I've tried several different sizes of coils and both cotton and rayon wicks. Used different PG/VG ratio ejuice.
I am always sure to close the airflow and juice flow before I fill. But once I open it even a little and take a vape, my hand is covered in ejuice!
I'm SO frustrated, please help!
Here are pics of the wick and where it leaks

 

[Deryan3]

One thing that I see is the wick is resting on the air intake, I would clear it so the wick isn't touching it at all. Allowing it to touch would allow juice to flow down into it. - my thought.

I'm sure others may see/have more ideas.

 

[ChelsB]

One thing that I see is the wick is resting on the air intake, I would clear it so the wick isn't touching it at all. Allowing it to touch would allow juice to flow down into it. - my thought.

Thanks, but how do I do it? I used a single coil so it could be on the highest posts. Do I need to bend my coil higher?

 

[ChelsB]

Or maybe use a shorter wick?

 

[SteveS45]

I have the Griffin 25+ and from what I found like @Deryan3 stated it is the whicking. Has to be packed well where the liquid enters the coil also.

 

[Deryan3]

Thanks, but how do I do it? I used a single coil so it could be on the highest posts. Do I need to bend my coil higher?

I have trimmed my wicks outside of the coil thinner to create more room for clearance.

 

[ChelsB]

I have the Griffin 25+ and from what I found like @Deryan3 stated it is the whicking. Has to be packed well where the liquid enters the coil also.

Would you be willing to take a picture of your wicking?

 

[SteveS45]

I would have to take the tank apart to show you which would require draining it. Let me see if I can find a link to the video I looked at before I set it up.

 

[ChelsB]

I would have to take the tank apart to show you which would require draining it. Let me see if I can find a link to the video I looked at before I set it up.

Thank you! I've also watched some videos but maybe the one you're talking about is one I haven't seen!

 

[SteveS45]

If I remember correctly it was an Asian guys video I watched that showed how to wick it correctly. It has been a while since I messed around with it.

 

[BackDoc]

When you fill it don't screw the top all the way down*just enough,about half way...then turn it upside down and finish tightening, turn it back take a vape and then open the juice channels

 

[Heartsdelight]

I would add more wraps so your coil are a little longer than the airflow, so it clears the airflow tubes & lower the coil closer to those airflow tubes for better flavor. Then your wick will clear the airflow tubes to prevent leaking. Then pull your wick through, thin or not depending on your coil i.d. & tuck your wick in the wick channels. Hope this helps

 

[Cool_Breeze]

I have a couple of RTAs that are top fill and can be leakers. I find that when I have a good, non-leaking build and I bottom fill them, they usually continue to perform well.

With both RTAs I have to use a needle-tipped juice bottle to fill through the ports in the bell when bottom filling.

 

[mimöschen]

The coil is too small and way too high.
Just space it out and position it it right above the airflow and make sure the airflow is clear of any cotton.
If it still leaks, try a larger ID coil and/or more wick. Or just don't thin the wicks out.
Higher VG also helps a lot.

 

[ChelsB]

I'd like to update that an ECF member, @Shawn Hoefer said that my wick was not filling the ports. Honestly, I was skeptical that it would work (sorry, I should've had more faith in you, Shawn),but tried a longer wick anyway. I was thrilled this morning to find NO leaks in the tank. I am also glad that this was operator error and not a faulty tank. Thanks to ALL for your help/suggestions!
One final question: when using the longer wick, I used cotton instead of rayon. I am wondering if it's possible that rayon wick contributed to the leaking?

 

[ChelsB]

The coil is too small and way too high.
Just space it out and position it it right above the airflow and make sure the airflow is clear of any cotton.
If it still leaks, try a larger ID coil and/or more wick. Or just don't thin the wicks out.
Higher VG also helps a lot.

Could you please clarify your comment? I am assuming you mean it's not long enough as it's a 3mm diameter coil, which is larger than my usual coils.

 

[mimöschen]

The coil isn't long enough. Small coils are prone to let the cotton touch the airflowtubes, which in turn can cause leaking.
But yes, not filling the juicechannels with enough cotton is obviously an even greater problem.

 

[Deryan3]

Glad to hear the problem has been resolved ChelsB

 

[Carl2]

I have a Griffin 25 mini I'm using with a Pico 25, very good tank, lots of room for setup and easy to work with. during setup I wasn't that fond of bringing the wicking to some holes and decided to put some cotton under the holes. Seems to have worked and there is no leaking. I'm not positive we have the same tank I have one coil wire that goes very low. Your mouth piece is very different and its been a while since I worked on it.

 

[Carl2]

I forgot to say after filling the tank I screw the top back on a few threads then turn the tank upside down and continue screwing the top on so you don't build up pressure and force fluid out the bottom