Is my tank leaking or this condensation?

[elixira]

I noticed that when I close the air holes in my vape, I can see a bit of liquid or condensation or something in the little ducts. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Is my vape leaking e-liquid? I've attached a photo with the air flow holes closed, showing the liquid in them. There is no liquid blocking the holes when they are open. Does anyone have an idea of what the issue might be?
Thanks

 

[Txaggiesaunt]

There's not a tank out there that is leak proof or condensation proof. Looks more like condensation to me. Just keep a paper towel handy. Most leakages will be a bit more than that. I would hold a paper towel on one side of the tank and blow on the opposite hole on the side just to clear up a little that might be hanging out in the bottom chamber. Good luck and VAPE ON

 

[Eskie]

Second vote for condensation. With leaking you'd see liquid running out and getting on the mod.

 

[leftyandsparky]

+1 on condensation!

 

[Foggy Road]

Well *IMO* there is no such animal as a leak free tank. I'll believe that when I see it. Whether you choose to call it leakage, seepage or condensation it's all the same, fluid is escaping. Best you can do is try minimize it or stay ahead of it.

Not familiar with your tank. I see a Smok mod so I assume the tank is one of the 'beasts'? Topfill? Good luck.

I would suggest making sure you close the airflow before opening the top for refilling, May help. As suggested in a prior post the best preventative measure would be blowing thru the airflow chamber every time you refill. Otherwise it will eventually build up til it flows out.

 

[mongo74]

Looks like condensation, though it's possible a teeny tiny little leak occured after refilling. There's no such thing as a leak-free tank (although OBS came pretty close to it)

 

[djsvapour]

Cup tanks don't leak but they're not very good. Pay your money & take your choice.

 

[mongo74]

All they need to do is make an RDA with a drop in vertical prefab coil lol.

 

[Foggy Road]

Cup tanks don't leak but they're not very good. Pay your money & take your choice.

Mine did! So much slop caught by the so-called antispit drip tip that it would flow back down and ooze out of the top air flow.

 

[djsvapour]

Don

Mine did! So much slop caught by the so-called antispit drip tip that it would flow back down and ooze out of the top air flow.

Don't tell the regulator.. Shh ..

 

[BrotherBob]

I noticed that when I close the air holes in my vape, I can see a bit of liquid or condensation or something in the little ducts. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Is my vape leaking E-Liquid? I've attached a photo with the air flow holes closed, showing the liquid in them. There is no liquid blocking the holes when they are open. Does anyone have an idea of what the issue might be?
Thanks

Welcome and glad you joined. Yes, typical problem with some tanks.
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[Katya]

Seventh (?) vote for normal condensation.

You need a juice cloth.

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Those will do in a pinch.

Fact of life. We're dealing with liquids--there will be leaks, spills, oozing, condensation, seeping, wet feet...

That said, check your wick. Incorrect wicking (too much or not enough cotton or rayon, too long or too short tails, etc.) is the most common cause of true leaking (not condensation). Right after damaged, misplaced or missing o-rings, sudden changes in temperature or air pressure, and loss of vacuum in the tank.

 

[anavidfan]

I know that the term "leak" can be taken to describe : oozing from filling pressure, condensation and just a bit of liquid being pushed out of the threads when refilling....

The ONLY tank Ive ever used that is leak, ooze, condensation proof is the Flash-e-vapor RTA , Ive only used the old V3 so cant say for the older and new versions. Once you get those little mesh tubes worked out , the thing is practically flawless. If I were only allowed one atomizer it would be the FEV3.

Yes its ugly to some, clunky, chuncky etc. and for some not enough air, but its beauty is in its performance. Again, its not everyones cup o tea.

 

[elixira]

There's not a tank out there that is leak proof or condensation proof. Looks more like condensation to me. Just keep a paper towel handy. Most leakages will be a bit more than that. I would hold a paper towel on one side of the tank and blow on the opposite hole on the side just to clear up a little that might be hanging out in the bottom chamber. Good luck and VAPE ON

I took apart and cleaned my tank and all the little parts along with it and it's lookin' good. No leakage. Thanks!

 

[Gramdogg]

I had the same thing with my 1st bottom airflow RTA, Bellus never had it so I had no clue what was going on either.