Been using a Goblin for the past couple weeks and I'm just astounded at how it never leaks, can go from cold to a heated car, carry around all day, leave it on it's side all night, leave it in the car, etc. I'd like to add something to my collection that has a similar leak-proof build style but for single coils, maybe quieter and with more of a flavor focus. The Kanger Subtank has been great in every way for me EXCEPT with leaking... if I strain it enough - it often leaks on me, I also haven't tried the mini yet but from what I've read I'm not entirely confident in it. I've heard good things about the erlkonigin/erlprinz and lemo, but I'm sure there's plenty I haven't considered.
Is there a single coil RTA that is just as leak proof as the Goblin?
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If they are wicked correctly and have good o rings/tolerances, they don't leak 
Out of approximately 23 RTAs, these are my leaks:
1. Squape Reloaded clone: user error, too skimpy of wick
2. Taifun GT clone: o ring needed replaced
3. Different Squape R clone: chimney dislodged wick, partly user error and partly chimney being a hair crooked
4. Erlkonigin clone: glass tank cracked. Guessing user error by tightening top cap too much?
If an RTA leaks, there is a reason
Out of approximately 23 RTAs, these are my leaks:
1. Squape Reloaded clone: user error, too skimpy of wick
2. Taifun GT clone: o ring needed replaced
3. Different Squape R clone: chimney dislodged wick, partly user error and partly chimney being a hair crooked
4. Erlkonigin clone: glass tank cracked. Guessing user error by tightening top cap too much?
If an RTA leaks, there is a reason
If they are wicked correctly and have good o rings/tolerances, they don't leak
If an RTA leaks, there is a reason
^^ This! ^^
Single coil and excellent flavor is pretty much the lemo ' s strong points. It also comes with this little silicone ring plug thingy that replaces the fill screw so its tool - less filling.
Lacks a bit in the high airflow department though.
Lacks a bit in the high airflow department though.
The only time I have EVER seen any leakage from my kayfuns was a) coming into AC from extreme heat/humidity (from 90+ humid degrees to 75 cool & dry), and that was a very tiny leak, I wouldn't even have noticed it if I hadn't come straight in and refilled; and b) after lying on its side all night when nearly empty, a more substantial leak. There seems to be certain very specific situations in which a kayfun *will* leak, but not just at random, all the time, as kangers always do; it seems to have to do with air pressure, loss of vacuum, something like that. I'd imagine that would be true of a kayfun on an airplane, if it was filled, or for someone who lives in the mountains or "canyon country" -- lots of altitude changes would affect air pressure.
With Kangers, I had to always have some paper towels handy.
Andria
I've owned 4 kanger tanks, Aero, Aero Mega, Evod & Subtank. Only the Aero Mega leaked once, when it had been sitting for about 2 months with juice in it. Subtank is where it's at, specifically the mini. The airflow is comparable to the Goblin (yes I own a goblin as well).
A Nautilus, Gladius and I30B's.
Mouth to lung hits at around 8W
Just looking for something I could rebuild in the 1.2-1.6 ohm range.
Just getting a bit tired to pay for coils.
Like the vape I have now a lot tho so maybe I'll just chill and wait for more options that take Factory coils and also have a rebuildable deck.
Eric
I'm sounding like a broken record, but look at the aqua v2. single coil. tool-less refill, no tank dumping when rewicking, close juice control when traveling, so no leaks. great flavor, decent airflow, compact.
I agree as you can build the Aqua v2 single coil. The Goblin is more a subohm lung hitting RDA with a tank around it. You should also look at the Lemo as its great with that build and you can turn down the airflow for mouth to lung, Eric.
I have a Lemo Drop and it leaks badly. I just posted a thread on the new members area about this.
I must be doing something wrong as all the posts I read before picking it as my first RBA said it was virtually leak proof. Almost every time I use it, I've got to take off th base plate and clean out all the leaked juice to get a good contact on the battery terminal. It seems to be leaking from the air intakes next to the little ring that adjusts airflow... Any ideas on how to sort this? It's doing my head in and I'm close to just going back to my nautilus mini that never leaked...
I must be doing something wrong as all the posts I read before picking it as my first RBA said it was virtually leak proof. Almost every time I use it, I've got to take off th base plate and clean out all the leaked juice to get a good contact on the battery terminal. It seems to be leaking from the air intakes next to the little ring that adjusts airflow... Any ideas on how to sort this? It's doing my head in and I'm close to just going back to my nautilus mini that never leaked...
Make sure the little metal top cap is on tight and your wicking is done right. Also check your 510 pin and make sure it isn't loose. My lemo drop came with the 510 pin slightly loose and it would leak all over because of that. Also if I forgot to make sure my top cap was on tight it would leak alittle. After fixing these issues I haven't had any leaking at all.
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