Kanger Evod leaking to the mouth piece

[Ethan_H]

Got my Evod on Monday. The first 2 days it performed flawlessly. Then the past 2 days, it leaks juice from the mouth piece if I hold the batty upside down. I just can't figure out why b/c

1. The atty is screwed onto the atty base very tightly and I DO check it every time I refill or after taking out the base for whatever reason.
2. The atty base is screwed onto the tank body very tightly.

These are the only two places where juice can leak into the center tube. But they are very tight, I swear. Beside, when I unscrew the atty from the base and look inside, the threads do not have any sign of juice, so it's definitely not leaking via that joint. Not sure but I think it starts leaking when the juice level is low, like down to the last third or so.

Please help me figuring this one out.

 

[Ethan_H]

C'mon, nobody?

I filled up a new tank this morning and it was fine at first. Now, after a while, about half way down, juice is leaking from the mouth piece again, not at the bottom but through the center tube and out through the mouth piece. It's not condensation, it's a pretty good size drop.

 

[thewrightstuff]

What kind of juice are you using? I use the EVODs a lot, and have found that when they are reaally low, they start leaking a bit, and when I use 100% VG, which i really like, the heads and wicks get clogged after a day or so and I get a few drops from time to time.

 

[Ethan_H]

All my juices are 50/50.

I just don't understand how and from where the juice is able to leak into the center tube. Like I say, the atty is screwed into the base really tight. The only other way the juice could leak into the mouth piece is maybe that the seal where the center tube meets the mouth piece is loosen somehow ... but that would mean that it should leak everytime I hold it upside down, like when you refill, but that is not the case, it only leaks some of the times.

Everything I have read so far in regard to Evod leaking say that over tightening the tank into the batty (on the ego cone threads) would twist the coil and cause leaking from the bottom into the batty. But 1) I don't over tighten the tank, and 2) it's not leaking from the bottom.

i am very puzzled by this!

 

[Ethan_H]

I've figured it out. It's leaking from where the center tube in the tank meets the the silicon cap that goes on the top of the coil-wick chamber. When you screw the atty-base unit into the tank, the center tube presses against that silicon cap to provide the seal preventing the juice from seeping into the tube. I guess the center tube of mine is just a hair short and therefore even though I screw the atty-base unit all the way in, the seal is still not strong enough. I cut a small piece out of a silicon "condom" from one of my cartomizers, fit it on top of the original silicon cap to use it as a gasket. It's been 2 tanks and no leaking still, so I think this fixes it.

 

[udanijo]

Do you think you can post a picture of what you did to remedy this? I have been experiencing the same issues with both my EVODs. I assumed it was the coils so I bought new heads/coils but still leaking.
Thanks

 

[busterkat]

Do you think you can post a picture of what you did to remedy this? I have been experiencing the same issues with both my EVODs. I assumed it was the coils so I bought new heads/coils but still leaking.
Thanks

When you refill the EVOD make sure that the rubber and the edge of the tube (where the rubber meets the tube) are both clean and dry. I've found that minimizes this somewhat.

 

[Mad Scientist]

You can also move the silicone gasket slightly up off the wick assembly. When you put it together, the center tube will push it back down just the right amount. Unless the juice is thin as water, it should not leak at all. I also put a drop of juice on top of that gasket, on each o ring and on the threads as an "assembly lube" if it's brand new.

 

[Digadevin]

Now a question, I have 3 EVODs 1 says EVOD BCC on he base, the other 2 do not. The one that does has constant problems, the other 2 do not. I thought all EVODs where made by Kanger, and one of the reasons I liked them was it didn't seem to be copied as often as the CE4 or the Viva Nova. I have no prejudices against an item that is made by a company other than the one that started it, I prefer the iClear 16 CE4 over the Vision any day (I was told Vision started them.) So, who really engendered the first Evod, and who makes them best? I noticed that the base on the One marked EVOD is 1 thread higher than the others, but the Atty head is the big difference, it doesn't have the shaft running lines all the way down the airflow tube. The center shaft has the same vertical lines, but half way down it smooths out. I tried doing a search on leaking and mouth piece flooding on Youtube and got nothing. But I'm not talking about an occasional drop flying up, I mean I get a mouth full of juice.

 

[Ipster]

They are slightly different Kango products...I could say the BCC came after (more recently) Than plain EVOD.
Some of the EVOD had the scored base collars that the bcc first generation dont have...easier grab grip for tightening on the battery.
Is there any chance that you misplaced a silicon ring? Do you have replacement heads to compare? Its so easy to do with the several
almost completely clear ring/gaskets. I accidentally had one come off a head wash into the cleaning jar..without notice until I put it all back together, and realized it wasnt performing right. just an idea.

 

[1awesomelawson]

I had one of my EVODs break tonight. I'd noticed the tank leaking when in the case and couldn't quite figure it out. Well, I went to clean it tonight and was inspecting around the mouth piece so I decided to twist. The plastic had cracked and the center tube pulled right out at the curve. The other three tanks that we bought around the same time are looking the same way so I imagine they're going to break soon too. Frustrating a bit but at least it's something I know to look for now. Might be worth it for others to keep in mind too. We haven't had ours but about a month now.

 

[laughterhouse5]

Do you think you can post a picture of what you did to remedy this? I have been experiencing the same issues with both my EVODs. I assumed it was the coils so I bought new heads/coils but still leaking.
Thanks

I second this motion, I would like to see if you cut a disc that is slightly larger than the radius of the cap, or if it's a skirt of sorts, etc - I've been having the same problem running straight PG juice, and really want the fix

 

[Bubblegum]

I'm getting the same issue!

I fill up the night before put it in the case then in the morning when i go to vape i get liquid in my mouth! and the tank is near on empty!

I'ts the EVOD tank from Fasttech!

Really winding me up now!

Have you got any pics mate on how to fix the problem?

 

[laughterhouse5]

follow up on mine - I think I had a dud - I've bought two more now, and exchanged the first one since my last post... but I have a theory.

What I am thinking is happening, is that after a puff, I'm leaving a little vapor floating in the "chamber" of the evod and consequently, the atomizer. I think that it's condensing along the walls and eventually builds up to break that surface tension that keeps it clinging there. As in the tiny droplets eventually join to become big droplets, and once it's turned on it's side, they are running out. They might even be getting underneath the rubber seal in there.

For the last few days I've been super diligent about taking an extra pull (without hitting the button) after each puff, to clear the chamber, and they are doing much better.

The only time I'm seeing leaks now is when I'm filling, where I think the vacuum is broken because the atomizer is off, and excess condensation in there is subject to gravity or air pressure or whatever.

 

[adrynalinjunkie]

I have 8 evod's and on 4 of them I have to put a second clear rubber barrel seal on the head tube upside down to prevent them from leaking into the main tube.

Other than this issue though I love them. Can anyone say Made in China?

 

[laughterhouse5]

The fasttech models (ahem, knockoffs) come with a rubber seal underneath the flavor wicks? whazzat all about?

 

[mindmajick]

Pro tank head on evod fixed 100%


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Sent from my mind to your screen.

 

[laughterhouse5]

Pro tank head on evod fixed 100%

Didn't fix it for me.

 

[Micgyver]

I have been using Evods for a while now and the leaking thing is an occasional aggravation that I too have to deal with. I use 50/50 pg/vg (with the VG cut 20% with distilled water first. This approximates 100% PG in viscosity). I have found that this problem comes from the amount of or lack of "flavor wick" being used. If it is leaking then I add some flavor wicking and if it is tasting slightly burnt then I remove some flavor wicking. Works pretty well for me most of the time as all my juices are about the same viscosity (thickness). I have had the same exact problem with the T3 and MT3 with the same solution to mostly solve it. If the juice is allowed to get too low so air can get in the wick in any of these devices then it seems to be a problem until refilled to at least cover the wicks.
Hope this helps you out. If I can help further please feel free to ask.

 

[Koman]

Evods seem great to me!