Kanger TopTank's base won't screw in.

[Nikhforos]

I have somehow managed to drop it so many times it won't screw in. Is it possible to fix it by myself without getting a new base? No shop will sell it to me individually. And to be honest, I don't have the money anyways.
If you see closely, the lines of the base are not straight. (The problem rests closer to my thumb- on the left of the base)

 

[stols001]

I guess you could try grinding it flat? Or is it more of a divot? Either way... gently... You could try restoring it to its former shape. I'm not going to suggest tools for that, I'm not a tool person, but I know my husband has fixed a dent or two, here and there. He's got all kinds of crazy tools in "his" shed though, like, gigantic tools with power belts and whatnot.

Sorry to not be of more help,

Anna

 

[puffon]

If the 510 is bent you may be able to straighten it.
The 510 on the STM is longer than most tanks.
Maybe use a washer made from a bottle cap.
authentic:
$5.22 Authentic KangerTech SUBTANK Mini Air Flow Control Valve Base - silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Clone:
$3.35 Replacement Air Flow Control Valve Base for SUBTANK Mini V2 Clearomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[bombastinator]

One solution I’ve seen which may or may not work is to get a heatsink adaptor, force the thing into it and then consider the adaptor part of the tank. YMMV

 

[SupplyDaddy]

I would replace it.. with the top tank base, not the sub tank base.

$4.86 Authentic KangerTech Replacement Airflow Control Valve for Toptank Mini Clearomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

They are both interchangeable though, if you want the taller STM base instead.

Wait about 5 more days. China is on holiday (seriously, they are.).

 

[Nikhforos]

I would replace it.. with the top tank base, not the sub tank base.

$4.86 Authentic KangerTech Replacement Airflow Control Valve for Toptank Mini Clearomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

They are both interchangeable though, if you want the taller STM base instead.

Wait about 5 more days. China is on holiday (seriously, they are.).

Thanks friend! Yeah, I'm currently using my sub base to my toptank, just to get that topfill.

 

[Nikhforos]

If the 510 is bent you may be able to straighten it.
The 510 on the STM is longer than most tanks.
Maybe use a washer made from a bottle cap.
authentic:
$5.22 Authentic KangerTech SUBTANK Mini Air Flow Control Valve Base - silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Clone:
$3.35 Replacement Air Flow Control Valve Base for SUBTANK Mini V2 Clearomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Thanks a lot! People here asked for 15 bucks for that. Will be getting from FastTech. Any idea if they ship in Greece? I know it says internationally, but.. I've seen a lot.

 

[Nikhforos]

I guess you could try grinding it flat? Or is it more of a divot? Either way... gently... You could try restoring it to its former shape. I'm not going to suggest tools for that, I'm not a tool person, but I know my husband has fixed a dent or two, here and there. He's got all kinds of crazy tools in "his" shed though, like, gigantic tools with power belts and whatnot.

Sorry to not be of more help,

Anna

I'm really bad with all the engineering stuff tbh

 

[puffon]

Thanks a lot! People here asked for 15 bucks for that. Will be getting from FastTech. Any idea if they ship in Greece? I know it says internationally, but.. I've seen a lot.

Not sure what the shipping policy is for Greece, may want to check with them first.

 

[Bonskibon]

Thanks friend! Yeah, I'm currently using my sub base to my toptank, just to get that topfill.

I use Subtank bases for my Toptanks all the time. They are interchangeable.

 

[stols001]

NVm

 

[zoiDman]

I would replace it.. with the top tank base, not the sub tank base.

$4.86 Authentic KangerTech Replacement Airflow Control Valve for Toptank Mini Clearomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

They are both interchangeable though, if you want the taller STM base instead.

Wait about 5 more days. China is on holiday (seriously, they are.).

I've had Very Good luck with those Bases.

And like them Better over the ones that have Individual air inlet holes. With the Single Big Slot, you can Adjust the amount of air flow to Exactly what you want.

And the Air Flow Ring does seem to want to get Stuck if it is left in the same position for awhile.

 

[Bonskibon]

Going to get some of those bases myself. Put some in my cart for purchase later. This is what is listed for when shipped: SKU 5192200: Ships after holiday: 2/23/2018 So guess I'll have some time to load my cart up.