Leaking atomizer

[DerikC]

So I had an eGo/riva set up, and every once in a while the atomizer would leak directly after I'd fill up the cartridge. Currently I'm tying an 801 atty with an adapter. Unfortunately, it's leaking EVERY time now. It tastes like it needs juice. I put 3-4 drops in, it tastes alright for a vape or two, and then it tastes bad again. A few moments later I have juice all over my battery and fingers if I'm not paying attention.

Any ideas?

-Derik

 

[zoiDman]

Try fluffy up the filler material in your cart. The bridge of the atty tends to squash the filler and can cause leaking.

You might also consider trying Blue Foam if you use poly fill or Fluval in your carts. It takes a little experimenting to find the right size and shape of the Blue Foam but once you do, it gives a more consistent hit that Poly/Fluval in my mind.

 

[keyzygirl]

I started with an 801,but the leaking was so messy I had to switch.I hate to have juice on my hands.The vapor is great,but the leaking is gross.

 

[DerikC]

The 801 Atty I got doesn't have filler. I thought that maybe it was designed to be drip only, is that not the case?

 

[zoiDman]

The 801 Atty I got doesn't have filler. I thought that maybe it was designed to be drip only, is that not the case?

No atomizer has filling in it. It is the cart that has the filling. If you buy a atomizer they usualy send you an atomizer with a blank cart, no filler in it, to protect the atomizer during shipping.

 

[DerikC]

I realize that, but looking at the 801 atty/"cartridge" that was sent, I don't understand how you would put filler in it.

The heating element is too far down in the atty for any filler from the cartridge to touch it.

 

[zoiDman]

Does the cart look like this?

Stick E-NIC-302 Cartridges

 

[DerikC]

ahhh..."I see, said the blind man". I might have to pick those up...

 

[revolver]

In the mean time, if you want to continue dripping, check this thread which includes a comprehensive list of dripping tips which may come in handy for the beginner as to avoid flooding, and stuff...
Here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo.../149616-direct-dripping-ten-commandments.html