Leaking, Leaking, and more Leaking

[Vapoor eyes er]

My Vivi Nova (didn't a single company trademark the name?) was $6.99, so I figured I was getting a killer deal.

Yes way too cheap for an original Vision. Trademarks and patents mean nothing when in China and it seems these companies don't bother with lawsuits- they seem to accept patent/ trademark infringement as part of doing business there. You find MANY clones in the vaping world. Also MANY re-branded products so vapers have a harder time doing price comparisons. PVs, cartos, tanks, clearos...all have been re-branded.

Of course you'll get all sorts of recommendations but I've been using the Vision Mini Vivi Nova and am astounded at how long the heads last. Very easy to use- just fill and go without worry. So popular vendors can't keep them in stock.

As for your present issue it could the head is not screwed in tight and allowing juice into the airway. may also be the silicon cap under the drip tip is not making a very good seal with the drip tip. You try raising this silicon cap 1/32" so it makes a seal/ contact with the drip tip.

As is, I'll vape what I have in the tank now, and check the post later. I would imagine that a quality replacement head might be enough to fix the issue. In any case, I'll remember to spend a coupla extra bucks to avoid the frustration.

 

[cherrycakes]

my mini vivi nova is the only thing I've used that hasn't leaked...
Every other clearo I've used has had leaking/gurgling problems
the stardust leaked, the mt3s leak... I'm just buying like 5 AUTHENTIC mini vivis so I don't have to deal
with leakage any more.

 

[BobInSD]

Vision Mini Vivi Nova it is! OK, where's the best current place to get them? Price + shipping.

 

[craigsdocks]

I got my bigger ones here the 3.5ml ones but they have the smaller ones ... they have a coupon code "switch" for 10% off as well it says

Welcome to AquaVapor LLC - Electronic Cigarettes - The New Way To Smoke

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Vision Mini Vivi Nova it is! OK, where's the best current place to get them? Price + shipping.

Generally a good price is around $10.00. The link that craigsdocks gave is good or ElectronicStix.Com · Vivi Nova Tanks
I find the 2.0/ 2.5 ml tanks look best on an eGo class PV. There will be threads showing between the tank and battery. If you need a "finished" look you may also want to buy an eGo sleeve to cover the threads.

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Without sleeve
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[tnt56]

Vision Mini Vivi Nova it is! OK, where's the best current place to get them? Price + shipping.

Just make sure it's the VISION brand of vivi nova. Lots of knockoffs out there. The vision brand has the air holes above the 510 connector. Knockoffs have them in the base itself. IMHO.

 

[BobInSD]

Looks nice. Got a couple collars/sleeves for my eGo batts. The thinner tank definitely looks less top heavy.

Will go with the real deal next time I green light more spending.

For now, since I have a million and one flavors to try; I'll drip.

Generally a good price is around $10.00. The link that craigsdocks gave is good or ElectronicStix.Com · Vivi Nova Tanks
I find the 2.0/ 2.5 ml tanks look best on an eGo class PV. There will be threads showing between the tank and battery. If you need a "finished" look you may also want to buy an eGo sleeve to cover the threads.

With sleeve
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Without sleeve
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[Vapoor eyes er]

GREAT...as I always say when something goes wrong "at least it's fixable".
Cheers and have a great weekend.

Looks nice. Got a couple collars/sleeves for my eGo batts. The thinner tank definitely looks less top heavy.

Will go with the real deal next time I green light more spending.

For now, since I have a million and one flavors to try; I'll drip.

 

[cherrycakes]

has anyone tried the evod? I think that's my next purchase. unless... I just buy another mini nova since I have yet to have problems with it.


Actually I take that back. my husband dropped it and the metal core is bent. it still works though it's just a little crooked >.>
Looks like eventually we're going to need a replacement.
Wish he would have broke HIS and not mine lol >.> grrr

 

[Messalina]

I just wanted to say, USinchainsm that what you have there is a thing of beauty.

 

[Rob79_UK]

I used a Vivi Nova Mini for a few weeks. I couldn't get it to leak. My problem was dry hits. I had to hold it nearly upside down to keep the wick wet.

Whereas mine I've never had a dry hit on it yet.

 

[XeniaMike]

I had this problem just yesterday, wasted nearly a whole tank of juice and got it all over myself trying to fix the problem. I was out and about and ended up having a nic od. The man at the vape shop said the same as Baditude, and suggested I take the tip off and slide the tank down to relieve the negative pressure inside the tank. That seems to have worked. I am learning not to hit it as hard as I could a cig.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I had this problem just yesterday, wasted nearly a whole tank of juice and got it all over myself trying to fix the problem. I was out and about and ended up having a nic od. The man at the vape shop said the same as Baditude, and suggested I take the tip off and slide the tank down to relieve the negative pressure inside the tank. That seems to have worked. I am learning not to hit it as hard as I could a cig.

Yes I wish more vendors had this info on their website:
"Quick-tip - once its half empty you can depressurize it by removing the screw for 15 sec. This alows E-liquid to flow into the carto freely to help prevent a dry hit. Another tip for a dry carto - take the screw out and vape normally until you hear gurgling, replace screw and continue vaping. This tip can lead to flooding if done too long but works great for those rare cartos that just don't want to absorb e-liquid. Hope this helps!"
Tanks - Mom and Pop Vapor Shop

 

[dgrickter]

i have same leak problem. Vivi nova, CE4, it doesnt matter. i fill with a needle cap to avoid getting juice in center, all connections tight and still leaks into battery connection. upright makes no difference.

 

[kelli]

i've never had any probs yet with my kanger 3 clearos leaking. they do gurgle a bit tho at times. ♥

 

[Uncle Sam]

I use both the CE4 clearos and the T3 Kanger tanks. Both will begin to leak in time, the T3's are much better.

The only secret I have found to ensure a good consistent vape with greatly reduced leakage is to KEEP THEM CLEAN!

I mean Kuh-Leen.--> Wash those puppies after every tank and dry burn the coil. Also, only tighten them enough to make electrical contact to the power supply. These are not precision machined instruments.

The nice thing about the T3's is that you can invert them and pull the head - wash it out and give the container side a nice hard blow to clear the pipe, then vape on. That should handle any leaking or gurgling issues while enjoying.

 

[transamspirit]

Might be pulling to hard. Juat a thought