leaking out of my feed bottle

[scubasteve25]

ok, so i noticed that my grand is leaking from the feed bottle, mainly at the point where the tube goes into the cap. i took it all apart, cleaned everything, re-set the o-ring in there to see if i fixed it but no clue yet, ill post back once i know better what is going on.

 

[mlinky]

That is generally the O ring...keep us posted!

 

[pianoguy]

If it is leaking right where the bottle enters the tube, maybe the hole in the cap is too large?

 

[mlinky]

If it is leaking right where the bottle enters the tube, maybe the hole in the cap is too large?

That's usually because you're squonking and it's not feeding properly. Follow all of the steps in http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/165827-stopped-squonking.html

 

[Big Hitter]

Sorry your having an issue, I would guess the O-ring is the culprit.
I have a feeling some people over tighten the cap.

Maybe the hole has become enlarged somehow .... don't know.
Keep us posted on what you find

I've been meaning to pick up some extra o-rings just incase ... thanks for reminding me.
Gonna pick up some to fit drip tips too.

 

[scubasteve25]

i fixed it, i guess some time in my changing bottles the oring slipped loose or something, it got moved around but after i cleaned it out i set it up. and no issues so far.

 

[mlinky]

i fixed it, i guess some time in my changing bottles the oring slipped loose or something, it got moved around but after i cleaned it out i set it up. and no issues so far.

Yay!! Good news!

 

[scubasteve25]

yeah, been using this bottle that i put on right after the cleaning and resetting of all the parts, no leaking so far. been through about 3mils of juice

 

[pianoguy]

Good to hear - vape on! ;-)

 

[scubasteve25]

the leaking is back, maybe it's this juice

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

does the juice have alcohol in it?

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

actually...have you narrowed down where its leaking from....under the cap or from the top of the cap?

 

[scubasteve25]

it's coming out of the top of the cap a little, and it seems like the juice is leaking out of the bottle around the threads. idk what could be causing this.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

it's coming out of the top of the cap a little, and it seems like the juice is leaking out of the bottle around the threads. idk what could be causing this.

i haven't had any experience with leaking from the top of the cap, so i can't speak to that, but....

if its leaking around the threads..... common causes:
bottle has been screwed in too tight.
bottle has been screwed in too loosely.
o ring has slipped out of its spot.
o ring has swollen from the juice and no longer fits correctly.

if the o ring has swelled, you can rinse/bathe the o ring in very hot water then let sit to dry for a time on paper towel...it should go back to its normal size.

if you have ruled out these common causes, i suggest you contact Rob for trouble shooting. you can also read this thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-tricks-some-basic-troubleshooting-ideas.html for other tips.

keep me posted.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Actually...MX also suggested trying a different bottle. It is possible that the threads are fouled on that bottle.

 

[scubasteve25]

sadly still leaking, i did a full teardown of the reo gonna clean and reset all the parts and i hope that fixes it, if not i guess ill have to get a hold of rob

 

[mlinky]

sadly still leaking, i did a full teardown of the reo gonna clean and reset all the parts and i hope that fixes it, if not i guess ill have to get a hold of rob

Oh scubasteve, I'm so sorry that you may have to be without your REO. The good news is that Rob does a really fast turn around on repairs.

 

[scubasteve25]

Oh scubasteve, I'm so sorry that you may have to be without your REO. The good news is that Rob does a really fast turn around on repairs.

the ....ty thing is this is my only PV

 

[mlinky]

the ....ty thing is this is my only PV

You have a back-up eGo don't you? (I hope)

 

[Mudflap]

Oh good gawd. Don't send your Reo to Rob over a leaky bottle.

Try this:

Looking at this, I think the O-ring can be eliminated with the 6ml bottles just by cutting the nozzle part of the dropper tip that fits the bottle off and removing the core of it. That'll provide a proper shoulder for the tube/cap assembly to seal onto, and get rid of the O-ring, which is the part that likely retains flavors the most. Just throwing this out there.

Edit: This post has pictures!