Looking for opinions of my leak solution for 510-T's

[Dmoore8484]

Hello all. This is my first new thread. . I am still quite the newby and looking for some input on something that I have been doing with my 510-T tanks and also a few 510 cartridges. I have been lurking around the ecf for a week or so and have been looking for solution to the leaking problem that some of us are having with our 510's. From what I gathered from many other threads is that there are a few things you can do such as lining up the air holes and pre-punching the tanks, making sure the wick is properly positioned, etc. I had tried all of the suggestion I could find and they did help, but they did not completly stop the problem. What I finally did that has stopped the leaking on mine was to use a very small amount of silicone grease along the edge were the tank finally rests against the atty.I use the tip of a nice sharp tooth pick to apply just a couple dabs around the edge between the air holes/slots and the raised rim and then use my finger to spread it making sure I dont get it in the air holes/slots. Then push the tank on and if any excess silicone grease slips out between the tank and atty just wipe off. The goal would be to not have that much extra. Now I am not urging people to do this cause if you are not careful and use a very small amount of silicone grease you may end up getting it inside the atty. I just carefully clean the inside of the atty with a clean q-tip between tanks and keep a watchfull eye to make sure that no silicone grease is building up. I would also like to point out that I am using silicone grease and Not silicone caulk. Please do not use caulk. It is not a substitute and has many nasty chemicals in it. Silicone grease is what is used for repacking and lubricating faucet handles and other plumbing fixtures and is found in the plumbing isle at most hardware stores. If you could find a food grade grease with a fairly high melting temperature that would probably also work. I have had great success with this so far and have actually been using the same tanks over and over more times than I been able to keep track. It also works with 510 Cartridges with the same success. ( it makes life more enjoyable when your fingers are not all sticky from e-juice when you are having a nic fit ) Please feel free to comment. I am once again not advocating this, just saying it has been working great for me so far. Thanks for reading. And thanks to whoever started the ecf. It has been a wonderful tool for exploring and learning

 

[rse1]

I'm happy to hear that the silicon grease works for you. What I did was toss all my 510-T tanks (with that hard plastic bottom) and replace with 901-T tanks (with the soft removable/replaceable bottoms). They seem to fit the 510-T atty fine and make a better seal.

 

[Dmoore8484]

Glad to know that works. I did not catch that 901-T tanks would also fit the 510-T attys. So many threads and never came up on any of my searches. That must be why they do not have the soft replacement caps for the 510-T's.I think I will run my 510 tanks "till the seals fall off" and then try the 901-T's. Its like christmas everyday being a "newby" Thank you rse1

 

[rse1]

Hey I'm happy to share info/opinions with a fellow newb. I found this out when my Bauman 510-N torpedo mod came with the 901 tanks and 510 atty's. I don't think this is common knowledge - I've had one supplier tell me it shouldn't work .

I got a bit tired of the 510/901 tank's lack of vapor/kick and switched to using a 5ml tank on the torpedo. works great at home but doesn't travel well. I had one tank that decided to start leaking all the juice. I've heard that it can be fixed, but I'm just not that invested in it.

For travel, I migrated to the Ego system and tanks (which are better than 510 tanks). IMHO The Vision Ego Stardust is a better tank system than the (Ego A) but seems to be unavailable at the moment. I got one before they ran out and am now waiting to get more.

 

[pumasforpets]

While I applaud your creativity, I would suggest not using this method.

http://www.imscompany.com/msds/100585-100586-100830.pdf

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Silicon Dioxide, Carbon oxides, traces of incompletely burned carbon products, formaldehyde.

NOTICE
This product contains methylpolysiloxanes, which when heated to temperatures above 300° F (150° C), in the presence of air, can form formaldehyde vapors. Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard, a known skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant, and an acute toxicant. Vapors irritate eyes, nose, and throat. Safe handing conditions may be maintained by keeping vapor concentrations within the OSHA permissible exposure limit for formaldehyde. (Note Product does not contain formaldehyde).

Despite your best efforts, there is still the risk of silicone grease heating to the point where it releases toxic vapors. Sorry to be a buzz kill, but I feel it's important for those reading these types of threads to have as much information as possible before using a new method or product.

 

[rse1]

Pumasforpets - thanks for the warning, I wouldn't have thought to check msds for the high-temp reaction of the grease. Great catch.

 

[Dmoore8484]

Yes thanks for warning. Like I said, I dont want to advocate doing it. I will be trying out the 901 tanks next go around. I just wanted to get a thread going on this because i couldnt find one, and if i thought of the idea I am sure others have too. Which doing it now sounds more like a bad thing. And who knows what other types of sealants people have tried. ummm formaldehyde yummm... But I guess "nothing ventured nothing gained" Thanks everyone