LR 306 with drip tip leaking like a sieve.

[NCC]

I just got my first LR 306's and translucent delrin 306 drip tips. The 306 is vaping great, very pleased with the vapor. But, I'm constantly wiping leaked juice! I mean, this just cannot be right. I've tried three different drip tips from two sources, same result. So far, only tried one 306 ... I've got four on hand.

Am I doing something wrong? Am I the only one having this problem? I am beginning to regret the purchase, as I don't see me using them much. Probably wasting as much juice as I'm vaping.

 

[NCC]

I'm not just complaining. I want to find a solution and make this work. Any thoughts?

 

[LOSINGIT]

I also have the same problem. great vape but more juice ends up on a napkin than gets vaped!

 

[LOSINGIT]

I put a small black rubber oring on the base from a 506 driptip but the cap for the ego won't fit and only helps a little still leaks i mean heck they say to keep them wet or burn them up but they leak like heck.

 

[WillyB]

Well did figure out out exactly where it's leaking?

Seems to me you are just using too much liquid, the bridge/wick can only hold so much.

 

[Liv2Ski]

How many drops are you hitting it with? THREE should be the answer. That will net you about 4 to 6 good draws at 5 - 6 sec per draw. When dripping into the tip go for the "nothing but net" method and hit the bridge. Flavor will drop off considerably when THREE more drops are needed and if you take a hit after the flavor cahnge you will know exactly how tough a dry hit can be on a Cisco LR 306. IMO - this atty is perfect for a slow to med draw strength and should not e sucked on like a carto or 510 atty. Best of luck

 

[NCC]

Well did figure out out exactly where it's leaking?

Of course I have. It's leaking from the base of the drip tip where it meets the atomizer ... where else?

I've been using no more liquid than I'd use in a 510 ... well, maybe a little more because the 306 is not only leaking, but it's a very thirsty atty to start with. I only redrip when I taste the thirsty atty going a bit dry.
The 306 isn't being flooded though, it's vaping great.
But, the liquid is visibly pooled around the base of the bridge.

As LOSINGIT mentioned, I've been careful to keep it wet, as many many people have advised, to avoid popping the atty.

 

[Liv2Ski]

NCC does the DT have a hairline crack in it??? Is it the one that came w/the 2 for 20 deal?

 

[NCC]

NCC does the DT have a hairline crack in it??? Is it the one that came w/the 2 for 20 deal?

I haven't closely checked all three of them. But, the one I last tried did not have a crack.
No, not from the 2 for 20 deal, they're the Version II tips.

EDIT: I've got 3 more LR 306's I haven't opened yet, and one more drip tip I haven't tried. It does occur to me that the dimensions of the inside diameter would have to be extremely precise in order to avoid leakage.

 

[Liv2Ski]

NCC check PM. I sent a more detailed explanation and I hope it helps. You are on the right track w/above reply. Pm is also for version 2

 

[Skyway]

I was kind of curious about these also. I purchased the LR and they are measuring in at 1.7 ohm and I use them on my 3.7v V3 and almost no matter how I vape on it I get a bad taste from it. Only way to not get one is to make like 1.5 second inhale. I will not be able to get used to such short vapes, not my style. This is a Cicso 306. I have noticed some leakage also and to be honest it seems to be leaking from bottom center breather hole. I have a clear tip and can tell if I overfill it and I havent yet. Mine took awhile for it to leak though.

 

[WillyB]

... I have noticed some leakage also and to be honest it seems to be leaking from bottom center breather hole. I have a clear tip and can tell if I overfill it and I havent yet. Mine took awhile for it to leak though.

Quite common, unfortunately that means you are overfilling it.

 

[NCC]

I've got an extended weekend coming up and I'm going to give this thing another go. I haven't yet ordered the drip tips recommended by Liv2Ski ... that's next on the agenda.

 

[Liv2Ski]

I've got an extended weekend coming up and I'm going to give this thing another go. I haven't yet ordered the drip tips recommended by Liv2Ski ... that's next on the agenda.

I hope they do the trick for you.

 

[nicnac]

I've got an extended weekend coming up and I'm going to give this thing another go. I haven't yet ordered the drip tips recommended by Liv2Ski ... that's next on the agenda.

Which drip Tip was that? did it work?

 

[NCC]

Which drip Tip was that? did it work?

Here they are. #s 15-61 are the ones recommended. I haven't received mine yet. But, they work for him, so I'm looking forward to them.

 

[Liv2Ski]

Here they are. #s 15-61 are the ones recommended. I haven't received mine yet. But, they work for him, so I'm looking forward to them.

You should be looking for these. Here are two photos of my goto 306 colored and twisted nHaler DT. I do not like the single colored translucent ones as much (plastic seems weaker) and the darker colored ones with blue in them seem to have a plastic taste to them. The black one w/maroon is my second string hitter. They do work and the one in the photos is two months old and has scene at least 350mls plowed through it. If I dropped it and broke it I would buy another as quickly as I could get to the Nhaler site. I know you are trying to stop the leaking and if it is from the connection at the DT to the atty these WILL do the trick. Do not force them. Place it on the atty and if it is tight vape a little to warm it up. Then once warm seat the rest of the way. Hope this helps and I hope they work as good for you.

 

[Rockproof]

Those delrin tips are junk if you ask me. I experienced some of the same leaking as you, in addition to juice in the mouth, hot tip, not a good fit with an eGo cone...the list goes on until I stumbled upon a post that opened my eyes....:

I am giving credit where it is due (to vapn). This worked so good, I share whenever I can...For my mod, I ended up cutting down a cooked carto. I now have this little piece of genius done on all of my 306LR's. This little mod works like a charm. Thank you vapn!

Message from vapn regarding getting a 306LR to work with his Super T VapeMate Juice Feeder:

"I've been using mine on the 306. All you need is a dead 510 or carto. Pull the casing off and then use a small piece of the mouthpiece that ships with the 306 to use as a sleeve to hold the 510 tube on the atty. Here is a pic...

 

[NCC]

I'm slightly color deficient. Sad to say, I wouldn't know maroon if it jumped up and bit me. I'm guessing you mean #58. Please indicate by number for us color impaired folks, LOL. That is, if the different colors actually make any difference to the color impaired.

 

[Rockproof]

Every available 306 aftermarket drip tip out there is to short. Look on the clear tips how close the bridge is to the mouth piece. Should you happen to put one to many drops in when she goes dry, you either get juice in the mouth or you have to take tiny pulls until some of the fluid vapes off (big PIA). Been there, done that. This mod works