You use 100% PG, I use 80%+ VG, so I couldn't fill the wick cups or it would not wick at all.
Merlin by Augvape and Roxy
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If all the o-rings are where they should be, that leak is coming from the air chamber. It could be only condensation tho. Note the o-ring under the air control ring...
Have you tried thinning the wick ends to almost nothing in the cups? I never tried a thick VG liquid so I'm not too helpful with those liquids in these.You use 100% PG, I use 80%+ VG, so I couldn't fill the wick cups or it would not wick at all.
Exactly where the juice seeps from that's why it doesn't cover the 510, just all around it. It originates from between the chimney and base by spinning the JFC, The tank spins the JFC ring. Its where those 2 JFC pieces meet, the hole in the chimney and hole in the base. When apart you can connect the JFC ring to the chimney and put it on the base, there is only that larger bottom oring to hold back the juice? or is it the smaller oring ontop the JFC that hold back the juice? and the lower larger oring used as a slide when the JFC is spun, either way both orings are insufficient to do the job.
Guys any tips on how can i disassemble the base i am also having leaking issues...
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You unscrew the positive pin and remove both pin and insulator. Get a old mech, set the merlin posts down into the mech. With a drillbit or whatever that is 4mm, into the bottom where the insulator was being sure your not on the ridge the insulator sits on but below it and a few taps with a hammer it comes apart. Watch for the little pin they use for the AFC, mine fell out and had a time finding it on the floor, its just stuck in there.
Read back its explained better on how to get the merlin apart and what you expect to see once apart.
Read back its explained better on how to get the merlin apart and what you expect to see once apart.
Very plausible….I checked the o-ring that is sitting at the base of the chimney piece, below the jfc holes….it is loose and has no tightness to it…I am sure that turning the jfc stretches this oring and allows juice through….I am going to do a complete o-ring change…starting with this one and report back.
I use 70Vg….do you think I could risk filling with jfc open?
Usually, I trim the wicks to the edge of the deck, tuck them right down into the juice wells till they completely cover the juice holes….i then use a screwdriver and push the wicks away from the holes so they aren't touching the holes…i use small 2.5mm spaced coils.
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I am using 70vg and have no issues with wicking. Filling the cups and " blocking" the juice holes with cotton. As long as your wick is done correctly you shouldn't need to close the jfc while filling.
I don't believe at all that its a wicking issue that is the cause of the seeping. I've wicked my merlin with the juice holes totally blocked, put some into the outside of the cup and packed it all into the cup, held down with a finger and pushed the wick up and away from the hole and they all seeped. I have a 3.5mmID 26/32 clapton inside the merlin so I had a lot of rayon tails so with trimming and thinning the tail it vapes IMO the best wicking with the rayon packed into the wells, juice holes not blocked and the juice control just open a ioda.
I have rebuilt merlin #1 with 2 orings(thin RBA one first then a smaller thicker ring that was forced into place when put back together) under the JFC ring. There is a slight gap now between the AFC and JFC ring, the JFC spins tight so it don't move when you remove the top to fill. There is also a thin oring on the side behind the AFC ring that I replaced with thicker oring also but its hard to get the AFC ring back into place but it did go eventually. This morning I had only slight mist of condensation onto my mod, so maybe now it might not seep but I do know that every time I break the merlin down to clean that I'm going to have to tap the base back together again...owell.
Merlin #2 is all in bits awaiting the jurys decision on if #1 is going to seep.
I have never had to hassle so much to get a atty to perform properly, my last well you can say take down to bits fix was breaking down kayfuns to drill the airflow hole larger and make my own kayfun fill screw orings out of carto condoms to stop the kayfuns from seeping through the fill screw.
I have rebuilt merlin #1 with 2 orings(thin RBA one first then a smaller thicker ring that was forced into place when put back together) under the JFC ring. There is a slight gap now between the AFC and JFC ring, the JFC spins tight so it don't move when you remove the top to fill. There is also a thin oring on the side behind the AFC ring that I replaced with thicker oring also but its hard to get the AFC ring back into place but it did go eventually. This morning I had only slight mist of condensation onto my mod, so maybe now it might not seep but I do know that every time I break the merlin down to clean that I'm going to have to tap the base back together again...owell.
Merlin #2 is all in bits awaiting the jurys decision on if #1 is going to seep.
I have never had to hassle so much to get a atty to perform properly, my last well you can say take down to bits fix was breaking down kayfuns to drill the airflow hole larger and make my own kayfun fill screw orings out of carto condoms to stop the kayfuns from seeping through the fill screw.
Well no one can accuse you of being a quitter. You certainly deserve a better fate. I hope this latest fix works for you so you can enjoy your Merlin. Good luck and keep us posted.
As you can see I have a big wick and can easily fill the holes.
Ironically the only gear not pictured is my Merlin on an Evic mini.
And of course my vapocolypse stash of mechs.
I am thinking we could rent this.Gather up all the leaky Merlins and drop them on China.
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This is actually fun to do. I've always enjoyed taking things apart and making them better if I can. I am a firm believer in "share" since all my vape knowledge came from others who also "share" in forum formats and social media its just right for me to continue the process so others can partake in the knowledge.
Naaa....vaping is a very hands on hobby that requires one to tinker. If you decide to be a plug and play vaper then its going to get expensive and frustrating journey not knowing whats going on minute by minute with your gear and heaven forbid having something fail and not know a darn thing about your vape.
Nice build!
What do you have on the VT75?
Is that a Nam memorial?
Yes, carpet bombing China with bad Atty's would be funny!
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@AlterUrEgo I wholeheartedly agree.I belong to a reef forum and spend countless hours helping others.It can be a thankless job.You fine people have definitely helped me a great deal and I appreciate that! My other hobby is building scale models so I appreciate the tinkering aspect.Plus it is a great way to learn how to read/follow Asian styled instructions!
Not yet. I did put a build on my old KF Undead for gits and shiggles, also the Sigelei 30W needed a topper. A 28g SS430 build was just what the old KF needed.
Thank you! The coil isn't spaced as far apart as last time but it works.Nice build!
What do you have on the VT75?
Is that a Nam memorial?
Yes, carpet bombing China with bad Atty's would be funny!
I have a Toptank Mini on the VT75.I was going to stick the Merlin on there but with my luck it would start leaking so I stayed with Old Faithful.
That is my Fathers burial Flag (Army). And my Uncles DVD set of Band of Brothers.He was a Marine that stormed the beach at Peleliu.So I guess you could call it a WWII Memorial.
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