Minor MAP problem...

[six]

Good luck! When these are working correctly (and it hasn't been THAT hard to get 'em to work right), they are really great!

My first one doesn't seem right, but I bought another and I'm very pleased with the second one. I must have a not-so-good CE2 in the first one because even though it produces a lot of vapor, it has a slightly burnt taste and kept it through the 4 times I filled it. The one I received yesterday is perfect. The top cap stays put and it doesn't produce any unusual flavor. I'm quite impressed with its performance.

 

[Digs]

I'm having the same problem. The tank keeps filling up with vapor and makes my juice turn dark and taste weird. Turning the tank upside down for a slight second before I vape helps, but it still happens and it's kind of annoying that I have to keep doing that.

I've removed the top delrin cap and adjusted the placement of the clear piece that fits over the CE2, but no matter how many times I do this it still continues to get vapor inside. The top cap is pushed down as far as it will go. It's sitting right above the wick and I can only see about 1mm of the little clear plastic piece.

Anyone have any other suggestions? I love this thing but I'd love it a lot more if it worked right.

 

[Shel]

I'm having the same problem. The tank keeps filling up with vapor and makes my juice turn dark and taste weird.

Actually, the juice inside a MAP tank oxidizes, which is what turns it dark. It does it for my juices as well, but they still taste great! In fact, some juices which usually need to steep taste better a day or two after I've filled the MAP tank. This isn't happening because of the vapor trapped in the tank, it happens to everyone.

I've removed the top delrin cap and adjusted the placement of the clear piece that fits over the CE2, but no matter how many times I do this it still continues to get vapor inside. The top cap is pushed down as far as it will go. It's sitting right above the wick and I can only see about 1mm of the little clear plastic piece.

Anyone have any other suggestions? I love this thing but I'd love it a lot more if it worked right.

I had this problem (vapor remaining in the tank, after I took a drag on it), but I seem to have solved it.

I put the MAP tank on my ProVari, and screw it in, but just the slightest bit. I then press down firmly but carefully, on the top Delrin cap, trying to push the CE2 as firmly up and into the top Delrin as it'll possibly go.

I then screw the MAP tank completely onto my ProVari, and give the Delrin cap another firm push, to make sure it's snugly in place.

I now turn the ProVari/MAP completely upside down, over a paper towel, and leave it for about 10, 15 seconds, just to make sure that it doesn't leak. It hasn't leaked at all since I started to do this, and I also haven't gotten any remnant vapor remaining inside my MAP tank since I began making sure it's all tight.

My juice DOES still turn dark after a few hours, as I mentioned, but the juice still tastes great, some juices even taste better after a little while exposed to air!

Hope this helps.

By the way... a ProVari with MAP tank is THE combination for perfect vaping, without much hassle, in my opinion! Love this combo!

 

[Digs]

Hey Shel thanks for your quick reply. I see what you mean about only screwing it in a bit. Because the MAP sits flush with the ProVari, if you push down on the top Delrin cap in this position it won't force the CE2 up much. With your advice I should be able to get it up as far as it will go.

I tried it just now but it's still getting vapor inside. My tank is running low so maybe that has something to do with it. I don't have any leaking out of the top when I hold it upside down though.

I think you're right about the juice getting darker due to oxidation. That makes sense. But the vapor going inside has a definite impact on flavor.

 

[5cardstud]

When I got mine it leaked terrible, a whole tank full. Well actually 2 tank fulls until I found the top washer or seal, what ever you call it, was missing. I robbed one of my CE2s and put it in. It has been working like a champ ever since.

 

[timothy]

I'm having the same problem. The tank keeps filling up with vapor and makes my juice turn dark and taste weird. Turning the tank upside down for a slight second before I vape helps, but it still happens and it's kind of annoying that I have to keep doing that.

I've removed the top delrin cap and adjusted the placement of the clear piece that fits over the CE2, but no matter how many times I do this it still continues to get vapor inside. The top cap is pushed down as far as it will go. It's sitting right above the wick and I can only see about 1mm of the little clear plastic piece.

Anyone have any other suggestions? I love this thing but I'd love it a lot more if it worked right.

you got any of the extra small silicone rings that come with your ce2's that cover the fill holes try slipping one of those on top like with the ce2.s it will help take up some of the open space if that works than you can push down on the stainless pc that your drip tip goes in that worked on mine now i dont need the extra ring and no more vapor in the map.

 

[Digs]

you got any of the extra small silicone rings that come with your ce2's that cover the fill holes try slipping one of those on top like with the ce2.s it will help take up some of the open space if that works than you can push down on the stainless pc that your drip tip goes in that worked on mine now i dont need the extra ring and no more vapor in the map.

Yeah I actually already have one in. I tried it out as soon as I saw 5cardstud's post but I didn't try pushing the metal thing down that the drip tip goes in. I just did and I'm still getting some vapor inside, though not as much as I was when I first posted. I think as long as I turn it upside down every hit or two and continue to drag for a bit after letting go of the button I'll be okay with it now. My tank is almost empty and I plan to clean it out after so maybe that will do something.

BTW I just want to say that despite these complaints I'm very happy with my purchase. This thing is the best thing I've ever vaped by a long shot. I may never drip again.