New member with a few questions

[0verwatered]

I've been reading here for a while and decided to finally join. Been of analogs for almost a month now. First kit was the Victory kit, but found these forums right after the purchase and bought a vape Dojo Katana starter kit before I got the Victory kit. I fell in love and haven't smoked since.

The issue I'm having is EVERY clearomizer I've received from them leaks and I get dry hits. I fixed the dry hits by reading here and seeing the silicone nipple was covering the wicks so I cut them like the thread here stated and that fixed that issue. But now the leaking, it's because I can see the drip tip is not contacting the silicone nipple so massive amounts of liquid is leaking. I'm getting fluid out of the drip tip, on the battery, and vapor inside the clearomizer. How do I fix this issue? Any help is appreciated!

 

[zmyoung]

Here are some threads that may help

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/348929-kanger-t2-leaking-drip-tip-i-found-fix.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/smokeless-image/327093-x2-clearomizer-leak.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/343273-unknown-clearomizer-leak-print.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/342158-where-leakage-my-vision-clearomizer-coming.html

Hope you find something that helps

 

[0verwatered]

Thanks, I'm gonna start reading those now

 

[crxess]

Sounds like a design issue in that Clearomizer, though odd they would keep selling. I have never had one that did not at least meet the seal. A few, not so good a job as others but they all contacted. I have probably 5 different brands right now.

I'm wondering if you are buying the older ce4 clearomizers. Find a ce5 that matches your threading, hopefully 510, and give it a try.

ETA - to much tipping is bad.
Laying it down on its side is bad.

 

[0verwatered]

Read thru those and none seem to have a fix for my issue. I'm using 2 ce4 and a ce5+

Yea laying them down is bad, can empty almost the whole clearomizer. I know that's where the leak is coming from because when I look thru I can see the gap and the metal piece that sticks thru the silicone. its not a huge gap, about the size of a fingernail.

 

[crxess]

Read thru those and none seem to have a fix for my issue. I'm using 2 ce4 and a ce5+

you didn't remove the little copper tipits did you?

 

[0verwatered]

I'm not sure what copper part your referring to.

 

[Lessifer]

If you're using a ce4 make sure you screw on the drip tip after pushing it down, that should seal it to the silicone wick/coil cover.

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Hi Overwatered. So On your tip that screws into the ce4(5) you can see a gap? So do you have any qualms about sacrificing one of the silicone sleeves from one of the other devices? If not then I would try this..... Take a tweezer and pull the silicone sleeve from the top of the other one that is going to be your stand by .... place it upside down over the part of the screw in tip where it should contact the sealing surface. That should work to get you a seal that wont leak.

If you plan on sticking with that style device, seek out the Vision branded versions. I have always had good results with their products. Also there is a metal 510 drip tip adaptor for those ce4/5 devices available like this CE4 to 510 Drip tip adapter which should also seal rather well when compared to a flimsy plastic tip.

 

[0verwatered]

I've done that and it still leaks and gets vapor inside the clearomizer. I like the look of these clearomizers but should I just give them up and switch to a nova or something else?

 

[0verwatered]

iusedtoanalog thanks for the advice, I'm going to try that now. and yes I can see the small gap.

I'm going to look into those adaptors also, I like those!

 

[0verwatered]

Hi Overwatered. So On your tip that screws into the ce4(5) you can see a gap? So do you have any qualms about sacrificing one of the silicone sleeves from one of the other devices? If not then I would try this..... Take a tweezer and pull the silicone sleeve from the top of the other one that is going to be your stand by .... place it upside down over the part of the screw in tip where it should contact the sealing surface. That should work to get you a seal that wont leak.

If you plan on sticking with that style device, seek out the Vision branded versions. I have always had good results with their products. Also there is a metal 510 drip tip adaptor for those ce4/5 devices available like this CE4 to 510 Drip tip adapter which should also seal rather well when compared to a flimsy plastic tip.

You solved my issue, what I did was take a silicone cap and remove the side so I was left with a "washer". I then put the washer on top of the other silicone and nipple piece, screwed on the drip tip, and no more leak.

Thank you and everyone else for the help!!

 

[Iusedtoanalog]

Since you have created a washer. You could just place it under the silicone cap if you want to ensure it wont be prone to falling out when its time to fill the tank. Just thought of that when you said "washer".... Enjoy.

 

[0verwatered]

I thought of that also and tried to get it inside but it wouldn't fit. With some more trimming it will, I'll give it a go tomorrow