POP! Goes the Lemo...2

[JDC1958]

I bought some Kanthal

I've rewicked a few times and still get it at varying degrees. Thickness doesn't seem to make much difference. I cut the wick a little shorter than I had been, and it pops less, but is currently leaking through the air flow holes, so I'll have to cut a new one at the previous length.

It may just be me, but I've noticed a decent amount of liquid in my wide bore drip tips, so perhaps it's something to do with my chimney. I'll keep experimenting.

I do get popping but its not pronounced except on the first hit. To be honest its really not that much of a bother for me; but everyone is different and I have definitely not had hot juice exploding into my mouth like you described. If this thing leaked I would be severely disappointed since I bought a tank for ease of traveling/driving. No leaks and vapes great.

 

[KineticMind]

I bought some Kanthal

I do get popping but its not pronounced except on the first hit. To be honest its really not that much of a bother for me; but everyone is different and I have definitely not had hot juice exploding into my mouth like you described. If this thing leaked I would be severely disappointed since I bought a tank for ease of traveling/driving. No leaks and vapes great.

The leaky air flow holes is just a lack of wick, I'm sure, as it never leaked there before I cut it shorter. So, no worries, that'll be an easy fix once I put a longer strip of cotton in.

The juice in the drip tip makes me wonder if one of my o-ring seals may be a bit wonky. That may explain the severe pop, too, as the coil could be more saturated than it should be. I'll tear it apart again this evening when I'm home.

 

[JDC1958]

The leaky air flow holes is just a lack of wick, I'm sure, as it never leaked there before I cut it shorter. So, no worries, that'll be an easy fix once I put a longer strip of cotton in.

The juice in the drip tip makes me wonder if one of my o-ring seals may be a bit wonky. That may explain the severe pop, too, as the coil could be more saturated than it should be. I'll tear it apart again this evening when I'm home.

I just refilled mine again and it definitely pops the most after a refill. I lay my mod/tank flat on the table, can't stand leaks and I have yet to overfill doing it this way. But it may be causing a air pocket to form. After about 3 good hits it settles in to something a lot less dramatic.

Good luck, I wish I had an answer for you.

 

[KentA]

My Lemos do it too. I can now tell the battery's voltage by the volume of the pop.

 

[defdock]

I do not own this tank, BUT popping is due to a few things and can be remedied to a point.

Water In juice will cause popping. I use water to thin my vg, and personaly I like the popping as it helps me determine if a build is wicking correctly or not.

First puff popping? Sounds like thick juice and a coil that heats a little too quick. Try using a coil with a slightly slower ramp up time.

Also, too much airflow (slow/non resistance) can cause popping as it's not "strong enough" to force air over the coil(essentially just boiling the liquid on your wick)

 

[KineticMind]

The leaking at the air flow slots was due to having too short a wick. Crazy what difference a millimeter on each side makes.

Alas, the crackling is back with a vengeance on the first puff again.

I do not own this tank, BUT popping is due to a few things and can be remedied to a point.

Water In juice will cause popping. I use water to thin my vg, and personaly I like the popping as it helps me determine if a build is wicking correctly or not.

First puff popping? Sounds like thick juice and a coil that heats a little too quick. Try using a coil with a slightly slower ramp up time.

Also, too much airflow (slow/non resistance) can cause popping as it's not "strong enough" to force air over the coil(essentially just boiling the liquid on your wick)

I'm just putting 60/40 VG/PG through it now, so I don't imagine it is due to the juice being too thick, however I am still using the stock coil that came in it, and didn't consider the ramp up time possibly playing a role. I'll put together some 28G twisted tomorrow and try running it at some lower watts to see how it reacts.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[KineticMind]

Just an update, it looks like the stock coil was the culprit! I can't be entirely sure, but I think it was 26 gauge kanthal, and as soon as I replaced it with some 28 gauge twisted wire, the popping has ceased. Now I just get the satisfying crackle that I'm used to. No more leaking once I lengthened the wick. It's just vaping like it was intended to... and I'm loving it!