So i've just recently bought an aero tank (v1) and it has the downward coil etc. After using it for a while it started to gurgle and commonly e juice would go through the tube (which tasted disgusting). I've tried to fix it by putting more wicks in (organic cotton) but nothing has helped. Any suggestions?
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So i've just recently bought an aero tank (v1) and it has the downward coil etc. After using it for a while it started to gurgle and commonly e-juice would go through the tube (which tasted disgusting). I've tried to fix it by putting more wicks in (organic cotton) but nothing has helped. Any suggestions?
To fix a flooded atomizer take your tank off the battery and blow through the mouthpiece (with a paper towel under it). This will drain the extra eliquid.
When you inhale, take a long smooth draw vs a short sharp draw. This will prevent extra eliquid from being pulled into your coils and flooding it. Inhalation technique with an e-cigarette
Whenever you first sense that your atomizer is beginning to flood try this:
1. Open up the airflow so when you take a hit you are not pulling in as much juice into your coils.
2. Raise your voltage or wattage if your battery allows you to do this. This will vaporize more eliquid.
3. Tip your battery up (and take a few hits). By tipping it up you will prevent more eliquid from being fed into the coils.
Give one or all of these a try.
When you inhale, take a long smooth draw vs a short sharp draw. This will prevent extra eliquid from being pulled into your coils and flooding it. Inhalation technique with an e-cigarette
Whenever you first sense that your atomizer is beginning to flood try this:
1. Open up the airflow so when you take a hit you are not pulling in as much juice into your coils.
2. Raise your voltage or wattage if your battery allows you to do this. This will vaporize more eliquid.
3. Tip your battery up (and take a few hits). By tipping it up you will prevent more eliquid from being fed into the coils.
Give one or all of these a try.
Nice, i have an aero tank too i have had that problem with other tanks what you could try is taking off the mouthpeice and the part that controls the air flow and blow through the middle tube,mouth peice side down, to get the juice unclogged. The wick has nothing to do with the problem, the problem is most likely caused by liquid in the tube.
I vape several aero tanks. Usually in the mornings they gurgle. I tilt it up and suck until it stops gurgling. Then with it still vertical I put a thin cotton swab all the way into the tip to sop up the excess juice. I would also make sure you have enough airflow like Susan-S said.
Too much extra wick can cause a permanent gurgle that won't go away. With cotton, less is more. I kept adding wicks because of a gurgle at one point. Kept adding, adding. Then finally got fed up and removed them all except the one through the coil. Guess what...no more gurgle after that.
so theres no actual way to stop the gurgling without having to clean it?
Got a mega on the way, anything specific I should know?
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Make sure that your tank is put together correctly--everything should be tight and snug inside or it will leak. Pay particular attention to the atomizer coil--it has to be screwed into the base tightly. Make sure there's no e-liquid in the center air flow tube. Don't over tighten your tankomizer when you screw it into the battery--if you do that, you may push and dislocate the center pin which may also, in some cases, lead to leaks.
If that doesn't work, see those tips:
Kanger Troubleshooting 101:
If your clearo is flooding, the connections are not tight enough--or too tight. Keep reading.
If you're using clearos and getting a burnt taste it means that not enough juice is getting to the coil and you're basically vaping dry, hot air or inhaling smoke from the gunk that's burning off of your coil. Not a good thing. Another case of bad taste maybe the tank itself--some arrive covered with some kind of nasty grease; wash them with soap and water (just the tanks--soak the coils in PGA or vodka).
There are a few things you need to remember when using a T3 or an eVod or a ProTank--in addition to keeping your coils clean and free of gunk that accumulates on them.
1) Make sure that the atomizer coil is screwed into the base tightly--every time you refill; they often come not fully tightened from the manufacturer, or may have gotten loose through repeated refills.
2) Look at all the inner seals and gaskets to make sure they haven't become dislodged.
3) Make sure that you screw the tank into its base tightly. If it's not tight, it will leak.
4) When you screw your clearomizer into your battery, do not overtighten--screw it in only until it makes contact--no farther, or you may push the center post in too deep and cause all kinds of problems, including leaking. When the draw becomes tight or the taste and vapor production begin to diminish, replace the coil. This will happen sooner (even as soon as one day of heavy use) if you're using dark, viscous, or very sweet juices. The old coil can be cleaned and dry burned.
5) Make sure you're not getting any juice in the center tube when you're filling--this will cause your eVod to leak like a sieve. If some juice gets into the tube, close the top cap, place a tissue under your tank and blow gently through the clearomizer to get rid of any excess eliquid. Also, extra condensation inside the tank may, on some occasions, drip back into the center tube. Wipe your mouthpiece dry with a q-tip or a tissue when you refill (or more often when/if needed).
6) Take an occasional "primer puff" (a slow draw without activating the battery) when you vape. It helps move the juice into the coil chamber and removes any air bubbles that sometimes form in the tank and may cause gurgling or impede proper wicking.
7) New clearomizers (Aerotanks etc.) come with a clever airflow adjustment base--make sure you adjust the settings to your liking.
8) Take slow long draws rather than sharp and quick ones like we used to do while smoking cigarettes. Do not over vape, chain vape, power vape. Let the juice travel to the coil between drags.
9) Do not remove any flavor wicks if you're experiencing any leaking or flooding. Those wicks are there for a reason. If you feel that you have to remove a wick because your eliquid is particularly thick, do it carefully--one strand at a time. If your liquid is super thin, you can thicken it with a bit of VG (USP--pharma grade) or you can add another strand of cotton to your flavor wick. Don't add too much or you'll choke your atomizer and get a dry hit.
and last but not least:
10) Keep the coils and wicks clean (search ECF or YouTube for detailed coil cleaning instructions). Discard when when flavor and vapor start to diminish. Those coils are disposable.
Also, make sure you're vaping at correct wattages; Kanger recommends 5.5-7.5 watts for single coils. Dual coils require a bit more wattage than single coils. They also benefit from increased airflow.
If that doesn't work, see those tips:
Kanger Troubleshooting 101:
If your clearo is flooding, the connections are not tight enough--or too tight. Keep reading.
If you're using clearos and getting a burnt taste it means that not enough juice is getting to the coil and you're basically vaping dry, hot air or inhaling smoke from the gunk that's burning off of your coil. Not a good thing. Another case of bad taste maybe the tank itself--some arrive covered with some kind of nasty grease; wash them with soap and water (just the tanks--soak the coils in PGA or vodka).
There are a few things you need to remember when using a T3 or an eVod or a ProTank--in addition to keeping your coils clean and free of gunk that accumulates on them.
1) Make sure that the atomizer coil is screwed into the base tightly--every time you refill; they often come not fully tightened from the manufacturer, or may have gotten loose through repeated refills.
2) Look at all the inner seals and gaskets to make sure they haven't become dislodged.
3) Make sure that you screw the tank into its base tightly. If it's not tight, it will leak.
4) When you screw your clearomizer into your battery, do not overtighten--screw it in only until it makes contact--no farther, or you may push the center post in too deep and cause all kinds of problems, including leaking. When the draw becomes tight or the taste and vapor production begin to diminish, replace the coil. This will happen sooner (even as soon as one day of heavy use) if you're using dark, viscous, or very sweet juices. The old coil can be cleaned and dry burned.
5) Make sure you're not getting any juice in the center tube when you're filling--this will cause your eVod to leak like a sieve. If some juice gets into the tube, close the top cap, place a tissue under your tank and blow gently through the clearomizer to get rid of any excess eliquid. Also, extra condensation inside the tank may, on some occasions, drip back into the center tube. Wipe your mouthpiece dry with a q-tip or a tissue when you refill (or more often when/if needed).
6) Take an occasional "primer puff" (a slow draw without activating the battery) when you vape. It helps move the juice into the coil chamber and removes any air bubbles that sometimes form in the tank and may cause gurgling or impede proper wicking.
7) New clearomizers (Aerotanks etc.) come with a clever airflow adjustment base--make sure you adjust the settings to your liking.
8) Take slow long draws rather than sharp and quick ones like we used to do while smoking cigarettes. Do not over vape, chain vape, power vape. Let the juice travel to the coil between drags.
9) Do not remove any flavor wicks if you're experiencing any leaking or flooding. Those wicks are there for a reason. If you feel that you have to remove a wick because your eliquid is particularly thick, do it carefully--one strand at a time. If your liquid is super thin, you can thicken it with a bit of VG (USP--pharma grade) or you can add another strand of cotton to your flavor wick. Don't add too much or you'll choke your atomizer and get a dry hit.
and last but not least:
10) Keep the coils and wicks clean (search ECF or YouTube for detailed coil cleaning instructions). Discard when when flavor and vapor start to diminish. Those coils are disposable.
Also, make sure you're vaping at correct wattages; Kanger recommends 5.5-7.5 watts for single coils. Dual coils require a bit more wattage than single coils. They also benefit from increased airflow.
It's just extra juice in the chamber. It takes all of 15 seconds to do.
I do build my own coils and use cotton instead of buying new. But even with new atomizers I've had this happen. In part it's because I don't refill until the tank is nearly empty ( not manufacturer recommended). At a certain point there is not enough vacuum in the tank to keep it from over saturating the wick.
If you find a better solution please let me know...
You could use a motion similar to shaking the mecury down in a thermometer to get out the excess juice.The motion will draw all the joos away from the wick, too. You can put a towel over the tank and tip to catch what might come out, or do it over a towel. This may be bettter than hyperventilating and trying to suck it out.
I have also found that some times the flooding is caused when the coil is dead.. I have mostly Kanger tanks and find that flood is a sign of the tank not being finger tight on the mod, or battery.. Tanks have a habit of loosing over time... Especially when refilling a tank and then screwing it back on to your mod you tank can be on the 510 secure but your coil has loosed from the cradle of the base..
I have found stock coils are very poor for all the different types of kanger tanks I have used. I rebuild my coils and wick with Japanese cotton. Getting the correct amount of cotton right is trial and error but once you have mastered it then the vape is great with no gurgling or leaking.
My latest tank is an emow mega that uses the new enclosed wicks I rebuild these to a vertical coil and the vape experience is just the best I have ever had
My latest tank is an emow mega that uses the new enclosed wicks I rebuild these to a vertical coil and the vape experience is just the best I have ever had
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