Protank II leaking problem

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Bubinga

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I am currently having issues with my new protank II. I have cleaned it and rebuilt it a bunch of times and I am still having leaking problems with it. Currently it is leaking at the bottom where the atomizer screws in. I checked to see if both rubber washer are in and they are. I have tried to make sure that I am not screwing the two pieces of the tank on too hard and that isn't the issue. I also replaced the atomizer as well and found that it's not working either. Does the tank have to be put back together a certain way and if so which way is that?


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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) 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.

and last but not least

8) 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.

Also, make sure you're vaping at correct wattages; I like 5.5-7 watts.
 

Bubinga

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As soon as it is I replace the juice, it almost all disappears. I fill it about half way and bame it some how gets inside the air tube and I am sucking a ton of fluid into my mouth and little vapor. I have tried to make it tighten it but I am flooding horrible. I am being very careful and not getting any juice in the air tube and rubbing down the air tube. I tired using the tank with NO BATTERY attached and filled I tub with water and I take one fake puff and a ton of water came up. The tank is only three days old....


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Bubinga

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I haven't dabbled into rebuilding coils yet, I was referring to taking the disassembling the take and putting it back together. I am sticking to those right now.

I noticed those grommets in your post earlier and gonna head to Home Depot tomorrow and see if that works for the atomizer. Just opened it today haha


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I fill it about half way and bame it some how gets inside the air tube and I am sucking a ton of fluid into my mouth and little vapor. I have tried to make it tighten it but I am flooding horrible. I am being very careful and not getting any juice in the air tube and rubbing down the air tube. I tired using the tank with NO BATTERY attached and filled I tub with water and I take one fake puff and a ton of water came up.
I had previously asked:
When does it leak? When you're vaping, when it's just sitting on the table, something else?
Are you only having this problem when you actually draw on it?

When you say "I am sucking a ton of fluid into my mouth and little vapor" it makes me think you're drawing far too hard. Even when my atmoizer floods I don't get juice coming all the way up the tube. Maybe this will help: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html
 

Bubinga

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Thanks Madqatter, the techniques really helped out a lot. And I apologize for not getting to you question, I must have over looked it. To answer you question, it was flooding while sitting and vaping. I was really shocked to see it like that. This morning when I took a new Kanger atomizer it seem to solve the issue and it had to be the rubber grommet that was faulty. I tried the cold slow vape without the battery and no fluid! Put it on my battery and I was good to go! Thanks everyone for their help!!

Happy vaping!


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Bubinga

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The coils that I had put in the tank was the stock ones that came in with the tank. I was having issue with both of them unfortunately. When I replaced the coils with the spare Kanger coils it seemed to do the trick. I am going to pick up replacement grommets later today to see if that works on the new atomizer. I truly am grateful with everyone's input!!


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