RSST fill hole plug

[jharres]

While refilling my RSST atty this morning, I dropped my fill hole plug and lost it. I've been looking around for a place to buy a new plug, but can't find one. Does anyone know either where I can find one, or what else can be used to fill the hole?

I use my RSST on the go and without the plug in, it leaks too much.

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[Soundhunter]

me too - funny cause I am normally not that clumsy - cant find that thing anywhere

 

[tnt56]

Not so sure it's needed. Mine seems to leak about the same with or without the plug. I guess it's the nature of the beast.

 

[jasl90]

I plug my fill holes with a short piece of old SS wick. Seems to work better than the original.

 

[jharres]

Not so sure it's needed. Mine seems to leak about the same with or without the plug. I guess it's the nature of the beast.

That is odd, I've never had any leaking problems with the fill hole plugged and I carry it in my pocket, set it down on it's side on my desk, etc... At most, I get a slight bit of seepage inside the cap from the wick, but nothing outside of the cap.

 

[jharres]

I plug my fill holes with a short piece of old SS wick. Seems to work better than the original.

Ah, cool, that makes sense, I'll give that a try. Thanks!

 

[jharres]

me too - funny cause I am normally not that clumsy - cant find that thing anywhere

Me either! I was trying to put it back in and got it sideways, went to adjust and it fell. Once it hit the floor, it bounced and I can't find that thing anywhere. It's like it disintegrated upon impact.

 

[tnt56]

Now you have me thinking that my wicked may be to small. Do you fill the wick hole completely where it's a snug fit. All the rba's I've built (still a noob with RBA's). The wicks have been a big loose in the hole.

 

[Ink Stained]

You can also use a scrap piece of silica. Just fold it over and poke it in leaving the frayed edges out so you can remove it later. Wont completely stop all leaking but it doesn't block air flow. I have done that on a few

 

[The Yeti]

Now you have me thinking that my wicked may be to small. Do you fill the wick hole completely where it's a snug fit. All the RBA's I've built (still a noob with RBA's). The wicks have been a big loose in the hole.

I use FAT wicks that fit snug in the wick hole, but there are advantages to both fat and skinny wicks. Just depends on your personal preference.

 

[jharres]

Now you have me thinking that my wicked may be to small. Do you fill the wick hole completely where it's a snug fit. All the RBA's I've built (still a noob with RBA's). The wicks have been a big loose in the hole.

Yes, I roll a solid 500 SS wick that fits snug in the hole. From everything I read prior to getting an RBA, that is the best bet for wicking. As I'm somewhat of a chain vaper, I figured that would be the best route from the get-go and so far, I can't complain. That being said, I've never tried a thin or straw type wick, so take what I say with a grain of salt. As I stated before though, I've never had any issues with leaking. Also, I've never had any issues with airflow or anything like that. I use the pulse method for oxidation and I've never had any issues with my juice turning dark in the tank either.

 

[eratikmind]

I tossed the fill hole on day one. I replaced it with a nylon machine screw. Much easier to remove and replace, if you desire a fill hole plug.


- Andy . . . Challenge the day.

 

[tnt56]

Yes, I roll a solid 500 SS wick that fits snug in the hole. From everything I read prior to getting an RBA, that is the best bet for wicking. As I'm somewhat of a chain vaper, I figured that would be the best route from the get-go and so far, I can't complain. That being said, I've never tried a thin or straw type wick, so take what I say with a grain of salt. As I stated before though, I've never had any issues with leaking. Also, I've never had any issues with airflow or anything like that. I use the pulse method for oxidation and I've never had any issues with my juice turning dark in the tank either.

And the old dog learned a new trick once again.

 

[StaircaseWit]

If you have one of the carto 'condoms' that have the .... plug in it (yes, I know that sounds dirty) you can trim away the sleeve portion and leave a nice plug. It was shown in a thread around here somewhere.

 

[-brandon-]

Another option is to cut a piece of wine cork to fit.

 

[Xiadix]

I cut a piece of wooden skewer. It fits just snug enough to keep it from leaking. The only time mine has leaked is when it didn't have a plug.

 

[jharres]

Thanks everyone for all the replies. You've given me a number of things to try.

 

[Satava]

I tossed the fill hole on day one. I replaced it with a nylon machine screw. Much easier to remove and replace, if you desire a fill hole plug.


- Andy . . . Challenge the day.

What size screw worked well in the RSST? I'd rather not test fit dirty screws in a juice filled tank lol.