Smok Nord contacts.

[Tim Haskell]

I have been using the smok nord for about 5 months now.
My 1st stopped firing and I assumed it was because the center contact under the coil no longer pushed back up when the pod was removed. Wasn't making a connection.
My 2nd is doing the same thing but is still working.
I remove my pod each day to top it off with juice. I wipe out the inside with Q-tips.
Am I doing something wrong, or are these just prone to failure?
I get about 2 months for a new unit so far.

 

[proax9]

I really enjoy my 2 Nords. Both are 4 months in daily use. (I also have a Trinity Alpha for almost 4 months)
"So Far...." no problems.
However- given Smok's history (or lack) of longevity, plus the constant, daily seepage of small amounts of juice around the pins- While I hope they might last another 4-6 months- if they were to die tomorrow, can't say I'd be surprised. Will be a dilemma, whether to purchase again.

 

[AndreRitter]

Hi both.
I've only recently got mine but already have some input of relevance to this.

First don't push the pod all the way in. Insert slowly until the light comes on and then stop there.
That should stop the bottom leak.

Second buy the 3ml pods. These fit better with a satisfying click. Presumably the 2ml pod is a rushed thing to get the eu option on the market.

Third, if you haven't already, whip the black mouthpiece off. This will stop the condensate leak and has the added benefit of showing the liquid level better.

 

[dennism]

I would think that the purpose of the black mouthpiece, is to keep it cool. I would not want where I put my lips to be warm, correct me if I am wrong.

 

[proax9]

I've never seen the 2ml version- didn't know they exist.
I will try reducing how far I press the pod in.
As far as the black mouthpiece- when I first noticed the leaking, I did notice that if I pressed at the bottom of the black portion- there was some liquid that would come out from between the black and clear plastic. Though about removing it- maybe I'll give it a shot on 1 pod. I don't think heat will be an issue as both the clear and black pieces are plastic.

 

[AndreRitter]

Yep. Heat is minimal and certainly less than with an rda or rta.
They are easily removed too. I used two forks face to face taped together as a jig and a flat head screwdriver with some masking tape on the head to push the clear piece out.