SMOK Spiral Tank Stuck to Mod

[FirstNoele]

For all of you folks who have multiple tanks that are partially filled, I am so envious and need your advice.
I have several SMOK Spiral tanks because I like to change eliquid flavors often. Problem is I have a helluva time unscrewing a tank holding any liquid, from the mod, with even just a little juice at the bottom.
The rubber band method at that base of the tank, with the bottom air intake, isn't working for me.
Because I want to leave the liquid in the tank, I haven't tried the vice grip or rubber glove method.
We know that 510 threaded mods have a minor spring action. Any secrets? Tools? Where to grasp? (Please don't say just the very bottom. LOL)

 

[r77r7r]

How about a full disassembly while it's on there. Removing the coil may lighten the load on the post.

 

[r77r7r]

Wait, that won't work.

 

[AzPlumber]

Why are your tanks so tight? Just snug is good enough.

 

[stols001]

Tanks can tighten up over time, bottom fill can be a bit of a bear as often the coil does want to "push" on the top screwing it in, or out. I might consider taping the top of the tank TO the glass (if it's anything like I'm imagining, say, similar to my Kabuki that also does it.)

The tape might help you grip, and it would stop everything from separating and leaking, and then you could have at it with all the regular tank detachment methods. I think I may try that with my Kaebuki on next fill-- it was great with Max VG (too gloopy to leak out of the top) but not so hot now that my liquids are 10% water... they do want to drip out of the top, now. I plan to use that easy to remove packing tape that's blue.....

It's not so much losing the liquid, it just gets messy all over the place.... IDK if that solution might work for you? It might, I'm thinking.... But, I have been Known to be Wrong....

Anna

 

[Mr. Relentless]

How about a skinny Alan or something like that all the way through the air holes. Bottom air flow right.

 

[Wraith504]

rubber strap wrench. find them in plumbing dept.

 

[FirstNoele]

How about a full disassembly while it's on there. Removing the coil may lighten the load on the post.

Trying to keep the Eliquid in the tank.

 

[FirstNoele]

rubber strap wrench. find them in plumbing dept.

I have them and LOVE them, but they're too large for the small diameter tank. But, thanks for thinking outside of the box.

 

[FirstNoele]

Why are your tanks so tight? Just snug is good enough.

Didn't put it on that tight. Wouldn't have put it on that tight. Any suggestions to help?

 

[FirstNoele]

How about a skinny Alan or something like that all the way through the air holes. Bottom air flow right.

GENIUS! That makes a LOT of sense! THANKS!

 

[Mr. Relentless]

GENIUS! That makes a LOT of sense! THANKS!

No prob. I have a sherman rta and the o rings are so tight I have to do this every time putting it back together.

 

[puffon]

A local vape shop might sell these (available online):

 

[FirstNoele]

A local vape shop might sell these (available online):
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OH MY GOD!!!! That's just the ticket! Thanks!
I'm guessing that's called a tank wrench?

I get by with a little help from my friends. LOL

 

[Mr. Relentless]

OH MY GOD!!!! That's just the ticket! Thanks!
I'm guessing that's called a tank wrench?

I get by with a little help from my friends. LOL

I would test one first your coil only has about 1/16 of steel to grab at the bottom.

 

[puffon]

I'm guessing that's called a tank wrench?

That's a good name for them...
ceramic rda tank tweezers - Google Search

FastTech - Gadgets and Electronics

 

[FirstNoele]

That's a good name for them...
ceramic rda tank tweezers - Google Search

FastTech - Gadgets and Electronics

Thank you SO MUCH! I'm getting that one today if my local vape shop has it.

 

[stols001]

I tried the packing tape idea when refilling my Kabuki and it worked fantastically-- no mess, no fuss, no leaking out of the top end due to issues screwing the chimney in. Really glad I thought of it, and FirstNicole, good luck!!

Anna

 

[gpjoe]

GENIUS! That makes a LOT of sense! THANKS!

Yep. Tobeco used to include an allen key with every Supertank Mini even though it was not rebuildable and had nary a grub screw anywhere. It took me a while to figure out that it was intended to be used through the bottom airflow slots to assist in removing the bottom of the tank to replace the coil.

 

[FirstNoele]

Yep. Tobeco used to include an allen key with every Supertank Mini even though it was not rebuildable and had nary a grub screw anywhere. It took me a while to figure out that it was intended to be used through the bottom airflow slots to assist in removing the bottom of the tank to replace the coil.

Even the smallest of my set of allen wrenches is too large for the air flow slots. I've ordered a ceramic rda tank tweezers (tank wrench LOL) and a couple of other tools from Amazon. They sent me a text that they were delivered today. Now I get to change flavors without a mess! Thanks to everyone who helped me with their suggestions. It's good to have friends.................and knowledgeable ones too!