Stardust 2.0(V3) started seeping e-liquid onto the top of my battery through the center post today.
I've been cleaning, dryburning, replaced the silica wick with cotton(a few times) and been using it
for weeks now(same head too).
I figured it was at the end of it's life and was still pretty happy with it as it had served me so well.
But thought why not try and fix it anyways as a few folks around here have posted on this issue
and some have given up on the SD's entirely.
It only took 5 to 10 minutes as I watched the TV.
Took it apart and dried it off. Took a small screwdriver and gently pushed/wiggled up on the center post from the
bottom as I looked down from the top to raise and straighten/align the post within the post assembly.
Then I inspected the head closer under magnification and noticed some small gaps between the wick the rubber cap
and the slots in the steel head. So I re-attached the head to the center post( not too tightly but snug),
removed the cap and very gently pulled up on one side of the wick at a time,
while holding the other end of the wick between my fingers against the center post.
To raise the coil up a tad.
Then fluffed the wick where it enters the head/coil.
Replaced the rubber cap, ensuring it was properly seated.
Re-assembled/ refilled.
And No Seepage!
I think part of the problem was from tightening the head down too tight too often, pushing the inner post lower.
In combination with then needing to screw the tip on even tighter to prevent leakage, thus pushing the coil down
a little.
This baby ain't done yet!!
Hopefully others may be able to extend the life of, and improve their experience with
this great product.
Oh, and don't forget to check resistance before use.
No fried batts please!!CHEERS...
I've been cleaning, dryburning, replaced the silica wick with cotton(a few times) and been using it
for weeks now(same head too).
I figured it was at the end of it's life and was still pretty happy with it as it had served me so well.
But thought why not try and fix it anyways as a few folks around here have posted on this issue
and some have given up on the SD's entirely.
It only took 5 to 10 minutes as I watched the TV.
Took it apart and dried it off. Took a small screwdriver and gently pushed/wiggled up on the center post from the
bottom as I looked down from the top to raise and straighten/align the post within the post assembly.
Then I inspected the head closer under magnification and noticed some small gaps between the wick the rubber cap
and the slots in the steel head. So I re-attached the head to the center post( not too tightly but snug),
removed the cap and very gently pulled up on one side of the wick at a time,
while holding the other end of the wick between my fingers against the center post.
To raise the coil up a tad.
Then fluffed the wick where it enters the head/coil.
Replaced the rubber cap, ensuring it was properly seated.
Re-assembled/ refilled.
And No Seepage!
I think part of the problem was from tightening the head down too tight too often, pushing the inner post lower.
In combination with then needing to screw the tip on even tighter to prevent leakage, thus pushing the coil down
a little.
This baby ain't done yet!!
Hopefully others may be able to extend the life of, and improve their experience with
this great product.
Oh, and don't forget to check resistance before use.
No fried batts please!!CHEERS...
