struggle to open Mini Nautilus to refill

[Dyanne]

Ok so I am hoping I do not sound like a total loser or that I am 135 years + but I do have a condition in my hands, I am wondering if my grip weakness is the problem with my mini nautilus tanks? I struggle so much to open my mini nautilus tank to refill that I have never experienced with any other clearo I have ever owned. Even the tiny little mino clearos I use on my volts are no problem for me. Please tell me other people find it hard to use nauty mini tanks?If not , what is the trick?

 

[e-pipeman]

I do find that they take a hefty twist to undo. Have you tried using a rubber glove? You might get a better grip. Try not to overtighten,

 

[bman1977]

Yeah they are a stickler. Rubber glove would work or just throw it in the garbage like I did with mine.

 

[finelines]

Definitely don't overtighten.
If I have a pesky one I just dampen a paper towel to get a better grip.

 

[BoomerFZ1]

Vice grips, channel locks and the lords prayer! NOOOOO . The Nautilus is definitely worse than my Genitanks...I think it's that thick o-ring. I find a damp washcloth does wonders on most tanks.

 

[e-pipeman]

Yeah they are a stickler. Rubber glove would work or just throw it in the garbage like I did with mine.

Bit of a radical solution, no?

 

[Asbestos4004]

You're not alone. My wife uses one and always asks me to get the tank off. I bought her the metal tank. Either its easier to take off or she found a boyfriend because I haven't heard from her since!

 

[Strings]

A small piece of scrap leather makes a dandy gripper on stubborn tanks

 

[bman1977]

Bit of a radical solution, no?

I had alot of issues with that damn tank. Gave up on it. Taste was funny no matter at what wattage I used, coils are expensive, gurgling. Etc...

 

[skittster]

Have the same problem with my Nautlilus. I find that if I suck the air out the tank then try and undo it works fine

 

[e-pipeman]

I had alot of issues with that damn tank. Gave up on it. Taste was funny no matter at what wattage I used, coils are expensive, gurgling. Etc...

Sorry about that. You must've had a dud - I've found mine to be one of the most reliable toppers I've ever used. Have you tried a friend's or one in a vape shop? You may just have had bad luck.

 

[cheech226]

don't screw it in so tight. it's a great tank.

 

[Griff.J]

Vape Grip by Aurura Vape

 

[vincom]

do not overtighten
if u tighten until it stops turning then u have overtightened it, back off about 1/2 to 3/4 turn
when screwing it on initially there is little friction, when u start feeling resistance (at about 6 full turns) turn it another 1/4 turn.

 

[Bgren99]

My only problem with this tank...but I think I overtighten it sometimes. I've realized if i don't tighten it completely down it's fine

 

[Dan GSR]

I use a rubber band to give more grip

 

[phanner]

try to loosen the top bit, that the drip tip goes into, first

 

[Topwater Elvis]

You only need to tighten the tank to base enough to prevent leaks, over tightening can cause problems.

 

[SuperTaz]

I found that putting a few drops of ejuice on the gasket and on the rim of the tank works great. Just like an oil filter on your car you need to lubricate the seal.

 

[Rucerius]

I found that putting a few drops of ejuice on the gasket and on the rim of the tank works great. Just like an oil filter on your car you need to lubricate the seal.

I read that tip on ECF before and it works on both my Nautilus as well as the Mini.