struggle to open Mini Nautilus to refill

[RipTodd]

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

Can I ask how this is accomplished?

 

[toucandan229]

I personally use a little rubber jar opener to get mine off. I destroyed some tendons in my right hand a long time ago so It's impossible for me to get that darn thing off any other way.(If that doesn't work then there is always a pair of slip joint pliers)

 

[Robino1]

I have seen mention of using rubber bands. Might be worth a shot

 

[Charming]

I use disposable latex gloves and it works great. Without 'em, it's nasty.

 

[jamtwo]

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.

This is exactly what I was going to recommend. When I first got mine, I was having exact same problem, I really cranked it on there once, and I did actually have to wrap the base in a cloth and grab it with some pliers to get it off the glass. Putting just a touch of juice on it, or just not wiping that part off when cleaning, and just screwing it together until you feel it STARTING to get snug, that's the trick. Also, you may want to go pick up the metal tank, I had the T tank for ease of visibility, and I could screw it down until it literally stopped (not that I needed to, I'm sure) and I never had a single problem getting it back apart, no leaks either . It's a great tank, but like everything else in life, it has its little tricks.

 

[George Ogilvie]

When I tighten mine I keep my thumbnail between the tank and base, when it stops it's good.

 

[Dyanne]

you guys are awesome! I forgot to check back here for the solution because I was ranting and raving and my husband who doesn't smoke and doesn't vape knew it was just best to help me open it. Long story short though, I do have a rare bone disease in my wrist (kienbocks disease) yeah look that up if you bored! anyway my wrists are really weak I am 44 not 84 btw but I have a hard time asking for help... to cut a long story short the best tip you guys gave above where, not to make it so tight in the first place, and second tip that worked the best was use latex, or gloves to help with grip! Thanks guys!! I still hate that they are so hard to worth with lol but I love everything else about them.

 

[Torrentula81]

I used a rubber band on the glass section to get a grip. Was all I could find. Had to use pliers a few times. Nearly gave up more then once.