Super vacuum - nautilus
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The spline and the knurled section are there for gripping. The holes I think you are talking about on mine are only small indicators. The ring spins where the actual air holes are and DO NOT LOCK. When I get a stuck tank I prefer to use the sections designed to be able to grab and not risk clogging an air hole with foreign material if it snaps off. DO what works for you! If it is my recommendation great of not no broken atomizer of mine.
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Point taken, Steve. I've never used a Nautilus and can't imagine a tank having an air control ring outside of a base that also spins freely. Makes no sense to me as seems like base needs to be "baselike" aka sturdy
The air flow ring spins and will not lock I would never use it if it did lock or stop because you would possibly damage the air flow ring or the stop. First time it happened to me I had just read about it and I find that it will happen mostly when you tighten the tank to the MOD using the top knurled section because the base stops and you continue to turn which over tightens the tank sections. Using a small pair of channel locks with a rag or double doubled paper towel works fastest and easiest for me.
I understand that the airflow ring spins freely, that is common. I am wondering about the ring within the ring, aka the base. If it has holes and is stationary, as is common, my suggestion would work. If the base within the ring was one big slot, or if it was not stationary, I get why a small screwdriver as a lever would not work
I looked up the Nautilus and saw different airflow hole choices based on where the holes in the airflow ring were relative to different sized holes in the base. I assumed there were holes in the base (talking about the solid chunk of steel that the airflow ring spins outside of)
I really just want to help Op though, if these other suggestions don't work. I have tried pliers with rubber bands, hot water, etc, and the only thing that worked was using a screwdriver as a lever. My tank didn't get stuck again after that, due to more care
Hey Captain I am sure the OP appreciates it and will many others! I always enjoy a discussion to try and solve a problem for others. But we are pizzing in the wind as I think the OP threw out her entire MOD and Tank!
If you would listen - This is a perfectly acceptable Leverage technique for removing a Base, without Scratch damage.
It has Nothing to do with the Air Flow Ring.
Proper tool is a Carbide Drill Bit or Small Hardened Screwdriver(Glasses repair type)
Now, this likely will not work on yours.
Hot water soak - Should be Boiling Hot Water in a insulated Mug
3-4 minutes Soak
Rubber grips Ready
Carefully Remove
Immediately Grip Glass with one rubber grip
Grasp Top with Second Rubber grip
Attempt to Tighten Glass to Top
Repeat process - This time Gripping Top/Glass together with one Rubber grip, Base with Second Rubber Grip and attempt to loosen.
* When Removing Base, Top/Glass should move as 1 unit.
Additional Notes:
Leave Air Flow Open to max while soaking - allowing Hot water to move through base.
Parts will Expand at different rates Base/Glass/Coil/SEALS - Which loosens connections.
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Crxess if you would listen maybe you would see that my suggestion is best since you will not damage or possibly restrict the airs with foreign material and using the proper tool versus a paper clips or a drill bit is the more profession way to do it.
No problem
If you had read the full post
Just offering my experience from almost 4 years Vaping, Converting/educating some 30 other Vapers and keeping up with some 40+ Mods and over 60 Tanks/RDA.......along with a 45yr. history of Mechanics and Technical work.
If Op was in the US, I'd offer to fix it myself and eat return cost, but international shipping 2 ways would more than the Value of the Tank.
Well thanks but after 40 years of Automotive, Marine and Machinery experience I think I am qualified to know how to deal with stuck fasteners and rusted bolts. Or the PROPER Tools to use as drill bit are used for drilling and not as pry bars.
There are no scratches on my tank or base and I have specialize tools to accomplish almost any task at hand.
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