Tank won't open... stuck!

[mashad]

Hi!

I have a mini-nautilus and it's always getting stuck!!!! I am so frustrated with it. I feel like i'm literally ripping my fingers off everytime I try to unscrew this darn thing! Anyone have any tips on how to get the mini nautilus tank open?

Thank you,
Mashad

 

[Strings]

Stop by Hobby Lobby, and pick up a pack of leather remnants. Use those to grip the tank and bottom

I started doing that with my Kanger Aeros, and have used the same system for all my tanks ever since. Gives you a grip on smooth surfaces, while protecting your skin from rough ones

 

[Krashman Von Stinkputin]

Hey I (used to) have the same problem---wondered if perhaps I created more suction than a black hole and thought I was going to blow a muscle out of my back trying to unscrew them.

I have one of those rubbery jar grippers that I sometimes use or also some thick rubber bands can work.
You can CAREFULLY use a pair of pliers to unscrew the bottom SLOWLY.

However the main thing is to not overtighten the base when you reassemble in the first place.
The silicon ring at the bottom seals very well and you simply don't need to screw it on that tight to begin with.

 

[runamok]

II had the same problem with my tanks until I found I didn't have to crank down to keep them from leaking. In fact I created My own worst nightmare by over tightening them. Leather or silicon jar opener work great.

 

[Rsunderl]

Also, if it's warm from vaping, let it cool down a bit.

Another trick my family often used for jar tops was to run just the top under hot water while trying your best to keep the hot water away from the glass. Does wonders for jars. Haven't had to use it on my Mini yet, but I'd be surprised if it didn't work.

 

[Mike Mihelich]

I just use a pliers and am careful to stay away from the glass. Ditto on not screwing them on too tightly to begin with.

 

[H0llyw00d]

That happened to me all the time with my Nautilus tank. I used pliers (carefully). Happened with my Kangertech tanks a few times too. I was being careful not to tighten the tanks too much already and it took me a while to learn why they were getting stuck. What I've found is this usually occurs when liquid get into the threads. In between cleaning I use a piece of paper towel to clean any excess juice from the threads when re filling or changing coils. Works for me!

 

[ckquatt]

It happens to everyone. I screw it on till the white gasket hits the glass and I stop. I dont even screw it all the way down, just until I feel a little resistance from the gasket and glass. Doesn't leak and I can still get it of by hand.

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[amoret]

And if none of the gripper tips work a good one time solution is to put it into the freezer for awhile. This works even better on clearos with metal to metal connections, but will also help on a Nautilus. The metal contracts a bit so the threads end up looser.

 

[philoshop]

Another tip is to keep a little juice on the silicone 'donut' and the rim of the glass. This is one place where 'too clean' can cause a problem.

 

[LairdDrambeg]

Aspire knows about this and in their manual suggests tightening the top cap first which doesn't really help much but in their Tech Support Forum they also recommend using a drop of eliquid to lubricate the gasket, which helps a lot - spin it back ans forwards a few times and eventually it gets much easier with each refill cycle. There is less of a problem with the SS T-tank since ir has a gasket which mates with the silicone gasket on the bottom hardware.

 

[Chesh97]

Happened on my nautilus mini a couple times until I figured out to NOT tighten it too much. I tighten it like I do all other tanks, than back it off a bit.

 

[skaterose]

I've been having the same problem, just been kinda gritting my teeth and using all of my grip strength to get the little sucker open. I'll have to try lube the gasket trick.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I had a pair of pliers, but then I got a set of Binford Tools 3750 hydraulics.

 

[mashad]

Thanks everyone! This was very helpful. I guess I was closing it too tightly because I was afraid of leakage, but your responses are very reassuring that I don't need to close the tank too tightly. I had a friend open the tank for me since I literally thought my skin was going to rip off, so I'll be sure not to close it too tightly from here on forward. Thanks for your help everyone!

 

[Nikkipantz]

I've used this tank for over a year. I've had the same issues with all 3 of mine. The crazy part is that I have friends that have the EXACT same tanks--and they have no problems. I've even let them tighten it, and they still can't get mine to work like theirs. I guess I'll just keep carrying around pliers in my purse.

 

[BlkWolfMidnight]

Welcome to ECF,

Warm water will loosen almost any tank, the only issue is that materials expand at different rates so you would have to bring the atomizer up slowly to avoid thermal stress. Once its warm then it should be easy to remove any stuck atomizer without any issues.
Trust me, I learned the hard way about thermal expansion after an aspire tank shattered on me once and then after a replacement was secured I did the same thing (locked down the top cap, again) and tried the method above, it worked no problem.

 

[choochoogranny]

When the tank gets down to 1/4 full, I twist the TOP cap 1/4 to 1/3 turn to break the vacuum, vape the rest, and have no problem taking the base off.

Before I found the above solution, I would use a piece of mouse pad and the pliers after putting the Nauti in the freezer for 1/2 hr.

 

[bigbob2322]

Another tip is to keep a little juice on the silicone 'donut' and the rim of the glass. This is one place where 'too clean' can cause a problem.

Also refill when your juice is half full , there will be less vacuum in the tank making it easier to unscrew.

 

[kakiser56]

Same happens to me on my Nautilus tanks. Like the other people here I use a jar opener, or very carefully use pliers.