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Great choice.
Another question for all you Kayfun experts: can I use a KF lite base on a KF 3.1?
I was playing around with one of my 3.1s this evening because it really gripes me that I can't seem to get the wicking to work well for more than 1 tank. I decided to try KGD cotton since I've been using rayon. After wicking, I filled it up using the new top-filling tops that TrollDragon told me about (those are really great!) I did the normal close off the airflow, turn it upside down after filling for 10 seconds, open the airflow, and then turn it back right side up.
It started leaking really bad. At first I thought it was coming from the airflow holes, but realized it was coming from that side fill valve. It evidently wasn't completely closed. So I stuck a needle tip inside there and tried to get the check valve to close but it wouldn't. So rather than lose my whole tank, I ended up putting some electrical tape over the hole so I could vape the tank. It really looks funky, but I can't think of anything else to use to plug up that hole. So it occurred to me to get a KF lite base with the fill screw on the bottom. I could still top fill it and never even undo that screw at all. But I have no idea if it will work on a 3.1. What say you, Kayfun experts?
On the bright side, the new wick is wicking well and I got a nice vape. We'll see what happens in tank #2.
I was playing around with one of my 3.1s this evening because it really gripes me that I can't seem to get the wicking to work well for more than 1 tank. I decided to try KGD cotton since I've been using rayon. After wicking, I filled it up using the new top-filling tops that TrollDragon told me about (those are really great!) I did the normal close off the airflow, turn it upside down after filling for 10 seconds, open the airflow, and then turn it back right side up.
It started leaking really bad. At first I thought it was coming from the airflow holes, but realized it was coming from that side fill valve. It evidently wasn't completely closed. So I stuck a needle tip inside there and tried to get the check valve to close but it wouldn't. So rather than lose my whole tank, I ended up putting some electrical tape over the hole so I could vape the tank. It really looks funky, but I can't think of anything else to use to plug up that hole. So it occurred to me to get a KF lite base with the fill screw on the bottom. I could still top fill it and never even undo that screw at all. But I have no idea if it will work on a 3.1. What say you, Kayfun experts?
On the bright side, the new wick is wicking well and I got a nice vape. We'll see what happens in tank #2.
Should work fine, Linda. Both my 3.1s are full right now, so can't actually do a check, but everything else is interchangeable.
The 3.1 just has the extra "chamber" bottom and side fill. Don't like the side fill either, for similar reasons, so I just top fill those. Important to close off the air intake when you do that, until the top is partially threaded on and you turn it back right side up. If you didn't do that with your top fill cap, that might be what caused the leak to start.
The 3.1 just has the extra "chamber" bottom and side fill. Don't like the side fill either, for similar reasons, so I just top fill those. Important to close off the air intake when you do that, until the top is partially threaded on and you turn it back right side up. If you didn't do that with your top fill cap, that might be what caused the leak to start.
Thanks, David. I'm glad to hear it will probably work. I thought it probably would, since I'm using an M tank on it and it fits fine. Incidentally, I did close the airflow off completely during the whole refilling process. I was using one of these caps that TrollDragon told me about:
$5.20 Replacement Refilling Top Cap for Kayfun RTA Rebuildable Atomizers - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
It's similar to an Erlkonigin top cap. It has two holes. So you just twist it to the open position, refill through one of the holes, then twist it closed when you're done. Then you have to turn the tank upside down and go through that rigmarole you use for top-filling tanks.
But I don't think it should have leaked through that side refilling valve. I think that's a check valve, so it shouldn't open at all from the inside. It never really worked that well to start with, which is why I went to top refilling.
Another question for all you Kayfun experts: can I use a KF lite base on a KF 3.1?
I was playing around with one of my 3.1s this evening because it really gripes me that I can't seem to get the wicking to work well for more than 1 tank. I decided to try KGD cotton since I've been using rayon. After wicking, I filled it up using the new top-filling tops that TrollDragon told me about (those are really great!) I did the normal close off the airflow, turn it upside down after filling for 10 seconds, open the airflow, and then turn it back right side up.
It started leaking really bad. At first I thought it was coming from the airflow holes, but realized it was coming from that side fill valve. It evidently wasn't completely closed. So I stuck a needle tip inside there and tried to get the check valve to close but it wouldn't. So rather than lose my whole tank, I ended up putting some electrical tape over the hole so I could vape the tank. It really looks funky, but I can't think of anything else to use to plug up that hole. So it occurred to me to get a KF lite base with the fill screw on the bottom. I could still top fill it and never even undo that screw at all. But I have no idea if it will work on a 3.1. What say you, Kayfun experts?
On the bright side, the new wick is wicking well and I got a nice vape. We'll see what happens in tank #2.
The KF replacement bases on Fasttech are all pretty rough and a little janky, but this is said to be the best out of them all.
$7.06 Replacement Base for Kayfun - stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Yes it should fit perfectly as a replacement for the 3.1 base.
The only thing that might be an issue is the height of the chimney if it doesn't seat all the way into the top cap o-ring.
Pick up a spare chimney set while you are there, good to have on hand if yours is a mm too short.
$2.26 Kayfun Nano RTA Replacement Stainless Steel Long + Short Chimneys 2-pack - 12mm + 20.2mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
There is probably machining swarf in the hole for your check valve or it is just a poorly made one. Too bad they don't unscrew for cleaning.
Thanks, TrollDragon. I'll add those to my list of parts to get. Now that I have all these attys, I'm trying to stock up on parts for all of them.
Yeah, I kinda suspected that, but there really isn't a way to get inside there to clean it out. If I could find something that size to just plug it up, that would probably work, since I'm not using it anyway.
Yeah, I kinda suspected that, but there really isn't a way to get inside there to clean it out. If I could find something that size to just plug it up, that would probably work, since I'm not using it anyway.
Another important thing about Fasttech bases Linda, check the threading on them carefully before you screw on any PMMA tanks as some do require a little cleanup with some emery paper. Screw on a SS tank first to see how it threads as opposed to cutting the threads on your PMMA all to pieces.
I cant get over how well that Gem RTA is working now, I put a 1.1 ohm 28g coil in it and it is working perfectly at 13.5W. It's a sweet little TP tank for sure.
Maybe I should just get a wad of chewing gum and stuff it in there.
The things we have to do to make some of our attys work.
I love it! And I really love the fact that it never leaks and I don't have to fool around after top filling it. I can fill it while it's on a mod and not worry about it leaking out the air hole. I don't even close the air hole when I fill it. It is really over engineered, but once it's together it really is great!
Empty yhe juice. Fill a needle tip bottle with alcohol & squirt it onto the port until the little ball inside loosens up. That info is from the authentic's website video. Juice dries & gets sticky in the port & it will stick. Just needs cleaning.Another question for all you Kayfun experts: can I use a KF lite base on a KF 3.1?
I was playing around with one of my 3.1s this evening because it really gripes me that I can't seem to get the wicking to work well for more than 1 tank. I decided to try KGD cotton since I've been using rayon. After wicking, I filled it up using the new top-filling tops that TrollDragon told me about (those are really great!) I did the normal close off the airflow, turn it upside down after filling for 10 seconds, open the airflow, and then turn it back right side up.
It started leaking really bad. At first I thought it was coming from the airflow holes, but realized it was coming from that side fill valve. It evidently wasn't completely closed. So I stuck a needle tip inside there and tried to get the check valve to close but it wouldn't. So rather than lose my whole tank, I ended up putting some electrical tape over the hole so I could vape the tank. It really looks funky, but I can't think of anything else to use to plug up that hole. So it occurred to me to get a KF lite base with the fill screw on the bottom. I could still top fill it and never even undo that screw at all. But I have no idea if it will work on a 3.1. What say you, Kayfun experts?
On the bright side, the new wick is wicking well and I got a nice vape. We'll see what happens in tank #2.
Plug up the hole from the tank side with food grade silicone, jam a screwdriver in the check ball to let the air out and squeeze it into the hole. Let dry and trim off flush on the tank side.Maybe I should just get a wad of chewing gum and stuff it in there.
This or similar.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063U2RWU/
Excellent tip!
It is just a poorly designed thing in my opinion and they had the gall to put one on the KF Mini 2.1 as well with it's 1/2 mm clearance between tank and chimney...
Thanks, Kenna! I'll give that a try. That sounds like the cheapest fix yet.
And if Kenna's solution doesn't work, I'll go for this. Still better than having to junk the base and get another one.
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