Tight on the Nautilus

[Mike Geaney]

I have several full size and mini nautilus tanks. Seems the air flow has decreased substantially on some if them. In addition these same ranks are impossible to take apart by hand. I have to grip the base with a set of pliers and open that way. It's almost like there is a big vacuum build up. Any advice is appreciated. I have soaked them in cheap vodka too.

 

[Katmar]

M best advice is to buy different tanks. I disliked the Nautilus for this reason and so many more. Good luck to you...

 

[deltas4]

you seem to only get this issue on the mini i find if you make sure the glass i screwed tight to the top and screw the base till it stops not even finger tight it seems to cure it although the coil still sticks in the chimney

 

[r77r7r]

Someone yesterday posted a tutorial about adding an extra hole.

 

[MORTIS e]

I have several Nautilus and never have a problem unscrewing the tank, at least not after soon discovering how to prevent it. As deltas4 said, don't screw the tank on all the way, just till you start feeling additional resistance. The gasket is quite wide so will easily seal without screwing all the way. After cleaning, I consider it necessary to dab a bit of ejuice on the gasket to lube it.

I don't find any problem with reduced airflow, especially since the newer cotton wicked coils with bigger juice holes.

 

[Stewart Jarvis-Grove]

I use a damp towel to grip my Nautilus when it's tight which never fails to undo it even when it's real tight

 

[vlodato]

I have several Nautilus and never have a problem unscrewing the tank, at least not after soon discovering how to prevent it. As deltas4 said, don't screw the tank on all the way, just till you start feeling additional resistance. The gasket is quite wide so will easily seal without screwing all the way. After cleaning, I consider it necessary to dab a bit of ejuice on the gasket to lube it.

I don't find any problem with reduced airflow, especially since the newer cotton wicked coils with bigger juice holes.

But why deal with that when there are an enormous ammount of better options. I mean I understand people who already invested in thier coils. But I have a full size and mini that have been stuck for months. I have a garage full of tools and was gripping so tight the tank was getting destroyed. There's no reason for these parts to stick like they do.

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[thetrucker]

I have the full size nautilus and the mini and if you let up on the pressure when installing the base and do not

over tighten the tanks will come apart easily-----it takes some practice to get used to the amount of pressure

you need to use when assembling the Nautilus Tanks and still get a good seal and not have to use pliers and excessive

force to dismantle the tanks.....Sometimes I think if a person coated their finger tips with eliquid and then screwed

the glass back onto the bottom then your fingers would start to loose the ---"Death Grip"-------that a lot of people

including me in the beginning used and the tank would be tite enough when your fingers start to lose their

traction/grip on the glass.........

You can get a good seal on the O---rings with out a Death grip and a pipe wrench--when assembling-------as I learned

when using these 2 fine tank systems---in the beginning.

 

[Stewart Jarvis-Grove]

I remember having a nightmare at first, i genuinely thought it was stuck on forever! I tried pliers and mole grips but was so worried about damaging it that it took me around an hour to loosen it enough to undo it with my fingers.

I then read a tip, i think on this forum, that if you wet a towel and grip each end then no matter how to tight it is it will undo and i've not had a problem since.

I agree with thetrucker though, i've since discovered i don't have to tighten it very much to make a decent seal.

 

[thetrucker]

When my tanks were new in the beginning I used to assemble them with this Nautilus Assembly Tool---but now

only use finger tite makes it nice when you have to take it apart.....juat sayin...

 

[herb]

I have several Nautilus and never have a problem unscrewing the tank, at least not after soon discovering how to prevent it. As deltas4 said, don't screw the tank on all the way, just till you start feeling additional resistance. The gasket is quite wide so will easily seal without screwing all the way. After cleaning, I consider it necessary to dab a bit of ejuice on the gasket to lube it.

I don't find any problem with reduced airflow, especially since the newer cotton wicked coils with bigger juice holes.

Thats exactly right , NEVER tighten a Nautilus down until it won't turn anymore , thats way too tight . I have never had any issue easily unscrewing the Nautilus , NEVER use pliers either.

Use a rubber jar opener if you must but you will ruin it with pliers , most leak proof tank i ever had. Mild resistance is all thats required when screwing down.

 

[MORTIS e]

But why deal with that when there are an enormous ammount of better options. I mean I understand people who already invested in thier coils. But I have a full size and mini that have been stuck for months. I have a garage full of tools and was gripping so tight the tank was getting destroyed. There's no reason for these parts to stick like they do.

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There may be better options but I've not yet found them. I've got more thanks than I can count and if I had to get rid of all and keep only one, it would be the full size Nautilus. Its the easiest and most reliable tank I own, never a hitch, never a leak, always a consistent and smooth vape for this mouth-to-lung vapor; and IMO is one of the best looking tanks with the optional cage tank. AND it has the quietest airflow for stealth vaping. All my other tanks make me sound like Darth Vader.

The only thing I hate are the Nautilus drip tips; they're long and bulky and look like pacifier nipples; I never use them.

 

[David Wolf]

I have several full size and mini Nautilus tanks. Seems the air flow has decreased substantially on some if them. In addition these same ranks are impossible to take apart by hand. I have to grip the base with a set of pliers and open that way. It's almost like there is a big vacuum build up. Any advice is appreciated. I have soaked them in cheap vodka too.

On the nautilus mini's I put a little juice around the base seal and don't over tighten, and use a paper towel around the base for a better grip and wrap my other hand around the glass and no problem taking it apart. If it's still stubborn simply run hot water from the faucet around the glass at the base without getting water in the airhole and it comes right apart.
I now have a Triton mini which uses nautilus coils and is top fill, no problems with it.

 

[Flywheel Shyster]

But why deal with that when there are an enormous ammount of better options. I mean I understand people who already invested in thier coils. But I have a full size and mini that have been stuck for months. I have a garage full of tools and was gripping so tight the tank was getting destroyed. There's no reason for these parts to stick like they do.

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Because the nautilus has had consistent flavor and decent clouds for a mtl, mimics the feeling from smoking better than anything else I have tried. At least for me and the stock coils can go up to a month and perhaps more if you use premium juice.

I ordered a triton mini too and can't wait to see how those clapton coils work in the nautilus. i hardly use nautilus mini anymore, while it was the best thing in the world when it first came out [and when i first started vaping] after getting the triton v2, it just doesn't do enough for me flavor and throat hit-wise. still recommend it though as best clearo for beginners.

Thinking of drilling out them holes, i mean if i .... it up, considering I don't really use it, couldn't hurt. What's the old adage, nothing ventured nothing gained?

For nautilus/triton owners, every problem i have ever heard reported about these clearo i experienced too on my first day of owning, as other posters have mentioned and a quick google search would tell you, in order to keep the tank from getting too tight use a dash of ejuice as a gasket buffer the way one does when replacing a car oil filter and working with oil. It creates a better seal. Then stop tightening after you reach the point where minimal resistance needs to be increased. presto! it won't ever be too tight and it won't leak either. similar issues with triton v2, don't turn the base too far as it can hurt airflow and flavor, you should always be able to see the wicking material dead center in the holes.

*triton rba section is not compatible with triton v2* but IS with the mini [which doesn't make sense as Triton mini and Nauty's are the same size i thought. will hopefully learn more tomorrow when my mini arrives]

all peace always amig@s

 

[subwayaznm]

I have the full size nautilus and the mini and if you let up on the pressure when installing the base and do not

over tighten the tanks will come apart easily-----it takes some practice to get used to the amount of pressure

you need to use when assembling the Nautilus Tanks and still get a good seal and not have to use pliers and excessive

force to dismantle the tanks.....Sometimes I think if a person coated their finger tips with eliquid and then screwed

the glass back onto the bottom then your fingers would start to loose the ---"Death Grip"-------that a lot of people

including me in the beginning used and the tank would be tite enough when your fingers start to lose their

traction/grip on the glass.........

You can get a good seal on the O---rings with out a Death grip and a pipe wrench--when assembling-------as I learned

when using these 2 fine tank systems---in the beginning.

Good points of which I was guilty of doing; thinking that I needed it that tight to prevent leaks. Nope not needed as you stated.
Thanks for the reminder