Why do tanks flood?

[cmdebrecht]

I know they do, but I don't know why. I figure I may be able to at least try and prevent the flooding if I know what I'm doing wrong. I use mostly evod tanks and I have 2 Unitanks, if that makes a difference.

Thank you oh wise ones!

 

[happydave]

the evod floods when i pull hard on it. take slow, smooth and easy drags on it. if your wick and coil are clogged up that can also result in flooding.

 

[Dakota Jim]

for me
#1 - old atomizer head
#2 - loose atomizer head in tank
#3 -chain vaping heats liquid in tank warm enough to have the viscosity drop (it gets thinner and flows easier)
#4 - Hard pulls

 

[r77r7r]

It's all here--


http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/state-o-flux/5250-tank-type-atomizers-new-vapists-how-they-work.html

 

[D. Waterhouse]

Two main reasons If we are talking about gurgling and not a tank draining leak that I've see on my Smok tek BCCs.

1. Over wicking caused by drawing too hard.

2. Condensation in the tube.

Solution: take lighter draws and let off the button just before the end of the draw to clear vapor out of the tube.

 

[Rickajho]

Izzu taking any stuff out? Like top wicks or silicone seals?

The innards of the likes of any Kanger is a closed up system. The silicone seal on the vent tube seals the tank on that part, and the combination of the coil and wicks (sorta) seals the tank there. (If the coil & wick area were completely sealed you would have a total vacuum - and that wouldn't work.)

If you take the silicone cap off the vent tube (some people do) that allows liquid to enter the tube leading to the mouth piece. If you remove top wicks from the coil that can allow too much liquid to enter the coil area - and up the vent tube or out the bottom it goes.

Or if you're just flying around in air planes all day all hope is lost. Keep your bottom coil device turned upside down in order to prevent air pressure changes from squeezing liquid out the base.

 

[cmdebrecht]

Izzu taking any stuff out? Like top wicks or silicone seals?

The innards of the likes of any Kanger is a closed up system. The silicone seal on the vent tube seals the tank on that part, and the combination of the coil and wicks (sorta) seals the tank there. (If the coil & wick area were completely sealed you would have a total vacuum - and that wouldn't work.)

If you take the silicone cap off the vent tube (some people do) that allows liquid to enter the tube leading to the mouth piece. If you remove top wicks from the coil that can allow too much liquid to enter the coil area - and up the vent tube or out the bottom it goes.

Or if you're just flying around in air planes all day all hope is lost. Keep your bottom coil device turned upside down in order to prevent air pressure changes from squeezing liquid out the base.

No, Ize not smart or adventurous enough to start taking things apart. And, unfortunately, I am not a jet-setter.

I am guessing I just draw too hard/long. If that is the case, would having higher ohms wicks help?

I have also noticed that it happens more when my juice level gets low. Does this hqve something to do with the vacuum you mention?

 

[cmdebrecht]

Solution: take lighter draws and let off the button just before the end of the draw to clear vapor out of the tube.

Genius! Thank you!