Zeus x leaking from airflow

[Shahad Ibrahim]

I bought a Zeus x tank around 3 weeks ago. I've had no problems with it but a few days ago, it started leaking from the airflow. I opened it up to check for any problems but everything seems to be in order. Even the O rings seem perfectly intact. I'm relatively new to vaping in general but I don't think that this particular tank should be leaking when it's tilted since the airflow is on the top. I'm confused as to where the problem could be from so if anyone can help, I would be forever grateful.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

It's seriously incorrectly wicked. Take your wick out, and try again...

ETA: make sure the chimney/chamber section is properly seated, too.

 

[Shahad Ibrahim]

pretty sure the chimney is in ok. I tried rewicking over 10 times while I was looking for the source of the problem. I even tried to use the wick that came with the tank.

 

[Mordacai]

Hello @Shahad Ibrahim, could you please tell us the ID of your coils please?

 

[Shahad Ibrahim]

Hello @Shahad Ibrahim, could you please tell us the ID of your coils please?

I'm sorry but as I said, I'm new to the vaping community. So I'm not really that familiar with the terminology. But I assume that ID stands for "Inner Diameter". If that's the case then my coil is 3mm.

 

[sonicbomb]

The most likely cause is your wicking, probably not enough of it and not filling the juice channels sufficiently. Having said that there are also many other possibilities. You could also try looking for a youtube video guide.

Why does my Tank Leak and what can I do about it? | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Mordacai]

Yes, you got it. ID is inside diameter.

And to confirm, 1 coil or 2 coils?

 

[classwife]

moved to RTA from Tanks, Clearomizers and Drop-in Coils

 

[Shahad Ibrahim]

Hello @Shahad Ibrahim, could you please tell us the ID of your coils please?

Yes, you got it. ID is inside diameter.

And to confirm, 1 coil or 2 coils?

It's a dual coil

 

[Shahad Ibrahim]

The most likely cause is your wicking, probably not enough of it and not filling the juice channels sufficiently. Having said that there are also many other possibilities. You could also try looking for a youtube video guide.

Why does my Tank Leak and what can I do about it? | E-Cigarette Forum

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. But I'm pretty sure it's not the wicking tho since I even tried to use the premade wick that came with the tank to no avail.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Shahad, could you please provide pictures of your coils and build deck? That may help us help you!

 

[Mordacai]

@Shahad Ibrahim, as we're possibly all thinking. There seems as though there's an issue with your wickings tails, as there doesn't seem enough to stop leaking.

@Shawn Hoefer, do you have any tips and resources available for wicking the Zeus X please?

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

@Shahad Ibrahim, as we're possibly all thinking. There seems as though there's an issue with your wickings tails, as there doesn't seem enough to stop leaking.

@Shawn Hoefer, do you have any tips and resources available for wicking the Zeus X please?

Top air RTAs

 

[Mordacai]

Many thanks @Shawn Hoefer.

 

[sonicbomb]

There are several things that it could be, it's just most likely to be your wicking. It's a process of elimination.

But I'm pretty sure it's not the wicking tho since I even tried to use the premade wick that came with the tank

Remember doing the wrong thing multiple times doesn't necessarily make it not wrong.

"The content of the tank is a column of juice suspended above a wick, which acts as a conduit to the coil. The flow resistance of the wick material and the negative pressure above the liquid at the top of the tank are the forces that prevent the juice from simply pouring out the bottom."

So if there is a sealing issue at the top of the tank, this will allow air to enter and equalize the slight negative pressure in the airspace above the juice. You will get leaks.
Check and possibly replace your o-rings.

If the wicks are not dense enough, or are not long enough to sufficiently cover the juice conduits at the bottom of the tank, you will get leaks.
Increase the wick density, slightly lengthen the wicks and ensure they are completely covering/sealing the juice flow holes at the bottom of the tank.

 

[Captfirefox1]

The Geekvape Ammit RTA never leaks and is very well built, it can be a bit 'too much' for some people, including me so have not yet passed from Drop in Coils to RTA yet. Despite many attempts with RTAs.
Am now 40 plus days with the Vapefly Nicolas. Never leaks, good build, nice weight, drop in coils.
An industry 'Standard' of vaping.

 

[Mordacai]

This is why I use single coil atomisers, because I'm still a novice and 1 is easier than 2.

But we're all on the same page here, not enough wicking in the wells. That's what it sounds like.

 

[Jebbn]

With the Zeus X if the wicks touch the inside of the chamber or are even a little too close you can end up with flooding issues.
I just push the wicks as close to the deck as I can. Once I started making sure the wicks were away from the walls of the inside chamber I have never had any kind of gurgling or flooding issue with it. Up until that point I tried many different wicking techniques etc, now that I know what the problem is it doesnt seem to matter about the wick too much so long as it doesnt touch or get to close to the chamber walls.
ymmv.

 

[stols001]

Rayon is a forgiving wick.

Using the wick that came with it doesn't matter. It's how you wick that determines leaking, not what wick material really. IDK what has changed but perhaps something has changed with your wicking technique.

Good luck.

Anna

 

[Punk In Drublic]

@sonicbomb – well said

@Shahad Ibrahim – you mentioned the tank worked perfectly for 3 weeks, who performed that initial wick? If it was you, try and remember exactly how you did this. If it was someone else, store, friend etc, perhaps consult with them for assistance. If it was someone else, observe and take notes for future reference.

Failing that, this is a pretty popular tank – there are many reviews and few build tutorials on YouTube that you can reference.