So I have a leaking subtank mini. No surprise there...
When I replace my coil, I usually clean the whole setup. As I'm sure is the case for most of you?
Last night, while ritually cleaning my jig in replacement of coil, I took great care in inspecting my device to see if I my (above all the ods, as many have come before me) could figure out a solution that doesnt involve calling a plumber...
As i unscrewed, I checked for leaks :
No leak in the bottom seal of the glass, no liquid on the seal
No leak in the coil seal, as the thread into the Base is dry.
But... I notice a blotch of liquid in the Base of the coil (between red rubber and clear washer). Ie, my determination is that liquid seeps down the shaft of coil and into the Base. I note the design : Base where coil screws in has got a peculiar chamber: it's a deep well with vents at the top? Perhaps to keep liquid that has seeped through the coil inside? The chamber is within the venting chamber, which has the vents right at the bottom of this second "venting" chamber.
My conclusion therefore is that kangertech was aware of liquid seeping through the coil and into the base at design time, and designed a solution to keep the liquid contained as much as possible by accumulating same in the first chamber.
I dont believe liquid is seeping through the seal between the glass and base, confirmed in my case by the "brown" colour of leading fluid. Surely clean fluid leaking through the glass would be clear?
Now, my hypothesis as a potentual fix:
What if one was to regularly, say with every refill, unscrew the coil, and dry up the chamber with some cotton / tissue / etc? Maybe if done regularly the potential spill into second chamber could be prevented stopping visible leakage?
I am yet to try the above, but wanted to share my thoughts. In the design it seems that the first chamber was specifically provided for to keep liquid inside.
Will provide an update once I have practiced for a while.
Ps: still using commercial coils, 1.2ohm. Lots of success with the RBA is noted to stop leaking, however this is for newbies like me who are just "not ready" yet for RBA.
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When I replace my coil, I usually clean the whole setup. As I'm sure is the case for most of you?
Last night, while ritually cleaning my jig in replacement of coil, I took great care in inspecting my device to see if I my (above all the ods, as many have come before me) could figure out a solution that doesnt involve calling a plumber...
As i unscrewed, I checked for leaks :
No leak in the bottom seal of the glass, no liquid on the seal
No leak in the coil seal, as the thread into the Base is dry.
But... I notice a blotch of liquid in the Base of the coil (between red rubber and clear washer). Ie, my determination is that liquid seeps down the shaft of coil and into the Base. I note the design : Base where coil screws in has got a peculiar chamber: it's a deep well with vents at the top? Perhaps to keep liquid that has seeped through the coil inside? The chamber is within the venting chamber, which has the vents right at the bottom of this second "venting" chamber.
My conclusion therefore is that kangertech was aware of liquid seeping through the coil and into the base at design time, and designed a solution to keep the liquid contained as much as possible by accumulating same in the first chamber.
I dont believe liquid is seeping through the seal between the glass and base, confirmed in my case by the "brown" colour of leading fluid. Surely clean fluid leaking through the glass would be clear?
Now, my hypothesis as a potentual fix:
What if one was to regularly, say with every refill, unscrew the coil, and dry up the chamber with some cotton / tissue / etc? Maybe if done regularly the potential spill into second chamber could be prevented stopping visible leakage?
I am yet to try the above, but wanted to share my thoughts. In the design it seems that the first chamber was specifically provided for to keep liquid inside.
Will provide an update once I have practiced for a while.
Ps: still using commercial coils, 1.2ohm. Lots of success with the RBA is noted to stop leaking, however this is for newbies like me who are just "not ready" yet for RBA.
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I has countless issues but since I have been using a RBA I glad to say the leaking has stopped !!
