Trick on single coil is to not have cotton in the wicking channel. Cotton should only just hang in there.
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The Serpent Mini 22 and 25 Build Thread
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My single coil build was leaking like a mother! Got seriously gatvol last night, opened it up... The one part of the cotton came out.... Then I was in the mood for a first time dual coil build on it. And WOW its lekker now!
On the single coil, push it inwards to almost make a gap before fitting the cap. It will leak the first time, but the cotton will "swell" up.My single coil build was leaking like a mother! Got seriously gatvol last night, opened it up... The one part of the cotton came out.... Then I was in the mood for a first time dual coil build on it. And WOW its lekker now!
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Serpent Mini must be my favorite RTA. Currently using a 25mm, getting a 22mm for the Wife's Pico today hopefully. Easy wicking on the 25mm using dual. Not a fan of single coil, pull is too restrictive for me but for the Wife, she will be happy coming from a melo 3 tank that keeps leaking.
I must say, the dual coil makes a hyyuuuggggeee cloud every time... Flavor is also spot on! Especially with the DRAG.
Ok so since finding this thread...it seems im cursed! My SM25 keeps leaking. I have replaced all orings and it was fine for a couple of days and then during the day i will find its wet all over, sometimes even completely wet.
Im using the same method of wicking, removed the ring to see if perhaps this was the cause. I tried the bow tie method and still, it leaks after ive been using it for a couple of hours.
Anyone in JHB with stock of spare glass? I broke one and im on the spare now.
Will rewick again tonight, try a smaller diameter coil and and see how that works.
The wifes SM22 i bought recently has not leaked once and the wife is super happy with the tank. Great flavor etc.
Im using the same method of wicking, removed the ring to see if perhaps this was the cause. I tried the bow tie method and still, it leaks after ive been using it for a couple of hours.
Anyone in JHB with stock of spare glass? I broke one and im on the spare now.
Will rewick again tonight, try a smaller diameter coil and and see how that works.
The wifes SM22 i bought recently has not leaked once and the wife is super happy with the tank. Great flavor etc.
Im using Dual coil for the last couple months. Single coil is too restrictive for me. Will check out again tonight and report back. Its almost like the coils are getting too soaked in juice and the juice drips off into the air holes and then leaks out? just thumb sucking now.
Jeeze. Some of the SM25's are seriously temperamental...
Okay so last night i put the ring back on, rewicked but thicker and tight but not too tight and did the bow tie on the ends. So far so good. Flavor is great, clouds nice and dense and no leaking....yet!
I think i might have wicked too thin causing liquid buildup on the cotton inside the coil causing it to drip down the chimney when chain vaping and then causes the leak or liquid to come out the air holes....well thats my theory. lol
Let see how it goes!
I think i might have wicked too thin causing liquid buildup on the cotton inside the coil causing it to drip down the chimney when chain vaping and then causes the leak or liquid to come out the air holes....well thats my theory. lol
Let see how it goes!
UPDATE:
Ok so my Serpent 25 has not leaked one drop since rewicking! The tank does not even get wet around the airflow holes at all! So i know now how the wicking needs to be done and flavor is great!
Thanks
Ok so my Serpent 25 has not leaked one drop since rewicking! The tank does not even get wet around the airflow holes at all! So i know now how the wicking needs to be done and flavor is great!
Thanks
No idea, I see SIR Vape has the glass but alot of bad reviews from people saying they never have stock. I personally have not checked with them to see if they have in stock. Can import 5 glasses for around R300 in the event that one really cannot find.
no idea if i necro the threat here, just wanted to voice my opinions. i’m totally new to vaping, so please don’t be offended if my findings seem stupid. due to the recommendations here, i got myself a sm 25 and had leaking problems like some others here. so i had a closer look at the parts. what i noticed was that the part of the chimney that connects to the air hole of the base doesn’t have any sealing. a lot of other parts are sealed with o rings but at that point is only metal on metal. to make it worse, there is also the wicking ring located. so for me it’s a faulty design which causes the leaks. somewhere in this thread i read that you want to keep the chimney connected to the top but i would recommend the opposite. make sure you tighten the chimney to the base, so the liquid can only get in through the wicking holes. i just rewicked, so i’ve got no pics but i only filled the tank a little bit to test and refilled more after it seemed to work. i left the airflow open and only got a few drops at the connector. no dry hits so far too.
Hi @Spongebob
I think this is the Serpent Mini thread that @incredible_hullk was referring to
Have a look, it may give you some tips on your new tank
I think this is the Serpent Mini thread that @incredible_hullk was referring to
Have a look, it may give you some tips on your new tank
This one is dedicated @Jos 
thanx mate 
my first try on the serpent mini 
coil is the one that came pre-installed (don't know what it is) and cotton is also what was sent (also don't know) 
does she vape good? 
Hell yeah!!!! Just find that she gets a bit hot? Is this normal or due to the tipe of coil??? But this is a keeper for sure
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thanx mate 
my first try on the serpent mini 
coil is the one that came pre-installed (don't know what it is) and cotton is also what was sent (also don't know) 
does she vape good? 
Hell yeah!!!! Just find that she gets a bit hot? Is this normal or due to the tipe of coil??? But this is a keeper for sure
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Only 13 watts,wow!This one is dedicated @Jos
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I gotta get my 22 out of mothballs.
Haha
that was just to check the coil ohms currently running at 22 watts
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that was just to check the coil ohms currently running at 22 watts
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Does she leak ???This one is dedicated @Jos
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Nopenot a drop now if someone can tell me how to get the @#$% grub screws out, that would be awesome........
i must have tried EVERY single allen key and hex set in the house and NOTHING FITS.....
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not a drop now if someone can tell me how to get the @#$% grub screws out, that would be awesome........
i must have tried EVERY single allen key and hex set in the house and NOTHING FITS.....
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Nope
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I use that T shaped screw driver that came with the box.
Oh no, if u were anywhere near me I would have shared mine with u, I would have got a chance to see a non leaking serpent miniI did not get one?
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. I am guessing the seller dint give u one with the tank. U can always visit a vape shop, get those screws out and may be put some standard ones in there.
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vapour is so hot it burns my tongue and mouth
I cannot remember bud - haven't used the tank in ages.
I should be a fused clapton of some sorts. Perhaps its better to remove it and replace it with a simple Ni80 24g - 7 wrag 2.5 ID - should come in at about 0.4 -0.5 ohms.
I should be a fused clapton of some sorts. Perhaps its better to remove it and replace it with a simple Ni80 24g - 7 wrag 2.5 ID - should come in at about 0.4 -0.5 ohms.
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