/vape/ - Vape

Sounds like the coils are getting flooded. Either you're dropping juice in the wrong place or something is wrong with the wick. Firstly what tank are you using?

>>3733

>They all tell me coils should last 2-4 weeks, but to me, based on my experience that's must be fucking bullshit.

It'll largely depend on what kind of flavors you're using, but yeah, that is fucking bullshit. On pre-made coils, I never went more than about a week before it'd start tasting nasty and I'd get reduced flavor/vapor. I tried cleaning them, but that didn't really help. The only thing that helped me was moving up to a RBA where I could make my own coils.

I've been using the same sleeper coil for 2 1/2 months. The only incentive there is to change them is boredom/experimentation.

As for your tank leaking, we'd have to know what kind of tank you're using. I suspect you're on something like a Protank, in which case either your having a problem with your seals - or you're getting fluid down the chimney when you're refilling your tank.

There's two main ways I've seen seals fail. Either the coil is the right type for the tank, in which case the measurements will be off and you won't get a tight seal - or your over/under tightening the head into the tank and/or over/under tightening the tank on the mod. Undertightening can cause obvious gaps, but over-tightening can cause your seals to split or displace. Check to make sure they're still in good shape, and everything fits together snugly.

If you're tightening the tank onto the mod too tightly, the center pin can push up the coil head and cause leakage there as well.

>>3736

> the coil is the right type for the tank

Isn't, I mean… the coil ISN'T the right type for your tank…

>>3735

>>3736

Yes, thank you. Here is the exact tank I have (sorry for linking directly to a store page - I really don't mean to advertise or anything, but I figure this way might provide more information for you guys than if I, say, just took a picture and posted that):

http://www.hoosierecig.com/Smok-Tech-GBC-Bottom-coil-tank_p_834.html

As you can see it's a fairly cheap tank. I think one person commented it could have to do with the brand of the eliquid I've been using, and I think they may be onto something. In fact, the very first coil I had in my new device had some slightly nicer eliquid and that one lasted a good 2 weeks. Since then, however, I've resorted to using some cheap "Go smoke" and "Njoy" liquids from the gas station.

Could it really be as simple as getting better eliquid? I know I'm not filling the tank wrong – dripping liquid in the chimney, as I think someone put it – I'm not doing that. And I don't even fill the tank more than maybe 1/8th of the way. And there's no "wiggle room" with regard to the coil or the tank's attachments to their respective components, they don't wobble around or anything. Somehow I doubt I'm over tightening them, either, although I suppose that's possible but again, it seems unlikely in my opinion.

Please continue hepling or offer other suggestions if you have any, guys. I don't have many coils left and the whole issue just happened again today, it's frustrating and concerning too because I don't want to run out and be out of any/all means of vaping for a few days while waiting for more to ship.

Oh, and the coils are 2.4 ohms.

>>3743

>because your tank just can't deal with certain types of liquids.

But why? I'm just looking at the amount of seepage right now – this is the 5th coil in a row that lasted me 8 hours or less and it's just ridiculous. I want to understand why. It makes no sense.

>>3742

>And I don't even fill the tank more than maybe 1/8th of the way.

You should try to keep your tank at least 1/3 full at all times to prevent try hits.

Someone more experienced, please correct me if I'm wrong.