Brand new Smok X8 coil is stuck?

[McArthur]

I've just purchased a brand new Smok X8 with the TFV8 X-BABY coil and I've been using it for about 4 days and now I need to change the coil. I've dismantled it but the coil is literally stuck. I can't get any grip to remove the coil and I've tried everything - even pliers won't get it to budge! Any ideas?

I'm half tempted to return it to the shop I purchased it from but thought I'd see if anybody had any ideas first.

Many thanks.

 

[Joe 90]

Try wrapping a elastic band round it you may get better grip
Also stick it in freezer for about 15 mins and try again

 

[akira181]

If it's the same tank I'm thinking of, I had a similar issue when it was brand new. The prefitted coil was stuck and I had to remove the glass to get a better grip on the coil.

Used the coils that came in the box then stuck it on my vape graveyard shelf. Haven't used it since, I wasn't a fan.

 

[McArthur]

If it's the same tank I'm thinking of, I had a similar issue when it was brand new. The prefitted coil was stuck and I had to remove the glass to get a better grip on the coil.

Used the coils that came in the box then stuck it on my vape graveyard shelf. Haven't used it since, I wasn't a fan.

This is it. Completely stuck to the top cap

 

[fasteddy]

Use some pliers on the coil, it won't matter if you damage that, and wrap a rubber band or glove around the tank portion.

 

[akira181]

Looks similar to what happened to mine. Rubber band tight round the top cap for better grip or wrap in a cloth and grip with pliers or similar (don't be too excessive if doing the latter as you can still mark/scratch the top cap through the cloth with pliers). Then take a pair of pliers to the coil and give it a right good twist. (Righty tighty, lefty loosey)

I had to brute force mine the first time, think there was some debris left over from manufacturing in the threads. That's also one of the couple reasons why I don't like the tank.

 

[fyslexic ducker]

It could be that this is a new design feature by smok to make thier coils last longer,innovation keeps changing the vape experiance...

 

[McArthur]

Looks similar to what happened to mine. Rubber band tight round the top cap for better grip or wrap in a cloth and grip with pliers or similar (don't be too excessive if doing the latter as you can still mark/scratch the top cap through the cloth with pliers). Then take a pair of pliers to the coil and give it a right good twist. (Righty tighty, lefty loosey)

I had to brute force mine the first time, think there was some debris left over from manufacturing in the threads. That's also one of the couple reasons why I don't like the tank.

Two pairs of circular grip pliers and I've finally managed to get it off! They must have been machine tightened! Phew

 

[akira181]

well done, probably the same issue as mine. Debris on the threads jamming the coil. The next ones should come out easier

 

[Myashey]

If it happens again, put some juice on the threads before installing a new coil, it will act as lubricant.