Newbie ready to quit vaping already (Gpriv 2 leak)

[Cliffyboy1962]

If your modern stock coil sub-ohm tank has a good, non-defective coil that hasn't been compromised by accidental dry-hitting and burning of the cotton, and the recommended ratio juice is being used, then there is no reason why your coil should leak, even when you remove the negative pressure on the tank side of the coil's wick barrier, during refilling.

Shutting the airflow holes which are on the chimney side of the coils wick barrier, does not alter the air pressure on the chimney side because the chimney side is still open to atmosphere through the chimney itself. So, you might ask, what does closing off the airflow holes during refilling actually achieve? Well apart from actually holding back any leaked juice from exiting the tank until you open them again, absolutely nothing.

So to say it is good practice to close off your airflow holes when refilling is like saying "you must throw salt over your shoulder if you spill it" Just an old wives tale.

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

@vapellie is absolutely right, dont let it put you off.
And my Smok TFV8 Big Baby Beast is also in the naughty drawer for causing me various issues, one of which is the expensive and unreliable coils.

I hear you there regarding the expensive and unreliable coils!

I love my smok tanks, especially the TF V12 Prince, I have had 3 come with various mods and the X6 0.15ohm Sextuple Coils all lasted less than a day (not even chain vaped).
It's unbelievable, the engineering and machining that goes into making these coils is outstanding yet they are simply crap and Smok decided to sell in 3 packs instead of 5 so shitter coil for more dosh - nice one Smok.

I simply stick to RBA's on all my smok tanks but even then it's not always plain sailing.

But all that said, no way would I quit Vaping over Smoking - stick with it, it gets better & better in my experience as you resolve problems and progress.

 

[RaymondoBeyondo]

@Cliffyboy1962 thats interesting.
Perhaps I should point out that I do throw salt over my shoulder if I spill some.
I don't expect that will help with a leaky tank though.

 

[Cliffyboy1962]

@Cliffyboy1962 thats interesting.
Perhaps I should point out that I do throw salt over my shoulder if I spill some.

So do I

 

[newvaper86]

Just bumping this up to say about the outcome. Thanks for the advice peeps.

When first used, the coil was stock and already in the xbaby. All ready to go right?

From today's outcome (5 months later) I think the damage was already done before I even became aware.

I'm gathering that probably around day 2 of use, that's when leaking started, but I only became aware of it on day 5 (When so much had leaked into the device, it was coming out the vent at the bottom).

I cleaned the device out as best as I could when I stopped using it at all 5 months ago. The hassle in all fairness was a bit too frustrating and I put it away to continue smoking cigarettes, with the intention of trying it again at a later date.


That "later date" was today. Tried powering the device on.... dead..... Tried charging.... No screen lighting up....definitely dead.

Looking online, this issue for the device isn't entirely uncommon. Which is all the more frustrating as it's the last thing a newbie vaper needs.

Anyway, with £80 down the drain, I have really been put off vaping and for the time being will continue with cigarettes.

Thanks

 

[Leni]

I hope at some point in the future - sooner rather than later - you decide to have another go at ditching the cigs.

In truth, I think the problem is that you started out with inappropriate kit for a complete beginner. Whether that was your choice, or you were given crappy advice in a vape shop, I don't know. There are plenty of devices that are far, far easier to use, and more reliable, straight out of the box. And there are plenty of knowledgeable folks on here to advise you if you ever want to have another go.

 

[Cliffyboy1962]

Anyway, with £80 down the drain, I have really been put off vaping and for the time being will continue with cigarettes.

Thanks

Just out of interest, as I haven't bought ciggies for a while, How long will it be before you've spent another £80.00 on fags? and how much money have you spent on fags since February?

I just wondered if you would consider that money wasted? I know I would.