{"id":337,"date":"2019-07-27T17:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atmosrx.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2020-10-06T19:49:30","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T19:49:30","slug":"how-to-fix-your-leaking-vape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atmosrx.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-fix-your-leaking-vape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Your Leaking Vape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vaporizers are amazing devices, but they\u2019re not indestructible. Sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atmosrx.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/20\/fix-common-vaping-problems\/\">improper care<\/a> or just plain unfortunate circumstances can lead to a leaking vape device. Devices that are no longer watertight can end up leaking. Leaks can manifest as spitting or popping, both of which are uncomfortable and messy nuisances. The good news is that when you notice any of these symptoms, all is not lost. It is possible to fix or at least mitigate a leaking vape.<\/p>\n<p>What causes leaks?<\/p>\n<p>Leaks and all their ugly side effects occur when vape juice escapes from your tank. There are a few reasons why this might happen.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Tank damage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the simplest and most common cause of leaks. If your tank has cracked, e-juice will surely leak out. When you notice a leak, give your tank a good once over. If you see any obvious damage, go in for a replacement. One of the biggest draws of vape mods is the ability to replace the various disparate parts, either for customization or, as is the case in this instance, repairs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Incorrect e-juice<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Something that might sneak up on you is the percent of your vape juice. This varies from device to device, but you usually won\u2019t want to dip below 70 percent VG. Anything much lower will be more likely to leak given its thin viscosity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Defective coil head<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure your coil head is screwed on properly. If the leaking persists, try a different coil.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Worn out O-ring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another common leak culprit. If O-rings become damaged or fall off entirely, it will compromise the air seal on your device. The good news is that O-rings are cheap and easy to replace. <a href=\"\/all-accessories\/spare-\/-replacement-parts\">Replacement parts<\/a> in general are not hard to come by for most devices.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Improper wicking<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a rebuildable atomizer, you\u2019re in charge of your own wick. If you haven\u2019t used enough cotton, you\u2019ll be likely to experience leaks. If you\u2019re new to rebuildable atomizers, perfecting the wicking process could entail some trial and error.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simple tips to combat leaks<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes damage just happens and there\u2019s nothing you can do about it. But many leaks are the result of improper usage. You can prevent or fix leaks by following some simple tricks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Use a lid<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your vape device is pressurized to a certain extent, and if you leave it uncapped for too long, e-juice will begin to leak out.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Keep your tank standing tall<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your tank is full of airflow holes and if your device spends enough time on its side, you\u2019re setting yourself up for inevitable leakage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Clean your chimney<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chimney refers to your central airflow tube. E-juice shouldn\u2019t be in this tube, but sometimes it gets there by mistake. Take a clean paper towel to your chimney if you notice any e-juice and you\u2019ll be good to go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaporizers are amazing devices, but they\u2019re not indestructible. 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