ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hey guys, a buddy of mine and I both use different variances of Kanger tanks. Since we are both relatively new to the vape world these are kinda where we have started off. The question I have is about the heads on specifically the Evod 2, Protank 3, and Aerotank. All of these take the same heads. I have noticed that you need to be really careful when putting them in because if you get a small gauge in that bottom "plug" piece, not he o-ring above the heads, but the bottom rubber boot piece. If this gets a small nick or cut in it the heads seem to flood and then are no good. Has anyone else had this issue and if so have you found any way to remedy this? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!! Vape on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 That's a new one on me. I go through probably 12-15 a month and never had that happen. How would you damage the bottom of the coil? I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 When you look at the bottom of the head there is an upper white rubber/silicone ring and then the underneath that below the threads there is another rubber "plug" with a metal piece that fits inside of it. The piece that seems to continually get damaged is the rubber/silicone boot that separates the two leads from the coils. This is the piece that I have noticed getting a VERY small cut or nick in it and the heads flood and the juice will seep onto the top of the 510 connection on your battery or in the instance of the AeroTank the air regulation part. Mtdobies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I would check for irregularities in your tank causing this I guess. I have 4 KPT 2s and 8 Davides in regular rotation and change my coils about every 4-5 tankfuls and never had that happen, and I have been though a LOT of coils. I change them when the taste starts to fade since they are so cheap but have never had any problems like the one you are experiencing. Hopefully someone else can be more helpful than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks for the input! I have had this happen on four separate tanks now. Two Evod 2's, an Aero, and a Protank 3 Mini. Perhaps I just need to be a little more careful. I would post a pic of one of the damaged coils but I haven't figured out how to upload one on here yet. Once I do I will snap a pic of a damaged coil and see if anyone else can shed some light. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'd suggest checking the 510 connection on your device. Seems like that may be the common element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thats a good thought too Fish, I will recommend that to my buddy who is having the same issue. The only problem is that on the AeroTank the airflow controller is what the head screws into and it is protected from the mod. On the Evod2 and KPT3 Mini this could be an issue though. I'll check it out on my buddy's mod. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 And if you find the problem and get it fixed, you can find the small white rubber insulator here: http://shop.lightningvapes.com/products/resistance-coil-insulator-10-pack-ce-type-atty-s-eg-protank-evod-t3-etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Perfect!!! Thanks Joshua!!! I wasn't sure if it was possible to buy those little insulators. I would like to take a run at rebuilding some of these instead of just tossing them and buying new heads. Thanks a ton for the link! Joshuab3687 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Please let us know what you find out. It does seem like an unusual issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Also, looking at the link you just sent the insulators that are getting damaged are definitely silicone, I may order a few rubber ones and see if they hold up a bit better. Thanks again! Will do Fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richstag Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I am Ryan's friend. What I see as the problem is not the larger insulator but the small o-ring at the bottom of the unit located nearest the 510 contact area when assembled as a unit. This small O-ring seems to get snagged by the outer threads of the batter or simply deformed through light handling. Seems like a week link. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Can you post a pic of your coil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I haven't been able to find any suitable o-rings for that. I looked for those a while back and never could come up with a direct replacement for them. You may need to see if a Lowes or Home depot has em. Sorry Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richstag Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I tried copying Flickr BBcode and tried uploading under the allowable file size. No such luck on either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeVapor Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Joshua, Kevin was a little confused about the damaged part. The area that seems to be causing the issue is the insulator, the same thing that you sent the link for a replacement for. They get a little tiny puncture or nick in them and then leak. I will try to figure out a way to post a pic of one of the damaged ones once I get home. Thanks again guys! Joshuab3687 and Mtdobies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richstag Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Yeah I was very wrong. It looked like an O-ring then Ryan showed me its actually an full sized insulator. Got the picture to upload. Its the seal closest to the foreground in this attached pic. Now that I know its not just a flimsy ring it makes less sense. image by Richstag, on Flickr Edited April 28, 2014 by Richstag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ok, let's reset.... These coil heads will gurgle a lil when the tank gets fairly low at times. Also, if condonsation build up in the center tube/drip tip area over the day/night. By flooding do you meen juice leaking all over the place, or just a slight gurgle when vapeing and maybe a lil bit on the 510 connection for your device? Not pooling in the connection, just damp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Im curious if those are genuine Kangar coils. All the Kangars I have, the insulator is pure white and the post is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richstag Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well it was different for the Evod2. That one just leaked a little all the time. Then when the seal got nicked it would empty the canister quickly. You could sit it off the battery on a table fully 'sealed' and it would empty onto the table. This Protank 3 Mini has been awesome. It didn't leak, gurgle or anything even using it until it was empty. Then today Ryan took it off and to try it on his battery and back on mine it emptied out into the battery. Sorry for my confusion at the beginning. I haven't ripped one of these apart yet.I would be curious too. It is proper form to mention vendors on this site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Mtdobies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtdobies Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 All mine look like jeffs does, the pictured one is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 So are these the dual bottom coil heads? Mtdobies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richstag Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yes, they are supposed to be 1.5ohm dual bottom coils. I sure hope these aren't counterfeit because one is from a very well known online dealer and the other is from a very well known local lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Mine are single coil.....ETA... yay I got tapatalk to work lol Mtdobies, Joshuab3687 and Tam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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