Has your tank sprung a leak? Here's why.
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A leaky kit is something that no vaper wants. While it’s natural for a slight build up of condensation to gather around your mouthpiece or under your pod, it’s still annoying. When this does happen, you might think ‘why is my e-cig leaking!?’. Well fear not, let’s look into all the reasons that can cause your device to leak.
The bung or top isn’t fitted properly
The coil needs changing
The next thing you should consider if your tank is leaking is how old your coil is. The older the wicking material inside gets, the less liquid it can absorb. That means that if it’s been in there a while then that could be the culprit. You should change your coil or pod roughly every 1-2 week, but your vaping style, liquid choice and what power setting you use can shorten this. Also, it’s a good idea to make sure that your coil is screwed or pushed in securely.
You’re overfilling your pods
If your kit uses pods, then overfilling them can actually cause leaking and flooding of the coil. When you top up your tank, the air pressure has to escape through a small hole. If you put too much liquid into it, the only place for the juice to go is through your coil, which will then leak out of the pod. You only have to leave a small gap, but this should help to keep your liquid in your kit.
If your device has a more traditional tank, a good habit to get into is closing the airflow when you fill it. This helps to keep the tank sealed when you screw the top back on.
Power settings are too low
Different resistances of coils need to be run at their own power levels. This can often be found written on the side or bottom of the coil.
If you run one too high, then the coil will burn, but if you don’t have enough power then the liquid won’t vaporise fast enough. This leads to leaking as the juice will just pass through the coil.
You’re vaping like a smoker
Drawing too hard on a coil may cause the liquid to pool inside of it and leak out. There is also the chance that you’re not taking long enough draws. This is often the habit of new vapers who have just quit smoking.
The reason that this is an issue is because the coil needs time to heat up, allowing the liquid to vapourise. If you take short drags, then it will pool in the coil and cause it to leak.
Using the wrong e-liquids
If you use an e-liquid that’s too thick for your coil, then it will burn out a lot faster. But, if you’re using a juice that’s too thin, then it will leak straight through and begin to drip out of your device. Different atomisers are used best with their own liquid ratios. Here’s a brief summary to help you choose the best one for your kit.
| Coil Resistance | Ratio of Liquid (PG:VG) |
| 1.5ohm – 0.6ohm | 70/30, 60/40, 50/50 |
| 0.6ohm – 0.15ohm | 50/50, 40/60, 30/70 |
Basically, the lower the resistance of the coil is then the thicker (higher in VG) the liquid needs to be.
The kit is on its side
When you’re using a kit that has a sliding top fill, such as the Eleaf EVIO Pod (pictured) or TECC D20, it can leak a little when left on its side. As a rule of thumb, always try to keep your kit upright at all times. If your kits charge port is at the bottom, then you won’t have much choice. You could remove the tank/pod just in case.
There’s an issue with your tank
If your kit uses a tank with glass, then it’ll have seals. Sometimes, these can fail if they get old or haven’t been installed properly. Have a look at the rubber at the top and bottom to make sure that they’re still intact.
Speaking of glass tanks, if you’re experiencing leaking then a crack can be the source. Even a little hairline split can cause your kit to pour liquid.
And that’s it! Hopefully we’ve given you the answers to stop your e-cig leaking. If you need anymore help, feel free to contact us. Our friendly customer service team are always happy to help.
