aqua clone leaking-flooding

[vapeguy]

I got this in a trade a couple of days ago set it up using silica tucked into the 4 channels. Filled and all I'm getting is leaking out the air holes flooding and no or little vapour

[richvapers]

Hi vapeguy

Not Got an aqua RBA and the set up from the fasttech site on these? is a bit different from the kayfuns.
My kayfun was leaking from the air hole, and the culprit was the small o-ring in the top section.
the aquas seem to rely also on the o-ring of the Drip tip.
Have you tried doing a chimney build with this? has worked well in me kayfun and not a leak in sight.
The thing with these RBA'S is they are dependent on so many o-rings to get that air tight seal

Here is the video by rip tripper   chimney micro coil

Hope this helps.....Cheers Rick

[vapeguy]

Cheers ill take a look

[NickIcon]

One of the issues with the Aqua is that adjusting the airflow control also contracts or expands the juice reservoir.

When I fill mine it always leaks at first but I've found I can minimise the leaking by filling it like this:

1. Remove top cap
2. Screw tank section all the way down (closing the air flow)
3. Fill (not to the brim - leave a little breathing room)
4. Put top cap back on and just give it a turn or so to make sure the thread has caught
5. Hold top cap and turn the tank section only (opening the air flow) until air flow is fully open
6. Screw top cap back on all the way
7. Blow out excess liquid onto a bit of kitchen roll by blowing through the top

Works well enough for me but I've heard some folks fill it from the bottom to avoid the leaking.

Also - don't fiddle with the air flow too much once full as this can force liquid up into the chamber and cause gurgling/leaking.

When the Aqua vapes well it vapes really well so I reckon it's worth tinkering with a little. Shame it's a bit let down by this issue though.