Clearomiser problem

[Scylla]

Nov 22, 2011 12:44:34 GMT Gordy said:

[if you look towards the top of the clearo

Ah, erm, um... It doesn't help that what I call the top other people call the bottom But I think I see what you mean now

Perpy, it's just me and my mental blocks. I've been expecting something to click for months, but I don't think it will because it doesn't have to, I've got fall-backs, if you see what I mean Need to be right up against it, atty-wise.

[Scylla]

Nov 22, 2011 14:09:50 GMT ian said:

Iput your bung back on.

Now yer talking my language Got it!

[ian]

Great stuff Scylla.It does make a massive difference with the slits widened in the bung.A great point from Gordy which i had forgot coz its just second nature to me now :)I hope you can get your clearomisers and tanks wicking better folks,good luck and it will work im sure.

[dave]

OK, I hate to admit defeat,so I tried to use the Gordy/ Ian method. On my ones (they are the XL's) the seal with the tiny filler holes is black for some reason. No matter how hard I tried I could not get it out! Perhaps a heavier duty tool than a paperclip is necessary!

[ian]

I always use a small phillips screwdriver for such jobs Dave.I find if you just lift the bung up with such an implement it lifts off perfectly.Infact i use my small screwdrivers on a daily basis for all the crazy tasks that are vaping related

[Perpetua]

A fine(ish) metal crochet hook is my vaping instrument of choice Dave.

[blakey]

Nov 22, 2011 21:56:59 GMT ian said:

I always use a small phillips screwdriver for such jobs Dave.I find if you just lift the bung up with such an implement it lifts off perfectly.Infact i use my small screwdrivers on a daily basis for all the crazy tasks that are vaping related

If the above doesn't work then screw a very thin screw into the hole and pull it out with some pliers

[bluemagnum]

Nov 22, 2011 15:22:18 GMT dave said:

OK, I hate to admit defeat,so I tried to use the Gordy/ Ian method. On my ones (they are the XL's) the seal with the tiny filler holes is black for some reason. No matter how hard I tried I could not get it out! Perhaps a heavier duty tool than a paperclip is necessary!

I've never seen a clearo with a black cap with the slots in. The black caps I've had fit over the white one and is just a seal. I take the white one out and just put the black one back, smooth side up with a drip tip.

[dave]

The black seal has filling holes in it, but there is something white underneath it - perhaps I should try a more determined assault on it with a screwdriver tomorrow - alas I can't lay my hands on a crochet hook but it sounds like the ideal tool!

[Gordy]

i use one of those teeth hook scraper things

[dave]

Well, full on determined assault this morning. The OH found me a stitch unpicking tool, I also attacked it with a small screwdriver. Still couldn't get the ***$$%5!*** seal out! However I did manage to seriously disturb it and it is now at a drunken angle with bits flaking off it and the top of the case is bent out! Unbelievably it is now vaping OK in fairly short bursts, with the added bonus that I managed to get a decent drip tip on it.
I don't think I am going to go through this again anytime soon!
Since you asked Ian, I will pm you when I put the rest of them up for swaps (I need to sort out a few other things to go as well)
Thanks again for everyone's help - the forum that keeps on giving

[dave]

An update. My modded (i.e. smashed up!) clearomizer is going great guns! In fact I have been using it nearly all day and am half way through a refill. Much to my amazement I have been really enjoying it - in fact is as good as anything I have tried (albeit a bit hit and miss) and I would have to say I prefer it to the tank/carto system I have (the challenger), which is just a bit "watery" for me.
So, major backtrack and a complete re-think - I may have to persist with these ???

[ian]

Great stuff Dave,im none the wiser what you have done to the clearomiser but as long as its vaping well then thats the main thing

[DiscoDes]

Nov 23, 2011 20:03:12 GMT dave said:

An update. My modded (i.e. smashed up!) clearomizer is going great guns! In fact I have been using it nearly all day and am half way through a refill. Much to my amazement I have been really enjoying it - in fact is as good as anything I have tried (albeit a bit hit and miss) and I would have to say I prefer it to the tank/carto system I have (the challenger), which is just a bit "watery" for me.
So, major backtrack and a complete re-think - I may have to persist with these ???

You've probably pulled the notched bung up a tad it may have been crimping the wick, so now it's not restricted it vapes better.

[Perpetua]

Excellent stuff Dave . . . they've been promoted from the Swapsies Drawer I take it now.