Griffin 25 top airflow leak!

[jtc]

I've been using the griffin 25 for a week now. It's performing awesomely with dual claptons and the best vape I've had to date.
But there's one big con!
If I pull the deck to work on it and turn the tank upside down, it slowly leaks juice out of the top airflow.
I'm using three of these and they all do it.
It's such a shame as otherwise I'm very happy but this con is annoying.
I kind of wish I'd gone for the 25 without top airflow now.
How or why none of the youtube reviewers have mentioned this I just don't know.
Anyway I thought I'd share this as it's something to consider if anyone is interested in buying one

[car147]

jtc, i have the same tank and had an issue at first where i did not wick it enough and as soon as i started using it the damn thing emptied it's guts all over me

I since found out this is one tank you have to use more cotton with, and was told to make sure that you can visibly see the juice slots are filled with cotton, you cannot get away with the cotton just in the juice channels as other tanks seem to prefer.

After i had done that i have never had an issue, dunno if this will solve your problem but maybe worth a try as it's a good tank imo.

[jtc]

No it's not that.
Ive tried all kinds of wicking and I get better performance from poking the wicks just into the ring. Though it has to be a good job then it doesn't leak at all there.
No this is when you turn the tank upside down after pulling the deck.
So basically the juice I was hoping will keep while I rewick.
But no!
It seeps out through the top airflow holes.
Grrrrr it's so annoying

[car147]

Strange jtc, just tried mine and it doesn't do it.

[jtc]

Leave it a few minutes please mate
All three of mine do

[tsoko]

Oh dear I have just ordered one of these.

[jtc]

Yeah it's like the top cap doesn't seal properly around the top of the chimney.
The o-rings are there but......

[sydsut]

here's a solution, vape the entire tank then change the wick.

[jtc]

May 14, 2016 22:41:13 GMT sydsut said:

here's a solution, vape the entire tank then change the wick.

Yes I have thought of that one but it's still annoying.
Think I'll be selling them soon

[catface26]

Have you tried replacing the o ring on the top cap? I got a brand new 22mm version recently and it was leaking from the seal between the glass and the base. I knew I was wicking it right so I swapped out the o ring with one of the spares and it solved the issue. I know your leaking is in a different place but worth a go. Best tank I've tried to date. Loving it!

[mike weaver93]

I found a solution to fix my Griffin leaking..

A bit fiddly, but... I use a bottom fill method...

Remove the deck and chimney, hold the glass tank, and fill..

Close the juice channel, and airflow...

When flipped over, let it rest 5 minutes....

Couple of primer puffs, then slightly open the juice channels...

Done...

[anon4]

Lol just recieved a cheap clone I gambled on and it doesn't do this afc leaking. It's really well made actually

[jtc]

They sold or redundant now
Herakles rta2 all the way

[anon4]

Jun 14, 2016 17:27:08 GMT jtc said:

They sold or redundant now
Herakles rta2 all the way

Yeah that will be my next probably