Out of all the different problems that can happen with your vaping device, a leaking vape is surely one of the most annoying. Although e-liquid is definitely more affordable today than it was in the past, it certainly isn’t cheap – and you don’t want to lose any if you can avoid it. A leaking vape can also be incredibly messy if it happens to dump vape juice in your pocket or on a table. Needless to say, it’s a situation that you definitely want to prevent – and in this article, we’re going to provide some advice that can help you do exactly that.
Every type of vaping device leaks for a slightly different set of reasons, which means that your approach for troubleshooting the problem should vary depending on what you’re using. With that in mind, we’re going to break this article up into three sections that explain how to fix a leaking vape tank, pod system or disposable vape. Before we dive in, though, let’s talk about some of the general reasons why vaping devices leak.
Why Do Vaping Devices Leak?
There are many different types of vaping device on the market today. Before we discuss how to resolve leaking issues with specific types of vapes, though, we’d like to talk about the subject in more general terms because all vaping devices leak for the same reasons. Here’s what they are.
Why Is My Vape Tank Leaking?
If you have a leaking vape tank, the first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that the e-liquid you’re using is appropriate for your hardware. If you’re using a large sub-ohm tank – and your coil has very wide wick openings – you’ll generally want to use a thicker vape juice. Most e-liquid uses a combination of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG) as a base. VG is the thicker of those two liquids, which means that an e-liquid containing a higher percentage of VG will be thicker than one containing mostly PG.
If you’re using a sub-ohm vape tank, you should generally fill it with a vape juice containing at least 50 percent VG. A thinner e-liquid may seep through the wick, flooding the coil and leaking out the tank’s bottom air vents. If you often hear a gurgling noise when you vape, it’s likely that the e-liquid you’re using is too thin.
If you’re certain that the e-liquid you’re using has the correct thickness for your tank, the next step is to disassemble the tank and take a closer look. Follow these steps to find a potential problem with your tank.
Why Is My Pod System Leaking?
A typical vape tank has a large hole at the top and several large airflow vents at the bottom. When you think about it, it’s actually surprising that leaking vape tanks are so rare. Compared to tanks, though, vape pods are even more leak proof. You’ll rarely encounter a leaky vape pod – and yet, it does happen from time to time.
Note that when we discuss leaking vape pods, it’s important to note that there’s no need to be concerned unless you remove the pod from your device and find a large volume of e-liquid under it. It’s normal to find a little condensation under the base of a pod, and you can remove it easily with a cotton swab.
If you experience a major leak with a pod system, follow these steps to troubleshoot it.
Why Is My Disposable Vape Leaking?
One of the greatest things about disposable vapes is that they’re some of the most leak-resistant devices on the market. A disposable vape usually holds its vape juice in a fabric wick wrapped around the atomizer coil, and that design is perfect for leak prevention because if the wick were to drip at all, that would usually happen before the wick was installed in the device. It’s always possible to encounter an exception, though, so here’s what you could do if you have a leaking disposable vape.
