Leaking Tank or Pod

Before you start filling your tank with E-Liquid, it's important to first close the airflow control. If you don't, you might experience both leaking and flooding of your coil, as there will be no vacuum inside the tank to ensure that your E-Liquid stays inside.

Note: This tip is specific for vapers using a device with a tank. This does not apply pod devices. 

After you've filled your tank or pod, ensure that the filling port or cap on your tank is fully closed before using it.

If the cap or port is not closed correctly, you're almost guaranteed to experience some leaking, as again, there will be no vacuum inside the tank. Make sure that you first close the filling port, then open up the airflow (not the other way around). 

This ensures a proper vacuum seal which will hold your E-Liquid in place.

For those using a tank, ensure that everything is secured tightly, including the base and top of the tank, as well as the coil itself. Double check that everything is screwed on straight and that there are no gaps or cross-threading.

For those using pods with changeable coils (especially press-fit coils), ensure that the coil is properly seated inside the pod. Often times, it may appear that the coil is in place when it isn't fully pushed in.

You might not have heard this one before. When filling your tank, it's important to ensure that you're not overfilling it. 

You should only fill your tank or pod to a maximum of 80-90% of its total capacity. 

Overfilling will prohibit a natural vacuum from forming inside the reservoir, which can lead to leakage and flooding from the coil.

Make sure that you're using the correct vape coil for the type of E-Liquid that you're using. This is one of the biggest causes of leaky vape tanks. 

For example, sub-ohm coils are intended for thicker 70%+ VG E-Liquids (like shortfills). Using a 50%+ PG E-Liquid like a Nic Salt with a sub-ohm coil will cause leaking. 

If the tank comes with more than one coil supplied, check the difference between the coils before using them to ensure that you have the correct E-Liquid type. 

The same should be done when buying coils, as most tanks and kits offer several options. If you're experiencing a lot of leaking, it could be that you are using an E-Liquid that's too thin for your coil. 

DTL (Direct-to-Lung) devices and coils vape differently compared to MTL (Mouth-to-Lung) devices and coils. 

DTL devices are meant to be vaped directly into the lungs like a shisha pipe, while MTL devices are meant to be vaped like a cigarette, into the mouth first before being inhaled into the lungs (imagine sipping on a straw). 

If you vape a DTL device like you would a cigarette, E-Liquid will build up around the coil and cause both leaking and spitback.

More information on the difference vaping styles can be found in our comprehensive guide: What is MTL & DTL Vaping?

While it's crucial to always prime new coils before using them, you can overdo it. If you over-prime your coils with too much E-Liquid, you risk flooding the coil and causing leaking and spitback. 

If this happens, we recommend placing a couple of pieces of kitchen roll below the tank (or wherever your airflow valve is located). Blow hard into the tank, and the excess E-Liquid should come out the airflow holes and into your piece of kitchen roll. 

After this, roll up another piece of kitchen roll and stick it inside the mouthpiece of the tank, then roll it around to soak up any excess E-Liquid that's left over.

Store your device upright when it's not in use, if possible. This is especially important for those using tanks. Most vape tanks are designed to be stored upright and are prone to leaking if left on their side. 

If you're planning on storing your vape for more than a day or two, be sure to empty it first. 

When left swimming in E-Liquid for long periods of time, the coil will eventually flood, causing the E-Liquid to try to escape from any hole it can (which is usually the airflow holes). 

Aside from this causing leaking, it'll also degrade your coils, so it's best practice to always store your vape empty.

If you're using a tank, check that all seals and O-rings are intact. If any of them are broken or damaged, you can replace them with the spare ones that are usually supplied with the tank or vape kit.

If none of these tips help and you're still experiencing issues, reach out and contact us by phone, email, or live chat and one of our expert team members will be happy to assist.