Griffin 25 Plus Leak?

[mrbanhbao]

Hey Everyone,
I been using the Griffin 25 plus for about a month now and I can't figure out why e-liquids keeps building up underneath the airflow control ring. Is that considered a leak or is that normal? I tried putting more cotton and but with no luck. Liquids would seep through the seam of the airflow control ring NOT the airflow ring holes. I tried changing out the O-rings that is right under the deck and it made no difference. Anyone has any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[b.m.]

The Griffin's can be tricky to get just right.How long are you leaving your tails on the wicks?When i got my first Griffin,i seen several say to cut them just below the ring,but i always had leaks like that.Now,i run my tails all the way to the bottom of the channels,and leave them fairly thick,and don't get the leaking/seeping anymore,unless i cut them a bit too thin.

 

[Deryan3]

I found what works for me is pretty much the same technique as b.m, my wicks are not snug but just a bit loose and close to the bottom past the ring, fluffed out to cover juice intake area.

 

[mrbanhbao]

I found what works for me is pretty much the same technique as b.m, my wicks are not snug but just a bit loose and close to the bottom past the ring, fluffed out to cover juice intake area.

I don't have rings on my griffin 25 plus. I think you guys are talking about the previous model the Griffin 25. Mine is just a well type.

 

[Deryan3]

You are correct, I was referring to the previous model, hopefully someone will advise you on your model.

 

[b.m.]

I don't have rings on my griffin 25 plus. I think you guys are talking about the previous model the Griffin 25. Mine is just a well type.

The same theory should apply to both though.Think of the top of the well as the ring,if the wick is just below that top edge,then next rewick,push the tails farther down in there.I don't have the plus,but looking at the picture,it appears the same technique would work there too.

 

[Chodi]

I have the 25 plus also. Since you have checked the o-rings then it must be the build. The 25 plus is very easy to wick. There are dozens of videos so I won't spend time here on that. One of the easiest problems with this velocity deck is the placement of the coils on the post. You need to make sure they are very close to the post but not touching. Place them a few mm higher on the post to allow for the cotton to easily flow into the wick channels. Make sure the wick is touching the bottom of the channels. Also tuck the wick under the posts on each side and fill that area with the wick. Any open area in the channel without sufficient cotton will cause the leaking you describe. If you get some cotton blocking the side posts, even a little, it can cause leaking. Make sure your cotton is passing under the posts tucked in nicely filling those areas.

 

[NU_FTW]

Hey Everyone,
I been using the Griffin 25 plus for about a month now and I can't figure out why e-liquids keeps building up underneath the airflow control ring. Is that considered a leak or is that normal? I tried putting more cotton and but with no luck. Liquids would seep through the seam of the airflow control ring NOT the airflow ring holes. I tried changing out the O-rings that is right under the deck and it made no difference. Anyone has any suggestions? Thanks.

ive been running griffin, griffin 25, and griffin 25+ for quite some time, currently have 2 of each.

The tip/trick i learned with the 25 was to make sure the wicks are not touching the air flow tubes like hanging over the top edge if that makes sense. the wicks can touch the sides but if they are touching the top edge the wicks will drop little bits of juice straight down. running 2 25+ right now with zero leaks. Wicks i take a pair of sissors and cut straight up from the outside edge of the entire base, not just outside the build deck but alligned with the edge of the base of the tank itself. after tucking priming i adjust the wick to make sure it isnt touching the air flow on the top, using a precision flat head i basically just gently move it to either side and poke the flat head between the air flow chimney and the wick to create enough separation that the wick doesnt treat the air flow as part of the wick itself. I forget which griffin build video that turned me onto this practice but it has worked great!

 

[NU_FTW]

The same theory should apply to both though.Think of the top of the well as the ring,if the wick is just below that top edge,then next rewick,push the tails farther down in there.I don't have the plus,but looking at the picture,it appears the same technique would work there too.

The 25+ doesnt have the same juice wells. It is essentially like an RDA with the raised air flow tubes and at the bottom of the RDA are holes that lead down to the juice flow... it isnt the same wicking at all. I rather enjoy the 25+ over the 25 the wicking is easier, less finicky, and way better wicking in general. All you do is just lay the wick down so that it is there you dont force it down with any pressure trying to poke through to anything.

 

[mrbanhbao]

I been using Griffin pre-built clapton coils which has a 2.6 mm inner diameter. Ran out so I order a roll of Lightning Vape 25 ft. fused clapton coils. Wrapped them around a 3 mm rod and it allowed me to use more cotton for wicking. Wicked it last night and through out the day today, i haven't seen any e-liquid seeping through. But I'll give it a few more days to see if its completely stopped.

 

[MagicJosh]

I own a griffin clone that has some problems like this. The bottom isn't press fit enough. Maybe the official versions have the same problems.

 

[NU_FTW]

I own a griffin clone that has some problems like this. The bottom isn't press fit enough. Maybe the official versions have the same problems.

You mean to tell me a chinese company is cloning a 20-30 dollar tank made in china??? How cheap was it?

Regarding the leaking... in my experience the leaking comes down the air flow tubes when the wicks touch the tops/top edge.

Is your juice control really loose? is it a regular griffin or a 25 or 25 plus.. there are differences.

There is a way to adjust the press fitting but care must be taken.

 

[MagicJosh]

You mean to tell me a chinese company is cloning a 20-30 dollar tank made in china??? How cheap was it?

Regarding the leaking... in my experience the leaking comes down the air flow tubes when the wicks touch the tops/top edge.

Is your juice control really loose? is it a regular griffin or a 25 or 25 plus.. there are differences.

There is a way to adjust the press fitting but care must be taken.

Yes its a clone from China. I paid 9 dollars for it. I wrapped a piece of Kanthol in-between the airflow and the base and it works perfect. But It came with similar problems this one he's writing about. Here is a picture of my deformed clone! Though, I got it to work!

 

[NU_FTW]

Yes its a clone from China. I paid 9 dollars for it. I wrapped a piece of Kanthol in-between the airflow and the base and it works perfect. But It came with similar problems this one he's writing about. Here is a picture of my deformed clone! Though, I got it to work!

that can be fixed properly fyi a board on top of velocity post s and some tapping until you snug the press fitting. Assuming it is closed that is in press fitting don't over do it otherwise it won't spin for juice flow control

 

[mrbanhbao]

You mean to tell me a chinese company is cloning a 20-30 dollar tank made in china??? How cheap was it?

Regarding the leaking... in my experience the leaking comes down the air flow tubes when the wicks touch the tops/top edge.

Is your juice control really loose? is it a regular griffin or a 25 or 25 plus.. there are differences.

There is a way to adjust the press fitting but care must be taken.

I have the Griffin 25 Plus.

 

[NU_FTW]

I have the Griffin 25 Plus.

me too! 2 of them infact

 

[NU_FTW]

leak free and never a dry hit