Removing CE2 from MAP tank?

[Papa Lazarou]

Has anyone got any tips for easily removing the CE2 from inside a map tank?

I have done it by screwing it to an old broken mod and trying to pull it out by "wiggling and pulling" but it was a real struggle and wouldn't move at all (I was putting quite a lot of force into it). I don't have a vice, so I ended up using the edge of a door to support the bottom of the tank and pulled the mod towards me and it came free suddenly (destroying the old CE2 insert in the process).

It was very hard to get a new insert in (I had to use a rubber mallet) and so I know it's going to be difficult next time it needs to be changed.

There must be a better way

Thanks

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Bump. Has no-one run into problems changing the insert on a MAP tank??

 

[PKZap27]

Here is my solution to this problem.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/182478-hybrid-tank-mod-map-tank-gp-ssr.html

See post 17 on page #2 specifically; however I would read the whole thread.

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I've used some VG on the two parts as a lubricant, which has made it easier to service it.

I've also used a small open end wrench placed over the CE2 and a small hammer to tap it into the derlin cap.

PK

 

[PKZap27]

Here's a video of Bruce from COV showing how to service the MAP Tank.

Map Tank !



PK

 

[Valsacar]

Has anyone got any tips for easily removing the CE2 from inside a map tank?

I have done it by screwing it to an old broken mod and trying to pull it out by "wiggling and pulling" but it was a real struggle and wouldn't move at all (I was putting quite a lot of force into it). I don't have a vice, so I ended up using the edge of a door to support the bottom of the tank and pulled the mod towards me and it came free suddenly (destroying the old CE2 insert in the process).

It was very hard to get a new insert in (I had to use a rubber mallet) and so I know it's going to be difficult next time it needs to be changed.

There must be a better way

Thanks

I use my door as well. Putting them in I've never had much of a problem, put on old battery (actually I broke the battery last time trying to take it out, so now I use a working battery), put into bottom cap, push. Hard part is getting in there just right, current one is pushed in just a little too far so that if I tighten it on my Provari all the way there's no airflow.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Thanks for the tips Yes the one in COV's video looks a lot looser than mine (or Bruce is very very strong!!). I will certainly give a go with lubing it up with VG or maybe a dash of silicone lubricant the next time I have to change it though.

 

[PKZap27]

I would stay away from using Silicone Lubricant on E-Cig parts.

Silicone Lubricant would contaminate your E-Liquid and that would not be good.

I even read that someone had used a food grade lubricant like PAM and that it ruined the taste of the e-liquid; it was also hard to clean the taste of these other lubricants out of the E-Cig parts.

IMHO I would stick with using either PG or VG as a lubricant for E-Cig parts.

 

[jinoo]

Thankx for this tip. helps alot!!!!!! I have 2 map tanks and haven't replaced CE yet lol

 

[PKZap27]

Thankx for this tip. helps alot!!!!!! I have 2 map tanks and haven't replaced CE yet lol

You're welcome!

 

[mwa102464]

If ya have one that is leaking at all in between the steel of the CE2 and the Delrin you could also try a piece of Teflon tape wrapped around the steel CE2 before you push it in to help seal it. Especially if you have one that you have pushed in the CE2 to far as described in a post below, this will help that problem and seal you up again.