Nothing ruins your day quicker than pulling your vape from your pocket to find it's leaked juice everywhere. We get loads of messages about leaky Vaporesso devices, and the good news is most of these problems boil down to a few common issues that are dead easy to sort.
Let's get into why your Vaporesso might be leaking and how to keep it dry as a bone.
Understanding Why Vapes Leak
Before jumping to solutions, it helps to know why leaks happen in the first place:
Pressure Differences
Vapes don't handle pressure changes well. When pressure inside your tank or pod gets higher than outside, liquid gets forced out through whatever gap it can find. This happens because of:
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Temperature shifts (warm air expands and pushes liquid out)
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Altitude changes (flying or driving up hills)
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Accidentally squeezing the pod or tank
Capillary Action
E-liquid can sneak along surfaces through capillary action - the same way plants pull water up through their roots. Even a tiny bit of liquid around your airflow or mouthpiece can work its way out over time.
Coil and Wicking Problems
If your e-liquid isn't getting vaporised properly or the wicking material is knackered, excess liquid can flood the coil chamber and leak out.
Common Causes of Leaks in Vaporesso Devices
Now, for the specific reasons your Vaporesso might be turning your pocket into a swamp:
1. Sloppy Filling Technique
The Issue: Getting e-liquid down the central air tube when filling, or overfilling the pod/tank.
The Fix: When filling any Vaporesso device:
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Keep your bottle nozzle against the side wall of the filling port
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Never squeeze liquid down the middle air tube
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Leave a bit of space at the top - don't fill to the brim
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Keep it upright for half a minute after filling
2. Wrong PG/VG Ratio
The Issue: Using juice that's too runny for your device.
The Fix: Match your juice thickness to your device:
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For XROS, Vibe and other pod systems: 50/50 or 60/40 (VG/PG) is spot on
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For sub-ohm tanks like the iTank: 70/30 works best
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Don't use high PG liquids in sub-ohm tanks
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Avoid thick, high VG juices in pod systems
3. Knackered Seals
The Issue: O-rings and seals wear out over time.
The Fix:
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Check the seals on your tanks and pods regularly
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Look for any discolouration, warping, or tears
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Replace pods or tanks if the seals look iffy
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For tanks with replaceable O-rings, keep some spares handy
4. Badly Fitted Coils
The Issue: Coils that aren't screwed in right create gaps where liquid escapes.
The Fix:
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Make sure coils go in straight and firm (but don't wrench them)
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Check that all O-rings on the coil are intact before putting it in
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For press-fit coils, push them in fully
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If the threading feels off, back out and try again - don't force it
5. Temperature Swings
The Issue: Moving between hot and cold environments causes pressure changes.
The Fix:
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Don't leave your vape in hot cars or freezing cold
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When moving between temperatures, keep the airflow open
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Store upright when you can
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For big temperature changes, think about emptying the tank first
Specific Tips for Different Vaporesso Devices
Different Vaporesso kit have their own leak hotspots. Here's what to watch for:
For XROS Series
The XROS series uses Vaporesso's SSS (Seal, Seal, Seal) tech, which makes it more leak-resistant than many pods, but it can still leak if:
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The pod isn't clicked in properly - Always push until you hear a click
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The filling port plug isn't sealed right - Press it in firmly after filling
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The pod is cracked - Look regularly for tiny cracks you might miss
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You're squeezing it too hard - Don't grip the pod tightly when carrying
For Gen Series with iTank
The iTank and similar sub-ohm tanks typically leak from:
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The base connection - Make sure the coil's properly tightened and the base is screwed on straight
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The airflow control - Close it when not using and when filling
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The top fill system - Check that the top cap is completely closed after filling
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The coil housing - Make sure the coil is seated right with intact O-rings
For Luxe XR Max and Armour Series
These pod-mod hybrids usually leak from:
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The connection between pod and base - Check for gunk preventing a good seal
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The coil connection - Make sure coils are fitted properly in the pod
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The fill port - Check it's completely sealed after filling
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The airflow adjustment - Close when not using to prevent seepage
