Tank storage

[Simmo961]

Hello all,

So it looks like I have jumped down the rabbit hole and have an SXK BB arriving this week along with a Snail clone as well. When I mentioned this before xmas I didn't know that the missus picked up on it and ordered me an original snail as well. So I am in the enviable position of have one device and three tanks (1 boro and 2 snails). So now I envisage one snail for MTL and one snail for DTL (the boro is for emergencies). This would not be a problem with normal tanks but I have a question about BB tanks.

I did a search but could find an answer to the question. When you store a tank/boro/snail with juice in it outside of a BB is it prone to leaking? To my mind it would be without the pressure of the 510 drip tip screw forcing the parts together. I imagine this would be more of an issue with a boro tank looking at its design but it could also be a snail issue too. Do I have anything to worry about or is it a cunning plan to have to buy a second SXK to have the other snail in? Many thanks for your help.

 

[onion]

I’d be inclined to say yes but only because most of my tanks (even one with stock coils) start leaking a bit if they’ve not been used for a few days.

I don’t think the absence of the screw will change much as the fit in my snail is pretty tight once pressed together but that might also be a factor.

sounds like you should get another bb to avoid the issue

 

[Simmo961]

sounds like you should get another bb to avoid the issue

I had a sneaky suspicion everyone would say that.

 

[onion]

I had a sneaky suspicion everyone would say that.

we’re just a great big bunch of enablers

 

[Simmo961]

we’re just a great big bunch of enablers

Looks like the piggy bank is going to get broken this afternoon. I suppose I could ask on the classifieds but obviously I don't want to wait.

 

[Rob]

Hi Ya @Simmo961

Have a chat with @Vapaneezer Scrooge about his ace Boro Holders. We use a couple and haven't had any leakage problems

 

[Simmo961]

Hi Ya @Simmo961

Have a chat with @Vapaneezer Scrooge about his ace Boro Holders. We use a couple and haven't had any leakage problems

That's a good plan as well.

 

[Martvb60]

Hi @Simmo961 that is a great bit of advice from Rob I have a @Vapaneezer Scrooge BB stand and it is great.

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

If a standing boro leaks at all it is usually down to it being unused for a period of time and leaks through the coil/wick down the airflow, the tank itself shouldn't leak at all as the seals do a great job without needing to be clamped down.

I have gotten into the habit of storing my Boro's upside down in my stands when I am not using them for a while.

There's a few stands I make, here's some that hold boro's, I have a few BB's and mostly use single stations.

 

[Simmo961]

If a standing boro leaks at all it is usually down to it being unused for a period of time and leaks through the coil/wick down the airflow, the tank itself shouldn't leak at all as the seals do a great job without needing to be clamped down.

I have gotten into the habit of storing my Boro's upside down in my stands when I am not using them for a while.

There's a few stands I make, here's some that hold boro's, I have a few BB's and mostly use single stations.

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Methinks I will need the stand in picture one.