OBS engine nano is totally stuck

berend · May 31, 2017

Hello all!

I have the OBS Engine Nano for almost 2 months now. I started out by putting in the coil that came with it, which was very easy thanks to the simple build deck. After about a week I wanted to vape my own coils, but I did not manage to get the tank apart. I then tried to open it with a rubber glove, which helped a bit. The top part came loose, but the 'cage' of the tank is still stuck to the bottom.

Then, I've tried everything. I've put it in the freezer for 30min, I've heated it op with hot water, I've cooled the upper part and heated the lower part (and vice versa, to be sure), and most of all I've been trying to turn it loose for sooo many times, but it wouldn't help.

It doesn't mean that I cannot vape it anymore, but it makes inserting the coils a real pain in the .... Does anyone know any other solutions? And do you think I can return it to the vendor for a new one? I've bought it from 3fvape.com.

retired1 · May 31, 2017

Should be able to turn it slightly to align the locking tab with the opening and just lift it out. Similar to a camera lens bayonet mount.

berend · May 31, 2017

Thnx for the reply! But this one is threaded, unfortunally... I'm placing it in the freezer for a longer time tonight. Hope it helps. I'll let you guys know when it's solved.

cats5365 · May 31, 2017

berend said:
Thnx for the reply! But this one is threaded, unfortunately... I'm placing it in the freezer for a longer time tonight. Hope it helps. I'll let you guys know when it's solved.

Do you have a popsicle stick or something that you could fit very carefully between the bars on the cage to make a cheater bar? If you are very slow and careful, you might be able to get enough leverage to gently twist it off. If you twist too hard, you will bend the cage and ruin it, so be very careful. Try not to squeeze real hard on the bottom, too much force down there can actually be making it harder for it to turn. If you have a screw-on tank stand and a rubber glove, you might get better grip without pressing so hard on the base section. It will sound odd, but using less pressure may help more that really torquing down on the parts.

Imfallen_Angel · May 31, 2017

cats5365 said:
Do you have a popsicle stick or something that you could fit very carefully between the bars on the cage to make a cheater bar? If you are very slow and careful, you might be able to get enough leverage to gently twist it off. If you twist too hard, you will bend the cage and ruin it, so be very careful. Try not to squeeze real hard on the bottom, too much force down there can actually be making it harder for it to turn. If you have a screw-on tank stand and a rubber glove, you might get better grip without pressing so hard on the base section. It will sound odd, but using less pressure may help more that really torquing down on the parts.

I'd just add that holding the stick at the bottom (as low as possible), would help prevent warping that cage, but try to not put any pressure on the posts.. and hold that base with a good rubber or similar grip.

SteelDriver · Jun 1, 2017

Sounds like you crossed something when you put it together. There is 2 tabs that lineup af. One bigger than the other. You may have crossed them up.

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oldude 61 · Jun 3, 2017

you might try putting it in the freezer over night and then bring a pot of water to almost boiling then put just the base in the water for a few seconds then try to unscrew it, as soon as you take it out of the water.

kiba · Jun 4, 2017

lol did some of you guys even look at the pictures? First off it's impossible to mix up those tabs, not to mention the chamber w/ the tabs is already separated from the two peices he's talking about.

Id go with what the other guy said and gently turn it w/ a soft peice of wood, the threads aren't super fine, so it doesn't look cross threaded to me from the pics.

kiba · Jun 4, 2017

On closer inspection it does look a little bit cockeyed but I still doubt you'd be able to cross thread it and then crank it all the way down without noticing.

berend · Jun 5, 2017

Thnx for all the replies! I've tried to use the ceramic pliers of the coilmaster kit as leverage, while holding the bottom once with big pliers and once with a rubber glove at te bottom, but it wouldn't work. It's in the freezer for over a day now, will try Olddude61's suggestion later today. I'll keep you guys informed.

berend · Jun 5, 2017

.... yeah, it worked!! Right from the freezer I put the bottom in hot water, chose an even bigger pliers then before to grab the bottom and used coil master's ceramic pliers for leverage.

berend · Jun 5, 2017

Haha no curse words allowed here, I see

Eskie · Jun 5, 2017

Glad it finally worked. I know how frustrating that can be and I've felt like hurling the tank into a wall on more than one occasion.

kiba · Jun 6, 2017

I gave up on the engine nano, if that happened to mine it'd probably be in the trash, glad you got it loose though

oldude 61 · Jun 6, 2017

berend said:
.... yeah, it worked!! Right from the freezer I put the bottom in hot water, chose an even bigger pliers then before to grab the bottom and used coil master's ceramic pliers for leverage.

glad it worked

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