Dripper problem

So I went and bought a dripper a few days ago and, apart from running it dry a few times by mistake, vaoing is really nice except for one problem.

I am getting a very definite metallic taste from the tank itself since new. It is not a coil problem, I get teh taste as soon as I put the drip tip in my mouth for a draw and it comes from there. Also I have the same taste coming from the dripper with the cape as well, although much fainter. I assume this is something to do with the steel. Is there anything anyone can suggest I do to the tip and dripper to get rid of this god awful taste from the metal?

Many thanks

 

Had the same problem with my Kraken clone. Washed it in hot water 4 or 5 times, still tasted horrible. Took it all apart, off the o-rings and boiled it, so much grease came out of the positive post it left a ring around my pot. Still getting a tiny hint of the taste so I'm thinking I'll have to run it through again. I'm guessing you'll find boiling it will help.

 

I have a feeling you're right. I cleaned it thoroughly with surgical alcohol, detergent and then hot water before use and again after I started getting the taste, but I have got to get rid of it. So I will give that a go tomorrow. Many thanks

 

All the screws were pulled, but the insulator on mine was Delrin, not rubber. No damage, although I checked every few seconds for the first few minutes. If it were rubber I would have pulled the center pin and taken out the rubber.