Hello everyone. I haven't posted on here since I did my SimpleCJ's eGo-T Wick Mod a few years ago. I gave up on vaping and went back to smoking, mostly because of the hassle of keeping my atomizers functioning.
Well... now I'm back to say the new carto/clearos out there are so much better than they used to be. I picked up a CE5 clearo just cause I saw it at the smoke shop while picking up my tobacco and papers. Well... that was the last time I bought tobacco, about two months ago.
I was impressed by the CE5s so much I started researching what else was out there and came across the big and bulky Protank many times with people saying how awesome it was. I didn't want something that bulky though, but what do ya know, they were just releasing the new mini version so I picked one up and ended up buying two more!
The Protank Mini 2 V2 with removable drip tip is awesome and works perfectly with my eGo batteries. Replacment coils can be found for $1.50 each and for about $5 I bought enough wick and kanthal wire to rebuild a years worth of coils.
Best consistent performance, vapor, and flavor of anything I've ever tried. Bottom wicking seems superior, and all stainless/glass construction means no worries about contaminating my juice, not to mention it's super easy to rinse clean.
I broke a glass tube on it and ordered 5 replacements along with some clear shrink tubing. The shrink tubing is hardly visible and provides a lot of protection. I also picked up some lanyards which fit nicely between the protank and the battery. Only problem is the protank is heavier and a bit longer than other clearos so I have to loop the string around it to hold the mouthpiece upward. Between the shrink wrap and the lanyard I have not broken my glass yet.
Now I have a nearly bulletproof setup that I don't have to be constantly fussing with, which has made quitting smoking A LOT easier! I still have about a half ounce of tobacco and I no longer have any desire to smoke it. I never thought it would end up being this easy!
The Kanger Protank Mini 2 is a perfect match for eGo batteries. Now my only problem is what to do with the 5 CE5's still in their packaging...
Quick Tip List:
-- Buy coils in 5 packs on ebay for best prices
-- if you're handy, some wick and kanthal wire can make 5 coils last you for years
-- Have at least one replacement glass tube on hand, you never know when you might need it and it's the most likely thing to break
-- Get a lanyard, not only is it nice for keeping it safe when you're wearing it, the strap makes a good pad when you set it down and helps keep it from rolling away.
-- Get some clear shrink tubing and shrink it over the glass to protect it (tube is ~1/2" dia)
-- I've found with standard non-VV batteries 1.8-2.2 Ohms seems to be the best resistance
-- Get the version 2 model with removable drip tip. This lets you set the tank down when you're cleaning or refilling, plus replacing the stainless tip with a plastic one helps make it a bit lighter. My teeth didn't really like the metal anyways...
-- simply rinsing with water once a day or so seems to be enough to keep it clean. If the flavor starts tasting really off, you can pop the top off the coil and replace the flavor wicks that are on top of the coil. This helps clean up the flavor alot. You can also dry burn the coil while you're at it and make sure the coil is still working right. I can go a few days without even rinsing it and it still tastes fine, but I use really clean and clear juices which helps a lot to keep things running smoothly.
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