Question about Vivi Nova v2.5 tubes

[TheInfamousLoner]

So the Vivi Nova v2.5 is advertised as having a "leech-proof" tubes. What does this mean? Does anybody know what material they are exactly made of? The reason I am asking is because I would like to put a citrus flavor in one of mine. I know there are metal tubes for the novas (which I will be picking up real soon), but I really like the aesthetics of having a clear tube. I can not justify purchasing pyrex tanks just yet (believe me, the time will come). If it is going to be an issue, I have plenty of cartos for my citrus juices. Just wondering if anybody here has had any experience with the more "volatile" juices in the Vivi Nova v2.5. Thanks in advance.

 

[vsummer1]

I don't put citrus or cinammon in my plastic, and I dont' care which kind of plastic it is.

 

[Kemosabe]

ive even heard of certain juices that will eat through the gaskets, creating leaks. also heard of certain juices straight up melting the drip tip on vision clearos.

an EMDCC might be the best bet for having your citrus juice in a larger-than-normal reservoir.

 

[Baditude]

The Vivi Nova clone by Smoktek, known as the Titan clearo or Screwtank uses a juice friendly polypropylene clear frosted tube, the same as medical syringes. I've been perfectly happy with the two I have, and just ordered a couple more over the weekend.

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[Srgrounds]

Just got the smoketech screw one and it leaked 6ml of juice overnight, sent it back, hope it was just a dud and not the norm.

 

[Baditude]

Just got the smoketech screw one and it leaked 6ml of juice overnight, sent it back, hope it was just a dud and not the norm.

You likely overfilled it. The vendor at Got Vapes said in the demo video on You Tube it only holds 5 ml. Like any clearo type tank, you shouldn't fill over the top of the wicks.

None of the two I've had have leaked at all. I just filled two more that arrived in the mail earlier, and they are vaping great, too.

 

[Kemosabe]

how do you think citrus juice would fare in those tanks?

The Vivi Nova clone by Smoktek, known as the Titan clearo or Screwtank uses a juice friendly polypropylene clear frosted tube, the same as medical syringes. I've been perfectly happy with the two I have, and just ordered a couple more over the weekend.

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[Baditude]

how do you think citrus juice would fare in those tanks?

They have a polypropylene tube, so cinnamon, citrus flavors, and all the other juices known to leach chemicals, or crack, or melt polycarbonate will be safe to use. I've got Fuzzy Peach and Strawberry Freeze, both from Dark City Vapor in two of my Titans right now, no problems, tho I never expected any considering the tube material is polypro.

I highly recommend these tanks. Easy to afford for $13 each, with two extra heads included. Like I've said, I wish they were a little prettier, maybe with a more polished metal instead of the dull metal, to look nicer on my Provari.

 

[Kemosabe]

nice. thanks for the insight. sounds like the tank itself would be fine, but how about the o-rings or whatever the things are called that seal the screw caps? would those get eaten by cinnamon or citrus juice?

They have a polypropylene tube, so cinnamon, citrus flavors, and all the other juices known to leach chemicals, or crack, or melt polycarbonate will be safe to use. I've got Fuzzy Peach and Strawberry Freeze, both from Dark City Vapor in two of my Titans right now, no problems, tho I never expected any considering the tube material is polypro.

I highly recommend these tanks. Easy to afford for $13 each, with two extra heads included. Like I've said, I wish they were a little prettier, maybe with a more polished metal instead of the dull metal, to look nicer on my Provari.

 

[Baditude]

nice. thanks for the insight. sounds like the tank itself would be fine, but how about the o-rings or whatever the things are called that seal the screw caps? would those get eaten by cinnamon or citrus juice?

No 0-rings in this thing. It's metal on metal threads. Very nicely machined, actually, I was rather impressed seeing these the first time.

What's also different with this tank, compared to the Vivi Nova, are the threaded metal rings on either end within the tube that connect to the endcaps. The Nova does not have the metal rings, but the threads are milled (?) into the inner surface of the plastic tube itself. I consider this to be a design improvement by Smoktek; I'd think the metal on metal threads would be much more durable than metal on plastic. Just might be a factor against eventual juice leakage from long term wear & tear on the threads.

Because of the potential of better durability of the metal on metal threading and the stronger polypropylene tubing material, I'm betting these tanks should last and function longer than the Vivi Nova's.

 

[Kemosabe]

again, thank you. i do notice a small bit of rubber/silicone type material on the screw caps of the screw tank. perhaps this isnt what comprises the seal. it seems that youre saying that the metal itself is creating the seal. i was unaware that pure metal could create the seal we need. this is great news but im still wondering as to why there is even any silicone/rubber at all on the caps. if the metal is indeed all thats needed for the seal, then im going to be a very happy camper with one (or more!) of these tanks.

No 0-rings in this thing. It's metal on metal threads. Very nicely machined, actually, I was rather impressed seeing these the first time.

What's also different with this tank, compared to the Vivi Nova, are the threaded metal rings on either end within the tube that connect to the endcaps. The Nova does not have the metal rings, but the threads are milled (?) into the inner surface of the plastic tube itself. I consider this to be a design improvement by Smoktek; I'd think the metal on metal threads would be much more durable than metal on plastic. Just might be a factor against eventual juice leakage from long term wear & tear on the threads.

Because of the potential of better durability of the metal on metal threading and the stronger polypropylene tubing material, I'm betting these tanks should last and function longer than the Vivi Nova's.