Best Relacement for ViviNova tanks?

[HybridTea]

Hi all,

I have not been here for a couple years because I had really settled into the batteries, tanks, and juice that worked for me. Hey, I smoked the same cigarettes for 35 years - what works, works. But this industry is changing so fast, it's getting very hard for me to find replacement coil/wick assemblies for the "old school" top coil ViviNova tanks, which my boyfriend also now uses (and we probably own eight of them between us.)

So I am going to have to move to another tank. I tried a SmokTech tank a couple years ago and didn't like it - the draw was so airy it was like smoking a True cigarette (if you go back that far) or any cigarette with a hole in it.

So here's what we like about the ViviNova tanks - the draw; the ease of refill; the ease of rebuild; and they don't leak, once you figure out the little mechanical quirks.

What's the most like it? My local shop is not so helpful, they just say to try things and see if I like them. But I'd really like NOT to buy a collection of tanks I can't use.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Without getting fancy or pushing high dollar tanks, I would suggest the Kangertech Subtank Mini.
The air flow is adjustable, you can use it's RBA for simple coil builds, you can replace the glass and steel tank section with acrylic bell caps, you can buy the parts separately and use any 510 style drip tip that you like.

 

[CagedSpam]

Have a look at the Ego One CLR thread.

eGo ONE tank series – CLR coil

These are my next purchase,
Good luck

 

[celticluvr]

If you like the higher ohm coils and just the ease of buying them, might I suggest Aspire ET-S?
Eigate Aspire ETS - EGO Clearomizer BVC
They are one of my go to tanks. Just look in my signature

 

[Racehorse]

Vivi Nova was a top fill tank.

So make sure you get a top fill since that is what you are used to and what you find *easy*.

Did you want a sub ohm tank or not?

 

[sawlight]

I'm gathering you don't want to get into building your own coils, or you'd have figured out how to coil the ViviNova's?
I had a few of the Vivi's back when, never a favorite of mine. But that would be the simplistic solution for you, tons of videos out there on how to do it, but my eyes aren't good enough, nor are my fingers small enough!
The Kanger subtank mini, yeah, you can shut it down some, but the Vivi's have a tighter draw than the original Kayfuns! So keep that in mind when making suggestions, please.
The Aspire Nautilus keeps coming to mind for the draw, BUT it's a bottom fill, not a terribly hard bottom fill, but still a bottom fill.
The CE style tanks might be something to consider, I'm sorry I don't have links as I'm just not a fan of them. I'll do some thinking and throw this thread to some people that might have better suggestions.

 

[pufZeppelin]

Hi all,

I have not been here for a couple years because I had really settled into the batteries, tanks, and juice that worked for me. Hey, I smoked the same cigarettes for 35 years - what works, works. But this industry is changing so fast, it's getting very hard for me to find replacement coil/wick assemblies for the "old school" top coil ViviNova tanks, which my boyfriend also now uses (and we probably own eight of them between us.)

So I am going to have to move to another tank. I tried a SmokTech tank a couple years ago and didn't like it - the draw was so airy it was like smoking a True cigarette (if you go back that far) or any cigarette with a hole in it.

So here's what we like about the ViviNova tanks - the draw; the ease of refill; the ease of rebuild; and they don't leak, once you figure out the little mechanical quirks.

What's the most like it? My local shop is not so helpful, they just say to try things and see if I like them. But I'd really like NOT to buy a collection of tanks I can't use.

Thanks for any advice!

your best bet is to make a mad dash into another tank system that is current (qwik)

•ego one tanks are pretty rock solid, simple, cheap... (forgot to mention; Be SURE to use the CLR coils for best results)
•kanger subtanks (big-mini-nano) all use the same coil and are VERY easy to get (a great kit)


but until then, here's a good deal on the 'ole vivi novas (looks like they have no coils available tho)
buy all they have and then learn how to recoil them (not that hard)

- Smok Tech Dual Coil ViVi Nova Tank | Madvapes

good luck

 

[Maestro]

I suggest trying a couple of kayfun clones from fasttech and learn how to build your own coils. You're going to have to eventually anyway if the FDA has it's way. Coils are going to become scarcer than hen's teeth. I personally think the mini v3 is perfect, but some like a bigger tank. Most people who try building their own coils kick themselves for not doing it sooner because it's so easy.

 

[pufZeppelin]

haha , looked around and couldn't believe I found an old pic showing re wicking the vivi nova coil head... (oh how times have changed)

 

[Racehorse]

^^^^ yes, nice pictorial, and this was a very easy device to re-wick.

 

[brian kennedy]

Hi all,

I have not been here for a couple years because I had really settled into the batteries, tanks, and juice that worked for me. Hey, I smoked the same cigarettes for 35 years - what works, works. But this industry is changing so fast, it's getting very hard for me to find replacement coil/wick assemblies for the "old school" top coil ViviNova tanks, which my boyfriend also now uses (and we probably own eight of them between us.)

So I am going to have to move to another tank. I tried a SmokTech tank a couple years ago and didn't like it - the draw was so airy it was like smoking a True cigarette (if you go back that far) or any cigarette with a hole in it.

So here's what we like about the ViviNova tanks - the draw; the ease of refill; the ease of rebuild; and they don't leak, once you figure out the little mechanical quirks.

What's the most like it? My local shop is not so helpful, they just say to try things and see if I like them. But I'd really like NOT to buy a collection of tanks I can't use.

Thanks for any advice!

Fasttech still has a supply of vivi novas and coils.

 

[Katdarling]

I'm not sure if this has been previously mentioned, but the Aspire Vivi Nova tanks can utilize the BVC coils. Albeit no adjustable air flow control, but they are sweet little tanks!

 

[r77r7r]

Heck, I've seen the entire tanks @ pretty much the price of a coil, lol.

 

[celticluvr]

I'm not sure if this has been previously mentioned, but the Aspire Vivi Nova tanks can utilize the BVC coils. Albeit no adjustable air flow control, but they are sweet little tanks!

Hmm I'm a fan of the ET-S, I might give one of the tanks a try.

 

[pufZeppelin]

actually, a little correction is needed...

the vivi nova (true) and the aspire bvc (nova style)
are not cross compatible

they are two completely different coil configurations

one is true top coil / top fill / with center shaft out of base (vivi nova)

other is a style copy, bottom fill / which has a bottom coil and the air shaft is mounted in the top cap

 

[celticluvr]

actually, a little correction is needed...

the vivi nova (true) and the aspire bvc (nova style)
are not cross compatible

they are two completely different coil configurations

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one is true top coil / top fill / with center shaft out of base (vivi nova)

other is a style copy, bottom fill / which has a bottom coil and the air shaft is mounted in the top cap

Yes but Aspire came out with bvc for the glass aspire vivi novas. These:
http://www.vaporbeast.com/aspire-viva-nova-s-glass-version-clearomizer-1-8-ohm-3-5-ml.
http://www.vaporbeast.com/aspire-viva-nova-s-glass-version-clearomizer-1-8-ohm-3-5-ml.
And the coils are BVC. These:
Aspire BVC Replacement Heads | Clearomizers & Tanks | VaporBeast

They changed it I think last year, when I stopped being able to find the old heads for the Aspire ETs.
Just thought I'd throw that out there, I'm sure you can still find the other brand Vivi Novas and heads somewhere though.

 

[pufZeppelin]

Yes but Aspire came out with bvc for the glass aspire vivi novas. These:
http://www.vaporbeast.com/aspire-viva-nova-s-glass-version-clearomizer-1-8-ohm-3-5-ml.
And the coils are BVC. These:
Aspire BVC Replacement Heads | Clearomizers & Tanks | VaporBeast

They changed it I think last year, when I stopped being able to find the old heads for the Aspire ETs.
Just thought I'd throw that out there, I'm sure you can still find the other brand Vivi Novas and heads somewhere though.

guess all I was trying to say is ; they are two completely different coil configurations...
(what the OP was after was the first, a top coil vivi nova)

 

[PaulBHC]

The Innokin i30 original not the S is similar to the vivi nova. These came with my MVP and worked well enough. Coils cannot be rebuilt though. (not easily anyway)

Next thing for me was the Aspire ETS and VN style for a long time. Currently using the Kanger sub tank mini with the rba.

 

[celticluvr]

guess all I was trying to say is ; they are two completely different coil configurations...
(what the OP was after was the first, a top coil vivi nova)
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OH! okay, my bad Forgive me I'm blond and my reading comprehension has been of lately due to extreme busyness.