Kanger Subtank dry hits but juice is still in tank!?!

[dbirdb]

Anyone else have this problem? When I look at the coils there is a gap from where the cotton holes are and the bottom of the tank. So, as it empties I sometimes get dry hits. I can rotate the tank and wick the cotton again and it will hit normally. Is this a design flaw? I have the plus and the mini(and I love them both) and have the problem in both. Most of the time, when I'm changing flavors, I end up just cleaning the old juice out before adding the new. Can anyone explain this? Am I missing something?

 

[ScandaLeX]

I'm just guessing maybe not enough cotton in the juice channels.

 

[Wolfenstark]

Thats just the way they are. For many tanks its suggested you don't vape them all the way to empty.
You can use up more juice with the rebuildable section.

 

[Cloudmann]

Yep. Subtanks don't like to run completely dry... especially with thicker juices.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

That is just the way most subtanks are, they are not designed to be run dry.

 

[evan le'garde]

Why anyone would use those coil units is a mystery to me. I only use the RBA deck in the Subtank. It's the only reason i buy them. Why Kanger even makes them baffles me too. Clearly aren't going to work once the liquid gets below the wick holes. On the other hand the RBA deck soaks up all the liquid perfectly.

Why are you using those coil units, what's the point ?, really, what's the point ?.

 

[classwife]

Moved you to Clearomizers from General Vaping Discussion

 

[dbirdb]

I'm using them as this was my first entry to subohm-ing with a capable device and I've been used to coils since the beginning. However, I bought the Kanger subs specifically for the RBA and look forward to using it and then start building my own coils. I was just curious if others had this problem. No problems with Atlantis, regardless of PG/VG ratio. Based on your comment, tho, Evan, it seems I have a lot to look forward to.

 

[Kanger Banger]

Why anyone would use those coil units is a mystery to me. I only use the RBA deck in the Subtank. It's the only reason i buy them. Why Kanger even makes them baffles me too. Clearly aren't going to work once the liquid gets below the wick holes. On the other hand the RBA deck soaks up all the liquid perfectly.

Why are you using those coil units, what's the point ?, really, what's the point ?.

I'm using them, because I think they get better juice-mileage (tootle poofer?) with their lower power requirements, because I didn't order enough juice to start with, and fear I might run out before I get more. Once I stockpile my juice-reserves, I plan on experiencing this sub-Ω world.

I also figured I'd use 'em up for my entry into this vape-world, since they came with my kit. I'm guessing I won't want to go back once I pop in the 0.5, then building my own coils once I get myself some spools of Kanthal. People keep saying sub-Ω'ing isn't for beginners, so I guess I'm playing it on the safe side, possibly. (I only just started yesterday.)

 

[evan le'garde]

I'm using them, because I think they get better juice-mileage (tootle poofer?) with their lower power requirements, because I didn't order enough juice to start with, and fear I might run out before I get more. Once I stockpile my juice-reserves, I plan on experiencing this sub-Ω world.

I also figured I'd use 'em up for my entry into this vape-world, since they came with my kit. I'm guessing I won't want to go back once I pop in the 0.5, then building my own coils once I get myself some spools of Kanthal. People keep saying sub-Ω'ing isn't for beginners, so I guess I'm playing it on the safe side, possibly. (I only just started yesterday.)

Obviously i needed some kanthal for this tank so i used an online calculator to find out what size wire i needed. So it said 24awg and i went with it. Got in through the post wired up a coil and it read about 0.3 before going to 0.2 and then my Vamo V7 wouldn't fire it up. That's when i realised the stock coils weren't 24awg. I took a guess and ordered some 26awg kanthal. The coil turned out to be 0.9ohm's with that. Was aiming for 0.5 with the same wraps as the stock coil. So now i'm going to go for some 25awg. The difference between the 24 and the 26 was 0.7 but i only need to lower what i've got now by 0.4 so 25awg should be perfect. I know it doesn't really matter but it was driving me crazy. As it is the 26awg at 0.9 creates a nice plume but i just want to reduce the volts.

Stupid part is it's now costing me £30 ($45.50) when it should have only cost £10.

I've got a spare RBA deck and i've built another coil with 26awg wire and tested it without priming and it reads 0.6ohm's so maybe i'm wrong about the 25awg. I'll find out when i put it in tomorrow.

 

[vincom]

I'm using them, because I think they get better juice-mileage (tootle poofer?) with their lower power requirements, because I didn't order enough juice to start with, and fear I might run out before I get more. Once I stockpile my juice-reserves, I plan on experiencing this sub-Ω world.

I also figured I'd use 'em up for my entry into this vape-world, since they came with my kit. I'm guessing I won't want to go back once I pop in the 0.5, then building my own coils once I get myself some spools of Kanthal. People keep saying sub-Ω'ing isn't for beginners, so I guess I'm playing it on the safe side, possibly. (I only just started yesterday.)

u know u can build any resistance for the rba, it doesnt have to be a subohm build

 

[dbirdb]

Maybe try a different calculator. Seems there are some things wrong with the one you're using...

 

[mesamay2003]

Why anyone would use those coil units is a mystery to me. I only use the RBA deck in the Subtank. It's the only reason i buy them. Why Kanger even makes them baffles me too. Clearly aren't going to work once the liquid gets below the wick holes. On the other hand the RBA deck soaks up all the liquid perfectly.

Why are you using those coil units, what's the point ?, really, what's the point ?.

Actually, a lot of people like the occ coils, primarily due to convenience and the increased airflow over the rba section...the occ coils are pretty easy to rebuild as well. Me...I use both...sometimes I don't have the time, or the desire to build and wick a coil...different strokes I guess...

 

[Rixsta]

Just fill up before it gets below the holes, simple...or as you say, pour it back into the bottle if your changing juice ..

 

[Rixsta]

Obviously i needed some kanthal for this tank so i used an online calculator to find out what size wire i needed. So it said 24awg and i went with it. Got in through the post wired up a coil and it read about 0.3 before going to 0.2 and then my Vamo V7 wouldn't fire it up. That's when i realised the stock coils weren't 24awg. I took a guess and ordered some 26awg kanthal. The coil turned out to be 0.9ohm's with that. Was aiming for 0.5 with the same wraps as the stock coil. So now i'm going to go for some 25awg. The difference between the 24 and the 26 was 0.7 but i only need to lower what i've got now by 0.4 so 25awg should be perfect. I know it doesn't really matter but it was driving me crazy. As it is the 26awg at 0.9 creates a nice plume but i just want to reduce the volts.

Stupid part is it's now costing me £30 ($45.50) when it should have only cost £10.

I've got a spare RBA deck and i've built another coil with 26awg wire and tested it without priming and it reads 0.6ohm's so maybe i'm wrong about the 25awg. I'll find out when i put it in tomorrow.

I use 26g and get 0.6ohm's , nothing wrong with 0.9 though, just vape away and enjoy

 

[VidGamrJ]

I got a Subtank Mini a couple weeks ago. First coil gave me dry hits, but I let it run low. Second coil is still going strong for me with no dry hits, but this time I've been refilling it when the juice gets down to the juice holes.


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[Rixsta]

A high VG is usually the reason. 60vg 40pg in these tanks works great.

 

[Karrick]

Ok this is just my op. I use a 30 gage and twist 2 strands and wrap about 6 raps I get 1 to 1.2 ohms. I run it at 10 wats. I know that is low but I like a cooler vap. I also us a 80vg to 20 pg mix I have no problem with dry hits and the coils have been lasting about a week for me. I sould also say that I chain vap sitting at the computer all day. I use the new subox mini and sony 25r batts. I use two a day. and about three tanks of juice a day. Hope this helps.

 

[Kwtony]

Im just going to leave this here

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[David Wolf]

Why anyone would use those coil units is a mystery to me. I only use the RBA deck in the Subtank. It's the only reason i buy them. Why Kanger even makes them baffles me too. Clearly aren't going to work once the liquid gets below the wick holes. On the other hand the RBA deck soaks up all the liquid perfectly.

Why are you using those coil units, what's the point ?, really, what's the point ?.

I would guess not everyone likes to rebuild coils as a hobby