I will still use them, but they do have their flaws, I dropped two of them on concrete at work, I got lucky an they didn't break, but one of them has the bottom ring coming off the pyrex.
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It happens to more than Protanks. I think the reason is it easier on the Protank is that it does not have removable drip tip to take the brunt of the blow. I've dropped other tanks and broken drip tips off when ON my Provari. You can find replacement bases for under $2.00 I believe on Discount Vapors. I ordered spares when I got my two soon to be three tanks. Any tank can break off. Happens all the time. To get the broken piece out just put the other half on top matching up the break and twist it out or use an Ezout broken screw remover or a wood pencil that has barely been sharpened. Don't use needle nose. Snap ring pliers may also work to get that piece out. Just be glad the glass didn't break. It's harder to find tops. I've dropped my Provari with Protank and my Zmax with Protank and not broken one. Was on carpet so that may have been a factor.
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It is hardest to brake on the Provari Full size as it fits flush with the top of it. I might not get so lucky on my Zmax as there is a good 1/16" gap between the Protank and my Zmax V3 flat top.
Also don't know which Porvari you have but mine is a heavy SOB. That is a factor.
Guess I should make mention
Kanger is well aware of ProTank Base issues.
As of second release - End of April/May shipping Kanger has supposedly addressed the weak threading, leaking issues on Revised release.
Replacement Bases are supposed to be of better quality.
Probably would help if people were not still getting First release product from slow moving inventory at some dealers.
Kanger is well aware of ProTank Base issues.
As of second release - End of April/May shipping Kanger has supposedly addressed the weak threading, leaking issues on Revised release.
Replacement Bases are supposed to be of better quality.
Probably would help if people were not still getting First release product from slow moving inventory at some dealers.
So you refuse to get a provari because of a poorly designed Pro-tank?
That does not make sence.
That does not make sence.
See we were discussing this on another thread last week. I bought a handful of bases and my thought on it is this:
I would much rather the threads snap, so I can replace the 2 dollar base than they hold tight and damage
A) the tank itself
B) the 510 threads to my PV
I view this as a safe breakaway device and I just carry an extra base with me now. No big deal, and it is the cheapest thing in the assembly. With the tank being heavy and my ProVari being heavy, something has to give. What better than this part?
I would much rather the threads snap, so I can replace the 2 dollar base than they hold tight and damage
A) the tank itself
B) the 510 threads to my PV
I view this as a safe breakaway device and I just carry an extra base with me now. No big deal, and it is the cheapest thing in the assembly. With the tank being heavy and my ProVari being heavy, something has to give. What better than this part?
Why do people insist on setting their ecigs on end?
Or set them so they can roll off tables if they don't have buttons or grooves to stop a roll? But if it has to fall off something rolling off is a much better situation than tumbling.
Or set them so they can roll off tables if they don't have buttons or grooves to stop a roll? But if it has to fall off something rolling off is a much better situation than tumbling.
I'm pretty upset too. I hit the car in front today and my bumper fell off. Why can't they make better bumpers?
Who to blame, me or the manufacturer for hitting the car in front.
Understand your frustration, but it all depends on the point of impact. Why don't you look at the bright side, your provari is still intact.
Who to blame, me or the manufacturer for hitting the car in front.
Understand your frustration, but it all depends on the point of impact. Why don't you look at the bright side, your provari is still intact.
I heard this was a know issue and they have
updated to a stronger thread.
Will probably take awhile for these to
show up in the stores though.
updated to a stronger thread.
Will probably take awhile for these to
show up in the stores though.
Last night my Protank took a heavy knock and indeed sheared off at the threads. Luckily it was screwed into a Tank Air Flow Regulator and not directly into the Vamo ( the regulator is now also broken). I have ordered more regulators and bases. Stuff happens.
A Protank or Protank2 properly mounted with a Tank adapter will not break the threaded portion.
Unfortunately you cannot use one on a Provari - no ego threading.
Protank and Protank 2 both use the same Base
Discount Vapors for a replacement.
Unfortunately you cannot use one on a Provari - no ego threading.
Protank and Protank 2 both use the same Base
Discount Vapors for a replacement.
We're probably talking about different adapters. My Tank Air Flow Regulator has a 510 thread, not Ego.
As mentioned before the tank took a hard knock which is what broke the Protank thread. My Vamo threads were spared problems by the regulator.
Ymmv.
Never mind. I posted the same thing before. How am I supposed to remember stuff from a month ago?
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I have a feeling they won't fix the problem, since the PT2 is out. Everyone should probably pick up some replacement bases to have on hand just in case.
I can't say as I blame the OP for being a bit peeved. Two feet? Onto carpet? Heck, I've dropped my egos millions of times (ok, that might be a slight exaggeration). The worst was when the dog's tail knocked it of the coffee table. It sailed across the room, hit the cast iron woodstove and dropped onto the tile floor. Hit so hard it knocked the cheap CE4 off its threads (so it was crooked on the battery). After a bit of jiggling, I snapped it back and everything was fine. Nothing broke.
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