8 ml, 5 running down my arm

[oxygen thief]

I received my clear 8 ml tank with SS caps from IBTanked. My first go at filling it didn't go so well. juice everywhere. I set it aside and tried later with no problem. The tank is great and I would buy again from these folks. Fast shipping, etc. Very satisfied with the product.
Looks huge on the ProVari but I needed something big. Punched the holes with a cheesy little punch. Don't know how long it will last. It wasn't from IBT.

 

[Baditude]

Nice looking tank. That thing IS huge on the Provari.

I have 7 of the smaller IBTanks which are the perfect diameter aesthetically for the Provari. I'm sure you have seen them in my numerous posts here on ECF.

I am curious why you are punching your own cartos when it is so much easier to buy carto's already with a laser-drilled hole? In addition to removing another unnecessary step, these will provide the same consistant size hole without the fear of distorting the shape of the carto or the fear of puncturing the air hole rendering the carto useless.

If interested, I purchase these, available in choice of the number of holes and ohm resistance:

510 Tank Cartomizers

By the way, these are 45mm cartos and will fit your 8ml IBTanked.

 

[oxygen thief]

I had already ordered a bunch of carto's from Sure Vapes. I'm sure I'll be ready for pre-punched soon but in the meantime these weren't difficult to punch. I put one hole slightly higher than the other and turn the punch three and a half times and it's fine. I do like the flange on those carto's.

 

[UncleChuck]

Nice looking tank. That thing IS huge on the Provari.

I have 7 of the smaller IBTanks which are the perfect diameter aesthetically for the Provari. I'm sure you have seen them in my numerous posts here on ECF.

I am curious why you are punching your own cartos when it is so much easier to buy carto's already with a laser-drilled hole? In addition to removing another unnecessary step, these will provide the same consistant size hole without the fear of distorting the shape of the carto or the fear of puncturing the air hole rendering the carto useless.

If interested, I purchase these, available in choice of the number of holes and ohm resistance:

510 Tank Cartomizers

By the way, these are 45mm cartos and will fit your 8ml IBTanked.

Are you using these on your IBtanked tanks? Do they offer any endcaps with a counterbore for the flange?

I've been using the ST flanged cartos with my IBtank and I don't like how it looks, as there is such a large gap between the PV and the tank when using those flanged cartos.

Just checking to see if perhaps you knew of some special caps IB was offering.

 

[Baditude]

No special caps for the flanged cartos. I've noticed the small gap that you mention and it doesn't really bother me. In fact, the increased space allows for improved airflow for the cartomizer.

There are cartomizers available that don't have the flange if appearance is a concern. Boge and Ikenvape make XL size cartos without the flange.

I know some people like the Smoktech cartos because they believe the flange keeps the tank in place without sliding off, but the truth is it only prevents the tank from sliding towards the battery end. The IBTanks fit snug enough that you need not worry about accidentally pulling the tank off the cartomizer, especially if you use a snug fitting drip tip.

 

[UncleChuck]

Oh that's a pitty, I was starting to get excited thinking about some caps with a counterbore! Maybe I should email them and ask if it's possible to make them.

I know what you mean about the flange. I've heard people say that it stops the tank from pulling off, but your absolutely right it only stops the carto from getting pulled up through the tank. I find even this is nice though, as when a tank isn't attached to anything, pulling off a drip tip could potentially pull the carto up through the tank. Unlikely, but possible These IBtanks do a wonderful job of hugging the carto super tight, I think back to the smoktech tanks that are super loose and slide off the carto if you look at it wrong.

The only reason I'm using the flanged cartos is because I fell in love with the Atemas tanks, and bought a ridiculous number of flanged cartos for replacements (And I'm lazy and don't want to bother punching/slotting cartos) But then I finally got some Pluid, which I cannot use in my favorite Artemas tanks, so I got an IBtank because I see you promoting them quite often, figured they must be good! And they are, I especially like the "double seal" on the tanks, where it has the normal o-ring inside the tank, and then the additional flat rubber seal on the end. I have not had any juice leak past the first O-ring (I'd imagine it would be obvious as there is a little free space inside the tank, past the O-ring, but before the secondary seal) so I don't know if it's really needed, but it makes me feel more secure.

I was thinking that secondary seal might also be there simply to protect the edges of the glass from the endcaps, to avoid chipping if someone put too much force into seating the endcaps.

Hey OP, that tank does look really fat. Is that the 25mm version?

 

[Baditude]

I was thinking that secondary seal might also be there simply to protect the edges of the glass from the endcaps, to avoid chipping if someone put too much force into seating the endcaps.

Hey OP, that tank does look really fat. Is that the 25mm version?

You are correct about the secondary seal to protect the glass from chipping. OCD, the glass expert at IBTanked told me that he had that added to the caps for exactly that reason.

And yes, I'll answer for oxygen thief in case he doesn't get back here. The tank in the above pic is the 25mm XL that holds a whopping 8 ml of liquid.

 

[tnt56]

And I thought my 25mm standard looked big on my Provari. I got quite a few 35mm pre-punched cartos and also a BUNCH of unpunched from surevapes. For the price I'll do some punches. I got my shipment of ikenvape carto's and just personally I like the laser drilled boges better. The first ikenvape carto I tried would fit everything but my SB, it wouldn't screw down all the way. Everything else was just fine so it's sitting on the Provari now. With the job change I tried to stock up on everything but with my last order I got the last of the iikenvape 35mm. Oh well I'm stocked up for quite a while no matter what.
For the IB Tank so an ECF search for "thingy" It's a trick that OCD came up with to prime your cartos. Works great IMHO

 

[fourthrok]

I punch my own cartomizers primarily because I like to stagger the holes a bit. I put one hole in the usual place near the bottom like the prepunched ones do...and then I put another one on the other side that is about maybe 1/8" higher. Because I chain vape hard and heavy, I find having a hole a bit higher helps keep the atty & batting wet better, with less priming needed while vaping. Even with pre-punched and double punched cartos I have, I'll put the extra hole just a bit higher on one side. It really seems to help. I was burning through cartos like no other no matter how careful I was to prime and top off periodically. Was getting really discouraged until I came up with this idea. And it seems to work! My cartos are lasting MUCH longer now, I don't get flooding or dry hits or premature burning. It's pretty cool.

I punch like oxygen thief was saying...three turns and I listen very close to when I hear a little "whoosh" or "pop" sound and then STOP turning! I take a sharp straight dental pick then and line it up in the dent/semi hole the punch made and tap with my palm to push the hole through. Just a sharp,quick (but not heavy) tap. Works every time, and my cartos don't get misshapen.

 

[oxygen thief]

A vendor included this with an order. I don't know if it was a freebie or a mis-pull. It really sucks so here I go again. I found one for $6 on another thread that wasn't designed as a carto punch and it looks decent. If I keep twirling this little thing around I won't have any fingers left. I think I saw a lady on youtube using a hammer and nail. That could take some practice. I can picture my index finger nailed to my desk. Love the tank!

 

[fourthrok]

A vendor included this with an order. I don't know if it was a freebie or a mis-pull. It really sucks so here I go again. I found one for $6 on another thread that wasn't designed as a carto punch and it looks decent. If I keep twirling this little thing around I won't have any fingers left. I think I saw a lady on youtube using a hammer and nail. That could take some practice. I can picture my index finger nailed to my desk. Love the tank!

Actually...that is exactly like the one I use...and like...a lot. You don't have to turn it much. Once you get it lined up where you want it...just make 3 x 180 turns. You'll hear a poomp or pop noise. STOP. Then you can take a wood screw tip or a metal dental pick and poke the hole a bit bigger using your hand. NOT a hammer!! It's super easy. You could go ahead and make a 1/4 turn after the poomp sound and skip the dental pick thing. The hole will be a tad bigger, but won't hurt anything and the carto should not be warped.

Oh..one trick I found out. In the event you do have trouble getting your carto in the tank...turn the tank over "upside down". That usually works for me. Works fine...lol!!! Also you can wet the O rings some with juice. That helps too.

Don't give up on that punch! If you really don't want it..PM me and you can send it to me! Hubby would love it!

 

[oxygen thief]

I'll hang on to it and see how long this screw lasts and either buy another screw or replace the punch. I stagger the holes and haven't had any problems. I turn it till I can't turn that tiny wing nut any further. It does work but the wing nut part should be much bigger.

 

[fourthrok]

I wouldn't turn it THAT far! ROFL!!! Whoa daddy!! That's a bit much! If you need better feed for VG or whatever...punch another hole. I've not had very good experiences when I've goofed and screwed the screw all the way. Carto dies faster.

 

[Buggs5347]

I'll hang on to it and see how long this screw lasts and either buy another screw or replace the punch. I stagger the holes and haven't had any problems. I turn it till I can't turn that tiny wing nut any further. It does work but the wing nut part should be much bigger.

I have one of those punches. I'm starting to get the hang of it. Sometimes I just have to use a pliers to turn that little wingnut. Also, at first the threads are machined so poorly that it would snag and hesitate quite a bit before it even got to the carto. So, I repeatedly screwed it in and back out repeatedly until it seems to screw in smoothly.

Oh, by the way. Just how long did it take for IBTanked to ship out your order? I ordered 3 tanks a couple days ago and still haven't seen any confirmation email or shipping email. I've never ordered from them before. When I look at my account it just says order is confirmed. I pinged them via the "Contact" page on their site, today, but have not heard anything back yet.

 

[Baditude]

Oh, by the way. Just how long did it take for IBTanked to ship out your order? I ordered 3 tanks a couple days ago and still haven't seen any confirmation email or shipping email. I've never ordered from them before. When I look at my account it just says order is confirmed. I pinged them via the "Contact" page on their site, today, but have not heard anything back yet.

I have generally ordered my tanks on the weekend, and they have been delivered by Thursday or Friday of that week. It might be slower this time of year since we are so close to Christmas.

 

[rem700]

I use the same carto punch and have no problems with it, much better then trying to use a saddle clamp thingy what a pain.
One thing I did was to use a piece of plastic tubeing on the threaded portion of the screw between the wing and the body as stop so I dont have to count the number of turns.

 

[tnt56]

I just got one like in your picture a couple of days ago. It's done just fine so far. I also got one of these. Yea they cost more but do a really really nice jobl.
COV Carto Punch v4

 

[AAGF]

No special caps for the flanged cartos. I've noticed the small gap that you mention and it doesn't really bother me. In fact, the increased space allows for improved airflow for the cartomizer.

There are cartomizers available that don't have the flange if appearance is a concern. Boge and Ikenvape make XL size cartos without the flange.

I know some people like the Smoktech cartos because they believe the flange keeps the tank in place without sliding off, but the truth is it only prevents the tank from sliding towards the battery end. The IBTanks fit snug enough that you need not worry about accidentally pulling the tank off the cartomizer, especially if you use a snug fitting drip tip.

I like the Smok flanged cartos, BUT, I use them in the Smok Locking XL Tanks - which stop the tank from sliding up or down the carto. I have three of these tanks/carto combinations working perfectly.

 

[oxygen thief]

I use the same carto punch and have no problems with it, much better then trying to use a saddle clamp thingy what a pain.
One thing I did was to use a piece of plastic tubeing on the threaded portion of the screw between the wing and the body as stop so I dont have to count the number of turns.

I watched a GG video yesterday and he was using that saddle clamp thing. It looked like the last thing I would use. I'm doing good with the little punch, just wish that darn wingnut thing was bigger.