carto tank question?

[tnt56]

I'd kinda like to know what pbusardo uses for his tank in most of his reviews. I never can undersand what he say's it's called when he lets people know. Was thinking about going to a carto tank but after watching his review of the smok tank I decided it ain't right for me. All I can tell is that it has black end caps on it and fits really snug which is that I'd want. Never used a tank but since I've learned how to fill a carto (finally) I think I may like one maybe.

 

[Baditude]

I'll have to take a closer look next time I watch one of his videos. I know he has a Big Daddy, a J-Tank, a Phiniac, and a Prive-Varadero tank by Kir Fanis. He seems to be rocking mostly on his Provari on the more recent videos that I've watched.

If there was a particular video that you saw the tank, could you link to it or at least copy the title of the review?

 

[tnt56]

A PBusardo Review - The Provari V2 - ProVape
I believe this is the one. I'm not really sure I'd like a tank cause I'm just now getting used to filling cartos. I like the idea of a tank and when the carto goes out you can toss it and replace it. I'd like to use a LR boge. not the XL but just the regular 510. I can't afford a lot but after seeing his review of the smoke (can't remember the name of it. It comes apart while he is doing the review and spills all the juice on his table. Way to funny). I'm just thinking about different systems.

 

[Baditude]

A PBusardo Review - The Provari V2 - ProVape
I believe this is the one. I'm not really sure I'd like a tank cause I'm just now getting used to filling cartos. I like the idea of a tank and when the carto goes out you can toss it and replace it. I'd like to use a LR boge. not the XL but just the regular 510. I can't afford a lot but after seeing his review of the smoke (can't remember the name of it. It comes apart while he is doing the review and spills all the juice on his table. Way to funny). I'm just thinking about different systems.

The black end-capped tank I believe is his J-Tank. He gave it a nice positive review, here:

Yes, my first cartotanks were the Smoktech DCT, version 2 with polypropylene tubes (not polycarbonate). When compared to the other tanks they do hug a carto looser than most. I can't recall but one or two times when that was an issue for me, most likely when it came time to refill a tank. I'm just careful to never pick up the entire PV by the tank itself, just a good practice I started with.

90% of my vaping is done with a carto tank. In fact, I have more than a dozen of them, each with their own flavor. Since I don't drip directly on an atomizer (could never get that to work well for me), cartotanks give me the best flavor production in my experience. I've tried the sting wicked Vivi Nova clones (Smoktech Titan), and although they are easy to fill, in my experience the flavor is muted with many flavors, some to the point that there is no flavor at all, just vapor. So for me those were disappointing.

At some point in the future I will likely get one of the new RBA (rebuildable atomizer) tanks. They are supposed to be a happy medium between a cartotank and dripping on an atomizer. They look like they require too much tinkering for my tastes so far.

You never mentioned what you would like to put a tank on. I see a reo box mod in your sig. Is that what you use?

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[tnt56]

No I don't have a reo. I've got 2 1000mah twist, 2 1100mah kGo, and a vmax. It's will proubably go on the vmax and also maybe the twist. I've just now learned how to fill a carto but they don't last very long. I got about 40 LR boge standard not xl size. That's what I'd like to use. Never tried a dual coil and really just want to try a tank to see if I like it. I read something about a liquidnator? But can't find it yet. I'd have to look back to see. It was some thread about the j tank that lead me to it. If your using tanks I'd love an opinion. I'm running short of funds so I got to watch price. But I'll spring for a really decent tank that doesn't let the flavor get traped in it like the nova's do. I've even tried to clean the novas with Everclear but the ordor still there.

 

[tnt56]

I'm glad to hear about your experience with the Titans cause I was looking at them. Think I'll go another direction and just try some tanks and cartos. Sides when I think about it replacing a carto is about like replacing a head on a nova. I just need something easy to fill and not leak.

 

[Baditude]

Well, knowing what you plan to use a tank on gives me more information to make a recommendation or two should you decide to buy a cartomizer tank. I'll keep in mind that you wish to use a standard size cartomizer and will use it primarily on a v-max tube mod. I'll also try to recommend something economically priced.

I'm really liking my OCD pyrex tanks from IBTanked - Get Tanked With Us!
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First two pics are of my three 19mm width XL length tanks. Third pic website pic of the 25mm width standard and XL length

Choose a tube width:

$5 - 19mm width clear tube in standard length (standard Boge carto size).

$7 - 25mm width clear tube in standard length

I have the slimmer 19mm XL tubes on my mods in the above pics. These are very slim tubes, and would probably look fine on both the V-max and egos. If the tank is going to be used primarily on the V-max, I'd go with the 25mm standard tube; it would be wider than the 19mm and probably be a similar width to the V-max, but look top-heavy on the egos.

Choose the endcaps:

stainless steel - $19 for 19mm tubes, or $22 for the 25mm tubes.
colored acrylic - $14 (19mm size only)

I chose the acrylic because my mods are colored and I like variety. I'm sure either SS or acrylic do the same thing, choice is the appearance you like. So you can have a high quality pyrex tank for as little as $19 or $29, depending upon what tube width and endcap material you decide to order. Very reasonable price.

 

[tnt56]

Thanks buddy. Still looking but from what I see I like it so far.

 

[VpnDrgn]

One thing to consider, IMO, is the main reason for a tank is not having to fill or top off the carto
repeatedly. The 19mm OCD is a good looking tank, especially for something like the Twist, but it
doesn't have a lot of capacity. The 25mm tank should be a good match for the Vmax and has
much more capacity to last all day on one tank.

You say you are hesitant about tanks because you are just getting used to cartos; well, the
tank makes using cartos easier. They were made to give the carto more juice capacity,
giving it that "just filled" performance, and only having to fill tank once a day ( hopefully ).
Another benefit is, keeping the carto moist should prolong its life.

A tank will be even easier to use if you get yourself a tank filling tool like the "Slap yo Mama"
from Big Daddy Vapors. It will prevent the carto from tearing the inner o-rings when inserting
the carto, it allows you to fill the tank completely straight from a std dropper bottle ( no need
for syringe or special tips ), and will allow you to change cartos even with juice still in tank.

Very important to keep in mid, you WILL need to experiment. There are many factors in how
well a tank works. The type of juice, the type of carto, how your carto is punched or slotted,
even your environment; these all effect how well the carto will work in your tank. As long
as the tank fits together well and fits on the carto well to prevent leaking, tanks are all the same.
Performance depends on the carto and juice that you use.

note - Some people still "slot" their cartos, but slots are rough on the inner o-rings.

 

[tnt56]

Did you buy a punch? I've seen em anywhere from $19-$50. Looks like a saddle valve from a hardware store would work fine to me.

 

[Plumes.91]

Are any of you finding that with tanks, the cartos are lasting longer?

 

[Plumes.91]

A lot of people use saddle valves from the hardware store and they are much cheaper (less asthetically pleasing) than the manufactured punches that you see on vendor's sites. I believe you can usually pick one up from Home Depot for under $5 as compared to the $20+s/h on the different websites.

 

[RayN]

This punch works much better than a saddle valve. Plus it's cheap and has easily replaceable screws.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/272989-diy-carto-punch.html

 

[Baditude]

Are any of you finding that with tanks, the cartos are lasting longer?

I went straight to using cartos in a cartotank, not that much used alone without the tank, so its hard for me to say. I can tell you that I easily get 2 refills out of my cartos in tanks, sometimes even 3 or 4. Thicker, darker, or all-vg juices will tend to clog the carto quicker and required a change sooner, so it could depend upon the juices you use.

 

[VpnDrgn]

Are any of you finding that with tanks, the cartos are lasting longer?

I used cartos long before tanks, and I think it is not so much that a tank makes the carto last
longer, as it is that you are less likely to burn a carto trying to stretch out that last top-off.

So many cartos killed in their prime because of an accidental dry burn.