Carto Tanks

[bman1977]

I know I'm probably 5 years behind here but i've just recently started to use cartos with tanks and I'm really digging the vape I get out of them. I'm normslly a tank user(Kangers mostly). I got some Boge cartos and a couple of their F-16 tanks. There's something really satisfying about the way they hit. Anyone else still using this ancient technology?

 

[Asbestos4004]

I filled a boge lr and stuck it in an ib tanked for nostalgic reasons. Its been about 2 years since I've used cartos. It was ok but then it got nasty. Then I remembered you have to punch those things! Super messy getting all of that squared away. But, not a bad vape!

 

[r77r7r]

Sure, many of us are. I use Boge also, in a Momnpop carto tank.

Tanks - Mom and Pop Vapor Shop



Cartos just work so there aren't many posts about new versions or how to stop burning/dryhits/gurgling issues.

Boge has newer versions for heavy VG use and even Ni200 for Temp Control.

 

[tj99959]

I know I'm probably 5 years behind here but i've just recently started to use cartos with tanks and I'm really digging the vape I get out of them. I'm normslly a tank user(Kangers mostly). I got some Boge cartos and a couple of their F-16 tanks. There's something really satisfying about the way they hit. Anyone else still using this ancient technology?

Didn't you know that carto tanks are now the "latest & greatest" ........... again

All of my carto tanks are over 4 years old, so what's to post about them?
BUT, that's their downfall. How is a vendor going to stay in business if no one needs to replace their tanks?

 

[bman1977]

Didn't you know that carto tanks are now the "latest & greatest" ........... again

All of my carto tanks are over 4 years old, so what's to post about them?
BUT, that's their downfall. How is a vendor going to stay in business if no one needs to replace their tanks?

Yeah. I guess thats true. I'm using the Boge xl LR cartos right now. What the average life span of one these things?

 

[bman1977]

Sure, many of us are. I use Boge also, in a Momnpop carto tank.

Tanks - Mom and Pop Vapor Shop
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Cartos just work so there aren't many posts about new versions or how to stop burning/dryhits/gurgling issues.

Boge has newer versions for heavy VG use and even Ni200 for Temp Control.

Any link for the heavy VG use cartos? I'd like to vape Boba's Bounty and those would probably be good for that syrup.

 

[tj99959]

Any link for the heavy VG use cartos? I'd like to vape Boba's Bounty and those would probably be good for that syrup.

The cartos just need larger holes punched is all.

 

[r77r7r]

TJ's right, just another set of holes works. And prime them well. I have some priming tips in my Blog also.
Boba's was probably one of the first thick ones, but nowadays it seems most eliquids are thicker like that.
Slotted Boges-
Boge 510 XL SR Cartomizer 5 Pack Stainless | Boge 510 XL SR Cartomizer Laser Slotted | Sure Vapes

 

[Susan~S]

I no longer use them but here are some great blogs by @Baditude on cartotanks:

1. Baditude's Cartomizer Tank Setup Guide
2. Cartotank Help For a Noob

Here are some great blogs on dripping & cartotanks by @The Ocelot:

1. Drip, Drip, Drip - The Sound of Dripping.
2. The Ocelot "Hot Swap" Method (switching cartos in a tank w/o draining the juice)

And some beautiful tanks: IBTanked

 

[ckquatt]

Any link for the heavy VG use cartos? I'd like to vape Boba's Bounty and those would probably be good for that syrup.

I still use cartotanks daily! I love the vape I get and they are the easiest "Fill and Go" set up I have. Like was said before: You don't hear much about them because there is no reason to "Upgrade the wheel" so to speak. They just work and they work very well! No muss, no fuss, no frills, just a great vape!

Go to Lowes and grab a Saddle Valve from the refrigerator plumbing section. It's got a super sharp point on it that will widen out existing holes perfectly! I used to vape Boba's in mine daily and widening out both holes made it wick flawlessly!

Shop Watts 1/4-in Brass Compression In-Line Straight Valve at Lowes.com

 

[oplholik]

I still us em. Always at least one in my daily rotation. I keep a good supply of cartos on hand for just in case, and will be ordering a couple more IBT's to have around. I use both Boge's and Smoke Tech's.

 

[Bookworm]

Carto tanks are a classic and easy way to tootle puff. Perfect for me.

 

[Rocketpunk]

I know I'm probably 5 years behind here but i've just recently started to use cartos with tanks and I'm really digging the vape I get out of them. I'm normslly a tank user(Kangers mostly). I got some Boge cartos and a couple of their F-16 tanks. There's something really satisfying about the way they hit. Anyone else still using this ancient technology?

I was a member of the Cult of Carto for almost three years. They are a bit outdated, but they're still around because they simply work, and they taste great compared to most normal clearomizers. When the Atlantis came out, I switched to those, but I still have my collection of IBTanks. They're beautiful in their simplicity. My opinion, as far as flavors go: normal tank>carto>sub ohm tank>RDAs. The cartomizer is wonderfully straddled in the middle.

 

[bman1977]

I noticed that juices I hated in tanks tasted completely different in a carto. In a good way. Its opened a whole new world of flavors to me.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Yep, you don't hear much about them because the folks that use them are enjoying leak / hassle / fiddle free vaping instead of chasing the next greatest thing ever flop.

---> https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/does-anyone-still-use-carto-tanks.676304/

Uhmm, I dont know whats up with the red text, musta hit a wrong button or sumthin.

 

[AlB53]

might have to break out one of my carto tanks and give it a try. used to carry 7 IBtanks with me every day for 1 1/2 years or more, with my ProVari...thats good stuff right there..Think I have a carto some place around here....

 

[r77r7r]

might have to break out one of my carto tanks and give it a try. used to carry 7 IBtanks with me every day for 1 1/2 years or more, with my ProVari...thats good stuff right there..Think I have a carto some place around here....

I know those Smok shorties worked well with Reos- and still available.

 

[Steelgirl]

Hope I don't get hate mail, but ... Ya know how some of the posts on ECF are things like "If cigarettes were cheaper would you still be smoking?" Or "do you think you would go back to smoking?" Or "I wouldn't ever smoke again due to the nasty smell, etc... ". Heck no is always my standard answer, cuz I will never smoke again...

But... The only thing that would send me back to smoking (nearly 2 years off the stinkies) would be "Only allowed to vape using cartos". Yep, it would send me back to the dark side for real ! And I used Carto tanks for about 6 months during 2014. For nostalgia sake I cranked one up a couple months ago. Was debating on what to do with a few tanks I have laying around.

But, I sure liked them for about 4 of those 6 months in 2014 . They were great!

 

[oplholik]

Yup, I used the shorties for awhile myself, before going to the BF'rs. I think I still have a bunch somewhere.

 

[Dimplegirl]

I'm vaping one right now with my Provari. When it's time to sit down after a long day I use it. It tasted great with Ikenvapes Platinum carto