Cartomizer Tank

[IrishUpstart]

I was wondering if one (or more) of you fine folk can explain to me what exactly a cartomizer tank is and how it works. I am guessing it is like a pre-filled cartridge like thing surrounded by a tank of juice so that it tops itself off.....in a very layman perception. Am I wrong in that?

For a cookie and a new best friend, are there any decent cartomizer tanks available that would fit a volt x2 (808?)

As always, thank you in advance.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

You pretty much got it. No more dry hits or topping off carto's.

 

[flintlock62]

I don't know of any cartomizers tht use 808 threading. I believe you need a 808 to 510 adapter.
Cartomizer: Single Coil 510 DCTank Cartomizer - 5 Pack
Tank: IBTanked - Get Tanked With Us!

 

[b_1620]

You have the idea right. The carto (prefilled cartridge like thing) sits inside the tank and fills itself from the liquid inside via a hole punched in the carto. As long as the tank can fit a 510 carto it should also fit an 808, only difference in size I can see is the actual connection. Finding 808 carto's in stainless steel (no sticker) is a little harder then 510's but they do make them.
Boge 808D-1 / 302D Cartomizer 3.0 Ohm (Black or Stainless) - 5 Pack

 

[IrishUpstart]

Good to know. Thanks for the links! How do these rank in terms of lasting power? I reckon the life of the carto is similar to that of a blank that I refill myself?

 

[b_1620]

The life of the carto depends a lot on the liquid you use. Thick darker liquid like boba'a bounty usually kills one in about a week for me.

 

[IrishUpstart]

So, maybe a couple weeks on a water clear straight menthol (my normal all day)?

 

[fourthrok]

You actually might get longer life using the carto in a tank. I seem to. The carto stays wet...and that seems to help it last longer. As for tanks for your X2...you can use any tank...but putting your Volt cartomizer (KR808) is going to be a little problematic because the KR808 is female...so the hole will have to be put considerably higher on the cartomizer than with the 510. But there is no reason it' can't be done, I suppose. Kanger makes an excellent cartomizer (same as who makes the Volts) and yes, SI has them in silver so they are suitable. You just have to be VERY careful to not pierce the coil inside. Try to visualize where it might be in there and position punching the hole a good mm or two about where you feel sure you'll clear it. But it ought to work!

I use non flanged cartos in my tanks all the time. Can't remember when I last bought a flanged carto, and carto tanks are my weapon of choice. I also punch my own, and use the little $6 punch found at many vendors with no trouble. There is a learning curve, but it's not bad. You pick up the feel for it quick if you want to.

 

[IrishUpstart]

Maybe I will just pick up a 510 device and make it easier on myself...lol.

Thanks for all the information!

 

[skoot]

Paging baditude...

Seriously, if you're interested check out Baditude's blog posts. He's the cartotank guru.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

I get a lot more life out of a carto from using a tank. I also clean the carto after the tank is empty. I have 5 carto's in witch I use for tanks. I just use a different one each time.

 

[b_1620]

Although I think it would still be possible with 808 carto's, a 510 device may be a good idea just for the fact there's more 510 carto's available.

 

[Baditude]

Cartotank explanation is at the end of this article: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...k-what-primer-juice-delivery-attachments.html

Step by step explanation on how I set my cartotanks up, with video: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3710-5-cartomizer-tank-setup.html

List of vendors selling pre-punched cartomizers for cartotanks: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nched-single-coil-cartomizers-cartotanks.html

Safe delivery devices for flavors that crack or melt clearomizers and tanks: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...6-something-safe-cinnamon-citrus-flavors.html

Review of the IBTanked pyrex cartotank: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3318-3-ibtanked-pyrex-glass-tanks-review.html

 

[IrishUpstart]

Woah!!! Thanks bad!!!!

 

[donnah]

Pbusardo just uploaded a great carto tank tutorial. This should get you going (along with Baditude's links)



I've been using the same cheap ($5) dctank for a year now and it works perfect.. but it's a bit slidey. when the AGR tanks come back in stock, I'm getting one.

 

[The Ocelot]

More overkill on carto tank info. The liquid is held in the tank and through a hole in the cartomizer it is wicked into the batting/filler where it comes in contact with the heat coil and produces vapor.

(the hole is so it can be used in a tank)

Carto Tank

 

[IrishUpstart]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

 

[Baditude]

The PBusardo cartotank tutorial was excellent; thanks for posting it donnah. I will be including the link in my own cartotank tutorial in my blog. The demonstration of what happens to an unprepped cartomizer when fired was quite impressive. I also enjoyed the trouble-shooting of a poor-performing cartotank.

I've been seeing a lot of people complaining of flooding issues with the locking tanks, and PBusardo covers that in this video. Inner pressure issues of tanks with a juice fill hole are likely due to poor technique with the wrong size filling tool. Good to know.

 

[skoot]

Has anyone tried rebuilding Boge or Iken cartos?

 

[donnah]

Has anyone tried rebuilding Boge or Iken cartos?

Ummm.. I'm sure it's been tried. I've seen filler material for sale a time or two. But with the rebuildables so widely available now and cartos being so cheap, there's not much point anymore. While the ss mesh rbas have quite a learning curve.. the corded rbas like the igo-l are very easy and forgiving.