Desperate for help with new Protank!

[retic1959]

Please keep in mind that the flavor wicks are not there to make sure your coils won't wick properly. They actually serve several purposes including proper wicking and atomization of the juice, but they also prevent flooding and leaking, hot scalding juice flying into your mouth, even wicking around the coil and wick, etc. Just because you can remove them, doesn't mean you should. I get a big kick out of noobs thinking they are "rebuilding" their wicks, or modding them by removing a flavor wick that is crucial for proper function of their coils. Thick juices can sometimes benefit from more room in the wicking/atomization area, but it's really so much easier to add just a bit of PG to the mix and not increase the odds of constant flooding and leaking, which are already problems with clearos. There are people, though, that are allergic to PG and have go 100% VG and they will have wicking problems forever, that a simple flavor wick removal will not solve. I remember when I first started watching Phil Busardo videos, how he always used his aged Boba's Bounty, a good quality eliquid, but really thick and sometimes thicker than molasses. The problem is the juice, not the flavor wick, and removal of the flavor wick will naturally reduce the flavor. Notice the Phil uses cartos, not clearos, because the flavor is better. Of course, the problem is the juice is too thick to atomize correctly. Thin it out and enjoy trouble free vaping if you can. Occam's Razor. Simplicity trumps complexity every time.

Ditto, been there done that, removed flavor wick , results with 100%vg Flooding.

 

[Krazirob]

i would never say remove both of them or all of them but using a bigger one or just leaving one of them in serves a purpose......if you dont wanna add more PG then thats a good bet. Each setup is different and unique but have never had flooding or juice in my mouth problems with removing a flavor wick.

I rebuild my own protanks and just use a 2mm wick and one flavor wick and it works out better than the factory setup.

Just my 2 cents though

 

[Rickb119]

Did I mention cotton is nice?

I agree! The flavor is soooo much better than with silica.

 

[TastyKakes]

I stand corrected: was going strong for about an hour, then glug glug gurgle... No leakage, but flooded the head. I'm coming to grips with the fact that I should've started straight away on at least the ego twist. 3.7v is not enough for the protank 2, at least not with the heads that come with it (2.5 I believe).
Would the 1.8 ohm heads work well on a steady state 3.7? Still trying to figure all this out.

 

[stoprealones]

This might help you:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/343731-great-chart-vv-newbs-ohms-law.html

 

[pinkcloud]

Well, I have four protanks (I use different flavors in each) and don't even pay attention to the ohm heads (the new ones I buy are probably 2.5 -- who knows). I vape on my Spinner at 3.6 with 70 to 100% VG juice, until my tank is 1/3 to 1/2 full and then top off with more juice...every 3 days I dump out the old juice and refill with new...and vape away. I keep doing this for approximately 2 weeks and have never had a bad vape yet...lol EVERY head has lasted at least two weeks.

Oh, one small note -- every now and then it doesn't produce as much vapor. I take it apart and make sure the head hasn't worked lose a little (they often do). Tighten the head and vape away.

Honestly, I even save one or two in case I can't get to my local B&M to get more and just soak them in alcohol. I have even used these on occasion but they don't produce as much vapor.

Am I just lucky, or what?

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

I stand corrected: was going strong for about an hour, then glug glug gurgle... No leakage, but flooded the head. I'm coming to grips with the fact that I should've started straight away on at least the ego twist. 3.7v is not enough for the protank 2, at least not with the heads that come with it (2.5 I believe).
Would the 1.8 ohm heads work well on a steady state 3.7? Still trying to figure all this out.

Depends on juice, but 1.8 Ohm coils will vape at 7.6 Watts. 2.0 Ohm coils will vape at 6.875 Watts. For many people, this rane is the sweet spot, but YMMV. I wouldn't go above 2.0 Ohms, because you probably won't get enough heat to atomize most juices correctly. The solution, is, of course, a variable voltage device.

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

Well, I have four protanks (I use different flavors in each) and don't even pay attention to the ohm heads (the new ones I buy are probably 2.5 -- who knows). I vape on my Spinner at 3.6 with 70 to 100% VG juice, until my tank is 1/3 to 1/2 full and then top off with more juice...every 3 days I dump out the old juice and refill with new...and vape away. I keep doing this for approximately 2 weeks and have never had a bad vape yet...lol EVERY head has lasted at least two weeks.

Oh, one small note -- every now and then it doesn't produce as much vapor. I take it apart and make sure the head hasn't worked lose a little (they often do). Tighten the head and vape away.

Honestly, I even save one or two in case I can't get to my local B&M to get more and just soak them in alcohol. I have even used these on occasion but they don't produce as much vapor.

Am I just lucky, or what?

No, again, it depends on your specific juice. I'll give you an example. I DIY my ADV with 20% cinnamon, 20% cotton candy and 6% Bavarian cream. Delicious, dark, sweet juice. However, what happens when you heat sugar? Crème Brulee....i.e., glass made of sugar. This caramelization can coat your wick, and/or carbonize your wick, and there may be no return to optimum wicking no matter how much you clean, dry burn, etc. Wick is toast. So, the specific juice and the coil temperature have everything to do with the longevity of the wick/coil. It varies by user and is not related to "technique." Understanding this will help to explain why there are not many hard and definitive rules about wicking, atomization, flooding, leaking, etc. Pressure, outside temperature, tank fullness, wick materials, and half a dozen other issues also come into play. What amuses me is when the newcomers tell stories about how their wicks last two weeks or more. And, of course, some do, perhaps, many do, but it still varies by user and the other variables all play a part. Luck has nothing to do with it. YMMV.

 

[crxess]

1.8 can make a vast improvement.
I'm on a 2.5 head, reading 2.6 right now. However, it is on my Vamo and I have it bumped to 8.5 watts.