Drip Tips: Metal or Plastic?

[GeorgeIIII]

In my quest to find that perfect vape I've been experimenting with a lot of different things. Power settings, juice mixtures, ohm ratings in coils. One thing I had decided early on, was that I didn't like metal drip tips. So, I went to plastic.

Recently however, after getting responses to a couple of my threads, I came across one comment that talked about the proper cleaning of your gear. One of the things that had never occurred to me, was to wash out the tip!

Umm... Duh?

So, I washed out my metal tip that came with my Pro-tank II. While there is still a slight aftertaste of metal, it doesn't seem to be anywhere near as bad. And one thing I find with plastic tips (as with plastic tanks), is that the flavors came become absorbed by the plastic, which of course, leads to weird vapes.

Anyway, what's your preference? Metal or plastic? For that matter, have you stumbled across a tip that's made from a different material? I would be interested to hear your opinions on this!

 

[TheDelawareCloud]

I prefer carbon fiber, cuz I'm classy. Not trolling being serious, carbon fiber drip tips make me moist (yes I'm a grown man) but after that metal. never had a bad taste from the tip i have from my pro tank II, never even heard of that happening before.

 

[Nirk]

I noticed that as well with the protank tip, plastic ones work better but do not look very good.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Metal isn't for everyone-some can taste the metal and they get cold in the winter, which you have in TN.
Plastics aren't for all juices. Some of the more acidic juices and the cinnamon juices will slowly deteriorate the plastic.
Glass tips aren't for the fumble fingered, cause they break. Yet, they are great for all juices.
I have tried some of the stone tips, but the ones I have….have a ss core-so back to the metal taste influence.

Do remember that the o-rings on all tips will absorb the flavorings from the juice and you should change them out periodically if a flavor lingers after washing the tip!

 

[Requiem33]

I like both but I think I prefer metal. Once they are cleaned out good (boiled or whatever method you choose) I haven't noticed a bad taste. I did notice with a brand new one so then I boiled it.

 

[Nirk]

Stone tips... Interesting... Maybe titanium or similar might be good as they would not taste mettalic

 

[thegcpu]

I totally agree with you on metal vs plastic (acrylic) drip tips. Look at this picture and what do you see, acrylic drip tips. I have all the $25.00 drip tips of stainless steel and delrin , but just don't like the feel and I would say that the vape does taste different. I just like my acrylic tips.

.S.
The fancy tips do go on for vape meets though...

 

[gtrpickr]

I prefer the stainless steel ones, plastic ones are ok and I have had some aluminum ones that I liked. I dont like the chromeplated ones tho.

 

[Nirk]

Have you tried any of those other metals, aluminum, titanium etc? I may pick one up but they are about £5 each and that would be annoying if it still tastes metallic like the stainless steel ones.

 

[LX1X]

plastic during the winter.. (tried the metal one earlier in the cold.. boy it got stuck on my lips).. lol

 

[Baditude]

I prefer either pyrex or Tru-stone.

Both are inert materials that will not absorb flavors nor impart a metalic or plastic taste. They do not transfer heat from the tank or atomizer, either.

pyrex drip tips

Tru-stone drip tips

 

[Nirk]

Where do you get those from?

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Have you tried any of those other metals, aluminum, titanium etc? I may pick one up but they are about £5 each and that would be annoying if it still tastes metallic like the stainless steel ones.

I haven't tried the Ti tips-the aluminum tips give off the same metal taste for me. I think I just have a sensitive taste to metal-I have gotten used to it though, due to the fact that all rebuildable atomizers are made of metal and I can taste it-no exceptional juice tastes for me-LOL.


I do love mah tips!
Various materials:

Glass tips:

 

[HzG8rGrl]

I prefer either pyrex or Tru-stone.

Both are inert materials that will not absorb flavors nor impart a metalic or plastic taste. They do not transfer heat from the tank or atomizer, either.

View attachment 289917View attachment 289921 pyrex drip tips

View attachment 289920View attachment 289918View attachment 289919 Tru-stone drip tips

The DTD tips for the most part have the ss center core. I love the look but the metal taste is there with the ones I have purchased.

 

[Nirk]

I haven't tried the Ti tips-the aluminum tips give off the same metal taste for me. I think I just have a sensitive taste to metal-I have gotten used to it though, due to the fact that all rebuildable atomizers are made of metal and I can taste it-no exceptional juice tastes for me-LOL.


I do love mah tips!
Various materials:

Glass tips:

Erm... That is a lot of tips!

 

[Nirk]

Maybe using a dripper with a plastic drip tip would sort the metallic taste because the juice / vapor would have almost no contact with metal that way.

 

[frank.gotch]

I don't like the metal tip on my PT3, I have some plastic ones in the mail. I can taste the metal and I tend to bite down a bit, which feels terrible on metal.

 

[theSavant]

I prefer either pyrex or Tru-stone.

+1 on the pyrex drip tip. It's a little prices, but I use a Rocket Science Mods Pyrex tip. It provides great airflow and is easy on the lips. Plus they are really easy to clean with a q-tip.

 

[Thrasher]

Titanium here, if not then SS

the Ti has no metal taste whatsoever and the vented ones never get hot

 

[melodiousThunk]

Re: HzG8rGrl's collection

That's awesome! I am probably your exact opposite: though I've vaped for a few years, I only own tip I've purchased & I bet many people would hate it. It's stainless steel, super minimal & when it arrived I thought I hated it. But I bought it for the hands-free set-up I have with a 650 mAh eGo-sized auto battery (Smokeless Image X2, c. 2010-1). The tip is heavy, and between the weight and the design of the groove, it balances the vape out pretty well.

Otherwise, I usually use Kanger tanks and I'm satisfied with the plastic of the eVod or the chromed brass of the ProTanks. I guess I've become more of a minimalist than I thought. Between vinyl, books and art materials, I have enough stuff to manage as it is!

But I greatly admire your collection. Passion is a wonderful thing.