I used to use the ce2's and bought the fluxomizers when they first came out. I quit using them because of the tubes cracking allt he time. I used the regular length one and liked how they worked. Well I ordered some of the XL Fluxomizers with the new tubes in hopes the cracking issues are solved. Now I have not had any cracking issues but these don't taste good at all. I have fluffed the wicks and pulled the black ring up some but still it taste bad. Can anyone give me any other ideas on how to fix this. Also do they XL's have more issues with this than the regular length ones.