Frustrated and grumpy! Kanger T2

[DaiAlchemy]

Hi All,

I started out on Skycig lookalikes but needed something more.
I moved on to a eGo-T battery with atomiser and tank arrangement but
within 4 days one atomizer had stopped completely and the other just
tasted burnt no matter what I did.

I just got myself a Kanger T2 2.4ml clearomizer to use with my eGo-T battery.
Wow, been using it for 2 days and I love it. Easy to fill. Holds loads of juice.
Great taste and amazing vapour.

But.. today (day 2) the clearomizer has started to leak where the plastic barrel
joins the base. Aargh!

I just want equipment that will vape reliably day to day. Is that too much to ask?

I've emailed the supplier to see what they have to say.

Has anyone else had one of these clearomizers spring a leak at the bottom?

 

[Fiamma]

What kind of juice is in it? Screwed on tightly?

 

[DaiAlchemy]

It has strawberry menthol juice in it. My favorite. The drip tip is screwed on tightly and doesn't leak.
It's the base that the problem, where the plastic barrel joins the base.

 

[Fiamma]

Does the tank look like it's reacting to the juice at all? Cloudy or cracking at the bottom? I know some strawberry juices are more acidic than others. ECF has a large list of known tank killers at: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ices-flavors-crack-tanks-ce2s-clearos-24.html

I'm sorry you're having this problem, hopefully it's not the juice and your vendor will do something for you. 2 days is not very much time at all for any tank, though some juices will eat them alive overnight, and vendors don't usually cover that.

 

[apbtdog1]

If you tighten those clearomizers on too tight they'll spin around on their own base causing the o-ring in there to leak. Just a thought! I had one leak on me like that

 

[JohnsWorld]

I hear your frustration. I use an ego setup often and agree there's always some issue, but I still enjoy it. My hubby got sick of messing with it and ordered a mini reo. Just fill it with 3 ml of your favorite juice and your good to go........

 

[cdunn96]

I bought the disposable clearomizer for a few dollars and have been using it for a month, clean it and fill constantly, no leaks or burnt taste. These may be something to look into. I am new to this vaping but have not had anything as far as problems go, for the most part. One tank on original leaked a little, that is when I saw the clearo.

 

[DaiAlchemy]

I've had word back from the supplier and they blame the juice.
I have to say this must be a very poor design if juices cause them to leak.
So I'll just notch this one up to experience and move on.

I still like the look of the clearomizers and how easy they are to fill.
Anyone had any experience with the Visions Ego Rainbow V3 Clearomizer?

i.e. Vision Ego Rainbow V3 Rebuildable £5.50 - Vaping Spares - Cartomisers Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid

 

[Ratman]

Fwiw they redesigned the mouthpiece due to cracking. Supposedly is doing much better now. Look for the v2 designation and I know one vender is selling replacement mouthpieces. I think it might have been stormies but not sure. I am having burnt taste issues with mine at anything over 3.5 volts but love everything else about them.

 

[DaiAlchemy]

While the Kanger T2 has a slight leak, it is still usable. However, it is starting to taste a little burnt even with plenty of juice in the tank and lots of tipping to keep the wicks wet. I suspect the head coil might be giving up.

The vendor sent me another Kanger T2 to try, to see if it leaks too and I have to say it looks like it is going that way.

Neither of these tanks is suffering from cracked mouthpieces. It's a shame about the leaking because these tanks are very easy to work with and give loads of vapor and flavor.

I also just bought a Vision Ego V3 Rainbow (possibly called Starburst in US).
This is a very nice tank that can be taken apart and the individual parts can be bought and replaced.
However, the base has no airholes and when attached to my Ego battery it makes for a very tight draw with less vapor.

It looks like it's going to be hard to find the perfect solution as there always seems to be something that lets them down.

 

[Ratman]

It looks like it's going to be hard to find the perfect solution as there always seems to be something that lets them down.

Amen Brother! AMEN!!

 

[Matt07b]

i would suggest a 3 or 6 ml dct

 

[DaiAlchemy]

Well, today the mouthpiece on one of the Kanger T2 tanks has split down the side. Time to see if I can source replacements.

 

[classwife]

Moved to Clearomizers from New Members

 

[Dharmabumz]

I've had similar problems with the Stardust; sometimes it works ok and sometimes you get yourself I nice draw of warm, unvaporized juice. I tend to like Black Tea and/or Earl Grey and have no desire to smoke a fruitcake. I can't say that the Stardust V2 is all that much a better product; the Vivi Nova seems to be a better overall finished product albeit it is like carrying around a vat of juice at any given time.

 

[The Hill Giant]

While the Kanger T2 has a slight leak, it is still usable. However, it is starting to taste a little burnt even with plenty of juice in the tank and lots of tipping to keep the wicks wet. I suspect the head coil might be giving up.

The vendor sent me another Kanger T2 to try, to see if it leaks too and I have to say it looks like it is going that way.

Neither of these tanks is suffering from cracked mouthpieces. It's a shame about the leaking because these tanks are very easy to work with and give loads of vapor and flavor.

I also just bought a Vision Ego V3 Rainbow (possibly called Starburst in US).
This is a very nice tank that can be taken apart and the individual parts can be bought and replaced.
However, the base has no airholes and when attached to my Ego battery it makes for a very tight draw with less vapor.

It looks like it's going to be hard to find the perfect solution as there always seems to be something that lets them down.

No matter what clearomizer you use, you'll end up having issues with leaking/cracking if you use acidic juices. Your best bet is to use Vivi Novas and get the aluminum replacement tubes for them.

 

[Rivaman]

QUOTE=DaiAlchemy I also just bought a Vision Ego V3 Rainbow (possibly called Starburst in US). This is a very nice tank that can be taken apart and the individual parts can be bought and replaced. However, the base has no airholes and when attached to my Ego battery it makes for a very tight draw with less vapor.

If you look at the base of unit there should be 4 notch's for the airflow.Maybe you are tightening them on to the battery too hard. I,ve found the draw on the ones I've used very good indeed


(Sorry having a problem with getting the quote editor to work properly)

 

[DaiAlchemy]

Dharmabumz, thanks for recommending the Vivi Nova. I have not heard of them before. I just had a look at them on Electronic Cigarettes | Vaping Devices | Accessories | E-Liquid and I think I'm going to have to get one.

 

[SilverBear]

... I tend to like Black Tea ...

:derail:

Where do you get your Black Tea??? ...hopefully other than Dekang.

:rerail:

 

[DaveP]

Lots of people like the Phiniac pyrex glass tanks. No worries about juice cracking polycarbonate.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tank-reviews/313655-phiniac-glass-tanks-review-doc.html