Good VV battery?

[v1k1ng1001]

101's got the innokin vv v3 on sale for $26.

Innokin iTaste VV (V3) Express kit - 101 Vape

If you don't mind a box I think the MVP 2.0 is a better long-term investment. It can be found at 101 for $40 or maybe even cheaper elsewhere if there's a sale.

I'd not get the protank III. I would get a protank II if you get the MVP or a protank II mini if you get the vv v3.

Kanger Protank II - 101 Vape
Kanger Protank II mini - 101 Vape

 

[rmk_kelly]

What is considered an ego style? I keep seeing mixed reviews on the kanger stuff. A lot of good and a lot of bad.

When you switch flavors of liquid do you just rinse out the tank, wick and all, or what do you do? Any kind of cleaning I should be doing to the unit like one a week or something?

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I have Kanger Protank Mini's and the Aerotank. When I change flavors, I take the base off (but do not remove the coil), wipe any excess liquid off the coil, then I take the tank apart and rinse under hot water. I then dry all the part well with a paper towel, put it all back together, fill with new juice, and put the base back on. The flavor changes through the wick in just a few puffs.

Added: Oh...I don't mess with rebuilding or cleaning the coils. I just replace them as needed. I get 5-6 days from a coil depending on the juice. It is a bit more expensive that way...but it is still cheaper than smoking at $5+ a day.

 

[rezna]

This is the thread that convinced me to get an iTaste v3. Next step is getting some of these kanger protanks! I'm using a terrible generic 510 I picked up a tobacco shop to tie me over. Now, I'm curious about the coils. This is a totally new concept to me.

I wonder how long should I use a tank with wicks and then once I get some protanks, you said you change them every week or so? That seems like a lot!

 

[CountBoredom]

This is the thread that convinced me to get an iTaste v3. Next step is getting some of these kanger protanks! I'm using a terrible generic 510 I picked up a tobacco shop to tie me over. Now, I'm curious about the coils. This is a totally new concept to me.

I wonder how long should I use a tank with wicks and then once I get some protanks, you said you change them every week or so? That seems like a lot!

Yay, another convert!

With regards to heads: you can pick them up online for about $6/5-pack for single coils and about $8/5-pack for dual coils. With regular washing, they can last anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on how often you use them and the thickness of your liquid (sweet flavors and high-VG liquids tend to gunk them up more frequently). If you want to get more involved and save more money, you can also dry burn your coils (burns all the crud of of them), rewick them (replace the used wicks with new ones), or even rebuild the coils (often makes them more efficient and longer-lasting). These last practices though require varying levels of confidence in your abilities and a willingness to experiment.

 

[DavidOck]

Yay, another convert!

With regards to heads: you can pick them up online for about $6/5-pack for single coils and about $8/5-pack for dual coils. With regular washing, they can last anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on how often you use them and the thickness of your liquid (sweet flavors and high-VG liquids tend to gunk them up more frequently). If you want to get more involved and save more money, you can also dry burn your coils (burns all the crud of of them), rewick them (replace the used wicks with new ones), or even rebuild the coils (often makes them more efficient and longer-lasting). These last practices though require varying levels of confidence in your abilities and a willingness to experiment.

Welcome, Rezna!

Nicely put, Count.

Even just cleaning and dry burn can allow coils to last a long time, needing only the flavor wick replenished, before they actually need to be rewound. All is pretty easy, but don't fret about it until you're comfortable vaping. And you may not even want to turn it into a hobby, but....

 

[rmk_kelly]

This is the thread that convinced me to get an iTaste v3. Next step is getting some of these kanger protanks! I'm using a terrible generic 510 I picked up a tobacco shop to tie me over. Now, I'm curious about the coils. This is a totally new concept to me.

I wonder how long should I use a tank with wicks and then once I get some protanks, you said you change them every week or so? That seems like a lot!

It really depends on how much you vape, and like CountBoredom said..your juices. The higher the VG and the sweeter flavors gunk them up fastest. I like simplicity so I just buy the new coils...it is still much cheaper than smoking. It's all in what your preferences are, your abilities, and your income. When you get into building...it can get much cheaper, but then you also have to worry about battery safety...and you should should have an ohm meter to test the ohms of your coil before putting power to it with your device. Personally...that is not for me....not yet anyway.

Yay, another convert!

With regards to heads: you can pick them up online for about $6/5-pack for single coils and about $8/5-pack for dual coils. With regular washing, they can last anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on how often you use them and the thickness of your liquid (sweet flavors and high-VG liquids tend to gunk them up more frequently). If you want to get more involved and save more money, you can also dry burn your coils (burns all the crud of of them), rewick them (replace the used wicks with new ones), or even rebuild the coils (often makes them more efficient and longer-lasting). These last practices though require varying levels of confidence in your abilities and a willingness to experiment.

I tried the dry burning with no success. I watched several videos and did exactly like they said to do it. I found that I got a burnt taste and/or the coil did not function after the burn. I personally don't recommend this after attempting myself.

 

[30+Years]

The key to dry burning is to not hold the fire button to long. I do apprx 3 second pulses and in between blow on the coil. It may take a few times but eventually most if not all the crud will be gone.

You don't have to change the wick but should remove the flavor wick before you dry burn and put back when done.

 

[Mogy]

I been really happy with my vision spinner and my egoVv3 until i got tired of the constant charging as I am vaping rather heavily to kick the analogs. They perform really well but not very long using a kanger protank 3.

 

[CountBoredom]

I tried the dry burning with no success. I watched several videos and did exactly like they said to do it. I found that I got a burnt taste and/or the coil did not function after the burn. I personally don't recommend this after attempting myself.

My attempts have met with similar results. However, I did find this process the other day and might give it a shot.

 

[rmk_kelly]

The key to dry burning is to not hold the fire button to long. I do apprx 3 second pulses and in between blow on the coil. It may take a few times but eventually most if not all the crud will be gone.

You don't have to change the wick but should remove the flavor wick before you dry burn and put back when done.

That's exactly what I did. Everything still tasted burnt. I don't know...maybe my coils just can't take it when there is not juice applied. These were coils for the Kanger Protank 2 Mini.

 

[rmk_kelly]

My attempts have met with similar results. However, I did find this process the other day and might give it a shot.

I have some cotton for my single coil dripper...I might have to try this. Thanks, Count!

 

[CountBoredom]

My attempts have met with similar results. However, I did find this process the other day and might give it a shot.

I'm happy to report that the above process worked for me. Yay! I feel so empowered...

 

[DavidOck]

Actually a pretty good graphic of the process, but...

You don't necessarily have to remove the main wick. The flavor wick, yes, or you can't see the coil. Some don't replace the flavor wick, but depending on the viscosity of your juice, that may result in leaks. I replace with a full strand of 100% cotton yarn. Easy, and fills the gap between the coil and the chimney just about right for my flavors. No leaks. Or a piece of the teased out sterile cotton.

If you do choose to remove the main wick, do it very gently, don't try to get it all in one go or you may distort or destroy the coil.

The stock silica wick will handle dry burning quite well, and after a good dry burn just rinse the head again with hot running water. Let dry, put in flavor wick, put on the chimney and silicone cup, and good as new.

 

[wheelie]

MVP and throw the Iclear30 in the garbage that comes with it. CHEERS!

 

[Katwomyn]

I love my evod vv. Maybe look at the 650 mah if you don't want the length of the 1000.

 

[rmk_kelly]

Actually a pretty good graphic of the process, but...

You don't necessarily have to remove the main wick. The flavor wick, yes, or you can't see the coil. Some don't replace the flavor wick, but depending on the viscosity of your juice, that may result in leaks. I replace with a full strand of 100% cotton yarn. Easy, and fills the gap between the coil and the chimney just about right for my flavors. No leaks. Or a piece of the teased out sterile cotton.

If you do choose to remove the main wick, do it very gently, don't try to get it all in one go or you may distort or destroy the coil.

The stock silica wick will handle dry burning quite well, and after a good dry burn just rinse the head again with hot running water. Let dry, put in flavor wick, put on the chimney and silicone cup, and good as new.

I will try removing the main wick and replacing with cotton...I had no luck leaving it in. Burnt burnt burnt...yuck. I do worry about leaking...so I might get some cotton yarn for a flavor wick. Thanks for the added advice.

 

[CountBoredom]

I will try removing the main wick and replacing with cotton...I had no luck leaving it in. Burnt burnt burnt...yuck. I do worry about leaking...so I might get some cotton yarn for a flavor wick. Thanks for the added advice.

I would replace the main wick--I tried the dry burn with the main silica wick in and my results were less than successful. I picked up a bag of organic cotton balls at CVS for $3.50 and make both the main wick and the flavor wick from them. Oh, and make sure that you trim the wicks down so that they are pretty flush with the assembly. I got cocky following the success of my first re-wick and thought that slightly longer wicks may help. Turns out, however, that they just get caught in the threading when you screw the base back into the tank and make everything leak!

 

[DavidOck]

Like the NY cabbie said to the aspiring actor when asked if he knew how to get to Carnegie Hall, "practice, practice, practice."

 

[rezna]

Thanks for all the info, everyone. This is very helpful!!