Hello and new tank advice please

[Leon1972]

Hello and happy vaping!!! first off I am new to vaping with tanks. Started with a blu like device years ago. Rebuilt my own carts back then but it was a pain in the .... so I gave up on vaping. Now here I am with an itaste clk 1280 and a protank 2.
My protank leaks and floods all the time. I am tired of it and want to ditch it. I love the airy draw I get from it and all flavored feel very muted. I have looked at the davide , nautilus and aero tank.
Does anyone have any long term use experience with these tanks and can I get opinions on them please?

 

[Warpigs]

SMOKTech 5mL PBC Tank | Sublime Vapor | Sublime Vapor

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

First, to fix a flooded atomizer take your tank off the battery and blow through the mouthpiece (with a paper towel under it). This will drain the extra eliquid.

When you inhale, take a long smooth draw vs a short sharp draw. This will prevent extra eliquid from being pulled into your coils and flooding it. Inhalation technique with an e-cigarette

Whenever you first sense that your atomizer is beginning to flood try this:
1. Open up the airflow (you can purchase an airflow base for your Protank) so when you take a hit you are not pulling in as much juice into your coils.
2. Raise your voltage or wattage if your battery allows you to do this. This will vaporize more eliquid.
3. Tip your battery up (and take a few hits). By tipping it up you will prevent more eliquid from being fed into the coils.

Give one or all of these a try. I upgraded all my Protank v2s with the new Aerotank Base.

 

[Leon1972]

So I have tried all these things already. I am tired of the protank and hesitant about kanger period. I can't even vape above 4 v without getting a burnt taste. Yesterday I had to clear my tank 4 times due to flooding and it sit upright on a table in a 72 degree house all day. I'm done with the pro tank. Oh, I also run a 50/50 mix

 

[Jwaterski]

Went from the protank 1 to aero tank, like it pretty well. There may be better tanks, but this one works for me, and the single coil heads from the protank work just fine in it (at least they have for me). Cheaper and rebuildable.

 

[VHRB2014]

I had allot of ego styled tanks before I went to RDA/RBA/RTA. The one I still have and using right now is the Hyper Tank. Its simple, use`s PT heads, vapes like a sugar factory smoke stack.

:?)

 

[realsis]

Hi there, have you ever considered rebuilding your own tanks like with a rba. I personally got very tired of the leaking tanks and learned to build coils for a rebuildable atomizer. The flavor is outrageous and I've had no issues with leaking and such like I did with the other atomizers. I know it's not for everyone but for me personally it was one of the best things I've done in my vaping journey. I of course didn't just jump right in. I took the time to learn and understand ohms law and battery safety. I studied and learned the tools I needed to correctly and safely rebuild. After practice it becomes quite easy and quick. Most can build a coil, have the tank wicked and up and running in 3 to 4 minutes.and once you taste the flavor of a rba, you will never go back! If your interested a very good rebuildable for a beginner is the kayfun lite. It's a super easy build and gives loads of vapor and flavor. You tube has many tutorials on building the kayfun and the videos can be very helpful when just learning. Like I mentioned it's not for everyone but if it's something you might be interested in for the future I thought I would bring up the possibility. It's funny, I've had far LESS problems with my rebuildables than I did with the premade atomizers. Also it saves money not having to purchase the replacement coils so often. Also I've noticed home constructed coils last a whole lot longer than the premade coils.its just something you might want to consider in the future. If it's not for you, that's ok too but I just thought I'd mention it. Best wishes.

 

[Traijan]

Quite honestly, if you're getting flooded with the Protank 2, you'll find just as many people that tell tales that their Nautilus and or Aerotank flood as well.

The only way that I can personally get my Aerotank mega to flood is to take it outside when it's over 105°f out there, that thins out the liquid enough to flood the coil, where as my Nautilus can be used at the same outdoor temperatures and won't flood on me. I've left both tanks inside the car when we lived in the Desert where our summer day was about 118°f and when I went to use them, my Aerotank was terribly flooded, but my Nautilus was normal like it usually is. Although for me, putting the Aerotank in front of the A/C vent in the car for a few minutes usually took care of the issue.

However, there are quite a few people I've read that say that they can't stop their Nautilus tanks from flooding.

My only fear of recommending either to you is that if you're flooding the PT2 now, then you may have the same issues with either the Naut or the AT. I have no first hand knowledge of the Davide.

 

[Leon1972]

Quite honestly, if you're getting flooded with the Protank 2, you'll find just as many people that tell tales that their Nautilus and or Aerotank flood as well.

The only way that I can personally get my Aerotank mega to flood is to take it outside when it's over 105°f out there, that thins out the liquid enough to flood the coil, where as my Nautilus can be used at the same outdoor temperatures and won't flood on me. I've left both tanks inside the car when we lived in the Desert where our summer day was about 118°f and when I went to use them, my Aerotank was terribly flooded, but my Nautilus was normal like it usually is. Although for me, putting the Aerotank in front of the A/C vent in the car for a few minutes usually took care of the issue.

However, there are quite a few people I've read that say that they can't stop their Nautilus tanks from flooding.

My only fear of recommending either to you is that if you're flooding the PT2 now, then you may have the same issues with either the Naut or the AT. I have no first hand knowledge of the Davide.

What makes you think I'll get the same flooding issues with the aero or nautilus if I'm getting flooding now? I am taking light draws and I have to keeps it 2/3 full. I am finding after switching batteries my flooding is LESS but nowhere near I would like it to be. I used to have itaste vv but am now using the itaste clk 1280.
Your not the first person to mention the nautilus was a champ in the heat and me being in Georgia I am leaning more that way.
What are their coils like? How long do they last you? I've read bad things about their coils and it seems they are not revivable as I've read they are fully contained.

 

[InAfoggyHaze]

I have 2 Aspire Nautilus Mini's and 1 regular size Nautilus. My personal opinion is that they are the Holy Grail of the "Glassomisers". Many people like myself have no interest whatsoever in rebuildables. I've used the Kangers in the past and can't ever see myself using one of their products again. Since I've started vaping it's a constant quest to find the right gear to provide the perfect vape. The Aspire Nautilus and the Mini with BVC coils delivers this for me. So now I can focus on being a juice ...... After reading and viewing a ton of reviews hyping it up I bought a Mini. Believe the hype. Everything else just isn't quite as good in one way or another.

 

[Leon1972]

I have 2 Aspire Nautilus Mini's and 1 regular size Nautilus. My personal opinion is that they are the Holy Grail of the "Glassomisers". Many people like myself have no interest whatsoever in rebuildables. I've used the Kangers in the past and can't ever see myself using one of their products again. Since I've started vaping it's a constant quest to find the right gear to provide the perfect vape. The Aspire Nautilus and the Mini with BVC coils delivers this for me. So now I can focus on being a juice ...... After reading and viewing a ton of reviews hyping it up I bought a Mini. Believe the hype. Everything else just isn't quite as good in one way or another.

Do all of the nautilus tanks use the bvc coils?
My other concern is having a 1280mah battery. From everything I've read it doesn't seem my battery will beup to the challenge

 

[InAfoggyHaze]

Do all of the nautilus tanks use the bvc coils?

Aspire is now shipping the big brother with the BVC coils too so that's a yes. Some places still have backstock of the Nautilus with the older BDC coils I'm sure. My box had an extra sticker that said "BVC Inside" on the front. For some reason the coils included with the Nautilus(just bought today!) required more prime pulls and time than the Mini. Also with fresh a fresh coil installed you will get a metallic or burnt taste for your first 10 pulls or so. Overall I love them. They last me about 2-3 weeks per coil(dark or light liquid).

 

[Leon1972]

Aspire is now shipping the big brother with the BVC coils too so that's a yes. Some places still have backstock of the Nautilus with the older BDC coils I'm sure. My box had an extra sticker that said "BVC Inside" on the front. For some reason the coils included with the Nautilus(just bought today!) required more prime pulls and time than the Mini. Also with fresh a fresh coil installed you will get a metallic or burnt taste for your first 10 pulls or so. Overall I love them. They last me about 2-3 weeks per coil(dark or light liquid).

Should I be good with a 1280 mah battery and how do I need to prime these coils? All I do with my pt2 is out a drop on each side of the wick.
I think the nautilius is the way I'm gonna go. Also what is the tank diameter like in comparison to the pt2? My pt sits perfectly on my battery.

 

[Traijan]

The BDC as well as the BVC coils generally last me about 60 ml to 120ml+ of 50/50 liquid. Unless it turns out to be a bum coil.

The reason why i said what i did was because the protank 2 is the only tank I've ever owned that I've never had flood on me so i assumed there pretty un-floodable, at least they have been for me this far.

 

[Leon1972]

The BDC as well as the BVC coils generally last me about 60 ml to 120ml+ of 50/50 liquid. Unless it turns out to be a bum coil.

The reason why i said what i did was because the protank 2 is the only tank I've ever owned that I've never had flood on me so i assumed there pretty un-floodable, at least they have been for me this far.

ice read a ton more bad stories and had people cringe when they hear I have a pt. even before I tell em I have problems. Don't know seems it's well known to be a problem tank. Regardless for me it does not work so the quest to find my sweet tank begins. Lol

 

[Leon1972]

Can I use the rest of my pro tank coils with the nautilus?

 

[daleron]

Welcome Leon!
I've never had problems with my protank2's leaking And the Davide is basically the same as the protank with a changeable drip tip.

 

[SS stingray]

I love the protank 2. I build my own coils . If flooding I just add a little more flavor wick. Just my 2 cents.....

 

[Leon1972]

So I bought the nautilus today and so far I love it. I left it in my car on purpose today and at 97 degrees for an hour no leak, no flood, no gurgle!!!!!
Great vape too!!!! Lots of vapor and very smooth. Can't comment on flavor though. My currently running flavor sucks. Grape with no taste. It sucks.
Will say this tank is a god among glass so far!!!!!

 

[amoret]

I'm glad you're happy with the Nautilus. I did want to chime in for anyone else reading this thread that the Davide is way less prone to leaking and gurgling than the protank. I have a couple of each. The Davide uses the Kanger coils (either dual or single on the newer models) but seems to have much better air flow/vacuum control.