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james moore

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There are two basic types of cartotanks. These use a cartomizer with holes in it that allow juice from the tank to enter the cartomizer which has the heating coil(s) and polyfill material which wicks and holds the juice until it is vaporized.

Some of these cartotanks use silicone grommets in place of the more expensive end caps. Many of these tanks are somewhat difficult to deal with because the grommets fit so tight on the carto to prevent juice leakage, therefore it is hard to assemble the tank and fill/refill with juice. Not normally a fan of these, but some work well like my frog pyrex tank.

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Then there are the higher quality tanks that have endcaps on each end. These are easily assembled and easy to fill/refill. The better tanks use pyrex glass. The metal endcaps make them more expensive than the grommet tanks, because of the human labor involved in milling the steel, aluminum, or chrome.

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Another type of cartotank is like the so-called "Lava Tanks". These have a particular shape and style. The large mouthpiece and top cap are one piece, and twist off of the tube for easy juice filling.

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At this point of my vaping experience, cartotanks give me the best flavor. But that is more the function of the cartomizer than the actual tank. The tank is just a juice reservoir. The actual carto is what is responsible for making the vapor...and the flavor.

ok but witch will deliver the best taste I would just hate to lose the taste and get discouraged on all this
 

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ok but witch will deliver the best taste I would just hate to lose the taste and get discouraged on all this

As I said above, the taste is more dependent on the quality of the cartomizer in the tank, than the tank itself. The tank is just a large reservoir to hold liquid for the cartomizer to use.
 

james moore

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you probably already seed but to save going through all 9 pages what's the best cartomizer for taste and will I get better taste from a cartomizer or a wick or the wire mesh the others were talking about
As I said above, the taste is more dependent on the quality of the cartomizer in the tank, than the tank itself. The tank is just a large reservoir to hold liquid for the cartomizer to use.
 
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Cartomizers for tanks are made of stainless steel tube. Within is a polyfill material which wicks the juice, looking like a cigarette's filter. Within the tube is an air tube, and either one or two atomizers or heating coils.

Whether a person uses a single coil or two is personal preference. My preference is single coil. Dual coils offer no benefit in my experience, and uses more battery life.

The proper resistance or ohm rating is important for the best performance and flavor of the juice. A general guide used is the following Safe Vaping Power Chart:

Vaping Power Chart 2.0 - Imgur

There are basically four major brands of cartomizer brands:

Boge, Smoktech, Ikenvape, and Kanger

Which one people prefer is very subjective.

My personal favorite at the present time is Ikenvape Platinums 2.5 ohm. Hard to get.

I already stated that I didn't care a whole lot for the string wicked devices, and I have yet to try a RBA.
 
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I'd say there is a strong argument that the BEST flavor from your juice will be experienced via dripping.

I haven't done it yet, ,so I am going purely on the recomendations of others based on my own asking of this same question.

A lot of folks prefer a bridgeless atomizer, just drip straight into the atomizer and vape the juice.. They are relatively inexpensive, and can last for a long time... Easy to wash out and change flavors. And the flavor is supposed to be as good as it can get.

The atomizers can be cheap, basic... Almost like a cartomizer without the filler material, and available for $4... Or you can go with some very special atomizers like the HH.357 that are supposed to be some of the best out there.

I personally have a bridgeless atomizer on the way, as well as a Phoenix rebuildable dripping atomizer.

I want to try out both to see if the flavor really is all they say it is... I have a good feeling I won't be left disappointed.
 

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Cartomizers for tanks are made of stainless steel tube. Within is a polyfill material which wicks the juice, looking like a cigarette's filter. Within the tube is an air tube, and either one or two atomizers or heating coils.

Whether a person uses a single coil or two is personal preference. My preference is single coil. Dual coils offer no benefit in my experience, and uses more battery life.

The proper resistance or ohm rating is important for the best performance and flavor of the juice. A general guide used is the following Safe Vaping Power Chart:

Vaping Power Chart 2.0 - Imgur

There are basically four major brands of cartomizer brands:

Boge, Smoktech, Ikenvape, and Kanger

Which one people prefer is very subjective.

My personal favorite at the present time is Ikenvape Platinums 2.5 ohm. Hard to get.

I already stated that I didn't care a whole lot for the string wicked devices, and I have yet to try a RBA.

I just started vaping a few weeks ago and just upgraded to a zmax from an ego 1000 batt and clearos. I wanted to a say thank you for the link Baditude I have been lookin for something like this chart to help me figure out voltage and an idea of where to start voltage based on each piece rather than having to start at 3 and work up slowly. ( I love vaping but that slow up was killing me :) )
2. I want to thank everyone else. I learned a lot from this thread to help me as I venture out to carto tanks and RBAs also :). I will be subscribing in hopes the chat keeps going so I can learn even more.
 

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LOL, cool stuff is fun:
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Thanks Cloud Wizard, I now have mod envy!
 

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I've had a Zmax and I liked it a lot. I wouldn't mind getting another one. But if it stops functioning properly next year, who do you send it to for repairs? ProVape will repair your Provari and even offer updates and upgrades for it. Lots of bonus points are included in the price you pay for a Provari.

Get a mechanical,no repairs needed,not too much can go wrong.
 
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