I have the Vivi Nova tank, and hate it. It leaks all the time. Can anyone suggest anything better?

[fourthrok]

I don't know if it's the v2.5 version or not, here's a better picture. It's the only one the shop sells ($17)

@elmattias - Thanks for the pic/suggestion. I don't know anything about cartomizers. My friend's first one was a cartomizer, and he said it was a pain because you had to be really careful not to prime it too much or too little or it would cause problems. Not sure of all the details but he got the Vivi after trying mine and said it was a lot easier to work with. Also, would that tank work on my eGo-C Twist?

It sounds to me that your friend had a atomizer/cartridge system...those CAN be "over primed" and cause all sorts of issues and problems. I can't stand them...but did try to give them a fair shake. For all of maybe a day. He must be confusing the cartridge/atty system with the cartomizer which is a one piece design. The atomizer is enclosed in the unit with the polyfill. You can't "over prime" it...but it can be flooded if you get liquid in the center tube. That's easily enough avoided (and corrected), and really shouldn't happen with a cartotank unless you flat out overfill the tank and the pour juice down the center of the cartomizer. Cartomizers are simple and effective. I strongly advise SINGLE COIL if you can get them...they don't burn juice up as fast and strain the battery as much. The dual coils are touted to put out more vapor, but I haven't found that to be the case in over a year of vaping. They can be a pain with burning juice, too. I prefer 2ohm or 2.5 ohm mostly (depending on what volts I'm vaping). If you are going to go the tank route...don't get the cartomizers that are colored black. That's a paper/glue thing that you'll have to remove to use 'em in the tank. For the average tank you'll want the XL size. There are "mini" tanks that take 35 mm. cartomizers, but most are made for 45mm. ones. I think Ikenvape calls their "XL" size or 45mm ones "mega". But bear in mind other vendors call something "mega" and mean something considerabley larger with a wider diameter that won't fit in the tank. Try to find out the measurements when you can. The proper diameter for the majority of tanks is 9mm...or right in that range.

 

[flintlock62]

Did the Vivi come in a box with Vision written on it, or was it a tank with no box at all?

 

[fourthrok]

Oh yeah...and if you get regular XL cartomizers that are NOT punched with a hole or with a flange...you'll need to get a carto punch to make the hole for the juice from the tank to feed through to the tank. They are pretty cheap really and many vendors carry them. Takes a slight learning curve to make the hole the right size...not too big or too small. But it's really easy. You can get the pre-punched ones too...they cost a little more, but are easier for someone just starting out with the cartotanks.

The cartomizers vary in how long they last. Some only last a few days with heavy (extreme) use. Some last a week or more. A box of 5 will likely work for the average vaper for weeks.

 

[qccraig]

Never owned a Vivi Nova Tank and after reading this post, I doubt I ever will. I'll stick with my DID, DCT MAP tanks, dripping, cartos and one day a bottom feeder. Looking forward to getting a bottom feeder for Xmas, guess I've been a good boy.

Regarding carto confusion, I bought a cheap caliper at Amazon and I look for vendors that post the sizes. If they don't post the sizes, I find most vendors are responsive to email questions. Buying your own hole puncher is also a good idea.

Thanks to all the posters on this thread, I learned a lot about the Nova Tanks. I never did like the Nova wicking mechanism because I have the tendency to chain vape and I don't see the juice running up the wick fast enough to stop me from cooking the coil. I'd have to use mesh to make it work for my habit.

 

[gthompson]

I chain vape like crazy and have no problem with novas at all.

 

[gthompson]

Not trying to sell anyone on a nova, if everyone liked the same devices there wouldn't be so many.

 

[The Ocelot]

I have a couple of vivi mini novas and they're okay, but not my favorite. You didn't say what kind of juice you are using (or I missed it), but the threads under the caps of one of my minis dissolved when I used cinnamon. The tube then died. I thought they were made of polypropylene, but I was misinformed. I still use the minis, but I tend to use Stardust clearos (or their clones) more often, since they're inexpensive and come in pretty colors . I get about as many tankfuls out of the clearos as I do one mini head. For a bigger tank, and for cinnamon, I love (!) my glass tank from IBTanked. Their acrylic caps look really nice, but I ended up having to get stainless steel ones, since cinnamon melted the acrylic ones.

 

[flintlock62]

Not trying to sell anyone on a nova, if everyone liked the same devices there wouldn't be so many.

Actually, I use my Mini Vivi for a particular juice, and I had no problems with it. I recently got a Splitfire, and like the vapor and flavor, but it's more difficult to change heads. I've also used citrus juices in it and see no problems (so far). My latest purchase is a cartomizer tank which arrives today. I'll see how that goes. I'm still a noob, and want to experiment on what I think is the best system. What is best for some, may not be best for the next person.

 

[gthompson]

I've heard a lot of good things about the flavor in a Splitfire.

 

[Burp]

also just to note...ANY of the 510 series cartos will work with the nova,I just prefer the platinum 510s because they are vertical coils that will give much better vapor than a bottom coil.

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Sorry to off track, but didn't know we can use 510 cartos in the Nova. Thought it had to be used with the atty and coil heads that came together? Can u advise what size/length of cartos I can try? Also, any leakage issues using cartos in Nova?

 

[lulu836]

To the OP: You are painting an excellent product with a very broad negative brush. Unlike yourself I have been vaping quite a while with many different types and brands of cartos, clearos, tanks and batteries. I never purchase anything that I have not researched extensively for myself nor do I post publically negative comments (if I have any) after using my purchase for only a short while. If I do have a problem I contact the vendor and the problem mostly rests with something I'm doing incorrectly. That said if you could provide the pictures requested and the model description, also requested, perhaps someone here could give you a clue about why your "nova" is not performing to specs.

And please refrain from taking a staple gun to any part of a vaping system.

 

[Burp]

I chain vape like crazy and have no problem with novas at all.

IMO chain vaping w a Nova only works if your juice level is sufficient. Anywhere down halfway mark and one will experience burnt taste if chain vape. Of course... It helps if you are on a runny juice.

With that said, does a carto tank experience the same burnt taste if chain vaped? Anyone?

 

[gthompson]

I vape mostly 100% VG. And I typically vape the wicks nearly dry. Our experiences are different.

 

[cedric212]

From the pic, it looks like there's a gap in the space where the silica wick enter the the tank. If that's the case, the eliquid will leak into the center post causing flooding in the connection. My suggestion is to rebuild the head with cotton wick (cheesecloth/cotton batten/cotton ball) since it holds the eliquid better and expands to minimize the gap to minimize leakage. But if you're not into rebuilds, then I would recommend you to give carto+tank a try even though cartos have its own share of issues as well.

 

[The Ocelot]

IMO chain vaping w a Nova only works if your juice level is sufficient. Anywhere down halfway mark and one will experience burnt taste if chain vape. Of course... It helps if you are on a runny juice.

With that said, does a carto tank experience the same burnt taste if chain vaped? Anyone?

I vape like a dragon and haven't had a single issue with my glass tank from IBTanked and a SmokTek Single Coil XL Tank Cartomizer. In fact, I just ordered another set-up. The only drawback for me is that because I use cinnamon juice, I can't use the pretty IBTanked acrylic end caps, but the ss ones look nice.

 

[Tapo]

My Vivi nova doesn't leak, but it does not stand high voltages.. Taste is either weak or burnt.

 

[gthompson]

That's probably your juice burning.

 

[elmattias]

Sorry to off track, but didn't know we can use 510 cartos in the Nova. Thought it had to be used with the atty and coil heads that came together? Can u advise what size/length of cartos I can try? Also, any leakage issues using cartos in Nova?

ah,a mistake on my part...meant to say the twist.

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[elmattias]

To the OP: You are painting an excellent product with a very broad negative brush. Unlike yourself I have been vaping quite a while with many different types and brands of cartos, clearos, tanks and batteries. I never purchase anything that I have not researched extensively for myself nor do I post publically negative comments (if I have any) after using my purchase for only a short while. If I do have a problem I contact the vendor and the problem mostly rests with something I'm doing incorrectly. That said if you could provide the pictures requested and the model description, also requested, perhaps someone here could give you a clue about why your "nova" is not performing to specs.

And please refrain from taking a staple gun to any part of a vaping system.

he wasn't painting a broad negative brush...he was simply stating how he hasn't had success with the product....if you're going to flame anyone, please do so in my direction, because I'm not afraid to talk about how much the vivi nova sucks...it has a lot of shortcomings compared to other delivery systems...but saying things like this about someone that has simply had a bad experience with a mediocre product is unjustified and uncalled for IMHO.


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[xb9rguy]

I just got my IBtanked carto tank and love it. I tried vivi nova clearos and Kanger T2 clearos and while some didn't leak some did and so far with carto tanks (the IBtanked is my second one) I have had no burnt tastes or leaks. I won't use another clearo after switching to carto tanks. Cartos and tanks aren't that hard to figure out and choose if you just ask questions on here when confused like I did. Different strokes for different folks but I'm a carto tank guy now and not looking back. BTW thanks again to elmattias for helping me choose.