Interesting Protank problem

[jenmurray116]

So, I just ordered my 3rd protank and my 3rd spinner - and I was so happy to build up my supply of gear a bit more. But then this happened....



The round piece on the bottom of my protank got stuck inside my battery! My husband can't seem to get it out - he said there were pieces of metal coming off when he tried so he didn't really want to keep messing with it. Has this happened to anyone else?

So, my question is - does anyone know if I can just buy the bottom piece to the protank? The rest of it is fine and I don't want to have to buy a whole new one, just because that part is shot. I am bummed about the battery though.

PS: I don't know if this happened with my new stuff or old stuff

 

[E_DeCastro]

I think you can just buy the base. but wow, that is pretty bad.

Kanger ProTank Base Replacement

 

[MaxS89]

Yup. I have seen many places sell just the bottom piece for the ProTank. It seems that little 510 connection is the weak point and breaks somewhat easy, at least compared to the rest of the unit. You can buy just the bottom piece though and slap it on. Never really seen that happen before, did you over-tighten it?

 

[mayhue1]

My nephew has had the same problem a couple times. He blames it on dropping it. He is also ordering just the bottom part.

 

[jenmurray116]

thanks to both of you - I'm very relieved to know that I can just buy the base!

I don't think I over-tightened it. I've been at this 3 months now (as of yesterday!! ) so I made my newbie mistakes long ago and things have been smooth sailing since - I couldn't believe it when this happened!

 

[jenmurray116]

My nephew has had the same problem a couple times. He blames it on dropping it. He is also ordering just the bottom part.

hmmmm - newbie mistakes aside, dropping it could be a factor. I have had that happen a few times..... maybe more than a few....

 

[E_DeCastro]

dropping it always breaks things. I have been vaping since 2009 and I would use small battery boxes, every time I dropped it, i KNEW it was broke without even looking. I still have 5 or six boxes left over from the early days of vaping.

 

[volume control]

Wrap the tip of some needle nose pliers in electrical tape until its super snug and you may be able to pull that out.

 

[E_DeCastro]

here is another one

https://vaporbank.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=1783

 

[RichardV]

The latest Protank shipments were delayed because of several quality issues, this was one of them. The 510 connection on earlier versions was thin causing it to break off.

 

[crxess]

Yep, new release is supposed to correct weakness.
1 drop is all it takes to damage the thread cup. Over snug once after that and it is DONE for.

Would check with any Base supplier as to how old their stock is. New release is only 1 week old.

AVOID VAPOR BANK - PRICES are HighWay Robbery!!!!!!
5x the price from Discount Vapers.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Assorted PV Topics - Tanks

 

[MattB101]

Yep, new release is supposed to correct weakness.
1 drop is all it takes to damage the thread cup. Over snug once after that and it is DONE for.

Would check with any Base supplier as to how old their stock is. New release is only 1 week old.

AVOID VAPOR BANK - PRICES are HighWay Robbery!!!!!!
5x the price from Discount Vapers.

Not true. Kanger pro tank listed at $19.99. Maybe a little higher than others but, not all that much. Sorry had to call it.

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[Dannyboy5691]

I'd contact the seller and see if they will send you a new base. It's obviously a factory problem. Good luck!

 

[Proetus]

I'm done messing w/ protanks. Just my opinion tho. 3 I got are going on classies, including the one tank that's missing bottom.

 

[MaxS89]

I have 2 protanks and have never had a problem with the build quality of either. They are both my daily users and go everywhere with me. I know they had a problem with the first batch a while ago, and it would separate the glass and metal pieces but I was sent the second patch when I bought mine. I wouldn't give up on the Protank as they are pretty awesome delivery devices. There is a new mod that just came out, which uses the protank base and head, has a SS body and you can use whatever drip tip you want ontop of it. Don't remember the name of it as it was just released but it has decent reviews, same performance. I'm sure I can dig it up somewhere.

 

[Proetus]

Tatroe Tank. The tank portion is fabulous! It's the connection that is flawed. There is no give or take on this setup. The entire weight of the tank, juice and any sorta of sideways pressure bears on that 510 connection. It will break eventually. At least with cartotanks, there is some flex between the carto and the tank due to the o rings. Again this is just my crappy experience and opinion. Take it as you will.

 

[lamarrk]

I think you can just buy the base. but wow, that is pretty bad.

Kanger ProTank Base Replacement

Thanks for the link. Ordered a couple from somewhere else (only 2 due to their price .. nearly $5 each). Picking up a 5 pack for "just in case" and to fit my Tatroe tank!

 

[rnln]

I can't go to classified. Can you PM me your desc and price?

I'm done messing w/ protanks. Just my opinion tho. 3 I got are going on classies, including the one tank that's missing bottom.

 

[rnln]

Since we are here with protank, does anyone know where to get the tiny white rubber grommet at the end of the coil?