Kanger Megatank will not completely fill

[Matty Walsh]

I upgraded from a Kanger Protank III (that was flooding, leaking, and driving me insane) to a Megatank that I really love. It's a relatively minor issue, but one thing I noticed is that because of the design, you can not completely fill the tank.Since some juice resides in the metallic base of the tank, there is still juice in the tank when it appears empty.

This picture shows my tank, right after I completely "filled" it. As you can see, it only appears to be 3/4 filled. Is there anyway completely fill the tank of a Kanger Megatank?

 

[Steeldragon]

I have the same problem but I have gotten into the habit that once The fluid disappears from the tank area itself I refill so I never have to worry about the coils going dry. Also if you tilt it will give a better idea of how much is left.

 

[powerband]

it's designed that way. the air space at the top allows for a vacuum to be created in the tank, it helps to prevent leaking, same reason for the liquid "disappearing" in the bottom. designed to keep the user from running it dry which can also cause leaking problems

 

[Kent C]

I noticed on the T3D (dual coil) and a DC Aspire that the center post is shorter than the T3/T3S single coil, where you can't fill the tank up as far with the dual coils for some reason. But even with the single coils, there is, as powerband explains, still an airspace but on the T3S it looks filled up but the space is near the mouthpiece and covered by the top chrome piece.

 

[powerband]

I noticed on the T3D (dual coil) and a DC Aspire that the center post is shorter than the T3/T3S single coil, where you can't fill the tank up as far with the dual coils for some reason. But even with the single coils, there is, as powerband explains, still an airspace but on the T3S it looks filled up but the space is near the mouthpiece and covered by the top chrome piece.

Indeed. the T3S was the predecessor of the T3D, both are really good clearos and actually I prefer using my T3S's ha ha!. I use both daily between the Aerotank and my drippers. sometimes its hard to choose

 

[Kent C]

Indeed. the T3S was the predecessor of the T3D, both are really good clearos and actually I prefer using my T3S's ha ha!. I use both daily between the Aerotank and my drippers. sometimes its hard to choose

I had some problems with the T3D duals on my Joye eGos. Took out 3 of them. Don't know whether I got a bad batch but not worth it for me to try out the others.... I can make the T3S coils fit the T3D tank, so not a total loss. lol. So I just went back to T3S and I have a bunch of T3's left as well. Actually like them better but almost no one has the coils in stock anymore

 

[Matty Walsh]

That's what I do to check my levels when it falls into the tank (and usually my cue to fill it anyway).

 

[Matty Walsh]

Ahh, I didn't know that was specifically done by design, but that makes sense. Thanks for the info! Again, I don't really consider it a problem, just an observation.

 

[SpyderBite]

I believe all the Kanger tanks such as the Nautilus, Protank 3, Mega and minis all allow for a vacuum at the top of the tank. I've just trained myself to refill when I get 1/2 to 1/3 full.

 

[DPLongo22]

It's because they put the glass part at the top instead of the bottom. Simply flip it upside to see your levels.

There's a new something coming out, or maybe already is, called Silo. It looks like an Aspire but the glass is at the bottom, reverse of the Kanger. A bit on the expensive side right now, but that will change.

 

[Steeldragon]

I did some inquiring on the subject and someone stated that have the air in the top of the cylnder help keeps the juice in the coils. That is why they warn never to take the top of first or it coupld break the glass due to the pressure that is built up. Not sure of it but sounded good to me

 

[classwife]

Moved to Clearomizers from Model Specific Discussion - eGo Type Models

 

[Mrdaputer]

I upgraded from a Kanger Protank III (that was flooding, leaking, and driving me insane) to a Megatank that I really love. It's a relatively minor issue, but one thing I noticed is that because of the design, you can not completely fill the tank.Since some juice resides in the metallic base of the tank, there is still juice in the tank when it appears empty.

This picture shows my tank, right after I completely "filled" it. As you can see, it only appears to be 3/4 filled. Is there anyway completely fill the tank of a Kanger Megatank?View attachment 369037

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There is a thread on how to fix this issue, Here is a video on how to do it.
Kangertech Aerotank & EMOW Tom's qtip method - YouTube

 

[DPLongo22]

That Adam is.always FULL of great.information. I knew about the method but did not know it was him. I should have though. Good stuff, thanks.

 

[powerband]

I did some inquiring on the subject and someone stated that have the air in the top of the cylnder help keeps the juice in the coils. That is why they warn never to take the top of first or it coupld break the glass due to the pressure that is built up. Not sure of it but sounded good to me

There is no pressure inside the tank. the tank is in a vacuum and acts much like a hummingbird feeder. the air space at the top and the juice in the bottom creates a vacuum as the juice is vaped out of the tank.
It is proper use to refill the tank when it gets down to the 1/3 level 1/4 full at the lowest. the tanks are designed to not be able to be filled to the 100% full level as there would be no headspace for the air preventing a vacuum from occuring.

 

[Katdarling]

That IS a great tip! The Q tip tip!

I wonder if it will also work on non Kanger tanks...

Nauti mini: nope, sure won't.

 

[New2vaps]

Old news. The Q tip method has been used now for a few months. But I love it

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/clearomizers/570412-six-mils-aerotank-mega-magic.html