Why not get a few of each, they are reasonably inexpensive and you will eventually need them. Variety never hurts, its the spice of life.
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Why not get a few of each, they are reasonably inexpensive and you will eventually need them. Variety never hurts, its the spice of life.
Okay, just got my Kanger Protank and my ghetto review.
The unit came to me exactly as you'd see in PBUSARDO's youtube review. I'll spare everyone the details since Phil has already done that in that video review.
Pro's
- it looks nice
- the build quality is excellent
- pyrex glass tank
- easy to disassemble/reassemble
- two atomizer heads, both 2.5 ohm
Cons:
- it tastes more bland than my DCT tank/510 cartomizer combo (despite voltage changes) using the same exact juice
- removing the top wick helps if your juice is thicker, but tends to flood on 70/30 PG biased juices
- the mouthpiece is too large (the orifice diameter is too large which adds to the airy-ness)
- mouthpiece is non-removeable, you can't exchange it for another
- you can "MacGuyver" the air drag issue by using tape/bandaid over the air holes but it seems silly for a tank like this
Although there are more pro's than con's, I think the con's are what makes me give this item a thumbs down.
Helpful Suggestions to Kanger:
- update/change the design so that standard drip tips can be used
- incorporate a variable air drag system so users can dial in the amount of air resistance they want (right now it's way too airy)
- if the above is too much of a hassle, simply increase the air drag to where it feels like using a standard cartomizer
The unit came to me exactly as you'd see in PBUSARDO's youtube review. I'll spare everyone the details since Phil has already done that in that video review.
Pro's
- it looks nice
- the build quality is excellent
- pyrex glass tank
- easy to disassemble/reassemble
- two atomizer heads, both 2.5 ohm
Cons:
- it tastes more bland than my DCT tank/510 cartomizer combo (despite voltage changes) using the same exact juice
- removing the top wick helps if your juice is thicker, but tends to flood on 70/30 PG biased juices
- the mouthpiece is too large (the orifice diameter is too large which adds to the airy-ness)
- mouthpiece is non-removeable, you can't exchange it for another
- you can "MacGuyver" the air drag issue by using tape/bandaid over the air holes but it seems silly for a tank like this
Although there are more pro's than con's, I think the con's are what makes me give this item a thumbs down.
Helpful Suggestions to Kanger:
- update/change the design so that standard drip tips can be used
- incorporate a variable air drag system so users can dial in the amount of air resistance they want (right now it's way too airy)
- if the above is too much of a hassle, simply increase the air drag to where it feels like using a standard cartomizer
Just got my Pro Tank today. It's built just like the Kanger T3. Lay it anyway you want to. The draw is perfect. I'd like a bit more open but then that's just me getting used to the ZAP. Love the qauality of this and I will diffenetly own a lot more. I'm use to carto/tanks and learning on the genniy style RBA's. This pro tank is really good quality for me. Glass tube and SS tops and bottems. Heck yea.
As far as the head goes I bought a pack of 5 1.8 ohm, heads. I like the LR. Just me. I'm sure other would like to see a 4-5 ohm head for it.
(I'll never understand why but to each their own).
As far as the head goes I bought a pack of 5 1.8 ohm, heads. I like the LR. Just me. I'm sure other would like to see a 4-5 ohm head for it.
(I'll never understand why but to each their own).
Worst piece of kit I have bought so far. If you remove the top wick you flood it if using thin juices. If you tighten the draw you end up sucking up juice. Look I don't care what anyone says this is a piece of garbage. This is classic poor design with plaster tape amendments to make it work. The airy draw is there because if tighter you suck up juice -Avoid this like the plague. There are much better alternatives out there. It is certainly not a pro tank unless pro refers to the fact that you need to be MacGuyver to keep this travesty functioning to any degree.
It sounds like both of the problems you mentioned are because you did something to change it. If you're using thinner juice, don't remove a wick, they are there for a reason, to block the gaping hole in the bottom. And the airy draw is also to prevent flooding. I'm not saying it's perfect, but don't blame the tank if you didn't like the mods that you did to it.
My point is that in order to get their design to work they had to open up the draw to a ridiculous proportion. Bad design. I did not even mention that the sound this abomination makes when you draw is scary. Look I have tons of stuff from China and the majority of it is great -this is a piece of .... First and last time I buy anything from Kanger - And yes my mods did make it even worse than it was -I admit that -but in doing the mods you understand just what a poorly designed unit this is. This of course is just my opinion.
so many people love the protank, airy draw is better than golfball in a straw, I find the draw more pleasant than say a vivi nova which is a little too tight, but if you like that, thousands of happy protank owners can't be wrong can they?
I just edited to say that the draw is tighter with the beauty ring on the ego than without on the vamo. but whatever nothing is wrong with the protank at all.
I just edited to say that the draw is tighter with the beauty ring on the ego than without on the vamo. but whatever nothing is wrong with the protank at all.
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I'm a bit surprised that no one has yet to mention that it wouldn't be a bad idea to place your protank UPSIDE DOWN when not in use, simply because that way it can't leak. I do that with my Evods, and the protank is obviously just a bigger version of an Evod, since the coil and opening for the juice to reach the coil (and the airway, which leads to the mouthpiece) is in the BOTTOM, not the top. If you have a thinner juice and get any leaking if you lay it down or upright, just do this. I do it even though I don't really think I need to since I've never noticed any leaking no matter which way I put my Evods, but I do use mostly VG juices that are pretty thick.
The only drawback from doing this is that if any juice has made it's way into the airway during use, it will run down to the tip of the mouthpiece and need to be wiped away before use, but I keep q-tips handy for this. I usually keep a small cup with a paper towel in the bottom that I place my device in upside down when not in use, and that takes care of any small amount of juice in the tip of the mouthpiece. I keep a cup in the cupholder of the car for that purpose.
At my computer desk, I've made a simple holder made from a flat board in which I've drilled a series of holes slightly larger than the mouthpieces of the Evods, and I place all my Evods not currently in use into, inverted of course. No Leaks, Never! Behind each is another hole, large enough for the bottle of juice that each one contains, that way I can easily keep track of what juice goes in which device. I do have some Protanks ordered and I'm quite positive that I'm gonna love 'em as much as I love my Evods!
The only drawback from doing this is that if any juice has made it's way into the airway during use, it will run down to the tip of the mouthpiece and need to be wiped away before use, but I keep q-tips handy for this. I usually keep a small cup with a paper towel in the bottom that I place my device in upside down when not in use, and that takes care of any small amount of juice in the tip of the mouthpiece. I keep a cup in the cupholder of the car for that purpose.
At my computer desk, I've made a simple holder made from a flat board in which I've drilled a series of holes slightly larger than the mouthpieces of the Evods, and I place all my Evods not currently in use into, inverted of course. No Leaks, Never! Behind each is another hole, large enough for the bottle of juice that each one contains, that way I can easily keep track of what juice goes in which device. I do have some Protanks ordered and I'm quite positive that I'm gonna love 'em as much as I love my Evods!
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I don't see why all the hate... I love mine personally. Have had no problems with leaks, juices getting sucked up whatsoever. And you cant tell me you were shocked to find out it has the draw it has, or the mouthpiece is not changeable, you should have known both if you did any research before you bought it... and the flavor/vapor perfect for me. I would recommend it to anyone. But I guess everyone has different opinions... but I absolutely love mine and I've got 4 and all of them perform the same so I know it is a solid devices.
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should be able to lay on side , up side down , shake etc... if it leaks then suppins wrong.
Ok probably a stupid question but I just got my pro tank and it produces little to no vapor so I pulled out a wick. It still didn't produce the amount of vapor I heard about so I went a step further and took out the rubber boot that sits just above the wicks and now it works great.... So far. Should I have taken this off to start with... Was this there just as a dust cover when not in use? Or do I need to put it back on? Any way thanks I have just started vaping and so far it's a little frustrating.
Ditto - very airy and makes all my equipment top heavy. Not something I would choose to go out and about with. Love the idea of the pyrex though.
This is actually a question I would like to know the answer to as well. My protank hasn't arrived yet but I will be using it on an ego-c battery for some time before I can afford a vamo.
If it is not ok to lay down on its side I guess I will just use a tall plastic drinking glass (junky cheap one I can throw out later) to help keep the rig mostly upright.
My ProTanks lay on their side quite often. No leaks have occurred. There was a slight gurgle this morning but one draw cleared that up quickly.
Somethings definitely wrong, you should be getting clouds. That rubber boot is not a dust cover, without it on it will probably increase the chance of flooding. If you're vaping 100% VG juice, pull the flavor wicks, otherwise leave them in .... I normally brew 70/30 VG and if I pull the flavor wick it floods and leaks into the 510 connection. Sounds like you have a bad head, try replacing with another.
Ok I put the boot back on and did nothing else and now it's blowing clouds... Which is great I've only had it a day and maybe it wasn't primed or something (I'm still on the first tank full) but now it has a really funny taste not burnt but I can't put my finger on what it is.
I refuse to use anything OTHER than the ProTank now!
I store it on it's side and no problems, leaks, or anything.
The airy draw is a relief to me, it's less work!
Flavor production: Good
Vapor production: Good
problems: None
I have 4 of them, and I won't use anything else!
I store it on it's side and no problems, leaks, or anything.
The airy draw is a relief to me, it's less work!
Flavor production: Good
Vapor production: Good
problems: None
I have 4 of them, and I won't use anything else!
I beg to differ, if it does not work for you, it does not mean its garbage. Plenty of people on here including myself love them. Maybe your doing something wrong ? Either persevere or count your loses, personally i would persevere as its a good tank.
Just a thought .... But did you wash it out before filling? I clean out any new equipment before use, there's sometimes oil residue from manafacturing processes. And by just sliding the silicone boot back on shouldn't magically make it work, again, seems like that head may have an intermittent short. Check with an ohm meter or replace, u may damage your battery.
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