I love the Kanger Evod- for me, it's been like a Kanger T3- except without the leaking, random chemical tastes out of the box, huge variations in positive post length and stated vs actual resistence, and gurgling... a 'T3 version 2', with very affordable replacement heads, better in all ways but one - capacity. Although some vendors erroneously state that the eVod holds 2.5 ml, it's 1.5ml, max. So, after being disappointed with the Vapeonly BCC for various reasons, I've been anxiously awaiting the Protank's arrival in the mail.
Short and sweet: If you like the Evod, you'll love the Protank. If you like the T3, you'll love the protank too- and if you haven't you should probably give the eVod a try first. In-depth impressions follow.
Even seemingly small changes in the shape of a clearomizer can make a big difference in taste and performance (if you've ever preferred a drip tip of one shape to another, or found a visually identical knock-off of a product to be less than satisfactory, you know what I mean.) The Protank's internal design is very similar to the Evod, with a few mechanical differences:
First, the air tube is wider and longer. Before seeing it in person, I suspected that the 'half hourglass' top piece was an open chamber at its widest point (perhaps giving the vapor a place to accumulate similar to some RBAs, or perhaps concealing more juice volume, like on the Evod tip)- but the shape is purely aesthetic. There's a straight tube inside that goes all the way down to the atomizer head.
Apart from the size and diameter of the liquid chamber, there's also some mechanical differences in the base part where the atomizer head connects to the screw-on end cap. Although the base is quite a bit wider than the coil diameter, it screws down snugly into a raised metal lip- such that the wicks are sitting in a smaller reservoir of juice than they would be if it was completely flat. I assume this (positively) affects the rate of wicking.
The base part is knurled on the outside, with airflow slits, making it easy to attach and detach, and it can sit flush on a flat top mod without cutting off the air flow. For my tastes, the airflow is excellent; but if you're the type who found a T3 to be 'too airy', you may have the same opinion about the Protank. However, the knurled base makes it easy to grip the bottom while turning the top, tuning the airflow to your liking. This is also a nice way of increasing or decreasing the silicone cover's pressure on the wicks, without causing a leak. I've used it with a fairly thick all VG juice without feeling the need to remove any wicks. I'm really liking this feature- I can turn up the voltage and take some big puffs without any burning, more so than with other bottom coils i've used so far.
It uses a 510 connection, and the air intakes are on the sides of the post, instead of the bottom- which should also help guard against any leaking issues.
The packaging and presentation for this device is over the top. It comes in a heavy, faux-leather snap case, with a holographic authenticity seal, and the whole thing is shrink wrapped. Inside, you'll find the tank, two heads (that's two total, not one in the tank plus two extras), and a conical ring for attaching it to an ego-sized battery without looking ugly. Everything is carefully wrapped and mounted in foam custom cut for the box.
Some may find this very appealing, but I would rather have received it in a plastic bag of bubble wrap tied with a rubber band. The packaging of the device makes sense for 'starter kits', or retail presentation, but it's a waste for the primary audience- mail-order vaping enthusiasts. The cost of goods for the packaging, beauty ring, and other details probably equals the manufacturing cost of the tank itself- I would've much preferred an extra atomizer or two, and anyone wishing to purchase multiple protanks will be paying for rings and boxes they don't need or want.
I ordered this from sun-vapers as soon as it was released- which to my knowledge is the only vendor stocking it thus far. This is my third or fourth order from them, and I'm happy with the service: Quick, courteous email response, easy checkout design, and next-day shipping (I would've liked same day, but that's asking a lot for a launch day product).
In terms of cons- I still want more capacity. 3.5ml would be great. I don't understand why the majority of large clearomizers (i.e., 'mod' class vs 'ego' class) have a standard diameter that's less than that of a common 18650 mod. In fact, even carto tanks that match the width of an 18650 mod are uncommon. Making the whole unit wider in diameter would be a great way to increase the juice capacity about 1 ml without adding to the length.
Conclusion:
Overall, I can highly recommend this tank to anyone who likes bottom-coil clearomizers, or who would like them if they were glass / not a leaky mess / had a 510 connection / had adjustable airflow - as this tank ticks all those boxes.
Pros:
-glass chamber for cleaner taste and no issues with acidic juice
-higher capacity than an evod
-highly resistent to leaking and gurgling
-adjustable airflow
-flush fit on a flat-top mods
-great performance
Cons:
-only 2.5ml
-a lot of cost is going to packaging
Short and sweet: If you like the Evod, you'll love the Protank. If you like the T3, you'll love the protank too- and if you haven't you should probably give the eVod a try first. In-depth impressions follow.
Even seemingly small changes in the shape of a clearomizer can make a big difference in taste and performance (if you've ever preferred a drip tip of one shape to another, or found a visually identical knock-off of a product to be less than satisfactory, you know what I mean.) The Protank's internal design is very similar to the Evod, with a few mechanical differences:
First, the air tube is wider and longer. Before seeing it in person, I suspected that the 'half hourglass' top piece was an open chamber at its widest point (perhaps giving the vapor a place to accumulate similar to some RBAs, or perhaps concealing more juice volume, like on the Evod tip)- but the shape is purely aesthetic. There's a straight tube inside that goes all the way down to the atomizer head.
Apart from the size and diameter of the liquid chamber, there's also some mechanical differences in the base part where the atomizer head connects to the screw-on end cap. Although the base is quite a bit wider than the coil diameter, it screws down snugly into a raised metal lip- such that the wicks are sitting in a smaller reservoir of juice than they would be if it was completely flat. I assume this (positively) affects the rate of wicking.
The base part is knurled on the outside, with airflow slits, making it easy to attach and detach, and it can sit flush on a flat top mod without cutting off the air flow. For my tastes, the airflow is excellent; but if you're the type who found a T3 to be 'too airy', you may have the same opinion about the Protank. However, the knurled base makes it easy to grip the bottom while turning the top, tuning the airflow to your liking. This is also a nice way of increasing or decreasing the silicone cover's pressure on the wicks, without causing a leak. I've used it with a fairly thick all VG juice without feeling the need to remove any wicks. I'm really liking this feature- I can turn up the voltage and take some big puffs without any burning, more so than with other bottom coils i've used so far.
It uses a 510 connection, and the air intakes are on the sides of the post, instead of the bottom- which should also help guard against any leaking issues.
The packaging and presentation for this device is over the top. It comes in a heavy, faux-leather snap case, with a holographic authenticity seal, and the whole thing is shrink wrapped. Inside, you'll find the tank, two heads (that's two total, not one in the tank plus two extras), and a conical ring for attaching it to an ego-sized battery without looking ugly. Everything is carefully wrapped and mounted in foam custom cut for the box.
Some may find this very appealing, but I would rather have received it in a plastic bag of bubble wrap tied with a rubber band. The packaging of the device makes sense for 'starter kits', or retail presentation, but it's a waste for the primary audience- mail-order vaping enthusiasts. The cost of goods for the packaging, beauty ring, and other details probably equals the manufacturing cost of the tank itself- I would've much preferred an extra atomizer or two, and anyone wishing to purchase multiple protanks will be paying for rings and boxes they don't need or want.
I ordered this from sun-vapers as soon as it was released- which to my knowledge is the only vendor stocking it thus far. This is my third or fourth order from them, and I'm happy with the service: Quick, courteous email response, easy checkout design, and next-day shipping (I would've liked same day, but that's asking a lot for a launch day product).
In terms of cons- I still want more capacity. 3.5ml would be great. I don't understand why the majority of large clearomizers (i.e., 'mod' class vs 'ego' class) have a standard diameter that's less than that of a common 18650 mod. In fact, even carto tanks that match the width of an 18650 mod are uncommon. Making the whole unit wider in diameter would be a great way to increase the juice capacity about 1 ml without adding to the length.
Conclusion:
Overall, I can highly recommend this tank to anyone who likes bottom-coil clearomizers, or who would like them if they were glass / not a leaky mess / had a 510 connection / had adjustable airflow - as this tank ticks all those boxes.
Pros:
-glass chamber for cleaner taste and no issues with acidic juice
-higher capacity than an evod
-highly resistent to leaking and gurgling
-adjustable airflow
-flush fit on a flat-top mods
-great performance
Cons:
-only 2.5ml
-a lot of cost is going to packaging
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