I used the factory installed coil in the rba so I didn't have time to try any custom builds before the insulator gave out, but the factory coil was running at a stable .6 ohms until the insulator failed (on an istick30 watt)
Kanger Subtank Mini clear insulator melted to my RBA!
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I used the factory installed coil in the rba so I didn't have time to try any custom builds before the insulator gave out, but the factory coil was running at a stable .6 ohms until the insulator failed (on an istick30 watt)
How long did it take to fail? I'm guessing pretty quickly if you never had a chance to rebuild it. I really hope they figure this out and find a permanent fix for it, because I really bought this for the RBA portion. Though after reading about the OCC coils, they don't seem so bad. Pretty easy to rebuild, and good flavor and vapor.
I also bought this for the RBA portion. It failed after my first tank of juice, so a little over 4.5ml since I was on my second tank when it happened. I only had it for 2 days. 
UPDATE in regards to the brown insulators
This is hearsay, but a user on another forum has informed me that there are multiple version of each subtank RDA deck. Here is his post
So the brown insulators might be for version 1 and 2 of the original subtank RBA. That being said, I have heard from another user that Kanger is developing a 4th insulator edition because of all of the issues with the clear insulator. I have not seen these yet though, but it would make sense to me. Kanger has been sending out brown insulators to people who have informed them they had a subtank mini, so I have no idea. Some people have gotten them to fit, some havent.
I also find it strange they are selling brown insulators for the original subtanks, yet were previously releasing the tanks with clear insulators. I wonder if all new versions will come with the updated brown versions. I would hope so.
This is hearsay, but a user on another forum has informed me that there are multiple version of each subtank RDA deck. Here is his post
So the brown insulators might be for version 1 and 2 of the original subtank RBA. That being said, I have heard from another user that Kanger is developing a 4th insulator edition because of all of the issues with the clear insulator. I have not seen these yet though, but it would make sense to me. Kanger has been sending out brown insulators to people who have informed them they had a subtank mini, so I have no idea. Some people have gotten them to fit, some havent.
I also find it strange they are selling brown insulators for the original subtanks, yet were previously releasing the tanks with clear insulators. I wonder if all new versions will come with the updated brown versions. I would hope so.
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I'll just lay low and let them figure this mess out. they really need to work on communication too. Their website is pretty pitiful in terms of describing what parts are, and what they fit, and when to expect new revisions to updated parts.
Yeah, at this point I've done all I can trying to get service from them, which is a shame because I really liked Kanger. Now Im just trying to inform as many other users with subtank minis as possible so they don't have to go through the mess I have or potentially harm themselves if they are using unprotected batteries.
I haven't given up hope, but right now I kinda have my eye on the Delta II and the Goblin RTA since Kanger has given me the run around.
I haven't given up hope, but right now I kinda have my eye on the Delta II and the Goblin RTA since Kanger has given me the run around.
I was tempted by the Delta II as well. I'm just not sure about airflow. I got the subtank mini mainly for its huge airflow. I did have my eye on the Lemo, but after a friend got it and I felt how restrictive the draw was, I couldn't do it. I like open lung hits with minimal restriction. Even though people claimed the Lemo was open and flowed well, I thought it felt like drawing through a coffee stir straw.
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Yeah I feel the same way about the lemo. Keep your eye on the goblin, it looks to be the best dedicated RTA, its just impossible to find right now but should be around soon from what I hear
The delta II seemed to have good airflow when I tried one (using the prebuilt coils), I just dont like how they sell the RBA separately, and the tank portion itself looks harder to clean than the mini.
The delta II seemed to have good airflow when I tried one (using the prebuilt coils), I just dont like how they sell the RBA separately, and the tank portion itself looks harder to clean than the mini.
I haven't even heard of the Goblin. I'll keep an eye out. Always looking for new hardware that I don't really need. 
Heard nothing but good things (with the exception that the deck is a bit cramped to build on)
Also, to anybody reading this who received their subtank mini with the new upgraded tan insulators already installed, PLEASE POST PICTURES SO WE CAN SEE! Thank you
Also, to anybody reading this who received their subtank mini with the new upgraded tan insulators already installed, PLEASE POST PICTURES SO WE CAN SEE! Thank you
I admit I haven't read through all the pages of the many threads about this insulator problem but as I want to get the mini in the next couple of weeks (I know I need to make sure it has the new insulator in it). My question is what juice were you using in it? You may have already said, I just didn't see it.
I was just skimming through the posts looking for updates.
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I was just skimming through the posts looking for updates.
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It was 80vg 20pg 3mg nic by Cloud Nine Vapors, I believe it was midsummer nectar. Its not a tank cracker and I have used that juice in my other tanks and never had an issue.
Gotcha! While reading I saw Pluid come up a couple of times but I realized it was the guy on the YT vid (who took the video down!) I was about to say! Pluid is my ADV and it disolves the wood stain of my cabinet if I leave a drop on there to long! Its no wonder why his melted! LOL!
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Yeah, from what I've seen, pluid is VICIOUS stuff. I have never used it and never will. I dont use any tank crackers for that matter. I hear pluid has a pretty strong following though, must taste pretty good haha.
JC,
I have a total of ten Kanger Subtank mini's....this afternoon I disassembled every rebuildable, none have any gaps in the clear plastic like shown in other pictures I've seen.
Do you know if these pictures taken after usage, or prior?
I cant say for sure unfortunately. Though I have think its safe to assume people weren't just blatantly mis-aligning their insulators. I think this comes down to quality control. It seems some units are just fine while others have slipped through the cracks. Guess some of us just got unlucky and are now left to deal with it on our own
I cant say for sure unfortunately. Though I have think its safe to assume people weren't just blatantly mis-aligning their insulators. I think this comes down to quality control. It seems some units are just fine while others have slipped through the cracks. Guess some of us just got unlucky and are now left to deal with it on our own
JC...Reason I ask....I'm wondering if heat is causing the insulator to shrink?
Which is why I wanted to know if the pictures of gaps are taken after use, or prior.
I think that is a sound theory. Unfortunately I am unable to comment on it as I do not know. Its very possible the heat is causing that though. On the flip side, its also possible they are coming like that from the factory. We need more data to be sure.
I agree, I can't find who posted the picture of the deck so I can ask when the picture was taken.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...peek-insulator-section-potential-issue-2.html
This is one of the users who posted about a gap in his insulator. Looks like it came that way. Another user there also reported having cracking in his clear insulator.
This is one of the users who posted about a gap in his insulator. Looks like it came that way. Another user there also reported having cracking in his clear insulator.
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