Moding a tank for a repairable CE2

[johnlacie]

I've come to rely on CE2s since I've started vaping over a year ago. While I have experimented with other kinds of atomizers such as dual coils, dripping atomizers, rebuildables and genisis types, I've always been able to rely on CE2s. The ceramic cup with an bottom air hole seems to me the most consistent way of creating warm clouds of vapor. My cheap repairable CE2 tanks are still my mainstays even when new and cheap mods are now available.

This post is just a continuation of my previous post for building a solderless repairable CE2. The repairable CE2 needs a tank and below is how you can build the tank out of a DC tank. Any tank will do actually but the DCT would be a good alternative (I build my own tanks from syringe tubes and hose connectors and had to buy a DCT for this post).

Moding a DCT for a solderless repairable CE2.

Firstly, you'll need a 510-eGo adapter. Before you begin modifying it, remove the positive post by unscrewing it.


Next, you'll need a drill, used 510 battery (or 510 extender) and a hack saw. Cut away the eGo threading but retain about 2 mm of it to make a flange.


Next use a strip of sand paper to polish. You'll also need to file the ridges to make a smooth surface for an o-ring. Use a Dremel tool to cut out air channels on the 510 thread.


Once done, put back the positive post and install the adapter into the bottom cap of the DCT.


Take a used CE2 tube and cut a small section using your drill and hack saw. Install this into the top cap of the DCT.


With the repairable CE2 (make sure you use an o-ring on the connector), assemble the parts and you're done!


Cheers.

 

[LucentShadow]

That makes for a sharp-looking tank. Nice work. I may try that sometime, as I never use my DCT anymore.

I'm wondering if you're using an o-ring to seal between the CE2 connector and the eGo connector, though. Something like the little ones on Vivi Nova heads. Seems like it'd leak through the threading eventually, if not.

 

[DivaB]

Nice to see another who loves the ce2. I had my supply pretty stocked, and make my own e-liquid, so it had been awhile since I have placed an order anywhere. I about crapped to find how hard the ce2 were to find and all the new shiny things!!! Holy cow! A lot has changed just since January!! I thought the idea of the new tubes on the ce2 was a good idea...but it seems they've altered how they burn too. They don't last as long as the original ce2 (with the cracking tubes).

Anyways, sorry to ramble. It's been awhile since I've been on the forum too. You have a good tutorial above, and thank you for sharing.

 

[johnlacie]

That makes for a sharp-looking tank. Nice work. I may try that sometime, as I never use my DCT anymore.

I'm wondering if you're using an o-ring to seal between the CE2 connector and the eGo connector, though. Something like the little ones on Vivi Nova heads. Seems like it'd leak through the threading eventually, if not.

Yes, I do indeed use an o-ring between the CE2 and eGo connectors to stop leaks. Without any o-ring, liquid will definitely seep though the eGo connector.
The original o-ring around the CE2 connector for the CE2 tube can be used for this purpose. Also, the o-ring used for 510 drip-tips can be used.
A Danco #47 from HomeDepot seems to do a nice job in preventing leaks and keeping the eGo connector firmly in place in the bottom cap (preventing the eGo connector from sliding out of the tank).

 

[johnlacie]

Nice to see another who loves the ce2. I had my supply pretty stocked, and make my own e-liquid, so it had been awhile since I have placed an order anywhere. I about crapped to find how hard the ce2 were to find and all the new shiny things!!! Holy cow! A lot has changed just since January!! I thought the idea of the new tubes on the ce2 was a good idea...but it seems they've altered how they burn too. They don't last as long as the original ce2 (with the cracking tubes).

Anyways, sorry to ramble. It's been awhile since I've been on the forum too. You have a good tutorial above, and thank you for sharing.

I still have several old CE2s with the cracking tube and they last longer than the newer CE2s. However, a CE2 re-coiled using a Kanthal 32awg seems to last forever and I haven't changed coils for more than 3 months now even after several aggressive dry burns.