MTL Tank recs for a vapor still stuck on smoktech 510 dual coil cartomizers, I'm desperate

[Katya]

So I believe the problem here is that Kanger was always infamous for consistency. However, despite the differences in chimney lengths, all the tanks fit the Kanger coils & RBA properly.

The problem comes when trying to fit/use a coil head that wasn't designed for the tank. That's when the inconsistencies become apparent (otherwise I'd have never noticed them).

Exactly right. I know that my STM is authentic. I found the thread which discussed using Aspire coils (off label ) in STMs, almost exactly 5 years ago. I don't think that there were any clones available at that time, but I'm not sure.

Anyway, per this post, the problem was not the chimney length but diameter. Those Aspire coils never worked in every STM, but all Kanger coils and different versions of the RBA always fit properly--both in authentics and in clones.

 

[Bworms1980]

I'll have to give the EVOD and SOCC coils a try then. I have the Evod 2 and glass versions with VOCC coils but they haven't been satisfying for me lately. Don't know if its because I'm using a different ejuice or not. Plus I wanted a bigger tank.

As someone who still uses old clearomizers (not cartomizers anymore) to vape low wattage about half the time, I can highly recommend an EVOD clearomizer (not EVOD 2 or EVOD GLASS) with the Kanger SOCC (not SSOCC) coil heads for someone who wants to get off of cartomizers. They won't be as tight a draw as a cartomizer, but then nothing today really is. But they certainly are an MTL device.

The only leaking you'll get is a little at the 510, which is also normal for cartomizers.

However, realize that these are plastic and metal clearomizers so if you vape tank cracking juices, this will not be a good option.

Both the EVOD clearomizers and the SOCC coils are widely available & still being produced as they are still popular. And the SOCC coils can frequently be found for $7 or less per 5-pack.

If you would like, I can send you an brand new EVOD and SOCC coil head if you're willing to pay $4 for shipping. The tank will come with the older style coil at a higher resistance but I don't recommend them (but you may like it anyhow and those are still widely available, too)

 

[Bworms1980]

Thanks, I have been worried about how much math I'll need to use to rebuild, and I have trouble with numbers, even when I use a calculator.

Also, someone suggested that I get a Innokin Ares 2 because its a rebuildable that comes with everything I would need to get me started. In your opinion, would this be something for a beginner to get started with? If not, what rebuildable would you suggest?

It might help to know that resistance (ohms), while all-important for mechanical mods, is much less significant for regulated mods. For MTL, you'll probably want to aim for something between 0.5 ohms and 1.5 ohms. If you're worried about ohm's law and V = IR, you can stop trying to figure it out because you don't need to make those calculations unless you're using a mech.

Do you have an RTA/RDA/RDTA? If so, let us know which one and someone will recommend a coil that'll work for it.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

I'll have to give the EVOD and SOCC coils a try then. I have the Evod 2 and glass versions with VOCC coils but they haven't been satisfying for me lately. Don't know if its because I'm using a different ejuice or not. Plus I wanted a bigger tank.

The EVOD isn't bigger than the EVOD 2 or EVOD glass. It holds the same amount of juice but has a fixed mouthpiece and takes a different coil.

 

[Katya]

Thanks, I have been worried about how much math I'll need to use to rebuild, and I have trouble with numbers, even when I use a calculator.

You'll need some math at the beginning, but not much. Instead of calculator, I strongly suggest using this site: Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators . After a while, you won't even need this as you'll know your preferred build (wire, resistance, coil diameter, etc.).

Also, someone suggested that I get a Innokin Ares 2 because its a rebuildable that comes with everything I would need to get me started. In your opinion, would this be something for a beginner to get started with? If not, what rebuildable would you suggest?

Yes it does and it's a very beginner-friendly atty. Also, Phil has made a bunch of instructional videos (you can find them on YouTube), which really show you every step, troubleshooting, and so on.

I prefer 28g kanthal wire for my Ares 2 to the 26g that comes with the kit, but 26g is perfectly fine--it just requires higher wattage to get the coil going. Personal preference, really.

Good luck!

 

[Bworms1980]

Just an update. I ended up getting both the Zlide and Prism T18. I would like to thank you all for your recommendations. They both help me vape as well as the cartomizers do. I haven't even used a carto since I received them a few weeks ago. I'll be back here when I'm ready to get started with rebuildables. Thanks.

 

[Mordacai]

Glad you've found something that serves you well @Bworms1980.