Pro Tank 2 Issues
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I've been using Pro tank II's for a month on an eVic and SID.
The issue I found was problems with the 1.8 coil. It sucked, flooded, burned, aurgh! Watched a video on Youtube about it and the 1.8 was brought up as having the rubber gasket higher above the metal ridged ring on the base causing those issues. I switched to the 2.2 coil.....no problems.
Don't over tighten or undertighten the coil.
When you initially put the Pro tank together, you should be able to tip the unit upside down/sideways when filled and have no problem with juices leaking out of anywhere.
Sometimes having less than a 1/3 tank of juice can reduce or eliminate the vacuum in the tank, ie, flooding, no vape, etc.
Are your coils real Kanger Tech or clones/knock offs?
The issue I found was problems with the 1.8 coil. It sucked, flooded, burned, aurgh! Watched a video on Youtube about it and the 1.8 was brought up as having the rubber gasket higher above the metal ridged ring on the base causing those issues. I switched to the 2.2 coil.....no problems.
Don't over tighten or undertighten the coil.
When you initially put the Pro tank together, you should be able to tip the unit upside down/sideways when filled and have no problem with juices leaking out of anywhere.
Sometimes having less than a 1/3 tank of juice can reduce or eliminate the vacuum in the tank, ie, flooding, no vape, etc.
Are your coils real Kanger Tech or clones/knock offs?
Ive had this tank less than a week
It is a real pro tank2 and not a knock off
Ill get a 2.2 ohm head later today to see to see if it makes a difference
It is a real pro tank2 and not a knock off
Ill get a 2.2 ohm head later today to see to see if it makes a difference
Do you guys think there is a possibility there is too much wick inplace?
There was one flavor wick(which i think there is usually 2?)
I added a 3mm wick to it that is what fixed my vapor
There was one flavor wick(which i think there is usually 2?)
I added a 3mm wick to it that is what fixed my vapor
Enoch777
The flavor wicks are useless unless you're using a higher PG ratio, as without them you'll probably see quick a bit of flooding. For 50/50, you don't need them both and with some vendors, the VG is so thick in their base, you don't need either of them.
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1). Do you have a tight or loose draw (i.e. lack of or too much air flow)?
2). Are you using the vanity ring, no ring or a ring that comes with your mod?
3). Have you checked the o-rings on the Protank?
For #3, there should be one on the base plate which goes into the tank (the base plate is what you screw the coil into) and one on the bottom of the coil head which screws into the base plate. If neither of those are present, you're going to see quite a bit of flooding. They should be clear or translucent and are very much needed, otherwise you'll have air leaks, and any hard vaping or extended vaping is going to force the liquid into places you don't want it.
The flavor wicks are useless unless you're using a higher PG ratio, as without them you'll probably see quick a bit of flooding. For 50/50, you don't need them both and with some vendors, the VG is so thick in their base, you don't need either of them.
waterjuice
1). Do you have a tight or loose draw (i.e. lack of or too much air flow)?
2). Are you using the vanity ring, no ring or a ring that comes with your mod?
3). Have you checked the o-rings on the Protank?
For #3, there should be one on the base plate which goes into the tank (the base plate is what you screw the coil into) and one on the bottom of the coil head which screws into the base plate. If neither of those are present, you're going to see quite a bit of flooding. They should be clear or translucent and are very much needed, otherwise you'll have air leaks, and any hard vaping or extended vaping is going to force the liquid into places you don't want it.
I have to agree here, the 1.8 coils DO seem to have more issues. I switched to 2.5 earlier today and am even getting better flavor! Protank I on SID @ 6.5 to 8.5W, mitigate that flooding and it'll be smooth vaping all day 
Now I'm sad cause I ordered a 5-pack of the 1.8s with my Protank II
, but I might just try adding extra flavor wicks to see how that works out.
Now I'm sad cause I ordered a 5-pack of the 1.8s with my Protank II
, but I might just try adding extra flavor wicks to see how that works out.
I respectfully disagree. I use 100% VG mixed with distilled water for a more liquidy juice but I still leave the flavor wicks untouched. I'm with IBCR all the way on this one. Flavor wicks = necessity.
EDIT: Crap, double post!! Sorry everyone
Okay, when i burn it a couple times
Then take a hit it get more of a throat hit.
Then take a hit it get more of a throat hit.
This might sound odd, but try vaping with your PV at an angle to your lips... like you're trying to wick a CE4, so, at an above angle 15-25 degrees.
It's a trick I use to keep my Protank from flooding when the tank gets down to 1/4th full (instead of topping it off). Juice should be pooling near the tip on the inside when done right, not near the base where you'd expect the better performance.
Worth a shot.
It's a trick I use to keep my Protank from flooding when the tank gets down to 1/4th full (instead of topping it off). Juice should be pooling near the tip on the inside when done right, not near the base where you'd expect the better performance.
Worth a shot.
BCC's aren't hard to deal with. Flooding or lack of flavor/burnt hit means that your wick system is not delivering liquid to the coil in an efficient manner. Sometimes, stock coil heads are defective. They don't have enough wicking material to deliver the liquid as fast as you can vaporize it. That leads to burnt hits. Sometimes, they wick too fast and they deliver too much liquid and the coil can't vaporize it fast enough. That leads to leaking/flooding issues.
My first recommendation is to replace the coil/head assembly. While that one is soaking, have a gander and the old one. Get a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the head apart. Does the wicking assembly look very dark and burnt? That probably means insufficient liquid supply. Replace those top wicks with a loose part of a brand new cotton Q-tip.
If the wicking assembly doesn't look burnt but you're having leaking problems, roll that same piece of cotton Q-tip into a nice, tight 1mm cylinder and put it right across the top of the coil or wicks that are already there. Replace the stem and you should be good to go.
Don't mash the fire button until you're sure the wicks have had time to absorb liquid.
My first recommendation is to replace the coil/head assembly. While that one is soaking, have a gander and the old one. Get a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the head apart. Does the wicking assembly look very dark and burnt? That probably means insufficient liquid supply. Replace those top wicks with a loose part of a brand new cotton Q-tip.
If the wicking assembly doesn't look burnt but you're having leaking problems, roll that same piece of cotton Q-tip into a nice, tight 1mm cylinder and put it right across the top of the coil or wicks that are already there. Replace the stem and you should be good to go.
Don't mash the fire button until you're sure the wicks have had time to absorb liquid.
Oops! I was asking if your coil is Kanger tech, didn't know if you had a bunch of replacement coils that you bought separately.
i have a protank 1 so im not sure if the build is the same but when mine floods i take it apart, get a tissue, roll it really small and put it through the tube and totally clean out the whole thing. if its the same it might be worth a try and make sure that ur washer is sitting correctly (if it has 1). i hope this helps! also sry if someone said this already.
Check out this video.....trying to find the other one I watched:
A PBusardo Review - ProTank II, Mini ProTank, Davide, & a Contest - YouTube
A PBusardo Review - ProTank II, Mini ProTank, Davide, & a Contest - YouTube
Got here to late and would just add to the confusion.
Will say this. Original settings on battery - to low
Protank new - Filled and was vaping great. It was just getting started and not broken in yet. Wicks were at minimal efficiency. As the wicks start to work they pick up more and more e-liquid. More heat is required to keep the liquid vaporizing.
Not raising the temp, causes excess fluid build up in wicks and on coil, eventually filling air pathway.
Simple fix is to hole Protank bottom UP and Blow gently through mouthpiece to clear.(Use a napkin on the 510 connection to catch liquid)
Next bump heat up to Vaporize excess liquid. Keep bumping until a slight burn taste is noticed and Back off slightly.
Pull 1 primer draw and try it at this setting. Adjust as needed.
Sweet Spot is normally just before burnt taste - Vaporizing but not burning. Maximum flavor and Vapor.
Will say this. Original settings on battery - to low
Protank new - Filled and was vaping great. It was just getting started and not broken in yet. Wicks were at minimal efficiency. As the wicks start to work they pick up more and more e-liquid. More heat is required to keep the liquid vaporizing.
Not raising the temp, causes excess fluid build up in wicks and on coil, eventually filling air pathway.
Simple fix is to hole Protank bottom UP and Blow gently through mouthpiece to clear.(Use a napkin on the 510 connection to catch liquid)
Next bump heat up to Vaporize excess liquid. Keep bumping until a slight burn taste is noticed and Back off slightly.
Pull 1 primer draw and try it at this setting. Adjust as needed.
Sweet Spot is normally just before burnt taste - Vaporizing but not burning. Maximum flavor and Vapor.
I know exactly what the OP is talking about. The protank 2 is great, but it is not very reliable in the realm of performance. Here's what I do when ever my protank is being an a55h0le.
1)try slightly loosening or tightening the top piece the is connected to the center tube.
2)take the tank off your battery, wipe down the part that connects to your battery, and blow through it, pretty hard.
3)let the thing sit upright for about five minutes.
these three things usually do the trick. But now, I am experiencing a weird battery acid taste from my protank. I might just go and buy an iClear30 to not have to deal with any of these things. But, I love me some airy-ness.
1)try slightly loosening or tightening the top piece the is connected to the center tube.
2)take the tank off your battery, wipe down the part that connects to your battery, and blow through it, pretty hard.
3)let the thing sit upright for about five minutes.
these three things usually do the trick. But now, I am experiencing a weird battery acid taste from my protank. I might just go and buy an iClear30 to not have to deal with any of these things. But, I love me some airy-ness.
I found this thread detailing some very similar problems and one user mentioned giving the protank a grain alcohol bath which fixed the problem. Apparently the air intakes were clogged. Hope it helps.
This might be a great opportunity for you to get into rebuilding PT heads. The best way to be sure that you are getting the right juice/air flow is to do it yourself. Start out watching some of the rebuild videos and take it from there. I keep 5-10 rebuild heads around at all times and whenever my PT's start to act funky, I just switch out the head and vape on. Protank is still my favorite delivery system.
Right out of the box, the KP2 had a funky taste... I let it sit for about an hour, came back to it, and got decent throat hit and taste. (50/50 mix) Then, about 5 hits later, I got this acrid nose burn taste...obviously not getting enough juice. I immediately changed the head. I then tried to dial in my Zmax to the right voltage... Started at 3.3 and climbing. There was never a sweet spot... I tried 1.8 and 2.4 ohm heads and once I get it to produce decent vapor, the damn thing tastes burnt after a few hits.... VERY FRUSTRATED with this thing-especially for $25. Tried it on VVEgo as well and no better. Probably will try building coils for it(this will be a maiden voyage) to try and salvage my purchase, but it sort of cheeses me off that I have to play Bill Nye the Science Guy to use something I paid full price for. I like my EVOD's and Vivi Novas a crapload better than this thing.
Anyone have any experience like mine with this thing?
Anyone have any experience like mine with this thing?
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