pyrex/glass tanks, how advantageous are they?

[paulw2014]

I heard the Protank is made out of glass and I wonder if glass is really necessary or just "nice to have"? I think someone mentioned that glass doesn't react with certain juice while plastic does.

Overall, what do you think of glass tanks? Are they really necessary or overrated? thanks

 

[retired1]

Some of the juices I vape makes glass an absolute necessity. Yes, some juices are "tank crackers", meaning if you use them with plastic tanks, they won't last long at all.

 

[danca90]

They are easier to clean.

 

[glasseye]

I agree. Very necessary for some liquids. There is a list floating around here somewhere of known plastic tank crackers. I can never find it when I want it though.

 

[retired1]

I agree. Very necessary for some liquids. There is a list floating around here somewhere of known plastic tank crackers. I can never find it when I want it though.

This one?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-juices-flavors-crack-tanks-ce2s-clearos.html

 

[paulw2014]

do they tend to break and shatter like regular glass when you drop them though?

 

[Vwls]

They do break when you drop them on concrete or other hard surfaces, but it's worth that little danger. First off, think of the fact that there are warnings against re-using the same plastic bottles every time you drink water, and warnings about using plastics in microwaves. The fact is that plastic doesn't fare well over time under heat conditions. So even if you never vaped a tank-cracking juice, plastic is still inferior to glass.

Glass is the cleanest way to house any liquid and it imparts zero flavor to its contents. Period.

 

[SissySpike]

pyrex/glass tanks, how advantageous are they? I caught advantageous when I was working in Saudi and went to Bahrain for a weekend it was terrible I thought Id never shake it! Dont drink the water is all I can say!!!!!

 

[ScottP]

Glass breaks easier when dropped, unless you are using a glass tank with a shell (ARO and Hypertank/G50 for example) but it can handle any juice you decide to put in it. Plastic is a bit harder to break but it still can, and does crack, melt, or dissolve with some juices.

Bottom line if you do want to use "tank cracker juices" then glass is a MUST. If you tend to be accident prone, then a tank with a metal shell is best. Otherwise it's is really just preference.

 

[Evi|grin]

So far for me, since none of my juice seems to be a tank cracker....The only advantage for me is some juice just tastes better. Ive compared my Mini PT-II side by side with my T3S at the same voltage. Both are very similar in coil design and ohm rating. I think one taste better than the other depending on which juice im vaping. The T3S i prefer with the sweet berry types and the glass PT-IIs taste better to me with mints and menthols.

Im sure others have a different preference. I do like the ability to take them totally apart for a good cleaning but i can do the same thing with my iClear30 and its plastic. It also has great flavor with my mints and menthols.

I would like to try an Aro Pyrex though. Ive heard a lot of good things about them and the added metal shield to protect the glass is a nice bonus.
http://www.madvapes.com/aro-pyrex-bottom-coil-tank.html

BTW i thought there was a Smok polypropylene tank that was ok with tank cracker juices too.

 

[zhentipede]

flavor of my juice seems to keep better in glass/pyrex versus plastic vivi nova dct tanks etc

 

[Sthur]

I agree with last guy flavor seem to keep better and taste better in glass pt2 then in my vivi after a long vaping day. Glass shows off your juice better

 

[danca90]

My pro tank has taken modest tumbles, and it hasn't cracked. I'd relate it to an iphone screen.