Rebuilding the Kanger protank

[moijamie]

So what do i need to rebuild the pro tank what wire and stuff like that because almost every one is saying they prefer there own one so i thought ill give it a try but i have no idea what to buy.

 

[Deacon Aegis]

I use 32 AWG Kanthal wire and 2mm silica wick to rebuild mine. Check out LET'S REBUILD A KANGER PROTANK 2013 - YouTube to see how it's done.

 

[kabonk]

me too^^^ I double the silica and give it about 4 wraps and it works great for me

 

[doots]

check out suppliers for 32 awg kanthal wire and 1.5 or 2mm silica wicking. Some people are using cotton balls too for wicks. havent tried it yet but will... Wire and silica are cheap. you can find a-1 32 awg on ebay for 7 or 8 bucks.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

I'm reading that some people use cotton or hemp string for their wicks. If you use these alternative materials - what size thread? Do you soak it? Do you use the same material for the second set of wicks ("flavor wicks") on the top of the coil?

What is the benefit of cotton vs. silica?

Can you tell I'm interested in this too? LOL

Here's the video I'm using as a guide for my EVODs (which they say are the same style of head as the Protank.)

Kanger EVOD Bottom Coil Atomizer Rebuild HD Close Up - YouTube

I love how clear the picture is on his video - especially close up.

 

[Deacon Aegis]

MsComptrtchr, I usually avoid laying the "flavor wicks" over the top of the coils. I find that configuration to actually mute the flavors and taste nasty. I know that many of the folks who use cotton material for their wicks will boil the cotton wicks for ten minutes and let them dry completely (several days) before they use the wick in their head builds. I haven't messed with cotton or hemp wicks yet, unfortunately. Hopefully someone will chime in that goes that route. Some of the folks that do the cotton wick thing, say it is a superior vape, but easier to burn the wick.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

I usually avoid laying the "flavor wicks" over the top of the coils. I find that configuration to actually mute the flavors and taste nasty.

But if you don't put in the flavor wicks, don't you have problems with leaking??

 

[Deacon Aegis]

But if you don't put in the flavor wicks, don't you have problems with leaking??

If you use the 2mm wicks, you really don't have a problem with leaking as they are slightly larger than the factory wick material. I have had the 1.5mm wicks leak a little on me, but I think it was because I trimmed that wick a bit too short. I'm still playing with the 1.5mm wick material.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

Did you all see this thread regarding Grimmgreen's video?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...n/422021-just-me-does-anyone-else-notice.html

If you are going to use that as a tutorial, at least read the thread so you don't make the same mistakes that he did

 

[Crash Moses]

For what it's worth I use 3mm silica with 32 awg Kanthal and no flavor wick. Better than the stock wick and coil IMHO.

 

[moijamie]

Ok world most stupid question incoming i have no idea what the wick and stuff is called in my coutry so keep finding american site so if any one happens to speak dutch what is it called in dutch

 

[supermarket]

I use 32 AWG Kanthal wire and 2mm silica wick to rebuild mine. Check out LET'S REBUILD A KANGER PROTANK 2013 - YouTube to see how it's done.

Not the best video to give someone for showing them how to recoil the pro tank.

He makes a ton of mistakes, there was another thread about it yesterday.

If you want to find a video on youtube of someone building a coil, search for a tutorial instead, maybe someone can post some links in here.....but Grimm straight out explains he has never done it before, it was his first time, and he did a rather shoddy job, lol.

 

[MetalRaven]

Wire - Kanthal A-1 32g

Stock coil vs 32g Kanthal

Wick Material - Peaches and Cream 100% cotton from Walmart @ 1.77$

Boil a few feet for 25-30 minutes allow to dry overnight and when wrapping I triple it with no flavor wicks without any leaking issues. Be sure to remove the post and apply 2-3 drops on wick/coil to prime it as without being wet cotton will burn unlike silica so no dry burning!

Sit back enjoy a nice full flavored vape and cloudy heaven

 

[MetalRaven]

Atomizer in pieces

Feeding freshly coiled wick back into the atomizer showing the negative and positive leg locations.


It honestly is straight forward and a very easy process. Once you rebuild your first one you'll slap yourself at how easy it is to do

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Assorted PV Topics - Tanks

 

[T1lVl]

I use 400 MESH, 32 gauge 3 wraps for 1.8 OHMS.. Might change it up though 5 wraps with 28.

 

[mrfixit]

The thing to remember when rebuilding these heads is when you install the center tube and before you put on the silicone cap check to see if you can see a little black where the cap meets the coil chamber. It needs the tiniest bit of space to wick properly. So if you rebuild and start vapping and you get the dreaded dry/burnt taste just remove a few strands and it should work good. I use 2mm for coil and 1mm on top tho I only use one piece of the 1mm and it works great. For my coils I've been using some pre made wires I got for my Ithaka from Stormy's Vape Cellar. I have used regular Kanathal 28 and 30 gage repsectively 3-5 wraps. I also made me a few micro coils and they also worked with a cotten wick I made with a roll of sterile cotten I picked up from CVS.