Smoke TCT Anemic Vape

[Mattj317]

After watching a couple of reviews for the smok TCT, I decided to buy one for the convenience of not having to drip while on the go or around my toddler.

Long story short, it's a major let down. I'm not getting the clouds that reviewers got. It's actually a very anemic vape with little to no flavor. The only way to get a semi decent vape is to set my TC to 490-500°F.

Has anyone had a similar experience, or can anyone offer some insight? I've already changed the coil head that came with it just in case it was DOA with no luck.

TIA!

 

[MegaVap]

Are you using a DNA40 device? I have to run my drippers @ 480-490°F for a good vape.

 

[dr g]

run the temp up

 

[Mattj317]

Yes, I am, but I have no problem running my drippers @ 440-450°F.
This is the only thing that I have to ramp up the temp to get a decent vape.

 

[Mattj317]

It's really annoying me that "Smok" is spelled wrong in the thread title. Lol. >

 

[Mattj317]

run the temp up

Can you think of any reason why I have to ramp up the temp for the TCT when I don't have to for my RDAs?

 

[dr g]

Yes, I am, but I have no problem running my drippers @ 440-450°F.
This is the only thing that I have to ramp up the temp to get a decent vape.

it is normal for tanks to run at a higher temperature

 

[Mattj317]

Ah! I did not know this. Thank you!

 

[MegaVap]

it is normal for tanks to run at a higher temperature

That's weird. The opposite is so for me.

 

[Shigura]

It's really annoying me that "Smok" is spelled wrong in the thread title. Lol. >

They misspell things alot lol I have a VCT Mega thats spelled Mage. I ain't even mad, Mage is much more badass then Mega . But I had a pack of GCT coils and they were utter garbage. However I'm digging the Atlantis nickel coils and had no need to go above 430° on a DNA device.

 

[Mattj317]

Yea, my bf has the Atlantis V2 and I'm regretting not getting the same and just buying Ni200 coils.

 

[Shigura]

Yea, my bf has the Atlantis V2 and I'm regretting not getting the same and just buying Ni200 coils.

Its quite alright the smok sub ohm tanks run decently well with kanthal coils as any others. But their TC gear leaves something to be desired.

 

[cjpeltz]

I just got my SMOK TCT in yesterday and tried it for the first time today, running on a Vapor Shark rDNA40. I set the temperature to 500 degrees and the wattage to 40. It produces a very good vape - good cloud and the flavor is good as well. In looking at the temp reading, I probably don't even have to set the temp that high as it probably gets to only about 440 max. I also closed off the airflow to only a small opening. I will try it on some other juices later in the week, but so far I like it so far.

 

[dr g]

I just got my SMOK TCT in yesterday and tried it for the first time today, running on a Vapor Shark rDNA40. I set the temperature to 500 degrees and the wattage to 40. It produces a very good vape - good cloud and the flavor is good as well. In looking at the temp reading, I probably don't even have to set the temp that high as it probably gets to only about 440 max. I also closed off the airflow to only a small opening. I will try it on some other juices later in the week, but so far I like it so far.

This, the key is airflow control. These tanks have quite large coils and potentially a lot of airflow, so you need to set the airflow to the power range.

 

[Mattj317]

I just got my SMOK TCT in yesterday and tried it for the first time today, running on a Vapor Shark rDNA40. I set the temperature to 500 degrees and the wattage to 40. It produces a very good vape - good cloud and the flavor is good as well. In looking at the temp reading, I probably don't even have to set the temp that high as it probably gets to only about 440 max. I also closed off the airflow to only a small opening. I will try it on some other juices later in the week, but so far I like it so far.

Interesting. Once you try it on a lower temp, let me know how it goes for you. The only way I can get a decent vape is by putting it up to 500°.

 

[dr g]

Keeping the set temp higher than max actual temp controls the preheat function. Preheat kicks off 100 deg. below set temp. So if you set it to 440, preheat will kick out at 340 and the mod will start throttling back before 440 so it does not overshoot. If you set it to 500 preheat runs until 400 and the board does not throttle before 440.

 

[cjpeltz]

Interesting. Once you try it on a lower temp, let me know how it goes for you. The only way I can get a decent vape is by putting it up to 500°.

I didnt notice much of a difference at 450. Still good.

What DNA device are you using? What PG/VG? What wattage?

And...if you are getting a good vape at 500, why is there concern? I wouldnt worry about the fact that your dripper runs at a lower temp.

 

[Mattj317]

I didnt notice much of a difference at 450. Still good.

What DNA device are you using? What PG/VG? What wattage?

And...if you are getting a good vape at 500, why is there concern? I wouldnt worry about the fact that your dripper runs at a lower temp.

I have a Vapor Flask, 80 to 90 VG, and I fluctuate around 32 watts.

My main concern was wondering if this is how all TC tanks run (since I'm accustomed to RDAs), or if I happened to get a bum tank since reviews were so great and reviewers were getting so much vapor.

If this is how all TC tanks run - or all TCT tanks specifically - then I don't mind having to turn up the temp. I haven't gotten any dry hits and from what I can tell the wick hasn't burned yet at 500°.

I am disappointed that my bf's Atlantis V2 performs so much better. (I have a bit of a competitive streak. Lol.)

 

[Mattj317]

...I guess I should say TC atomizers...

 

[cjpeltz]

Ahhh...hard to say then. The TCT is my first sub ohm nickel atomizer. I may pickup a kanthal coil to see the difference. And i would also love to hear from anyone who has tried both the TCT and nickel atlantlis compatible tank.