Sudden Burnt Taste in Protank 2 and Davide!

[cocacola31173]

I have used both of these for quite a while and now it seems whatever I put in it has a nasty burnt taste! I have replaced all the coils but still getting that taste. I know its not the voltage cause even when its set low I get. What in the world could be causing this?

 

[DaveP]

That's a classic sign of poor wicking. The silicone seal at the bottom of the tube can squeeze the wicks on either side and starve the wick. Then, you get dry hits.

Try loosening the cap at the bottom of the tank a quarter turn or so. That takes some pressure off the cap seal on the air tube. The silicone ring seal will allow you to do that without leaking. An occasional pull without hitting the fire button will re-prime the wicks once they aren't squeezed down. You can remove the silicone cap seal at the bottom of the air tube and that will tell you if the wicks are squeezed. I keep mine on, but loosen the bottom cap from time to time if I experience dry hits. For the most part, I get good wicking with all in place.

Some people trim a V using a clipper or wire cutter on both sides of the silicone cap seal (not the ring) at the bottom of the air tube to give the wicks plenty of room to absorb juice freely without the cap seal pinching them.

 

[cocacola31173]

That did the trick...DUH! I usually don't put on the bottom cap on that tight! I just wonder if the cold weather had anything to do with it ? Thanks!

 

[DaveP]

That did the trick...DUH! I usually don't put on the bottom cap on that tight! I just wonder if the cold weather had anything to do with it ? Thanks!

Kanger heads may have some variance in tolerances from one to the next. I've had to loosen the cap on one head and the next one worked with it fully tightened. Go figure ...

It's good to know that you can compensate if needed.