Tackling MTCS (Multiple Tank Confusion Syndrome)

[Celt1]

I have been using a number of tanks as I experiment with different coils, wicks, and juices. I found myself getting confused as to what I had in which tank! Was that a wattage only coil? Did I space that coil or do a contact? Which flavor is in that one?

I started using a DYMO LabelManager to keep things straight:

Now when I look at my row of tanks, it's easy to get the right one, or know which coil is in it at a glance. Anyone else doing this, or have another method to do the same thing?

 

[Eskie]

I use an Excel spreadsheet. That way I can also see what juice is in which tank and keep track of how often I rewick and rebuild.

 

[Letitia]

You guys are taking the adventure out of keeping multiple setups.

 

[Weenie66]

That's why I like my aio! Lol.....

 

[ppeeble]

I use the suck it and see approach. Only for vaping of course.
Each tank has it's own mod so reistance / wire type details are not so important to me. I DIY a lot of stuff and it's sometimes a pleasant surprise to toot on a forgotten flavour. Occasionally a not so pleasant surprise.

 

[sonicbomb]

I keep a fully indexed SQL database containing every bit of data on my current vaping setups with 4 hourly backups to a RAID 5 array in a secure facility in my basement guarded by ex Navy Seal ferrets.

No I don't.
I either remember, or just rebuild it.

If I was to keep track I would make notes in a text file, I wouldn't ugly up my gear with sticky labels. Do you work for DYMO? This feels like an infomercial.

 

[ScottP]

"You have to vape the tank to see what's in it"

 

[stols001]

I use driptips and my memory. If I am using a TC setup, it's easy enough to check what "mode" it's in. Although, if I setup too many more, I will have to come up with a "solution" which I call "Writing it down" there is no way I am going to stick labels on my tanks. I mainly use driptips to distinguish tanks, since I have several multiples of certain tanks.

Most of my flavors play nicely, and well, just in case they don't, I will puff on something before refilling and can usually figure it out, etc.

I just enjoy not refilling and wicking as often and... flavor changes!

Anna

 

[Vapemesilly]

I used to have that problem but once I settled on my coil builds that took away the confusion. As far as what flavor I have in a tank, it's easy...I take a hit off of it and then I remember.

It helps that a while back I decided to simplify my vaping life a bit by cutting back on setups. I now have two setups for sub-ohm DTL vaping and two setups for MTL vaping.

 

[ppeeble]

I have to admit that on occasion i've taken a toot of a tank and simply can't work out what flavour it's supposed to be. I'll keep puffing until my memory kicks in. Weirdly, once i've remembered what the flavour is it suddenly tastes of that flavour.
It's probably an age thing.

 

[Celt1]

Right now I have one Mod Box, a Think Vape Finder DNA75c. I have 6 Siren 2 24mm tanks. I am trying out all kinds of coil variations. My short term memory may be the problem, but I can't remember how many wraps, spaced or contact, wire type, I put in each, let alone tell them apart. So when I find a tank is giving me better flavor, I would have to pull it apart to check to replicate it in another tank. I think if I were not in a tinkering and experimenting process, this would not be much of an issue.

At any rate, for me it makes my builds easier, and when I want a particular flavor, I can also just reach for it more easily. Perhaps I'm just developing ADD or early Alzheimer's, but I like the labels at this point.

I use an Excel spreadsheet. That way I can also see what juice is in which tank and keep track of how often I rewick and rebuild.

Ha, a spreadsheet man, that would be fun except I still could not tell which tank is which .

I keep a fully indexed SQL database containing every bit of data on my current vaping setups with 4 hourly backups to a RAID 5 array in a secure facility in my basement guarded by ex Navy Seal ferrets.
No I don't.
I either remember, or just rebuild it.
If I was to keep track I would make notes in a text file, I wouldn't ugly up my gear with sticky labels. Do you work for DYMO? This feels like an infomercial.

That's the ticket, I need a database! I would build a server for backups, but I'm the daring type and will just rely on hourly backups to the Cloud. The Ferrets are an excellent idea, but I'm afraid they might take to chewing on the wiring.

You got me on the DYMO issue, I got a lifetime supply of label cartridges for this post in every color they make so that I can add color coding to my system .

I use driptips and my memory.
Anna

Apparently memory is not a viable choice, but I could label the drip tips .

 

[ScottP]

I keep a fully indexed SQL database containing every bit of data on my current vaping setups with 4 hourly backups to a RAID 5 array in a secure facility in my basement guarded by ex Navy Seal ferrets.

No I don't.
I either remember, or just rebuild it.

For some reason, reading this made me picture you as:

PS. For those that don't know who this is, or don't understand the similarity, that just means you are still young.

 

[ScottP]

Maxwell Smart: Because at this very moment, this warehouse is being surrounded by one hundred cops with Doberman pinschers. Would you believe it? A hundred cops with Doberman pinschers.

Nicholas Dimente: I find that hard to believe.

Maxwell Smart: Would you believe ten security guards and a bloodhound?

Nicholas Dimente: I don't think so.

Maxwell Smart: How about a Boy Scout with rabies?

 

[sonicbomb]

I was thinking something for along the lines of

But Get Smart will do

 

[Celt1]

Actually the image I got was:

 

[adl]

I use driptips and my memory. If I am using a TC setup, it's easy enough to check what "mode" it's in. Although, if I setup too many more, I will have to come up with a "solution" which I call "Writing it down" there is no way I am going to stick labels on my tanks. I mainly use driptips to distinguish tanks, since I have several multiples of certain tanks.

Most of my flavors play nicely, and well, just in case they don't, I will puff on something before refilling and can usually figure it out, etc.

I just enjoy not refilling and wicking as often and... flavor changes!

Anna

Same here. I took the tip off of one of my aspire tanks and replaced it with one from an old vivi nova.

 

[Coyote628]

I have 2 tanks with drop in coils, 1 rta, 1rdta, and 3 rda's. The tanks, i can see the juice and mostly remember whats in them, the rda's i have to vape or at least smell to remember. Worst case, ill take the top off and lick the coils to see what flavor i was using. I only do this after ive vaped on them a few times and still cant remember. Its a worst case scenario for sure.

 

[ilporcupine]

I have 2 tanks with drop in coils, 1 rta, 1rdta, and 3 rda's. The tanks, i can see the juice and mostly remember whats in them, the rda's i have to vape or at least smell to remember. Worst case, ill take the top off and lick the coils to see what flavor i was using. I only do this after ive vaped on them a few times and still cant remember. Its a worst case scenario for sure.

Must be hard to lick the coils with tongue so firmly lodged in cheek.

 

[ilporcupine]

I went on a binge some years ago, and put labels on all my wall warts.(Music/recording equip, not 5v phone chargers) It saves a lot of time rearranging equipment.

 

[Diver9543]

I keep it simple with a word document. It has worked well for me for 3 years. The only spreadsheet I use daily is one for my cars, tracks, and lap times in Gran Turismo Sport.