Tank cracking juices....my thoughts

[pennysmalls]

Are there differences between the clone and Kanger protanks? Are clones not made of the same materials? My tank was a clone but I assumed the same materials would be the same used in the production of each. This could explain it. The protank I have left is a Kanger. I'm of the mind to fill with the (deleted) and see what happens. This Kanger protank has a metallic taste I can't get rid of so it would be no big loss if it got ruined.

 

[RedhatPat]

Let me guess, a clone?

RHP

 

[pennysmalls]

Man this ticks me off. I bought that tank at my local (don't get me started on that place) and was told it was a Protank. Looked just like my Kanger but no vent holes and it didn't say Kanger. After I tossed it and received my new one I noticed right away that it had Kanger etched on it and the first one didn't. So this has to be the answer to the mystery. Sorry if I caused any perceived drama, I was genuinely concerned.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Man this ticks me off. I bought that tank at my local (don't get me started on that place) and was told it was a Protank. Looked just like my Kanger but no vent holes and it didn't say Kanger. After I tossed it and received my new one I noticed right away that it had Kanger etched on it and the first one didn't. So this has to be the answer to the mystery. Sorry if I caused any perceived drama, I was genuinely concerned.

No perceived drama at all. There's nothing wrong with asking questions.

I have both the PT1 and PT2. Both are genuine KangerTech devices, both have borosilicate tanks and both have the logo etched on the device.

 

[RoseB]

Oh dear o_0.... I recall the thread on your local vape shop. It's to my understanding that protank clones are held together by glue. Perhaps a reaction to the adhesive?
DIY seems like a pain, but it's not. Takes more time and effort to put together a juice order (IMO).

 

[The Ocelot]

You might find this article of interest: » Why Do Some E-liquids Crack Plastic Tanks?

 

[The Ocelot]

I find it highly disturbing that a juice could frost & crack a glass tank. You got any pics? If so could you please share?
There's nothing wrong with being cautious. If you're worried maybe check into DIY e liquid. On a side note...yes, our lungs are delicate. However e liquids with pepper mint oil, citric acid, and cinnamon have a tendency to crack tanks. Mint is one of my favorites, and I use pepper mint oil in my DIY. For years I would fill a pan with water, mint oil drops, and camphor. Then let it simmer. Great for cold and flu season. Especially when I smoked and got pneumonia

My blog has lots of pictures and a video! EEEKKK! What happened to my tank?

 

[glasseye]

Man this ticks me off. I bought that tank at my local (don't get me started on that place) and was told it was a Protank. Looked just like my Kanger but no vent holes and it didn't say Kanger. After I tossed it and received my new one I noticed right away that it had Kanger etched on it and the first one didn't. So this has to be the answer to the mystery. Sorry if I caused any perceived drama, I was genuinely concerned.

I'm glad you figured this out Penny. I'm not glad that you were sold a plastic tank that was supposed to be glass. There is only one chemical I can think of that will etch borosilicate glass and that would never, ever be in any eliquids.
Your local sounds just horrible.

 

[pennysmalls]

Oh dear o_0.... I recall the thread on your local vape shop. It's to my understanding that protank clones are held together by glue. Perhaps a reaction to the adhesive?
DIY seems like a pain, but it's not. Takes more time and effort to put together a juice order (IMO).

I didn't know about adhesive on those tanks either. Live and learn, again. I have been peeking at the DIY forums lately, I'll have to keep reading. If it's as easy as you say I'd definately be interested.

 

[pennysmalls]

I'm glad you figured this out Penny. I'm not glad that you were sold a plastic tank that was supposed to be glass. There is only one chemical I can think of that will etch borosilicate glass and that would never, ever be in any eliquids.
Your local sounds just horrible.

Thank you. My local is crap.

 

[Caridwen]

Something's weird about this. I have heard of no flavor that could affect pyrex or glass in this way. I'm certain that others are using this very flavor in glass tanks and I have not heard of this issue with that flavor, or any other flavor. There must be another explanation for what happened to that tank.

I haven't either.

 

[The Ocelot]

Perhaps I should have read more of this thread earlier. The first protank clones that came out were listed as "Protank" (although not Kanger) and described as being made of pyrex. It turned out it was a very thick plastic. Even one of our Veterans who first got it initially thought it was glass. It is now emphasized that the tanks are plastic.

This may not be the product you have, I don't know. The Kanger Protank is on the left.

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[pennysmalls]

The one without the Kanger etching looks like it could be what I had. I threw it out right after I washed it so I can't compare it the real Kanger I have now which is exactly like the one in your picture. Sure looks like it though. I just remember no vent holes and no etching on the outside and the inside bottom part was much different as well. The inside bottom part of the clone looked like the inside of a Kanger T3S, inside bottom of the real one is much different. Sure looked like real glass though, totally.

 

[pennysmalls]

Thanks to the mods for editing.

 

[SissySpike]

Im glad the cat figured it out! Id of been off to the emergency room if I was vaping something that etched Glass!

 

[RoseB]

Perhaps I should have read more of this thread earlier. The first protank clones that came out were listed as "Protank" (although not Kanger) and described as being made of pyrex. It turned out it was a very thick plastic. Even one of our Veterans who first got it initially thought it was glass. It is now emphasized that the tanks are plastic.

This may not be the product you have, I don't know. The Kanger Protank is on the left.

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Oh wow that's messed up. Looks like...but...it's plastic. Yikes.
Pennysmalls, sorry you're having a rough go of it. I looked in the DIY and read for about a year. Then finally just dove into to it. Made some e liquid tonight, because some of my family members want to try. There's a lot of stuff I didn't want to bother with. Even variable voltage or dripping seemed like to much work lol. DIY is the only thing that I really wished I had started sooner. The other stuff was worth the wait

 

[Ryedan]

Man this ticks me off. I bought that tank at my local (don't get me started on that place) and was told it was a Protank. Looked just like my Kanger but no vent holes and it didn't say Kanger. After I tossed it and received my new one I noticed right away that it had Kanger etched on it and the first one didn't. So this has to be the answer to the mystery. Sorry if I caused any perceived drama, I was genuinely concerned.

Thanks for letting us know you had had a problem when you did penny and thanks for letting us know when you figured it out.

If this had been bad, your experience might have been the first warning to look out for that juice or flavoring. IMO you did exactly the right thing. Way to go

 

[Mr.Mann]

Never mind. I re-read post.

 

[Myrany]

No I didn't take a pic, wish I had thought of it. I have been reading a little about DIY liquid, would love to save some money, but I don't think I'm cut out for it. It sounds very difficult. I'll have to find a video of it to get a better idea of what's involved, I'm the visual type. If you know of any good vids please let me know.

The videos on this page are an excellent intro to the process of DIY. You do NOT have to use their DIY kit at all, I merely post this because it IS a good intro and you asked for visuals.

One Stop DIY Shop Videos

 

[Myrany]

Pyrex, which is a borosilicate glass first made by Corning in the early 1900's, is inert. It is used almost exclusively by laboratories. It also resists thermal expansion and breakage from heat, which is why it is so popular as kitchenware.

I know of no chemical with the ability to etch, mar or crack borosilicate glass. Certainly not anything you'd add to a liquid that's intended for human consumption/inhalation.

Something else is going on here. Maybe there is a hardwater precipitate that's adhering to the surface. Or, maybe it's not glass at all, and it's actually a polycarbonate tank.

Take a sharp knife with a very fine point (any good pocketknife or well sharpened paring knife will do), and try to scratch the outer surface of the tank material. If it leaves a scratch or mark, it's a plastic tank.

I know there are some clones of the protank that are indeed plastic. Fasttech sells some so I am guessing others are as well.

My first reaction was "Is this a plastic tank?" My second reaction was "Could you have some sort of hard water deposit thing going on."