Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

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I don't know if this will help or not, but you may be able to put kayfun clones together by buying the parts. That's what i did with Kanger Subtanks. Couldn't buy them anymore, old ones wear out--but fasttech has all of the parts to build them with.
 

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    Hey fellow tootlers, haven't been active here in a loooong time. Vaping life has been on cruise control. I switched to unflavored a year ago and never looked back. My vapocalypse stash is going strong. My nic base from 2013 is still good as new. I haven't even touched my 2015 vintage nic yet. I'm now 100% sure the shelf life of nic base in the freezer is over 10 years. Maybe 20+...

    Anyways, I'm having a hard time finding new tanks. I'm still happily vaping kayfun lites with a single coil 1.10ohm build pushing 10-14 watts max. I'm not sure I'll ever change either. I bought some Skyline tanks a year or 2 ago and I love them but they are too small. I can blast through a full tank way to fast so refilling is a pain. I use 6ml tanks on my kayfuns and I like that size better. I want to buy some new tanks with a minimum of 5ml capacity and it looks like the whole world has shifted to low resistance/high airflow. I just want a simple single coil tootle puffing tank that doesn't break and fits 5-6mls. What are my options nowadays?

    The most popular latest mtl RTA is the Ehpro True RTA, however it's only 3ml with the bubble glass.

    Possibly a Dvarw MTL V2 Styled RTA would suit - a flavour banger and 5ml.
     

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    That's what i did with Kanger Subtanks. Couldn't buy them anymore, old ones wear out--but Fasttech has all of the parts to build them with.

    I've seen a few Kanger STMs for sale on at least 2 websites in the last 2 weeks or so. Can't remember what finish or colors they were, nor the exact websites, but...they were US vendors who had them.

    ETA: Found 1 of the websites so far. They have them for $28.99 in SS, in Black, and in White:

    Kanger Subtank Mini 4.5ml Tank - Authentic Kanger™ - Vapor Authority
     
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    You're welcome.

    I also found a 2nd website that carries them, but they're $44.99 there. When I first went to the website from a link...it took me to a different ST offering though. With that one, you could use the included OCC coil and it held 6mL...or the included quite a bit larger RBA and special RBA base, that would allow it to hold only 4mL. I've never seen 1 like that though IRL. Went to the website's main page to try to find that 1, and it's nowhere to be found via that method. Only the STM like on Vapor Authority shows up. Weird!

    ETA: Turns out it's the page from when the ST, not the STM, first came out, as far as I can tell now. :facepalm: The date from KangerTech on the page...shows 2014. Have no idea why it's even still online anywhere. Here it is below. I guess you guys who've been vaping long before me have probably seen it before though.

    KangerTech SubTank (Sub Ohm Tank) - SilverVapes.com
     
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    I bought a Subtank Mini as soon as I could get my hands on one when they first came out (2015?), then minis and Nanos (still my favorite 19mm tank--sorry, Minnie). I have a fairly large bag of Kanger parts, but the bases do wear out. I ordered 5 from Fasttech, and now I think I'll order another five. I also bought a lot of OCC and SOCC coil heads. If worse ever came to worst, I also have a few tanks by Smok that the Kanger OCC's will work in. Found an authentic nano for $20 recently.

    I think I will pick up a couple of those in SS. The authentics are definitely more durable than the clones. Fasttech still has clone Nanos, but not Minis. They still have Mini bases, but no tops except for the bubble tops, which I love.
     

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    I bought a Subtank Mini as soon as I could get my hands on one when they first came out (2015?), then minis and Nanos (still my favorite 19mm tank--sorry, Minnie). I have a fairly large bag of Kanger parts, but the bases do wear out. I ordered 5 from Fasttech, and now I think I'll order another five. I also bought a lot of OCC and SOCC coil heads. If worse ever came to worst, I also have a few tanks by Smok that the Kanger OCC's will work in. Found an authentic nano for $20 recently.

    I think I will pick up a couple of those in SS. The authentics are definitely more durable than the clones. Fasttech still has clone Nanos, but not Minis. They still have Mini bases, but no tops except for the bubble tops, which I love.
    Do you have a link for the mini bases?
     

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    Hello! After many years of DTL vaping I'm starting to play around with MTL and I'm finding I'm really enjoying it. I've been using the Zlide tank lately and really like that one. So now I'm using my smaller single battery mods and am very pleasantly surprised how great battery life is at 16 watts...lol. But, late to the table like I sometimes am, the Eleaf Mini Pico has really caught my attention, the more I look at it and watch reviews, the more it captivates me. So I wonder.....are there any of you folks that still use yours? I gather it has kind of a big following, was just wondering how well you still liked yours?
     

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    the Eleaf Mini Pico has really caught my attention, the more I look at it and watch reviews, the more it captivates me.

    Not really sure what a Mini Pico is. There's the original 75W TC Pico, an 85W TC Pico, and a Pico Baby that has an internal battery with much less power and capacity. It also has an Eleaf GS Baby tank that goes down into the mod.

    I think you're probably talking about the original 75W TC Pico that takes a single 18650 battery, and has room on the top for tanks and RBAs up to and including 22mm in size, but no bigger.
     

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    Hello! After many years of DTL vaping I'm starting to play around with MTL and I'm finding I'm really enjoying it. I've been using the Zlide tank lately and really like that one. So now I'm using my smaller single battery mods and am very pleasantly surprised how great battery life is at 16 watts...lol. But, late to the table like I sometimes am, the Eleaf Mini Pico has really caught my attention, the more I look at it and watch reviews, the more it captivates me. So I wonder.....are there any of you folks that still use yours? I gather it has kind of a big following, was just wondering how well you still liked yours?
    I have a mini Pico that was gifted to me. I have small hands and it still feels tiny to me.
     

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    I had a Mini iStickie, but I don't recall a Mini Pico (either).



    mini w bella.jpg
     

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    Hello! After many years of DTL vaping I'm starting to play around with MTL and I'm finding I'm really enjoying it. I've been using the Zlide tank lately and really like that one. So now I'm using my smaller single battery mods and am very pleasantly surprised how great battery life is at 16 watts...lol. But, late to the table like I sometimes am, the Eleaf Mini Pico has really caught my attention, the more I look at it and watch reviews, the more it captivates me. So I wonder.....are there any of you folks that still use yours? I gather it has kind of a big following, was just wondering how well you still liked yours?

    Loved my picos to bits - really comfy in the hand and vape well. They got surpassed only when I tried an Asmodus Colossal 80w - fires almost instantly, really comfy hand feel and they vape awesome.

    If you are in the USA, this site has them on special. Use the code JULYTHE4TH for 20% off.

    asMODus Colossal 80W TC Box Mod | Touch Screen device powered by a single 18650
     

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    Hello! After many years of DTL vaping I'm starting to play around with MTL and I'm finding I'm really enjoying it. I've been using the Zlide tank lately and really like that one. So now I'm using my smaller single battery mods and am very pleasantly surprised how great battery life is at 16 watts...lol. But, late to the table like I sometimes am, the Eleaf Mini Pico has really caught my attention, the more I look at it and watch reviews, the more it captivates me. So I wonder.....are there any of you folks that still use yours? I gather it has kind of a big following, was just wondering how well you still liked yours?
    I have a couple of original Pico's that I still use, and started with them for my vapocalypse stash. I haven't had any problems with mine, but the way the battery cap fits on the top, you will be limited to 22mm or smaller attys. I discovered Provari mods after I had been using the Pico's, and the Pico just can't compare to the Provari.

    If you wanted a nice, light, pocket carry mod, I would give it a shot. They are good for what they do, and not terribly expensive. I use an external charger instead of the USB on the Pico. I think it will save wear and tear on that little connection point.
     

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