Very Frustrated, could really use some recommendations...

[d.weglarz13]

For option #4 I would suggest Nano, perfect fit. Mini is larger in diameter. Good luck !

I was under the impression that the mini was 22mm and so was the Ego One battery. I better look again..




Also, I see Kanger has a battery called the IPOW 2, which looks same diameter as the Nano, but with Variable Voltage? Maybe that's the ticket...
Would that work for the nano, AND be able to use the 1.2 and .5 ohm heads?

Or are there better suggestions for these setups with a tube style batt? Thanks again guys, I'm excited now to order...

 

[Niten13]

Ipow 2 would only fire the 1.2 coil heads and 15w may be a little short on power.

 

[djsvapour]

iPOW is more of a VV/VW newbies set up. I can't see it doing the full 15w.

(it's not a serious piece of vaping kit...)

(it barely runs a mini nautilus...)

(and it's unreliable... like most of these types, some people get lucky... some don't...)

So. No.

 

[Cacique]

I don't think there are a lot of tube style batteries. The Ego One kit will run you around $50 for the battery, tank and charger. I think it would probably fit you the best if you want a plug and play with replaceable coils instead of having to rebuild them. I also thing the coils are on the cheaper side of the replaceable coils, like $15 for a 5 pack or something.

 

[VictorC]

I was under the impression that the mini was 22mm and so was the Ego One battery. I better look again..

Mini is 22mm vs Nano/Ego One 19mm. Mini is perfect with iStick (either 30 or 50W). But so is Delta II (but rebuildable deck is an option). Might not be sleek as Ego One (if that's important) but great performers too. Don't rush, take your time.

Size comparison:

 

[d.weglarz13]

Okay guys, this is going pretty good. Thanks for clarifying all that for me. You guys really helped me with the frustration, and I got it narrowed down more now.

Definitely Ego One battery. Not gonna mess with that IPOW thing. Thanks.

For the Tank:
Man, its kind of a hard decision. I am not really crazy about the Ego One tank. Maybe because I am used to my older clearomizers, but I do prefer the look of the Sub Tank Nano over the One tank. Do you guys think the Ego One battery and the Sub tank nano would be a good choice? My heart is pulling me that way for some reason lol. I am really digging the look of that nano tank, but I know, looks isn't everything. Most important is the vaping.

Or, may just get the whole One setup with the tank, and also get the nano to see which I like better, but money is pretty tight right now and I really want something thats gonna make me love the whole experience again. At least for now to stop the real cigs.


Ok, another silly question that I can probably look up, but I don't want to start another thread for it. Since I got into vaping I never "customed" the deck with rebuilds like you guys do, if thats what you call it. Why do you do this, especially with those big box type batts? More power and more vape?
Just always the older clearomizers for me, and like every 2 days I had to replace the atomizer/head thing as they seemed to keep going bad. So, if you feel like sharing, what is the whole hype with the rebuildables? I mean, the sub tank mini is rebuildable, but the nano isn't. I may spring for a whole RBA setup in the future, but still feeling like I need the tube type for now to transition from the stinkys. Why is it so great to be able to rebuild it? More vape, Im guessing?


And, with either the One tank or the Nano, would it make sense to buy the replacement heads like I did for the older mini novas and Evods? Or do I not need to with the newer ones. Just want to cover all the bases before I hit the order button. Thanks again guys, Can't wait to get this! I have ordered from MVS before, hopefully they have some goodies in stock. If not, any other recommendations?

dave

 

[edyle]

Hey guys. Ok, so its been a while since I been on here, mainly due to life and being busy, but really need some help here, as I am very frustrated, and now I'm smoking cigarettes again here and there, so really wanting to get a fast fix to my vape issues to start vaping again.
So, last time I checked over a year ago, the hardware, tanks, batts, that were popular seem to be in the distant past already, and tons of new tanks, batts, etc. seem to come out like every day now, but haven't had the time to stay so updated on all of it.
I have been using my Ego setup, since when I purchased it a while ago, I spent well over hundreds bucks on batteries, different types of clearomizers, different internals for the tanks, juices, same setup for my best friend and also my girlfriend(now fiancee btw,) mouth tips, etc. etc.
So, to say I would prefer the Ego setup is needed, but I AM open to other suggestions if the performance is that worth it. So, my main thing when buying these, were that the tanks i bought, were the same diameter as the battery, thus giving the entire package in a cigar type profile. I did try the 510s since I really wanted a cigarette type profile due to me smoking cigs, but that quickly burned up when I realized the experience with the smaller skinny ones was horrible to say the least.
So, back to the ego. I bought a setup with the Twist(variable voltage), extra Twist batts, and a bunch of clear little mini tanks that matched the profile, to test out different tanks and see which I liked most. I mean, I like to have extra also, so I don't have to order again too soon.
So, like 2 Kanger EVOD tanks, some Kanger T3 tanks, MT3's, Vision Vivi mini Nova tanks, CE3's, CE4's. I know, a lot, but i was letting my girl and buddy try some out too. Also had to get chargers, car and house outlets, etc.

Now, within 2 months, every one of those tanks stopped working. Im not kidding. I dropped one of the mini novas, cracked it. But all the others, literally just started leaking fluid out of the mouth piece, and burned my mouth to the point I was getting real ....... So, every time one broke or leaked, I switched to another one since I had a bunch and wanted to try all of them. at the time I had more money, so it wasn't an issue, just real crappy tanks. So, again I didn't drop them or rough with them or anything. Seemed like just letting them sit laying down for a minute ended up making them leak.

So, when I got too fed up, I stopped vaping. It sucks, because I did enjoy vaping even more than smoking, but just couldn't get good results. And, back to smoking in time, right back to 2 packs a day in fact.

Fast forward to now. A buddy comes by the other day, lets me hit his new vape. Its a Kanger sub tank mini, with a huge 50 watt battery on it! He tells me how the lower ohms and higher watts are what gives the more smoke, etc. etc. But, It looked ridiculous to me, again only my opinion and preference, but it hit amazing and tasted great, full of flavor, TONS of clouds even outside in the wind.

So, I feel the need to get another setup now. Wouldn't you know it, after that day, I pulled out my old vape stuff I still have sitting around, and behold, one brand new tank left, some little clearomizer tank from Kanger, never used, last one I have, and I throw my Twist back on the charger. Throw some juice in, and again, I AM IN LOVE WITH VAPING AGAIN........well, until the next day, today(that was yesterday), and after being very careful with my new last tank and battery, used it all day yesterday worked great, but today I pick it up from on my desk, and sure enough......Fluid leaking out of the mouth piece. Tried to soak it up with a cotton swab, but just too much. I'm not burning my lips again with these darn vapes.


So guys, I ask you. I am in need of suggestions. I am so close to forgetting the whole thing and staying with cigs, but I really want to get into vaping again and cut out the damn cancer sticks. Now, before anything let me clarify. I can't go spending hundreds of dollars on a provari or something expensive like that. And, probably most important, I don't think the vaping thing will work unless it feels like a cigar to me, not a VCR with a tip coming out one end. Please don't take offense, its just that I hate the look of the tanks and batts not having the same cigar like diameter and profile.

So, If you guys feel like helping me out with any recommendations for a new setup, even if i HAVE TO change the batteries too, I more than appreciate it. With work and all, if I try to take the next few weeks reading up and learning all the new stuff that came out, I will just forget it and won't get a chance to make vaping work for me I fear. But nonetheless, I am trying to read up on the Kanger sub tank mini, but it still looks so "fat." And I can't do the square battery either, so I just told my friend I would look into something since he was gonna take me to get the one he had, and I didn't have the heart to tell him I didn't like the way his looked or carried.

Are there any great new tanks out that are still the same "cigar" size? Is the "nano" this size? Is this even what I'm looking for? If not, or they all leak because they suck, then can you recommend a set up with the Subtank mini or nano and a battery that "fits" it? I think I saw a 18 series battery(I assume them mean 18650 size batt) by Joye that might work if its good. I do still LOVE the "AA battery" size though.....Also saw the Kanger EMOW, but maybe I will have the same issues as the older ones in that size? There is so much new info. .I really am desperate, guys. Any and all opinions, suggestions very welcome and appreciated.

I'm sorry the post is so long, but as you can see I really need some help. I'm so close to giving up again after yesterday and today, and I genuinely want to get into vaping again real bad. Maybe some of you had great experiences with the products I bought, but not me and again I was really careful with them, after the first tank cracked on me after a few days initially.
I don't mind filling them, changing the internals every here and there, cleaning the parts, etc. Just want a solid setup.

Thanks everyone for taking the time to read through this.

Dave

This long story is exactly the reason I advise people that whatever else you get , get yourself a simple cheap rda and some 30 and/or 32 gauge kanthal to coil it.

Think of it as having a bike you can zip off to the store when your car won't start.
No glass to break, no plastic to crack (most of them are steel); the only things that wear out would be the O-rings and if you get a magma, you won't even have that to worry about.

 

[c4r0n1x]

If you get the nano you can still rebuild the heads it is just a little more difficult. The rba deck that comes with the others is supposed to resemble a drip style vape without the need to drip.

 

[c4r0n1x]

get yourself a simple cheap rda

+1 To this

I use 28g kanthal in my builds I don't know enough to understand the performance gains and losses of different thickness of wires.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

The Kanger aerotank 2 mini and a good ego style variable voltage battery. All you need. Plenty of vapor , good taste, no leaks and small size for pocket, etc.

Check out the aero tank 2 mini reviews on Youtube. Comes with glass and stainless tank and replaceable bottom coil atmos.

 

[d.weglarz13]

If you get the nano you can still rebuild the heads it is just a little more difficult. The rba deck that comes with the others is supposed to resemble a drip style vape without the need to drip.

Sorry again for not understanding, but what is dripping? Dripping as opposed to what exactly? Thanks again for all your patience with me.

 

[Belhade]

Well it looks like I'm a bit late to this conversation but I'll throw in my two cents:

Your original gear, sounds a lot like most of my stuff. I've got a few Ego batteries (not even vv, just straight power) and a Kanger mini Protank-2. Even had a few EVOD tanks but those aren't quite as sturdy -even though they take the same atomizer heads. I rebuild the coil at about 1.6-1.8 ohms. My"big" unit is a Protank-2 with the same coil and heads which I'm currently using on a Kanger Kbox.

With all your juice leaking problems I'd look at your juice, see if you can get it thicker with a higher % of VG.

 

[Belhade]

Dripping is using an atomizer that is open, as to say not enclosed in a tank. Since there's no tank to hold juice you need to drip it directly onto the coil. It trends to give a "cleaner" flavor, and with an open deck gives more room for bigger, elaborate coil builds.

 

[d.weglarz13]

Thanks Belhade. Makes sense. IF I remember correctly, my juice was mostly VG also. Still not sure why I kept getting the leaks. But, I am really liking these ego One setups a lot.

Any pros, cons on the One tank vs. the Nano tank on the One battery?

 

[edyle]

Sorry again for not understanding, but what is dripping? Dripping as opposed to what exactly? Thanks again for all your patience with me.

A tank has a big tank and a small atomizer head.
A 'dripper' - an rda (rebuildable dripping atomizer) - is just a big atomizer without a tank.

Like this one for example:

Instead of using a tank and hoping that it is wicking at just the right speed to match your vaping, or maybe it is wicking too fast (leaking) and giving you muted flavour and gurgling, you control directly how wet the coil is.

With most drippers nowadays, you can put in enough eliquid to vape for longer that you would smoke a cigarette.

 

[Foggyroomz]

If you are set on the Ego-1 battery my suggestion would be to get a Delta II tank it handles higher wattage than the Nano I find anything above 25-26 watts on my Subtank mini and I start getting a burned taste and the Ego-one battery is going to produce 35.28 watts at a full charge of 4.2 volts which is going to be an unpleasant vape and there is no way to adjust the power to the coil the Delta II will comfortably vape up to 50 and even 70 watts without a burned hit. Other choice is an drip atomizer like Belhade and Edyle mentioned and there are a plethora of them to choose from. There are other tanks out there that you can use that will work on a mechanical style device too, the Billow for instance it builds like a dripper but it is a tank there is the Youde Goblin again you build coils for it like a dripper and if you don't want that hassle then look at the Artic subohm tank atomizer it is capable of handling up to 100 watt of power. The Nano on a mechanical battery is not going to be like on your friends device and it will probably frustrate you all over again.

 

[StarreLabelle]

Just get a Kanger Subtank Mini, and you can pair it with an Aspire CF SubOhm Mod or the battery. Personally I like the battery. I also bought an iStick 50watt for my Subtank, and both work well. Just make sure you order the .5 occ coils NOT the 1.2 as they don't work on the Aspire.

 

[StarreLabelle]

Dave, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I think the above quote says it all for you. At the end of the day, I found that what hits amazing, and tastes great ...full of flavor and lots of vapor production is a LOT more important to me than how the device looks. You'll get over the way the mod / tank look real quickly if the experience and nicotine delivery is satisfying. Long term, to stay off the cigarettes....if you've found that -- I think it will work for you.

Unfortunately the "cigalikes" are limited in power delivery and overall experience because the size is really limiting. Just my two cents, but everything is a give and take.

I thought in the beginning I wanted something small that was more discreet. If I had stayed with an Evod or Kanger Protank type of setup, I would not have stayed off the smokes.

If the look and feel of the device are more important, then I doubt that I will have swayed you much. However, I personally would toke on the end of a mod that looks like a grenade if it gives me a satisfying vape. To each his own, but I think your frustration in the past with those devices will only continue if you keep trying to make those devices work for you.

They work for some.....and there's nothing wrong with that. I will say, I eventually started rebuilding the Protank coils and using cotton wicks. It changed that experience 100% for the better....but I still found I wanted more. Those Protank coils work much better even if you just replace wicks with cotton....which is a simple process really.

I hope you find something that works for you. I know how frustrating it can be , especially while you're still struggling to get off the cigarettes.

The iStick 50watt is a small box Mod; I easily hold it in one hand while texting, too. Some of the other brands will set you back about of money and are bulky... $50 isn't much for what the iStick delivers. Don't get the 20w, it won't power a Subtank.

 

[StarreLabelle]

Kanger Subtank Mini paired with 50watt iStick --Love at first vape!
Aerotank V2 paired with Aspire CF SubOhm battery; it works great but I prefer the iStick over the Aspire battery.

 

[StarreLabelle]

Okay guys, this is going pretty good. Thanks for clarifying all that for me. You guys really helped me with the frustration, and I got it narrowed down more now.

Definitely Ego One battery. Not gonna mess with that IPOW thing. Thanks.

For the Tank:
Man, its kind of a hard decision. I am not really crazy about the Ego One tank. Maybe because I am used to my older clearomizers, but I do prefer the look of the Sub Tank Nano over the One tank. Do you guys think the Ego One battery and the Sub tank nano would be a good choice? My heart is pulling me that way for some reason lol. I am really digging the look of that nano tank, but I know, looks isn't everything. Most important is the vaping.

Or, may just get the whole One setup with the tank, and also get the nano to see which I like better, but money is pretty tight right now and I really want something thats gonna make me love the whole experience again. At least for now to stop the real cigs.


Ok, another silly question that I can probably look up, but I don't want to start another thread for it. Since I got into vaping I never "customed" the deck with rebuilds like you guys do, if thats what you call it. Why do you do this, especially with those big box type batts? More power and more vape?
Just always the older clearomizers for me, and like every 2 days I had to replace the atomizer/head thing as they seemed to keep going bad. So, if you feel like sharing, what is the whole hype with the rebuildables? I mean, the sub tank mini is rebuildable, but the nano isn't. I may spring for a whole RBA setup in the future, but still feeling like I need the tube type for now to transition from the stinkys. Why is it so great to be able to rebuild it? More vape, Im guessing?


And, with either the One tank or the Nano, would it make sense to buy the replacement heads like I did for the older mini novas and Evods? Or do I not need to with the newer ones. Just want to cover all the bases before I hit the order button. Thanks again guys, Can't wait to get this! I have ordered from MVS before, hopefully they have some goodies in stock. If not, any other recommendations?

dave

If you want good coils get a Kanger Subtank Mini, the RDA deck is just optional,and I don't use it,but the diameter of 22 in vs 18 for the Nano sold me on the Mini. Why? Because most battery's are built to to fit 22 in tanks. I'd forget that Ego One battery; I haven't heard anything at all about it.