What do people think of the eGo-T - any ideas... looking to try.
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I do not own one. But I've seen mixed reviews. Some love it and some don't.
This person seems to have complaints about it
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rbine-tankomizer-dissapointing-both-leak.html
I agree cart+attys sucks but have you tried cartomizers? If you get an Ego-T then I recommend you also try cartomizers and very popular ones are the Boge soft-caps (EGo/Riva can use both the standard resistance and the hotter hitting more power-hungry LR ones)
This person seems to have complaints about it
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rbine-tankomizer-dissapointing-both-leak.html
I agree cart+attys sucks but have you tried cartomizers? If you get an Ego-T then I recommend you also try cartomizers and very popular ones are the Boge soft-caps (EGo/Riva can use both the standard resistance and the hotter hitting more power-hungry LR ones)
I have one and really like it, but I think that cartomizers is a cheaper/easier/better solution. With cartomizers, when you have a problem, you can just toss it and start using a new one.
I personally love the tank for its convenience for on the go and pure lazyness when its working properly.
Awesome vapor production and good throat hit for those that like T.H.
It is a great start for a new technology/method but far from perfected hence the different atty models/versions/revisions.
That being said, I also hate it for the small and annoying traits it has.
Flavor is diminished, not majorly but comparatively opposed to other systems/methods.
Wicking, can be annoying if your using too thick of juice or if the wick is not at its optimal depth/position.
Battery and atty contact, contact points are made with very small tolerance and as these are made by the thousands there are inconsistencies as to the precise depth and contact when screwed together(easily fixed by using a small pointed object or tweezers and either lifting battery centre post up or wiggling atty centre post down. Battery post is usually depressed when screwed all the way into charger, this is unnecessary, when screwing battery into charger, stop screwing when battery button light starts to flash or charger light goes from green to red, at this point contact is made and charging has started so continuing to screw the battery in only pushes the battery post down into the battery sometimes causing battery and atty connection issues when next used after charging.
Airlocks/hydraulic locks, pulling the cart out often and allowing air into the cart helps wicking as it prevents the airlock and wicks better preventing dry vapes(nasty!)
Leaks, yes, several factors, from leaking into the battery, leaking into the bottom of the attys cone, to "leaking" into the mouthpiece.
All can be fixed but requires patience and some experience as to how it is used.
Leaks into battery i find can be fixed by adjusting the height of the wick and using thicker juice, and sometime a good wash with hot water seems to work too.
Leaks into mouthpiece can be fixed by not drawing as hard and popping the tank cart out every 5-10 puffs and wiping the moisture off the outside of the cart, along with removing both inserts(on mouthpiece of cart) that restrict airflow and "prevent" juice from entering your mouth. Also when finishing your drag, continue to draw once you've let go of the button to clear the chamber as this vapor left in will collect on the walls of the cone and cartridge causing a diminished flavor/vapor next use along with a possible bit of it being sucked into the channels on the sides of the carts into the mouthpiece and then your mouth.
Leaks into the atty base/cone, hmm, still scratching my head on this one, only does it on one of my attys, almost like when the cart seats itself on the needle it open the hole to much and spills over the side, can be fixed by adjusting the depth of the entire atty insert which is press fitted into the cone. This is also a possible reason as why juice is leaked into battery as sometimes a atty's press fit tolerance is not enough and it can be loose allowing juice to seep though.
Some atty are perfect from the manufacturer but few and far between.
I find its a matter of getting to know the difference between the attys you have for it as each one is a little different, ie. some i draw harder on, some less, some i can draw immediately on, some i wait 1-2 secs after firing battery for the coil to heat up as each attys coil seems to operate slightly different as to how long it takes to "glow" and produce nice vapor(noted when doing dry burns after cleaning)
Overall, i still like the tank system regardless of the problems. I look forward to a few more revisions that should address these issues in the future. This post/info is based on my experience of using a tank system for almost 2 months now and i am still getting the kinks worked out as to how to make this system work better for me. Others might have different experiences and info but this is what i know to be true for me.
This system has got me off analogs 100% the first day and for that it is worth every minute of hassle i have had to deal with it. I use it with 50/50 PG/VG or 20/80 PG/VG, i prefer VG, PG is too much for my throat/lungs/mouth. And all my juices/flavors i use in it have menthol added as i like the "coolness" and find it buffers the vapor irritation nicely to where i can chain vape all day long.
As for maintenance, i get 1-2 weeks out of a atty before i rinse with hot water, dry, and then do a couple quick dry burns, this will vary due to types of juices used(dark, sweet, etc).
Battery life, on my 650 mAh, from morning till afternoon/evening, then change.
On the 1300 mAh i get almost two days worth depending on use.
Would i recommend it, yes, is it perfect, hell no, but it works for me.
Its one of those you either hate it or love it designs that will require some fiddling with at one point of use.
Hope you find some of my input useful and find a system that works for you.
Good luck.
Awesome vapor production and good throat hit for those that like T.H.
It is a great start for a new technology/method but far from perfected hence the different atty models/versions/revisions.
That being said, I also hate it for the small and annoying traits it has.
Flavor is diminished, not majorly but comparatively opposed to other systems/methods.
Wicking, can be annoying if your using too thick of juice or if the wick is not at its optimal depth/position.
Battery and atty contact, contact points are made with very small tolerance and as these are made by the thousands there are inconsistencies as to the precise depth and contact when screwed together(easily fixed by using a small pointed object or tweezers and either lifting battery centre post up or wiggling atty centre post down. Battery post is usually depressed when screwed all the way into charger, this is unnecessary, when screwing battery into charger, stop screwing when battery button light starts to flash or charger light goes from green to red, at this point contact is made and charging has started so continuing to screw the battery in only pushes the battery post down into the battery sometimes causing battery and atty connection issues when next used after charging.
Airlocks/hydraulic locks, pulling the cart out often and allowing air into the cart helps wicking as it prevents the airlock and wicks better preventing dry vapes(nasty!)
Leaks, yes, several factors, from leaking into the battery, leaking into the bottom of the attys cone, to "leaking" into the mouthpiece.
All can be fixed but requires patience and some experience as to how it is used.
Leaks into battery i find can be fixed by adjusting the height of the wick and using thicker juice, and sometime a good wash with hot water seems to work too.
Leaks into mouthpiece can be fixed by not drawing as hard and popping the tank cart out every 5-10 puffs and wiping the moisture off the outside of the cart, along with removing both inserts(on mouthpiece of cart) that restrict airflow and "prevent" juice from entering your mouth. Also when finishing your drag, continue to draw once you've let go of the button to clear the chamber as this vapor left in will collect on the walls of the cone and cartridge causing a diminished flavor/vapor next use along with a possible bit of it being sucked into the channels on the sides of the carts into the mouthpiece and then your mouth.
Leaks into the atty base/cone, hmm, still scratching my head on this one, only does it on one of my attys, almost like when the cart seats itself on the needle it open the hole to much and spills over the side, can be fixed by adjusting the depth of the entire atty insert which is press fitted into the cone. This is also a possible reason as why juice is leaked into battery as sometimes a atty's press fit tolerance is not enough and it can be loose allowing juice to seep though.
Some atty are perfect from the manufacturer but few and far between.
I find its a matter of getting to know the difference between the attys you have for it as each one is a little different, ie. some i draw harder on, some less, some i can draw immediately on, some i wait 1-2 secs after firing battery for the coil to heat up as each attys coil seems to operate slightly different as to how long it takes to "glow" and produce nice vapor(noted when doing dry burns after cleaning)
Overall, i still like the tank system regardless of the problems. I look forward to a few more revisions that should address these issues in the future. This post/info is based on my experience of using a tank system for almost 2 months now and i am still getting the kinks worked out as to how to make this system work better for me. Others might have different experiences and info but this is what i know to be true for me.
This system has got me off analogs 100% the first day and for that it is worth every minute of hassle i have had to deal with it. I use it with 50/50 PG/VG or 20/80 PG/VG, i prefer VG, PG is too much for my throat/lungs/mouth. And all my juices/flavors i use in it have menthol added as i like the "coolness" and find it buffers the vapor irritation nicely to where i can chain vape all day long.
As for maintenance, i get 1-2 weeks out of a atty before i rinse with hot water, dry, and then do a couple quick dry burns, this will vary due to types of juices used(dark, sweet, etc).
Battery life, on my 650 mAh, from morning till afternoon/evening, then change.
On the 1300 mAh i get almost two days worth depending on use.
Would i recommend it, yes, is it perfect, hell no, but it works for me.
Its one of those you either hate it or love it designs that will require some fiddling with at one point of use.
Hope you find some of my input useful and find a system that works for you.
Good luck.
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Ego T was not what I needed I ended up spending over $200 on a mod and that helped me quit after months of trying many types of ecigs.
Love my $30 ego and quit cigs using it. I really liked the tanks at first. My first tank atty lasted about three weeks. The second tank I was never able to get to work correctly and just went back to using cartos. When the tank works, it's great. If you get it and don't care for it you can always use cartos or atty/carts. Can't beat it for battery life. I may give the tanks another try at some point but I'm pretty happy with cartos.
L-O-V-E my ego t type B atty/tanks on a riva batt
RIMP
That's what I'll probably try next.
Where do you go to find the type B? I've been looking all over for type B tanks/attys
I bought the eGo-T with the thought that the tank would suffice. Apparently that wasn't the case for me.
Don't get me wrong, it did the job. Plenty of vapor, but something just wasn't right. I tried dripping and that seemed to do wonders for me (based on that, I guess I needed more of a throat hit and flavor - who knew after only 5 days). So, IMO, while the concept of a tank is absolutely wonderful, for me, it just wasn't executing. However, at this early stage in my vaping life, tanks are great for driving.
My next step is to get a mod juice box (if that's the proper phrase).
Don't get me wrong, it did the job. Plenty of vapor, but something just wasn't right. I tried dripping and that seemed to do wonders for me (based on that, I guess I needed more of a throat hit and flavor - who knew after only 5 days). So, IMO, while the concept of a tank is absolutely wonderful, for me, it just wasn't executing. However, at this early stage in my vaping life, tanks are great for driving.
My next step is to get a mod juice box (if that's the proper phrase).
I gave up on my eGo-T tanks after two months. It's a great concept and when they work as intended, they're excellent. The problem is that more often than not, they don't work as well as they should. The flavor diminishes after several hours of use and they require constant fiddling and cleaning to stay usable.
I've been using cartomizers for a few days now and so far it seems to be a much more reliable vape. It does require much more frequent topping off but the flavor starts off better and stays better. The lower price also means that you can dedicate a cartomizer to each juice without worrying about flavor creep when switching.
I've been using cartomizers for a few days now and so far it seems to be a much more reliable vape. It does require much more frequent topping off but the flavor starts off better and stays better. The lower price also means that you can dedicate a cartomizer to each juice without worrying about flavor creep when switching.
going on 3 months now with our ego-t's and haven't looked back. Also haven't felt the need to go buy a bunch of mods or other ones to try out. The ego has been doing just fine.
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I'm actually doing the same thing, going from cartomizers to the tank. I got an ego-t when it was first released and I really didn't like it. It tasted either bad or not at all, required constant maintenance, and the juice I liked didn't really work with it. So I stuck with the cartomizers. I just recently decided to give the tank another go and purchased a low resistance type-b atomizer from cignot. I LOVE the tank now. It's pretty close to dripping IMO. Of course the flavors are muted a bit compared to dripping but it's still really produces good flavor. It holds 2mls of juice so 1-2 tanks get me through the day as opposed to 3-4 cartomizers. Lots of vapor, really good throat hit. The tank just does it for me with the low resistance type b atties. My problem with cartomizers is really just longevity. I would buy a couple packs of cartos and within about 2 weeks, I would have thrown half of them away. Mostly I think the problem is quality control. Most of the cartos I've tried have been real hit or miss.
my experience with the ego t was one of absolute frustration.
once juice condenses inside the mouthpiece the performance falls WAY off.
no matter what though, because of how its designed, any of the experience involving taste is basically just gone. as is throat hit.
it was a good idea on paper but they need to go back to the drawing board with it.
get a clearomizer/fluxomizer/ce2
its a MUCH better experience.
once juice condenses inside the mouthpiece the performance falls WAY off.
no matter what though, because of how its designed, any of the experience involving taste is basically just gone. as is throat hit.
it was a good idea on paper but they need to go back to the drawing board with it.
get a clearomizer/fluxomizer/ce2
its a MUCH better experience.
I'm new to this, but have been using an eGo for the past 2 months. Last week I got the eGo tank to try it out. I'm loving it. I haven't had any problems with either, altho the regular eGo would leak occasionally.
Loved it for about a week. Then the performance just seemed to drop off. Cleaning only seemed to make it worse. I went through about 5 of these things in a months time before finally giving up and going back to cartos.
You must dry burn these to get the gunk off the coil. I have some going on 3 months and they still work fine.
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i had the eGo-T and it didn't work out for me. i think it wasn't wicking fast enough, if you get one you definitely want to use all PG based liquid. i threw out the tank system keeping just the batteries and bought Boge 2 ohm cartos.
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