I am hoping my 40w batteries are up to the task for these tanks because I already have a couple.
40 watt batteries? What batteries and mod are you specifically using?
18650 batteries are generally rated by continuous discharge rate (amp rating). There are no 40 amp 18650 batteries.
There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
Internal battery mods are a different matter; they are rated in watts. If this is the case, 40 watts is not enough for SMOK coils.
Is the Prince TFV12 tank by SMOK any good?
I guess some folks like it.
From your previous threads on ECF, I have to ask why your focus on SMOK products? Is that the only brand your vape shop carries?
When considering what tank to use on a mod, one must consider the recommended wattage range the coils ask for. Most SMOK coils require high wattage settings. 40 watts won't be enough for these coils. To use these coils you'll need a dual battery mod or use 25 - 30 amp batteries.
SMOK V12 PRINCE COILS
These coils are designed to be used in the SMOK TFV12 Prince Tank. There are seven options for you to choose from, all of which offer totally different vaping experiences.
- TFV12 Prince Q4 (0.4Ω Quadruple Coil) - Brings you deep and rich vapor! 40-100W/ Best between 60-80W
- TFV12 Prince X6 (0.15Ω Sextuple Coil) - Brings you silky taste and massive vapor! 50-120W/ Best between 80-100W
- TFV12 Prince Max Mesh (0.17Ω Mesh Coil) - Brings you mighty power and gigantic clouds! 80-130W/ Best between 90-110W
- TFV12 Prince T10 (0.12Ω Decuple Coil) - Brings you massive vapor and rich flavors! 60-120W/ Best between 80-110W
- TFV12 Prince Mesh (0.15Ω Mesh Coil) - Strong power & Huge vapor production! 40-80W/ Best between 60-70W
- TFV12 Prince Dual Mesh (0.2Ω Mesh Coil) - Larger heating area & Faster heating speed! 50-80W/ Best between 65-75W
- TFV12 Prince Triple Mesh (0.15Ω Mesh Coil) - Super strong power & super large cloud! 80-130w/ Best between 100-120W
WATTAGE PER SINGLE 18650 BATTERY on REGULATED MOD:
(Total wattage doubles using 2 batteries; Triples using 3 batteries.)
Up to 45W:
Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR
Up to 60W:
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR
Up to 75W:
LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR
LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-24S, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR
Up to 90W:
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-20S 2000mah 30 amp CDR
I hope that answers your question.