whats your favorite carto tank system?

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Cuando

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I have a few...they work great. They come with both tubes...but they're heavy.

Yeah, I really like the fact they come with tubes for shorty or long cartos, and overall seems like a nice upgrade from my cheapy tank. And I don't mind heavy, I have no problem vaping on my SVD in 650 mode in public.
 

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Thanks for that Asbestos4004. I am gonna pick up an AGR+ and if I end up sticking with carto tanks, I'll look into some of the 'more advanced' options out there. I really like the Phiniacs and IBTanked tanks.

Didn't see this in time! No problem...If you have any trouble finding them, let me know.
 

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Didn't see this in time! No problem...If you have any trouble finding them, let me know.

Hah, no problem, these boards can move fast at times. I've seen the AGR+ around for about $17, figure that's a small investment. I have always loved cartos, but have been dripping exclusively lately. Got my gf vaping, and she loved the cartos I gave her, which inspired me to start using them again in tandem with my drippers.
 

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Only one other "Fan" suggested the Artemas Tank. This is a locking tank using flanged cartomizers so they cannot "pull loose" from the tank. They are under $9.00 for just the tank. That being said, the tank is not the device that imparts the flavor or vapor. You don't have too much flexibility in this area because the tank uses flanged cartos, but the SmokTech flanged cartos are not only inexpensive, but are quite good. Three boxes of 5 (15 pre-punched cartos) for $27 at Crystal Clear Vaping. You can get dual coils, single coils, single punched or double punched, in 1.5, 2.0 or 3.0 Ohms. The Artemas Tank is not glass, so some acidic juices will crack the tanks. That seems to be the only downside to me.

You can get the Artemas Tanks at Sure Vapes (currently in stock) or Mad Vapes (currently out of stock). You can also buy them with one carto included for about $11.00.

I have 6 of these tanks (not all full at this time) and find them to be an inexpensive way to enjoy the pleasures of tank vaping.

Just my :2c: and that is about all it may be worth to you. :p

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I don't know...I had TERRIBLE luck with the AGR!! I had read all about it, and thought it'd be absolutely wonderful...everything I ever wanted/hoped for in a carto tank. I got one when they were first released to the public several months ago. Did everything just as I was supposed to (looked at YouTube vids, asked advice, etc.) and the darn things flooded like no other! No matter what I did! One hole, two holes, careful about that fill hole...don't let the needle block it! And find a REALLY tiny needle...oh wait...now my juice can hardly go through it! Grrrr! I know my way around carto tanks, honest! But the AGR would be fine for about a quarter to a half tank...then FLOOD. Every time.

Someone else said they wanted mine (I'd bought 2) so I shipped 'em off and good riddance!!!! Check out in the Tank forum here. I'm not the only one who has a bad taste in their mouth from their experience with the AGR. Some seem to do fine with them. Many do not.
 

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Thanks for that Asbestos4004. I am gonna pick up an AGR+ and if I end up sticking with carto tanks, I'll look into some of the 'more advanced' options out there. I really like the Phiniacs and IBTanked tanks.

Phiniac's and IBTanked are definately my favorite carto tanks. Before you buy, I would like to point out what I see as the main differences between the two.

Phiniacs are thicker (at least the full size Phiniacs are, Skinny Phini's are a little thinner walled). They also REALLY grab onto the cartomiser after they sit for awhile. I never worry about the tank slipping off if I pick up my mod by the tank. It just isn't going to accidentally slip out. It really requires some effort to break that seal. The Delrin caps are not the most attractive, but are sturdy and functional.

IBTanked on the other hand are a bit thinner walled than the full size Phiniac, but thicker than the Skinny Phini. The caps on these tanks are much better looking IMO, especially if you get them color anodized to match your tank or drip tip. The tank is easier to unseat than a Phiniac which makes them easier to fill, but always leaves me a bit concerned when I pick up my mod by the tank. To be clear, these have never slipped completely off the carto, but have moved up to a quarter inch.

I truly love both my Phiniacs and my IBTanked, and neither brand has ever leaked on me in 6 months of use. The differences between the two might make one brand more attractive to you than another though.
 
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The "clear tank" is coming out too, and it is one piece. Very, very nice. I saw one at vapefest, and it is in beta now (there is a picture of it in the art glass aka Trippy tip thread). Which doesn't help the OP one bit, but I would compare it to the Phiniacs or the IBTanked's (of which I do own) but still like the Jonboy's better for ease of use.
 

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Bella_Phin_1.jpgBella-Phin-Frog.jpgHighDesert3.jpgProV.jpgclear&frosted-tank-1.jpg
 

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I enjoy the AGR's. I need a reliable go-to after my 1st line fresh Protank's for my primary vapes — Boba's Bounty, Tribeca and Tenn Cured. No muss, no fuss. Now after four months that I'm building RBA microcoils and Kanger coils are a snap, appreciably less so. But that rewarding reassurance is still there. And the most delectable aspects of any good juice seem to come through a good carto consistently when I chain. Late at night that's it's own reward. Best to hit 'em during the day — to be sure. ;-)
 

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Katdarling said:
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's a Phin with a Bella.
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They are (Bella) Elegance tank caps from Hoosier Vapes, with a Phiniac pyrex tube, sandblasted design.

Frog tank from High Desert.

Pro-V from Vaperfexion.

Triple V Luxury pyrex tanks from Valley View Vapes.
 
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