Which Plastics are Safe for Tank Cracker Eliquids?

[UncleJunkle]

Since these days plastic tanks have become popular again and are made with other plastics than the usual PC (polycarbonate) that we had back in the day, I though it would be an good question to ask.

What types of plastic tanks are safe to use with tank cracker eliquids?

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Since these days plastic tanks have become popular again and are made with other plastics than the usual PC (polycarbonate) that we had back in the day, I though it would be an good question to ask.

What types of plastic tanks are safe to use with tank cracker eliquids?

Ultem (PEI) is considered a better, or safer, match for tank cracking juices versus PC. It's what the makers of Dvarw and Svoemesto RTA's recommend for juices that crack tanks.

I have both ultem and PC on atty's but don't have, or use, any flavors that are tank crackers.

 

[vaper1960]

Since you brought this up, can you list a few of the juices that cause issues?

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Since you brought this up, can you list a few of the juices that cause issues?

You could Google "rta tank cracker flavors" and/or "juices".

Much easier than listing them.

 

[UncleJunkle]

This forum has many threads about tank cracker eliquids because back in the day all tanks were made with metal and PC, no glass.

 

[Fstop]

Since you brought this up, can you list a few of the juices that cause issues?

My Obsession with Pina Colada & bias towards tobacco flavors LOL raised the question after reading general warnings regarding:
Citrus Acids
Tobaccos

 

[UncleJunkle]

I know there is at least one very large thread on this forum of tank crackers, but for some reason I can't find it. I could swear I linked to it from another thread recently.

 

[UncleJunkle]

Ah, here it is...

Since you brought this up, can you list a few of the juices that cause issues?

I can't but someone else already did

Let's make a list of juices/flavors that crack tanks, ce2's/clearos...

Realize that this isn't to be taken as gospel as I it is possible there may have been other ingredients in those liquids (other than the flavorings PG VG & nic) that caused the cracking. Never know.

 

[Spydro]

Safe for e-liquids from my old notes... (from where i don't remember, but probably here on ECF). I had a flavor cracker list as well, but can't find it at the moment.

Generally, safe, reusable plastic containers should have a #2, #4 or #5.
Plastic #1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Plastic #2: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Plastic #3: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastic #4: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Plastic #5: Polypropylene (PP)
Plastic #6: Polystyrene (PS)

 

[UncleJunkle]

Last I checked, though, plastic vape tanks don't come with those markings

 

[Letitia]

I won't use anything but glass since it is by far the easiest to clean and will not absorb anything. Cheap and easy to replace. Another bonus is no threads to worry about.

 

[UncleJunkle]

I won't use anything but glass...no threads to worry about.

Well except if you use a nautilus/nautilus mini

I've chipped a couple threads because the top tap can be so hard to unscrew sometimes.

 

[Fstop]

Scared me so, I haven't used mine Lol

 

[Letitia]

Well except if you use a nautilus/nautilus mini

I've chipped a couple threads because the top tap can be so hard to unscrew sometimes.

Yah I hated those and regularly threw them against the wall. Damn things refused to break.

 

[UncleJunkle]

Yah I hated those and regularly threw them against the wall. Damn things refused to break.

I bought the "T" sleeve for one of the ones I broke. Better looking (IMHO) and longer lasting. No glass threads lol

 

[Falconeer]

I've used the Lattice Sleeve Version of the Nautilus Mini for years - no glass top to unscrew and the rig has survived a good few drops onto hard tiled floors in Spain.

 

[bask]

PCTG is tankcracker safe, but might be hard to find. I’m not sure if I’ve ever come across tanks that use it, apart from the DotShell and VapeSnail from Atmizoo.