Why does a full tank give better flavour?

[HauntedMyst]

It's gravity. Gravity is the universes heavy hand and when a tank is full, gravity being what it is, pushes more juice through the coil giving more flavor. It's like when you squeeze a new orange, you get a lot of juice but when you squeeze an already squeezed orange, it yields less juice. So yeah, its gravity.

 

[zoiDman]

It Funny to see this Thread come up next to this one in the New Post List...

I noticed an interesting phenomenon...

LOL

 

[somdcomputerguy]

I've noticed that a full tank of juice gives me considerably better flavour than a half empty one.

Really it doesn't matter whether it's half full or half empty, it's refillable both ways.

Just my half fast reply..

 

[somdcomputerguy]

A full glass of beer always tastes better!!

That’s not a true analogy. Blindly, a half glass of beer at the same temperature and carbonation should taste the same as a full glass.

It doesn't matter whether it's full or half gone. FREE beer tastes better, and beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder.

 

[DarrenMG]

In the end I am a pragmatist, so whatever works to make it an enjoyable experience. If keeping the tank full tastes better then partially empty, absolutely, keep it full. Whatever works so you'd rather vape than the S word.

p.s. OP, I don't see that you mentioned the tank you are using. Just a possibility... the Freemax mesh pro tank with dual or triple mesh coils vaporizes juice extremely well. Okay your tank is going to be half full a lot because it eats through ejuice, but I notice no difference full or half full. It's an ugly big tank but hey it works!

 

[Jebbn]

Just trying to imagine the affect of gravity on 2ml of juice vs 1ml.
Im using a 2ml rdta right now. Should I expect the same results?

 

[DarrenMG]

The effect of earth's gravity on the moon is about that of the weight of a mosquito.

F = Gm1m2/r2.

The weight of the eliquid is such a tiny amount it's not notable, it's the mass of the earth that is. Also all things fall at the same rate, be it a 400lb weight or a penny, minus atmospheric effects like those that affect a feather. Really, no, 1 or 2mls of ejuice fall toward the earth at the same rate

 

[HigherStateD]

Also, if gravity had such an effect, I'd imagine all our mods would be constantly saturated with juice.

 

[Susaz]

I've noticed that a full tank of juice gives me considerably better flavour than a half empty one. Especially with the boro tank on my BB. Wonder why. Something to do with air pressure?
Any theories out there?

Pressure mostly. That's why I fill up but not to the brim. Make sure you leave a bubble for air pressure to form. Me, 3/4 of a tank is the best vape. I keep all of my tanks (even electric) 3/4 of the way full and fill up when they reach 1/3

 

[DarrenMG]

I can say I was often very disappointed in the inconsistent behavior of some tanks, which is why I switched to RDAs. There are some newer tanks available now that are much better.

OP, what tank are you using?

 

[Eskie]

Oh didn't catch the mesh pro thing. It's really important to not let the liquid level start to stop below the tops of the juice slots, which are about halfway up. If the top portion of the cotton starts to get dryish you'll notice poor coil performance and shortened life. For just about any drop in coil, the white cotton visible through the juice slots / holes/ whatever shouldn't be exposed to empty tank /air.

 

[Pigs]

I can say I was often very disappointed in the inconsistent behavior of some tanks, which is why I switched to RDAs. There are some newer tanks available now that are much better.

OP, what tank are you using?

I've noticed it in various RTAs. I'm using the Serpent Elevate and the Zeus X at the moment. Also the Boro tank on the BB. Noticed it across the board.

 

[vapdivrr]

Could be a couple things. For one it could be the pressure a full tank, which just wicks better. As the juice empties, you loose the weight or so perhaps wicking is diminished slightly.

This makes some sense in theory. Not all of the components in e-liquid is vaporized into vapor. Some things like flavoring agents and other byproducts of vaporization get left behind in the wick material, and are what makes wicks look dark and nasty over time. Those byproducts can then leech back into the tank's reservour to "contaminate" it. Adding additional e-liquid to the reservoir dilutes the contaminants.

I used to know vapers who would waste (throw out) any remaining e-liquid from a near empty tank as opposed to just refilling their tank. They claimed the remaining e-liquid was bad tasting.


The darkening of the juice is primarily from oxidation of the nicotine and flavoring agents when exposed to oxygen. It's possible oxidation affects the flavor profile, and a good reason to keep our e-liquid bottles capped. It's also probably evidence of unvaporized byproducts mentioned above.

This is and was an issue in genesis tanks and now in gta type tanks. In old gennys the SS mesh wick was half in the juice and half out , so by the end of a decent sized tank, the juice definitely got darker and I definitely use to waste some juice by tossing . Kind of the same with today's gta tanks where the cotton wicks are constantly in touch with juice, those too see juice darkening. Rtas like a kayfun , where juice is pulled up to the wicks dont really see this darkening, so the juice is just as good from start to finish. Drop in coil tanks I'm not sure as I never vaped them, but I think they are in constant contact with juice

 

[Pigs]

It Funny to see this Thread come up next to this one in the New Post List...

I noticed an interesting phenomenon...

LOL

Didnt see it. Great minds etc lol

 

[Ryedan]

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This is and was an issue in genesis tanks and now in gta type tanks. In old gennys the SS mesh wick was half in the juice and half out , so by the end of a decent sized tank, the juice definitely got darker and I definitely use to waste some juice by tossing . Kind of the same with today's gta tanks where the cotton wicks are constantly in touch with juice, those too see juice darkening. Rtas like a kayfun , where juice is pulled up to the wicks dont really see this darkening, so the juice is just as good from start to finish. Drop in coil tanks I'm not sure as I never vaped them, but I think they are in constant contact with juice

I've been vaping DoggyStyle GTA tanks almost exclusively for quite a while now. I have two set up now, both on Pico 75's, using the same DIY liquid, the same coils and both coils are almost new.

With one Doggy almost totally empty and one just re-filled, I notice no flavor difference when I vape them alternately at the same power level. Doing this let's me try the same setup with only one variable different between them. The juice in the empty one has also darkened, but that should just add to any difference the lower juice level might create. My juice is 100% PG and about 1.2 mg of nic tonight.

I used a Genisis tank with mesh for about a year. The vape in that changed with an empty tank compared to a full tank because the wicking changed even when using the Genie tilt.

So many people report their vape changing due to darkening liquid or tank juice level, I can't help but think there has to be something to it. OTOH, I can't make it happen for me

It would be interesting if a few other people who have two identical tanks could try the same experiment

 

[GOMuniEsq]

Sometimes I wish I was sensitive enough to notice minutiae like this, and then realize I'm lucky that I'm not. My Zeus X tastes about the same regardless of fill level.

 

[DPLongo22]

Remember when you got down to the bitter end of a cigarette? Kinda yucky.

Maybe related. I have no idea. I try not to think too much - I just vape.

 

[stols001]

I do think there is something to the idea like, of some things vaporizing first for whatever reason.

However, I JUST vaped my first RTA to Total Dryness, but no Dry hit. I wanted a flavor change, but was running out of a favorite flavor. I did not notice the phenomenon at that point but my SUBJECTIVE self ALSO wanted to do that, and do it perfectly. So, it may have enhanced my pleasure in the whole thing.

I am also lazy so when I vape a full tank I think "I do not have to FILL this sucker in a WHILE." That is also a pleasure enhancer for this lazy, I mean lady.

Bottom line, do what makes you happy, blah blah blah.

Anna

 

[vapdivrr]

I've been vaping DoggyStyle GTA tanks almost exclusively for quite a while now. I have two set up now, both on Pico 75's, using the same DIY liquid, the same coils and both coils are almost new.

With one Doggy almost totally empty and one just re-filled, I notice no flavor difference when I vape them alternately at the same power level. Doing this let's me try the same setup with only one variable different between them. The juice in the empty one has also darkened, but that should just add to any difference the lower juice level might create. My juice is 100% PG and about 1.2 mg of nic tonight.

I used a Genisis tank with mesh for about a year. The vape in that changed with an empty tank compared to a full tank because the wicking changed even when using the Genie tilt.

So many people report their vape changing due to darkening liquid or tank juice level, I can't help but think there has to be something to it. OTOH, I can't make it happen for me

It would be interesting if a few other people who have two identical tanks could try the same experiment

I also vape the doggies, I have 2, but dont vape them from start to finish. Because I have about 6 other rtas in rotation, a full doggie tank can sit there for a good week or so and it darkens , but the taste isnt that far off a fresh tank. When I first got them I vaped them all day long and didnt notice any real darkening, so it depends on how fast you vape that tank. As for the gennys, I think alot had to do with the amount of oxidation one did to their wicks. I use to run really low ohms at .7 (back in the day that was low) and had awesome results with a solid wick totally oxidized and seen not only darkening, but loss of flavor. I also tried wicks that were only oxidized by the coil (pulse oxidized, Peter K I think it was called) and darkening was not as bad but my vaping experience wasnt as good , meaning I had the occasional hot spot deal. I also think how deep the wick was into the liquid had something to do with it.

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[Pigs]

Sometimes I wish I was sensitive enough to notice minutiae like this, and then realize I'm lucky that I'm not. My Zeus X tastes about the same regardless of fill level.

Yeah I hear you. I'm a bit of a picky eater too