Iclear vs DCT?

[MrsP0721]

I use DCT now, used the Protank 2 mini and I kept getting dry/burned hits so I switched to all carto tanks. Now I want to try out the Iclear 30s and wantes to get some opinions. How does it compare to a DCT?

It'd probably help to let you know what batteries I'm using lol... I have the Segeli Zmax mini that I bought last night and my ego Twists.

Thanks all!

Edit: Also would like to know about any other top coil tank that you may recommend.

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[jayyco]

The iClear 30s is awesome! It gives out great flavor and producing LOTS of vapor. I personally have not tried the DCT but the iClear 30s is an upgrade from that. Many people including myself love the iClear 30s and I would highly recommend it.

 

[Talyon]

Mutes flavor a tad, but worth having in your rotation. I love the 30, the s and b I'm not keen on.

 

[Ladiekali]

Compared to the dct, muted flavor.
I have both and dont use the iclear30
Imo it is NOT an upgrade

 

[Ladiekali]

Double post

 

[edyle]

the iclears are plastic so far.

 

[MrsP0721]

I mainly wanted to try it because it's so much easier to fill (especially on the go) than a carto and I have my lazy moments when I just don't wanna fool with them lol. I tend to vape too hard on the bottom coiled tanks and always end up with a bad taste (like metal to me). My hubs is just starting to vape and is using a top coiled tank and so far (knock on wood) I haven't noticed the taste. Im interested in trying any good top coil, that's just the one I hear the most about.

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[edyle]

There's a pyrex vivi nova topcoil

Authentic Smoktech Pyrex ViVi Nova Atomizer (3.5mL)2.4ohm / silver



10 reviews, rating: 3.9 out of 5
↓ details & specifications

$9.95

Details:

•Replaceable coil head
•Heating coil resistance: 2.4ohm
•Spring-loaded bottom pin (where it screws into battery)
•Can be dismantled and reassembled for ease of cleaning
•510 threaded connector
•Compatible with eGo batteries and mods with 510 threading

Material Brass + Aluminium + Glass + Plastic(Drip Tip)

 

[MrsP0721]

That looks nice, I was going to ask about the vivi nova so I'm glad you mentioned it.

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[Baditude]

I don't believe you'll find any clearomizer that can compare to a cartotank. Compare the two wicking systems:

A clearomizer depends upon one or two tiny string wicks to bring e-liquid to the heating coil. Those wicks are a very small surface area. A moderate to heavy vaper may find those wicks having a tough time keeping up with them, leading to dry hits or burnt flavor, causing harder draws which in turn can lead to flooding. All around an inconsistant wicking system.

A cartomizer is completely filled with a wicking material, which completely surrounds the heating coil. This represents a much larger surface area bringing juice to the coil. This results in better flavor production, less dry hits/burnt taste, and more consistancy. Using a cartomizer in a cartotank allows one to go much longer between juice refills.

 

[edyle]

I don't believe you'll find any clearomizer that can compare to a cartotank. Compare the two wicking systems:

A clearomizer depends upon one or two tiny string wicks to bring e-liquid to the heating coil. Those wicks are a very small surface area. A moderate to heavy vaper may find those wicks having a tough time keeping up with them, leading to dry hits or burnt flavor, causing harder draws which in turn can lead to flooding. All around an inconsistant wicking system.

A cartomizer is completely filled with a wicking material, which completely surrounds the heating coil. This represents a much larger surface area bringing juice to the coil. This results in better flavor production, less dry hits/burnt taste, and more consistancy. Using a cartomizer in a cartotank allows one to go much longer between juice refills.

What wicking material do you use in your cartos, baditude?

I wonder if some people take out the filler and put in their own silica rope?
Because I get the impression the typical carto comes with a synthetic filler material which can be burnt.

 

[erikbal]

I really like the iclear30s. I have a Nautilus now so it's not getting as much use but I still use it and like it.

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[MrsP0721]

So should I try an Iclear (30 or 30S) or the Vivi Nova? Like I said, I'm just looking for something to use occasionally, not all the time, but I still want it to work and taste good... if that's even possible lol.

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[Tinkiegrrl]

IClear stuff blows away single coil clearos. That said, cartotanks still blow ickears away.


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[DetraMental]

There is already material in the carotmizers so none is needed to be added.

 

[edyle]

There is already material in the carotmizers so none is needed to be added.

Yes. There is. My question is what is it. It's not silica wick, and it's not cotton.
For people considering using a carto, I think it is a very important consideration. The wicking material certainly affects the taste.

If cartos use some superior wicking material maybe we should be trying some of that stuff for wicking in clearos.

I know the filler stuff from one of the carto systems I started with is not something I'd really rather vape on, in fact it is one of the big reasons I haven't moved toward cartos; the filler material.