[noob] tanks for provari?

[mundane24]

what other tanks can i use on my incoming provari?

i have an ibtanked XL ordered but no shipping confirmation yet. =( my provari and some smoktek XL cartos are supposed to be coming in this monday. it would be a big downer if i dont have any tanks ready to use come that day. :/ i did order a kanger protank as a backup but same thing, no shipping confirmation either.

if anyone knows of an online shop around northern ca/nv that sells carto tanks (XL or full tank setup), please let me know. at least this way when i order it.. it might just take a couple of days to show up.

btw can i use the clearomizers that came with my cheapo ce4s? i also have nano clearomizers coming. i can use them for the time being right? i just need to make sure to check their ohms and adjust voltage accordingly on my provari?

also, what compatibility term/s should i be aware of in looking for tanks, cartos, etc for my provari? is it '510' or 'ego'? sorry im a big noob and still confused! :?

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi - it has 510 threading, but not the external "eGo" threads. You can use a Nano, but not a CE4, since that attaches to the outer ring.

ETA: You can get different types of adaptors if you like, but there are plenty of 510 products to play with.

 

[SteamDaddy]

you can use clearo's if you have a thread adapter.
510 threads, what you need are.
smoktek carto/tanks work good there but you the adapter.
vivi nova tanks work good on there.
right now i'm on kanger protanks.
they're working out pretty good.
you can pretty much use anything you can get to screw on to it.

 

[mundane24]

ic. so 510 and avoid ego. copy! thanks!

now if i could find a shop nearby to order from. ive asked around my area.. and they all seem to just carry minis. no APVs and accs yet.

 

[Katya]

Hi - it has 510 threading, but not the external "eGo" threads. You can use a Nano, but not a CE4, since that attaches to the outer ring.

ETA: You can get different types of adaptors if you like, but there are plenty of 510 products to play with.

I agree. Choose 510 threaded heads at the beginning. Adapters are a PITA and they tend to get lost--at least in my house. Besides, I feel that they get in a way.

I recommend Vision ViVi Novas (top coil) or Kanger ProTank (bottom coil). Carto tanks are also nice, but they require some tinkering and experience with vaping in general.

 

[mundane24]

you can use clearo's if you have a thread adapter.
510 threads, what you need are.
smoktek carto/tanks work good there but you the adapter.
vivi nova tanks work good on there.
right now i'm on kanger protanks.
they're working out pretty good.
you can pretty much use anything you can get to screw on to it.

??? i still need an adapter with the smoktek XL cartos ive ordered for my provari???? i thought that would work with my XL ibtanked???

 

[Katya]

if anyone knows of an online shop around northern ca/nv that sells carto tanks (XL or full tank setup), please let me know. at least this way when i order it.. it might just take a couple of days to show up.

IBTanked makes very nice starter tanks, J tanks are good too. Practice a little with your IBTs and then, if you like carto tanks, you can look around for more.

 

[The Ocelot]

??? i still need an adapter with the smoktek XL cartos ive ordered for my provari???? i thought that would work with my XL ibtanked???

I'm not sure what he was referring to.

The "tank" is just a tube, it's the carto inside that screws into the battery. You don't need an adaptor.

ETA: I have 4 IBTanks sitting here, 3 with Smoktech XLs in them and 1 with an IKenVape. The cartos are all 510.

 

[Katya]

??? i still need an adapter with the smoktek XL cartos ive ordered for my provari???? i thought that would work with my XL ibtanked???

SmokTech cartos are 510 threaded and you do not need an adapter.

 

[mundane24]

thanks for the replies! i really appreciate it! =)
so it's the cartos threading i need to be aware of. tanks are just tanks. but of course i need to know if they are XL or standard (for the cartos i have). =P aight! learned something again.

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi again

IBtanks are either XL or standard - you'll see that when you order them. The other "sizes" of the tanks listed (the 19mm, 25mm...) are the diameter. XL cartos (occasionally called "mega") are 45mm (not including the screw); standard is 35mm (not including the screw). IBTanked also sells cartos on the accessories page.

510 threading is becoming the most popular, followed by 808 - but honestly, it's getting hard to find 808 products without searching for them.

 

[The Ocelot]

This is what I have in my XL IBtanks: Single Coil XL Tank replacement 510 cartomizer for 3.5 and 6ml SmokTank XL - w/flange and 1, 2 or 3 holes.

I highly recommend getting tanks with a flanged bottom (SmokTechs usually are), it keeps the carto from sliding around when you refill the tank.

And one thing you really need with carto tanks is a "tank tool." - The original was sold by Big Daddy Vapor and called a "Slap Yo' Mama" eek. Other vendors sell similar tools now. The tool makes putting in a new carto and refilling very easy. The edges of cartos can be sharp and if you aren't careful can damage the inside o-rings of the tanks. To see how they work you can do a youtube search or click on the link in my signature.

 

[mundane24]

oh yeah. i did order that slap yo mama tank tool from bigdaddyvapor. thanks. i thought it was a waste of money on my part. quick question... is this "Black Refilling Drip Tip" that comes with the IBTanked XL complete tank the same as the slap yo mama??? see link ~ https://www.ibtanked.com/kits/complete-tanks/19mm-xl-tank-detail **unfortunately this complete tank from IBTanked is OOS right now.

and i did order those XL cartos from smoktek also. 8 x 3ohms (1hole) and 2 x 3ohms (2 holes - for 'heavier' juice i read). the 3ohms were the one mentioned to a noobie like me so that's what i chose. if u think i need to try different ohms also, let me know which ones. tia! =)

 

[The Ocelot]

oh yeah. i did order that slap yo mama tank tool from bigdaddyvapor. thanks. i thought it was a waste of money on my part. quick question... is this "Black Refilling Drip Tip" that comes with the IBTanked XL complete tank the same as the slap yo mama??? see link ~ https://www.ibtanked.com/kits/complete-tanks/19mm-xl-tank-detail **unfortunately this complete tank from IBTanked is OOS right now.

and i did order those XL cartos from smoktek also. 8 x 3ohms (1hole) and 2 x 3ohms (2 holes - for 'heavier' juice i read). the 3ohms were the one mentioned to a noobie like me so that's what i chose. if u think i need to try different ohms also, let me know which ones. tia! =)

From what I understand, IBT's tool can be used the same way, but I wouldn't use it as a drip tip, so I haven't paid attention to that style (other vendors sell the drip tip types as well)

The holes are for how much liquid is wicked - the "heavier" juices, the ones higher in vg, need MORE holes, because if the viscosity. The thinner juices need fewer holes. I vape 70pg/30vg, so 2 holes are perfect for me, but I have some with 1 hole, from when the 2s were out of stock and they work fine.

3.0Ω is good place to start with the 'Vari.

 

[mundane24]

oh wow. i normally get 50/50 (60pg/40vg sometimes) and i thought it'd be suited for a one hole carto. hmmm i guess, i'll just have to see/feel it myself. =p

thanks again for all your help. im sure i'll have some more q's. =p

 

[SteamDaddy]

my bad, i keep calling this thing a smoktek, when it's actually an Artemis.
just looks like a smoktek.
if i don't use the adapter it blocked off airflow totally.

 

[The Ocelot]

oh wow. i normally get 50/50 (60pg/40vg sometimes) and i thought it'd be suited for a one hole carto. hmmm i guess, i'll just have to see/feel it myself. =p

thanks again for all your help. im sure i'll have some more q's. =p

If it works for you terrific! None of this stuff is carved in stone, everyone's experiences are different. More holes are suggested for higher vg, if there is a wicking problem - you may not have one.

And I meant 3 holes for like 80 to 100% vg. I don't regularly vape more than 30%vg, but I have (50/50) and when I did, I didn't have trouble with 2 holed cartos.

ETA: I'm sleepy. I use 2-holes (sometimes 1) I thought you were deciding between 2 holes & 3 holes.

 

[Katya]

You need at least two holes for 50/50 juices--those holes can easily be enlarged. Try them first and then adjust the amount and/or size of holes accordingly.

Thin juices are either 100 PG or 90-10 or 80/20 PG/VG ratio.

 

[mundane24]

oic. thanks. ive learned something again. im so excited but the waiting is killing me. darn it! lol

 

[The Ocelot]

I'm just copy/pasting this, so it's really simplified - it was written for another situation, but I'm too tired to edit it...

In a carto tank the liquid is held in the tank and wicked through a hole in the cartomizer into the batting/filler where it comes in contact with the heat coil and produces vapor.

(the hole is so it can be used in a tank)

Carto Tank