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<\/a><\/p>\nPackaging<\/strong><\/p>\n The packaging of the ProTank is worth mentioning. \u00a0It comes in a solid hinged box with each piece securely held in place by soft foam material. \u00a0A paper band surrounds the middle of the box and is held in place by a holographic Kanger seal. \u00a0The packaging gives a first impression of quality along with the satisfaction that this is a genuine Kanger product. The kit includes the ProTank, two coil assemblies and a chrome trim ring for use with eGo style batteries.<\/p>\n Design<\/strong><\/p>\n After opening, the presentation is also quite nice, with lots of chrome catching the light. \u00a0The ProTank has an integrated chrome tip which is permanently attached to the body of the tank as is a chrome band around the bottom. \u00a0\u00a0I’m not a big fan of metal drip tips, but I didn’t seem to mind the design of this one and actually have come to like it.<\/p>\n The 2.5ml tank itself is made of glass which adds to the solid feel. \u00a0Glass will also hold up better to e-liquid flavors such as cinnamon and citrus that have been known to crack plastic tanks. \u00a0The bottom is the only part that unscrews and it is also brightly finished, though with a knurled surface to provide better grip. \u00a0Altogether, it is a very attractive and solid feeling tank.<\/p>\n The ProTank has a bottom coil design, much like the MT3 and EVOD offerings from Kanger. \u00a0Like its predecessors, the ProTank is a BCC or bottom coil changeable design, meaning that the coil sits at the bottom of the tank and can easily be replaced. \u00a0ProTank EVOD coils are, in fact, interchangeable with the ProTank coils. \u00a0Two 2.5 ohm coils are included with the kit. \u00a0I would prefer to see at least one lower resistance coil included to make the unit more suitable for use with fixed voltage eGos and unregulated devices. The 2.5ohm coils are acceptable on a standard eGo electronic cigarette battery, for instance, but certainly not the excellent vape that could be had with a 1.8ohm coil.<\/p>\n The coil assembly consists of the coil wrapped around short wick, a threaded portion on the bottom and air tube on the top. \u00a0The assembly screws easily and firmly into the base of the tank, and the tube inserts easily into the tube inside the tank. \u00a0Replacements are sold as a unit, making replacement extremely simple, although enterprising vapers will also be able to rebuild the wick and coil if desired.<\/p>\n Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n While it looks like an advanced device, the setup and use of the ProTank is simple and it performs well right out of the box. \u00a0The large diameter of the tank make filling easy with a standard dripper bottle. \u00a0Everything screws together easily and it vapes well right from the start. \u00a0During the first tank I did need to prime the wicking process by blowing into the mouthpiece a little between every three or four vapes. \u00a0The resulting pressure helps to push liquid into the wick and this method can also be helpful when a tank is freshly filled. \u00a0By the second or third tank, the wicking process was flawless, even when chain vaping. \u00a0A little gurgling was present only when the tank was nearly empty. As with other tanks and clearomizers we’ve tested recently, it is possible that it may be necessary to remove a little of the wicking material when using thicker juices. <\/p>\n Loads of vapor is what the ProTank is all about. \u00a0The draw is quite light, and may be a little too light for some users. \u00a0I don’t typically like a light draw, however, and found this one satisfactory. \u00a0That easy draw means that a lot of air is passing over the coil and the result is a massive amount of vapor. \u00a0Flavor production and throat hit are also quite good, making this a very likable device. \u00a0It is really quite similar to the vape of the EVOD mentioned earlier, but the larger 2.5ml tank makes it much more convenient.<\/p>\n On the first tank full I did notice a small amount of leakage from the base of the unit. \u00a0When inspecting it, I noticed that I had the coil unit very tightly screwed onto the base. \u00a0I suspect that I may have crushed the gasket a little causing the leak. \u00a0In any case, after filling and reassembling, I have not had a leak since, and that’s after a half dozen tank fulls or so. \u00a0The thin gasket between the base and the tank would seem to be the most likely long term point of failure for this unit, but is working just fine early on.<\/p>\n This is by far one of the easiest tanks or clearomizers to fill and its a good thing, too. \u00a0Large amounts of vapor mean that large amounts of e-liquid are being consumed and also make it pleasurable to vape a little too much! \u00a0A little care must be taken to hold the knurled base when unscrewing from the battery, as it would be very easy to inadvertently unscrew the tank from the base. \u00a0I’m sure I don’t need to go into detail on why that should be avoided.<\/p>\n The ProTank is a clear winner in the clearomizer and entry level tank category and blurs the line between the two. \u00a0At $18.50 from Viper Vape<\/a>, this is a reasonably price clearomizer or relatively cheap tank, depending on how you look at it (“15offvape” entered at checkout make it an exceptional deal). \u00a0Sub $3 replaceable coils make it a good long term value, and rebuilding coils could make it even more cost effective. \u00a0The vape is what really counts, though and in this area the ProTank is a consistently enjoyable device. \u00a0After \u00a0a couple of weeks of use, I’m still using the same coil assembly and have noticed no loss in performance or flavor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The base is solidly engineered with bottom channels cut out to provide better airflow when used with flat topped devices. \u00a0A thin silicone gasket surrounds the outer edge of the top, which makes contact with the bottom of the tank. \u00a0The connector is a standard 510 connector, but the kit includes a chrome trim ring that completes the look when used with eGo style batteries.<\/p>\n<\/a>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n