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Fackfuce

iTaste MVP and Protank combo performance issues.

Hi all, I have been using an MVP/Protank combo for a few months now, but it's become very unreliable. After inserting a fresh coil into the Protank and connecting it up, it works for a short while, but then starts losing it's mojo. First the vapour production drops off, then it stops firing altogether.

At this point I usually remove the Protank, pull up the contact on the MVP with a small screwdriver, and rotate the contact on the bottom of the coil anticlockwise with a screwdriver (whilst still attached to the tank) until it slightly protrudes past the edge of the thread. Happy vaping for another wee while and then back to crappy vaping.

What gives? I'm sure it's the Protank side of things, since I've tried other clearomizers on the MVP with no issues, and the Protank seems just as shonky on my little iTaste vv.

Posted Oct 14, 2013, 1:10 PM UTC

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chadius333•

I use a ProTank with my MVP for certain juices and it works great. When is the last time you cleaned the connector on your MVP (i.e. cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol)? You say it's working for a short while; Are you using a juice that's clogging your wick? Pulling out one of your flavor wicks might work wonders for you.

ALSO: Where are you buying your coils?

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FackfuceOP•

I've done all the cleaning and maintenance jobs but still no joy. I get the wicks from a dealer here in the UK.

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chadius333•

Hmm. Well, assuming your MVP is still working properly, you should try removing one of your flavor wicks. I would suggest doing this only if you have a backup coil. If your issue stems from juice clogging your wick, this should make a big difference (I do this for all my ProTank coils).

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FackfuceOP•

I often do this myself but the problem is that the Protank coils aren't firing at all a lot of the time.

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Ender2309Kanger Evod, MVP 2•

you mentioned you buy your coils in town. this makes me think you might be getting shitty coils. do they come sealed in those plastic and foil bubble packages?

the other possibility i can come up with is that the coil is unthreading in the protank. make sure its tightened down fully in the bottom cap. i've had this happen a few times myself so i check it every time i refill the tank.

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mfrost03Alabama•

The kanger head pin is only push fit, so there’s nothing but friction keeping it in place. It will work its way back up into the head from being taken off and/or switched between batteries. I’ve seen the problem on my MVP 2.0 and not had the problem with standard eGo style batteries.

Only fix I am aware of is to pull the pins out a bit when it stops firing.

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DrPepperHelpOKR-T10 + What ever the fuck I want.•

I don't know how long you have been vapeing, or how much work you want to put into your Protanks. Last night I built my first batch of Protank micro coils. I am now a changed man. I used to think that the stock Protanks heads were good. Not great, but just good, and they are. However now that I have rebuilt my heads the favor is better, vapor production is almost double the stock ones, and I can take pride in having built my Protank heads. I am using cotton for wicks now, but I may try some Ekowool on my next round of head rebuilds.

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FackfuceOP•

I would love to know how easy/difficult it is to build your own coils.

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DrPepperHelpOKR-T10 + What ever the fuck I want.•

Here is a video on how to rebuild Protank heads. It looks scary at first. After my first working coil all the rest that got built were all successful on their first tries. I built a total of 10 coils to install in 8 heads.

It looks scary at first, but once you do a few it all become so much easier.

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FackfuceOP•

Cheers for the link. I'd like to give it a go. Doesn't help me with my connection problems (or at least I don't think it will) but it looks like fun.

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DrPepperHelpOKR-T10 + What ever the fuck I want.•

Well u/Fuckfuce you'r simple fix may to be to just pull the Protank base out a little at the bottom below the white rubber gasket. That should help with your connection issue. Watch the vid and you will see what I am talking about.

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VapeViner•

Ya, its too bad the hype over Kanger Crap has spread. Park it. I did. The stock iclear 30 is way better. Just make sure you have xtra attis. I change mine every 2 weeks or when needed. I now have 4 I-30 s. My mvp and vv and 134, never need adjustment on the connector. So, ya, its the Kanger Crap Can on top. Vape Storms bud.

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djtonybVTR/Davide•

I have an MVP, and have had no problems with my 3 Protank 1s, Protank 2, or Davide. If it doesn't work for you, fine... but there are many people who feel the same way about the iClear 30.

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VapeViner•

Never read any. Change the stock atti, clip yhe silicone cap a bit for less pressure on the wick and voilà. Try it then park the Kanger like you should. Hyped up mods costs everyone, needlessly. Why pay more. Talk is cheap, etc. If you dont like it, bash it. I just trying to save the next noobie reader some cash. Cause I have spent way too much money on skewed reviews.

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StorminNorman•

You got a link for how to perform those changes? I got an i30 last week and I'm not really enjoying it that much to be honest.

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VapeViner•

Try one first. I tryed many. Just speaking from personal trials. Most suck. 30s dont. Simple, try one.

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FackfuceOP•

I like the vape when it works but I guess I'll dig out the iClear 30!

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Raid3nVaporshark rDNA w/ Russian 91%/Magma•

How are those 30s treating you? I tried hunting for any sort of review on them and I can't find anything. I love my regular Iclear-30s, but I really want to try one.

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VapeViner•

The best. I have many tanks. So far, its iclear 30s all day long. And if you modify it as in my previous post, its even more flavorful. #VapeStorms, peace

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