Kanger Protank Review (static tip)

The stats:

   • Chrome plated brass
   • Pyrex glass
   • Works with acidic/corrosive e-liquid
   • Bottom coil
   • 510 threaded
   • 2.5ml stated capacity

The v1 of this tank is actually glued together, the newer version (which I prefer over the v1) you can fully disassemble, clean and rebuild with no risk of glue breaking and having an e-liquid party.  Besides that difference, they are virtually the same.  There is also a Protank II on the market which is rebuildable and has a removable drip tip.

The magic behind this tank is the new atomizer from Kanger, which is available in 1.8, 2.2 and 2.5 ohms.  I buy my atomizers in 5 packs from Sun-Vapers, which has fantastic customer service and shipping is incredibly fast.  They just opened a retail location in San Diego if you live nearby; the prices are the same as online and you save on shipping.  You can find them here.

The Review:

When you hold this tank it just feels solid.  I have dropped it repeatedly to minor scratching and most tanks will break/become damaged such that you can't use them.  I have heard the pyrex can break when dropped, but they do sell replacement glass and even with the non-rebuildable v1 you can glue the glass back in (replacement glass in 5 different colors is also available at Sun-Vapers here).  The reason I like buying Protanks/related supplies from Edward at Sun-Vapers is that he helped create the Protank with Kanger and is a wealth of information and always willing to share, and to be clear I have no affiliation with Sun-Vapers.

Airflow:  This tank has an airy draw.  I prefer a slightly less airy draw, and have recently found the best solution, which I will explain in The Tip below.  On my mods many 510 threaded tanks are a pain because if you screw them down too tight you cut off airflow, but if you loosen them for the proper airflow the tank is wobbly and can risk falling off.  Some people have blocked one of the air holes in the 510 threaded base, but I have found a solution that works perfectly and solves the wobbling issue. 

Vapor production:  As I said the atomizer is what makes this tank.  I blow huge clouds with the 2.5ohm atomizer at 4.1v or 6w.  I have also used it on a mech and while I prefer to control my voltage it works great.  The vapor is relatively cool in temperature, which I find most people prefer and I have to think it's better for your lungs than hot vapor, though I have no facts to back that up.

Look and feel:  I think it looks better than most tanks, and you can customize your glass color.  But what I like best about the static tip version is the mouth feel.  It feels solid.  There is no wiggle as with many removable drip tips and the shape of the tip feels good when you draw on it.

Because Kanger did such a great job with this atomizer there are a number of tanks from other companies that are compatible with it, and I have used a few of them.  If you are less concerned about quality construction, you can still get the great vapor production this atomizer provides for less money with a different tank.  I will be reviewing tanks that are compatible with this atomizer soon.

The Tip:

The Mini Protank base screws into the Protank (as seen in my pic at the top), effectively making it ego threaded.  Protank sits securely on my mods and the Mini base is black chrome and matches the black chrome Vamo v2 perfectly. The air holes on the Mini protank base are very high up, so they shouldn't be blocked by your tank's juice catcher (like on a Vamo) and it's very easy to fill one of the holes if you prefer a tighter draw like I do.  You can find just the mini base here.

Before going to the Mini Protank base I did experience some gurgling when the tank was low and have experienced none since making the switch.

The Build:

My preferred build with this tank is with the Mini Protank base, black chrome Vamo v2 and the Panasonic 18650 3400 MAH battery (found here from Fasttech for the best deal on the net), which is the highest capacity 18650 on the market as of this blog post.  I can refill my 2.5ml protank 2-3 times before it dies.  It's like holding a giant lightsaber, so it's not very travel friendly, but it's built like a brick and looks pretty beastly.  When I take it out people are constantly asking me what it is and hitting me up for conversation whether they vape or not.

Note on the linked battery: It fits in my Vamo, but I understand it is slightly bigger than other 18650's and does not fit in the Provari.  Do your research and get the right version of it, or a lower MAH Panasonic that is known to fit in your respective mod.  And as always make sure you get protected batteries when using mechanical mods.


Conclusion:

This is currently my favorite tank and I give it 4.5/5 stars.  If the draw was a little tighter I would give it 5, but with the Mini Protank base it becomes a 5/5.  Be aware there are clones being sold as Protanks so buy from a reputable seller.

Kanger Protank (static tip)
Reviewed by Vaping Nerd on Oct 4 2013
Rating: 4.5