When going shopping for a new sub-ohm
vape tank, one of the last things that we tend to pay attention
to is the location of the fill port or trench, which gives us access to the
juice well so that we can refill our tank with e-liquid. Currently, tanks come in two styles:
top-filling and bottom-filling, both of which are self-explanatory. But, is one superior to the other, and what
does each one offer to the benefit of the vaper?
Top-Filling Vape Tanks
Today, you are most likely to come across top-filling
vape tanks, as this has become the standard throughout the hardware
industry. Top-filling tanks allow you to
access the juice well from the top of the tank, which means that you don’t need
to actually remove the tank from the vaping device. The way in which the juice well is exposed
varies from model to model, as there are various options including ones that
unscrew, rotary designs and more.
Pros
#1: Convenience
Top-filling tanks are more convenient overall. You don’t need to unscrew the whole tank, and
this design is also more travel-friendly because of this. You can access the juice well with less
effort, saving time and being great for refilling on the road.
#2: Leakproof
Top-filling tanks are generally more leakproof than
bottom-filling ones, since gravity is working in the tank’s favor. There isn’t a tiny seal through which the
vape juice can seep over time through the bottom.
#3: Easier on Your 510-Threaded
Connection
Not having to regularly unscrew and recrew your tank
from and to its device can make your 510-threaded connection last so that the
tank continues to be fully secure when attached to your mod.
Cons
#1: More Likely to Get Damaged if You
Drop Your Device
Yes, if you drop a top-filling tank, it’s more likely
that the opening mechanism will get damaged since it’s exposed, unlike a
bottom-filling tank.
#2: Not as Secure of a Vacuum, Depending
on the Model
Some top-filling tanks don’t do as adequate of a job
of maintaining a vacuum effect within the tank, which can improve airflow and
keep your coil properly operational.
Bottom-Filling Vape Tanks
Bottom-filling tanks came before top-filling tanks,
and while they’re no longer the dominant design, they do still exist and many
tanks on the market are filled through the bottom. Bottom-filling tanks must be fully removed from
the vaping device, as the opening to the juice well cannot be accessed
otherwise. The bottom is usually
unscrewed, so that the entire juice well is exposed and can be filled as
needed.
Pros
#1: More Protected Against Drops and
Falls
Because bottom-filling tanks are protected by being
screwed onto your device, the opening mechanism is less likely to get damaged
when the device is dropped, since it is not exposed.
#2: Maintains a Great Vacuum
Bottom-filling tanks tend to do a better job
maintaining a vacuum within the tank as the seal is reinforced by being
connected to the mod.
Cons
#1: Not as Convenient
Ultimately, bottom-filling tanks require more effort
to refill. You need to first unscrew the
entire tank before accessing the bottom fill mechanism. This means that it can be harder to refill a
tank when you’re away from home, since more steps are required and the process
takes longer. Still, this is a minimal
difference at the end of the day, and isn’t a big deal at all if you do most of
your vaping at home.
#2: Can Be Tough on Your Connections
After a While
One thing to note about bottom-filling tanks is that
the constant unscrewing and recrewing can gradually weaken the 510-threaded
connection point that attaches the tank to your mod. Now, this likely only occurs if you’re
someone who is refilling your tank several times a day, as it takes a while for
this connection to wear down as it’s usually made from high-grade materials and
coated in gold-plating.
#3: More Likely to Leak, Especially in
Older Models
A bottom-filling tank is more likely to leak, mainly
if you’re using an older model. The
nature of a bottom-filling tank means that there is a small seal through which
e-liquid can seep due to the nature of gravity.
Keep in mind, however, that modern manufacturers have put a lot of
effort into developing perfectly sealed, leakproof bottom-filling tanks, so
that this issue is generally far less likely to occur.
Which One is Better?
Better yet, which type of tank is better-suited for
your vaping needs: one that fills through the bottom, or one that fills through
the top? Well, ultimately, there’s no
definitive answer. It is up to you to
compare the pros and cons of each to decide which aspects you prefer when
you’re vaping.
Now, while it is true that top-filling tanks have
become the standard and are therefore more widely available today than
bottom-filling models, there is a reason why vapers still opt for
bottom-filling tanks, and why they are still in production. At The Vape Mall, we offer both styles of
tanks in various options so that you can explore both of them in order to
determine which type will meet your vaping needs.
Leave a Reply