If you’ve been vaping for a while, you’ve likely spent
a good amount of time checking out the latest hardware to hit the market. Mods
and tanks
are like toys to most vapers, and many of enjoy collecting a broad range of
hardware pieces to add to our collection.
However, there’s one question that most vapers have,
and it’s in regard to the compatibility of tanks and mods. While some vapers may think that any tank can
be attached to any mod, that’s really not the case. In fact, trying to attach an incompatible
tank to a mod can be disastrous, not just for your hardware but for you.
The good news is that this compatibility factor isn’t
nearly as mysterious or complicated as you may think. There are some simple ways to determine
whether or not a tank can safely be used with a particular mod. Allow us to break down all of the factors
that must be considered.
Coil’s Resistance Level
First, you have to consider the resistance level of
the coil that you plan to use with your new tank. Almost any tank that you purchase will come
with coils that were made by the manufacturer to help the tank perform at its
highest level. However, as you know, the
resistance level of a coil shares a direct relationship with the wattage of
your device. If the coil’s resistance
level is not compatible with the wattage range of your mod, you can burn out
your coil.
Diameter of the Tank
Another factor to take into consideration is the
diameter of the tank compared to the size of your mod. A lot of tanks have wide diameters that cause
overhang. While this isn’t necessarily a
compatibility issue, it can make things difficult because overhang can increase
the risk of cracking or damaging your tank.
It means that each time you put your tank down, you have to be very
careful not to let the glass of the tank knock into anything.
Connection
As you know, most mods and tanks on the market share a
510-threaded connection. This refers to
that little screw that allows a tank to easily screw onto the mod. That being said, most sub-ohm tanks on the
market are compatible with virtually any sub-ohm mod in the physical
sense. As long as they both have that
connection, they can physically fit together.
Type of Device
Of course, the type of tank and type of mod matter
tremendously. For instance, you can’t
just use any sub-ohm tank with a mech mod.
Similarly, you can’t use a pod mod with a sub-ohm tank, as we all know. Remember that there are lots of different
vaping styles out there these days, and each one has its own type of mod and
tank. So, make sure that both your mod
and tank are designed for the same style of vaping, whether it be pod vaping,
sub-ohm vaping, squonking, dripping or any other style that’s popular.
Wattage of the Device
The wattage of your device, as we said, has a lot to
do with the coil’s resistance level.
But, it also has a lot to do with the type of material from which your
tank should be made. If you’re using a
high-wattage device, you don’t want to use a tank that’s made from materials
that aren’t heat-resistant. For
instance, there are a lot of plastic tanks on the market today, and these
should not be used with a high-wattage box mod.
What to Consider Before Attaching a New
Tank to Your Mod
Now, let’s get into the things that you need to ask
yourself before using a new mod and tank configuration.
Was it Made by the Same Manufacturer?
Generally speaking, it’s always best to use a tank that
was specially made to be used with a certain mod. Most companies create starter kits that
consist of a mod and accompanying tank.
For most vapers, this configuration is perfect. However, we understand that some vapers like
to experiment with different configurations to enjoy different vaping
attributes. If that’s the case, we do
suggest that you still try to stick with the same manufacturer.
Does the Product Description Specify How
it Can be Used?
When you are looking for new tanks, make a point to
see if the product descriptions specify which types of mods they can be used
with. Some companies will be very clear
about which tanks you can use with certain mods, and this information must be
followed. As you know, certain
configurations can actually be dangerous and cause your battery to combust.
Is it Crafted for the Same Style of
Vaping?
If you’re shopping for a sub-ohm tank, you’d better be
using a high-wattage box mod that’s made for sub-ohm vaping. Similarly, if you’re looking for a squonk
box, you need to be searching for a bottom-feeding RDA. In other words, always stick with a category
of tanks that is known to go with the vaping style that your mod was designed
to provide.
Quality is Important
Lastly, the quality of the tank is equally important
as its compatibility. If you’re using a
powerful mod with a cheap tank, you’re going to be disappointed. Even if a tank is totally compatible with
your mod, if it’s made with flimsy materials, it’s not going to last very long,
which means that you’ll have wasted money.
When it comes to vaping hardware, always go with highly respected and
trusted brands who produce reliable and durable products.
That Perfect Vaping Match
Use this guide the next time you think about trying
out a new tank with one of your mods. As
you can see, there are definitely tanks out there that are compatible with a
wide range of mods. However, it’s
important to thoroughly check the specs of any tank to make sure that it can
safely be combined with your other hardware pieces.
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