A tank cracker is any e-liquid that is known to cause acrylic tanks to crack, this generally includes cinnamon, citrus, and any other e-liquids that have a relatively high acidity, like many fruits. This is less of a problem these days as many tanks use glass instead of acrylic for this reason.
Does vape juice melt plastic?
Could it have been that new e-liquid you put in your device last night? Well, it turns out that could certainly be the case. Vapers, creators, and technicians alike have discovered that certain e-liquid flavors can react with polycarbonate(plastic), resulting in cracks or even melting of vape tanks.
Why do my vape pods crack?
Some vapers have reported that liquids with high amounts of vegetable glycerin have caused their tanks to crack. The reason why this can happen has to do with the viscosity of vegetable glycerin. Because of how thick this ingredient is, it doesn't heat up and liquify as easily as propylene glycol.
What flavors crack tanks?
This is not a list for every flavor but some of the most commonly any mint, menthol, citrus, ice, cinnamon, and cola flavors will crack plastic tanks.
Is crackling vape bad?
A light crackling or popping noise is a completely regular and benign occurrence. It is simply your vape juice being heated up by your e-cig or vape's coil and turned into vapour. If you can hear this sound it simply means that your vape is working as it should.
How do I stop my vape from cracking?
This can be fixed easily: get some rolled up tissue paper, remove your drip tip and insert it down into the chimney of your tank. This soaks up the excess e-liquid reducing the chance of spitting and popping.
How do I stop my vape from crackling?
If you draw for a very long time on each draw, try and shorten the length of this to make the noise a little less noticeable. Change your coil resistance – If you have a very sub-ohm coil, try a higher resistance. This will make the popping and crackling much less noticeable.
Do vape pods break?
In many instances, your pod may simply be defective or broken. If this is the case, replacement is your only real solution to stopping your pod from leaking e-juice in your mouth. It is not unusual for a vape pod to be defective. Many vapers have found brand new pods to be defective right out of the box.
How do you stop a leaky pod?
My pods are leakingMake sure your battery is fully charged. ... Make sure that you're using the device correctly. ... Don't draw too hard. ... Make sure your lips are creating a seal around the mouthpiece. ... Make sure you aren't blocking airholes.
serenity21899 Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
I use the M tank on my Kayfuns, and haven't had it happen yet. I like many of those flavors, too. I keep an extra M tank around, just in case. However, I have seen an apricot flavor melt an Evod in a few seconds. My guess is that a different kind of plastic is used on the Kayfuns.
Ryuukon Super Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
I have actually witnessed more than a few tanks go all melty when a new juice is added to them. But it's only been with juices that are HEAVY in potential tank killing ingredients.
serenity21899 Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
Cool! I wouldn't think they'd be really vulnerable, but wanted to check. And apricot, huh? That one isn't usually classified as a tank buster. Great info. Thanks! Wonder if the Evod is particularly vulnerable. Anyone else have an Evod melt on them?
Spencer87 Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
my killer juice Cinnamon... ate the tank... Is Gummi bear a tank cracker (Pink spot) Ive got a bottle... thinking of cracking ti open
glointhedark Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
My daughter loaded some MBV Wild Cherry into an Evod just before she left work to come home, and before she made it home the tank was done for. She had not seen the disclaimer on the MBV site that Wild Cherry is a tank cracker. We had been using cigalikes for almost 2 years before we got the Evods, so she was not used to having to check.
Mig01 Senior Member
It is one of the first things I learned of the forum, that some juices were "tank crackers". I have been careful not to use those in my EVOD.
Nacon Super Member ECF Veteran
Actually what I was looking for was flavors that people have actually seen crack tanks, not just "Well, we're going to say this on just about everything so no one complains when their ... cracks." It's like every drug, including sugar pills, now has "Do not take with alcohol" on it. The whole cry wolf thing.
