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Cool! I am glad to know that. I will be mixing up a 120ml tonight. I really hate to say, that you are only seeing a small part of it. I have all of my Vapocolypse stash (mods, tanks etc) in a locked gun cabinet, and keep my nicotine in the freezer. I redid my office a few weeks ago (at my wife's urging) and put all of my vape related stuff in these 2 built in desks (to the right of my desk). It makes it nice so I can close them off so nobody sees them, and I can also lock the side my mixing stuff is on. It keeps the cat and grandkids out of it. I glad she made me do it, as I am really enjoying it.

17 flavors and a Gallon of VG. I not really sure about the VG, but it was pretty cheap, and it tastes good.

I know there is another thread about this tank, but I thought I'd do an actual review of this tank. Even online reviews have seemed to cover just the basics and not compare any of the different coils in the same review. So without further ado, I present my review of the SMOK TFV8. I’ve been using the TFV8 for about a week now. I had enough loyalty points built up with one of my local B&Ms that I couldn’t pass it up, so I bought a black one. After loyalty points were applied it cost me a whopping $15 after tax. For those who may have been living under a rock for the past couple of months, the TFV8 is a sub ohm tank from SMOKTech. It features a 6ml capacity, huge airflow, multiple coil options including an RBA coil head and a wide bore delrin drip tip (a delrin 510 adapter is included in the box for those who don’t like wide bore tips). Almost immediately I knew I was going to want at least one, possibly two, more of these tanks. Based on the way I vape, sub-ohm tanks are what works best for me and this tank definitely works. It produces both clouds and flavor. For me it’s a nice balance of each. I’m not looking to chuck huge clouds and I’m not looking to be overwhelmed with whatever fruit or dessert flavor I happen to be vaping at the time. So since I already knew I liked the tank and wanted at least one more, I ordered a second one. There are a few things that really set this tank apart from some of the others I own and use. The first, and probably the most prominent, is everything that’s included with this tank. Most tanks I own came with the tank and an extra coil or two and, of course, a little blue screwdriver or hex wrench. Occasionally I would find some extra O-rings or, in the case of RTA’s, some wire and some cotton, but for the most part it was just an extra coil or two. This tank includes a ton of extras. O-rings, spare Pyrex tank glass, cotton, extra coil heads, vape bands, cotton, hex wrench and a delrin 510 drip tip adapter. The first thing that actually caught my eye, though, was the size of the coil heads. Saying they are huge would be an understatement. These things are Ginormous. Seriously. They are big. They are also offered in a fairly wide variety, although all of their coil heads are of the sub-ohm variety. The coil heads included with the tank are the V8-T8 Octuple coil head (.15 ohm), the V8-Q4 Quadruple coil head (also .15 ohm) and the rebuildable base pre-installed with dual fused claptons (claimed .28 ohms). Each of the included coil heads (as well as most of their other coil head offerings) is unique. Different airflow design, different wicking slots…things that set them apart from each other and make them different experiences in spite of the same ohm rating. Of course, as I already mentioned, there’s the size. I took pics of the included coil heads and the RBA head side-by-side along with a couple of other coil heads for size comparison. The coil heads on the top from left to right are a KangerTech OCC head and an Aspire Atlantis coil head. The heads below from left to right are the V8-T8, the V8-Q4 and the RBA head. The second pic is a view of the insides of the coil heads. While I haven’t used the RBA heads from either tank yet, I did check them on my ohm meter for a couple of reasons. The first was that the claptons in the first tank looked a little sloppy to me. Almost as if someone was watching the clock before their shift ended and this was the last set they had to do before they could clock out and go home. As I suspected, it came in at .44 ohms, quite a bit higher than their claimed .28 ohms. On the other hand, the coils in the RBA from the second tank look much cleaner and they clocked in right on the money at .28 ohms. On the tank itself, the airflow is huge. It isn’t most airflow I have experienced, but it is more than adequate. Two slots on each side that can be adjusted with a sliding ring on the base. While the adjusting ring doesn’t lock into place, the friction on it is sufficient enough to keep the airflow set where you want it. I haven’t had any issues with my airflow adjusting itself, and I am frequently shoving my setup in a pocket, taking it out, repeat, throughout the day. As with the TFV4, it’s a top fill tank with a hinged top that “swings” out of the way. A convenient feature because you can literally refill while on the move without having to worry about juggling a tank top or drip tip while you fill. The fill slot is more than sufficient even for bottle drippers. That being said, don’t forget to close off your airflow if you happen to be outside on a hot day when you fill your tank. I did have one issue with leakage after a refill, but that was 100% operator error and I have had zero issues since. The vaping experience is absolutely awesome. SMOK calls it the Cloud Beast, and it is. I typically take one to two second drags and that is more than enough with this tank to fog up the inside of my car or my mancave. I have been vaping on the black tank with the V8-T8 that comes installed on the tank for a week. Again, that is a .15 ohm coil head. SMOK claims the coil is rated at 50-260 watts but recommends 120-180 watts for the best vaping experience. I have been vaping it at 120 watts. The juices I have been using have been a 30PG/70VG blend. I suspect for my personal tastes I will likely find myself going a little higher in the wattage for thicker juices and a little lower with thinner juices. I installed the .15 ohm V8-Q4 coil head on my second tank. I have been vaping it only for a few hours now, but so far my experience with it has been as enjoyable as with the V8-T8 coil head. It has been a slightly different experience, though. First, SMOK claims the V8-Q4 is rated from 50-180 watts with 90-150 watts for the best vaping experience. Next, the airflow is a slightly more restrictive than the airflow with the T8 coil head. It’s a subtle difference but it is noticeable. Finally, the particular juice I started with in this tank was also a tad thinner than the juices in my other TFV8. The juice I have been vaping with the Q4 coil is a 35PG/65VG blend. I bounced around between 80 and 105 watts with the Q4 coil head. 95 watts seems to be the optimum spot for me with the particular juice and that coil head. Now for the negatives, and they aren’t really negatives, only opinions. The first – it can get warm if you are chain vaping. The only time I really chain vape is when I’m driving. A 2+ hour commute in rush hour traffic can contribute to that. And since drinking and driving is not only stupid, but against the law, chain vaping helps me cope with the idiots on the road. The other negative is that it is only 6ml. Wait, what? ONLY 6ml? This puppy is a juice hog. I can easily go through two fills per day and be well into a third with this tank. All in all, this is an excellent tank if you like sub-ohm tanks and you are a DTL vaper like me. The airflow when using the T8 coil head and the included wide bore delrin drip tip rivals that of most RDAs I have used. There are a couple of other coil head options besides the coil heads that come with the tank, including a different RBA head, but all of the coil heads are rated at .15 or .2 ohms. The main differences between the heads are the airflow and the wicking channels. If you are a MTL vaper or you don’t like warm vapes, this tank may not be for you, although I suppose you could swap out the pre-installed claptons for you own coils and run something with a higher ohm rating. But if you don’t like warm vapes or sub ohms and you choose to buy this tank anyway, you have been warned. Last, even at MSRP, which is something like $59.99, I think this is a great tank. I didn’t pay MSRP for either tank and you don’t need to either. I have seen them online anywhere from $29 to $37. Depending on where you get it from and the cost of shipping, you may actually save money by going with one from a slightly higher priced vendor, so shop around.

@jasonculp that is very cool

I've been using that brand for over a year and have been completely satisfied with it.

Eleaf ipower 80w. Already googled. 5000mAh. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Methinks somebody may have dropped a zero. I could have sworn it was rated at 5000mAh. Sent from my heart using the Vapor Talk App. OK...OK...I'm kidding. I have no heart. But I did use the Vapor Talk Mobile App.

Growing up here in San Diego me and a friend joined the Marines on the buddy system right out of high school in 1972...I was stationed at Pendleton and assigned to the motor pool as a truck driver..my buddy went on to be a court reporter stationed in the Philippines, lol Anyway, only did 4 yrs and it was a good period in my life...thx for the reply Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

All Service Personnel Have my heartfelt thanks. I'm an Airborne Brat and wanted to serve myself but in 1978 they wouldn't let me become a Marine Medic so I became a Paramedic in California instead. Nowadays I could scream gender discrimination but not back then... LOL boy has the world changed. I just was one of the few who paved the way.

@smacksy Thank you for your Service as well

Welcome and thank you for your Service!

Hi Gunny I'm also a USMC vet! You want clouds? May I suggest the Reuleaux RX200s or the 300w Koopor Primus..either with the Smok Cloud Beast tank.. cloud is typical at 125w..however the V8-T6 coil I'm using is rated up to 260w, although haven't vaped it quite that high yet! Lol Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Just in -- two Eleaf iPower 80W 500 mAh batteries from Slo-- I mean Fasttech. It only took a month after they shipped after the several weeks on preorder. Don't ask about it yet, it just came in the mail a few minutes ago. Like all iSticks, the casing is a little slick so when they come available, I'll be buying a wrap for it. On the bright side, with it being 500 mAh, I'll never need to recharge this thing. Ever.

Thanks, TAM,....I'm looking for some clouds.......lung hit,.....around 100w...........Some thing that has a long run time batt...

Well I downloaded the app and ordered the Smok cloud beast from the VT store... [emoji12] Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk (#2) Damn, Just placed the order and already got my order has shipped (email) and tracking #.. How is that possible?? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Just placed my first order with VT store, got a Kanger 160w TC Kbox, I wanted to get 2, but they only had 1, so now I'm waiting for Chris to get some Subvod batteries in stock, and maybe more 160w Kbox mods.

Another question I would ask is, "How long have you been vaping?" so we get an idea of your experience level. Do you vape mouth to lung (draw vapor into your mouth first before inhaling) or direct to lung (just draw in vapor directly into your lungs)? This will make a difference in what kinds of tanks/RBA/RDA that are recommended. A mod is generally the device that houses the battery (either one that has removable battery/batteries or those that have internal non-removable batteries). The tank and coil combination along with the PG/VG ratio are what produce the clouds you're looking for. Also, in producing said clouds, are you willing to sacrifice flavor for that or do you want more flavor? Just a few more questions so we can better help you in your search. Semper Fi, thank you for your service, and welcome to Vapor Talk.

Welcome to Vapor Talk Gunny. A lot of us around here will be happy to help with recommendations. I have a few questions, though, so we can point you in the right direction. First, what type of setup do you have now? Are you looking for a mech mod or a regulated mod? Are you looking for an RDA or a tank with a rebuildable base? Are you interested in temp control or do you want something that is more along the lines of "set it and forget it"? Last, and most important, are you trying to stay within a budget? I know that's a lot of questions, but the answers will help us keep the recommendations narrowed down to things that will possibly work for you rather than making recommendations that are all over the spectrum. And Semper Fi, Marine!

Now that's the way to review a tank. Nice job, Adv. that is one mouthwatering review

Thanks for a thorough review. You managed to answer the one question I had that I couldn't find in any of the other reviews of this tank. I'm a MTL vaper who likes a cool vape so this one is probably off my list. Thanks for saving me the money for a tank that probably wouldn't work for me.

Damm you got quite the stash I thought I was bad LOL

@Edna The oranges I've used have been the Blood Orange (FW), Mandarin Orange (TFA), and the Juicy Orange (CAP)... I like the Juicy Orange because it is more like OJ or fresh squeezed flavor. If the flavor gets muted by the Chocolate, you can use Citrus or Citrus Punch to get the "bite" back into the flavor, but if you want more of a Christmas-candied-flavor, you'd probably be better served with a candied orange flavor (not sure if one is out there), or you could candy it up a bit by adding a little sweetener, caramel, or a Gummy-candy flavoring to give it that after-taste you're looking for? Hmmm... Chocolate Gummy-bears... sounds interesting

Got my second Herk RTA-2 today.. Seen here on the black RX200 Love it! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Just got this RX200s/Herkakes RTA-2 from VapeNW...Along with 340ml of juice from Verde Valley Vapes..[emoji4] Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Everything was on Sale My Reign Has Just Begun

@Earthling789 Amen to not buying analogs.. .I realized getting started would be expensive...but I never thought I'd be getting this into it. I'm having all kinds of fun...I enjoy the taste of things again and want to try them all....I think I've spent about $300 and I have to stop but I wanted to make sure that if the deeming cuts us off I had back ups.... so I jumped in the vape pool with both feet. Now I have to start behaving. But there's just so much cool stuff.....

I just ordered an eleaf 60W TC and a griffin tank as well as a SMPL mechanical mod to test my builds on. I also got some TFA flavorings and pg/vg so I can try my hand at DYI juice. I also ordered a RDA and another ijust 2 and melo III with their rebuildable coil kits. I spent my kids inheritance but I'm sure they'll never know cause I'm not telling!

Got the 100w Presa in vape mail a few weeks ago..it's my go to mod when I'm driving or out and about.. Triple coil Smok TFV4 vapes great on it, Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Got bored at work built me a new dual coil in my Cherry Bomber with a Mad Hatter RDA

Nothing to do in my office out in Afghanistan except cloud it up.

I have to say that I never thought I'd like it...til I tried it. With so much vapor production, the flavor is super-intense.

Before posting questions about these devices in the General discussion area, check out the Modding, Mods & Technical area on the forum. There are sections set up for Rebuilding and Variable Voltage mods. Lots of questions and answers can already be found there. http://www.vaportalk.com/forum/forum/297-modding-mods-technical/