Datamancer Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hey all, I just picked myself up a nifty 5ml tank (mostly because it looks cool and fits nicely with my new Vamo). After using eGos for about a year, I know that the juice goes bad after awhile sitting in the tank (and those things are barely 1ml!). Thus, I am already paranoid about putting a full 5ml into my new tank. Any suggestions for keeping the juice fresh? Am I fighting a losing battle here? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Vape fast! hookahhighness, Jeffb, Compenstine and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Heat is your major killer of juice in a tank like Protank or Nautilus... so with that much volume, I'd not worry too much about it going bad from coil-heat. Just vape it WAY down before topping it back off, so you're not mixing new with stuff that may have been there through several refills. hookahhighness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I do what Earthling suggests. The only thing I do different (With my KPT mostly) is dump the last little bit before I refill. I have not had to do that with my Nautilus yet. It don't seem to darken as fast. It seems to be the coil that causes a lot of discoloring. If it taste off towards the bottom... Dump it, wipe the tank clean with a paper towel and change the coil/wick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datamancer Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ok, thanks guys. I've been doing the dump-the-last-bit thing even with the ego 1 mil tanks, and that has been substantially better (considering that I sort of figured that one out on my own). I didn't, however, realize that it was a function of heat; I thought the stuff oxodized or something. Thank you for the info! Vape on, homies, - Datamancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteezeOG Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Unless it's exposed to air or a lot of light (sunlight in particular) you shouldn't notice a change. Unless it takes you weeks to vape off 5ml. Just don't leave it out in your car in the sun or anything. A little heat actually brings out the flavor some as long as it's not over about 90 degrees. I keep a nautilus mini in my truck but shielded from sunlight in a black carry case. The warm but not too hot condition actually helps steep the juice quicker and really bring out the flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I use a nautilus which is supposed to be a 5ml tank. I usually use between 4 - 6 ml a day in it. I seem to have a little flooding if I let mine get below the 2ml mark. I am super lazy and I just top it off. I have never had any trouble. I do vape it down to near empty on the weekend. I dump the tank, change coils, and wash. I usually drop my coil in a cup of vodka and let it set overnight. The next morning I rinse it out and let it air dry until next weeks change. I vape the same flavor in the tank so I don't have to worry about changing flavors. I usually use the coils 2 times and toss them in a spares box (approxamately 2 weeks with 1 cleaning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj0hnx Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Unless it's exposed to air or a lot of light (sunlight in particular) you shouldn't notice a change. Unless it takes you weeks to vape off 5ml. Just don't leave it out in your car in the sun or anything. A little heat actually brings out the flavor some as long as it's not over about 90 degrees. I keep a nautilus mini in my truck but shielded from sunlight in a black carry case. The warm but not too hot condition actually helps steep the juice quicker and really bring out the flavors. I leave juice in my car all the time, it's regularly 130+ degrees in there during the summer, and they have been fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebop Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I leave juice in my car all the time, it's regularly 130+ degrees in there during the summer, and they have been fine Oh boy.... well I disagree because I have found heat breaks down juice and changes its flavor. And some juices contain actual food products (flavoring). Not a good idea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I leave juice in my car all the time, it's regularly 130+ degrees in there during the summer, and they have been fine I agree with Bebop. In my experience, leaving it in high heat/hot car, changed the flavor as well as the consistency and throat hit. Add to that, I'm not certain what leeches out of a plastic bottle when it gets that hot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I also carry mine in the car. It has been near 100 degrees outside. I only carry a small backup bottle plus what is in my tank. I don't know what is going on chemically, but when I get home the juice is a little darker in color than the bottle I originally poured it out of. I have started using an insulated pouch from my wife's Humera it seems to help shield some of the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Heat will degrade the NIC, and it can spoil in a hot Car/Truck. Best thing to do is just take it with you in the summer. I do leave a bottle in my Truck over the winter in the console away from the sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 A small cooler with a cold pack would shield it from the heat since it's sitting in a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Or a 12v cup cooler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 That's cool! I guess I need to clarify. I am in my car 80 percent of the day at least. So the AC is going. When I get hung up in a customer's for a long while it can be hot. When I am at the house or office, I bring it in with me. What amazes me is how little heat it takes to discolor it. I also noticed that as my juice ages it turns darker, but also seems to taste better. My all day vape I buy 3 flavors 30ml each then mix them into a 120 ml container. I then put about 15 or so in a small bottle to carry. This only lasts for about 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett1234567 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) The reason it turns darker is the steeping process, when I DIY my own liquid it's clear. I follow a steeping process that takes 2 weeks and after 2 weeks it's got a nice golden or sometimes redish hue to it depending the flavor. My honeydew turns redish but strawberry and cream turns a golden/amber color.as a flavor steeps it will begin to taste different too, more of the flavor is coming out and blending with the VG/PG better Edited September 4, 2014 by Garrett1234567 jasonculp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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