Glass, Plastic or Pyrex? What is the best vape tank material?


A vape tank is an essential part of most vaping devices. While some smaller vaping gadgets do come with replaceable pods, traditional mods feature a tank that you need to fill with e-liquid directly. Typically, vape tanks are made of plastic, glass or Pyrex — and there are notable differences between the three.

Plastic vape tanks

Vaping gadgets with plastic tanks tend to be substantially cheaper than glass and Pyrex tanks. But, as it often is, there is a price to pay. The main disadvantage of plastic vape tanks is their low durability:

High temperatures and acidic components in e-liquids will quickly wear out your tank. For instance, if you vape a lot of citrus-flavored e-liquids, you will notice your tank eroding and even melting.

There is also concern about the chemicals that are released when a plastic tank is heated to high temperatures

Glass vape tanks

Devices with glass vape tanks are more expensive — but with that, they are not affected by acidity and temperatures the same way plastic tanks are. They are also clearer and you will be able to easily see how much vape juice you have left and refill your e-liquid before it runs dry.
Glass tanks also give the device a more sophisticated look. But glass vape tanks are not without drawbacks. They tend to be notably heavier than plastic tanks and may create a weight imbalance on your vaping gadget, making the top heavier than the bottom. Another issue is fragility: it doesn’t always happen, but, if you drop your vaping gadget, the glass may break — and this means you will need to buy a new device.

Pyrex vape tanks

Pyrex is basically glass — but it is processed differently, which makes it four to six times harder than standard glass. Thus, it is can handle higher temperatures and is generally sturdier than glass tanks thanks to their ability to absorb shock. The material was trademarked by Corning Inc. back 1915 and was mostly used for lab glassware and kitchenware. Today, pyrex vape tanks are becoming a popular choice among vapers as they offer many of the same features as glass but tend to be much less expensive.

What’s your preferred vape tank material?

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