Genesis Tank – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

A Genesis Tank is a rebuildable genesis-style atomizer that combines the convenience of a tank system with the performance of a custom coil build. Unlike traditional clearomizers, a Genesis Tank features a raised deck positioned above a glass or stainless-steel reservoir, allowing e-liquid to feed upward into the wick through gravity and capillary action. This design delivers exceptional flavour and vapour production, making it a favourite among Australian advanced vapers who enjoy DIY coil building. The tank typically holds 3–6 ml of e-liquid and is topped with a detachable cap or DripTip“>drip tip, giving users the freedom to tailor resistance, wick material and airflow to their exact preference while avoiding gunk build-up common in pre-made coil heads.

Technical Details

Genesis Tanks operate on a hybrid principle: the stainless-steel or gold-plated build deck sits 3–5 mm above the tank floor, with one or two wick tails dangling through 2–3 mm feed holes into the juice reservoir. Stainless-steel mesh or braided silica is most common, but modern variants also accept Cotton“>organic cotton for faster wicking. Airflow is adjusted via a rotating ring that uncovers 1–2 mm intake holes beneath the coil, producing draw resistance from tight mouth-to-lung to wide open direct-lung. Tank sections are usually 22–25 mm in diameter and constructed from Pyrex glass or polycarbonate, sealed by O-rings to prevent gurgling or leakage. Because the deck is exposed, coil resistance can be measured without draining the tank, and the “genesis-style” positive/negative post layout accepts single or dual coils ranging from 0.15 Ω to 1.5 Ω. Some high-end versions offer replaceable tank sections, squonk pins or ultem insulators to withstand high-wattage vaping.

Usage & Tips

• Wicking: Roll stainless-steel mesh tightly, torch until red hot to remove oils, then insert so 3–4 mm protrudes into the tank; too little causes dry hits, too much causes gurgling.
• Coil placement: Position the coil 1–2 mm above the air hole, centred on the deck to avoid hot legs and ensure even vaporisation of sweeter e-liquids that can gunk quickly.
• Refill: Use the side or top Port“>fill port; avoid dripping down the centre chimney which floods the deck and creates spit-back.
• Maintenance: Rinse the tank and re-dry-burn coils every 10–15 ml; replace wick when flavour drops or you notice heavy residue.
• Safety: Always check resistance on a reliable ohmmeter before firing; a short in a metal-wick genesis tank can vent batteries. Keep spare O-rings and glass tank sections on hand—Australian vape shops often stock universal 22 mm replacements.

History & Context

The first commercially successful Genesis Tank appeared in 2011 when Swedish modder “Norbert” paired a raised RBA deck with a glass tank, solving leaking issues of early bottom-feed genesis atomizers. The design quickly spread through Aussie vaping forums, evolving from 3 ml glass tubes to 6 ml polycarbonate and ultem versions. Although sub-ohm clearomizers now dominate, Genesis Tanks remain popular among flavour purists who value rebuildable flexibility and the nostalgic satisfaction of a perfectly torched mesh wick.