XL Tank – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

An XL Tank is an oversized vape tank designed to hold significantly more e-liquid than standard clearomisers—typically 5 mL to 8 mL in Australia’s TPD-compliant market. Its larger glass or PCTG reservoir extends vaping time between refills, making it ideal for high-wattage, high-VG setups and heavy users who want uninterrupted sessions. Built with wider airflow channels and reinforced Pyrex or stainless steel, an XL Tank pairs seamlessly with chunky dual-battery mods like the Mod“>Xcube Mod and is compatible with X-Coil Technology and Coil“>Xenon Coil variations for dense cloud production.

Technical Details

Most XL Tanks use a top-fill sliding or threaded cap with large kidney-shaped ports to accommodate 120 mL chubby-gorilla bottle nozzles. Internal diameters range from 25 mm to 30 mm, ensuring they sit flush on popular 21700 devices. Coil platforms vary:

• Threaded coil heads (0.15–0.4 Ω) with wicking ports sized for 70-80 VG juice.
• Postless build decks for Xenon Coil mesh strips, offering 0.12 Ω builds.
• Spring-loaded juice-flow control rings matched to Chip“>XML Chip protection circuits that detect dry hits.

Glass sections are replaceable; bubble glass boosts capacity from 5 mL to 8 mL without increasing height. 510 pins are gold-plated for Resistance“>low resistance, and airflow systems range from dual-slot cyclops to honeycomb inserts.

Usage & Tips

• Priming:Drip 5-7 drops directly onto cotton before installing any X-Coil or Xenon Coil to avoid burnt hits.
• Refill speed: Close airflow when topping off to prevent vacuum lock and leaking.
• Travelling: Empty the tank before flights; pressure changes can flood the deck.
• Safety: Inspect bubble glass for cracks weekly—replacement glass is cheap insurance against leaks onto batteries.

If gurgling occurs, disassemble and rinse the tank, then check that O-rings are correctly seated.

History & Context

XL Tanks emerged around 2015 when cloud-chasing culture demanded higher wattage and longer sessions. Early 6 mL Smok TFV4 iterations paved the way for today’s refined 8 mL mesh-compatible designs, now standard on kits such as the Vaporesso Xros Pod XL edition.