Hurricane Tank Clone: Guide to Affordable Alternatives

The Hurricane tank clone is a rebuildable dripping atomizer (RDA) that copies the original Hurricane dripper at a lower price. Various manufacturers copy its deck layout, airflow and overall look.

Clone Hurricane drippers are usually sold for dual coil builds with adjustable airflow and a juice well. Build quality, materials and machining vary between clone makers, so two "Hurricane clones" can perform differently.

This guide covers what a Hurricane clone is, how to pair it with a mod, and the safety checks that matter with any rebuildable atomizer. It is written for adult vapers.

Key Takeaways

Hurricane tank clones copy the original RDA design at a lower price
Most are sold as dual-coil drippers with adjustable airflow and a juice well
Build quality and materials vary between clone makers
Use a regulated mod with protections, check coil resistance after every rebuild, and follow battery safety basics

Hurricane Tank Clone: Features, Performance, and Safety

A Hurricane clone is a rebuildable dripping atomizer (RDA), not a tank with a large liquid reservoir. You drip e-liquid onto the wicks or into the well, build your own coils, and vape directly from the deck.

What Is the Hurricane Tank Clone?

The clone copies the deck layout, airflow and outer look of the original Hurricane dripper. Exact dimensions, deck style and materials depend on the clone maker, so check the listing for each version rather than assuming it matches the original.

Because it is a rebuildable atomizer, you supply the coils, wick and e-liquid. That makes it a better fit for experienced vapers who already know how to build and check coils.

Pairing It With a Mod

A dual-coil dripper pulls more power than a simple single-coil setup. Pair it with a regulated mod that has strong engine power and short-circuit protection, and keep your build within your battery's safe current limit.

Check the coil resistance on the mod before every first fire after a rebuild. A resistance that is far lower than you expected usually means a short, and you should fix it before vaping.

Visual Appearance and Finish

Clones usually copy the original's styling closely, but finishes vary. Some sellers offer a distinct visual design such as colored coatings, while others ship a plain stainless finish.

Inspect threads, O-rings and the 510 pin when the clone arrives. Rough threads or a loose pin can cause poor contact and leaks.

Clone Quality and Battery Safety

Clone quality varies from batch to batch, and there is no manufacturer support behind most copies. Buy from a legal retailer, and inspect the atomizer before use.

Battery safety matters more than the atomizer itself. The FDA's vape battery safety tips include using only batteries recommended for your device, never mixing brands or charge levels, replacing damaged or wet batteries, and carrying spares in a case away from coins and keys.

The National Academies found conclusive evidence that e-cigarettes can explode and cause burns, and that the risk rises with poor-quality batteries, improper storage or user modification.