I am also getting back into the rebuildables and I think I can make the lower wattage work for us.
No reason why you can't. I primarily use gennies and mechs with a build between 1.2 and 1.5. Even on the regulated mod, it works just fine at 8W.
I am also getting back into the rebuildables and I think I can make the lower wattage work for us.
that's right, that reminded me of the genesis steel mesh, kinda missCertain atomizers work better at lower wattages than others, I've found. At least depending on what you're looking for. I rarely ever use my Twisted Messes below around 50W, and it's really not necessarily meant for it. (You could obviously use it at a lower wattage, I just personally feel it's one that works better when you crank it up.) I have a few other RDAs-- Tugboat V2 clone, Mako Shorty, maybe the Double Vision in single coil-- and a number of tanks that I simply feel work way better at lower power, build/coil dependent of course. It's just a matter of taking the time to figure out what heating elements really shine at lower wattages and, if applicable, the best builds for the job.
it's well-preserved@skelley I think the P2.5 is even older, actually. I could be wrong though as I had a v2 that I then got upgraded. Mine is still working and it's from 2010. I agree that is the one regulated device that might hold up as well as any mech, and Provape stands behind it. too bad it doesn't put out a bit more power for those of us who have gotten so used to subohming now, but I still find use for it.
And you're right, there's no reason you can't make lower wattages on either a VW or mech work as well as the crazy subohming. I jump around a lot myself.
I'll just use every device I have until it won't work or is no longer safe, and when everything else is dead I'll still have my mechs and likely my Provari.
now she's a genius and lucky to see this .a lot better than spending money on some other stuffs like shoppingMy wife has been using her Provari 2.5 everyday since it was first released (3+ yrs??).
She has beat that thing to death, done zero maintenance to it and it keeps on ticking.
We still have 2 provari 2.5's that still work flawlessly to this day.
Mother always said "You get what you pay for."
Since I started back vaping, I have upgraded us to the 200 watt reg. mods and we have enjoyed the sub ohm market. Now not knowing how long these devices will last leaves me thinking of going back to a proven product.
I am also getting back into the rebuildables and I think I can make the lower wattage work for us.
yeah you have to buy some extra parts especially the firing button or once it's gone it's doneI use regulated but a mech, and the knowledge of how to use a mech, is a useful method of vaping that can hold up well over a long period. Even if a mech "breaks" (switch dies is about it, or the 510 connector gets messed up) it can usually be fixed with far less effort than a regulated. If you're mechanically inclined, you can even build your own in the future as long as you still have tanks to put on them.
I have several reasonably priced regulated mods right now. Everything I buy uses replaceable batteries so an internal, nonreplaceable battery won't end the life of the unit. I also just invested in one high end mod with a DNA 200 chip (no, I didn't need it, but the vapocalypse was a great way to rationalize it) which will hopefully remain in good working order for quite some time.
My wife has been using her Provari 2.5 everyday since it was first released (3+ yrs??).
She has beat that thing to death, done zero maintenance to it and it keeps on ticking.
We still have 2 provari 2.5's that still work flawlessly to this day.
Mother always said "You get what you pay for."
I'll bet you paid a lot more than this:
ProVari Variable Voltage V2.5 with Digital Display - Satin Silver
Hi, i'm new to vaping. I wonder what does Hydrid Mod mean? Does it mix mech mod and regulated mod? Anyone can explain it to me? Thanks in advance.
Not if you get a serous short and it goes BOOM, something that the reg. is built to prevent.
So I say it fairly equal in terms of durability if taken care of, but the reg. will always be the safer (virtually fool-proof) choice.
Everyone has their own favorite for their own reasons.
I use mechanicals the most. The one I use most is 6+ years old .... and no BOOMS
Yes most regulated mods are built to prevent this, YOU build to prevent it with a mechanical.
So when you do your part, a mechanical is every bit as safe as a regulated mod.
Only a small fraction of our community is going to be willing to DIY a regulated mod kit. I don't own a soldering gun and I wouldn't think of attempting putting a mod together from a kit.Ahhh, but there's a loophole you haven't considered.
Computer chips are not regulated by the FDA. MODS are, but a computer chip isn't. Therefore a company like Evolv can continue to sell their chips. So all you have to do is buy a DNA mod kit and replacement chips. When one fails simply solder in a new one and you're good to go.
One long Dejavou..No disrespect here, but you aren't exactly telling something that I and most on this site don't know already, that mech users truly believe in this. And no, it just isn't, not to argue, but just facts... with a mech, one flaw, a little short that you can't see, something stuck to the battery, fell in while you didn't see it, a faulty battery, the mech will not do anything to prevent a bad incident, there is no ifs or buts about it... it's all about the battery and anything could go wrong even if everything is done right, it's simply the probability factor. You can argue that you've done it for years, heck, many others have, and then one day, the thing explodes in your face even though ... crap happens, but to believe that a mech is "as safe" as a reg. I'm sorry but that is 100% wrong and false.
That's like saying that because I've driven for 30 years, do my inspection, get the oil changed, the tires replaced, the brakes maintained, etc. that there's no way that I might not hit a rock, nail or something that might blow my tire up and cause me to crash. Could happen today, could happen tomorrow, could happen in 20 years from now. Having a reg is like installing an instead re-sealer device on the tires, so that if it does blow, it instantly re-inflate a backup tube in the tire, tells you to slow down and what just happened.
The thing is that mech mods users don't get or forget is that the point for many vapers is not to be a hobbyist, it's to quit smoking or such, and 99% of these people aren't looking to be cool, enter cloud contests and play with wires and do math, they simply want something like their cell phones, their toasters. Plug in, switch a coil cartridge and fill with liquid, nothing more.
Noting that most of the incidents with the "booms" are usually kids and such that don't have a respect for the potential risk involved with handling a fairly powerful battery, they grew up with AA and AAA and think that the 18650s (or such) are the same, just larger.
I would never tell a newbie to go with a mech, and if they decide to eventually go for it, to read up on it, to go to stores with knowledgeable staff that can assist them.
There is nothing I hate seeing more than a kid walk in a store and go"I wanna puff some [edited] big clouds like my friends, give me something bad-... and it gotta be a mech because..."bad-..."!!"
Seriously, there's not a single thing that a mech can do that a reg can't, but the reg can do dozens of things more.
I understand that you have the illusion of safety because you are doing it "right". But even doing it right still has a risk factor, (even if extremely small) and that's simply fact.
Retired explained what a true hybrid mod is. It uses a proprietary juice attachment specifically for the mod.Hi, i'm new to vaping. I wonder what does Hydrid Mod mean? Does it mix mech mod and regulated mod? Anyone can explain it to me? Thanks in advance.
The vast majority of e-cigarette incidents can be boiled down to user error (improper builds, wrong charger, etc.), not a faulty device or battery. And quite a few of those incidents were with eGo style batteries, not mechs.
If one pays attention to what they're doing on a mech, the chance of something going wrong is negligible.
And as I said, and so have others... this is something that we all agree on, but the fact remains, that mechs are for hobbyist, NOT the average person looking to have something simple that they can change a pre-made coil, fill the tank with liquid and go.
Unfortunately you're right. It's also unfortunate that they will become the ones that will only have the offerings of big tobacco in the future.
My suggestion is and always has been **Learn how to become self reliant**. Doesn't matter how you do it .... just as long as you are not relying on getting products that may no longer be available.