Mech and a kfun lite

[Zutankhamun]

Scenario is; your sporting a kfun lite (or any tank where the deck is not accessible without draining) on your mech.
You are out and about with nothing else on hand and your kit takes a tumble. It hits the floor with a solid drop. Nothing is damaged but you cannot see if your build is fine.
Would you just guess and hit the fire button hoping everything is still in place? If your lead has slipped out of the positive connection and touching the deck or the build has moved and is touching the chimney, you would have a short?

It happened to me earlier but I didn't worry and fired away regardless. Should I have waited?

 

[Bonskibon]

I would have probably checked the build myself, but that's just me.

 

[Bonskibon]

Forgot to mention that I was happy to hear your device was ok after the drop. Your braver than I would have been.

 

[Zutankhamun]

Forgot to mention that I was happy to hear your device was ok after the drop. Your braver than I would have been.

You gotta be more optimistic.
You were less absent minded and slow than I were...

Saying that. If you were in my shoes would you have gone all day without a toot then, if you couldn't get home? Or get any juice etc...

 

[Ben85]

I would have checked it if it were me. You could have easily shorted something out, so it would have been best to check it out rather than risking your face.

 

[Bonskibon]

Saying that. If you were in my shoes would you have gone all day without a toot then, if you couldn't get home? Or get any juice etc...

I guess if I had to decide whether I needed a "toot" or keep my face, I'd buy a pack of cigarettes. Just not worth the risk to me.

 

[Bonskibon]

I'm not trying to be smart either. You were lucky that things worked out for you, but not something I would recommend.

 

[Darth Omerta]

Im happy things worked out for you but its not something I would ever do. To be fair I never use RTAs so its never even been a concern. However too many things can go wrong when using a mech and there is no protection of any kind if your coils do short. When Im out and about with a mech I keep an "emergency kit" of sorts. Its a little hard shell travel case that I keep extra batteries, wicks, tweezers, a spare mini screw driver, scissors and an extra atty(fully built with a dry wick). If you're going to be on the go with a mech I would recommend getting a dripper, that way if anything does happen you can check your build to make sure everything is ok.

 

[Ben85]

Im happy things worked out for you but its not something I would ever do. To be fair I never use RTAs so its never even been a concern. However too many things can go wrong when using a mech and there is no protection of any kind if your coils do short. When Im out and about with a mech I keep an "emergency kit" of sorts. Its a little hard shell travel case that I keep extra batteries, wicks, tweezers, a spare mini screw driver, scissors and an extra atty(fully built with a dry wick). If you're going to be on the go with a mech I would recommend getting a dripper, that way if anything does happen you can check your build to make sure everything is ok.

That's pretty much why I use RDA's and mechs. I don't want to ever be caught out without a working set up, and you can usually rectify any issues you can get in the field very easily.

 

[Zutankhamun]

Yeah. I think I'll just keep an ohm reader/checker on me then
because I don't like rdas any more.

There was really no thought to it. I was speaking with someone, dropped the mech, then picked it up and hit the button.
Then I thought...

 

[Darth Omerta]

Ive been there. Ive never liked RTAs but not being able to see my build isnt even a factor. Thats just my opinion but I would recommend carrying a little mini toolkit with you for this exact reason. Wasting a tank of juice is definitely worth it when safety is on the line.

 

[Zutankhamun]

Maybe a reg when shooting out is something to think about then. I'm just not keen on them but you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

[Darth Omerta]

I was a mekkie exclusively for 2 yrs straight. Recently I started using regs and I am really starting to like them....except for how big they tend to be. I still use mechs every day but I do have a Cool Fire 4 (40W) for that same purpose.

 

[Zutankhamun]

No I went the other way. I have like 20 regs but then I got into nice mechs. You are right, some are insanely big.
Touch screens and stuff
I must admit, the only one i think looks nice is the rdna 40. Enough wattage now that ive reduced my intake.
If you can recommend anything aesthetically pleasing id be glad to hear it.

 

[Darth Omerta]

I like the look of the new CF4 but its 100W and TC. Still appears to be pretty compact and similar to the old CF4. I also like the look of the Yihi SX mini. I am just getting in to regs and Ive got only the CF4 and a monster 4-cell mod, the iJoy Maxo 315. Its a beast and I love it but I do not take it out of the house lol.

 

[MsLoud]

Not worth a few mls of juice to not be safe. I carry a small tool kit with extras (coil, cotton, etc).
I have dropped my mod before - go to the bathroom, check it out, then gtg.
I always carry 2 to 3 sets anyways.