A good mechanical Mod for sub ohms.

[steven445]

What would be a good mechanical mod for sub ohm vaping like 0.5-0.8 ohms?
Something in the $50 range that is durable and long lasting.
Also can I use the AW IMR 2000 mah red batteries that I use in my Provari for the mechanical also?
I can just check the ohms and for a short on the Provari and the battery level so I know when to recharge.
I just want to be safe while using a mechanical lol.
Thanks!

 

[Heavyrocker]

Those batts are the perferred type too use,the KTS,Natural,there lots of good cheap Mods right now.

$23.81 KTS Electronic Cigarette Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[Baditude]

You can find some links to some important reference information in this blog: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4454-7-advice-tips-vapors-looking-try-their-first-rba.html

 

[steven445]

Can I use the 18650 2000 mah AW IMR battery on a mechanical?
What is the max wattage I can go to?
Also why does that one thread say to charge the batteries in a cookie tin for ultimate safety?
That seems a little much lol.
I want to make a purchase by tomorrow so any help would be great.
The Provari can keep me safe before putting the RBA on the mechanical.
I think I need to get some new batteries though because both of them die after like 4-5 hours and they are the 18650 AW.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Can I use the 18650 2000 mah AW IMR battery on a mechanical?
What is the max wattage I can go to?
Also why does that one thread say to charge the batteries in a cookie tin for ultimate safety?
That seems a little much lol.
I want to make a purchase by tomorrow so any help would be great.
The Provari can keep me safe before putting the RBA on the mechanical.
I think I need to get some new batteries though because both of them die after like 4-5 hours and they are the 18650 AW.

Yep,18650 2000 mah AW IMR battery on a mechanical are what is best,as for wattage,you cat really adjust the wattage on the mechs,you can wrap the wicks tho too give different ohms readings,the ccokie tin is just for added saftey,like if you leave the charger unattended,nothing wrong with getting extra batts,you will use them eventually.

 

[Technonut]

Also why does that one thread say to charge the batteries in a cookie tin for ultimate safety?
That seems a little much lol

Perhaps because these batteries can be dangerous.. (ask the guy who had his mod explode in his face) If something were to go wrong with the charger and overload the batt, it could very well burn your house down.. That's something to lol about huh?

 

[Baditude]

Also why does that one thread say to charge the batteries in a cookie tin for ultimate safety?
That seems a little much lol.

Although it's not likely to happen, the potential is still there for a safety circuit to fail and to allow a fire to occur. It does happen. When the batteries that we use in APV's hard-short and vent, they put out a great deal of energy in the form of hot gasses which can cause a severe burn or fire damage to property.

Lighting up: E-cigarette charger sparks car fire in AZ - CBS 5 - KPHO

Using ultra low resistance coils places a lot of stress on batteries, and the very fact that vapors are using coils with such low resistance places them in the potential position for a higher likelihood of a catastrophic battery event. Even PBusardo made a recent comment about this, saying "Sometimes just because you can, does not always mean you should." These comments between 3:00 - 6:00.

 

[steven445]

Perhaps because these batteries can be dangerous.. (ask the guy who had his mod explode in his face) If something were to go wrong with the charger and overload the batt, it could very well burn your house down.. That's something to lol about huh?

Yeah I understand so the best thing to do is be careful and always watch the batteries as they charge or for added safety in a cookie tin.
I'm not new to vaping, I have been vaping since January 2012, I just want to take the next step and I use the AW IMR in my Provari so all I really need is the mechanical and a few more 18650's.
I didn't mean to sound rude with the "lol", I wasn't trying to offend anyone.

 

[Mark408]

Those batts are the perferred type too use,the KTS,Natural,there lots of good cheap Mods right now.

$23.81 KTS Electronic Cigarette Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

How long does it usually take to receive products from fasttech?

 

[Heavyrocker]

Yeah I understand so the best thing to do is be careful and always watch the batteries as they charge or for added safety in a cookie tin.
I'm not new to vaping, I have been vaping since January 2012, I just want to take the next step and I use the AW IMR in my Provari so all I really need is the mechanical and a few more 18650's.
I didn't mean to sound rude with the "lol", I wasn't trying to offend anyone.

Dont worry,you didnt offend me,another tip is charge batts in the oven if you go out,this way nothing will catch on fire they malfunction,and make sure oven is off.BTW..right now im vaping a mech,the Natural Tely
and the RSST tank,1865 IMR batt with a .80 ohm wrap.

 

[Technonut]

Yeah I understand so the best thing to do is be careful and always watch the batteries as they charge or for added safety in a cookie tin.
I'm not new to vaping, I have been vaping since January 2012, I just want to take the next step and I use the AW IMR in my Provari so all I really need is the mechanical and a few more 18650's.
I didn't mean to sound rude with the "lol", I wasn't trying to offend anyone.

No offense taken... Sorry I came off as abrupt. It's just that I read post after post of folks wanting to jump on the sub-ohm bandwagon with no clue of the potential danger involved. As I posted elsewhere before, all it's going to take is a few of these fools having incidents involving explosions, fires, burns, etc. making national attention. It will more than likely end the freedom of vaping as we know it

 

[steven445]

Dont worry,you didnt offend me,another tip is charge batts in the oven if you go out,this way nothing will catch on fire they malfunction,and make sure oven is off.BTW..right now im vaping a mech,the Natural Tely
and the RSST tank,1865 IMR batt with a .80 ohm wrap.

Did you have to mod you're Natural at all?
I'm thinking about the Kamry k-100.

 

[steven445]

No offense taken... Sorry I came off as abrupt. It's just that I read post after post of folks wanting to jump on the sub-ohm bandwagon with no clue of the potential danger involved. As I posted elsewhere before, all it's going to take is a few of these fools having incidents involving explosions, fires, burns, etc. making national attention. It will more than likely end the freedom of vaping as we know it

It's ok.
Yeah and none of us want to see that happen.
The main precaution is to use the right batteries and to make sure you know how to build a RBA for sure.
Also watching to make sure the battery doesn't get too low.
One of my AW's is only charging up to 3.4 after 6 months of use, sounds like its time for new ones.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Did you have to mod you're Natural at all?
I'm thinking about the Kamry k-100.

I have the Telescope model,only thing i did was too sand down the pin connection inside,very simple too do,the pins are pure brass with chrome plating,but the mod itself is all SS,im going too mod the spring in the firing button later,it is a bit stiff,beats me why they chromed the pins brass,sometime those chinese make me LOL.

 

[Technonut]

Dont worry,you didnt offend me,another tip is charge batts in the oven if you go out,this way nothing will catch on fire they malfunction,and make sure oven is off.

Or, one could invest in something like this:

Lipo-safe charging bag - Battery / Charger

 

[Heavyrocker]

It's ok.
Yeah and none of us want to see that happen.
The main precaution is to use the right batteries and to make sure you know how to build a RBA for sure.
Also watching to make sure the battery doesn't get too low.
One of my AW's is only charging up to 3.4 after 6 months of use, sounds like its time for new ones.

Using low batts are dangerous,discharging can cause batts too malfunction.

 

[steven445]

Using low batts are dangerous,discharging can cause batts too malfunction.

Yeah I have to buy new ones for sure.

 

[GetVaked]

I would just get the KTS from Fasttech. Its 27$ for crying out loud, has a wide array of places to get replacement parts, and looks really slick. Sand the contacts down to brass and enjoy.

 

[steven445]

I would just get the KTS from Fasttech. Its 27$ for crying out loud, has a wide array of places to get replacement parts, and looks really slick. Sand the contacts down to brass and enjoy.

Does it need sanded down?

 

[Heavyrocker]

Yeah I have to buy new ones for sure.

he ‘big’ warning concerning the use of unprotected cells from flashlight experts, is always centered around charging and discharging. So if an IMR battery is being used in your favorite light, you must monitor its discharge, and be careful not to drain it below 3.0 volts. Because unlike a protected LiCO cell, (or unless your light contains a protection circuit) the battery will not shut off before the voltage falls into the danger zone! If it does on a continuous basis, it could be damaged, resulting in a failure to charge…or worse, if a charging is attempted. Similarly, charging also needs to be kept an eye on, since they must not charge above 4.2 volts. Most smart chargers will terminate at or slightly under 4.2… but accidents (and failures) can occur.


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