Box Mods being reliable

[donnah]

I've bought and traded for 2 homemade 3.7 box mods. I love them when they work but no matter how careful I am they've quit working after a few days. The guys I've bought them from have been wonderful in telling me to send them back for repair and I believe they were well put together to begin with. I'm beginning to believe that the homemade boxes are more suitable for the people who know how to build them and then repair them when they malfunction.

I'm not knocking the guys that made them.. not at all! but has anyone had good luck with getting this type of setup to work for them long enough for it to be worth having one (and not knowing how to fix it)?

 

[DC2]

I think it is probably hit and miss.

Those homemade 3.7v box mods are not exactly built for durabilty.
Having said that, some people do build them in ways that increase durability.

The Bartleby I got from Bartleby is packed up nice and tight, and has been very dependable.

 

[mobitsfa]

It's probably from exposed wires or bad solder/connection. Box mods are really simple and only have a few parts. They probably would be more suitable to someone that could build or make them themselves though.

I've built a variable volt mod and it's lasted a while now. I don't use it, but my co-worker uses it at least a few times a day.

 

[donnah]

It's probably from exposed wires or bad solder/connection. Box mods are really simple and only have a few parts. They probably would be more suitable to someone that could build or make them themselves though.

I've built a variable volt mod and it's lasted a while now. I don't use it, but my co-worker uses it at least a few times a day.

WoW! you built one yourself! I'd love to watch someone build a simple 3.7 and learn to do it myself. I don't know why! But I do. I hate having something simple like that that I can't fix. I love the hit of 3.7.

 

[mobitsfa]

I just learned from links online. i'll pm you bcus I don't know if I can post other forum links here.

 

[donnah]

I just learned from links online. i'll pm you bcus I don't know if I can post other forum links here.

great! thanks!

 

[mobitsfa]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...3-what-ti-voltage-regulator-use-5v-mod-3.html

here's one from ecf, it's a 5v mod but you'd just replace the regulator with a 3.7v. The last page has directions with pics.

I pm'd u the vv mod.

 

[Mudflap]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...3-what-ti-voltage-regulator-use-5v-mod-3.html

here's one from ecf, it's a 5v mod but you'd just replace the regulator with a 3.7v. The last page has directions with pics.

I pm'd u the vv mod.

Pardon me, but why would any mod need a regulator for 3.7 volts?

 

[mobitsfa]

You're right mudflap, I was thinking of a 6v mod poker faise. And using more than one 3.7 battery would need a regulator.

 

[D.L.]

I've bought and traded for 2 homemade 3.7 box mods. I love them when they work but no matter how careful I am they've quit working after a few days. The guys I've bought them from have been wonderful in telling me to send them back for repair and I believe they were well put together to begin with. I'm beginning to believe that the homemade boxes are more suitable for the people who know how to build them and then repair them when they malfunction.

I'm not knocking the guys that made them.. not at all! but has anyone had good luck with getting this type of setup to work for them long enough for it to be worth having one (and not knowing how to fix it)?

My first mod was a 3.7 box mod I bought from a gentleman who makes them, it quit after 2 weeks, it's on the way back now from him repairing. It looked like the hot wire was routed near the battery spring. After awhile the spring penched it causing it to short out. After I emailed him, he said I could mail it back to him for repair. I did and he repaired and now it's on the way back. Time will tell if it holds up.
Thx

 

[donnah]

I was hesitant to post this topic cause I don't want the guys who built my boxes to think I am complaining. I think they did a great job but I'm just wondering if these things are just destined to malfunction and need repairing on a regular basis. I don't want to keep pestering them and sending them back so if they break again I'll just live with it. or learn to repair them myself since I like them so much.

 

[Hogwart]

Thank you for posting that link Mobitsfa, very detailed. just the types of tutorials I have been looking for.

 

[bmwjen]

I don't know if you necessarily mean box mods, or bottom feeders, but IMO, you get what you pay for. The 3.7 volt are so easy to make if you know how to solder.
I did youtube reviews on both the Reo Mini, and an acrylic bottom feeder..........both work excellent & I've had them nearly a month now.
Both in my videos and right now, i'm gonna tell you, "You get what you pay for". The acrylic bottom feeders aren't made to last forever i'm sure, but they are a great start for a newbie, that really likes to get their vape on. I'm so sorry that you have had these problems.
Some modders know what's up ( and actually do that type of mechanical work as a profession) and some guys just buy some parts, & put them together to make a buck.
Try the Reo, or the Reo Mini. You will not be dissapointed.

 

[Nomoreash]

I was hesitant to post this topic cause I don't want the guys who built my boxes to think I am complaining. I think they did a great job but I'm just wondering if these things are just destined to malfunction and need repairing on a regular basis. I don't want to keep pestering them and sending them back so if they break again I'll just live with it. or learn to repair them myself since I like them so much.

Like anything else it's hit or miss. A well designed and assembled box mod with quality parts can last as long as any other mod....taking in consideration it is plastic so take care of it. The beauty of them is they are easy to work with and economical.

I've got two variable volt, one being about 4 months old and the other 2 months. On the first one I've had to replace the atty connector and repair one of the battery connectors that came loose. The other has had no issues what so ever.

Most things that usually go wrong with them switches, connectors, etc. are pretty easy to fix yourself with some research and help from the modders forum. The atty connector I did have to solder but the battery connector was fixed with a little epoxy. Both are working great.

I'd advise you to look up and easy inexpensive build and build one to gain some knowledge. After that most common repairs will be 2nd nature, plus you'll have a back up.

 

[mlinky]

Like anything else it's hit or miss. A well designed and assembled box mod with quality parts can last as long as any other mod....taking in consideration it is plastic so take care of it. The beauty of them is they are easy to work with and economical.

LOL, or you can just buy an all mechanical, built like a truck, mod like the REO. Reos Mods It will outlive me.

 

[cskent]

I built a boxmod this morning, it took about a 1/2 hour. If it breaks, I can fix it in a matter of minutes. I don't bother with the led's so it's just a matter of drilling a couple of holes, putting a switch and connector in, soldering a few wires, and sticking things together with epoxy.

There's a tutorial here MadVapes e-Cig 'How To' Tutorials • View topic - 2xAA 3.7 Volt Box Mod, but if you leave out the led it's even simpler. You can buy a kit here 510 Box Mod Kit for $8.99 and it's predrilled to make it even easier. They also have a 5v kit here 5v 510 Box Mod Kit.

These things make great inexpensive backup units.

 

[Justy Roost]

Once you've got a box that's made, it should be simple to re-glue or re-solder or re-place the switch or contacts if it stops working. Without any complex electronics, there's not much there to mess with.

 

[5vz]

MadVapes e-Cig 'How To' Tutorials • View topic - 3.7v box mod w/ video

Here is a guy that has videos on youtube for all the various boxmods. Oops! cskent beat me to it!

 

[Nomoreash]

LOL, or you can just buy an all mechanical, built like a truck, mod like the REO. Reos Mods It will outlive me.

Point me toward an all mechanical variable volt and I'll be all over it.

 

[Godzilla]

the kit that mad vapes sells is great. Its a little intimidating at first. They are cheap enough. Order 2 of the kits. I watched the video they have at madvapes, linked above and it helped a lot.

I dont like the little positive lead they include in the kit. I take that wire off, and re-solder a heavier guage wire on the backside of the positive battery contact, and jb weld that sucker in there from the backside once soldered. This way, the positive lead does not wear down each time you put the battery in and out.

With all electronics there can be mishaps. So many variables but it sounds like you are dealing with someone that stands behind them.

Drilling the holes is tricky, so getting the kit is good because the holes are already drilled.