Cheapest parallel mech box mod?

[jj6404]

Yeah. So I'm thinking about getting my first parallel box mod. I know that the true cheapest one will probably be the farthest away from the safest but I'm just wondering what the range is for the cheapest mechanical box mods that a seasoned mech user would actually buy. Thanks in advance!


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[dc99]

Make sure it either uses a mechanical switch or is mosfet fired. Those boxes that rely on those so-called high amp switches are scary. (the ones that just run the pos wire through a switch) You should be able to find a decent mosfet box for less than a hundred

 

[jj6404]

Yeah that's the thing. When searching I've only found ones $100+ and that Chinese clear one for $30 that I think I'll pass on.

But yeah I definitely want a mosfet one. Even though I don't know much about box mech mod tech, I know a lot of the good ones have a mosfet-protected switch. What other forms of protection can they have anyway? Is there short circuit protection?


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[duc916]

A few months ago I picked up a CIGREEN ABS V2 BOX MOD for $55. Parallel 18650's. Unfortunately they're out of stock right now.

Solid, soldered copper conductor, all silver-plated contacts and mechanical switch with a generous coating of antioxidant grease where the beefy silver-plated strap meets the base so it won't arc. I don't cloud chase with it. I just like having a mech that can sub-ohm 3-4x longer than a single 18650 mech. I only use it around the house and leave mobile duty to the SMPL's.

Here's a close-up of the mechanical switch:

 

[inswva]

I had a Cigreen ABS box with a mechanical switch and it was awesome. Kind of regret selling it. It hit like a truck towing two trains. No need for a MOSFET with the fully mech switch. Thing was a beast. Can't go wrong for ~$40.

 

[Fuzzy Bruce]

Cheapest just sounds so,,,cheap. Less expensive sounds much better. Not sure what experience level you have with vaping or how much you know about battery safety and ohms law. Hope you study up.

My opinion on purchasing mech mods is to get the best you can. I saved the money I would have spent on smoking cigarettes and cigars to buy some decent mech mods. I did find the one for me. Of course this was after spending a bunch on inferior stuff including regulated box and tube mods. Not counting all manner of atomizers. For me, a month without cigarettes was somewhere around $200 and this did not include the cash spent on cigars. This budget allows me to get quality gear and have extra cash for the booze and fun cookie jar..

 

[sando7]

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have ordered several items from this vendor, believe they are in California & never a problem...and usually very quick shipping, & have an extra payment option which i like.

 

[BI00dR3D]

You can build a mofet box for less than 50 and it is a very fun project. You will learn so much from doing your research on parts and the pride of vaping from a mod you built is priceless. I would consider a Dimitri if I were to buy one though. Good batts to put in them is key. Good luck.

 

[jj6404]

Cheapest just sounds so,,,cheap. Less expensive sounds much better. Not sure what experience level you have with vaping or how much you know about battery safety and ohms law. Hope you study up.

My opinion on purchasing mech mods is to get the best you can. I saved the money I would have spent on smoking cigarettes and cigars to buy some decent mech mods. I did find the one for me. Of course this was after spending a bunch on inferior stuff including regulated box and tube mods. Not counting all manner of atomizers. For me, a month without cigarettes was somewhere around $200 and this did not include the cash spent on cigars. This budget allows me to get quality gear and have extra cash for the booze and fun cookie jar..

I know enough about battery safety and mech mods that the lowest I ever build on my single 18650 mechs is 0.25 ohms with purple efest (LG he2 20A CDR I know) and Samsung 25Rs. I know that with a parallel dual 18650 box mod I'll get better battery life and a "boost" in amperage but NOT exactly double.
I plan on getting a sigelei 150 one day but if there's a smaller "less expensive" mech box mod I'd love to get that first.

So what is this "mechanical switch" on the cigreen box and why is it just as good as a mosfet switch?


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[Froth]

Dimitri or Cherry Bomber box clone from Fasttech is your cheapest/best option IMO

Dimitri clone
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10011954/2047702-dimitri-style-mechanical-box-mod

Cherry bomber clone
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10013067/2201000-ivogo-cherry-bomber-styled-mechanical-box-mod

Both employ full mechanical function so there is no wiring, no mosfet and no worry about a switch that may or may not handle the load you're sending it.

 

[duc916]

So what is this "mechanical switch" on the cigreen box and why is it just as good as a mosfet switch?

As good as a mosfet? Silicon chips have limited life. When electron migration sets in, there is nothing you can do to reverse its impending doom. Heat is their enemy, and I'm sorry but they get freakin hot. How durable they are is debatable. What is not debatable is that a well designed mechanical can last forever.

 

[jj6404]

I think I'm beginning to understand. The mechanical switch is much like the switches on mechanical tube mods.

So why do the dome switches with mosfet(s) appear to be the more popular choice in hammond style box mods?


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[Froth]

I think I'm beginning to understand. The mechanical switch is much like the switches on mechanical tube mods.

So why do the dome switches with mosfet(s) appear to be the more popular choice in hammond style box mods?

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Because designing a reliable mechanical switch isn't the easiest thing in the world and the switch makes or breaks the mod, it's pretty easy to wire in a 3034 mosfet with a 3A switch and be on your way but designing a true mechanical function switch that doesn't arc or get hot button issues takes a bit of work and ingenuity.

 

[edyle]

Yeah. So I'm thinking about getting my first parallel box mod. I know that the true cheapest one will probably be the farthest away from the safest but I'm just wondering what the range is for the cheapest mechanical box mods that a seasoned mech user would actually buy. Thanks in advance!


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Box Style 2*18350 Mechanical Mod
2*18350, PC + SS: $24.77

https://www.fasttech.com/products/3027/10011546/2059500-box-style-2-18350-mechanical-mod

 

[Ren76]

I second the Dimitri, you would be hard pressed to find a nicer mech box made out of milled aluminum for the price. I handled one the other day, they have done some really nice finish work on it.

 

[edyle]

I think I'm beginning to understand. The mechanical switch is much like the switches on mechanical tube mods.

So why do the dome switches with mosfet(s) appear to be the more popular choice in hammond style box mods?


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That's right; a physical hard switch where the smallest piece of metal that current has to squeeze though is the diameter of a 1/8 or 1/4" nail, not a soldered wire joint where the wire or contact joint is a millimetre thin somewhere.

 

[duc916]

The mechanical switch is much like the switches on mechanical tube mods.

It's exactly like that. It's a high current switch. Rarely done correctly. A mech purist knows it when he sees it.

 

[jj6404]

It's exactly like that. It's a high current switch. Rarely done correctly. A mech purist knows it when he sees it.

So do any types of these mods have any sort of short circuit protection or are they just as dangerous in that area (or more) as tube mech mods?


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[Trickydick666]

So do any types of these mods have any sort of short circuit protection or are they just as dangerous in that area (or more) as tube mech mods?


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A fully mech box does not have short circuit protection as there are no wires or electronics in it. An unregulated generally wouldn't either unless it is built in like the dovpo gx200 (I think that was the model number at least) which is a good buy if you can find one, got one for my friend a while back and it was a nice little unit

 

[Jake Guss]

true mech no mofset just me and smoking bomb but i happen to know what im doing i know what i can build and what i cant as long as your willing to put in the work if exciting running wide open