difference between mechanical mod and the rest?

[Pink Dolphin]

i work at a machining shop(cnc) and want a cheap battery i can vape with that can get dirty because im tired of always having to take my gloves off each time i want a vape...so whats the difference between those mechanical mods and a regular ego battery,seems like the mechanical is a little more "tough" looking

 

[bacc.vap]

A mechanical mod has no wires or circuitry, and ego does. Mech. mods also tend to have a more robust button/switch which can handle higher amps through them. The points of electrical contact still may require periodic cleaning though. There may be other differences I can't think of at the moment, but those are the main ones.

 

[Iron Molly]

A true mechanical has no wiring. Pushing down on the button completes the circuit and that's it. Less things to break and with some (like a REO) you can actually wash your mod in the sink. I highly recommend a REO, they are made of a solid block of metal and therefore very durable. Also they are bottom fed which eliminates the need to mess around with tanks and such. I used EGO batteries for two years and I regret not buying a REO sooner.

There are other mech mods out there that are cheaper like the Bolt and various box mods. Some are not "true" mechanicals as they have a wired switch.

 

[vernhall]

From what I've read about mech mods it seems that you'll also want a 'kick' as an addition to limit the probability of a battery vent/fire... Seems like when you add the cost of that to the mech the price gets you to about where you'd be with a straight mod like a Vamo

 

[Paul Maul]

In general mechanical mods are more stoutly built and definitely are the simplest type of device . If you work at a machine shop the sky is the limit, assuming you can build a proper switch, however there is a very wide range of commercial product available in prices ranging from under $20 to well north of $200. If you can't find something that attracts you in that range you are a fairly hard guy to please. In the event nothing strikes you as desireable then at least you are perfectly placed to so something about it.

 

[Boiler]

From what I've read about mech mods it seems that you'll also want a 'kick' as an addition to limit the probability of a battery vent/fire... Seems like when you add the cost of that to the mech the price gets you to about where you'd be with a straight mod like a Vamo

The main reason to use The Kick is for regulated wattage in an unregulated device. There are cheaper short circuit protection drop-ins for $10-15.

 

[Iron Molly]

You can buy a safety fuse for under $10 (if you feel that you need one). 2 Cents for Safety Mod Fuse

On the REO, the spring will collapse if there is a short. So unless you are worried about replacing springs (which are cheap and easy to replace), it's not really needed.

 

[Off Topic]

You work in a machine shop?

Make one.

I have a Legacy. It works, but I work in a rather dirty mill. I have to take it apart and clean it often.

LEGACY [USA]

 

[eratikmind]

The main reason to use The Kick is for regulated wattage in an unregulated device. There are cheaper short circuit protection drop-ins for $10-15.

Yes, a Kick or a Crown will allow a Mech to serve double duty, which has a great appeal for many. A simple fuse type device, such as the shortstop, is excellent protection in a mech.

- Andy

 

[evgeny131]

i use a mech without a kick or shortstop, ....and its $300 should i get scared NOW?
but really the kick limits to 10 watts and with my (asssumed) .9 ohm coil i get 19.6 watts on a fresh charge ...am i missing something?
do i need to shove a kick into my mech

 

[evgeny131]

i have shorted out my sw inadvertently firing the switch with a screwdriver touching the top...NOTHING happened except a fancy $300 spark where the screwdriver touched the top of the tank....LOL....just make good coils....

 

[evgeny131]

maybe im missing something, wouldn't the kick be a limiter in this case, it only goes to 10 watts, and i squeeze more out of that battery??

 

[evgeny131]

ansswers....!!!do i need a kick ddaammit

 

[iremeath]

im a machinist in reno,i switched to a mechanical from ego's myself,if you love to vape its an investment for a good pocket friendly mech mod,if you can find one avail in your price range,id do a lot of reading in the apv forums,and watch a few youtube videos on hybrids and other rebuildables,its a big switch from over the counter batteries and carto type devices,i built my own mechanical and avoided the big pricetag,since your in a shop the info is out there,id be happy to help you with some basics

 

[evgeny131]

bump..sorry i really want to hear from an expert? do i need a kick?

 

[bacc.vap]

bump..sorry i really want to hear from an expert? do i need a kick?

If you normally vape above 10 watts it won't be of use to you.

 

[AndersK]

bump..sorry i really want to hear from an expert? do i need a kick?

No you do not need a kick in your setup, kick is if you want to use your mechanical mod with a carto tank or clearomizer.

 

[evgeny131]

im a machinist in reno,i switched to a mechanical from ego's myself,if you love to vape its an investment for a good pocket friendly mech mod,if you can find one avail in your price range,id do a lot of reading in the apv forums,and watch a few youtube videos on hybrids and other rebuildables,its a big switch from over the counter batteries and carto type devices

agreed.....maybe u can answer my question? do i need a kick? i run a .9 ohm coil, so a fresh battery puts out 19.6 watts, i thought of it as a limiter

 

[evgeny131]

no you do not need a kick in your setup, kick is if you want to use your mechanical mod with a carto tank or clearomizer.

thank you!!!

 

[evgeny131]

thats what i thought....thanks everyone...off to my 20 watt genny clouds.......