DNA 30 vs Mechanicals

[CookieMonster225]

I apologize if this isn't the proper place for this post, please move it if that is the case.

Ok so I just ordered a Cana dna 30 by Cloupor and my buddy says that was stupid because I could've gotten 2 mech clones for the price. He asks what's so much better about them vs a mechanical. I told him because it's regulated and doesn't have the drop off of a mech. He doesn't seem to believe it. Can someone tell me the main pros/cons of a dna 30 device vs a mechanical?

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[Lotuse2003]

You have the right of it. Mech mods are sturdier, and box mods have more features. However, advanced users wrapping their own coils can also select a particular power setting and make it work. DIY'ing juice can let you take the customization one step further, setting precise PG and VG levels.

 

[Tangaroav]

Mech mods are popular, as we can see on ECF.

I have three of them. They are smaller than equivalent regulated mods and with less parts mybe less prone to breakdown and you can get some good clones for very cheap. I almost never use them anymore as I find the quality of the vaping is noticably inferior to regulated mods and vary as the voltage drop increases.

Now bieng relatively new to vaping, less than 6 months, maybe I am missing something about mechanical mods. If so pls let me know.

The cloupor is also on my short list.

 

[Cullin Kin]

Lets say, your DNA 30 will give you diversity and flexibility that would require purchase on a mechanical mod. You can customize your cape on a mechanical based on how you build your RDA, or buying a kick, but the DNA 30 has that built in. And you can go to 30 Watts and pretty much sub-ohm with an RDA if you want on that thing. I'm a mechanical mod kind of guy, but I sure wouldn't mind a DNA 30. Being in college though, they are a bit out of my price range.

 

[Jdbaker82]

My mech mod (fully charged) hits my. 4-.6 ohm builds harder then my DNA30 can @ 30W and it is quite a noticeable difference so yeah I just use my mech on sub ohm single coil builds I do which is usually a parallel on Magma or atomic.

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[blueGrassTubb]

You get a regulated vape on a regulated MOD.

Each hit is exactly the same as the last until the battery no longer has a sufficient charge. You can't do that on a mech.

If you're sub-Ωing all day, then a mech with plentiful batteries is the way to go. But if you run something sensible, a regulated MOD can't be beat.

 

[DavidOH]

For me they both have a place. DNA30 for out and about. Mech when I'm home. Get what you want not what others think you should get.

 

[blueGrassTubb]

My mech mod (fully charged) hits my. 4-.6 ohm builds harder then my DNA30 can @ 30W and it is quite a noticeable difference so yeah I just use my mech on sub ohm single coil builds I do which is usually a parallel on Magma or atomic.

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With a .4Ω build you're right.

But with a .6Ω build, you will get more power from a DNA30 (at 30W) than from a mech (29.4W), and that's assuming a fully charged battery (4.2v) and ZERO voltage drop from your mech (which isn't possible). And you'll get that more power from a DNA30 through the entire charge, not just the first few hits before the battery starts to drain.

 

[vapero]

they both are a different animal
I prefer mechs because they are smaller sturdier and give me a much powerful vape, yes the battery drops but I change my bats at around 28watts and start off at 45w so for me it is still more powerful

but I get that regulateds give you a more consistent experience

so it really depends on what you are looking for there isn't a best for all setup

some may want a bike, others a car or some a family van

 

[MrPlink]

With a .4Ω build you're right.

But with a .6Ω build, you will get more power from a DNA30 (at 30W) than from a mech (29.4W), and that's assuming a fully charged battery (4.2v) and ZERO voltage drop from your mech (which isn't possible). And you'll get that more power from a DNA30 through the entire charge, not just the first few hits before the battery starts to drain.

This all day.
Assuming you already have a good mech with minimal voltage drop what do you get by buying another? A different looking tube.

A consistent vape through the majority of the batteries life is a great thing.

I run between drippers no lower than .6 and kayfuns so it is the perfect device for me.
Id actually say it really shines with the kayfuns because the battery lasts quite a long time (1.3ohm 16w tops) and allows a consistent yet adjustable vape depending on my mood.

Mechs still have their place in my arsenal. The sheer reliability and simplicity will never be beat. The form factor cant be beat either.
But at this point my DNA clone is my #1 daily driver and short of a modpocalypse I cant see mechs becoming my starting lineup again.

 

[vampyrex13]

I loved my mech, and then I got a Hana clone and was able to build dual coils at a higher ohm and properly power them. The vape quality is so much better regulated.

 

[Jdbaker82]

With a .4Ω build you're right.

But with a .6Ω build, you will get more power from a DNA30 (at 30W) than from a mech (29.4W), and that's assuming a fully charged battery (4.2v) and ZERO voltage drop from your mech (which isn't possible). And you'll get that more power from a DNA30 through the entire charge, not just the first few hits before the battery starts to drain.

Then something is wrong with my DNA30 because my black copper stingray hits my. 5 single ohm parallel coil much harder then my DNA30 @ 30W... so what's wrong with my dna30 lol.

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[blueGrassTubb]

This all day.
Assuming you already have a good mech with minimal voltage drop what do you get by buying another? A different looking tube.

A consistent vape through the majority of the batteries life is a great thing.

I run between drippers no lower than .6 and kayfuns so it is the perfect device for me.
Id actually say it really shines with the kayfuns because the battery lasts quite a long time (1.3ohm 16w tops) and allows a consistent yet adjustable vape depending on my mood.

Mechs still have their place in my arsenal. The sheer reliability and simplicity will never be beat. The form factor cant be beat either.
But at this point my DNA clone is my #1 daily driver and short of a modpocalypse I cant see mechs becoming my starting lineup again.

I'm in the process of paring down my mech collection for just this reason. I'll keep 2 or 3 mechs for when blowing clouds suits my fancy (Akuma, Tree of Life clone, and maybe the Sir Lancelot), but I have a growing arsenal of regulated MODs and it'll likely just keep growing.

 

[blueGrassTubb]

Then something is wrong with my DNA30 because my black copper stingray hits my. 5 single ohm parallel coil much harder then my DNA30 @ 30W... so what's wrong with my dna30 lol.

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Nothing.

On a fully charged mech with minimal voltage loss, you're pushing ~35W. But once that battery gets down to 3.7v (where it spends the majority of its time), you're down to ~27W.

.6Ω is the cutoff for a 30W device supplying more power than a mech. Once below .6Ω, a mech with a fresh battery and minimal voltage loss will always hit harder.

 

[Tangaroav]

I used all kind 26650 batteries. None remain at 4.2 volts more than a few minutes of vaping. Not too long after that it is goes down to around 3.8 volts where it stays quite a bit longer.

I find 18650 batteries not powerful enough on mechs.

Maybe it is because mechs are not really good for chain vaping

 

[Jdbaker82]

Nothing.

On a fully charged mech with minimal voltage loss, you're pushing ~35W. But once that battery gets down to 3.7v (where it spends the majority of its time), you're down to ~27W.

.6Ω is the cutoff for a 30W device supplying more power than a mech. Once below .6Ω, a mech with a fresh battery and minimal voltage loss will always hit harder.

Yep sounds like you are right but I also want to add since I have a Cana clone I think it might read the ohms. 1-.2 off so this could be part of it too

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[LowCarProblems]

Dna 30 devices can kick azz with a single coil setup... If you like high ohm coils, dna 30 devices with rock your world! My hana modz v3 with fire a 1.6 ohm coil with more vapor production than my dual nano coil set up at .2 ohms.
I won a cloud contest with a single coil setup on my hana modz


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[Rwb1500]

Yep sounds like you are right but I also want to add since I have a Cana clone I think it might read the ohms. 1-.2 off so this could be part of it too

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So are you saying the DNA30 clone is the only thing you have that reads ohms? You're playing with fire if so.

 

[Mr.Mann]

Not going to get into the whole "clone" aspect, but I got to say I did not want or feel any sort of need to try or buy a DNA 30 device -- that is, until I used one! This should correspond to all similar type regulated devices, but of course this doesn't mean "all" regulated devices. But, conversely, and as much as I hate to say it, a killer VW right now is much more appealing -- as far as function goes -- than any mech mod.

 

[coalyard]

Eh, to each their own I suppose. Myself, I don't feel like carrying batteries around or having to charge them all the time. I guess when the .gov tosses all of us vapers in the camps, I might consider building mechs out of contraband guitar slides or something. Heh. Until then, give me a regulated mod.