Explain mods to me...

[jpharr]

One other small advatage is that you can find some pretty good deals on pre-owned mods in the classifieds & swaps forum. Many people in the ecf are passionate about the latest inovations in vaping and are constantly buying new devices and selling their previous mods. Because many of the mods are so durable you don't have to worry about getting a wore out piece of equiment. I recently got a SB from this forum and love it.

 

[texasgranny]

You got some good explanations as to the advantages to mod type PV models, especially the part about better batteries that cost much less and also last much longer lifetime wise and overall build quality.

Two of the bigger advantages with at least some of the better built models is warmer vapor and consistency, which, thus, better simulates the real thing. A good 5 volt model will give you warmer vapor. Many consider 4.5 - 5.0 volts the ideal vaping power level. Models that have regulated, boost circuit technology provide the ultimate in consistency. A freshly charged battery will always provide the best vaping performance. But as the battery drains, the performance begins to suffer. Ususally within the first half hour. Models that have boost circuit technology, maintain the fresh battery vaping experience throughout the battery charge from first use until the battery dies. I don't know anyone who would not prefer consistency and many of us want warmer vapor.

I could not agree more! There is such a difference in the 3.7 and up mods in vapor production
and warmth and I believe that it simulates the analog smoking experience so much more.
I started out with a 3.7 unit for my first pv...Provape 1. I was able to lay down the analogs within
a 2 week period of starting.
One year later, I wanted to "upgrade" my model and vaping experience and just recently
received my Provari VV.
All I can say is.....WOW! It is a totally different experience. I LOVE IT!!
So I am a BIG believer in 3.7 and up mods. It truly changes your vaping experience. IMO.

 

[esacht]

analyze a classic ecig: thin battery, and carto container. start varying the specifications of this design: battery life span, juice delivery, atomizing process. If in the process you end up decreasing the variable costs (batteries, cartos, atomizers) and manage to decrease the quantity of lost juice while justifying the initial purchase cost, you're using a mod... and you're not killing yourself slowly

 

[KeithB]

In my opinion, the benefit of a mod is it will give you exactly what you want, once you figure out what that is.

Do you want longer battery life? Go with a bigger battery, or more batteries, or more, bigger batteries. My current mod has 2 18650s and I have to admit I've been thinking about 2 26650s somewhere down the road.

Do you want more vapor? Get a higher voltage mod or a variable voltage mod. My 18650s are driving a 5V regulator.

Do you just want something that looks really cool? There are many options and I don't want to offend anyone by leaving out their favorite but the Empire mod, anything GG, Reos, Provari (black chrome, drool) and the Precise line are some that appeal to me.

Maybe you don't have a lot of money to spend. Hello BoxMod. Even better, get into modding and make your own. I've gotten a lot of questions/comments about my Altoids tin.

Maybe you want something that not only provides your perfect vape, but will also mow the lawn, take out the trash and make you a sammich. I think that's something you'll have to make yourself. If you do, please consider becoming a supplier here. I think you'd do well.

To answer one of your questions, a true 3.7V mod will let you use lower resistance attys/cartos that I would avoid on an eGo. I won't use anything below 2 ohms on an eGo for fear of overheating the electronics in them and ruining the battery; some do and get away with it while others find they need to buy new batteries. Actually, you can repair them if you're good at that sort of thing but I'm not sure if it's worth the trouble for me.