First Mod Purchase!

[opensec]

ok guys, after weeks of research, I have made up my mind, and started saving for a first mod purchase.

So knowing that my budget is limited, I have 2 options for the mod and 2 for the rta :


this , or this +$40 for batteries and charger
and

this, or this

Any advice? which combo should I get?

Can't wait to give my PT2 and spinner a well deserved rest

 

[00gt1]

Those choices are really very different. It boils down to do you want a box mod, or a tube mod. Both are good choices paired with a good SAFE battery. The battery should be the one thing you do not go cheap on. As for tanks, I prefer the kayfuns, but that is just a personal choice. Some will agree, some will disagree.

 

[opensec]

as far as batteries go, AW IMR 18650 3.7v 2000mAh - RTD vapor

 

[Treborsmug]

Read my post to " Authenic or clone?" That Surfrider looks a bit scary to me. Not sure if I'm supposed to put suppliers here, since they have a bunch....but..Vivid SMoke has Combo deals and Vape Royalty has great prices for quality clones (HCigar). I also get my Ultrafire 18650 battery's from an Ebay connection at $1.50 (yes that's right) a piece. No fakes and no function problems as some people are blowing smoke about (or vape, )

 

[Lanarian]

Personally, I'd recommend the Hana over the Mechanical Mod. With the Mech, your battery's charge is dropping on every hit, so your power output is constantly changing (lowering).
With the Hana (or any regulated Mod), the battery charge is still dropping, but the Mod can adjust for that, so your vaping experience doesnt change.
The major difference between a regulated mod and a mech, is that the regulated mods have an ohm limit, so sub-ohming may not be possible. Mechs have no limits, but this means that while you CAN sub-ohm, you need to be VERY careful that your batteries can safely run at the amperage your sub ohm will pull. There are several sites that have calculators that you can put in your resistance and voltage (use 4.2 volts for a freshly charged battery) and they will calculate both power (Watts) and Amperage (Current).

 

[DingerCPA]

Call me a wimp, but I'd favor the regulated mod over a mech mod. I have a 3.1ES clone, and I LOVE it. I'm hearing a bunch of talk about the SQ-uapes, but I haven't crossed that bridge.

With the Hana, you'd at least get an ohmmeter (if you don't otherwise have one - which you should if rebuilding ) Make sure you check out the Batteries and Chargers section for info about safe equipment.

Good luck!

 

[huckleberry]

I would be wary of the squape clones, a lot of people were having problems with them shorting out and such. The kayfun clones would be a better choice. Good Luck.

 

[opensec]

thx guys!
I have an ohmmeter (rebuilding my PT2 coils ) and you made good points, i don't care about subohming anyways so it looks like the duo hana + kayfun is ahead. I may get the mech and squape later for the second purchase...

 

[joesquid]

Read my post to " Authenic or clone?" That Surfrider looks a bit scary to me. Not sure if I'm supposed to put suppliers here, since they have a bunch....but..Vivid SMoke has Combo deals and Vape Royalty has great prices for quality clones (HCigar). I also get my Ultrafire 18650 battery's from an Ebay connection at $1.50 (yes that's right) a piece. No fakes and no function problems as some people are blowing smoke about (or vape, )

Please do not use Ultra fire batteries. They are not safe. Check out Baditudes blogs for a comprehensive guide to battery safety. (Where's Susan when you need her?)

 

[opensec]

I appreciate the concern guys, i did my research and read the baditudes articles, several times

 

[sketchness]

I appreciate the concern guys, i did my research and read the baditudes articles, several times

Then you can't possibly be saying that with a smile. Your face is worth the extra $10. Seriously man why take the chance when so many have weighed in on this. It is like saying it's cool I can totally take a little arsenic everyday I will be fine. Probably but what if your wrong?

And I agree on the hana and kayfun. Though I really want to try a squape. My mech has been collecting dust since I got my sigelei.

 

[Treborsmug]

By who's facts and experience? I'm using the button top and have now for almost a year across 8 mods and 2 digi's. There's no over heat or load issues. Tanks with factory atty's or my RDA and RTA's, single or dual coil (.7 to 1.3 ohms builds).

 

[opensec]

Your face is worth the extra $10..

yep, I even like to beleive it worth a little more, but the extra 10 bucks in what? where did you see a cheap dangerous shortcut?

 

[opensec]

not very cool to assume all noobs are irresponsible ...... ready to disregard elementary common safe to blow big clouds, you've all been newbies at a certain point in time right?

 

[classwife]

psssst....the caution was to Treborsmug re Ultrafire batteries...



And all cautions are due to caring about user safety and the vaping community as a whole


Catastrophic Stories on the Nightly News just don't help us

 

[Woofer]

It's absolutely ultra cool to assume all newbies are blissfully unaware of exactly what dangers they may dealing with.
There is no harm in erring on the side of safety.

 

[Spiceman1967]

I agree with the majority here and would go with the Hana and Kayfun. Also, I know they may be harder to find, but I personally like the SonyVtc5 batteries. They have a 30 amp C rating and have 2600mAh. Should get a lot of Vapes in a day with that in the Hana. Just my

 

[Fictitious Character]

I like the box mods best so far so going off your list it would be the Hana Clone with the Kayfun clone. I have read on here somewhere with some problems with the squape clone and I have had great results with the Kayfun styles.

 

[Treborsmug]

Safety and caution are a good thing. Being that my last 30 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Design Engineer under the scrutiny of the FAA and other inspectors. Flight Safety with component manufacturing and installation was number 1. I believe I'm starting to see scare tactics for profit here. I wonder...how many people here so concerned with every ones safety are driving right now with a cell phone stuck to their ear or texting while driving.....hummm..?

 

[DaveSignal]

I'm a mech mod guy. I would pick the surfrider out of those two choices, because I love mech mods. Actually, I would get a XXIX. But I guess that surfrider is the next best thing.

ETA: I own a XXIX, which is a copper surfrider. It is probably my smallest 18650 mod. And it hits hard.