Hello All

[jeffh30124]

I am new to ECF and glad to be on board. Looks like I can find a lot of useful information and advice here. Hopefully I can submit some of the same soon.

I smoked cigarettes for over twenty years but I have been vaping (only) for about the last 4 years. It's amazing how much flavor you get from vapor and how bad a cigarette tastes after you've started vaping. I started vaping with cartomizers and switched over to tanks a little over a year ago. My current set-up is an Aspire Subohm battery and Atlantis tank. I have fallen in love with the nice clouds and awesome flavor that I have experienced from trying my friends' mod/RBA set-ups and my own sub-ohm tank.

I am ready to take the next step and try mods and RDA/RBA's of my own. Particularly sub-ohm builds. I now have, on order, a list of everything I think will be necessary for a decent 26650 set-up and should have everything in my hands by the middle of next week. I think I've done enough research to venture into this next phase but I would love to post this list of items I have coming and see what some you more experienced mod users think. I'm still a little unsure about coil-building and I am still digging around to make sure my first build is safe and proper for the batteries, mod and RBA's I have on the way.

Looking forward to spending time on the forum.
Thank you!

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum jeffh. Glad to have you here!

Just something for you to think about. With a mechanical mod the only way to "fine tune" your vape is to build a new coil. With a high vv/vw regulated mod (and its buck/boost circuitry) you can "fine tune" with a push of a button. On a mechanical mod your voltage drops as you vape, with a regulated mod this does not happen. Your first hit is just as good as your last hit. Here's a good read: My thoughts about sub-ohm and latest VV/VW devices...

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If you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:

BATTERIES

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

Purple Efest Batteries not as Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

Inexpensive Mechanical Mod/RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[HDMontana]

Welcome. Nice to have you with us.

HD

 

[Steven G]

Greetings jeffh30124 and Welcome to the ECF...................................................Enjoy................................................

 

[Wolfenstark]

Hello and Welcome jeffh30124

 

[Arro]

Welcome to ECF

 

[Like A Boss]

Welcome to the ECF

 

[redfire281]

Welcome Jeffh. Where in Atlanta are you? I visit the Lawrenceville area quite a bit and go to a B&M in Loganville.

 

[jeffh30124]

Hello and welcome to the forum jeffh. Glad to have you here!

Just something for you to think about. With a mechanical mod the only way to "fine tune" your vape is to build a new coil. With a high vv/vw regulated mod (and its buck/boost circuitry) you can "fine tune" with a push of a button. On a mechanical mod your voltage drops as you vape, with a regulated mod this does not happen. Your first hit is just as good as your last hit.



Thanks for the help! I will definitely read up on the links you sent. Very resourceful and exactly what I was hoping for by signing up.

 

[DaniB]

Welcome jeffh30124 !