Dennis
I just have to ask. What the he** is your avatar? It looks like a dead squirrel sucking on a cig
I just have to ask. What the he** is your avatar? It looks like a dead squirrel sucking on a cig
High Voltage Mods
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No problem - especially since it's come down to "in theory, all mods are the same if you use the same battery" to "in practice, ymmv"!
What I wanted from this thread IS the opinions of how one mod compares with another with explanations as to WHY John prefers mod A over B, and WHY Jane thinks B is better than A. John prefers A because the vapor is green; Jane thinks B is better because he vapor is red. If I have a preference regarding the color of the vapor, then I'll know which one to buy if I'm trying to choose between the two mods. And I've gotten those kinds of responses on the northbound track AND on the eastbound track.
And when a new mod comes out, I'll have an idea how much credence to give to John's review compared to Jane's review, based on how well the reviewers' tastes compare to my own tastes. So I'm getting what *I* want from the thread! If it helps someone else, then so much the better for our community
Between my wife and I we have 8 big-battery mods:
- Prodigy
- Protege
- Chuck
- Lil Chuck
- VP1
- VP2
- Multi-Volt 2.0
- Silver Bullet
And 3 more one the way - though two are identical 5v GLVs, so they count as one I guess. Oh yeah, and a Puresmoker USB passthrough - not battery-powered, but the effect is the same.
The idea of one mod producing more/better vapor over another mod is highly dependent on a number of factors that have nothing to do with the mod. Atomizer model, atomizer age, atomizer cleanliness, cartridge feed system (ie; polyfill, PTB, RFP, Plug, etc), how well the cartridge feed system is working at that moment in time, the juice and the amount of each ingredient, the battery type (relating to mAh mainly), your mood (yes, I said your mood, something that influences your emotions about everything you do), and I bet I'm missing many things.
And finally, we get around to the mod itself.
IMHO, there are three things about a mod that influence the vaping experience:
1. The design (including material and it's resistance)
2. Voltage
3. How long the mod has been owned. It's a scientific fact that 1-day-old mods produce FAR more vapor than mods owned for anything longer than a week. OK, just kidding about this "scientific fact". But the novelty of a new mod has a HUGE influence on the owner.
I see a lot of earlier posts about how well one mod conducts electricity over another, but nobody has bothered to test the resistance. How about it? Anyone with a multi-meter care to test the resistance of their mods? I have a multi-meter at home, and I can try some measurements, but I have to admit some ignorance: Will the battery matter? I'd think that one would have to replace the battery with something that has Zero resistance, or close to it. Anyone?
I think much of the value of a mod comes from it's design - the portion that has absolutely nothing to do with vapor production. How's the balance when you hold it? How's the switch position? Is the switch easy to press? Comfortable to press? It the device easy to clean? Is it flood-proof? Does it roll when you lie it down? Can it stand on end with stability? How's the weight? What battery does it take? (This is huge, IMHO. mAh and a battery's ability to maintain voltage are paramount to the vaping experience. Give me a 18650 any day of the week.) Are the heads changeable (ie; can I swap the 510 for a 901 or an 801)? Are they easy to change? Does the mod have adjustable airflow? Does it have built in venting holes in case of battery disasters?
The title of this thread is "High Voltage Mods" but I haven't seen a single post concerning voltage. I vape a 5v Prodigy and a 3.7v Chuck side-by-side. I hit one when the other is cooling down, resting, and wicking. Which one do I like better? It totally depends "on a number of factors that have nothing to do with the mod." (See the list I posted above.) The juice is #1 - if the juice is tasty, I like that mod better. For the moment. This is closely followed by the cart mod and how well it's wicking.
Right now, my Chuck is kicking ..... The juice is fantastic, lots of VG so massive vapor production, and the cart is wicking perfectly. The cart on the Prodigy is acting wonky and won't feed properly. But pretty soon it will work perfectly, once I fiddle with it a bit, and I will love my Prodigy again.
So what's my favorite big-battery mod? The one with the good juice that's feeding correctly, is comfortable to hold with a good switch, that has venting holes, and adjustable airflow, that has huge mAh... HOLY CRAP, not one single mod in the fricking planet has all of that. What a bummer.
- Prodigy
- Protege
- Chuck
- Lil Chuck
- VP1
- VP2
- Multi-Volt 2.0
- Silver Bullet
And 3 more one the way - though two are identical 5v GLVs, so they count as one I guess. Oh yeah, and a Puresmoker USB passthrough - not battery-powered, but the effect is the same.
The idea of one mod producing more/better vapor over another mod is highly dependent on a number of factors that have nothing to do with the mod. Atomizer model, atomizer age, atomizer cleanliness, cartridge feed system (ie; polyfill, PTB, RFP, Plug, etc), how well the cartridge feed system is working at that moment in time, the juice and the amount of each ingredient, the battery type (relating to mAh mainly), your mood (yes, I said your mood, something that influences your emotions about everything you do), and I bet I'm missing many things.
And finally, we get around to the mod itself.
IMHO, there are three things about a mod that influence the vaping experience:
1. The design (including material and it's resistance)
2. Voltage
3. How long the mod has been owned. It's a scientific fact that 1-day-old mods produce FAR more vapor than mods owned for anything longer than a week. OK, just kidding about this "scientific fact". But the novelty of a new mod has a HUGE influence on the owner.
I see a lot of earlier posts about how well one mod conducts electricity over another, but nobody has bothered to test the resistance. How about it? Anyone with a multi-meter care to test the resistance of their mods? I have a multi-meter at home, and I can try some measurements, but I have to admit some ignorance: Will the battery matter? I'd think that one would have to replace the battery with something that has Zero resistance, or close to it. Anyone?
I think much of the value of a mod comes from it's design - the portion that has absolutely nothing to do with vapor production. How's the balance when you hold it? How's the switch position? Is the switch easy to press? Comfortable to press? It the device easy to clean? Is it flood-proof? Does it roll when you lie it down? Can it stand on end with stability? How's the weight? What battery does it take? (This is huge, IMHO. mAh and a battery's ability to maintain voltage are paramount to the vaping experience. Give me a 18650 any day of the week.) Are the heads changeable (ie; can I swap the 510 for a 901 or an 801)? Are they easy to change? Does the mod have adjustable airflow? Does it have built in venting holes in case of battery disasters?
The title of this thread is "High Voltage Mods" but I haven't seen a single post concerning voltage. I vape a 5v Prodigy and a 3.7v Chuck side-by-side. I hit one when the other is cooling down, resting, and wicking. Which one do I like better? It totally depends "on a number of factors that have nothing to do with the mod." (See the list I posted above.) The juice is #1 - if the juice is tasty, I like that mod better. For the moment. This is closely followed by the cart mod and how well it's wicking.
Right now, my Chuck is kicking ..... The juice is fantastic, lots of VG so massive vapor production, and the cart is wicking perfectly. The cart on the Prodigy is acting wonky and won't feed properly. But pretty soon it will work perfectly, once I fiddle with it a bit, and I will love my Prodigy again.
So what's my favorite big-battery mod? The one with the good juice that's feeding correctly, is comfortable to hold with a good switch, that has venting holes, and adjustable airflow, that has huge mAh... HOLY CRAP, not one single mod in the fricking planet has all of that. What a bummer.
I think much of the value of a mod comes from it's design - the portion that has absolutely nothing to do with vapor production. How's the balance when you hold it? How's the switch position? Is the switch easy to press? Comfortable to press? It the device easy to clean? Is it flood-proof? Does it roll when you lie it down? Can it stand on end with stability? How's the weight? What battery does it take? (This is huge, IMHO. mAh and a battery's ability to maintain voltage are paramount to the vaping experience. Give me a 18650 any day of the week.) Are the heads changeable (ie; can I swap the 510 for a 901 or an 801)? Are they easy to change? Does the mod have adjustable airflow? Does it have built in venting holes in case of battery disasters?I think the tactile feel that Scottes outlined is most important to me. I've got a Protege that I think is great. My JS feels good in my hand but the button pressure required can become tiring. I went a little nuts last week and in one day I ordered a Little Chuck, BB and another Protege and I'm looking forward to trying them all
One of my favorites, too. Great balance, great feel in your hand, great switch.
But really, maybe I should try to compare all of these over the weekend. My GLV should be here, too. Maybe my Super-T shortly after, so I could follow up when that comes in.
I'll see if I get some time this weekend to review all of them, and perhaps my wife can join in with her thoughts, too.
Thanks for the mention about how comfortable the switch is. I found that using a manual 901 battery or manual 901 passthru left little 'dents' in my fingertips because I had to press the buttons so hard, where my Chucks LOOK like a very uncomfortable switch are extremely comfortable, requiring almost no pressure to activate the switch.
It's great to be able to read everyone's opinion. I am still trying to figure which model to buy for my first mod. Leaning towards either a Bartleby or a Chuck.
I have both, and they're both really great. If I had to choose one, I would definitely go for the Chuck (obviously) because you don't have to worry about them breaking into many little plastic pieces if you drop it on a hard surface. That, plus the 2+ days of battery life and the 1 year warranty.
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