I want to try out RDAs/mechs ... is this an ok starting point?

[Golem]

Hi guys n' gals

As said above, I want to get into rebuilding and mechanical mods. For learning purposes mostly, as I have a MVP2/Evod set-up that works great. But I like to tinker

I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money, so I turned my head towards Fasttechs stuff (I'm not in a hurry either )

So I've found these products and want to ask you if you have any input?

mod: A TVS brass-thing. I like brass, but consider the K100 as it seems popular and abround the same price. $17.38 TVS Mechanical MOD / E-Cigarette Battery Compartment - gold / brass at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

rda: The Igo-L or the Igo-W. Any thoughts on which one?

Charger: I know its cheap, but I can always get a better one later. This will probably do for a cheap kit $5.58 2*18650 Lithium Li-Ion Battery Charger (EU) - 110V~240V at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

The batteries I will get from a US source.

I'm mostly interested in if anyone has tried the mod itself, and if its any good?

 

[polpol]

I'm using a tvs brass with the igoL. very satisfied.

Try and get a better charger, maybe a nitecore for 20? Or a trustfire for less than 10. (Not familiar with the one you listed)

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[Cjax]

Your mod choice is probly fine, though there are others I like way more on FT, but that's just a personal preference. The atty choices are both good for a starter RBA, especially if you are just learning to wrap coils. A dripper is definitely the way to go. The charger you link is another matter entirely. First off, it has a euro plug, so it won't work in the US. Secondly, it's just a cheap no-name charger. Not something I'd trust when battery safety is your first concern when using a mech. I'd get this one. It's 10 bucks more, but it's a proven reliable workhorse. It is a smart charger, meaning it has a lot of safety features built into it to protect your batteries from things such as overcharging and such. just my

Edit: haha, polpol beat me to it. but yeah, get the 2 bay nitecore from my link.

 

[Golem]

Thanks guys

Oh, forgot to mention, that I'll be taking the stuff back to Europe(Denmark) with me. I'm just in the US for school right now hence the EU plug.

I'll get the charger you suggested Cjax - Won't have no explosions

 

[Cjax]

When I got my nitecore, it came with a US plug AND a eu adapter, but it was from amazon, not FT. They do have both versions, though

 

[Golem]

I'm using a tvs brass with the igoL. very satisfied.

Try and get a better charger, maybe a nitecore for 20? Or a trustfire for less than 10. (Not familiar with the one you listed)

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How is the finish on it? Some say its gold plated on top of the brass?

 

[polpol]

Mine doesn't seem too be plated. (Didn't get it from ft) on a different thread, someone said it's copper underneath. I haven't seen any evidence of it on mine.

And don't expect it to be shiny, unless you plan on polishing every other day

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[Golem]

iGo w and Mechanical Mods Kit Build Your Own Personal Mod Kit | eBay

I found this on eBay, and it seems like a good deal (also ships from the US). Is the Efest battery an ok brand?

Edit: I'd buy a quality charger somewhere else, since they don't specify which charger they supply

 

[polpol]

Efest imr aren't bad. 10A.

Edit:
Looked at the link you gave, removing the battery takes off about $8. A brass sentinel and igoW for 28 sounds about right.

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[Golem]

Thanks man