Ive been running a kanger evod starter kit but am looking to get into building. What would a decent mechanical mod be for a first timer? There's so many brands out there. Ive heard bad things about clones but the price is appealing...
Looking for advice on a decent mech mod
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Anything works really. Look for something that catches your eye, Color preference, side button or bottom button firing, they all serve the same purpose it's just the different types of materials used to make the body and the style of connections.
A couple of the most frequently recommended are the k100 or the magneto, they're both solid to begin with at decent prices. If clones are the way you want to start, one of the better ones i have come across are the nemesis ones, namely the brass version from hcigar
As far as clones, a good place to start would be a Chi You clone made by hcigar. I have 2 that performs flawlessly and are very solid in its construction. Check it out.
If you haven't tried the nemesis, check it out
it's more convenient in terms that the adjustment for the battery is really simple without the guess workIf you haven't tried the nemesis, check it out
Ya, I have 2 Nemesis. The only issue I have with those are the switches - they IMO, are a little crunchy to me. I even tried upgrading to magnets, still crunchy. Crunch, crunch, crunch. LOL. Once you make the adjustments for the battery on the Chi, you're pretty much set unless you plan to change brands or something of that sort.
Oh man, i only somewhat get a crunch from my brass one, but only if i try pressing from the edge, the stainless one works flawlessly for me. I just posted on another thread about this and im sure you know, but make sure the pins are in real tight haha.
Ah, I agree with you on that. I was using different batteries on the chi for a while, so i did have to do the adjustments -_-
Ah, I agree with you on that. I was using different batteries on the chi for a while, so i did have to do the adjustments -_-
I own a Chi You Clone, Nemesis Clone, Magneto & a KTS (ChinaGG). All works very well with my dripper.
Magneto / Roller / KTS etc or as everyone seems to recommend a Chemesis, there are many good non klon alternatives and YouTube is your friends since nearly all mec mods have a review, my favourite at mo is the Cerberus "Nemesis" killer.
Another vote for the Magneto. I used bicycle lube on all the threads so they spun freely and it feels like a much more solid device. I also used a drop on the firing button on the bottom and that made a world of difference as well.
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Took another look at my Nemis after posting on this thread. Ya, it's a good one - get the Chi and the Nemi clones! The crunching does go away if you tighten the switch side well. Thanks for the tip 500wordpicture.
Thanks for the advice all! still getting used to the forum but think it will be an awesome resource for the hot vape tipz
Since no one mentioned it, stay away from clone mods with aluminum top caps, they have a tendency to strip the 510 threads.
The nemesis clone is a great mod and probably the most used out of the 8 mechanical mods I own. However If you dont want a clone a smoktech Magneto is the way to go. Telescopic, smooth magnetic button, just make sure to buy one with an adjustable 510 connection.
I have 6 mechanical mods and i use the nemesis, the gus lord and the gus kiss evently. Lord and kiss are telescopic and i upgraded the nemesis with magnets, which are working great!
If you are on a budget and don't mind clones, look at the fasttech Launcher V2 clone. Under $20 and it is my favorite mech at the moment. Solid copper pins, good smooth threads, heavy duty construction with good materials... the only drawback I can think of is that the top cap is tapered and does not blend seamlessly my Kayfun 3.1 atomizer (also a Hcigar clone).
I also own Hcigar clones of the Sentinel M16 and King SS... and bought two Smok Magnetos (given as gifts to family members). The Hcigar clones are excellent, but cost more without providing any significant benefit over the Launcher. The Magneto is pretty good, but not as good quality (construction, materials, voltage drop) as the others.
I also own Hcigar clones of the Sentinel M16 and King SS... and bought two Smok Magnetos (given as gifts to family members). The Hcigar clones are excellent, but cost more without providing any significant benefit over the Launcher. The Magneto is pretty good, but not as good quality (construction, materials, voltage drop) as the others.
A good friend of mine had the exact same problem with his Nemi....Then he figured out that if you remove the beauty ring from the mod, the crunchy throw of the switch is gone. Its a rock solid switch now and re-fell in love with his Nemi clone.
Greetings Steve, welcome to the forum. I haven't looked back, since getting my first mech (although I still use my regulated mod regularly).
Now that you have 5+ posts on ECF, if you become a verified member, you can check out the classifieds, and get a higher end mech at a really decent price. I got one of mine that way, and am really happy with it.
-- Glenn
Now that you have 5+ posts on ECF, if you become a verified member, you can check out the classifieds, and get a higher end mech at a really decent price. I got one of mine that way, and am really happy with it.
-- Glenn
A lot of people...myself included...somehow think that moving to mechanical mod is going to improve the vape experience. I only own one mech but I don't think it is going to help unless you get into the sub-ohm resistances. They only push out what the battery is capable of so 4.2-3.2 volts depending on how charged the battery is.
If your looking for a better vape than your current ego type battery I would probably suggest looking into a Variable Voltage (VV) mod at first. Even something like an ego-twist for starters. The Vamo is also a fairly cheap option to get your feet wet with VV.
As for a mech this is the only one I own and it's now a bargain for only $7 Gripper Great for a stealth vape mod as well. As said I don't think moving to a mech is better...they just allow you to use sub-ohm coils which I've yet to do myself...I think what your truly after is a VV/VW mod at first.
If your looking for a better vape than your current ego type battery I would probably suggest looking into a Variable Voltage (VV) mod at first. Even something like an ego-twist for starters. The Vamo is also a fairly cheap option to get your feet wet with VV.
As for a mech this is the only one I own and it's now a bargain for only $7
Gripper Great for a stealth vape mod as well. As said I don't think moving to a mech is better...they just allow you to use sub-ohm coils which I've yet to do myself...I think what your truly after is a VV/VW mod at first.- Status
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