Lots of questions/need suggestions

[Gragas]

So I have been vaping for about 5 months now using the itaste vv3. It has been very helpful in my goal to quit smoking and I haven't smoked since I got it. But I want to get something new and upgrade to a mechanical mod. It seems a lot more complicated with having to build coils and with so many options. So if I could have some help answering these questions / concerns that would be nice.

I would like to spend no more than 200-300 for everything.
I still don't understand what parts I need to buy to complete the mod.
Should I get a clone or not.
I really enjoy the tank concept rather than having to drip constantly and is it possible for mods.

Thanks.
Im sure I have more questions but can't remember then right now.

 

[StrafeMalone]

I would like to spend no more than 200-300 for everything.
If you get a clone then this should be no problem

I still don't understand what parts I need to buy to complete the mod.
Mod, batteries, battery charger, and an atomizer unit.

Should I get a clone or not.
See first answer

I really enjoy the tank concept rather than having to drip constantly and is it possible for mods.
I have several friends that use tanks on mech mods. Just make sure you get a 510 compatible tank or a 510 to ego adapter.

 

[Gragas]

Is there a huge difference in quality between a clone and original?
Any suggestions to best possible clones or originals within my price range?

 

[zmbgzus]

Gratz.
1) Check out one of the many threads on mechs and dripping here. It'll save time.
2) Clones can work as well as originals at a fraction of the cost.
3) RDA/RBA is not overly complicated.
4) Several attys do have tank abilities. However, I'd suggest something like the 3D atty. Push down, auto fills the wicking.
5) I buy direct from China. You can purchase several entire setups for less than $200 with shipping by shopping around. (Mod, battery, and atty) (I buy 5 at a time and sell the extras)
6) Parts: Mod, battery, atomizer, A1 Kanthol Wire, Unbleached organic cotton balls, (wax free hemp, unbleached yarn work too) Mini screwdriver, small wire snips (I use nail clippers), ohm reader (digital multimeter works too) container to put supplies in.

I'm sure that others have suggestions. Shop around, research, enjoy.

My final suggestion: follow the link on my signature below. Feel free to pm questions, I respond as quickly as possible.

 

[Jscheiben]

I've heard mixed opinions on authentic and clone mechs. Some feel that some of the clones actually perform better than the authentics. I myself use clones and have no issues with them, granted I have not tried the authentic versions of the ones I have(Nemesis and Maraxus clones). As a warning mechs are unregulated mods so they will fire regardless of what you put on them. This being said if you get into rebuilding your own coils get an understanding of ohms law when running on a mech and get reliable batteries for it. Last thing we want is for you to try and pull too many amps and the battery vents which is a very BAD thing. If you stick with prebuilt atomizers and the tank system then you shouldn't have to worry about it. Feel free to correct me anyone if i'm way off base here.

 

[David Charles]

I am very new to vaping, coming up on two months, but I am having great luck with a Puck and a Taifun GT. I had a bunch of AA rechargeable batteries lying around and chargers for them so just buying the Puck parts, 34 gauge nichrome, cotton and the Taifun clone probably set me back fifty or sixty bucks. This works great and lasts all day! (I already had a good volt meter)

 

[Bronze]

Get a Provari and a Kayfun Lite. Aprox cost = $300 includes batteries and charger.

It's the pinnacle of vaping. And you'll quit wasting money on inferior contraptions. Go for the gusto now because sooner or later that's where you're going to end up. You've been vaping long enough to know it will stick so do it right now.

 

[realsis]

Hi I am also just learning to rebuild and about mechanical mods but I think I can be of some help. Many may not share my view on this and that's ok, this is why we are all different but I can't see spending 250 dollars for a name brand when a clone is perfectly fine and although not as high of quality, can get the job done nicely. I ordered a nemesis clone for myself. Depending on your mod there are a couple of things you will need specific to the mod and that's batteries of course and theyou are all not created equal. You will likely want a IMR and you can read online the differences. If you want to control the watts on your mod or volts you might think about getting a kick. It's a small adjustable device that allows you to control watts. There is a kick for voltage as well. My kick is for wattage. To build your coils you will need a ohm tester. They make 510 threaded ones that you can screw on to. My tester one side does watts the other side volts. You will need wire and wick depending on your build you might need stain less steel mesh as well. What kind of RBA you get and your build you want to do will determine the materials. You will want to learn and understand ohms law. You will also need a battery recharger you might want organic cotton as well for your wicking. I think that should get you started. I hope I didn't forget anything. Like I said I'm new and learning as well. I hope this helps out and best wishes

 

[StrafeMalone]

Is there a huge difference in quality between a clone and original?
Any suggestions to best possible clones or originals within my price range?

There can be. Most of the time it is minor and cosmetic, some times it can be bad. I would check with any local shops you might have then surf the web a bit. Always read reviews and such.

 

[djsvapour]

Tonight I am vaping on a SID with a Kayfun lite.

I could put in on a Nemesis - it would be more or less the same (power).

I'm not getting a Provari, as my road is getting shorter as I travel down the lower nicotine route.

If I was doing it all again, and planning on doing my 2 years from 24mg to zero, I would actually buy a Provari.

 

[Vaslovik]

I was about 5 weeks into vaping when I got my first mech. I made the mistake of putting a Kanger Protank on it and found myself rebuilding Kanger coil heads every day, and going through them lickety-split. Obviously it was RBA time, so I got an AGA-T2 and learned to build it with the help of PBusardo, who taught me the basic skills of building RBA's in his videos on YouTube. It was a huge improvement in my vaping experience! Four mechs and two RBA's later I'm vaping on a Nemesis clone topped with an RSST, and loving it! I make mesh wicks to pass time, and coil for .7 ohms with 26 kanthal. I've pretty much settled into that and making my own juice. I'm happy where I'm at.

Nothing but nothing vapes like a well set up RBA, and I don't care what anyone else on here says, genesis RBA's are where it's at.

 

[Bronze]

I was about 5 weeks into vaping when I got my first mech. I made the mistake of putting a Kanger Protank on it and found myself rebuilding Kanger coil heads every day, and going through them lickety-split. Obviously it was RBA time, so I got an AGA-T2 and learned to build it with the help of PBusardo, who taught me the basic skills of building RBA's in his videos on YouTube. It was a huge improvement in my vaping experience! Four mechs and two RBA's later I'm vaping on a Nemesis clone topped with an RSST, and loving it! I make mesh wicks to pass time, and coil for .7 ohms with 26 kanthal. I've pretty much settled into that and making my own juice. I'm happy where I'm at.

Nothing but nothing vapes like a well set up RBA, and I don't care what anyone else on here says, genesis RBA's are where it's at.

With all due respect, Genny devices are dinosaurs.

 

[slappy3139]

yeah, I gotta genny sitting over here collecting dust.

 

[Bronze]

yeah, I gotta genny sitting over here collecting dust.

I sold mine before the glut hit the classies. The genny supplies line he bottom of my bone box.

 

[edyle]

So I have been vaping for about 5 months now using the itaste vv3. It has been very helpful in my goal to quit smoking and I haven't smoked since I got it. But I want to get something new and upgrade to a mechanical mod. It seems a lot more complicated with having to build coils and with so many options. So if I could have some help answering these questions / concerns that would be nice.

I would like to spend no more than 200-300 for everything.
I still don't understand what parts I need to buy to complete the mod.
Should I get a clone or not.
I really enjoy the tank concept rather than having to drip constantly and is it possible for mods.

Thanks.
Im sure I have more questions but can't remember then right now.

A mech mod is just a battery tube with a 510 thread; is that what you want, or did you mean you want a mod where you can change the batteries?

I use a vamo. Also have a zmax.
The popular rebuildable tank seems to be the kayfun.


Try to get yourself a glass tank.

 

[edyle]

Is there a huge difference in quality between a clone and original?
Any suggestions to best possible clones or originals within my price range?

Hang on to your money a bit longer until you figure out your answer to that question.


(Is it deja vu? Feels like I saw that question a couple days ago too. still dumbfounded by it)

 

[p7willm]

I have gone through a lot of the stuff and what I do has changed over time. Oh, this is me your mileage may vary.

Clones have two major advantages, they cost less and you can get them. I have been trying to get a real stingray and there is no way to do it. On the minus side I have seen real mods and they ARE nicer than a clone. Is it worth $200 for smooth threads and other little things? That is really up to you.

I got some mechanicals because I liked how they looked, still do. But now I am starting to think it is better to feel good than look good.

Several people have recommended the provari and I will second that. It is a fine mod, real, and most important you can get one easily.

You might try something like a nautilus atty for the simplicity (just screw in a new coil) That might be what you like. I like it but I am liking a rebuildable more now.

Sitting in my living room watching TV I sometimes drip. I would never think of going through the trouble when I am out and about.

Good luck on your journey.

 

[slappy3139]

I sold mine before the glut hit the classies. The genny supplies line he bottom of my bone box.

who knows, maybe I'll use it again one day, just too fiddly for me, and I find my kayfuns perform better anyway.

 

[Bronze]

who knows, maybe I'll use it again one day, just too fiddly for me, and I find my kayfuns perform better anyway.

Gennys are way too finicky. Kayfuns were a God send. Can't believe I spent all that time screwing around with mesh...oxidizing, rolling, oxidizing, rolling, oxidizing, rolling, wrapping, hotspots, unwrapping, rewrapping, hotspots, rewrapping, hotspots, more unwrapping and re-re-rewrapping. I'm almost embarrassed.

 

[Fir3b1rd]

If you don't have the desire to drip then honestly there isn't much of a point in getting a mech mod. Most tank systems fire better between 1-1.5 ohm- in my experience.
A Provari as someone said above truly is the top tier of vaping. Allot of people are quick to pint out that it doesn't fire below 0.8 ohm or go above 15W which is true; but if you're not going to drip and just want pure flavor out of a tank system going beyond those limitations won't enhance the vaping experience. I went through all sorts of research in April before I bought my upgrade from an mvp2 and ended up- begrudgingly at first- getting a Provari. I was mad that I spent that kind of money on a mod till I put the tank on and my first drag. The thing does everything you're gonna want it to do and more.
It really is the best mod out there- no it's not flashy, no it's not the highest technology, no you can't push a thousand watts.
Yes it will fire every time you want it to
Yes it will fire exactly what you want it to
Yes you can run It over with a tank and it will work
Yes it had a great warranty and a co that stands behind its product.
Something to be said about a product that works every time you want it to with zero maintenance required.

All that said if you want to get into dripping and subohming than you want to go with a mech mod, and I know nothing about those. Some of the other cats on here will have much better advice for your
Good luck though on your quest