Well I own a Tesla Steampunk as of right now and I'm thinking of buying a Vgod Elite 1:1. My question is does a Mech mod firing at 30w produce same vapour as my tesla firing at 30w? Because it doesn't make sense to me, why do people use mech mod if they can just get regulated mod and they will have an adjustable wattage (less hassle). So again, main question does mech mod firing at 30w produce same vapour and flavor with regulated mod firing at 30w?
Mech mod vs regulated mod
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stick with the regulated mod for now Cedric, others will post as to the differences but suffice it to say a little more experience is needed in order to be safe , best to you, and welcome to ECF
Yeah I agree with @BackDoc, stick with regulated Mod's for now until you have a firm concept of Mech's.
First off with Mech's you focus on Amps and Volts, we mech users really don't even pay attention to Watts.
Why are we fans of Mech's, for me and a lot of others Mech's provide a much smoother Vape. Plus we enjoy greatly the satisfaction of getting the right build.
There are a lot of other reasons, these are only a couple.
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Thanks for the answers! I'm just trying to experiment and trying to compare with my analogy above. Thank you guys anyway!
Another question tho, can i still produce huge vapour with regulated mod? Specifically Tesla Steampunk Mod.
The mod is just a power source.
All mods are.
Your build and airflow are more relevant to clouds than the power supply.
My current build is dual coil. Clapton wire 0.5 i think ss core and kanthal wrapped around. 8loops on a 3mm guide. Giving 0.38ohms resistance. Is that good enough? Any recommendations?
If you're using it on the Nano, start out at 35w and move up until you get a comfortable vape.
Mech mods work better with single strand coils.
For mech mods, I wrap 5 wraps of 26g kanthal on a 2.5mm jig. Comes out to .28-.32 depending on leg length.
The Pro's & Cons of Regulated vs Mechanical Mods:
Regulated Pro's:
The battery power to the atomizer is controlled (or regulated) to stay the same throughout the battery charge, from a fully charged battery until fully discharged.
The power can be adjusted to increase or decrease the voltage by the user, allowing the user to change their vaping experience.
Has built-in protective circuitry against atomizer short circuits, shorts in the 510 connector, or fire button; accidentally putting the battery in backwards; over discharging
the battery; accidentally pressing the fire button too long (auto cutoff timer); and over-heating of the processor.
Has built-in battery voltage and atomizer resistance meters to check battery voltage status and the ohm rating of the coil.
Regulated Cons:
Generally speaking, may not be as well made or as durable over time compared to a mech. Electrical components may fail over time or from physical abuse.
Unless it is a "high wattage" regulated mod, will not be able to fire a sub-ohm resistance coil.
Mechanical Pro's:
Generally speaking, are made to be more durable and able to withstand some physical abuse. No electronic components to fail.
Mechs are able to fire sub-ohm coils because there is no protection circuitry or processor amp limits to prohibit it.
Many mechs are machined to be quite beautiful, nearly art pieces. Many are manufactured in a limited run, in limited quantities, and inscribed with the number on the mod. To see a few examples of these beautiful mechs, go to the very end of this blog.
Why do people choose a mech over regulated?
Mechanical Cons:
No protection circuitry. This is the big one for beginners. The new user must always be aware of the signs of a short circuit, which could cause the battery to vent into thermal runaway. The mod must have ventilation holes in case you experience a venting episode and which should prevent your mod from becoming an exploding pipe bomb.
No voltage regulation of the battery. As the battery drains from use, the vape quality will diminish.
Some mechanical mods allow the use of a drop-in processor module often known as a "Kick". A Kick converts a mechanical mod into a regulated mod allowing for power regulation and some protection features.
A Beginner's Guide to Your First Mechanical Mod
Regulated Pro's:
The battery power to the atomizer is controlled (or regulated) to stay the same throughout the battery charge, from a fully charged battery until fully discharged.
The power can be adjusted to increase or decrease the voltage by the user, allowing the user to change their vaping experience.
Has built-in protective circuitry against atomizer short circuits, shorts in the 510 connector, or fire button; accidentally putting the battery in backwards; over discharging
the battery; accidentally pressing the fire button too long (auto cutoff timer); and over-heating of the processor.
Has built-in battery voltage and atomizer resistance meters to check battery voltage status and the ohm rating of the coil.
Regulated Cons:
Generally speaking, may not be as well made or as durable over time compared to a mech. Electrical components may fail over time or from physical abuse.
Unless it is a "high wattage" regulated mod, will not be able to fire a sub-ohm resistance coil.
Mechanical Pro's:
Generally speaking, are made to be more durable and able to withstand some physical abuse. No electronic components to fail.
Mechs are able to fire sub-ohm coils because there is no protection circuitry or processor amp limits to prohibit it.
Many mechs are machined to be quite beautiful, nearly art pieces. Many are manufactured in a limited run, in limited quantities, and inscribed with the number on the mod. To see a few examples of these beautiful mechs, go to the very end of this blog.
Why do people choose a mech over regulated?
Mechanical Cons:
No protection circuitry. This is the big one for beginners. The new user must always be aware of the signs of a short circuit, which could cause the battery to vent into thermal runaway. The mod must have ventilation holes in case you experience a venting episode and which should prevent your mod from becoming an exploding pipe bomb.
No voltage regulation of the battery. As the battery drains from use, the vape quality will diminish.
Some mechanical mods allow the use of a drop-in processor module often known as a "Kick". A Kick converts a mechanical mod into a regulated mod allowing for power regulation and some protection features.
A Beginner's Guide to Your First Mechanical Mod
Depends greatly on the gauge of the wrapping wire, 36g on up works wonderful and the heat retention is negligible.
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The outer wraps are heated by the inner wire.
Thats why they have a longer ramp up time.
Its alot of metal and the wrap acts as a heat sink.
Obviously thinner/different wire will affect how much this alters the end vape, and using the build on a higher powered regulated device will make up for the inefficiency of the build.
Like I said, it varies greatly. 36g on up wrapping wire the cons you list is negligible.
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