mech vs. box mod power
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That depends how low resistance you want to make your coils and the battery you put in the mechanical. These days, it seems easier just to keep going with the box mods.
I've never mech'd over 35 watts, but it can be done... sure.
I've never mech'd over 35 watts, but it can be done... sure.
40W is no big deal for either. The important difference is that a mech typically has few or no safety features and the vape tails off as your battery weakens.
Most mech users (but by no means all) will also be into making their own coils, because if you think of a regulated mod with electronics as being VV/VW (variable voltage and variable wattage), then you can think of a mech as variable resistance if you make your own coils.
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Most mech users (but by no means all) will also be into making their own coils, because if you think of a regulated mod with electronics as being VV/VW (variable voltage and variable wattage), then you can think of a mech as variable resistance if you make your own coils.
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I would not recommend to buy a mech mod until you are comfortable with rebuilding on regulated mod. You need a lot of experience in coil building if you want to try a mech.
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I would suggest sticking with the regulated box mod route for now - a good bit safer... mechs don't really deliver 'more' power, they just don't have a built in regulation feature other than 'on' and 'not on'... I have several mechs, one that I use regularly, but am more partial in general to my regulated box mods - safety and ease of use being some of the key features there... if you do decide to try mech mods out, do your homework - read up on the battery safety because it plays a pivotal role in safe mech mod usage
I would suggest sticking with the regulated box mod route for now - a good bit safer... mechs don't really deliver 'more' power, they just don't have a built in regulation feature other than 'on' and 'not on'... I have several mechs, one that I use regularly, but am more partial in general to my regulated box mods - safety and ease of use being some of the key features there... if you do decide to try mech mods out, do your homework - read up on the battery safety because it plays a pivotal role in safe mech mod usage
In general, no. Mechs were first used to get more power to the coil as back in the dark ages as regulated mods were then limited to about 15 watts of output. Now, though, you can buy regulated mods upwards of 200 watts. I'm vaping a 200W Snow Wolf as I type-- at 35 watts, mind. There are a number of reasons mechs are still fairly popular. I'm a mekkie and have been for years. The last time I bought a new mech mod was this morning, it hasn't even shipped yet
But the best possible cloud-busting power is no longer one of these reasons.ok cool, thanks guys. thank god i didnt initially go with a mech instead of the kbox
I beg to differ sir. I went from ego batteries and a Kanger Protank straight to mechs and gennies 3 weeks into vaping. I did very well with them. Two years later I'm still rolling mesh wicks and winding coils. It's a matter of doing your homework and applying yourself.
For my part I've no interest whatever in boxes, or electronics in my vape.
You'll get a more consistent vape using a regulated device, not so much with a mech mod...they're only as good as your battery voltage level, switch quality and design and a number of other factors.
I have 6 authentic mech mods collecting dust since I received my SX Mini M class, never thought this would happen, I love the look of a quality mech mod but love a better vape experience even more.
I have 6 authentic mech mods collecting dust since I received my SX Mini M class, never thought this would happen, I love the look of a quality mech mod but love a better vape experience even more.
Your experience is outstanding, but it cannot be applied to an average vaper.
If anything, I'd consider getting a mech as a back-up. Sooner or later, all regulated devices will fail, but a decent quality, properly cleaned mech mod will fire every single time. As long as your atty of choice fires reasonably well at around 3.8 volts (or whatever wattage it takes to get you there), a mech will be just fine.
As everyone else mentioned, it doesn't make sense at this point in vape technology to get a mech for more power.
As everyone else mentioned, it doesn't make sense at this point in vape technology to get a mech for more power.
Exactly right on the mech for backup, I always bring at least one mechanical to work...Electronic components fail, a well maintained mech will never let you down.
And a good quality regulated mod will never blow up in your hand or set fire to your pocket.
I've been vaping for over 2 years. I've got mechs, I've got regulated mods. I haven't touched a mech in over a year. There was a time where mechs were the only way to get a big vape as regulated mods were all limited to 15W or less. Those days are long gone now, as are the days of unreliable electronics in ecigs. Today any coil build you can safely do on a mech I can do and apply more power to and get a more consistent vape from on a regulated mod, and there's no reason why a regulated mod won't last for years if not decades of use. Sure, electronic components fail, but I doubt you drive a 1950s car out of fear that the electronics in your car are going to fail. Batteries fail and coils short, and when they do that regulated mod is far safer than your mech.
Don't kid yourself, electronic shorts create bad situations and regulated mods aren't immune, there's been a few reports with pictures of regulated box mods completely melting down...to your comment about a mech exploding in my pocket...that's highly unlikely in my case, yes I know...stuff happens, and it happens with everything, not just mech mods.
I'd be willing to bet there's been more reports of box mod meltdowns than there has been of mech tubes exploding.
Yes, we're all aware of the iStick 50W problems, but that doesn't apply to any mods other than the iStick 50W. I could point to any number of cheap, bottom of the barrel mech mod clones from China and list a plethora of problems with them as well.
I would be willing to bet that the mech mod forum here is packed full of threads started by people having problems with them.
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Sure enough, 5 threads about problems on the first page alone. And that's not counting the thread about safety concerns. Seems the claims of ultimate reliability may be a bit unfounded.
Hey, I had a regulated mod set on fire sitting in my vape stand. No, it wasn't an istick, lol!
After that experience I have kind of felt like mechs might be safer
After that experience I have kind of felt like mechs might be safer
Don't get me wrong, for daily use I recently traded in my mechs for an sx mini m class (I see by the sig that TruSound has one as well). I completely agree that it's much safer; I can get a more consistent vape while continuously monitoring my battery and my build for problems.
That being said, I don't expect it to last forever. It seems to be a very well-built mod, so yes, hopefully it will last a number of years, but realistically, even Provape has a repair center dedicated to fixing busted electronics.
When it does go down for the count, I'll probably order another regulated mod, but in the meantime, I know for a fact that even my most neglected mech will still fire every single time.
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