How does the different material affect the voltage?
Are full SS mech better than brass chromed?
Are full SS mech better than brass chromed?
Mechanical... Chrome vs Stainless Steel
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There's so much metal in the mod body, its resistance is negligible. Though I prefer aluminum, since it's far lighter than both brass and SS.
I've been reading lately that people are sanding down the contacts on the inside of The Natural (a mechanical mod) because the manufacturer supposedly even chromed the inside!
But, as long as the chrome is only on the outside, all should be well.
But, as long as the chrome is only on the outside, all should be well.
I prefer the durability of stainless cause if I drop it I would rather my carto, atty, etc. to break off and not my PV's threads it's cheaper that way. Now if your delivery device is also stainless steel than it's a crap shoot but still better than aluminum PV with a stainless tank that would surely ruin the threads on the PV.
actually the case material plays an important part with the voltage, as with a mechanical mod the body is your ground so if it can't flow properly the mod will not work as it should if it works at all
Actually it's the metals that actually touch the battery that can make a huge difference (contacts), but ask the ZEN folks about the copper screws if you think the metals used doesn't make a difference elsewhere. Any VV type PV worth it's salt should self adjust for any internal resistance, but mechanical mods can't. Ask those that bought an Apollo a year or so ago about the SS switches. The metal used to make the actual tube shouldn't make a big enough difference to ever notice, but the same metals used elsewhere in the PV could make the difference of working or not working at all.
Having had both SS and chrome PV's, I like the SS. The chrome is a finger print magnet, and feels slippery.
Having had both SS and chrome PV's, I like the SS. The chrome is a finger print magnet, and feels slippery.
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Chrome is a coating that can chip and flake if dinged. Aluminum is generally too soft to resist dings. Stainless steel is solid through and through and will look far better in a year or two than either of the above. The down side is that is heavier, but it doesn't take long for SS to feel normal. Anything else feels like a toy after handling a SS mod.
If SS is good enough to withstand the pressures in a firearm, it's good enough for my ecig mod tube.
If SS is good enough to withstand the pressures in a firearm, it's good enough for my ecig mod tube.
I don't know of any SS PV's with a 5-10mm wall thickness, so I doubt that you would find any that could withstand the pressures of a firearm.
As in regards to the housing, either of the two have no effect on the voltage. It's just aesthetics.
I challenge any of those who doubt aluminum to ding this by any means related to vaping up to and including dropping on concrete and driving over it with an SUV.
i personally prefer the feel of ss mods. the chrome plated brass stuff just has a fake metal type feel to me. maybe its the weight of it but i know after some wear and tear ss mods hold up a lot better imho.
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