Mechanical mods and why?

[guesswhoy0]

Thanks everyone for your replies! Seeing both sides of the spectrum is definitely helping my decision.

My only problem that I could think of with the mechanical mods is that the quality of vape would drop as my battery dies and I'm not too sure if I would be a fan of that. However, if I do end up getting a mod it's something that I will figure out if I can tolerate

 

[TheSneakerHoarder]

I want to be able to dunk my mod into water (accidents do happen) and be able to dry it off and continue using it.

Since I use a RBA, I make my coils to whatever ohm I desire. Simple, controllable, sturdy, and reliable. I'd never go digital because I do not baby my APV. It is there is make vapor, and I see little use in coddling a solid SS mod. Used and abused but NEVER fails.

 

[tj99959]

Thanks everyone for your replies! Seeing both sides of the spectrum is definitely helping my decision.

My only problem that I could think of with the mechanical mods is that the quality of vape would drop as my battery dies and I'm not too sure if I would be a fan of that. However, if I do end up getting a mod it's something that I will figure out if I can tolerate

Quality batteries take care of most of that. High drain IMR's have a lot flatter curve than Li Ion batteries. About the only time I really notice the drop off is after I should have already swaped out the battery. The size of the battery also makes a difference. You will notice the drop off much more with a little 10440 or 14500 battery, but you will probably only notice the drop off on a 26650 sometime next week.

 

[brando4905]

Thanks everyone for your replies! Seeing both sides of the spectrum is definitely helping my decision.

My only problem that I could think of with the mechanical mods is that the quality of vape would drop as my battery dies and I'm not too sure if I would be a fan of that. However, if I do end up getting a mod it's something that I will figure out if I can tolerate

I'm a mechanical fan. I am way more comfortable with something I can fix if need be. I'll put a 18650 in a mech mod in the morning and be fine all day and and all night, with no notice of voltage drop. This is with a 2.0 ohm carto. And I'm using cheaper protected Trustfires.

 

[junkman]

When you apply power, how hard or soft you draw, and how you set up the air flow are all part of the 'finesse' of using a mechanical mod. It all become quite natural.

I am not sure what you mean. Why can't the same technique be applied to a regulated mod?

I think each has it's place, but I don't see how you can possibly have more control with a mechanical mod.

 

[martinc]

That is the beauty of my Svomestos...if the Nivel module ever fail,I can just switch to the 510 cap and std bottom switch and keep on vapin`

 

[myyrkezaan]

I am not sure what you mean. Why can't the same technique be applied to a regulated mod?

I think each has it's place, but I don't see how you can possibly have more control with a mechanical mod.

Lower ohm coils.

 

[unloaded]

With a mech mod, you could run a 1 ohm coil at 7.4v for an almost 55 watt vape. That is if you wanted to. A lot of people forget you can manipulate the voltage as easy as you can the resistance. It doesn't take long to find a combo that suits you and that is repeatable and dependable.

 

[kimbo55]

Craftsmanship and collectability is a big reason. Some can even be an investment. Seen some sell for twice the original cost.

 

[Doglips]

I went to mechanical, the Omega, because I kept breaking PVs like the bolt, rough stack and box mods. In my line of work and being klutz on top of that, stuff gets banged around, dirty, and wet. I went mechanical mainly because I did not see a VV device surviving very long. I got tired of ordering a new switch or switches every other week...So the mechanical mod is my take to work PV. I took my VAMO to work and dropped it..it survived, but lets face it a few more good drops and $60 gone....like others have said..my mechanical gets wet dry it out and vape on. Not much to brake if I drop it....yes I'm sure Ill eventual destroy it, but it will take some time...nothing is Doglips proof. When I get home, I do enjoy being able the jack up the power on my VV, but for me, mechanical mod is the way to go for me at work.

 

[Orobas]

so hey guys. I'm putting serious thought into my "vape-ocalypse" stash of stuff.

What's a decent affordable mechanical mod to get? I'm not under the delusion my ego collection will last forever..~

 

[2GLR]

My Poldiac never gave me an E1 error. My Poldiac never blinked at me when there was still a good bit of life left in my battery. My Poldiac lets me burn in my coils, and oxidize the mesh as I adjust them. My Poldiac will never have a smashed in insulator causing me to get errors.
With my coil set at 1.2 ohms, I don't see a drop in performance until the battery needs charging.
I still have to clean contacts like I did with my Provari and Lavatubes.
My Provari is still great, but honestly I have only used it as a holder for my spare DID in the last 2 weeks while I am vaping with my Temon and Poldiac.

 

[junkman]

Lower ohm coils.

The original comment was that he had more control over every individual puff. His examples were all things that had nothing to do with whether the mod was regulated or full mech.

As I said there is a place for each type. Your example would fit here in that if you want to run super low R coils use a mech.

 

[Pete54]

Using Genesis RBA's has brought me back to mech mods. I was a diehard Provari user because I wanted regulated voltage. I now wrap a 1.0Ω coil and find that the vape goes from amazing, on a freshly charged battery (16.8 watts), to great at 3.6 volts (13 watts). Knowing when to change the battery becomes second nature. Haven't used my Provari since I received my Poldiac.

 

[Heavyrocker]

I bought a legacy with a kick as my back up and insurance policy to my variable power mods. I wanted to have a device that I know will last forever in case the FDA destroys the industry.

It isn't my favorite device as I find the button activation a bit uncomfortable and even though it is variable power with the kick, it is more difficult to adjust the power than a true variable power device (although the legacy's design offers easy access to the kick

I don't use it much, but it sits there waiting as insurance that, combined with my RBAs, I will not have to ever worry about the availability of a device, no matter what happens in the industry.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Using Genesis RBA's has brought me back to mech mods. I was a diehard Provari user because I wanted regulated voltage. I now wrap a 1.0Ω coil and find that the vape goes from amazing, on a freshly charged battery (16.8 watts), to great at 3.6 volts (13 watts). Knowing when to change the battery becomes second nature. Haven't used my Provari since I received my Poldiac.

Would you think the Smoktech telescope is ok,i am looking at the vamo too,but i test drove the tele and loved it.

 

[Pete54]

Would you think the Smoktech telescope is ok,i am looking at the vamo too,but i test drove the tele and loved it.

This is my opinion only. If you are not using an ultra low ohm coil below 1.0Ω (which would be just about every mass produced carto/clearo or atty), I would definitely go VV or VW. Personally I think they are equally good systems. Now as far as the two devices you mentioned, if short term finances are an over-riding consideration then either one is a good choice. If you can afford to spend more, or if you are more interested in getting a device that will last years without an issue, or if customer service and quick repair (if needed) are more important to you, I'd buy a Provari. While the mods you mentioned essentially do the same thing as a Provari, they are certainly not as trouble free!

 

[guesswhoy0]

So maybe this will help my decision making... I use RBAs and cartos. With my RBAs I tend to make my wrap my coils at around 1.6-2.0 ohms. People say that if you build a 1.0 ohm coil with a fully charged battery it would be vape like a champ.

Are there any people here who use RBAs with the low resistance coil with their mod? If so, is it on par with your vape standards?

 

[Heavyrocker]

This is my opinion only. If you are not using an ultra low ohm coil below 1.0Ω (which would be just about every mass produced carto/clearo or atty), I would definitely go VV or VW. Personally I think they are equally good systems. Now as far as the two devices you mentioned, if short term finances are an over-riding consideration then either one is a good choice. If you can afford to spend more, or if you are more interested in getting a device that will last years without an issue, or if customer service and quick repair (if needed) are more important to you, I'd buy a Provari. While the mods you mentioned essentially do the same thing as a Provari, they are certainly not as trouble free!

Thank you,my mind is made up,im goona buy both,the vamo and the tele,this way ill have double back up as i already have 3 ego batts. I must admit tho,this ecig hobby is not cheap.

 

[Heavyrocker]

If im vaping joytech egoc`s with nova tanks and im getting good taste and vapour,well if i get a telescope with a bigger 1850 or a 1865 batt,im sure all will be even better,how can ya go wrong?