Mechanical mods for noob

[Dad2daBone]

Gotta give props to all the vapors helping vapors on you tube as well. Tons of videos showing how to set up different types of RBAs. When I made the transition from cartos and tanks to RBAs I Used ECF and youtube in tandem. I saw something that looked cool on youtube then found out as much info on that specific rba on ECF. Then saw what someone said about another on ECF and looked it up on youtube. RBAs are fun to play around with. Get some different types of inexpensive ones and see which types if any are rite for you. Good luck and have fun

 

[vapo jam]

Thanks guys for your help... I ordered a smoke natural, an igo l, an rsst, a kick, various aw imr batteries, 32 gauge kanthal wire, 400 mesh, 3mm silica wick... I think that should get me by... Any suggestions on a multimeter or ohm checker??? I have been using my vamo and rebuilt my first protank which ended up with a 2 ohm coil

the vamo should be enough to get you by. if you want, you can get pretty good DMM's from radio shack for not very much (think i got mine for around $10-20).

i don't think you'll have any problem with the silica, but be careful with the mesh. before you try it on the natural, i'd very highly recommend shooting for a 2 ohm coil and building the whole thing on your vamo. once you think you've gotten it right, go back and forth between firing and checking the resistance, just to make sure that no shorts pop up. also, be prepared to be very frustrated during your first mesh build, but just keep at it and you'll get it down!

 

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#5...definitely for me. Reading more than a couple of times too.

Best Mechanical for a noob?

None.

That said... You could get up to speed and not be a danger to yourself if you:

1
Get a multimeter
Learn how to use it.

2
Start rebuilding using a Dripping atty like the RDA or IGO. Our even a vivi nova... Using silica wick.

3
Start with 1.5 Ohm builds and work down over time.

4
Know the resistance of your wire.
Build a coil using the wire you have, to the resistance you want... You should know what the resistance of your finished coil will be before you make the coil and verify it afterwards with a multimeter.

5
Read... This forum... A lot.

When you think you fully understand what you are getting into....

Read it again...

6
Learn about batteries... Mah, C-rating , imr, safe chemistry, protected, etc...

7
Learn about the mods you are considering, their strengths, weaknesses, tips, tricks, etc... No mod is perfect... But there are probably a few that'll be perfect for you.

8
Then try making a coil.

LOL

I may or may not have followed all of those myself.... But I suggest anyone considering Mechanicals and RBAs, especially someone calling themself a noob, does.

The one I did really follow was reading... Lots of reading.... Enough reading that when I did get my first atty, I was comfortable making the wick/coil without following a step by step guide or video... I knew what to do... And knew, I knew what to do.

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[tnt56]

Sears or even Walmart sell multi meters. I only use my Fluk cause I used to work in an industry. Don't need anything fancy.


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[madicen]

Thanks guys for your help... I ordered a smoke natural, an igo l, an rsst, a kick, various aw imr batteries, 32 gauge kanthal wire, 400 mesh, 3mm silica wick... I think that should get me by... Any suggestions on a multimeter or ohm checker??? I have been using my vamo and rebuilt my first protank which ended up with a 2 ohm coil

Cant go wrong with one of these Cartomizer and Atomizer Ohm Meter, the only problem is finding one in stock...they go FAST when the come in, no matter which vendor it is. Best thing is to add yourself to the email notifications for each place that sells them, then jump on them as soon as one comes in. For $20 is really helps to have one that you can just screw your RBA on to and bam, you have your reading. I have multi-meters too...but I use my little ohm checker as a stand while building coils too

Just an observation about the 32g that you ordered. I'm not sure how you like your coils, but a 3/4 wrap of 32g is going to put you around 2.8-3.0 for resistance. That might be where you want to be...or it might not. Going into this as a first timer I would suggest having some 28g, 30g and even some .8 ribbon/bakero on hand...that way you can find your sweet spot. Of course this is also highly dependent on what type of mods you use as well. Me, I use mostly mechs and like my coils in the .8'ish range, using 500 mesh (70VG/30PG). That is my personal sweetspot

 

[Watchmyshoes]

Alright guys I'm back... I purchased the smoketech natural and have been running it with an 18490 w/ the kick and going between my genny and protank... It works good but it feels cheap and thrown together and the threading is terrible... Any suggestions on a better or higher end mech?? Also preferably one with a bottom fire (not a fan of the button on the side of the natural).

 

[Flyer]

I have a Smoke Telescope that was inexpensive but works great (bottom button with locking). Also have Precise + 18650 that is extremely well built. But you could buy 3 Telescope's for the price of the Precise and the vape is about the same between the two.

 

[Fury83]

Alright guys I'm back... I purchased the smoketech natural and have been running it with an 18490 w/ the kick and going between my genny and protank... It works good but it feels cheap and thrown together and the threading is terrible... Any suggestions on a better or higher end mech?? Also preferably one with a bottom fire (not a fan of the button on the side of the natural).

What's your budget?

 

[eratikmind]

The Puresmoker Legacy is probably the best built mod for a decent price, which will accommodate your current batteries.

Super T has excellent mechs, as well. Beyond that, be prepared to spend a minimum of $200.00 and settle in for a long wait.


- Andy . . . Don't let the Ciggieman getcha . . . Vape'em.

 

[flintlock62]

If it works, it's a Fluke!

Sears or even Walmart sell multi meters. I only use my Fluk cause I used to work in an industry. Don't need anything fancy.


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[Fury83]

The Novice is nice but I wouldn't recommend it for your first mech since it has an RBA permanently affixed to it or at least does not have a 510 cap option.

My first mech was a Legacy (mini would be fine too) and it was perfect for that situation. Works out of the box, under $100, easily repairable, US Made and Puresmoker is on ECF so you have support. No sanding or modding or anything, just a nice steel mod with brass contacts that can take a beating.

The Puresmoker Legacy is probably the best built mod for a decent price, which will accommodate your current batteries.

Super T has excellent mechs, as well. Beyond that, be prepared to spend a minimum of $200.00 and settle in for a long wait.


- Andy . . . Don't let the Ciggieman getcha . . . Vape'em.

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Or if you watch the GP thread in the euro suppliers forum for when the next release is, a Paps is about $120 or $140 including shipping. I don't think I've ever paid $200 for a bottom button mech and I've had some decent ones. My Paps Lux, coming to a door near me tomorrow, was $160 before shipping. A Nemesis is either $175 at vaperev or Atmomixani. The only retail above $200 bottom button mechs I can think of are the Chi-you (it comes with all the extensions though) and the Caravela.

 

[levisdaddy]

the $17 mech china gg clone that Joe posted from fasttech, what are your opinions for my first mech. i think it would make a good first introductory mech. i have a kick clone en route, and need a mech asap.
would this be a good mech to start with??

 

[Watchmyshoes]

What's your budget?

Don't have one... Buy what I want

 

[Watchmyshoes]

What do u guys think about the zenesis?? Seems like everybody is raving over them

 

[M3RkN]

It doesn't have a locking switch. It can fire at any time if you have it on your pocket. Apparently you can't run low ohm coils with it. I'm sure if your a tinkerer you can get around some of its issues. I feel its way over-priced for as many deficiencies I hear it has. Its especially not a beginner device.

Edit:

I recommend youtubing these guys. They all have excellent reviews. You might as well check out the older reviews as many noob questions are covered in them. Much technical information has become common knowledge and they have gotten tired of explaining the same stuff. Plus the classified are filled with devices you may come across in the reviews. The beautiful thing about mechanicals (good ones) is they retain their value.

Basilray reviews

Todd reviews

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