mechanical mods v regulated mods

[NancyR]

What do you mean know exactly when it is safe to recharge? You don't need to wait til the cell is below a set voltage to recharge, infact many will tell you if you recharge before it gets low it is actually better on the cell

 

[Wraith504]

Also for a while there were no high powered regulated devices to vape. People had to build low resistance coils to get bigger clouds or a more satisfying vape. I own regulated and mechanicals. I like them both. Mechanicals are safe as long as you educate yourself before doing something stupid.

 

[Oregon Linda]

I have a few mechs for the sole purpose of being prepared for the vapocalypse. In my less paranoid life, I just prefer the safety and consistency of a very simple regulated mod. I use an Evic Easy, which is about as simple and low cost as you can get. So nothing fancy.

I've thought about getting a few mechs for that very reason. But I really, really prefer regulated mods. So I've finally come to the conclusion that getting a few extra regulated mods with replaceable batteries and putting them away is a good middle ground. They won't have batteries to deteriorate from storage. I kind of doubt that the electronics will deteriorate if they are stored, but could be wrong.

 

[Cosmos23]

My VAPE shop laughed at me when I mentioned Provari....

 

[SubZeroOhm]

What do you mean know exactly when it is safe to recharge? You don't need to wait til the cell is below a set voltage to recharge, infact many will tell you if you recharge before it gets low it is actually better on the cell

The friend who got me in to vaping warned me that if you charge a battery before it is low, it may not have as long of a life. I usually don't begin to charge until it is 3.2v or below.

 

[Grimwald]

I've thought about getting a few mechs for that very reason. But I really, really prefer regulated mods. So I've finally come to the conclusion that getting a few extra regulated mods with replaceable batteries and putting them away is a good middle ground. They won't have batteries to deteriorate from storage. I kind of doubt that the electronics will deteriorate if they are stored, but could be wrong.

Yeah, I have several regulated devices (like 10) so I'm pretty well covered. These days, I just don't consider devices unless they use replaceable batteries. And yes, I'm a little paranoid. But I've also thrown away way too many devices with internal batteries...just can't get excited about anything that I know is essentially disposable.

 

[NancyR]

The friend who got me in to vaping warned me that if you charge a battery before it is low, it may not have as long of a life. I usually don't begin to charge until it is 3.2v or below.

Ok who ever told you that is wrong, you extend the life by charging before it gets too low. You shouldn't let your cells go below 3.5, the cells we use (or should be using) do not have a memory, they are not like the old cell phone batteries.

 

[NancyR]

and so you know, I still have and use cells in one of my mechs I bought almost 3 years ago

 

[SubZeroOhm]

OK, thanks NancyR. I guess I will not worry so much about making sure to go until my regulated automatically shuts off.

 

[Panorama911]

When it comes to rechargeable batteries, the best is to run them dry then charge. Not always true depending on the type but I drain mine until my device will not fire then charge, so far I have batteries last over a 3 year period....OFC I platoon batteries, that said, I have had no early deaths.

 

[Wraith504]

Just buy good quality batteries from a trusted vendor.

 

[SubZeroOhm]

When it comes to rechargeable batteries, the best is to run them dry then charge. Not always true depending on the type but I drain mine until my device will not fire then charge, so far I have batteries last over a 3 year period....OFC I platoon batteries, that said, I have had no early deaths.

See, now I'm confused again, lol. I am usuing IMR 18500 3.7v Li-Mn, 1100mAh EFest batteries. Does anyone know the best protocol for this type? I am also recieving in the mail soon, a rebuildable cloud machine, planning to run it sub-ohm. That should just decrease these batteries life some, right?

 

[jimmy fox]

I prefer mechs over regulated just the fact that I feel restricted to the power the regulated put out. Not enough vapor.

 

[NancyR]

Batteryduty cycle refers to the approximate number of recharges it can be “cycled” through before the battery will no longer hold a charge. Duty cycles can be 500 charges but will vary depending on the core battery composition.

It should be noted that while a lithium ion battery does not have “battery memory”, the capacity of the battery will diminish over time as you progress to the end of it’s life expectancy. This means you do not have to fully discharge the battery before charging it like you do with many other rechargeable battery types. You can also use it from the get go without first taking it home and throwing it on the charger, assuming it has a charge left when you receive it.

(12) Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries - Part I | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Wraith504]

I prefer mechs over regulated just the fact that I feel restricted to the power the regulated put out. Not enough vapor.

This is pure nonsense with the high wattage regulated devices on the market. You wont hit 160 + watts on your mech. Your limiting your power with the mech rather than purchasing a 260w regulated device.

 

[NancyR]

Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries – Battery University

 

[koolmacvee]

Also for a while there were no high powered regulated devices to vape. People had to build low resistance coils to get bigger clouds or a more satisfying vape. I own regulated and mechanicals. I like them both. Mechanicals are safe as long as you educate yourself before doing something stupid.

Also w/mechs you must learn to build and that helps you learn about ohms law battery safety etc. I find building coils to be fun, now I'm thinking about building a mod.

 

[SubZeroOhm]

Thanks again, NancyR. This will give me some good reading material for tomorrow.

 

[Alien Traveler]

When it comes to rechargeable batteries, the best is to run them dry then charge. Not always true depending on the type but I drain mine until my device will not fire then charge, so far I have batteries last over a 3 year period....OFC I platoon batteries, that said, I have had no early deaths.

False for our Li-ion batteries.
Actually, running batteries dry shorten their life.
Charging them to full charge again shorten their life.
I am too lazy to look for battery voltage during charging/discharging, so I ignore the best practice. Please, do not advise others to be lazy.

 

[albcig]

i like my mech for driping on a low res coil. its a very very nice vape. but for everyday a cloupor mini toped with a kayfun is all i use