It seems like Mechanical Mods have a big following right now. I'm not sure I understand. I get that with sub-ohm coils you can get a great vape with a lower wattage, direct from the battery, but what's the attraction of the Mech mod? I own a Vision Spinner and a Vamo, and I love that I can adjust the volts / watts to get the perfect vape. I can see investing in a Provari before long, which seemed like the standard bearer for a while anyway. But I'm curious about this Mech Mod thing. Lots of love out there for them right now. Tons of enthusiastic reviews. And some big bucks are being spent too. What's the attraction? Simplicity? No circuit board? Efficiency? I don't really get it.
Mechanical Mods: What's the Attraction?
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i just got my sentinel m16 mech mod today in the mail...all i can say right now is that pretty much you get direct current to the coil instead of a vv mod where it has to go though the circuit board then to the coil...the rest idk lol
i mean dont get me wrong i own a mvp, provari, and evic and theres nothing wrong with them...the only issues i have with them besides the provari is that i cant have a rebuildable tank on them...idk if its me or the the device
Simplicity (durability, reliability) and efficiency have a lot to do with the justification, but in my experience it's about being trendy and the trend is cloud chasing. You can put a lot more power to a coil with a mech because the device isn't smart enough to stop you. People run coils in the 0.1-0.2 range through the newer 30-35 amp batteries so they can blow giant clouds.
If you're interested in vape quality and not what people think and not to take on a new hobby, there is little need to dive into mechs.
Alarmingly, more and more brand new vapers are lured to mechs without really understanding the dangers, or the amount of work involved.
If you're interested in vape quality and not what people think and not to take on a new hobby, there is little need to dive into mechs.
Alarmingly, more and more brand new vapers are lured to mechs without really understanding the dangers, or the amount of work involved.
PURE clean power !!!!
The regulated mods, be they variable voltage or variable wattage or both , turn the power on and off x number of times per second. Most regulated mods do this around 33 times per second. Some do it around 100 times per second. The Provari does it 900 times per second.
The straight mechanical mods are just straight DC power. This is a lot of different thoughts on how this effects the vape.
I never understood the mechanical fascination until today. I have been using an Evic, VTR, SID and SVD regulated mods. Today I got a Poldiac clone as my first mechanical mod.
I took a Kayfun Lite tank with a 1.9 ohm coil with organic cotton for a wick off of my SID and put it on the Poldiac clone and it opened my eyes to the world of mechanical mods. So much better vape, lots more flavor from the same tank with the same juice.
I would not have believed it if I had not seen it for myself.
The regulated mods, be they variable voltage or variable wattage or both , turn the power on and off x number of times per second. Most regulated mods do this around 33 times per second. Some do it around 100 times per second. The Provari does it 900 times per second.
The straight mechanical mods are just straight DC power. This is a lot of different thoughts on how this effects the vape.
I never understood the mechanical fascination until today. I have been using an Evic, VTR, SID and SVD regulated mods. Today I got a Poldiac clone as my first mechanical mod.
I took a Kayfun Lite tank with a 1.9 ohm coil with organic cotton for a wick off of my SID and put it on the Poldiac clone and it opened my eyes to the world of mechanical mods. So much better vape, lots more flavor from the same tank with the same juice.
I would not have believed it if I had not seen it for myself.
Different strokes etc....... I myself like a clean streamlined look of the mechanical s, especially no logos, no LED screens or multiple buttons etc. Also, nothing electrical to malfunction, or really wear out. I can dump my PV in the sink with soap and water, wash it , good as new. If there is a short, no circuits to burn out, Plus if I want to regulated use, I can pop in a Kick or crown when I need.
Its all in our unique needs. Its nice to have choices........ I dont vape low resistance set up, usually at 1.1, just like mechs.
Its all in our unique needs. Its nice to have choices........ I dont vape low resistance set up, usually at 1.1, just like mechs.
by the way i know im posting this in the wrong thread but can you guys check out my thread...its the sentinel m16 w/ nimbus v4...need a lot of help...and since im currently overseas i cant just go to a store and ask lol
For me, aside from how it fires my gennies it's the simplicity of it. No menus, no electronics, just a rugged simple device that does the one thing I bought it for when I push one button, and it's nice looking too. Elegant and simple. Then too I'd rather my control was in the way I build my atty rather than in electronics, which seems like cheating to me. I don't care how many puffs I've taken, and I don't need my mod to tell me what time or date it is. I just want it to do one thing.
I also very much like the idea of direct power to my atty without interceding electronics. I've never owned a regulated mod, I went straight from eGo bats, clearos and Protanks to a mech and RBA. I've never regretted it. My third mech is on it's way as I write this.
I also very much like the idea of direct power to my atty without interceding electronics. I've never owned a regulated mod, I went straight from eGo bats, clearos and Protanks to a mech and RBA. I've never regretted it. My third mech is on it's way as I write this.
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It should also be mentioned that most VV devices have a minimum resistance coil that they can use, usually between 1.1 and 1.3. Mechanical mods can fire any resistance coil.
Mech mods *can* fire any resistance coils, but that doesn't mean they *should*, at least from a safety perspective. A mech mod is dumb, so if you have your battery in backwards, it will still fire. Have a hard-short? It will still fire. Set it down and the button accidently depresses? It will still fire....indefinitely....until it catches fire. You see my point, and I'm painting a bleak picture.
Mech mods are awesome if you understand all the ins and outs. But there are more ins and outs to consider.
Mech mods are awesome if you understand all the ins and outs. But there are more ins and outs to consider.
Durable, reliable, and you tailor your coil to the vape you like - so you had better really know your stuff when it comes to Ohms law, batteries and rebuilding. But - it's a great vape - easy to fix and you can drop one on the floor and the floor suffers more than the mod, which makes them ideal for a tough work environment rather than a bookshelf or desk ornament, where you are scared of breaking the electronics.
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Don't forget the vv/vw Semovar, no pwm on the Nivel chip, straight DC to DC. By far, my favorite apv to vape.
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You are so correct. I forgot about it. The Semovar and any mod using the Nivel chip is as good as it gets. If I buy another regulated mod it will have to be built with the Nivel chip or any new chip that is straight DC to DC.
All the above and it's future proof. No electronics to ever let me down and with proper care and maintenance my mechs will last a lifetime. As long as you can buy batteries this thing will work. KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid.
Everyone has basically said something that is a valid reason to own a mech. The real reason is that you can use high current batteries and devise a coil to give you a much larger wattage vape than a variable voltage or wattage mod can.
That's changing. There are regulated devices out there that will do 50 watts now like The Duke and at $135 it's not expensive.
The power available with mechanical mods was one of the main reasons I switched to them last year, but that's not everything. The picture includes the availability of good, inexpensive mods that are dependable and tough with no electronics to break. IMO it's the whole package that is creating the mech mod craze right now. OTOH, if you don't know what you're doing you can hurt yourself or others.
I doubt mech mods will ever go away, but I also doubt their popularity will last much longer. I see new high power regulated devices taking over in a little while. But that's just my
As a mech user, I take issue with the myth that they are only used / good for people who want to blow huge clouds on ridiculously low ohm builds. I have used mechs for nearly a year, have only built one setup that was below 1 ohm and that was only to see what the fuss was all about. I didn't get it and that was it for me. I build between 1.4 and 1.6 ohm setups regularly and I prefer mechs because of the simplicity, reliability and durability of them. I don't enjoy clicky buttons or menus, I don't need a device that reads my resistance or keeps a constant voltage output through the life of my battery, and I prefer not to be at the mercy of a circuit board that could fail at any second without notice.
They are not for everyone, but they are definitely not just for the people who enjoy putting on a show and pushing the limits of what vape gear can do. A lot of mech users are well-versed and responsible vapers who just prefer one thing over another.
They are not for everyone, but they are definitely not just for the people who enjoy putting on a show and pushing the limits of what vape gear can do. A lot of mech users are well-versed and responsible vapers who just prefer one thing over another.
That myth is IMO only believed by those who don't know any better
. I know other people who use hardware like you do minimalsaint, but I think you and they are in the minority when it comes to mech mod users. I know for sure I would not have made the switch to mechanicals if I didn't want the high power they allow. I did my research and am responsible, but he added risk would still not be worth it to me.- Status
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