MODs versus eGO type batteries

[salliezoo]

Is a mod better than using an eGO or Riva type ecig? Why is everyone so crazy over their MODS? Not the DYI mods, but the ones you purchase. Most are pretty pricey, which I wouldn't mind paying, but I don't understand the advantage yet. Can anyone explain it to me or tell me where to go on the forum to find out? Most mod threads are comparing mod to MOD, which doesn't help me. Thank you.

 

[juicefreak]

i had some home brew box mods and a flashlight mod and they give you longer battery life, less quick drain on the battery so the hits are better throughout the battery charge, versus a commercial battery that vapes good right off the charger and goes downhill after that, if that makes sense to you. only way i can describe it.

a friend of mine bought me a Precise P18 that i got last week and it's way better than any of the homebrew mods. Hits hard every time i hit the button. RELIABLE. I won't compare mods to mods, because this is my first real mod, but as far as the EGO Riva, you're definitely better off in the long run with a good mod. The friend that bought me the PRecise, went the EGO route a few months ago, and i asked him, "why?!! you know you're going to get battery failure and at $20 a pop (at that time) for an EGO battery, what's the point???

sure enough one of his Ego batteries bit the dust within a month. So he got the Precise and hasn't looked back.

With a mod you only have to replace the batteries and maybe a charger it that goes bad. (if you buy a good mod to begin with - research the failure rates and quirks of each one) I have an 18650 charger that has been working great for a year, but my friend and i both had a 10440/14500 charger that crapped out pretty quick.

So, in the long run you will save a ton of $$$ by not buying ecig batteries every few months. They are so prone to sticky buttons, juice in the battery, the tips fall off, etc. just not durable, not to mention have little battery life so you're constantly glued to the charger for swaps.

The commercial mods use batteries that you can get anywhere online. My Precise uses an 18650 for 3.7v and can also use two 3.0 batteries for 6 volt vaping, so there's that too. Depends on the mod.

hope this helps

 

[o4_srt]

Mods are sleek and shiny.....people like shiny things.

Seriously though, I've been wondering the same thing. I built a variable voltage box mod that gives the buzz a run for its money, and cost well over $100 less.

Imho, aesthitics aside, there is no difference between a box mod and a "professional" mod.

 

[SimpleSins]

To expand on Juice's answer, the batteries you can get for the mods are available at multiple places but they're not proprietary batteries. Even though you can use an adapter, an eGo battery with a KR808 cart on it doesn't look like an eGo anymore, so to retain the look of some of the kit ecigs, you have to get their batteries, at a price of $18-25 with right now a maximum of 1300 mAh. The battery for one of the 'big batt' mods, an 18650, runs from 2400-3000 mAh and costs around $7-12, depending on where you get it. In addition, most are made to do high voltage vaping with a simple swap out of batteries, something that none of the Riva/eGo type are capable of at this time. And with the big battery life, even continual use of LR atties/cartos is not going to impact daily use- no need to carry around 3-4 extra batteries.

They're also sturdier. Read some of the stories about what people have done with their Silver Bullets, Chucks, and Buzz.

And maybe most importantly, the manufacturer of most mods really stand behind their product. They seem to take it personally if something goes wrong with their Reo or GG. And you'll also see the mod manufacturer's at the forefront of innovation. You don't see any 'kit' juice feeders or variable voltage, but the Ali'i does that.

There's a lot to like in mods, from a cost, function, and aesthetic viewpoint. It may take a closer look to appreciate the artisan qualities of some of them, but most are works of art in their own way.

 

[salliezoo]

Thanks to all of you for your answers...all very helpful. I'm really amazed at how quickly people answer questions...its really terrific and a godsend to those of us who are flailing around during the learning process. Much appreciated. Mahalo nui!