My first mod, on the way

[invisiblewardog]

I admit I am being lazy in my lack of reading in this sub forum.

I've read hundreds of threads in the short time I have been a member. I am, however, pleased to "announce" what will soon be my first home-made battery mod.

Can't divulge details at the moment, but I will say it will run off of a variety of quick charge rechargeable batteries Standard non-rechargeables will also work, since you can buy packs of like 40 at costco or BJ's for the same price as a single standard

More details and possibly a prototype available as early as tomorrow (Sunday the 15th)

 

[invisiblewardog]

So I have put together a little battery pack that works quite well with a Janty Kissbox atomizer.

It's a very rough prototype, meaning the batteries are exposed the manual switch is wired but loosly hanging off haha. The best part is that it runs off 3xAA rechargeable batteries. Ran my multimeter on standard Kissbox battery and the AA pack. The Janty battery has higher voltage but my battery pack provides a more enjoyable cloud for me. Burns through my fluid pretty quick too.

Can't tell you how long the batteries last yet, as I haven't had time to properly charge and test them. But, if I run into dead batteries I can use one of the dozen standard AA in my closet from costco while I recharge. Pics and maybe a vid on the way.

(Remember, it's a VERY rough prototype. Nothing to be seen in public with just yet. It is the definition of wrigging something together ;-) )

 

[invisiblewardog]

I know I'm not the first to try "standard" batteries, but I think I found a new hobby. Modding is fun, and as everyone says, addictive.

 

[invisiblewardog]

And here are the resulting vapor clouds

YouTube - My first mod

I am pleased and can't wait to get this into a more friendly design

 

[pattyjo]

Be careful using batteries that are not protected

 

[Dave Rickey]

With NiMH rechargeables, it doesn't matter. Lithium chemistries are the only ones prone to the particular forms of failure we're worried about (NiCad's can be a fire/burn hazard, but they won't explode). And there actually are "safe" (non-explosive) Lithium chemistries (LiFePO4 and LiMN), but they don't have as high an energy density.

--Dave