Need Help Deciding on a MOD

[MotoMudder]

sorry man, but i highly disagree with store tossing mech mods to folks that dont understand them. its just an accident waiting to happen.
aside from that I understand the online issues, and helpulness of B&M shops. drilling hole gives more airflow, which gives more vapor
what ohm's did they build your coils? and what batteries do you have?

 

[tayone415]

sorry man, but i highly disagree with store tossing mech mods to folks that dont understand them. its just an accident waiting to happen.
aside from that I understand the online issues, and helpulness of B&M shops. drilling hole gives more airflow, which gives more vapor
what ohm's did they build your coils? and what batteries do you have?

I completely forgot to ask what they built it on, all I remember is the guy saying they won't build them under 0.5 for safety.

The battery I got with the description:

Sony VTC5 30A 18650 2600mah

Calling sub-ohm vapers! Keep safety in mind and choose the Sony VTC5 18650-- it has a 30 amp limit for low ohm coils, and 2600mah for an excellent battery life.



Nominal voltage 3.7v, fully charged 4.2v

 

[aydinpr]

AFAIK, you did get the best battery money can buy but pls look into getting a volt meter of some kind as well as an ohm meter for when you do start building your coils, and most importantly, be safe.

As for buying online, check 101vape, that's where I got my meters. I think they're from Tobeco.

 

[tayone415]

AFAIK, you did get the best battery money can buy but pls look into getting a volt meter of some kind as well as an ohm meter for when you do start building your coils, and most importantly, be safe.

As for buying online, check 101vape, that's where I got my meters. I think they're from Tobeco.

Yes, I was definitely going to buy an ohm reader when or if I do start building my own coils but for now I dont't mind paying $2-3 to have the shop do it including materials. If I was do only 100-200 puffs a day then charging it on a 2600 mah battery, I would think I would have around half a battery left if not more (basing it on using a VV/VW MOD). But, I could be completely wrong?

 

[edyle]

Thank You everyone for your suggestions and advice, I ended up getting the Nemeses clone in stainless steel, with the Nimbus RDA clone in stainless, Sony VTC5 30A 18650 2600mah battery and a eFest Xsmart single bay USB charger and they built my RDA and drilled it for $89.37. Just waiting for my battery to fully charge before I test it out.

I hope this is going to be better than the other route I was thinking of with buying the the Kamry K100 kit that's $60 at one shop then buying the Nimbus clone for $15 at another.

The Kamry K100 came with:

Includes:
1x K101 Telescopic Mechanical Mod
1x 510 Ridged Chrome Drip Tip
1x Cartomizer Shield
1x Lithium-ion Battery Charger
1x Safety Protection Chip
1x Deluxe Zippered Carrying Case
1x 18650 2000mAh Battery (Labelled Kamry)
1x 18350 900mAh Battery(Labelled Kamry)
2x Cartomizer
1x User Manual

Did I make the better choice or not?

YEP.
"Safety Protection Chip" ? MarketingSpeak for "fuse"?

 

[tayone415]

YEP.
"Safety Protection Chip" ? MarketingSpeak for "fuse"?

I figured out it was the $0.02 fuse that non of my local vape shops sell, all say it's a waste of money and is $9+ online from what I've found so far.

I'm hoping I will like my setup eventually, I don't think I got the right build for my RDA, the shop drilled 2 holes next to the smaller one's I want to guess it's between a 1.8-2.0 mm hole. I'm using a 100 vg e liquid with 6 mg just to drip, it's a dual coil build but don't know what ohms they built it with or what gauge or anything else needed to do a build, there's not too much cotton like I see on other people's builds who blow clouds. I know it's a 0.5+ ohm, since they won't go below that. But, I can't blow a single cloud, I get too harsh of a throat hit (going to look to replace for 3 mg of nicotine) but not much vapor, I get way more vapor with my evic and nautilus tank at 3.4 v and a 1.6 ohm coil with any any size air flow.

Don't know exactly how I need to have them build it to get clouds, or how I can build it when I have cash to buy all the materials and ohm reader?

 

[edyle]

I figured out it was the $0.02 fuse that non of my local vape shops sell, all say it's a waste of money and is $9+ online from what I've found so far.

I'm hoping I will like my setup eventually, I don't think I got the right build for my RDA, the shop drilled 2 holes next to the smaller one's I want to guess it's between a 1.8-2.0 mm hole. I'm using a 100 vg e liquid with 6 mg just to drip, it's a dual coil build but don't know what ohms they built it with or what gauge or anything else needed to do a build, there's not too much cotton like I see on other people's builds who blow clouds. I know it's a 0.5+ ohm, since they won't go below that. But, I can't blow a single cloud, I get too harsh of a throat hit (going to look to replace for 3 mg of nicotine) but not much vapor, I get way more vapor with my evic and nautilus tank at 3.4 v and a 1.6 ohm coil with any any size air flow.

Don't know exactly how I need to have them build it to get clouds, or how I can build it when I have cash to buy all the materials and ohm reader?

My guess is you probably dripped about ten times less than you need for the first time when the cotton is all dry.

The cotton should look saturated; in a pretty way; there's lots of pics if you look around here.

 

[edyle]

Oh and you should put it on your evic first and adjust the voltage or wattage starting low and more up


oh wait; its already got a sub ohm coil .

gah; youre better off starting with a 2 ohm build and get it working on your evic first before you start dropping ohms.

 

[tayone415]

My guess is you probably dripped about ten times less than you need for the first time when the cotton is all dry.

The cotton should look saturated; in a pretty way; there's lots of pics if you look around here.

The first time I dropped about 6 drops on each part of where the cotton showed....it looked really saturated and I let it soak in for a bit...still not enough?

I'm actually getting a decent vape at the moment by slightly rotating the cap but, more like a glassomizer hit but warm/hot.

 

[dice57]

Well if going mech, tis very likely the batts you have will not be the safe thing to do.

I'd get the Hana clone. Will get ya up to 30 watts for the price of your replacement head. Doesn't look like you are quite ready for mechanicals yet. Seriously.

 

[edyle]

The first time I dropped about 6 drops on each part of where the cotton showed....it looked really saturated and I let it soak in for a bit...still not enough?

I'm actually getting a decent vape at the moment by slightly rotating the cap but, more like a glassomizer hit but warm/hot.

You didn't drip any on the coil???
Saturate the whole thing; especially the coil.


and position the airhole so the air has to pass over the coil before coming up the mouthpiece

 

[Verb]

I am two weeks in, but a fast learner. I have some electronic skills. I am thinking of getting a mech and tank with a rebuildable coil like the kayfun. Should I wait? I am a bit worried about a government crackdown and things becoming unavailable. Needless worry?

 

[Susan~S]

I am two weeks in, but a fast learner. I have some electronic skills. I am thinking of getting a mech and tank with a rebuildable coil like the kayfun. Should I wait? I am a bit worried about a government crackdown and things becoming unavailable. Needless worry?

Wait!! Even if the government did something (which would take at least 3/6 months) you will always be able to buy online. Go do your homework, not just mods, RBA/RDA but battery safety, ohms law, and what it all means. Demonstrate to the community that you you've done your homework, you know what you are doing, and are ready to move forward in a responsible manner. Just my

 

[joesquid]

Yes, I was definitely going to buy an ohm reader when or if I do start building my own coils but for now I dont't mind paying $2-3 to have the shop do it including materials. If I was do only 100-200 puffs a day then charging it on a 2600 mah battery, I would think I would have around half a battery left if not more (basing it on using a VV/VW MOD). But, I could be completely wrong?

You can get a digital multimeter at walmart for about $10. You'll be able to check your coils and batteries as well as many other things if you want.

 

[rhean]

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I'm hoping I will like my setup eventually, I don't think I got the right build for my RDA, the shop drilled 2 holes next to the smaller one's I want to guess it's between a 1.8-2.0 mm hole. I'm using a 100 vg e liquid with 6 mg just to drip, it's a dual coil build but don't know what ohms they built it with or what gauge or anything else needed to do a build, there's not too much cotton like I see on other people's builds who blow clouds. I know it's a 0.5+ ohm, since they won't go below that. But, I can't blow a single cloud, I get too harsh of a throat hit (going to look to replace for 3 mg of nicotine) but not much vapor, I get way more vapor with my evic and nautilus tank at 3.4 v and a 1.6 ohm coil with any any size air flow.

Don't know exactly how I need to have them build it to get clouds, or how I can build it when I have cash to buy all the materials and ohm reader?

The holes they drilled should help airflow and clouds. They shouldn't be creating a harsh flavor. With a dual coil set up, say at .7 (maybe?) you should be getting an excellent hit and plenty of clouds...but it's hard to diagnose because we can't see it!

Can you include some pictures of the top cap and the coil?

btw this is why you need a meter: It would make life simpler and safer for you if you knew exactly what that coil is!

Re building: It's easy and cheap. My b&m sells 28 gauge kanthal wire for $6. You can get organic cotton balls for $4-6. There are hundreds of videos on building on youtube, with clear instructions. Instead of paying the guy at the shop $3 for a single build, spend $10 and get enough materials to build a hundred coils of your own.

In case I forgot: Get a meter!!!!!! lol.

 

[sexiamy]

GET THE Chi You mod ITS AMAZING BABE!

 

[tayone415]

You didn't drip any on the coil???
Saturate the whole thing; especially the coil.


and position the airhole so the air has to pass over the coil before coming up the mouthpiece

I did drip it on both coils, wasn't sure if I was suppose to or not...so I just thought if it as if I were to use a tank and let the coil soak up before using it.

 

[tayone415]

You can get a digital multimeter at walmart for about $10. You'll be able to check your coils and batteries as well as many other things if you want.

I got a 2 in 1 digital readout eleaf battery voltage meter with an ohm reader for 510 and ego style, cartomizers and atomizers that measures both the atomizers and batteries from 0.01-9.99. Got it for a little under $19-20 with tax. No Walmart for me, it's a minimum of 40-45 mins away without traffic.

 

[tayone415]

The holes they drilled should help airflow and clouds. They shouldn't be creating a harsh flavor. With a dual coil set up, say at .7 (maybe?) you should be getting an excellent hit and plenty of clouds...but it's hard to diagnose because we can't see it!

Can you include some pictures of the top cap and the coil?

btw this is why you need a meter: It would make life simpler and safer for you if you knew exactly what that coil is!

Re building: It's easy and cheap. My b&m sells 28 gauge kanthal wire for $6. You can get organic cotton balls for $4-6. There are hundreds of videos on building on youtube, with clear instructions. Instead of paying the guy at the shop $3 for a single build, spend $10 and get enough materials to build a hundred coils of your own.

In case I forgot: Get a meter!!!!!! lol.

I went to one of my normal vape shops earlier and the guy who worked there who is always dripping with giant clouds, I asked if he would try mine and see if I was just doing something wrong, he said the build I had was very restrictive to him, and he blew bigger clouds than I did, but nothing big, he actually re-drilled 2 of my holes (free) to make them bigger and it made it a better vape, cleaner taste, smoother, and a bigger vape (not crazy but decent enough). He said they built mine with dual micro coils and they probably used a 28 gauge and should try a 24 gauge instead but he vapes a lot lower than I want to get in to. The other shop the guy told me a 28 gauge is the best for the nimbus (clone). My ohm reading when he tested it was around 4.65-4.67 ohms.


I did a get voltage and ohm reader dual reader, got the organic cotton balls for a little under $4, and plan to get the kanthal wire soon to practice one of my local shops sells it so much cheaper than any other vape store near me it's $9 for a spool of 25 $13.50 for a spool of 50 and $15 for a spool of 100 (inches I believe)? Since I think feet wouldn't be right. Hoping this is the right one and need to figure out the best gauge.

Gauges: 24, 26, 28, 30, 32

Kanthal A1
Kanthal A1 is for use at temperatures up to 1400°C (2550°F).

Kanthal A1
Melting Temperature: 1500°C (2732°F)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 1400°C (2550°F)
Density: 0.256 lbs/cubic in.
Specific heat capacity @ 68°F: 0.11 Btu/lb°F

 

[edyle]

I went to one of my normal vape shops earlier and the guy who worked there who is always dripping with giant clouds, I asked if he would try mine and see if I was just doing something wrong, he said the build I had was very restrictive to him, and he blew bigger clouds than I did, but nothing big, he actually re-drilled 2 of my holes (free) to make them bigger and it made it a better vape, cleaner taste, smoother, and a bigger vape (not crazy but decent enough). He said they built mine with dual micro coils and they probably used a 28 gauge and should try a 24 gauge instead but he vapes a lot lower than I want to get in to. The other shop the guy told me a 28 gauge is the best for the nimbus (clone). My ohm reading when he tested it was around 4.65-4.67 ohms.

Those numbers are can't be right.

Didn't you say you got an eleaf ohm reader? Check the ohms yourself.