Should I buy a mechanical mod??

[Masterlock]

So I started with an ego twist, it was ok but I wasn't excited about buying silly little coils for it. Moved on to an Opus D and some rebuildables which I am quite happy with. Just wanted your thoughts on getting a mech mod, not sure if I want it because I think I will like it or because I haven't bought any vaping stuff in like 2 days.


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[minimalsaint]

Get one. You're welcome.

 

[Myrany]

A thought for you. A Mech sort of depends on what you want to do with it.

If you want to eventually get into sub ohming then it is pretty much necessary.

If you want something simple you can repair yourself as insurance against whatever regulations come down the pipe then mechs do that as well.

If you like dripping flavor and not the dripping part have a look at a REO Grand + a RM2 rebuildable atty. Dripping with a 6 mL bottle onboard and a darn good rebuildable designed to work with it.

 

[VaPreis]

Get a mech with a kick module....then you have options for what you build for it.

 

[somdfisher]

I went to a mechanical because its about the size of a roll of quarters and I could do some real damage to.......

Oh wait, that's probably not the correct answer. I started with an eGo with a protank and protank 2 right before the new year, started rebuilding those coils to save time and money, then I bought a Segelei Zmax because it was bigger and felt better in my hands. Downfall is the protanks weren't good with it. A buddy sold me a rebuildable dripper which worked wonderfully. I had my eyes on the Magneto since before I bought the Zmax and a week after buying the Zmax I bought the Magneto. I love it, no electronics to mess with, nice and heavy duty, and since I work around cars I wasn't worried about breaking it. Now I am looking to another mech mod, and either a genesis atty or another dripper. Damn this hobby, but at least I'm only killing my bank account and not myself.

 

[tj99959]

Wow, 2 days without buying something!!!!

Learning to exploit what a mechanical can do sure comes in handy with any PV you should choose to use. With a mechanical everything is up to you, instead of being done for you with APV's. So IMO they are worth their weight in gold as a learning tool if nothing else.

 

[StevenServo]

you know its not a must to enjoy vaping, but If you do get one i would start with something cheaper that's higher quality... maybe a kamry k-101

 

[Baditude]

First ask yourself why you want a mechanical mod.

Is it because you like their looks or style? What about vaping? What are your expectations to get from a mechanical mod that you can't get with a regulated mod?

For myself, my mechs are collecting dust. I enjoy changing my voltage to suit my individual flavors, and I change flavors 3 - 4 times a day. I don't have to be concerned about whether a particular clearomizer or cartomizer is a certain ohm and whether my mech can fire it; with a regulated mod I can check the resistance with the built-in ohm meter and adjust the voltage accordingly no matter what the ohm is.

I bought a couple of RBA's with full intention of using them on my Silver Bullet, but soon found that I preferred using them on my Provari's instead. I had no interest in even trying sub-ohm, so using my RBA's on a regulated mod isn't an issue.

Realize that using a mech you are at the mercy of the battery voltage. Your vape on a mech will be best with fully charged battery at 4.1 volts, and go steadily downhill as the battery drains. A regulated mod will keep the voltage at a steady rate. Of course you can use a Kick in a mech to regulate your voltage level, but if you're going to do that why not just get a regulated mod?

You'll not get the built-in protection circuitry of a regulated mod when you use a mechanical. No short circuit protection, over-discharge protection, thermal protection, reverse polarity protection, etc. You'll have to use your brain to not make any mental errors which could do harm to your battery, your mod, or yourself.

Not trying to talk you in or out of anything. Just put some thought into why you want a mechanical.

 

[BillyWJ]

I got one today, because I realized that I usually vape around 3.8-4 volts anyway, and I like the way the one I bought feels, it's a nice piece of metal - andI can use it down the road to sub ohm if I get a wild hair for that kind of thing. I like that it can be smaller, too, the SiD and those like it are too big for lugging around all day, and I already have the batteries and charger, why not?

 

[VaPreis]

Of course you can use a Kick in a mech to regulate your voltage level, but if you're going to do that why not just get a regulated mod?

Price is a good reason. Minus the cost of batteries and chargers that both would require, I can purchase a heck of a nice looking mechanical mod clone and kick module for under $30 and have the best of both worlds.

Wish I would have known that when I started vaping.

 

[Funk Dracula]

Price is a good reason. Minus the cost of batteries and chargers that both would require, I can purchase a heck of a nice looking mechanical mod clone and kick module for under $30 and have the best of both worlds.

Wish I would have known that when I started vaping.

Or you can buy a gorgeous mech, use it with a kick, and it will be future compatible with future kicks as they come out. (kick 3, kick 4)

 

[Masterlock]

I guess one of my main reasons is so that I have options, not to say that my Opus doesn't give me a huge range of options but I figure I would like to have the mechanical option in my bag of tricks, also if I buy a clone it will scratch my buying itch and stop me from buying a Grand innovations Gi2

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[Ryedan]

First ask yourself why you want a mechanical mod.

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You'll not get the built-in protection circuitry of a regulated mod when you use a mechanical. No short circuit protection, over-discharge protection, thermal protection, reverse polarity protection, etc. You'll have to use your brain to not make any mental errors which could do harm to your battery, your mod, or yourself.

This ^^^.

I use mechanical mods 99% of the time. I know the risks, I've done the research and I take responsibility for my safety. I do it because mech mods offer an inexpensive way to get a lot of power and dependability. Also, when I started on this quest there were no alternatives.

IMO go this path only after educating yourself about the benefits and the limitations of this technology. Know why you're doing it or don't go there.

Vape safe

 

[cope]

i just got a magneto today not planning to do any sub ohm yet but it does work very nice so far

 

[TrentTC]

If you have the Opus D there is no reason to get a kick for a mechanical mod. You can get more power from the Opus. The simple form and the ability to sub ohm and get even more power seem like the only real reasons to get a mech if you have a PV with a DNA 20.

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Did you get the magneto with the floating pin or the adjustable pin?

 

[somdfisher]

Mine has the adjustable pin. I use it with a 350 battery and my coil is 1.3ohm.

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Ok good. I bought one a few months ago with the floating pin and the spring in the top cap assembly got hot and failed after a week. Bought an adjustable pin top cap and it's been flawless ever since.

 

[HawaiiVPR]

So I started with an ego twist, it was ok but I wasn't excited about buying silly little coils for it. Moved on to an Opus D and some rebuildables which I am quite happy with. Just wanted your thoughts on getting a mech mod, not sure if I want it because I think I will like it or because I haven't bought any vaping stuff in like 2 days.


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A friend of mine got rid of his mechanical mods shortly after he got an Opus D, so I guess whatever floats the boat. Personally, I think the Opus D will give you a more tailored vape compared to a mech, but also depends on how you like to vape and set your coils at.

 

[Baditude]

Price is a good reason. Minus the cost of batteries and chargers that both would require, I can purchase a heck of a nice looking mechanical mod clone and kick module for under $30 and have the best of both worlds.

I would like to know where you can get a mech setup that cheaply. Typically, a genuine Kick 2 itself is $45. Add at least $30 for a cheap but decent mechanical mod and you are at $75. There's a lot of regulated mods to choose from for that price.