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[Jo Patterson]

Up Coming Holidays in China -

Mid-Autumn Day ... It falls on Sep. 19, 2013. The holiday is from Sep. 19 to 21.
National Day ... Oct. 1 - 7, 2013

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[Jo Patterson]

True, though you could (probably) use it in a mech to prevent over-discharge. However, anyone willing to do that is probably the type of person who won't let their batteries go that far

I'm new to mechs and have no idea how to treat my batteries or tell when they need to be recharges (without using a meter). I've just placed an M16 on order; I guess I'd better learn before it gets here

If you are using unregulated batteries - I think most are, unless they say regulated... then when the taste isn't right - charge your batteries.

 

[OzarkTroutBum]

True, though you could (probably) use it in a mech to prevent over-discharge. However, anyone willing to do that is probably the type of person who won't let their batteries go that far

I'm new to mechs and have no idea how to treat my batteries or tell when they need to be recharges (without using a meter). I've just placed an M16 on order; I guess I'd better learn before it gets here

I don't get the whole mech thing other than they are pretty and you can get into it inexpensively unless you want serial numbered yada yada yada.
When I fish I want the newest top of the line boron or graphite rod I can lay hands on. Retail is like $600 - $700. I have a buddy that just plunked down over $2000 for a brand new hand made bamboo rod which is state of the art for 1940. He's happy, I'm happy, thats what counts.

 

[Nat79]

looks like it's just a brass vivi nova. nothing special

I worry cause airflow is at stem, but no channels on the bottom. Put that on the wrong device you would get no draw, I would guess.


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[Nat79]

If you are using unregulated batteries - I think most are, unless they say regulated... then when the taste isn't right - charge your batteries.

Just started with a mech and you can tell after a couple days. More or less where your batt is and remember it doesn't hurt to charge before you hit bottom. (I think it is actually beneficial, but I'm still new to this) also I don't believe there is any regulated cells just protected or not


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[Cavediver]

I don't get the whole mech thing other than they are pretty and you can get into it inexpensively unless you want serial numbered yada yada yada.
When I fish I want the newest top of the line boron or graphite rod I can lay hands on. Retail is like $600 - $700. I have a buddy that just plunked down over $2000 for a brand new hand made bamboo rod which is state of the art for 1940. He's happy, I'm happy, thats what counts.

Mine's a cheapie clone. The attraction for me: better quality batteries. I'm less than two months into a pair of Vision Spinners, and they're already showing signs of shortened battery life. I'm going to use a mech at home to (hopefully) extend the lifespan, 'cause I really like them when I'm out and about. I'm also a DIY fan and wannabe woodworker, so I'm going to start messing around with my own mod & e-pipe designs.

If you are using unregulated batteries - I think most are, unless they say regulated... then when the taste isn't right - charge your batteries.

Just started with a mech and you can tell after a couple days. More or less where your batt is and remember it doesn't hurt to charge before you hit bottom. (I think it is actually beneficial, but I'm still new to this)

Yeah, I kind of figured this, but I suppose I'll be extra careful for the first few weeks and check the batteries (often) to see how long they last. Thanks!

 

[albcig]

I don't get the whole mech thing other than they are pretty and you can get into it inexpensively unless you want serial numbered yada yada yada.
When I fish I want the newest top of the line boron or graphite rod I can lay hands on. Retail is like $600 - $700. I have a buddy that just plunked down over $2000 for a brand new hand made bamboo rod which is state of the art for 1940. He's happy, I'm happy, thats what counts.

a mech is only good if used with a low resistance coil RDA or RBA, other than that is useless imo. but it really works well in the RDA, RBA case. im using a mech paired with a small RDA for about 4 months now and im very very happy with it

 

[ubergeek922]

Looks like I'm taking a break from fasttech for a while. After 4 years of bs, I finally said enough is enough and walked away from my job (I think I may have been skipping and whistling too). I have supplies to get me through the next month or two, but alas, I'm sure the wife and kids will want to eat so no more shopping for me. I'm sure that this will be a good thing for everyone else in this thread. Now that I'm on a $0 budget, FT is sure to start bringing out all the really good stuff, because as usual the great things come when I can least afford them. Prepare yourselves.

 

[tA71ana]

Ok - how come I've never seen the 100 ml bottles listed here ???

$8.17 E-liquid for Electronic Cigarettes (100ml) - peach flavor at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I tried that stuff in a 30ml.......after only a few drags I felt really odd (as in 'sick' kind of odd), as if there was way too much nic in it or something.
It tasted ok, like a peach tobacco but I did not dare vape anymore of it.
I chucked it in the garbage straightaway.
Stick with the branded stuff.

 

[OzarkTroutBum]

Looks like I'm taking a break from fasttech for a while. After 4 years of bs, I finally said enough is enough and walked away from my job (I think I may have been skipping and whistling too).

Thanks for the good help and advice. No reason to not stop in from time to time to see how we are all making out.

 

[tA71ana]

True, though you could (probably) use it in a mech to prevent over-discharge. However, anyone willing to do that is probably the type of person who won't let their batteries go that far

I'm new to mechs and have no idea how to treat my batteries or tell when they need to be recharges (without using a meter). I've just placed an M16 on order; I guess I'd better learn before it gets here

Is it kickable?
If so, get a kick..that's what I did...I inadvertently vaped one of my 18350s down to 2.8v with my K100 (my first mech). I was using a fuse but it will not stop you from over - vaping the batt. I got the Smoktech Kick from Madvapes and put it in my K100 and now it stops me at 3.5v. What happens is that you just get no vapor at the cutoff and then you know to recharge...check it out

The Kick by Smok Tech

For 14.99 you can't beat it and my K100 still hits harder than all of my VV andVW' mods

 

[tA71ana]

LiteCigUSA also has the ST kick Smoktech Kick VW Booster
Its a few dollars more but that's another place to get it..I'm sure there are others, it is really popular because of the price point.
Madvapes has sold almost 500 of the things, lol

 

[albcig]

my k100 hits like a champ using the panasonic CGR. non stop vaping. its amazing the peace of mind this setup has given me.

 

[e-pipeman]

my k100 hits like a champ using the panasonic CGR. non stop vaping. its amazing the peace of mind this setup has given me.

I'm being dim here, but what is the Panasonic CGR?

 

[ubergeek922]

Thanks for the good help and advice. No reason to not stop in from time to time to see how we are all making out.

Oh I'm not leaving, just gotta stop buying. Although, with 5 kids, I could probably talk one of them into not eating each night....
Maybe I can order the nemesis after all...

 

[ubergeek922]

I'm being dim here, but what is the Panasonic CGR?

Panasonic CGR18650CH batteries. Excellent batteries for mechs.

 

[e-pipeman]

Panasonic CGR18650CH batteries. Excellent batteries for mechs.

Interesting. I use NCR18650B in my Vamo. Would these be ok with mechs?

 

[albcig]

Interesting. I use NCR18650B in my Vamo. Would these be ok with mechs?

the NCR should be protected.l protected batteries dont work well on vamo

hmm i see lots of unprotected NCR sorry.

 

[albcig]

Panasonic CGR18650CH batteries. Excellent batteries for mechs.

due to their 10A discharge rate

 

[e-pipeman]

the NCR should be protected.l protected batteries dont work well on vamo

hmm i see lots of unprotected NCR sorry.

Yes, I use unprotected NCR18650B in the Vamo. Just wondering if they'd work as well as the CGR in a mech.