I have an itaste vv 3.0 and it is awesome, Now i am thinking about getting some kind of a mech. mod, the question is what is the benefits of it and would it be worth it or are they too much trouble to use?
Thinking about getting a mech. mod
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Well what's got you thinking about getting a mech? If you venture there you are pretty much headed into RBA territory, and rebuilding, which is going to mean you need to become familiar with ohms law, learn how to coil, make wicks, and have the means to check the resistance of your coils. It also means getting the right batteries to use for whatever you build.
What sort of atty were you thinking of putting on that mech?
The benefits of using a mech are a matter of debate on these forums, but for me it's a simple rugged device that just puts the power to the coil when you push the button, and allows for sub-ohm vaping, which I found was where I wanted to be for the vape I found satisfying. Most regulated mods won't let you coil for sub-ohm vaping, so I never used one, though many are very happy with them. Ultimately it's a matter of your preference and what kind of vaping you want to do.
Well what's got you thinking about getting a mech? If you venture there you are pretty much headed into RBA territory, and rebuilding, which is going to mean you need to become familiar with ohms law, learn how to coil, make wicks, and have the means to check the resistance of your coils. It also means getting the right batteries to use for whatever you build.
What sort of atty were you thinking of putting on that mech?
The benefits of using a mech are a matter of debate on these forums, but for me it's a simple rugged device that just puts the power to the coil when you push the button, and allows for sub-ohm vaping, which I found was where I wanted to be for the vape I found satisfying. Most regulated mods won't let you coil for sub-ohm vaping, so I never used one, though many are very happy with them. Ultimately it's a matter of your preference and what kind of vaping you want to do.
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Agree with the above. What attracts you to a mechanical mod?
Mechanical mods are often more durable than the regulated mods, with no internal electrical circuitry which may be fragile and render the entire device useless should those components not function. Without the built-in protective circuitry of a regulated mod and the amp limits of a regulated mod, one can use sub-ohm coils on a mech.
However, you will lose voltage regulation capability with a mechanical mod. It will begin with a freshly charged 4.1 volts at the beginning and slowly drop to 3.5 voltage range when the battery is at the end of its charge. This can affect the vaping experience. A regulated mod will keep the voltage/wattage at whatever setting you choose until the battery is at the end of charge. You can put a Kick into a mech for voltage regulation, but if you're going that route why not just use a regulated mod?
You lose the built-in protection of a regulated mod if you go with a mech. No short circuit protection, no reverse battery protection, no temperature monitoring, no battery over-discharge protection, and no timed auto-cutoff of the fire button, etc.
You can use an RBA on a regulated mod (1.0 - 2.0 ohm coils), just not do sub-ohm. I'm in heaven with a 1.3 ohm microcoil in a Kayfun RBA on both a regulated and mechanical mod.
Information Resources for Your First RBA
Mechanical Mod Safety Guide
Mechanical mods are often more durable than the regulated mods, with no internal electrical circuitry which may be fragile and render the entire device useless should those components not function. Without the built-in protective circuitry of a regulated mod and the amp limits of a regulated mod, one can use sub-ohm coils on a mech.
However, you will lose voltage regulation capability with a mechanical mod. It will begin with a freshly charged 4.1 volts at the beginning and slowly drop to 3.5 voltage range when the battery is at the end of its charge. This can affect the vaping experience. A regulated mod will keep the voltage/wattage at whatever setting you choose until the battery is at the end of charge. You can put a Kick into a mech for voltage regulation, but if you're going that route why not just use a regulated mod?
You lose the built-in protection of a regulated mod if you go with a mech. No short circuit protection, no reverse battery protection, no temperature monitoring, no battery over-discharge protection, and no timed auto-cutoff of the fire button, etc.
You can use an RBA on a regulated mod (1.0 - 2.0 ohm coils), just not do sub-ohm. I'm in heaven with a 1.3 ohm microcoil in a Kayfun RBA on both a regulated and mechanical mod.
Information Resources for Your First RBA
Mechanical Mod Safety Guide
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Agree with the answers above but a few points I'd like to add: first, mechs are great for sub-ohming, which while not the only reason to get one, is a good one (just remember to use the safest batteries - VTC5s are a good way to go). Also, there's something aesthetically pleasing about a nice mech. While you can sub-ohm with certain regulated devices such as DNA30 mods (down to about .5ohm or so), they aren't really designed for that (except for a device like the Axis or the GI2....). If you're going to go the mech route, just remember to be safe. I'd start out by buying a clone for a local B&M and have them build a coil for you. Personally, I'm a fan of drippers and that's all I really use today. Everyone has their personal preference and mechs are great for customizability (is that a word?). Like others said above, you will get a voltage drop so just be sure to keep a set of fresh batteries charged and you'll be good to go. Remember, the lower you go on resistance, the quicker your battery will die out.
If you're pensive bout coil building, see if you can have your local shop demonstrate it for you or watch youtube videos. There are a bunch that are quite helpful. Also, if you're just going to slap a carto tank or a clearomizer on top, I wouldn't even bother. However, if you're willing to plunk down a bit more change on a kayfun or taifun/fogger or RDA, then it's a solid avenue to explore.
If you're pensive bout coil building, see if you can have your local shop demonstrate it for you or watch youtube videos. There are a bunch that are quite helpful. Also, if you're just going to slap a carto tank or a clearomizer on top, I wouldn't even bother. However, if you're willing to plunk down a bit more change on a kayfun or taifun/fogger or RDA, then it's a solid avenue to explore.
I suggest you get something like a clone of a Taifun GS or a Kayfun Mini 2.1 (both rebuildable tanks) for your iTaste VV to see if you like rebuilding coils and whatnot. Both those tanks work fine on the VV, and I usually run them with around 1.5 ohm coils (which doesn't change if I use their full-size big-brothers on my mechanical mods).
You can even start dripping on your VV if you wanted to with a sensible coil. IMO sub-ohm is vastly overrated (and is a big reason many people use mechanical mode), as in I have about 40 bottles of different juices (from 8-9 different companies) and the majority of them just taste better on builds that are 1 ohm plus.
You can even start dripping on your VV if you wanted to with a sensible coil. IMO sub-ohm is vastly overrated (and is a big reason many people use mechanical mode), as in I have about 40 bottles of different juices (from 8-9 different companies) and the majority of them just taste better on builds that are 1 ohm plus.
Sub-ohming has its pros and cons, but that's probably a separate discussion. However, if you're even interested in giving it a shot, a mech is the way to go. In general, for day to day vaping, sub-ohming isn't your ticket but it is fun to chase clouds every now and again.
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