Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

[Foggy Road]

@rosesense I found the VPC to be interesting when I was considering pods. Saw one reviewer show how to open it up to change the battery. Tho it CAN be done it's not intended to be as you have to break the faceplate off to access the screws to open the device.

Like you I came to the conclusion that my VV Evod batts with GS air tanks would be just as good as a pod. Actually thought they were better cuz they had everything, variable power, adjustable AFC and replaceable coils. I passed on pods and just dug out my old stuff from the vape chest.
Then I won my first Zero and found out myself that, at least some, really are a step up from the old gear.

 

[stols001]

Hi tootle puffers busy day I think. I'm going to NOT procrastinate and just took my meds which means, in a hour, I will be starting oh so many notes. I think I'll get more done if I reverse the order of events and etc.

I hope. LOL.

Anna

 

[DavidOck]

I don’t build low, so do I need a kick?

No, but a Kick provides regulation that a straight mech doesn't have. So you're not locked in to battery voltage but can still adjust it (although a pain, since you do have to take it out to adjust.) So a nice option to have available, imo. And some protection against overcurrent in the event of a fault, also missing in a true mech.

 

[bnrkwest]

Perfection is a state of mind, and welp, I sure don't mind (stating) THIS............


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Ooolala!!! I have a purple Dicodes too, love the color

 

[bnrkwest]

No, but a Kick provides regulation that a straight mech doesn't have. So you're not locked in to battery voltage but can still adjust it (although a pain, since you do have to take it out to adjust.) So a nice option to have available, imo. And some protection against overcurrent in the event of a fault, also missing in a true mech.

I agree, I have several mech's as back ups and bought a bunch of kicks just incase

 

[NolaMel]

I agree, I have several mech's as back ups and bought a bunch of kicks just incase

Where did you get yours?

 

[corn flakes]

Paging @Shawn Hoefer . Paging @Shawn Hoefer . Important call on the tootle puffer thread regarding mechs.

The mechs I bought were 3 years ago and discontinued so I can't be much help.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Paging @Shawn Hoefer . Paging @Shawn Hoefer . Important call on the tootle puffer thread regarding mechs.

The mechs I bought were 3 years ago and discontinued so I can't be much help.

I is here! What's the question?

 

[AXIOM_1]

I is here! What's the question?

probably just trying to see if you would actually show up

 

[NolaMel]

I is here! What's the question?

Dreamer? At $76... and do I really need a kick? I build one side or the other of 1.0

I also have an older mech, correct type of tanks, printed out @Baditude ’s mech safety guide (in case I get senile), use coil builder and Mooch as guides .... before you ask

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Ok... Read back throught the thread a little bit... Only a little bit...

What mechs are in use and with what atomizers?

Without knowing that info, I can state that a 1.2Ω coil on a single battery mech without a kick will yield around an 11 to 15 watt vape across the life of the battery. That's calculating voltages between 3.6V and 4.2V, and not accounting for any voltage drop. I might suggest a 1.1Ω build, but that's start out a little warm... Although the amp draw on these builds is under 5 amps, I'd still suggest a 15-20Amp cell such as the Samsung 25R, LG HG2, Sony VTC6, or Samsung 30Q so there's plenty of buffer should a coil go bad.

A single 2.5 mm 6 wrap 28 AWG Kanthal A1 coil with 3.5 mm legs will yield this. A dual 8 wrap 30 AWG Kanthal A1 2.5 mm 3.5 mm leg build will yield the same resistance, but be a much cooler vape.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Dreamer? At $76... and do I really need a kick? I build one side or the other of 1.0

The Dreamer is a hybrid top cap mod. I would not recommend a kick on a hybrid top cap device. So, no...

I'd recommend the NATO or Broadside/Admiral over a Dreamer as they have a 510 pin.

Additionally, to use a kick, old school mods came with a kick ring that lengthened the mod to allow for the kick's inclusion with an 18650. You'd likely be forced to use a 20650 and a spacer to get a kick to work in a Dreamer.

If your heart is set on using a kick, there are external kicks that can be installed sitting between the mod and the atomizer.

If you want the protections of the kick and don't care about the regulation, you might look at vapesafe fuses.

Note that in this day and age of lower and lower subohm resistances requiring more and more wattage, kicks are relatively hard to find as are vapesafe fuses.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

probably just trying to see if you would actually show up

I'm like a frikkin' genie in a bottle LOL

 

[AXIOM_1]

I'm like a frikkin' genie in a bottle LOL

LOL … it would seem

 

[NolaMel]

The Dreamer is a hybrid top cap mod. I would not recommend a kick on a hybrid top cap device. So, no...

I'd recommend the NATO or Broadside/Admiral over a Dreamer as they have a 510 pin.

Additionally, to use a kick, old school mods came with a kick ring that lengthened the mod to allow for the kick's inclusion with an 18650. You'd likely be forced to use a 20650 and a spacer to get a kick to work in a Dreamer.

If your heart is set on using a kick, there are external kicks that can be installed sitting between the mod and the atomizer.

If you want the protections of the kick and don't care about the regulation, you might look at vapesafe fuses.

Note that in this day and age of lower and lower subohm resistances requiring more and more wattage, kicks are relatively hard to find as are vapesafe fuses.

Broadside Admiral was the other one I was looking at. Never used a kick, just making sure I don’t need one to stick in the closet. Both it and the Dreamer are @ the same $. But the Dreamer also takes a 21700. TY for answering so quickly. Always appreciate your endless knowledge!

 

[rosesense]

@NolaMel if you need a vapesafe, pm me your addy and I will send you one.

 

[bnrkwest]

Where did you get yours?

I bought them from Hoosier ecigs 2 years ago when they were marked down, not sure if he still has them but I will check

 

[DavidOck]

FT still shows some Kicks

$6.07 Authentic Sigelei Variable Wattage Kick Module for Mechanical Mod - 5-15W at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[bnrkwest]

Hoosier ecigs still has them for only $4.00! The Kick
My mech's are Nemesis and they take a kick. I bought them at Hoosier 2 years ago when he had a real deal on them, they are really pretty mech's. I think I bought 2 or 3 because they were so cheap.

 

[bnrkwest]

I checked Fasttech and looks like they are sold out? Here is a pic of one like mine, it is really pretty in red $18.14 Nemesis Styled Mechanical Mod - 18350/18500/18650 / gold + red at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping