Just wondering what makes one mechanical better than another. Is it the contacts? the switch? The metal the tube is made from? If it is truly just a pipe and a battery, why pay for an original when there are so many clones out there? Hmmm.
What components would be in the ultimate Mechanical mod?
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The main differences are the materials used and the machining. Some mechs have buttery smooth threads while others are hard to turn, are squeeky or have burrs. Switche contacts come in a variety of materials and some are better than others. Low end mechs use cheap material and are mass produced so there can be tolerance variations anywhere throughout the mod and I'm sure they aren't tested before shipping. The high end mechs are handmade using quality material and are tested before shipping. At least I hope they are for the price they get.
The material it's made out of Copper an Brass being the better materials but I like to have silver plated contacts as they don't tarnish so easy but copper will do you just have to clean it more often. IMO I feel the magnetic switches are better as they have a smooth fell. But not the ones like the original #19 mech had. The bigger the contact area the better too. After copper, brass comes Stainless steel and aluminum in last place for conductivity. The other thing to consider is like tmcase says smooth threads. Another I look for is being able to use different size batteries and if possible being able to use a kick board. I think you should be able to remove not just the base of the mech but the top as it makes it easier to clean and convert it to a Hybrid if you so choose or use a different type of top or in case the top's contacts fail. Today there are so many good clones you don't have to pay that much but you do need to go for a good one. Some clones are better than others. Go to a web site with reviews to check it out.
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