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Makes a nice back up for me,i have the Smoktech Telescope SS version,works great.
I have a REO.
A truly mechanical has no wires & no computer chips. Kinda like a Model T vs Porsche. Or a Singer treadle sewing machine vs a Husqvarna.
Works WTSHTF.
A truly mechanical has no wires & no computer chips. Kinda like a Model T vs Porsche. Or a Singer treadle sewing machine vs a Husqvarna.
Works WTSHTF.
Mechanical PVs are basic simple PV, that don't have chips or anything like that. They have easy replaceable components like springs and buttons and are usually designed to work at a single voltage but can be adapted with a kick to do VV.
The biggest advantage they have is that as long as you do a bit of repair work every now and again they can last an extremely long time.
What some consider the biggest disadvantage is that you get a slight dip in power as your battery goes down.
A good investment even if you just want a back up to use if your other devices go on the fritz.
The biggest advantage they have is that as long as you do a bit of repair work every now and again they can last an extremely long time.
What some consider the biggest disadvantage is that you get a slight dip in power as your battery goes down.
A good investment even if you just want a back up to use if your other devices go on the fritz.
A mechanical is exactly that. No wires and no computer chip that regulates the voltage like the one in your Provari does. ALL mechanical mods are functionally just a metal tube that holds the battery, a metal switch that completes a connection (like a light switch for example), and a threaded end for attys. This makes them extremely simple and durable. Because it is not regulated you can use any atty on it, even "SLR" (Super Low Resistance) attys, well below the 1.2 ohm thresh hold of most regulated devices.
The "downside" of a mechanical is that since it has no regulation it will send the output voltage of the battery directly to your atty (I'm taking voltage drop out of the equation for simplicity) so a fully charged battery will "hit" at around 4.2 volts and you might still be getting good vapor production out of it until it runs down to 3.6-3.8 volts. There is no way to control it other than changing batteries so most mechanical owners tend to use an atty with a specific resistance range. Others use an RBA or RDA with coils and wicks they made themselves and mechanicals and "rebuildables" compliment each other nicely.
There are additions that can be used with a "mech" like a safety fuse or a device known as the "kick" which will regulate the voltage much like your Provari does now and is adjustable by opening the tube and turning a set screw with a screwdriver. Your Provari will undoubtably work better for this purpose though already. YMMV.
Besides not having wires and easily repairable, many like mechanicals because you don't have the ohm limitations you have with any PV with a chip. Many like to build low ohm coils below 1.0 and these will not fire on a device with variable voltage.
Mechanical Mods are a good option but if you are not building coils in your atty your pretty set with your Provari. If you are thinking of giving RBAs, Genys or a silica wick atty a try you can make coils that work on your Provari just fine but they work a lot better IMO at lower ohms.
If you get a mech mod,you need a volt meter too check the ohms of the coils you may wrap,i just use my Vamo to check.
He has a volt meter on his Provari. if there is a short you get a E2 code it will tell you the resistance even if its sub OHM it just wont vape it. I use mine all the time becuae it always right there. Ive never had an issue with doing that it has good built in protection.
Excellent info. I too have wondered about mechanicals. Now, can anyone recommend some good ones? Also, what's a genny?
Mechanicals have their place. Some are very nice... and expensive. I own Smok Naturals. They work fine for not too much money. Unless you're going to run SLR atty's, then a kick is recommended so you don't just rely on the battery. A kicked mechanical is like a Provari up to about 10 watts. Smooth and silky! Advantages? Hmmm... can be small (unkicked).
Both my mechanicals are over two years old. I wouldn't say either one was terribly expensive.
I always suggest a Electric Angle mechanical mod its mid priced telescope. Easy maintenance never out of stalk well built mod. A Geny is a Genesis Type atomizer
I should add there are lots and lots of good solid mechanical mods.
So a true mechanical mod is a nice version of this:
I can't justify spending $50+ on something I could easily make myself. I don't have much experience soldering, but soldering a switch and 510 connection can't be a huge project for even me.
I don't feel like I need all the protections/options of a provari either, but I do want a regulated voltage of 3.7 or 4.2. Are my only options using the kick or a switching regulator like THIS in a diy mod?
Or are there mods on the market that are basically a regulated mech mod with a lower price-tag than the high-end mods?
I hope this isn't seen as off-topic. Just clarifying what is what for us noobs. Thanks guys! You da best
I can't justify spending $50+ on something I could easily make myself. I don't have much experience soldering, but soldering a switch and 510 connection can't be a huge project for even me.
I don't feel like I need all the protections/options of a provari either, but I do want a regulated voltage of 3.7 or 4.2. Are my only options using the kick or a switching regulator like THIS in a diy mod?
Or are there mods on the market that are basically a regulated mech mod with a lower price-tag than the high-end mods?
I hope this isn't seen as off-topic. Just clarifying what is what for us noobs. Thanks guys! You da best
You can take 2 copper wires solder them to a 2$ ego adapter tape the positive wire to the top of a battery and connect the ground when you want to take a puff;-) I would not advise doing this but it is possible. Ive seen pics of people doing just that. A mechanical mod is all screw together no soldering the quality of materials and machining and materials used is direct proportion to the voltage drop. You are using raw power from the battery so less drop threw well machined connections and switches have less voltage drop.
Some of the better conductive materials copper silver brass gold oxidize quickly or tarnish. So if you want your mechanical mod to preform at its best it requires constant cleaning.
Some of the better conductive materials copper silver brass gold oxidize quickly or tarnish. So if you want your mechanical mod to preform at its best it requires constant cleaning.
Oh, well that makes sense that there isn't any soldering and that makes for a better connection. I still can't get past the fact that it basically is a battery holder. That and no regulated voltage, for $50+. Do you think my only option for regulated (besides diy) is one of the VV devices? I just hate to pay for electronics I don't need (like in a provari).
Thank you for your thoughts!
Thank you for your thoughts!
You can make a mod from flashlights plastic battery boxes. Copper brass stainless tubing. Lots of moding tips on youtube. Having regulated batteries is a very nice option. It is what most people prefer for an everyday vape. I like both Im not going to limit my self to any one thing they all have their pluses and minuses.
I am a collector so I'm not a good judge of practical. You can get a reasonably priced mod mechanical or regulated and not be excessive.How much do you spend on smokes a month and your just burning it up as fast as you can get it;-) A good device someone put some time effort thought and craftsmanship in to. A chepo from China someone copied the good one and mass produced it cheaply but its alot easier on the pocket book but it wont preform as well in most cases.
I am a collector so I'm not a good judge of practical. You can get a reasonably priced mod mechanical or regulated and not be excessive.How much do you spend on smokes a month and your just burning it up as fast as you can get it;-) A good device someone put some time effort thought and craftsmanship in to. A chepo from China someone copied the good one and mass produced it cheaply but its alot easier on the pocket book but it wont preform as well in most cases.
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