what is the benefit of mech mods..
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Keep in mine I just started vaping 2 weeks ago and I asked the question because I am trying to understand why or how I would benefit from a mech mod now that I have a DNA30 device. from what I know it just didn't seem like it made any sense..... I think someone just getting into vaping now is going to have a totally different view on those of you that started vaping year(s) ago. That being said I still don't understand how I would benefit from a mech mod if I am going to be using Atomic RDA, Russian 91, and KFL+ as my main arsenal it seems like I can put many builds in these and be just fine and dandy doing everything I need/want to do with a DNA30 I have already spent too much money in my first month
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Beyond looks... there's only one primary advantage a mechanical mod can offer which a regulated device won't... that's the ability to go sub-ohm.
Yes, there's the simplicity of just a tube, switch and battery but... unless you have no regard for safety and are just plain reckless... there's a whole lot of extra measures and tinkering that "should" be involved in operating a mechanical mod that are just a push of a button on a regulated device. For example... measuring your resistance on your atty, regularly checking both the mod and atty for shorts, measuring your battery charge, ensuring you don't discharge your battery below 3.2 volts, knowing your battery's "safe" discharge rate, calculating that rate with the resistance of your atty/coil...
There's only a few batteries on the market that can safely function above a 30 watt discharge... even those won't sustain that level for any extended time period. IMO the safety risks don't make it worth the perceived performance many brag on...
I had a few months I enjoyed my mechanicals... but also had a few close calls where either I wasn't 100% engaged mentally or something went a miss and had to take quick action to avert a melt down. I eventually shifted back to mostly using my regulated devices because of convenience and ease of use with far less to think about rather than just kicking back and enjoying my vape...
Yes, there's the simplicity of just a tube, switch and battery but... unless you have no regard for safety and are just plain reckless... there's a whole lot of extra measures and tinkering that "should" be involved in operating a mechanical mod that are just a push of a button on a regulated device. For example... measuring your resistance on your atty, regularly checking both the mod and atty for shorts, measuring your battery charge, ensuring you don't discharge your battery below 3.2 volts, knowing your battery's "safe" discharge rate, calculating that rate with the resistance of your atty/coil...
There's only a few batteries on the market that can safely function above a 30 watt discharge... even those won't sustain that level for any extended time period. IMO the safety risks don't make it worth the perceived performance many brag on...
I had a few months I enjoyed my mechanicals... but also had a few close calls where either I wasn't 100% engaged mentally or something went a miss and had to take quick action to avert a melt down. I eventually shifted back to mostly using my regulated devices because of convenience and ease of use with far less to think about rather than just kicking back and enjoying my vape...
I think this was said multiple times already, but since you still don't understand I will mention it again if you missed it. A mech can fire OVER 30 watts, your DNA 30 cannot. A mech can fire below 0.3ohms, your DNA 30 cannot.
If you have no need for either of these than there is no point in buying a mech.
Hope this was straight forward enough...
As you say its going to do what you want it to do, so there is no reason for you to run out and buy a mech. If you later decide you want to go below 0.7ish then you may want to consider it.
30w discharge? At 30w with a fresh bat & 0.6 coil, you only pull 7A... Many bats can handle that. A Sony vtc5 can handle 100w at around 24A with no problem...
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OK then yes thanks that confirms I have no need for a mech much clearer now no sub. 3 or over 30W for me
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My ugliest mech is prettier than any box mod.
There....I think that sums it up.
There....I think that sums it up.
TQUOTE=Joka;13263340]My argument is lifespan of the mods. If it has wires and boards and such it will eventually die. Or not survive the vapocalypse. Lol
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Very true......
And where,and where is the Bat Man
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Very true......
And where,and where is the Bat Man
Well then I am glad I took up vaping to quit smoking and not to look good
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I am all about functionality and comfort I hate to say it just this box mod is much more comfortable in my hand then a cylinder device feels natural
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If you love what you're using, thats a huge plus. You're way ahead of the game. Im glad you found what works for you. With 2 weeks in, to infer that nobody needs more than 30w, or that we just want to collect stuff and look cool or that EVERYBODY should be able to drop $70 on a DNA is a bit silly though. DNA 30's have been around long enough that the oooohhhs and aaaahhhhs have quieted down. They're great for those who want them....limited for others.
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