what is the benefit of mech mods..

[Nikkita6]

I love mech mods more.

Agreed! I don't have any interest in DNA20/30 style devices, the aesthetics do not appeal to me. I don't think that mechs are necessarily "better", it is just a matter of personal taste, and what kind of vape experience you want.

For my style of vaping, mechs provide me with what I want, with a minimal amount of fuss. I enjoy the variety of styles, and finishes that mechanical mods offer, and mine perform great with my rba's.

 

[jhelliwell]

Give me a mech mod every time. They can be aesthetically stunning. I can also vape at 48W (which was nice)

 

[VaPreis]

I beg to differ.

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Yeah, but you haven't seen my ugliest mech yet.

 

[Jdbaker82]

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.

I never said no one needs more then 30W I wasn't even aware anyone vaped over 30W I was under the impression 10-20W was the range and 30W was overkill. I am just saying if I don't have a need for a mechanical mod since I did happen to order a DNA30 I don't see a reason for myself to start collecting mech mods if they aren't doing anything extra for my vaping needs. I only said anything about anyone dropping $70 on one because someone replied saying they weren't affordable.

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[raspberryblu]

I vape at 6 watts. How cool am I?

We wimpy vapers are the coolest...

 

[Jdbaker82]

We wimpy vapers are the coolest...

I am really liking the 10-14W range with my KFL + and Russian 91% both with 1 ohm and 2 ohm builds. I guess I don't notice much difference going any higher.... maybe I need to try a sub ohm to really notice??? I am just using single coil builds how much would a dual coil build change my experience?

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[Jdbaker82]

actually I am still confused wouldn't a 3-6 Variable Voltage device be able to provide the same power as a DNA30 device?????

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[edyle]

actually I am still confused wouldn't a 3-6 Variable Voltage device be able to provide the same power as a DNA30 device?????

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The more common electronics that go up to 15 watts have a 2.5 amp limit.

6 volts x 2.5 amps = 15 watts.

 

[Jdbaker82]

The more common electronics that go up to 15 watts have a 2.5 amp limit.

6 volts x 2.5 amps = 15 watts.

ohhhhhh I see what about the provari for instance???

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[Jdbaker82]

so to be clear the only reason to go into the 20-30W range would be sub-ohm is that correct?

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[danc13]

i prefer to vape mechanical mods with rebuildable atomizers because theres nothing limiting the vape that you want. Your the one who's zeroing in on the exact vapor production, flavor, and heat of the vapor through your builds and experimentation. Iv found i like to vape at around 50 watts sometimes and with regulated devices thats just not really happening yet. Mechanical mods are extremely reliable, durable, and easy to fix if something were to go wrong even with very little knowledge about it. In my experiences with regulated mods when something goes wrong they're pretty much done for me and that can happen by just dropping it a few too many times where dropping one of my mechs will take a chunk out of the ground before ever breaking. In the end its almost entirely personal preference and varies from person to person but those are the advantages i see in all my mech mods

 

[23skidoo]

so to be clear the only reason to go into the 20-30W range would be sub-ohm is that correct?

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It's really more about your build and your juice. Your build being the biggest factor, IMO. When you get into thicker wire (lower resistance per foot) for your coils it takes more power to get them to act how some of us want. It's definitely gonna be easier to hit 20w-30w with a subohm build. Also, some juices will just taste better to some people at lower power levels while other people will love the same juice at higher power levels. These are all just different ways of getting the best vape for you.

Try some different builds with what you have and play with the wattage. Get a feel for what you like best. Who knows, you may have found the best setup for you early in your vaping journey. That would be awesome!

 

[edyle]

ohhhhhh I see what about the provari for instance???

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amp limit on the provari seems to be 3.5 volts.

 

[edyle]

so to be clear the only reason to go into the 20-30W range would be sub-ohm is that correct?

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No.

Thicker gauge wire or higher resistance coils need higher power to operate at the right temperature.

 

[VaPreis]

so to be clear the only reason to go into the 20-30W range would be sub-ohm is that correct?

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No, not necessarily, but your DNA30 gives you that option.

To be honest, I'm waiting on a DNA30 box clone just like yours. While I build "sub ohm" coils for use on my mechs, I intend to do the exact opposite for the DNA30. Instead I will be building higher resistance builds with thicker wire for larger coils, and then cranking the wattage up.

More coil + More Power = More Vape

 

[Jdbaker82]

No, not necessarily, but your DNA30 gives you that option.

To be honest, I'm waiting on a DNA30 box clone just like yours. While I build "sub ohm" coils for use on my mechs, I intend to do the exact opposite for the DNA30. Instead I will be building higher resistance builds with thicker wire for larger coils, and then cranking the wattage up.

More coil + More Power = More Vape

Can you give me an example of what you mean? What do you plan on using what guage wire how many wraps?

 

[VaPreis]

Can you give me an example of what you mean? What do you plan on using what guage wire how many wraps?

I can't answer that exactly for every instance, because that will depend on what I'm building.

My preference is for rebuildable tanks such as the kayfun/Aqua/Fogger/Taifun.

So where I may have built a 0.8Ω coil using 26ga wire for my Kayfun that I use on a mechanical mod (7 wraps at 2.2m for the sake of the discussion), for that same kayfun I will be experimenting with maybe 10 to 12 wraps. That coil will be a monster in a Kayfun, but with the increased wattage of the DNA30, that should make for some fun at 30 watts.

Like I said, I'll be experimenting if it ever gets here.

 

[Ryedan]

I never said no one needs more then 30W I wasn't even aware anyone vaped over 30W I was under the impression 10-20W was the range and 30W was overkill. I am just saying if I don't have a need for a mechanical mod since I did happen to order a DNA30 I don't see a reason for myself to start collecting mech mods if they aren't doing anything extra for my vaping needs. I only said anything about anyone dropping $70 on one because someone replied saying they weren't affordable.

You're quite judgmental Jd. Now it turns out you don't know much about vaping technology (not surprising ).

I'm glad you're starting to ask questions and listening to the answers. Good luck in your vape journey

 

[NealBJr]

...why a mech mod over a DNA 30... Well, My main vape is a 15 watt Vamo. A few weeks ago, we went to six flags, and I had the choice of bringing one Ecig in... a VV Ego with a mini protank, my Vamo with either a kayfun or Aga-T or my Caravella with an Aqua.... looking at the roller coasters, guess what I chose? The mech with the Aqua is pretty much a steel tube. The Aqua is a dual coil atomizer that is stainless as well. I was looped around, laying, sitting, being bounced around, and my mech mod never failed. I use the Vamo as my main vape, but I don't think it would've withstood the punishment, nor would most VV devices.

I love my VV devices, and I love my mech mods as well.

Now, for those who wonder if 30w is too much..... that's like asking if 55mph is fast enough.. for most cases, and driving around, yes, there's no need for a car to go faster. It's a safe speed that gets you there In enough time reliably. However, you may want or need to go higher sometimes..... so, you want that option. 15 watts is enough for me. I usually vape around 11-12. But, every once in a while, some .3 ohm dual coil vaping is nice.

 

[Jdbaker82]

You're quite judgmental Jd. Now it turns out you don't know much about vaping technology (not surprising ).

I'm glad you're starting to ask questions and listening to the answers. Good luck in your vape journey

You can only know so much after two weeks but what I did figure out is mech mods are already becoming a thing of the past and are just trophies for people now soon they will be extinct.