Why in the world a mechanical mod???

[DHubbs]

Okay now that my title caught your attention I can ask, Why not just get a regulated 100w mod that can go down to .1 ohm and not have to worry about battery safety near as much. Also, with mechanical mods dont you don't have to worry about the voltage dropping throughout the day? I want to get a mechanical mod but that just grinds my gears. [emoji37]


TLDR; Do mech mods lose power throughout the day, and if so is it noticeable and how often do you need to change/charge batteries? [emoji12]

 

[edyle]

Okay now that my title caught your attention I can ask, Why not just get a regulated 100w mod that can go down to .1 ohm and not have to worry about battery safety near as much. Also, with mechanical mods dont you don't have to worry about the voltage dropping throughout the day? I want to get a mechanical mod but that just grinds my gears. [emoji37]


TLDR; Do mech mods lose power throughout the day, and if so is it noticeable and how often do you need to change/charge batteries? [emoji12]

1: The question comes from somewhere but you don't explain where.

2: "Why not just get a regulated 100w mod that can go down to .1 ohm and not have to worry about battery safety"
Um, yeah; why not? Why do you ask?

3: "with mechanical mods dont you don't have to worry about the voltage dropping throughout the day?"
With mech mods the voltage out is the actual voltage of the battery, which will drop throughout the day.
That's why there were kick modules for mechanical mods, and now, regulated mods.

4: " I want to get a mechanical mod but that just grinds my gears"
Based on what you said so far, I don't get why you want to get a mechanical mod.

 

[B2L]

Because if my REO falls in a puddle, I wipe it off and vape. If it falls on the sidewalk, I patch the concrete and vape. If the chip fails in it... wait, there's no chip in it to fail. Basically, I can vape indefinitely with a REO and, worse case scenario, a little ingenuity and a few parts from the hardware store.

Yes, as the battery drains the vape weakens. I change out my batteries before I leave the house and when I get home from work. Unless it's been a very long day I am changing them at about 3.7 volts which is before the vape falls off.

 

[UncleChuck]

At this point the only advantages mechs have is durability, and a more desirable form for some people. Mechs became popular at a time when regulated devices were extremely limited in the power they could put out, limited in the the coil resistance they could handle, and expensive/hard to find. It really wasn't that long ago that a 30W regulated device was the most powerful on the market, and 15W was average.

Now that we have a ton of cheap, high power regulated boxes on the market the demand for mechs seems to have declined, but some people still prefer the feel of a tube mod over a box, and the reliability that comes with something free of any electronics. While there are still a few regulated tube mods, they don't match the power of the boxes (or mechs) and are quite a bit longer with a given battery compared to a mech.

So basically, people still buy mechs because they look/feel better and/or want something that will last longer than they will.

 

[edyle]

Mechs also typically come with adjustable center pin, which has not been common among the regulated devices.

 

[Fattlestar]

I bought a mech very recently for the first time. Why?

1: It is aesthetically pleasing to me, compared to every regulated box mod that looks exactly the same.
2: It is durable. I can drop it in a pot of boiling water, dry it, and have no issues using it. I can also get replacement parts easily and cheaply if something should happen to fail.
3: Clone mech mods are cheap. Really cheap. You can spend 10$ and get a functioning unit that will work very well. You can spend 30$ and get a functioning unit that will perform extremely well.
4: Why can't I have both? A regulated device and a mechanical mod. I see no reason to corner myself when both work for me.

Yes, the battery will drain while using it, and will need to be changed out when it is time. That is, for me at least, the only major caveat and drawback compared to a regulated high wattage device. Still, for me, it isn't a big deal; I have batteries to swap in when it's time.

Mech mods aren't as popular now because of the availability of high output regulated mods, true. Regulated mods are generally more idiot proof as far as safety goes. Mech mods require more diligence. If you don't want a mech mod, or the responsibilities that go with it, don't get one. Personally, I love the form factor, and I'll probably be adding a few more to my collection, along with one or two more regulated box mods.

I can't answer "how often" to change your batteries. That depends on your usage.

 

[Bad Ninja]

The appeal of a mechanical is the lack of electronics to break.
The lifespan of a regulated mod is very short compared to a mechanical which can last a lifetime or more.

 

[duc916]

I bought a mech very recently for the first time. Why?

1: It is aesthetically pleasing to me, compared to every regulated box mod that looks exactly the same.

I'll add to that and just say, not everyone can stick one in their mouth and feel like it's anything close to normal.

 

[KC33]

I have some really nice mechs and a few regulated devices. I like them both and use my mechs for RDA's and regulated mods for tanks. It's all about what toy to play with next.

 

[Pensilac]

I do notice the power go down a bit throughout the day with my mech but I just do my builds so they're able to fire nicely at around 3.7 volts and still produce a nice vape. One 18650 gets me through the morning till I get home from work around 7:30pm and then I usually switch it out for a fresh one. I only get to vape on breaks and lunch while at work but I'm fine with the battery life I get.

I've been trying to justify getting a regulated box mod but I personally can't get past the form factor of a box mod, I much prefer a small tube mod like the SMPL mod when I'm out of the house, I tried using a Cloupor DNA 30 box for a couple weeks but just didn't like the added bulk of it plus it wasn't powerful enough for me.

 

[flippant]

There's a certain appeal to getting your preferred vape just by tying a coil exactly to your tastes. Kind of a point of pride. We don't need no steenkin' computers! Sure, a chip allowing you to customize on the fly is convenient, but maybe you're pleased that you don't require any extra conveniences? Kinda like those people that still love their typewriters.

As well, mechs are pretty and inherently smaller than regulated devices. Little and sleek, right? Like otters. I actually quite like the look and feel of most regulated boxes (especially with the latest mini-craze), but if size is ever a concern it's either my Le Petit Gros or Microstick that gets tossed in my pocket.

But hey, regulated devices are so good these days that it comes down, basically, to personal preference. If you hafta ask what's desirable about a mech, then you're probably not the target market, bud.

 

[WattWick]

Because it's short, sturdy and all I need.

 

[The Ocelot]

They're pretty.

 

[readeuler]

There are two ratios that (clone) mechs will probably always win, hands down:

Price to power
Size to power

I got a mech to see what wattage would be good enough for me, in preparation for these wattage wars. I just haven't bought a regulated mod since.

I vape around 5ml daily at a little under 0.3 ohms. One battery lasts an entire day, even with the 15 amp draw on a 2500 mah battery.

 

[DaveP]

I'm one who wonders why anyone would need more than a 15 watt vape, anyway ... or more vapor than the equivalent smoke stream from the old cigarettes that they kicked to the curb.

Everyone to their own desires, but vaping seems to have become a technological sport, rather than a simple and safer substitute for smoking.

 

[Shotintel]

Honestly,

I love the fact that I have to stretch my brain and mechanical abilities to work with mech mods. I have to figure out what will give me a great vape without the aid of a computer. My mech mod is unique to me, to my abilities to engineer a great set of coils and wicks, to make sure my battery will not explode in my face. This is like asking a bow hunter why they don't just use a gun, or better yet, get the meat from Walmart.

I have a voltage regulated mod that I used in the past, but having to truly understand your device in order to get what you want out of it, that's why I switched.

 

[Briangragg]

For me it's consistency, a .2ohm coil on a mech will perform the same every time, once the coil is wrapped, the fiddling is over. Cleaning them however, not always a fan considering that I've yet to get one of my mechs to stop getting a hot button. No bother, the old nemesis clone hasn't had a single issue yet.

 

[sixOHfour]

Why not enjoy both? I "collect" every type of device there is!

I use regulated cheapies like the evod mega at work since I am constantly in the rain, snow, mud, dirt etc.. When at home I use one of my many mech mods and when I'm out and about I take a high powered regulated device.

All of them have their ups and downs, but each one a unique experience. In my case they all serve a purpose lol.

 

[TheGreatWhiteBuffalo]

I agree with the price point for the power. especially clones. My most recent was $10 authentic, on clearance.
As far as "why you need more than 15 watts?" Much more satisfying vape, going beyond the standard low watt devices was how I stopped smoking completely. I just couldn't get enough, to the point where I was burning up those devices.
I use both mech and regulated. I like mech for when I get a build nailed down and for simplicity. I like regulated for finding that "sweet spot" on builds and liquids. I like regulated to run low watts on occasion, and to know where my battery level is.
they both have their benefits, I don't think too many regulated mods are considered "pretty", but I love the look and feel of my mechs.

 

[Racehorse]

I never liked regulated mods because they usually have read outs, menus, etc, which I hate.