This weekend I got an opportunity to try a new mechanical set-ups that an employee (who is also a local vape cloud competitor and champ) let me try while he discussed coil making, etc, in a shop he works in locally. They were fairly high end, using very nice 30mm RDAs and I was chucking out some pretty beefy clouds and having a lot of fun. I've been wanting to get into mechs for a while now. Now that I'd had a chance to actually try some and get some irl tips on them I'm about ready to take the plunge. But I still have some questions I'd like to ask you all.
First off, box or stacked? I'm using to regulated box mods and somewhat prefer that look since they are typically more compact for a multi-battery mod as opposed to a dual battery stack mod. But to doubt I have seen some in both styled that are simply stunning to behold. I do like the ability to use both smaller and larger RDAs on a box mod as opposed to a stacked mod which typically only really pairs with a few sizes... seems like 22-25mm is an average from what I have seen with stacked. Whereas, a lot of box mods can go upwards of 30mm, which is about as large as I think is reasonable to go. My currents RTAs are 24-25mm, but I realize that RDAs generally have a larger build area so I may have much need to go over that in an RDA.
Second, parallel or series? Or para-series? I understand the differences between the three, but I would like some thoughts as to why you would recommend one over another, although I have a feeling most like say to start with a parallel or para-series.
Third, adjustability. I have seen some mechs that have an ability to adjust the voltage so that you can pair in precisely with whatever build is being used, but specifics in this manner are not typically listed in mod descriptions from vendors. Is this a common thing, or do most of them not adjust at all, instead relying on your build and battery to determine what kind of performance it gets? This has been something I have not quite found a satisfactory answer for.
Lastly, with all this in mind, what mod would you recommend? I have a decent budget, but I don't want to break the bank. I am looking at $150 or less, or if I could even get a box and a stacked for that price that'd be even better. I am not huge on cosmetics, although I do appreciate it. Mainly it is quality and performance I am wanting over flash. Also, with that recommendation, what atty would be a good match? This is where I do care a bit about cosmetics since I do prefer my mod and atty to match (unless it's just so good it's sort of a "who cares" scenario.
I probably missed some things but maybe your feedback will bring up additional questions to be explored. Thanks for any and all feedback.
P.S. I do have a fiar understanding of Ohm's Law given that I work with electricity as part of my job. Not to say I am an expert but I have an understanding of how volts, amps, and resistance affect one another to contribute to safe vape vs. an explosive vape. But any must read resources you have I will certainly look into. Knowledge is power afterall.
First off, box or stacked? I'm using to regulated box mods and somewhat prefer that look since they are typically more compact for a multi-battery mod as opposed to a dual battery stack mod. But to doubt I have seen some in both styled that are simply stunning to behold. I do like the ability to use both smaller and larger RDAs on a box mod as opposed to a stacked mod which typically only really pairs with a few sizes... seems like 22-25mm is an average from what I have seen with stacked. Whereas, a lot of box mods can go upwards of 30mm, which is about as large as I think is reasonable to go. My currents RTAs are 24-25mm, but I realize that RDAs generally have a larger build area so I may have much need to go over that in an RDA.
Second, parallel or series? Or para-series? I understand the differences between the three, but I would like some thoughts as to why you would recommend one over another, although I have a feeling most like say to start with a parallel or para-series.
Third, adjustability. I have seen some mechs that have an ability to adjust the voltage so that you can pair in precisely with whatever build is being used, but specifics in this manner are not typically listed in mod descriptions from vendors. Is this a common thing, or do most of them not adjust at all, instead relying on your build and battery to determine what kind of performance it gets? This has been something I have not quite found a satisfactory answer for.
Lastly, with all this in mind, what mod would you recommend? I have a decent budget, but I don't want to break the bank. I am looking at $150 or less, or if I could even get a box and a stacked for that price that'd be even better. I am not huge on cosmetics, although I do appreciate it. Mainly it is quality and performance I am wanting over flash. Also, with that recommendation, what atty would be a good match? This is where I do care a bit about cosmetics since I do prefer my mod and atty to match (unless it's just so good it's sort of a "who cares" scenario.
I probably missed some things but maybe your feedback will bring up additional questions to be explored. Thanks for any and all feedback.
P.S. I do have a fiar understanding of Ohm's Law given that I work with electricity as part of my job. Not to say I am an expert but I have an understanding of how volts, amps, and resistance affect one another to contribute to safe vape vs. an explosive vape. But any must read resources you have I will certainly look into. Knowledge is power afterall.
