Just Ordered My First Mech Mod....

Smokeybear · Mar 5, 2015

As the title says I just ordered my first Mech Mod and I'm beginning my journey into the world of RDA's.

Here's what I have been using and most likely will still use as my daily setup.

Istick 30w
Kangertech Subtank Mini

And here's what I have that's on its way to me.

Copper patina - 4nine V2

Derringer RDA clone kit

So my question is what tips or advice can you veterans share with me about this.

I know the basics but it's nice to have a list I can fall on when I forget.

Thanks in advance.

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BigNasty · Mar 5, 2015

Vtc4s and Mnke batteries are your friends.
A good charger like a xtar or nitecore.
Ohm meter.
Lead snips.

Possible teflon tape like plumbers tape if the bottom of the rda is leaky.

Bigger diameter coils will be slightly less harsh.

http://www.steam-engine.org/coil.asp

Panther1911 · Mar 5, 2015

you will like that derringer RDA! i have two and love them both!

i use the one on a mech mod, with a dual coil set up.........7 wraps of 26ga kanthal A-1 around a 2.5mm or 3/32" rod...wicked with organic cotton....great vape

Smokeybear · Mar 5, 2015

Good to know I'm glad to hear that.

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BigNasty · Mar 5, 2015

I am 180 degree opposite your order.
I have a nemy, a chi you, and a hades in my current rotation. VTR mothballed due to the the amp limit.. keeping it in reserve in case the mom unit destroys her mvps.

Just ordered a sig 150 and a dark horse.

Panther1911 · Mar 5, 2015

BigNasty said:
I am 180 degree opposite your order.
I have a nemy, a chi you, and a hades in my current rotation. VTR mothballed due to the the amp limit.. keeping it in reserve in case the mom unit destroys her mvps.

Just ordered a sig 150 and a dark horse.

you will love the sig 150!

BigNasty · Mar 5, 2015

Panther1911 said:
you will love the sig 150!

it is in the mail system.

OBDave · Mar 6, 2015

Careful - 4nine is quite a dangerous choice for a first mech due to the hybrid connection - make sure your atty center post protrudes well beyond the threads or you could short a battery in short order...

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

OBDave said:
Careful - 4nine is quite a dangerous choice for a first mech due to the hybrid connection - make sure your atty center post protrudes well beyond the threads or you could short a battery in short order...

Well that makes me just a little nervous however if I remember correctly I believe the pin on that RDA is adjustable via flathead screw driver, so I would just need to turn it until it's past the threads on the hybrid connection.

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Panther1911 · Mar 6, 2015

@Smokeybear did you get charger and batteries yet?

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

Not yet the mod won't arrive until the 25th so I decided I would wait until I get it then head to my local vape shop and ask them for advice on what to use, they also said they would give me a tutorial on the bench they have setup there.

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VAPER#2311 · Mar 6, 2015

A useful thing I found when I switched from regulated to mechs was to get a feel for the vapor production on a mech with diffferent ohm loads by taking out your battery and popping it into the charger or getting a 510 inline voltmeter attachment and measuring battery levels at regular intervals to learn how much vapor is produced at that much power, estimated duration of the battery and sag etc. Helped me quickly learn when the battery is running low as I did run a couple of batteries too low or charge when there wasn't a need to accidentally at the start.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

Makes Sense @VAPER#2311 I actually looked into those inline battery readers last night, i was reading about battery drop and how to select the best battery to use for your mod. It will take some getting use to for sure but i plan on just using it at home at first so i will always have access to a charger and extra battery.

VAPER#2311 · Mar 6, 2015

Yeah got one from smok i think aaaages ago did the job and just had to unscrew the atty rather than take the battery out and is quite convenient but yeah haven't used it at all for a long long time so is a small investment for something you may not need (cost me $20 at the time but that was over a year ago probably cheaper now). Same thing I did haha but youll get a feel for it pretty quickly especially once you find your perfect build and soon after will only be wanting to take the mech and a battery out hehe.

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10008005/1706403-evva-protective-silicone-case-for-18650-battery I got a couple of these to take out single batteries with the mod for work or extended times away from home.

Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

Realize that the magnets in the 4nine switch are theaded into the center of the insulators. If you get hot button or no contact adjust the magnet to center it up inside the insulator. I'm sure this makes no sense to you now because you've not got it yet. But you'll see what I mean when you get it.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

@VAPER#2311 Those are pretty neat i will definitely get a few for when i get the balls to leave the house with my mech lol. thanks for the link and advice!

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

@Steam Powered i think i get it the insulator above the switch is adjustable to make the battery more snug in the tube. I assume.

Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

The opposing magnets will keep the bat snug. The insulators have a hole in the middle that's threaded to accept the magnets. Sometimes during use the magnets turns about a half turn exposing more magnet on one side of the insulator than one the other causing a mis fire or a hot button.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

I see, so ill need to keep an eye on the insulator and make sure its always centered with the magnets, Or maybe I should just shut up ,heed your advice and wait until i get it so i know exactly what your saying. haha but none the less i appreciate the heads up.

VAPER#2311 · Mar 6, 2015

no worries, mechs and rdas are the best hehe have fun building!

p.s. In case you didn't know, mechs especially the contacts and threads need to be regularly cleaned (generally every week or two for heavy usage) because grime and shit builds up. I use a cheap ultrasonic jewellery cleaner (works great on my stainless steel mods, not so great with brass and copper but still saves polishing effort), a metal polish that is safe on the metals I'm cleaning and WD40 for electrical contacts for the threads and contacts. But yeah iso/dishwashing liquid and a toothbrush suffice aswell.

Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

Smokeybear said:
I see, so ill need to keep an eye on the insulator and make sure its always centered with the magnets.

You got it. It'll be real apparent when you get it.

Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

4nine is a cool little tube and can hit hard, but you let that magnet get out of adjustment a little and it'll make you madder than hell.
Either it won't fire or the button is burning your finger. I got so mad at mine I put it up and swore I'd never use it again.
But then one day a bud showed me the deal and bam, loved it again.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

out of curiosity @Steam Powered were you using the 4nine with recessed button or the 4nine V2 that is almost flush with the bottom and has reverse threaded lock.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

Might be a different set up button wise.

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

Old Model

Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

I've got the old model so my advice might be for nothing. Not sure how the button on the other is made

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

@Steam Powered yeah its slightly different from what im reading but you at least prompted me to do a little more research so you did good on your advice friend. Now i know more about the Mod i purchased. .

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

My Bad apparently it's called the Tarsius Prime mod it's essentially a 4nine clone though.

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Steam Powered · Mar 6, 2015

Smokeybear said:
My Bad apparently it's called the Tarsius Prime mod it's essentially a 4nine clone though.

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No bigge dude. Like you said upfront, your just getting into it and there's a lot of different stuff out there.

Panther1911 · Mar 6, 2015

@Smokeybear i think its great that you are looking some much into this, your attention to detail will keep you safe.

but dont sweat it to much.....get your gear in, build it, check your safeties, and vape on and enjoy

what maters most is if you are happy with the way it vapes

Smokeybear · Mar 6, 2015

Panther1911 said:
@Smokeybear i think its great that you are looking some much into this, your attention to detail will keep you safe.

but dont sweat it to much.....get your gear in, build it, check your safeties, and vape on and enjoy

what maters most is if you are happy with the way it vapes

Thanks man, glad to know my OCD pays off somewhere. Lol

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Smokeybear · Mar 22, 2015

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Finally fired this thing up today and I
Love it!!

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Just Ordered My First Mech Mod....

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