Spare parts

[bobnat]

I was thinking about the future of vaping and it seems bleak to me. I know some here have or are stockpiling mods of all types. At this point, I prefer regulated mods, specifically squonkers. So, I thought, what is it that is most likely to break on one, such as an Inbox. The little stuff like magnets and tubes are easily replaced. The chip is what turns it into lump of metal. So, is it feasible to buy DNA chips and just replace them? Just curious on other's thoughts about it. I suspect some will say go mech. I'm fully aware of the advantages of doing so, so hopefully no one will proffer that advice. It is a definite area of exploration at some point, but not now.

 

[Heartsdelight]

Interesting topic! I’m following along

 

[Pastorfuzz]

I was thinking about the future of vaping and it seems bleak to me. I know some here have or are stockpiling mods of all types. At this point, I prefer regulated mods, specifically squonkers. So, I thought, what is it that is most likely to break on one, such as an Inbox. The little stuff like magnets and tubes are easily replaced. The chip is what turns it into lump of metal. So, is it feasible to buy DNA chips and just replace them? Just curious on other's thoughts about it. I suspect some will say go mech. I'm fully aware of the advantages of doing so, so hopefully no one will proffer that advice. It is a definite area of exploration at some point, but not now.

I myself am starting to buy mechs. I have 4 boxes already. Plan on getting a few more before the year is up.
Per your post
I don't own any DNA now but I might grab some of those also and some extra boards as you have said. Also have 4 Hohmwrecker G2's and they still kick butt.
Already have enough wire, RTA's and RDA's and a little more than a gallon of nic in the freezer.
Don't know how this FDA shit is going to turn out but I am pretty sure they are going to get there way. Hope they don't, BUT.
One thing for sure, I am not buying any more Chinese mods. I bought them when I first started vaping but no interest in them anymore.
Can't trust them to last that long, although my Drags are still kicking after a year.
The ones I have left I take on the road, taverns, etc.
If I drop one and it breaks, no problem.
I use my mechs at home and they produce the smoothest Vape I ever experienced.
So a few more mechs and some more nic and I should be good until I'm in the ground!

 

[Arthur-VU]

I was thinking about the future of vaping and it seems bleak to me.
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So, is it feasible to buy DNA chips and just replace them? Just curious on other's thoughts about it. I suspect some will say go mech. I'm fully aware of the advantages of doing so, so hopefully no one will proffer that advice. It is a definite area of exploration at some point, but not now.

I thought a lot about this myself as well. Since getting into squoking, I've got the Druga kit and a Pulse BF, and wanted regulated.

Bought a Drone new, and sold it 30 days later since it was to heavy for me, like vaping from a 3 lb. brick, but it got me seduced by Escribe and DNA chips...

So after looking at all of the smaller regulated squonkers, decided on an Inbox v3, which I just bought yesterday, specifically for the ability to replace the DNA chip easily if it dies, and hoping Evolve does not stop producing them, and even so, I could likely source another DNA75 mod used/broken and pull the board and install it in the Inbox. I'm handy with a soldering iron and not afraid of doing this and have built many electronic kits over the past 30 yrs, so this should be a small job, but alas, I've not done one yet.

Sure, a mech can last forever if properly maintained, but using the Pulse BF, I dont like the voltage drop, nor the declining vape experience that goes along with the decreasing battery voltage, hence the quest for regulated.

The Pulse BF will be a backup device or vape-apocalypse device for me if Evolve DNA boards become unavailable.

Accordingly the Druga squonk kit is a backup to the Pulse BF.

Coming from an IT background, I am following the 3-2-1 rule for backups.

 

[bobnat]

I just found this...the 250c is only $5 more than the 75c. Also, you can buy new screens which is great.

https://www.evolvapor.com/products/dna250color

If this is legit, it's a much better price for the 75c

https://www.protovapor.com/product/evolv-dna-75-color/

 

[jwill]

This is why I am going back to the basics and going full mech again. Fixing all my old mods I love and getting the ones I want while I can and will use the regulated mods as currency when/if we hit vapeocalypse. If things get too bad on juice will start getting VG at Whole foods and flavors from wherever and go back to the patch if needed for nic.

If we are still able to get stuff after the smoke clears then I am just all stocked up.

I will not start smoking again.

 

[Roadtrip635]

I have an Inbox V1 and bought it shortly after they first released them and it still performs flawlessly. I have another DNA75 mod, an SMY SDNA75 and the screen went out on it, but the chip still works just fine, just can't see to make any adjustments. I keep meaning to order another screen to replace it, but never got around to it, think replacements screens were around $15. I have a couple other DNA mods and have not had any issues with any of them. I've known a few other DNA owners that have had to replace screens, so it seems it may be an uncommon problem. If you're looking to stockpile replacement parts for DNA mods, maybe a couple spare screens would be a good place to start.

 

[KingPin!]

Interesting topic! I’m following along

Ditto ...nice idea bobnat!

 

[Arthur-VU]

This is why I am going back to the basics and going full mech again. Fixing all my old mods I love and getting the ones I want while I can and will use the regulated mods as currency when/if we hit vapeocalypse. If things get too bad on juice will start getting VG at Whole foods and flavors from wherever and go back to the patch if needed for nic.

If we are still able to get stuff after the smoke clears then I am just all stocked up.

I will not start smoking again.

Yea, I too am going to invest in more mechs, but the box type since due to hand problems a bottom fire button on a tube mech is very difficult for me to use, and I thumb-fire on everything because of this...

I get my VG from Amazon (Essential Depot, or Raw & Rare), and nic from Nicotine River for my DIY, and since I have a PG allergy, dont use it, and I vape unflavored, dont need flavors. VG has a light sweetness by itself and will truly train you for flavor builds, since it's literally 'all or nothing' with unflavored and VG. If you build right you get a nice bit of sweetness, but not too sweet. I rarely consume any sugar or salt, so I am more sensitive to the taste than most folks.

If nicotine becomes hard to source, then I will learn how to make it myself too from other, legal ingredients, or via extraction from a tobacco plant that I will have to grow w/hydroponics, or maybe via some extraction/reduction method from the nicotine lozenges that are over-the-counter everywhere now.

 

[jwill]

[QUOTE="If nicotine becomes hard to source, then I will learn how to make it myself too from other, legal ingredients, or via extraction from a tobacco plant that I will have to grow w/hydroponics, or maybe via some extraction/reduction method from the nicotine lozenges that are over-the-counter everywhere now.[/QUOTE]


This is how hillbilly coke heads discovered m*th.

 

[Arthur-VU]

If nicotine becomes hard to source, then I will learn how to make it myself too from other, legal ingredients, or via extraction from a tobacco plant that I will have to grow w/hydroponics, or maybe via some extraction/reduction method from the nicotine lozenges that are over-the-counter everywhere now.

This is how hillbilly c*ke heads discovered m*th.

Well then, it's truly DIY all the way. Go for the win, or go home I guess.

I just need to buy a lathe, some billets of naval brass and copper, and a metal cutting blade for the lathe, and then I can even make my own mods then too.

 

[jwill]

Well then, it's truly DIY all the way. Go for the win, or go home I guess.

I just need to buy a lathe, some billets of naval brass and copper, and a metal cutting blade for the lathe, and then I can even make my own mods then too.

Or make a lathe and then proceed. I was just teasing with the hillbilly m*th thing. I am with you (and pretty soon anyone else who wants to vape).

 

[Arthur-VU]

Or make a lathe and then proceed. I was just teasing with the hillbilly m*th thing. I am with you (and pretty soon anyone else who wants to vape).

It's all good brother!

 

[ShowerHead]

Geez, I have quite a stockpile already. Tossed a couple of mechs in just in case all the regulated mods die before I do.
About a dozen mods, a dozen tanks, several liters of 100mg nicotine. I may well get some DNA chips just to have them on hand too.

People thought the FDA was going away. If anything, they are redoubling their effort. Plus all the state and local 'Save the children' forces.
No matter what, the regulators will have their way. Just depends on the timing.

I'm glad I took up DIY for my coils and juice. At first, I wasn't real happy with my lousy efforts. Now? After a couple years practice, I enjoy my own efforts way more than store bought coils or juice.

 

[jwill]

More people deciding they know what is best for other people. You can buy alcohol, cigarettes, over the counter medications in almost nearly unlimited quantities and no questions asked beyond an ID. All because of lobbyist for big pharma, big tobacco and big alcohol.

All of these actually dangerous items have already killed way more people than vaping ever could.

I suppose my "collection" has become a stockpile. Ridiculous nonsense all of it. Grown ups unable to make grown up decisions about what they want to do. Unless you want to smoke, drink and pill yourself to death. Thats perfectly safe from the FDA standpoint.

Rant over and fuck the FDA.

 

[MC5]

I was thinking about picking up a couple DNA boards should my vaporflask clones go south, but for the price ended up getting more backup mods. Nothing like good regulated devices for next to nothing on clearance. I cannot possibly live long enough to wear out my hoard. I might not even break into the mechs.

 

[bobnat]

I was thinking about picking up a couple DNA boards should my vaporflask clones go south, but for the price ended up getting more backup mods. Nothing like good regulated devices for next to nothing on clearance. I cannot possibly live long enough to wear out my hoard. I might not even break into the mechs.

Yea, for the price of a DNA board I can just get another Inbox. So, just buy 6 of them and I have the spare parts at hand, including the screen, buttons, etc.