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JuicyLucy
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Can you clarify this statement?
A good mech will last you forever if you maintain it, might have to rebuild the internals, but should last a lifetime
I keep looking and thinking about one...... But it's just so easy to adjust my dna to my taste.
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lots of upsides
zero firing delay
direct off the battery current, not pulsed, so feels different
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Reliability is the big thing for me. Long past any board mod, my mechs will still be going strong. If vapagedon happens, having some mechs in your arsenal is important. Prepare for the worst, work for the best.
Mechs also have none of those nanny state protections.
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I love mechs over regulated - especially for squonking - it is a superior vape, smoother somehow
Besides that, I'm just not a techie person at all
I understand exactly how a mech works and I feel the vape is more consistent and behaves better with a mech
Can't stand having to twiddle around to adjust a mod so the atomizer behaves how I want it to
Mechs just never let me down and it just vapes better
Also find the longevity factor highly appealing
Can't imagine having to rebuild a Inbox or what have you
Besides that, I'm just not a techie person at all
I understand exactly how a mech works and I feel the vape is more consistent and behaves better with a mech
Can't stand having to twiddle around to adjust a mod so the atomizer behaves how I want it to
Mechs just never let me down and it just vapes better
Also find the longevity factor highly appealing
Can't imagine having to rebuild a Inbox or what have you
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Threw in a quicky round wire coil in a Gorge. First impressions is it's not quite up to the level of the Hadaly. However before fully pronouncing any verdict I need to take some time and play with it some.
I meant the battery life sucks compared to a regulated single battery MOD.Can you clarify this statement?
A good mech will last you forever if you maintain it, might have to rebuild the internals, but should last a lifetime
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BTW congrats on that regulated Voopoo,I had my hopes on that win.Can you clarify this statement?
A good mech will last you forever if you maintain it, might have to rebuild the internals, but should last a lifetime
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Most mech users size their coils to chuck huge-ass clouds, meaning they have to use batteries that can deliver the amps with a lesser capacity, and of course they use up the batteries faster - hence the short enjoyment time.
However, if you do a build for a relaxed vape at reasonable power, you can use batteries with a higher capacity and they'll last you a lot longer throughout the day.
Me, when I use my mechs (which is exceedingly rare, but... sometimes I do
), I use cheesy 3000mAh Surefire batteries with a 0.5Ω build: it yields between 25W and 30W, and one battery lasts me between half a day and a full day depending on how much I vape. Better, since I use thinner wires for the coils, it ramps up faster than you'd think.
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BTW congrats on that regulated Voopoo,I had my hopes on that win.
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I only entered the contest because it has my nomination as best new name of 2017
Actually seems like it could be a pretty decent mod, but the name is VooPoo Drag is going to turn off almost all English speakers of the vape world, lol
Thought that might be what you meant. And it's just wrong.
By default, overall in general, the AVERAGE mech will have less internal resistance and wasted battery than a mod that's got to power a board and electronic switch. Battery life - give the same battery, is then entirely a matter of the build.
Now if you're planning to vape a 1-battery mech at 0.1 ohms, then you're going to have poor run time - but it'll be a LITTLE better in a well-built mech than it would be most regulated devices.
By default, overall in general, the AVERAGE mech will have less internal resistance and wasted battery than a mod that's got to power a board and electronic switch. Battery life - give the same battery, is then entirely a matter of the build.
Now if you're planning to vape a 1-battery mech at 0.1 ohms, then you're going to have poor run time - but it'll be a LITTLE better in a well-built mech than it would be most regulated devices.
Ok, so its bf rda atty time...3f vape seems to have a pretty decent selection and looking for suggestions...i like both ends of the spectrum as far as my vape so im lookinig for both MTL and cloud attys as well as most anything in between.
Right now my list is dismal at best with a Maze V2, a cheap goon clone which im actually liking and a Narda clone.
Im aware of the ShenRay Hadaly and this is on the list but i need more as i want to make one big purchase and get a bunch out of the way to try out.
Any recommendations appreciated.
Right now my list is dismal at best with a Maze V2, a cheap goon clone which im actually liking and a Narda clone.
Im aware of the ShenRay Hadaly and this is on the list but i need more as i want to make one big purchase and get a bunch out of the way to try out.
Any recommendations appreciated.
That don't really enter into it. The thing with mechs is, the vape can start being quite disappointing when the battery drops below nominal voltage at no load - when they still have quite a lot of life left in them - at which point you want to replace it to get the vape goodness back. Regulated mods on the other hand can suck a battery dry and provide the same vape quality from start to finish.
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I highly recommend you NOT BUY THE MAZE - there are way better bf atties out there
It came with the VT75 InBox mod...i like it but i know there is better out there...My cheap $8 FT goon kills it flavor and cloud wise..lol
Thank you..added to list.
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Oh, that's where mine came from also, lol
I misunderstood and thought you were buying one
It was like "noooo, don't do it Mike!!!"
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Mech performance is controlled by how you build your coils. A coil you designed for a 70W regulated will not be optimal for a mech. With a mech you play with the wire instead of the buttons.
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You might want to look at the Odis - a lot of folks like it better than the NarDa. I am one of them, lol
I gotcha - and that's valid...but I build for optimal enjoyment (what else?) - and so my vape is just how i like it for the "meat" of the runtime - I'm perfectly happy with it from 4.2 down to like 3.7.
And since I run a few at once, I'm not sure - but that's pretty much all day for me (I'm at about 0.4-0.5 ohms).
It's got a little extra kick for the first bit, then runs nice 'til I swap out.
Occasionally, I'll notice somethings vaping weak - and find I've run down below that - like 3.5 or lower. Most of the time, I just swap a battery when I think "gee, it's been a while" - and find it's still at 3.8 or up...
And since I run a few at once, I'm not sure - but that's pretty much all day for me (I'm at about 0.4-0.5 ohms).
It's got a little extra kick for the first bit, then runs nice 'til I swap out.
Occasionally, I'll notice somethings vaping weak - and find I've run down below that - like 3.5 or lower. Most of the time, I just swap a battery when I think "gee, it's been a while" - and find it's still at 3.8 or up...
Hmm. Interesting atties from 3F?
Well, everyone should have an Origen Little.They're tiny, good quality, great flavor...and tiny.
I actually still kinda like the Pancake. (sold out).
I'm still pretty pleased with the Advken Gorge - IF you like bigger air. I don't think it really shines closed down, but if you want a pretty open lung draw, I like it. If you like restricted air, then Hadaly is definitely good...
In fact, for "big air" I found my clone Goon sucked, so I'd recommend either an authentic Goon, or the Advken Gorge, or maybe the SMJY No Legal. It might not LOOK airy, but it is...at least for me it is...
And yeah - those two are a bit pricier.
And a couple I haven't tried yet: Wasp Nano (i got mine, but it's missing a bf pin), and a Viper V2 I just ordered...
Well, everyone should have an Origen Little.
They're tiny, good quality, great flavor...and tiny.I'm still pretty pleased with the Advken Gorge - IF you like bigger air. I don't think it really shines closed down, but if you want a pretty open lung draw, I like it. If you like restricted air, then Hadaly is definitely good...
In fact, for "big air" I found my clone Goon sucked, so I'd recommend either an authentic Goon, or the Advken Gorge, or maybe the SMJY No Legal. It might not LOOK airy, but it is...at least for me it is...
And yeah - those two are a bit pricier.
And a couple I haven't tried yet: Wasp Nano (i got mine, but it's missing a bf pin), and a Viper V2 I just ordered...
Yep Odis is nice. I like better than Narda or Hadaly.
Hope you enjoy the Gorge....I enjoyed being a part of its designGot my gorge 2 weeks from 3fvape
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Your feedback would be appreciated after you've used it enough!
Hmm. Interesting atties from 3F?
Well, everyone should have an Origen Little.
I actually still kinda like the Pancake. (sold out).
I'm still pretty pleased with the Advken Gorge - IF you like bigger air. I don't think it really shines closed down, but if you want a pretty open lung draw, I like it. If you like restricted air, then Hadaly is definitely good...
In fact, for "big air" I found my clone Goon sucked, so I'd recommend either an authentic Goon, or the Advken Gorge, or maybe the SMJY No Legal. It might not LOOK airy, but it is...at least for me it is...
And yeah - those two are a bit pricier.
And a couple I haven't tried yet: Wasp Nano (i got mine, but it's missing a bf pin), and a Viper V2 I just ordered...
Will second the NoLegal and rec Split RDTA and the ShenRay Hadaly
@raymo2u , is this the one you designed? In that case I will absolutely have to get one!Hope you enjoy the Gorge....I enjoyed being a part of its design
Your feedback would be appreciated after you've used it enough!
I wrote a few lines about it the night I fired it up.
I may want to pull one wrap off that build, and see how she runs a touch hotter - but it's definitely well thought out, thanks!
I'd already recommend it for someone who wants more open air than a Hadaly or Narda...
I may want to pull one wrap off that build, and see how she runs a touch hotter - but it's definitely well thought out, thanks!
I'd already recommend it for someone who wants more open air than a Hadaly or Narda...
Hope you enjoy the Gorge....I enjoyed being a part of its design
Your feedback would be appreciated after you've used it enough!
Hmm Looper with milk for $16/60ml
Haven't bought liquid in 8 months but Looper with milk is mighty tempting
I have not bought any premade juice in 2 years.
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I can relate - was sent a sample of some Caramel Waffle Crunch and it was so good I've vape-guzzled over 240 mls since December
Am hanging my head in shame to admit this
There's a great clone of looper and the 12 monkeys orangz, which I like better, on the eliquid recipes site.
I am gonna try the Creme Brulee tomorrow, err later today.
I can relate - was sent a sample of some Caramel Waffle Crunch and it was so good I've vape-guzzled over 240 mls since December
Am hanging my head in shame to admit this
Almost 4 years into DIY and I've never been able to mix a custard or dessert that was worth a damn, too many ingredients to muck around with and steeping can kiss my ass.
Occasionally I'll put on my trench coat and dark glasses and venture to the local vape shop to nab a 30ml treat of this bear claw liquid they mix in-house..... so good..... but it's also sickly oversweetened and 5 or 6 puffs with my evening coffee usually does me for the day.
They can also be much smaller than regulated mods, and many find them more aesthetically pleasing. How long they last depends on how you build. I tend to run single coils and I don't build super low resistance, so an Orca can easily last me all day with a single 18650. But it's so tiny, I always carry two so I can also rotate flavors.
Aside from that, I just really enjoy building for them. I believe having to really think and pay attention to how I put a coil together makes me a better builder overall. To some, me included, there's something.... different about how they hit as well. Maybe it's because the battery is slowly draining and it doesn't have the consistency that others love from their regulated devices. Whatever it is, I really enjoy it. I use regulated mods too, and I think both have their place, but if someone told me today I had to choose what to use for the rest of my life, it would be a mech bottom feeder.
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Yeah, I didn't buy any juice for over a year, and then I won some Golden Ticket, it was really good, then got that sample of the Waffle Crunch, super delicious, so thought maybe juices had gotten better.
Got some down in Seattle last December, made me want to upchuck. Bought some of that Crunchy stuff online and another bottle of Mint Ice Cream by the same maker - was like eating old gum from under the table when I was a kid
Got some down in Seattle last December, made me want to upchuck. Bought some of that Crunchy stuff online and another bottle of Mint Ice Cream by the same maker - was like eating old gum from under the table when I was a kid
Yeah, I didn't buy any juice for over a year, and then I won some Golden Ticket, it was really good, then got that sample of the Waffle Crunch, super delicious, so thought maybe juices had gotten better.
Got some down in Seattle last December, made me want to upchuck. Bought some of that Crunchy stuff online and another bottle of Mint Ice Cream by the same maker - was like eating old gum from under the table when I was a kid
Golden ticket keeps tempting me. It sounds like something I'd like, but so many juices are so loaded with sweetener, the coils are gunked before you can get 3 hits in and the flavor is nothing but sickly sweet syrup. Despite all this, there are a few juices I do buy now and then that are on the sweet side, but taste good and don't murder the coils. How was Golden Ticket in that respect?
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It tasted just like a glass of perfectly mixed Nestles Quick
Didn't screw with the coils at all, but I pulse and rewick religiously every week. Found a good clone recipe for it too
That's good to hear, thank you! I'm like you, I dry burn and rewick everything each week. If you think about it sometime and it's not too much trouble, I'd love to be pointed in the direction of that recipe!
That's a very nice and polite way of saying : @JuicyLucy , could we please have that recipe?
It actually echoes my thoughts !
Am hanging my head in shame to admit this
No reason for that! Not unless you are also ashamed to eat in a restaurant instead of at home.
In addition, how can you make an even better tasting clone of a delicious commercial juice unless you first sample it?
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Last couple times I tried commercial juice, it was just nasty to me. I have a big bottle I got free that I suppose I'll try one of these days.
Fortunately for me, I have a single flavor I can happily vape all day every day. I want variety - I have 10 mods loaded up with it, and they all vape a little different.
I was runnin' low, so just today, I whipped up a little batch.
735 mls actually...
(I put 105mls in a 120 ml bottle to facilitate shaking)
And as for steeping - it's easy. When I say "running low," I mean, I'll probably need to open one of those bottles in about a month.
Fortunately for me, I have a single flavor I can happily vape all day every day. I want variety - I have 10 mods loaded up with it, and they all vape a little different.
I was runnin' low, so just today, I whipped up a little batch.
735 mls actually...
(I put 105mls in a 120 ml bottle to facilitate shaking)
And as for steeping - it's easy. When I say "running low," I mean, I'll probably need to open one of those bottles in about a month.
If FLA is the same as FA, I have all those ingredients! (empty bottles too
)Thanks!
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