Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Punk 86W VW MOD from Teslacigs. The Tesla Punk 86W VW MOD was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ella from Sourcemore.
PUNK 86W
Introduction
Teslacigs in my opinion manufacturer some excellent vaping devices, best known for their Punk and Wye series of mods the Punk 86W is their latest in the former series. The Punk 86w has the carved Steampunk look that we have been accustomed with but is a venture into the regulated tube mod market. The Punk 86w is a simple device which is only suitable for vapers using Power modes as their are no TC features. With a top wattage of 86w and featuring both variable Wattage and Bypass modes let's give the latest Punk a little look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1x Tesla Punk 86W MOD
1x USB Cable
1x Battery Safety Card
1x QC Card
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Punk 86 came in cardboard with sleeve packaging and on opening the top tray proudly displayed the 28mm in diameter steampunk themed tubular device. I received the Stainless Steel version, it's also available in Antique Copper, Gun Metal and Antique Brass. Aesthetically the Punk series in general are either to your taste or not, i personally love the busy carved cogs design. The carved design dominate the look of the device which as mentioned is 28mm in diameter but both top and bottom battery cap taper to 26mm. On the front of the device we have a Round Gun Metal coloured fire button towards the top and towards the bottom small round Gun Metal navigational buttons, below these is a small rectangular screen, The buttons and screen are curved to the contours of the device and the fire button both looks and feels very nice but has quite a rattle which is unfortunate as the build quality in general is very good. Towards the top to the rear is the micro USB port and the base which is the battery cap has printed safety marks and venting holes. Up top the Gold plated, spring loaded 510 has a raised rim around it to protect the main surface of the device and will also stop e-liquid getting to the 510, the perimeter of the top of the device also has a raised rim so no gaping will be visible. With it being a tubular device it's ergonomically sound and has a solid feel without being over heavy.
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Punk 86 Specs and Features:
Size: 28 x 104mm
Material: Brass+SS
Cell Type: Single 18650 cell(not included)
Output Mode: P(Power) / B(By Pass) mode
Output Wattage: 7-86W(in 0.5W increments)
Max Output Voltage: 8.5V
Max Output Current: 30A
USB Charging: 5V/1.0A
OLED Screen: 0.49 inch
Resistance Range: 0.1-3.0ohm
Exquisite carving appearance
Multiple protections ensure safe vaping
Thread: 510
Colours: Antique Copper, Gun Metal, Antique Brass, Stainless Steel
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Fitting The Battery
The Punk will only accommodate an 18650 battery,of course a 21700 would be much better but with the PCB running up the front of the device the tube would need to be 31mm in diameter to accommodate one which will be quite some girth which would put off many. The bottom of the tube has a cap which screw off, the threading is top notch, then simply pop your battery in negative up and screw the cap back on. Orientation is brightly marked inside the tube but i still wish a negative symbol in White was printed on the underneath of the top-cap. There is no battery rattle whatsoever but when testing for this, the rattle from the fire button is very evident.
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The Display
Being a tubular device the Punk 86 has a small screen but it's bright and sharp giving all the information you need. To the left we have the battery status bar in a vertical position, central is the wattage, then to the left is the mode. The bottom of the display has resistance to the left and to the right the voltage.
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Navigating The Punk 86
The Punk 86 is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off, when on pressing the - and + buttons together locks and unlocks the device, when locked the device still fires. The Punk 86 is a very simple device having just 2 power modes, variable wattage and bypass, to change between the modes is 3 clicks of the fire button. Obviously when in Bypass you have no control over wattage as the device takes whatever voltage is available from the battery but shows both voltage and what wattage is being outputted. when in variable wattage mode as usual just adjust wattage using the - and + buttons, press the fire button and vape. The device does have multiple safety protections which is standard with regulated devices and although i personally wouldn't charge my battery in the device unless it was my only option it does support on-board charging.
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Protections
Low Voltage Protection
Low Resistance Protection
High Resistance Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over Vape Protection (10s)
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Review Continued Below:
PUNK 86W
Introduction
Teslacigs in my opinion manufacturer some excellent vaping devices, best known for their Punk and Wye series of mods the Punk 86W is their latest in the former series. The Punk 86w has the carved Steampunk look that we have been accustomed with but is a venture into the regulated tube mod market. The Punk 86w is a simple device which is only suitable for vapers using Power modes as their are no TC features. With a top wattage of 86w and featuring both variable Wattage and Bypass modes let's give the latest Punk a little look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1x Tesla Punk 86W MOD
1x USB Cable
1x Battery Safety Card
1x QC Card
1x User Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Punk 86 came in cardboard with sleeve packaging and on opening the top tray proudly displayed the 28mm in diameter steampunk themed tubular device. I received the Stainless Steel version, it's also available in Antique Copper, Gun Metal and Antique Brass. Aesthetically the Punk series in general are either to your taste or not, i personally love the busy carved cogs design. The carved design dominate the look of the device which as mentioned is 28mm in diameter but both top and bottom battery cap taper to 26mm. On the front of the device we have a Round Gun Metal coloured fire button towards the top and towards the bottom small round Gun Metal navigational buttons, below these is a small rectangular screen, The buttons and screen are curved to the contours of the device and the fire button both looks and feels very nice but has quite a rattle which is unfortunate as the build quality in general is very good. Towards the top to the rear is the micro USB port and the base which is the battery cap has printed safety marks and venting holes. Up top the Gold plated, spring loaded 510 has a raised rim around it to protect the main surface of the device and will also stop e-liquid getting to the 510, the perimeter of the top of the device also has a raised rim so no gaping will be visible. With it being a tubular device it's ergonomically sound and has a solid feel without being over heavy.
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Punk 86 Specs and Features:
Size: 28 x 104mm
Material: Brass+SS
Cell Type: Single 18650 cell(not included)
Output Mode: P(Power) / B(By Pass) mode
Output Wattage: 7-86W(in 0.5W increments)
Max Output Voltage: 8.5V
Max Output Current: 30A
USB Charging: 5V/1.0A
OLED Screen: 0.49 inch
Resistance Range: 0.1-3.0ohm
Exquisite carving appearance
Multiple protections ensure safe vaping
Thread: 510
Colours: Antique Copper, Gun Metal, Antique Brass, Stainless Steel
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Fitting The Battery
The Punk will only accommodate an 18650 battery,of course a 21700 would be much better but with the PCB running up the front of the device the tube would need to be 31mm in diameter to accommodate one which will be quite some girth which would put off many. The bottom of the tube has a cap which screw off, the threading is top notch, then simply pop your battery in negative up and screw the cap back on. Orientation is brightly marked inside the tube but i still wish a negative symbol in White was printed on the underneath of the top-cap. There is no battery rattle whatsoever but when testing for this, the rattle from the fire button is very evident.
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The Display
Being a tubular device the Punk 86 has a small screen but it's bright and sharp giving all the information you need. To the left we have the battery status bar in a vertical position, central is the wattage, then to the left is the mode. The bottom of the display has resistance to the left and to the right the voltage.
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Navigating The Punk 86
The Punk 86 is the usual 5 clicks of the fire button to turn on and 5 clicks to turn off, when on pressing the - and + buttons together locks and unlocks the device, when locked the device still fires. The Punk 86 is a very simple device having just 2 power modes, variable wattage and bypass, to change between the modes is 3 clicks of the fire button. Obviously when in Bypass you have no control over wattage as the device takes whatever voltage is available from the battery but shows both voltage and what wattage is being outputted. when in variable wattage mode as usual just adjust wattage using the - and + buttons, press the fire button and vape. The device does have multiple safety protections which is standard with regulated devices and although i personally wouldn't charge my battery in the device unless it was my only option it does support on-board charging.
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Protections
Low Voltage Protection
Low Resistance Protection
High Resistance Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over Vape Protection (10s)
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Review Continued Below:
