My First Mech Mod

[Deleted member 58360]

As mentioned earlier, up till now I have no experience or any knowledge about mechs, hence why I'm asking this. On the other hand the mech I've mentioned "Trishul v2"... there are 2 versions of version 2, lol I know quite confusing. The latest of the v2 is surely a "hybrid" but I'm not sure about the original v2, once again I need to learn more about "mechs" in-general. I am only seeking for some initial pointers on where to start or wether should I just purchase one and start there or not?

Thanks

Both versions are hybrid connection, but one of them has a protection chip built into the switch - making it technically not a mech...


My suggestion to you as a start is to put your regulated mod into "bypass" mode, put some tape over the screen and use it like that for a while.

Vape too hot or too cold for you? Well, you can't turn it up or down so it's rebuild time.

Do you rely on the mod telling you when to charge?

Are you aware that the current draw changes as the battery discharges?

 

[andipandi]

Variable voltage mod? I used the Tesla Invader III and IV for years, only switched to VW when I started using mesh RTAs, as mesh needs a specific and accurate wattage imo. VV pisses all over a mech, which is why I stopped using them. BUT a mech can deliver a wonderful vape, when you get the build spot on, it can be time consuming though. If you do look at mechs, consider a 21700 compatible one, 18650 mechs are woeful for battery life, very 2014.

My suggestion to you as a start is to put your regulated mod into "bypass" mode

Great idea

These are a bargain, and a great VV mod

Dovpo Vee

 

[Deleted member 58360]

Variable voltage mod?

I was going to say about VV mode if available.

Set to 4.2v. Every few puffs press the down button. Preferably with the screen covered...

Welcome to mechlife

Can you really, honestly, tell the difference between 4 and 3.5 volts?

Can you reliably "taste" when it gets close to 3v?

Can you tell the difference between the cell voltage decreasing and the wick drying out a bit or the coil gunking?


A mech won't tell you when to charge, it'll just keep putting out power (albeit ever decreasing) until the battery is utterly ruined.





Yes, I sound negative...

Mechs can be great, they're the ultimate in reliability if kept clean.

They can also be a complete pain in the arse and literally everything is on you to get right.

 

[andipandi]

Can you really, honestly, tell the difference between 4 and 3.5 volts?

Can you reliably "taste" when it gets close to 3v?

Can you tell the difference between the cell voltage decreasing and the wick drying out a bit or the coil gunking?

I can, but I've been using mechs, rtas, rdas etc since 2014. I can even tell on a regulated mod, despite the boost, when the batteries are sub 3.50v: lag, lack of cloudage and flavour.

 

[Deleted member 58360]

I can, but I've been using mechs, rtas, rdas etc since 2014. I can even tell on a regulated mod, despite the boost, when the batteries are sub 3.50v: lag, lack of cloudage and flavour.

The question was more to op than you, but thanks

I can sort of tell with a reg when it's getting low, if I have some time on the atty - same with a mech, I can sort of tell when it's edging low but I have to remind myself to err on the side of caution... I build high though, so the change is way less pronounced.


I do like my mechs, and use them sporadically - but unless vape sales get banned and all my regs break I can't see me using them full time again.

 

[Deleted member 54254]

There's always one of these, if you can find one

 

[Sput1]

There are knowledgeable people on here who can check your calculations for safety. If you want to try a mech then there's no harm if done safely. What watts do you normally vape at ?

 

[Deleted member 54254]

While neither is a good thing, autofire is easier to recover from than a hardshort. If you don't know what that means then you need to keep reading up.

 

[ericscicluna]

Thanks all for your replies, much appreciated! Also sorry for the late replies, super busy at work lately.
I ordered a new RDA (Dead Rabbit V3) and also an ohm meter to practice doing that first of all. When I get that working out well and totally understand what I'm doing 100%, I will then get a mech mod.
I was also reading that the Trishul v2 I'm interested in is a semi-mech mod that uses a MOSFET chip and it should have some extra safety, so that might be another plus for a mech mod beginner...
Thanks once again everyone for your great help, appreciated


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My replies...

Both versions are hybrid connection, but one of them has a protection chip built into the switch - making it technically not a mech...


My suggestion to you as a start is to put your regulated mod into "bypass" mode, put some tape over the screen and use it like that for a while.

Vape too hot or too cold for you? Well, you can't turn it up or down so it's rebuild time.

Do you rely on the mod telling you when to charge?

Are you aware that the current draw changes as the battery discharges?

I'm doing that at the moment to get used to it, thanks for the great tip mann

I can, but I've been using mechs, rtas, rdas etc since 2014. I can even tell on a regulated mod, despite the boost, when the batteries are sub 3.50v: lag, lack of cloudage and flavour.

So you still prefer regulated over mech?

There are knowledgeable people on here who can check your calculations for safety. If you want to try a mech then there's no harm if done safely. What watts do you normally vape at ?

i usually vape at 55/60W, but I guess that will be totally different/variable on a mech?

While neither is a good thing, autofire is easier to recover from than a hardshort. If you don't know what that means then you need to keep reading up.

I know what both "autofire" and "hardshort" are, of course I don't want any hardshorts. I've also been measuring my pins on my tanks...

Thanks once again everyone