SS Telescopic Mech. Mod, Unknown Manufacturer, Supplied by LTEcigs

[AndyC1971]

This is a personal review of a product I either bought or received free of charge. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of this website, planetofthevapes.co.uk

Manufacturer: Unknown

Supplier: LT Ecigs

Price £19.32 - 10% discount (Nett)

Overview

I have decided that I would like to try some mech mods, as the only one I own is the UDT-L and whilst its a good little workhorse, I wanted to try some more. I decided to purchase this one, solely because of the price, and it has a bottom firing button. Now it is advertised as a 18350/500/650 mod.

Upon receipt, my impressions were of pleasant surprise, as it came in a nice white magnetic box, and is brushed SS and feels quite solid and weighty.

Also in the box was an unbranded and unprotected 18650 2200mAh battery, this raised fears both of safety and I would of expected to see a 18350 battery instead.



As I had the 18650 in my hand, I thought I would compare it in size to the UDT-L in 18650 mode: -



As you can see it is slightly lower.

The height in 18650 mode is 103mm

Now I decided to put in a 18350 battery, and this is where the first problem was encountered, it doesnt work in 18350!! I tried 3 different batteries, and it would not fire, so a temporary solution, was to cut off the end of a battery spacer, and use that: -



I got it to work, but is it a satisfactory solution........NO.

The height in 18350 mode is 81mm.

Now we come to problem 2, the threading on the top, is very deep: -



Not much would fit on there, and an EVOD wont even screw on!! I got a Vivi Nova and a X8 tank to work: -




Now due to the diameter at the top to be 22.8mm tapering to 15.7mm, I didnt like the look of either tank, and managed to get the EVOD to fit: -



But I had to use this: -



Now everything else will fit, but other than the EVOD, you end up with a gap!!

I also find the bottom button to be quite stiff and hard to operate with my girly hands!!

However, my intial thoughts, is I would only really use this in 18650 mode, and with the EVOD, and its a capable bit of kit for £19.32. The threading and manufacture of the kit is of better standard than my innokin SVD.

However, if you are after a stealthy 18350 bit of kit for out and about, I suggest you move on, this isnt for you, and if you have OCD about atty gaps, or have a limited amount of tanks etc, again move along.

I am not blown away with this kit, and think the price is reasonable. Would I buy again......No.

 

[KulrMeStoopid]

Shame too because I like the look of that with the EVOD on it ( I really need to get one and try it out! the evod not the mod )

But hey for 20£ thats not a bad price AND if all else fails, it could be a good back up?


Would the 18350 not work because it was flat topped?

 

[the jester]

great review andy and addresses problems another user has had...think they will be aware by now and whilst maybe not a bad mod the details certainly need changing re the 18350 mode which clearly doesnt work...18500 would make it smaller but for stealth it needs to be 18350 so wouldnt fit the bill for me or potentilly other buyers...pm coming re x8

 

[whit77]

Yep pretty much what I found, every atty I've tried I just about get a connection by teasing the center pin of the atty down, same with the 18350 no chance maybe some sort of magnet may help. I found if you remove the spring and screw the battery tight to the white plastic to be an improvement as the switch still works as it should and must have its own little spring

 

[AndyC1971]

Shame too because I like the look of that with the EVOD on it ( I really need to get one and try it out! the evod not the mod )

But hey for 20£ thats not a bad price AND if all else fails, it could be a good back up?


Would the 18350 not work because it was flat topped?

No, I used a 'nipple top' I am anal when it comes to batteries, and the gap is quite considerable

It is about 10mm out

Dont get me wrong, I have had worse, I like it, but its definately not a 18350 mod.

 

[whit77]

Andy try it without the main spring as it must have 2

 

[AndyC1971]

Andy try it without the main spring as it must have 2

I just did, after seeing what you wrote, It will work, but the battery rattles, and that would do my head in!! 18650 mode is not an issue for me, as I hardly go out, and I would take one of the others that I have got coming Personally, this was going to be a 'backup' of my work kit. Now its going to be the 'back up' of my 'back up' for work

 

[whit77]

If you screw it down in 18650 mode without the spring it doesent seem to rattle, doing this makes the button much user friendly I find and its still springy, I've also had a mail from Flemming but not sure if I can post it here?

 

[AndyC1971]

If you screw it down in 18650 mode without the spring it doesent seem to rattle, doing this makes the button much user friendly I find and its still springy, I've also had a mail from Flemming but not sure if I can post it here?

PM it to me mate.

 

[AndyC1971]

Right, whit77 has PM'd me, and I can confirm, that LT are offering a FULL refund including return shipping costs for anyone who wants to return their unit. This was a supplier problem, and the original SS telescopic mods worked in 18350, but are from a different supplier.

It also has been confirmed that a 4mm-5mm magnet will assist it in working in 18350 mode, minus the spring, so I have just purchased 50 off 5mm x 20mm diameter magnets. So if anyone would like a couple of these, I am more than happy to send them to you