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By Evelyn Valdez | May 31, 2019 | Vape Blog | 7 min read
Mechanical mods, also known as mech mods, are loved by vapers for the power and quality they can produce. These powerful devices make them the best for cloud chasing and vape tricks. But they can seem intimidating and complex to understand for new vapers. Even an advanced vaper can have trouble fully understanding how to use a mechanical mod.
In this article, we will explore mechanical mods and give you information on how to use them safely so you can start chasing some clouds!
A mechanical mod is an unregulated vape device that is powered only by a battery. They have no circuit board, which means the batteries keep providing continuous power until it is at the end of its lifespan, no chargers needed. Unlike regulated vape mods, mech mods will keep firing no matter how low the resistance of the coil is. These qualities are what make mech mods an ideal choice for sub-ohm vaping and cloud chasing. For those who don’t know, sub-ohm vaping simply means vaping with a coil that has a resistance lower than 1 ohm.
So mech mods seem pretty simple, right? They are, but what makes them intimidating is that there is no circuit board or safety features. Learning the anatomy and how to use them is crucial to understand to avoid any unwanted accidents.
A mech mod is composed of only a few parts, those items include:
Mechanical vape mods are simple to function. The mod’s casing houses a battery, the battery is positioned to connect with the top cap and bottom cap of the mod. The top is the positive side and the bottom is the negative side. The mod is fired through the push of a button, the bottom cap makes contact with the battery which allows current to flow into the coil. Tube mods have the firing button located on the bottom cap, mechanical box mods typically have it located on the side.
Mechanical mods can be used by anyone, but they are best for more of an advanced vaper. These types of vape mods are better suited for users that prefer a customized vaping experience, building coils, blowing large clouds, and doing vape tricks.
Mech mods require a lot of work since they are used for a more customized vape experience. These type of vaping devices are not suited for general vapers who just want a smooth and effortless vaping experience. A starter kit is more suitable for general vapers, they usually come with a regulated box mod and a sub-ohm tank or RDA.
Shop Mech Mods“What is a vape mod?” is the most frequently asked question from newly interested vapers. Vape mods are the device that powers an atomizer to create vapor. There are different types of mods, we’ve discussed mechanical mods which are unregulated mods. So what are regulated mods?
Regulated mods, opposed to mech mods, have a built in circuit board between the battery and the coil that protects the user from over-discharge and short circuits. They are built to detect and sort out issues before they happen. Unregulated mechanical mod vape products are not constructed with these safety features, which is why they are deemed more dangerous.
Shop Regulated ModsRegulated mods are the better option for beginners because of the safety features in place and they are easier to use than an unregulated vaping device. They are also better for people who don't have the time to build coils and just want a smooth vape experience. Regulated mod kits are also less expensive than unregulated mods, and usually include a whole set up minus the e-juice and batteries.
Unregulated mech mod vape products are better for users who prefer a variety of options to customize their vape experience.
Mech mods are safe to use if the user has proper battery safety knowledge and understanding of ohm's law. Unregulated mods do not have any circuit boards, so the device can become defected if there is any malfunction. Batteries can become defective which causes them to over discharge, misfire, overheat, and potentially explode.
Here are a few tips on how to have a safe vape experience:
If you feel like mechanical mods are the best fit for your vaping needs, then the next step is to find the best mech mod for you! We don't have an exact answer for you, but we can give you a few tips on finding the best mech mods in the market.
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Evelyn is a writer at Vapebox. She's passionate about two things: vaping and animals. She has been vaping for 5 years. Currently, her ADV is Red's Iced.Dec 16, 2019 - 5 min read
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