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What to think about when getting a mechanical mod ??

Discussion in 'Modifications and DIY' started by a_spirit, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. a_spirit
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    a_spirit Thread Starter Swedish n00b

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    Well it wasnt the mod that got those results, the ohm reader.. I wonder IF the buildstation coil master 521 reads it more precisely


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    DD's point is to trust your ohm reader for accuracy...mods will vary due to other factors that can affect the resistance reading.


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    a_spirit Thread Starter Swedish n00b

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    I understand that but My concerne is that My ohm reader might be faulty coz it give a diffrence between 0,02-0,03 just by turning it on and off... I dont touch the coil, just on/off button and results is diffrent.. In a real build IF i aim for the limit 0,27 and it is 0,25 on a samsung 25r.. Then it might happen stuff???
    Thats Why i rambling about it
    I dont wanna blow this kinda stuff up, i can blow other shit up instead so should i get a coil master 521 buildstation for better readings..
    Do you understand how i mean??


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    How tight or loose is the atty screwed in? How tight or loose are the post screws? You know, touching is a good thing. Have you ever heard of the touch test? Its when you run your fingertip over the posts and coils while the ohm meter is on, looking for fluctuations in ohm readings. Those fluctuations can tell you if something is loose in the atty, or a possible short in the wiring.
    **Updated**
    When to test coils:
    1. When you build them
    2. when you touch test them
    3. when you wick them
    4. when you first juice them
    Gotta be safe!
     
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    That i didnt know, thx man..

    Quallity information



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    SAFETY...
    But if you insists,
    Like what others said
    Ohm meter
    Brand new batteries
    Watch a lot of YT tubes
    And don't let it EXPLODE in ur mouth...



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    Make sure you understand I=V/R and your battery can handle it. full battery at 4.2V will draw 25Amp out of your battery at 0.17Ohms. so this would be your bottom limit with a 25 Amp battery.
     
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    Give this one a watch, it'll explain things a little better re ohmmeters...

     
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    fridgemagnet Chiang Mai Vaper

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    This all sounds to me like an accident waiting to happen.
    A noob, wanting to sub ohm on a cheapo mech, close to the limit of even the very best original batteries - what could possibly go wrong with that?
     
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    Hmmm WHY, Why didnt i think of that, MULTIMETER :D
    And thx, that was informative, so now i know down to 0,2ohm it will work :D
    **Updated**
    Haha well, we all fall when we tried to walk for the first time, guess why i ask you guys :p So i wont blow my self up, but that would be cheaper i think :D instead of collection mods and mechs :D
    I have been looking on those SMPL and i start to like em even if they are to clean, so i might order one soon, but not until i know what tanks and stuff what will fit.. So this noob is atleast doing some reseach before jumping into it.. :D
    **Updated**
    I cant help my self, sure safety, but nothing is kinda safe, But i would like to think that im doing it safe, since i ask around, getting new views on how and why, to learn so i dont make misstakes and understand what im doing.. If i could ask anyone and get some advise yeah sure, then i wouldnt do it.. But with the right info and the right stuff it´s possible to play it safe.. Or am i wrong ?
     
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    You are not wrong - you are doing it great!
     
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    fridgemagnet Chiang Mai Vaper

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    I'm really not trying to put you down in any way.
    There's knowledge that comes with experience. You can't learn to drive from just friendly advice, you need to learn by doing.
    But you learn at low speeds, 30mph, not 130mph. And it takes time, you gain experience as you go.
    You CAN learn at 130mph, but....
     
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    Yeah i understand, but still i want the basics, and advice on diffrent mechs, so i started by asking, linking mechs i like the look on, not like i have ordered stuff yet, but making coils and wicking i think i got, as long as i stay above 0,2ohm with the stuff i have :) and im sure i wont order a mech until after christmas, maybe before coz they look cool and have a fair price, still it will take 2-4 weeks to get here.. Better i ask now and try and learn before i have one


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    Good job dude,
    You are correct, there's no safe thing with vaping, but we can practice safety to minimize or prevent boom
    That's the correct attitude
    WHEN IN DOUBT
    ASK.....



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    fridgemagnet Chiang Mai Vaper

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    You will need to know batteries - genuine only, avoid copy batteries, stick to Sammy 25Rs, or LG HE2s, or VTC4 or 5s - if you can get genuine ones.
    You will need a good battery charger - one that definitely turns itself OFF when your battery is fully charged. Nitecore intellichargers have a good rep. - I use an Xtar VP2... but they are not cheap. Xtar are reliable, and do sell good cheaper models.
    You need to learn how to treat your batteries - don't drop them onto a hard surface, don't leave them in the sun, don't overcharge, don't run them down past 2.5 - 2.7 Volts, don't store fully charged for more than a week, don't carry unless in a battery case.
    Long term storage at 3.7 to 3.8 Volts is best.

    Next you need to know what a hard short is, and how to avoid causing one, and what to do if you get one anyway.
    Then mod maintainance - a sticky switch can cause a non-stop autofire.
    And you need to be familiar with Ohm's law.
     
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