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What to think about when getting a mechanical mod ??

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    Why?? A just "dont do it" sets of a anarchistic part in me for the mode "dont tell me what to do" and i feel the urge to get what ever mech mod and try just because i "shouldnt" without a reason ️️


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    I have the ohm checker from coil master that is in the upgraded coil master tool kit, i have been looking for coil master 521 but didnt find it at some swedish vapeshops..


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    The ohm checker seems to be off, when i make a coil it says 0,24 and My vape says 0,27-0,29


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    A real mech mod can pretty much handle anything you throw at it. The things to look for are what the batteries and RDA/RTAs can handle. For example:
    -An LG HE4/Samsung 25r can safely handle a 0.27 ohm set of coils (and that's with a 20% margin for safety. Anything lower, and you will overheat the battery and risk venting. Some batteries (such as the Sony VTC 4 and 5) can go as low as 0.18 ohms.
    -Some RDA/RTAs cannot handle the heat produced by the coil. A Magma or Stillare trap a lot of heat. Even if I am within the safety range of the battery, my dripper can get too hot to use, heating up the firing pin and the battery. A sub-ohm coil(s) need lots of air to function properly.

    Because real Sony VTC 4 and 5 batteries are pretty much non-existant now, I have adjusted my vaping to fit within the parameters of the batteries I have. That means no coils lower than 0.27 ohms. I shoot for 0.3 ohms to allow a safe margin of amps, thus lowering the risk of my battery overheating.
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    This is always worth posting again:

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    The best thing for learning about wire, battery tolerance, and coils. It's even available in app form for your mobile. Most mech-heads use it religiously.
     
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    I use steam engine for My coiling also :)
    So, lets see here IF i got this..

    An LG HE4/Samsung 25r can safely handle a 0.27 ohm set of coils..

    So lets say i build a coil thats 0.47ohm that wont affect the battery in a negative way then, it will be more secure than 0,27???


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    I believe these are legit...
    Batteries - Batteries, Chargers, and PowerPax Carriers
     
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    It depends on the battery. If it is an LG HE 2 or 4, Samsung 25r, or Sony VTC 4 or 5, then yes.
     
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    I'm only having samsung 25r :)
    Can i go higher also?? Like 1-1,5ohm or is there a saftylimit there also??


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    You can, but mech mods perform best at the lower end of the ohm scale. I personally wouldn't go higher than 1.5 ohms.
     
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    I like it on 0,5 and lower on My vapes, but just so i know


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    With 25r batteries, your safe range is 0.27 ohm and up. You'll be fine!
     
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    I'd believe the ohm checker...it's reading lower and it's the lower ohm coils that can be a problem for your batteries.

    Yes, you can. Higher ohms is usually not an issue on mechs. I run mine around 1 ohm or so...
     
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    Your ohm checker is probably more accurate than the My Vape.
     
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    My vape is koopor plus and kanger, i just rewicked My Wotofo freakshow, i checked the ohm several times(over 10 times) and got major reads on 0,27 and 0,29 only once it showed 0,28 and thats in My ohm reader..


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    Because your mods are not dedicated ohm meters. A few things can affect the reading of a mod when it checks ohms.
     
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