Help with my first mech mod build

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Picked up a pulse mech recently and havent had much luck getting it to hit right. Currently running a dead rabbit v2 with dual 2x26ga Kanthal coils that ohm out at 0.18. It hits nice when the cotton is drying out a bit, but if i squonk it hits very soft with min vapour production.

Not sure where I might be going wrong, but looking for some tips to try.
 
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The battery it looks like you are using is not safe to use in a mech mod with low Ohms.

Take a look at what Battery Mooch (real expert) had to say about the Sony NCR 18650 :

"Bottom Line
This is great performing 10A 3300mAh-rated battery. I do not recommend using it over 30W/10A to minimize voltage sag. The 18650 ratings table has been updated to include this cell."

The build you are using draws a current way above the safe limits for the cell.

I would strongly recommend that you stop using it !!
 
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+1 on bad batt choice, although I see a Sanyo NCR20700 which is rated at 15A.
However you're trying to suck 23A out of it which is a disaster waiting to happen.

There's a reason most veterans harp on learning the ohms law to noobs, its so you don't end up in this scenario which could likely lead to your local casualty ward.
 
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Howsit,

Its running a Sanyo NCR20700A which according to the battery database on vape tool app is rated at stable 30A and max 45A. My normal batteries are a mix of sony VTC4A and VTC5 and a few samsung 30Q

I went with the Sanyo for this mod in particular because it was rated higher than most of the other options available locally.
 
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Im pretty clued up on ohms law (mechatronic engineer) and being my first mech I was kak scared of the battery venting. So I have triple checked everything. It even gets charged well before the halfway mark, just to be safe.
 
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I've been through 2 of those Sanyo batteries. They are excellent for regulated mods. But for mecs not so much.

Try and get some Ijoy 20700's. There is still some floting around. @Bossvape had some last I checked.
 
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Will see if I can find a pair and order them. Going to try one of the VTC5 and see if theres an improvement.

If i take the dead rabbit and put it onto one of my regulated mods @ 80w it hits perfectly fine even when loaded with juice. But the pulse is just hitting real soft when its loaded. Ive even juggled between batteries thinking I may have not charged the 1, but putting it into the nitecore it starts on the last bar.

Its also my first squonk, is there a recommended build I should try?

Would a higher resistance build help or wicking it differently, I currently have it wicked semi loose with mavaton x cotton and trimmed to about 1mm above the bottom of the well. Have tried 2 or 3 different times with mavaton x and cotton bacon prime, but the results are close.
 
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Yeah those Samsung 30Q's are great batteries for low wattage giving good life and quite happy using up to 50W but that's on a regulated device. On a mech you really have to look at the amp pull and as @Puff the Magic Dragon amongst others pointed out it's not safe with that build, in fact not even close, i personally would be at 0.4ohm at the very lowest and even that is knowing i personally take short draws (would recommend 0.5ohm or above)! It's a good job you posted this thread because sooner rather than later it would of ended in tears and it once again emphasises why vapers shouldn't use mechs unless they have a full understanding of ohms law and battery safety. If you want advice in future you won't go far wrong messaging @Puff the Magic Dragon who follows all the latest regarding battery safety and is up to date with Mooch's bench tests!

A side note looking through the airflow slot the coils look to be braided, are they not spitting?
 
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Yeah those Samsung 30Q's are great batteries for low wattage giving good life and quite happy using up to 50W but that's on a regulated device. On a mech you really have to look at the amp pull and as @Puff the Magic Dragon amongst others pointed out it's not safe with that build, in fact not even close, i personally would be at 0.4ohm at the very lowest and even that is knowing i personally take short draws (would recommend 0.5ohm or above)! It's a good job you posted this thread because sooner rather than later it would of ended in tears and it once again emphasises why vapers shouldn't use mechs unless they have a full understanding of ohms law and battery safety. If you want advice in future you won't go far wrong messaging @Puff the Magic Dragon who follows all the latest regarding battery safety and is up to date with Mooch's bench tests!

A side note looking through the airflow slot the coils look to be braided, are they not spitting?
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Correction lol, i see it's a Sanyo my mistake but pretty much what i wrote stands up!
 
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Timwis said:
Yeah those Samsung 30Q's are great batteries for low wattage giving good life and quite happy using up to 50W but that's on a regulated device. On a mech you really have to look at the amp pull and as @Puff the Magic Dragon amongst others pointed out it's not safe with that build, in fact not even close, i personally would be at 0.4ohm at the very lowest and even that is knowing i personally take short draws (would recommend 0.5ohm or above)! It's a good job you posted this thread because sooner rather than later it would of ended in tears and it once again emphasises why vapers shouldn't use mechs unless they have a full understanding of ohms law and battery safety. If you want advice in future you won't go far wrong messaging @Puff the Magic Dragon who follows all the latest regarding battery safety and is up to date with Mooch's bench tests!

A side note looking through the airflow slot the coils look to be braided, are they not spitting?
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Yeah I run the 30Q's in my regulated mods and only with some rta's. I mostly use VTC4A's in dual battery regulated mods and RDA's.

Held off on getting a mech mod for a while because I've seen the horror stories of batteries venting.

It is a twisted pair coil, spits if i run it on a regulated mod above 90, but I dont mind the spitting too much. Wanted to get it a bit more dialed in before trying to order coils for it. Any recommendations on coils you run? Maybe i should just order a bunch and try them out.
 
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CamthraX said:
Yeah I run the 30Q's in my regulated mods and only with some rta's. I mostly use VTC4A's in dual battery regulated mods and RDA's.

Held off on getting a mech mod for a while because I've seen the horror stories of batteries venting.

It is a twisted pair coil, spits if i run it on a regulated mod above 90, but I dont mind the spitting too much. Wanted to get it a bit more dialed in before trying to order coils for it. Any recommendations on coils you run? Maybe i should just order a bunch and try them out.
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@charln can give you the best advice in my opinion! My style of vaping doesn't necessarily mean my choice would be the best for you, he knows his stuff!
 
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CamthraX said:
Picked up a pulse mech recently and havent had much luck getting it to hit right. Currently running a dead rabbit v2 with dual 2x26ga Kanthal coils that ohm out at 0.18. It hits nice when the cotton is drying out a bit, but if i squonk it hits very soft with min vapour production.

Not sure where I might be going wrong, but looking for some tips to try.
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For high resistance Kanthal coils to Ohm out at .36 each they are probably to small to supply sufficient vapour.
Rather use a lower resistance wire with more winds and thus surface area.

Regards
 
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CamthraX said:
Picked up a pulse mech recently and havent had much luck getting it to hit right. Currently running a dead rabbit v2 with dual 2x26ga Kanthal coils that ohm out at 0.18. It hits nice when the cotton is drying out a bit, but if i squonk it hits very soft with min vapour production.

Not sure where I might be going wrong, but looking for some tips to try.
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do you have any other wire? try using n80 they ramp up much faster. how many wraps did you use? more wraps longer ramp up.
 
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Howsit all,

Sorry I got a bit tied up in work the last 2 days.

@charln thanks will reply to your pm now

Going to play around with some different wire today, I have some ss and will make a run to try get some ni80.

Also ordered some of the ijoy batts. Should arrive later this week.
 
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