Let's peel the potato

[Resistance]

@Chanelr
Heres a link to something with a picture that will explain it better.
Im still going to agree with @BioHAZarD and his answer, but this way gives you a little warning to run.
https://www.ecigssa.co.za/turns-out-theres-a-safe-polarity.t5253/

 

[RainstormZA]

Pleasure buddy
Still looking for that damn potato though. Very elusive.

Stop playing with the peelings... Lol.

I would have said the same thing about battery wraps but wasn't sure if it was the right answer.

 

[BioHAZarD]

Stop playing with the peelings... Lol.

I would have said the same thing about battery wraps but wasn't sure if it was the right answer.

hmm i'm still guessing here.
all i know:
with wrap = GOOD
without wrap = BAD
the intelligent people can explain the science

 

[Resistance]

@BioHAZarD
Im not saying use a battery with a bad wrap,but if you should tear a wrap while inserting and it gets worse your mech will autofire if polarity is possitive side up.this will also drain the battery continuously which will heat up and might cause failiure of the cell if the continuous discharge amp rating is exceeded(according to your coil) , but will give you enough time to notice something is wrong.
If however positive side is down...kaboom

 

[BioHAZarD]

@BioHAZarD
Im not saying use a battery with a bad wrap,but if you should tear a wrap while inserting and it gets worse your mech will autofire if polarity is possitive side up.this will also drain the battery continuously which will heat up and might cause failiure of the cell if the continuous discharge amp rating is exceeded(according to your coil) , but will give you enough time to notice something is wrong.
If however positive side is down...kaboom

not arguing the point ... actually want to read up some more on it

 

[Resistance]

General decussion on another forum.
@BioHAZarD
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/t...-side-up-or-facing-down.604694/#post-14162516

 

[Resistance]

@BioHAZarD on your mech squonkers (plastic/poly/printed)its not too much of n issue , but in a tube it matters much,
In a metal body squonker like reo same rule applies.+ up!

 

[RainstormZA]

@BioHAZarD on your mech squonkers (plastic/poly/printed)its not too much of n issue , but in a tube it matters much,
In a metal body squonker like reo same rule applies.+ up!

That's why I prefer regulated mods - to be on the safe side, rather. Noobs shouldn't be using them until they have read enough on mech safeties.

 

[Daniel]

Personally I don't encourage Mechs to anyone newbie or not. Only mech I have left is the Reo and that's only cause of sentiment and that it had a hot spring so if there's a short or anything it drops the spring and loses contact. Personally I think all Mechs should come with a hot spring....

I've had a battery or two vent on me not a pleasant experience. 100% my own error hence I made the decision to stay away from Mechs.....

 

[Chanel_tvc]

@Chanelr
Heres a link to something with a picture that will explain it better.
Im still going to agree with @BioHAZarD and his answer, but this way gives you a little warning to run.
https://www.ecigssa.co.za/turns-out-theres-a-safe-polarity.t5253/

Thanks, I just asked the question for if there is someone that was afraid to ask it. All our batteries are wrapped

 

[Resistance]

Personally I don't encourage Mechs to anyone newbie or not. Only mech I have left is the Reo and that's only cause of sentiment and that it had a hot spring so if there's a short or anything it drops the spring and loses contact. Personally I think all Mechs should come with a hot spring....

I've had a battery or two vent on me not a pleasant experience. 100% my own error hence I made the decision to stay away from Mechs.....

@Daniel the funny thing is vaping started with mechs, and ego's.
I also wont recommend a mech to anyone ,but I prefere it for myself.
And one of the intentions of this thread is to help people understand their gear and how to safely use it

 

[Resistance]

https://businesstech.co.za/news/tec...lug-system-is-now-mandatory-warn-experts/amp/
Good luck finding an appliance with this plugtop. Less adaptors maybe but still no earth on existing euro appliances.
And they just started manufacturing appliances with the old standard S.A.plug

 

[Resistance]

https://vaping360.com/best-batteries/18650s/

 

[Resistance]

A link to battery test.
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/

 

[Adephi]

https://vaping360.com/best-batteries/18650s/

Now for the vendors to bring in those 20S bats. Look very promising.

 

[Resistance]

Now for the vendors to bring in those 20S bats. Look very promising.

There's a vendor that stocks it.will see if I can find the post.

 

[Resistance]

https://www.ecigssa.co.za/the-ecigstore-deals-of-the-day.t56265/#post-748497

 

[Adephi]

https://www.ecigssa.co.za/the-ecigstore-deals-of-the-day.t56265/#post-748497

Nothing on their website. Suppose sold out already.

 

[Resistance]

Nothing on their website. Suppose sold out already.

I will check what I can come up with.
You can also mail them and ask in the mean time.

 

[Timwis]

I always use a knife never a peeler!