What is a Mechanical Mod How do they work
                     What is a Mechanical Mod? How do they work?
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Are you an enthusiast of h uge vapor clouds, participating in cloud chasing or 
performing  the craziest vape tricks? If yes, chances are you have used or heard about 
mechanical  mods in your lifetime. For newbies, non-vapers, or even people without the 
knowledge of  what mechanical mods really are and their method of operation, the 
whole thing might  appear complex and hard to comprehend.
Vaping fans who watch online videos often get curious when they see completely 
different  vapes on these vids from what is sold in their local stores. Mechanical mods, 
also known  as ‘mech mods’ are familiar and favorite vapes among professional vapers.
The Wotofo team parades a couple of questions regarding mechanical mods: how do 
you  use mechanical mods? How do you do mechanical mods? How do mechanical 
mods
work? Are mechanical mods dangerous? These questions guide me to create this
informational post. In this blog post, we’re going to explain the mechanical mods 
world  and give you masterly information concerning these vapes.
What’s a Mechanical Mod?
A mech mod is an amazingly simple piece of apparatus, far more than a typical layman 
or  inexperienced vapers can imagine. Simply, it’s a vape that supplies pure battery 
power
(electricity) to the atomizer. It’s a basic piece of equipment, simpler than an ordinary 
vape.  It features the most fundamental components you can find in a vape like housing, 
battery,  and atomizer.
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It’s the shell that encases all the parts of the vape. It comes in a variety of forms 
(shapes):  tubular form, cylindrical form, or box-shaped form. For instance, a mechanical 
box mod  features a box-shaped housing.
• Battery:
Used to supply power to the atomizer. Depending on your vaping needs, 
manufacturers  build different types of mech mods in terms of the number and types of 
batteries to be  used by a particular unit.
• Atomizer:
An atomizer drips vape flavor into the heating element (coil). The most popular choice 
of  atomizer for mech mods is a Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer (RDA).
How do mechanical mods work?
Mech mod vapes are simple to operate. The housing encases the battery where it
(battery) is positioned in between the top and bottom caps. The top cap connects to 
the  positive contact while the bottom cap connects to the negative contact of the 
battery. To  fire the mech mod, you need to push the button. In turn, the bottom cap 
completes the  circuit allowing current to flow from the battery to the coil. In tube mech 
mod vapes, the  firing button is positioned at the bottom cap whereas in mechanical 
box mods the push  button is located on the side.
Whilst anyone can use mechanical mod vapes, they’re most preferred by advanced  
vapers – smokers who love tailored vaping experience, coil rebuilding, cloud chasing,  
blowing amazingly huge vapor clouds, or performing some crazy vaping tricks. 
They’re  unfit for newbies and general smokers who are obsessed with smooth and 
effortless  smoking. A starter kit which often comprises regulated box mods, R 
ebuildable Dripper
A tomizers (RDAs), and s ub-ohm tanks are best suited for general vapers.
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How to use a mechanical mod?
An electronic device is a component that uses power (electricity). Regarding the use of  
power, safety is very paramount irrespective of the size of the device. A mechanical 
mod  vape isn’t different from any other electronic device as they too use battery power.
To effectively ensure safety is guaranteed, the user must be conversant with battery  
safety and Ohm’s law. Mech mods don’t feature circuit boards implying that the gadget  
can be damaged should a malfunction occur. Defective batteries can cause 
overcharging,  misfiring, overheating, or in worst cases explosion. That said, it’s 
important to practice a  safe vaping process by following the guide below:
• Using the appropriate batteries:
Having the knowledge of the right batteries for your mech mod is very critical. Although  
there are countless battery types from different manufacturers, only a few can be 
chosen.  In this case, we recommend ICR (LiCo02) and IMR (LiMn) battery types that 
are  commonly used to power mods that require a 3.7-volt voltage source. This reminds 
you  that you should conduct some study about the sort of power source required to 
power  your mech mod before committing to purchase it. For instance, LiCo02 and LiMn 
are  different; you should have the right knowledge about what is the exact type required.
Between LiCo02 and LiMn, the former stresses more easily than the latter that can 
easily  result in combustion. So if you choose a LiCo02 battery, ensure it’s protected 
against  short-circuiting or overcharging. On the other hand, LiMn batteries are stable 
and have
rare safety issues. Consequently, we recommend LiMn as the right battery for your 
mech  mod.
• Avoid overcharging:
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Overcharging or using a faulty charger can be disastrous to the device. Overcharged  
batteries are dangerous to your devices and yourself. Mech mod batteries should be  
charged to a maximum voltage of 4.2-Volt. Also, when using the battery with the 
mech  mod, the battery shouldn’t drain beyond 3.3-volts. You should invest in an 
appropriate
charger. If possible, shop for a better one that indicates when the battery is fully 
charged.
• Checking for short-circuits:
The majority of mech mod vapes don’t feature smart precaution capabilities like 
advanced  box mods and regulated mods. For example, supposing that the atomizer is 
experiencing  some short-circuit, the vape will still fire and this will damage the device. 
The atomizer
resistance should comply with your mech mod. You should ascertain the resistance of 
the  coil before placing the order. For safety reasons, ensure that the resistance of the 
coil  builds ranges between 2.4 and 3.0 Ohms.
• Avoid misfiring:
Unlike regulated mods that feature an auto current cut-off safety feature, the majority 
of  mechanical mods lack this capability. Careless handling of the device can result in
misfiring. The end result is damaged batteries or explosions in worse cases. You 
should  handle your mech mod carefully and put it in a secure place. Also, avoid 
carrying mech  mod in your pocket. Place it in a secure place and lock the device.
How to clean a mech mod?
Frequently cleaning is a way of giving your mech mod vape more life and extending its
longevity. Besides, it’s a way of keeping your device at the appropriate level of hygiene 
to  avoid bad tastes and unwanted odors. When cleaning your vape, you should be 
careful  and more importantly cautious.
First, there are a couple of removable accessories that you should recall and ensure they 
 are working properly. Second, the majority of mech mods are built with copper and 
brass;  they are superconductors and susceptible to oxidation and dirt. Cleaning doesn’t 
take you  much time, 10 or so minutes are enough. You should have an eraser, a small 
reservoir  preferably a bowl, a toothbrush, water, acetic acid, and citric acid.
Procedure of Cleaning a Mech Mod
Start by disassembling your mech mod. Take the bowl with water and dissolve three  
spoons of citric acid. Submerge the disabled device inside the solution. For brass-
built  mech mod, add acetic acid to the solution. Leave the mod to soak for at least an 
hour  before conducting the actual cleaning.
1. Wash the mod parts using dishwashing soap (detergent) and clean water
2. Use a toothbrush to clean the threads, remove all the dirt that may be 
dislodged  inside
3. Remove the black spots on the contacts with an eraser.
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Note that not all parts of your device require thorough cleaning. For instance, if the  
contacts are built from rhodium or silver, an eraser does it perfectly. The same applies 
to  galvanized pins: all the cleaning can be done without submerging the device in a 
citric  acid solution.
For advanced cleaning, which is often performed by an expert or perfectionist, a little
more effort and time is spent as compared to ordinary cleaning. In advanced cleaning, 
the  perfectionist uses a soft microfiber to manually clean the device, a toothbrush and 
eraser  to clean the threads and contacts, and a Dremel device to clean the pin. While 
the  second process is a bit more labor-intensive, the mech mod will sparkle like a brand 
new  device.
Are mechanical mods dangerous?
Mech mods aren’t dangerous provided the user follows the laid down guide and  
precautions to the latter. Don’t overcharge or over drain the battery, keep it within the  
stipulated voltage limits. Use the appropriate charger, always check to ensure there is 
no  short-circuit in the setup. Prevention of trouble in mech mod is as easy as being a  
disciplined vaper and using the device as required. They are only dangerous if the user  
has poor knowledge or is defiant.
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