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Bayden

Where do I start with mods?

Hello everyone, I have recently found myself at a place where I am considering purchasing a "mod" battery and am not sure where to start at all. Up until now I have used Kanger protanks and Aspire Nautilus tanks for my vaping needs. Recently I purchased an Aspire Atlantis and after trying to use it with my provari mini came to learn that I needed a special sub ohm battery. Luck was with me and a co worker happened to have recently purchased an Aspire CF Mod battery, he didn't really need it and sold it to me for a deal. It is a pretty cheap feeling battery and I am interested in getting something that will give me more flexibility and that is of better quality. I have read comments here and there mentioning Hana Modz as being a good product but before I shell out another $150 or so I thought I would ask here. So where do I start, where can I find some comparisons, or does anyone have any suggestions for me. Thanks in advance!

Posted Apr 7, 2015, 9:27 PM UTC

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justanotherpony•

vaporshark rdna40 seems quite good if a little expensive, cant recommend hana due to then trying to fuck over some shop owner that doesnt deserve it.

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BaydenOP•

The Hana's caught a bad rap huh? Do they have poor customer service?

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justanotherpony•

just bad lawyers.

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2017_husky•

There are a plethora of different options if you don't wanna spend that kinda money. The most cost effective would be the iStick 30w or 50w. The 50w has more than enough power and has a pretty good vaping range. There's also Sigelei and IPV which have multiple models at 50 watts and up. Not saying the Hana Modz is bad, cause it definitely isn't, but there are more cost effective options out there.

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BaydenOP•

Awesome thank you very much. I would rather not spend the money if I don't have to. In my limited experience with batteries I noticed that when I switched from using vision spinners to a provari that it made a huge difference in my enjoyment of the whole vaping experience. I've thought about an iStick but I think the model I was looking was the eleaf model or something along those lines.

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2017_husky•

Oh, lol, yeah. The iStick is made by eleaf. Same thing.

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Sir_Meowington_JrHana Modz V3 / Subtank Mini•

Some questions to help find the mod for you:

  • What is your price range? ($40-80=Cheap; $80-150=Moderate; $150+=Expensive)
  • Do you intend on just using the Atlantis or is there a possibility of this becoming a hobby for you one day?
  • Are you interested in temperature control? I believe they make nickel coils for the Atlantis now(?).

A 30-40watt mod should be fine if you wanna stick with the atlantis (ie. Sigelei 30 watt, iStick 30 or 50). Cheap

A DNA40 would be nice if you're willing to cough up the cash. Not sure they fixed the bugs on it yet (ie. Vaporshark DNA40, rDNA40, HCigar DNA40). You also get temp control. Expensive

Looking to become a hobbyist? Buy something with some growing room. More wattage, features, capacity. (ie. Sigelei 100/150, IPV3). Moderate

Best of the best but there will be some waiting time. SXMini M Class or any other device using the new SX350 w/ temp control. Expensive

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BaydenOP•
  • Price range i'm looking to spend between $100 and $150 (although I am considering getting a Provari P3, as I REALLY like my mini)
  • I intend to use the Atlantis and Nautilus (the rebuildable stuff is a little intimidating to me)
  • I was unaware temperature control was an option. But yes that sounds cool I think I would want that. I make my own juices and I'm really into that but the batteries have been something I've been slow to catch on to. I didn't realize at first how important it seems to be.
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Sir_Meowington_JrHana Modz V3 / Subtank Mini•

While the Provari 3 is a nice, reliable mod it's limited to 20 watts which isn't enough to power your Atlantis. Not even sure if it'll fire that low, but the Nautilus will be fine.

Most of the authentic temp control mods will be slightly out of your budget, but you'll be looking for either a DNA40 or SX350J.

Vaporshark DNA40 (internal battery), Vaporshark rDNA40 (18650), SX Mini M Classs

Alternatively if you just wanna buy something cheap that works then look at Kanger's Kbox ($27) goes up to 40 watts.

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BaydenOP•

Great info thank you! Now if you don't mind what is the absolute best thing I can buy for a mod, something that is super high quality with all the bells and whistles with price not being a concern?

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IronVapinLLCMK Sub Ohm Zero Mod•

So do you want Variable Wattage? If so I recommend the Sigelei Mini 30 Watt.

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BaydenOP•

Variable wattage, so that I can change the temp? I think I always set my battery according to volts, like between 3.8 and 4.2. Is that what is meant by variable wattage. And you really like the Sigelei? It's good quality?

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IronVapinLLCMK Sub Ohm Zero Mod•

Well that would be a variable voltage mod which does exist. However, the Sigelei only allows you to change the watts which in turn will change the voltage as well. I recommend Sigelei over many other box mods especially because they all come with a 90 day warranty on top of our 14 day return policy.

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