Reddit reviews Tapes Master 1/4 inch x 55 yds Copper Foil Tape - 1 Mil (6mm x 50m) - EMI Shielding Conductive Adhesive

When I run into a project that might use conductive ink, I almost always have better luck using copper ribbon tape with conductive adhesive. It is stronger, I can solder to it easily, and cheaper. Not to mention a lot of conductive ink is not truly conductive, but can have up to 100 ohms/mm resistance.

When first getting into mechs there are a few costs that are unavoidable. They are as follows:

Good batteries

Sony VTC5 or VTC4 from illumn.com or another trustworthy battery supplier.

A good charger

Nitecore i2, Nitecore i4, Efest LUC v4, or Xtar brand chargers.

Ohmmeter

 http://www.fasttech.com/product/1519800-atomizer-resistance-tester-ohm-meter

Kanthal

28 gauge
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBSVQX6?cache=38a824a0030f01bef8e0aaea10a9fb59&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1411501324&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

24 gauge
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K22JQ2E?cache=38a824a0030f01bef8e0aaea10a9fb59&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1411501449&sr=8-6#ref=mp_s_a_1_6

Organic cotton balls or rayon (sold as cellucotton 100% rayon)

This stuff will need to be bought no mater what mechanical mod you get (Gauge of kanthal can be different sizes)

Now for the fun part, picking mods. The nemesis is a solid performer.

Nemesis

 http://www.fasttech.com/products/3027/10009160/1604509


This should immediately be done to the switch. It is the best modification that I have ever made and it is free.

http://www.reddit.com/r/electronic_cigarette/comments/1yczcg/my_fix_for_the_nemesis_button_and_how_to_shorten/


Switch Magnets

 http://www.fasttech.com/products/3099/10005773/1558901-switch-magnets-for-nemesis-mod-10-pack


If you want power regulation you can use a kick module which regulates wattage between 5 and 12 watts.


Kick Module

 http://www.fasttech.com/products/3099/10006524/1501000-variable-wattage-kick-module-for-mechanical-mod-pv


If you are using a kick then you don't need to worry about voltage drop, but if you are going for more than 12 watts (which you are most likely going to do unless you are using a kayfun or clearo) copper tape will reduce voltage drop significantly.


Copper Tape

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CBPK0FW?cache=38a824a0030f01bef8e0aaea10a9fb59&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411500089&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1


Also optional, to reduce voltage drop and overall length of your mod. This one is specifically made to fit the nemesis and kayfun.

Nemesis Hybrid Connector

 http://www.fasttech.com/products/3023/10009156/1662400

I use one of these to connect the nemesis in 18350 mode with a kayfun 3.1. It stands at 4 inches tall and is great for putting in your pocket when you're out drinking, causing trouble, or whatever it is that the kids are doing these days.

If you are looking for something a little cheaper to just get the feel of a mech, I started with an M16 telescopic mod.

 http://www.fasttech.com/products/1411/10005307/1627200-sentinel-m16-style-telescopic-mechanical-mod

You won't be able to put a kick in it or use copper tape and it is made mostly out of aluminum, but it is a solid mod to start with and can take 18350-18650 batteries. Any 18350 batteries that you get should be AW IMR or purple Efest batteries.


Of course you will need an atomizer to go with your new mech. Most 3 post drippers are good to start out with. I prefer the IGO-M because of the large air holes and 2 screw positive block, but there are a lot of options for drippers. The Kayfun 3.1 is usually a good starter rebuildable tank atomizer (RTA)


And last, but not least, we get to battery safety and types of mods. Godofsteam.wordpress.com/intro-to-vaping/ is the best site that I have ever visited for research into mechs and rebuildables. It should be all you need to help you get started.

It's actually copper tape meant for stained glass projects. It can be purchased at many craft stores.


There is a version used for EMI shielding that has a conductive adhesive that may be a better option, but I don't know how it compares with adhesive strength and material thickness. The stained glass stuff is crazy sticky, and surprisingly tough.