Psst: Are you an E Cigarette Modder, too?

E cigarette modding is becoming a popular hobby, although it remains largely unknown to many ecig users. There are dozens of reasons for modding, or modifying an e-cigarette, including improved battery life. Modding can also be done by beginners to make a personalized and improved electronic cigarette.

What is E-Cigarette Modding?
E cigarette modding is the modification of an e-cigarette for any reason. The most common reasons for changing it is to improve the juice delivery or lengthen battery life. Some mods are designed to allow your personal model to accept generic batteries, making them more convenient and cost-effective. Other mods change the voltage system to strengthen or change the juice delivery of it. Because most mods require extensive changes to the appearance of the e-cigarette, the finished product rarely resembles a real cigarette as a purchased one will. Still, many users find that this is a small price to pay for an improved product.

Why Mod E-Cigarettes?
Modding e cigarettes is the perfect hobby for anyone that enjoys using electronic cigarettes. Although they are a great product that works well for most people, others find ways to improve upon the model and make a more personalized experience. Many individuals design effective and popular mods that can even be sold online to other modders or casual e-cig users. There are many advantages to mods as well. With a battery mod, for example, the ecig is made to accept generic batteries that can be ordered at a small cost, instead of through the original equipment manufacturer. These batteries also tend to be larger, allowing it to work for a longer time. One of the biggest benefits of a battery mod is the juice delivery. Standard e-cigs come with such tiny batteries they’re not able to provide a powerful current without a voltage drop. Battery mods allow for better voltage, which gives a stronger, more enjoyable hit.

Many modders turn the practice into an enjoyable past-time, even designing advanced features into it. Some mods include widgets like a variable voltage or digital readouts. These mods are very popular, although some require some experience to build. A great thing about modding is even a beginner can start the hobby and create a workable, improved e-cigarette with a little practice and instruction.

How to Get Started
Modding is a great hobby that even beginners can get involved with. The first stop for many is a modding forum, which provides instructions and walkthroughs to complete simple mods. You’ll also find a list of popular mods, from cartridge mods to battery mods. Another thing that makes it a great hobby is many mods require no more than an electronic cigarette of your choice and parts you have lying around the house. A good example of this is the simple scotch tape mod that’s designed to improve the vapor of it. It’s important to realize that not all mods are expensive and difficult. Some, like this example, require only a three-piece model, a safety pin and scotch tape. This mod involves covering the atomizer holes of it with scotch tape to create an air-tight seal. The safety pin is used to reopen only one atomizer hole, improving the quality of the vapor produced.

You can also order modding kits from people that have been modding for some time. These kits give you all the parts you need to recreate a popular mod that you’ve read about and would like to try. Once you’ve had enough practice to try your own mod, order parts from a website that specializes in modding parts. You can buy new atomizers, adapters, dripper tips cartridges and more to help you create your ideal piece. Although some parts can be expensive, modding is still an enjoyable and fairly enjoyable past time, especially if you create a mod that you think others would like to buy. If you regularly use it you may also find you’re spending less money overall when you mod your e-cigarette to use generic, long-lasting batteries.

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