How To Build Your Own Vape Mod

For anyone that wants to custom builds their own vaping device, it is possible thanks to the popularity of modifying vapes.

The modification of a vape can adjust the cloud of smoke, air control, and more. People like to customise their vapes in order to enhance their vaping experience of vaping.

Should you want to know more about vape mods, how to build your own, and more, this guide will offer you everything that you need to know.

What is a vape mod?

A vape mod is essentially a modified vape device, which allows users to customise the flavour, air control, and quality of the vaping experience. With a vape being an electric cigarette-like device, it is essentially an alternative to smoking tobacco.

People that do not like what they find in the store typically turn to modify their own vapes.

There has been a lot of talk around the safety and health benefits or cons of vapes. Unlike tobacco smoking, vaping reduces the toxins you consume and can be considerably better for your health. That isn’t to say vaping is beneficial for your health, it simply poses fewer risks.

Seeing as you can vape without consuming nicotine, thanks to nicotine-free e-liquids, it is possible to quit smoking for good.

Vaping can offer the same sense of relief that a cigarette can due to the inhalation and exhalation of vapour.

Vapes, and vape mods, in particular, became increasingly popular when vapes were first introduced to the market. They were considered a great alternative to smoking tobacco, as they gave users more control over the amount of nicotine that they consume.

The types of vape mods

There are two types of vape mods - regulated and unregulated.

Regulated vape mods are a little safer as they contain a chip. This chip allows users to adjust the power of the vape with the touch of a button. These will display the power of the vape, as well as other figures such as battery life and more.

The main difference between the types of vape mods is the chip.

On the other hand, unregulated vape mods do not contain a chip. Of which, there are two versions - mechanical and semi-mechanical.

Mechanical vape mods involve a closed circuit, typically made from copper. The power of a mechanical vape mod will depend on the voltage of the battery you use and the material of the circuit.

Whereas, semi-mechanical vape mods use a similar circuit yet do not use copper materials. Instead, you can use any material you want, and therefore, the power will differ. The power may not be as strong as a regulated or unregulated mechanical vape mod due to the weaker materials.

Depending on your level of experience and preference, this will decide which type of vape mod you want you to use. For an easy experience, a regulated mod is the best answer due to the easy use of the chip that will adjust your power.

Whereas if you want to experiment more and try something where you can adjust the power manually, you may wish to use the unregulated versions of vape mods.

The types of batteries

Due to the differing power capabilities, there are various types of batteries that you can use for vape mods. The most common type of battery used in vape mods is a 18650, which is 18 mm wide and 65 mm tall. There are smaller and bigger batteries available.

The 18650 batteries will offer around 75 watts of power, which is enough for most users. Should you want more or less, then you will want to choose a bigger or smaller battery. LiPo batteries can handle the most power. Yet, it can be dangerous to be careful when using them.

Moreover, there are removable batteries as well as various shapes, which will dictate what type of modification you are making.

The benefits of a vape mod

Before we get started on how to build your own vape mod, you might want to consider its benefits.

Low resistance vaping

Store-bought and pre-made vapes typically shut off when running at a low resistance. Whereas you can modify your own vape to withstand low resistances, which some people prefer.

Therefore, you can vape at any resistance without the vape shutting off and hindering your vaping experience.

Customisation

The main purpose of a vape mod is to create a customised vape. Due to this, you can enjoy a vape that is tailored to your needs and preferences.

Should you like a long-lasting battery or bigger clouds of smoke, you can attain this by modifying your own vaping device.

Reliability

Users might find more reliability in vape devices that they build and/or customise themselves. This is due to the fact that they can make them as reliable as they wish.

You can add longer-lasting batteries to make them more reliable when you are out and about. Or, you can add more power to increase the vapour to make it more reliable and up to your standards.

Style

Modifying your own vape device can make it feel more stylish. As opposed to buying a pen or a pod, you can create your own look for your vape pen thanks to the different skins and creating your own shapes and sizes.

What you will need to build your own vape mod

A vape mod consists of two key components, a battery, and an atomiser. The other parts include skins, a mouthpiece, and a charger. All of which, can enhance the style and functionality of the vape mod.

Nonetheless, here is everything that you will need to build your own vape mod.

Battery

The battery is the most essential component of the vape mod or vapes in general. These power the vape as well as help heat the atomiser to transform the e-liquid into a vapour.

As previously mentioned, there are various sizes of batteries, depending on your power preference. Getting one that is digital will ensure that you can easily adjust its power.

The bigger the battery is, the more dangers it can pose. So, ensure to always try and test the battery before using it in your vape.

Atomizer

The atomiser is the part of the vape that heats the e-liquid. There are various types of atomisers, and here are some things you need to know:

Resistance level in the coil

The resistance level in the coil you choose will dictate the amount of vapour produced, the temperature of the vapour, how long the battery lasts, and how much e-liquid it will use. Most resistance levels are between 1.5 and 2.8 Ohms.

Low resistance means that:

A cooler vapour will be produced
Less vapour smoke will be made
It will use up less e-liquid
The battery of the vape will last longer

High resistance means that:

A warm vapour will be produced
More vapour smoke will be made
More e-liquid will be used
The battery will not last as long

How much heat does it generate?

Something else to consider about the atomiser is how much heat it produces. You will want it to produce just enough heat that your vapour will be easily produced. Yet, if it gets too hot then you will risk burning the e-liquid.

Replaceable heads

Some atomisers come with replaceable heads, which is a great idea if you want to build your own vape mod. This is because you can throw away and replace damaged heads and choose different shapes and styles of atomiser heads.

The size of the atomiser tank

The size of the atomiser tank is also a great feature for vape mods. The larger the tank, the more e-liquid it can hold, which will need fewer refills.

With those components in mind, let’s move on to how to build your own vape mod.

There are so many ways that you can design, build, and style your own vape mod. Therefore, there isn’t a definitive guide on how to build every single style of a vape mod.

However, what you do need to know is that you need the essential components before building. Then:

Build a housing unit for your vape mod. You can create any housing unit you wish, it could be a rectangle wooden box or a plastic circle. Whichever design you want to do, ensure it is safe and efficient for your battery and atomiser.

Inside the housing unit, you will need to install the battery. On top of that, you will need to connect your atomiser. Then, add a mouthpiece to the top of the device to make inhalation as easy as possible.

From there, you can style the outside of the vape mod to your preference.

Can you make your own e-liquid?

To completely customise your vape mod, you can even make your own e-liquid. Although it might not be as high-quality as brand-made e-liquids, it can be fun to create everything yourself.

If you already vape, then you will likely know what flavours you like. Therefore, you can know what flavours to create for yourself and your vape mod. Or, you might experiment with flavours that you haven’t tried before.

Either way, to make your own e-liquid you can simply mix glycerine and water. Combining these ingredients will make vapour creation possible. Getting the right balance will help you get a big enough cloud of vapour smoke that it will feel like you are using a pre-made e-liquid. Adding your own flavouring can be easy by adding edible oils. Whereas, adding your own nicotine might not be as simple.

Do’s and don’ts of vape mods

When you build your own vape mod, there are some do’s and dont's to be aware of so that you can get the most out of your creation.

Check your atomiser’s circuit and its resistance to ensure that it is working at its optimal ability.
Ensure that your vape mod has vent holes to keep cool down the battery and avoid explosions.
Only use protected batteries so that you can stay safe when using your vape mod.

Don’t

Stack batteries.
Use a battery that hasn’t been discharged.
Invert the battery.
Overcharge the battery.

Who are vape mods best suited for?

There are several types of vapes, including vape mods, vape pens, pods, and cig-a-likes. Each type of vape may be better suited to different levels of experience or simply down to personal preference.

Vape mods are best suited to those who wish to experiment with vaping as well as want more control over their clouds of vapour smoke. Some people like to have fun with big clouds of vapour smoke, which is easier to attain with vape mods.

However, anyone can enjoy a vape mod. It is just important to understand the dangers of higher voltage batteries and unregulated atomiser circuits. Lacking the safety knowledge could result in explosions of your vape mod.

To conclude

In summary, building your own vape mod is definitely achievable using the right components and safety measures. Although you might want to build a complex and unique vape mod, using this guide will help you understand everything that you need to know about the battery and the atomiser.

With the battery and the atomiser being the most important parts of the vape mod, it is a good idea to invest in these and use tried and tested components to avoid any dangerous hazards. If you are new to building and/or using vape mods, then it is a good idea to use recommended batteries and atomisers. The 18650 batteries are most common and the adequate power will give you enough for big clouds of vapour smoke. Likewise, a regulated atomiser will ensure that you can control the power of the vape and stay safe when vaping.