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3.1
Definition of terms
Box mod / mod:
A box mod is a type of power source typically used for vaporizing E-juice, and has software
to intelligently restrict how much power is supplied to the atomizer. Atomizer is a catch-all term for box
mod attachments.
510 thread:
A 510 thread is the common term for the universal connection featured on a majority of the
box mods on the market today. This port allows the box mod to connect with the + and - paths of the
atomizer.
Resistance:
Resistance is a number representing how easily power can flow through the coil, or heating
element. Base resistance refers to the resistance value of the coil at room temperature. As the coil heats
up, it’s resistance changes accordingly. It is
important for the box mod to have the correct base resistance,
as it uses this value to estimate the temperature of the coil at any point in time and adjust how much power
it supplies to the coil in order to maintain a specified temperature range.
TCR-Mode:
TCR stands for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance. As stated above, resistance changes
relative to coil temperature, and the box mod can use this variable to regulate the overall temperature of
the coil and the air around it. A TCR value is essentially a math problem that the box mod calculates on the
fly to figure out if it needs to use more or less power to reach the desired temperature range.
Coil / Heat mesh:
The coil / heat mesh is what heats up when the box mod is activated. Coils can be made
of different materials, different thicknesses, or different styles that all affect their resistance and
performance. Different coil materials include: Kanthal A1, nickel 200, stainless steel, and titanium. The ones
we provide you are made of stainless steel 316.
Convection:
Convection is one of two main ways to vaporize herbs, the other being conduction. Convection
heating is when heated air is raised through the vapeable material, causing it to vaporize without burning.
Both of these methods have pro’s and con’s, but convection is generally regarded as the better choice in
respect to taste, efficiency, and convenience.
Conduction:
Conduction is the other of the two main ways to vaporize herbs, as mentioned above.
Conduction heats up the chamber that holds the vapeable material causing the material to vaporize. Due
to the heating element (mesh or coil) the thermal energy is absorbed by the stainless steel. As known, metal
is good thermal conductor, so the thermal energy is conducted to the chamber where your vapeable
material is.
Hybrid-Verdampfer:
Hybrid vaporizers use both methods (convection and conduction) of heating explained
above, to have the pros of every method. The Vape Engineering Herbie is a hybrid vaporizer
Drip tip / 810er Anschluss:
A Drip Tip is the mouthpiece of an e-cigarette. It is placed on top of the atomizer
/ vaporizer and is usually made of plastic or metal. But there are also drip tips made of ceramics, wood,
glass or other materials. Generally, there are drip tips in all imaginable shapes and colors on the market. O-
rings at the lower end ensure a secure hold on the atomizer. At the drip tip, the e-cigarette consumer puts
his mouth directly on and pulls the vapor of the atomizer through it into his mouth. Depending on the length
and material of the drip tip, this can also affect the temperature of the steam.
There are two different sizes for drip tips, which are standardized. The 510 and 810 Drip Tips. At the Vape
Engineering Herbie there is an 810-drip tip connector, so you can choose your favorite drip tip.
21700 / 18650 battery:
A battery is a common type of battery used for box mods. These batteries can
output a lot of power in a start and stop fashion, which makes them a good fit for many of the use cases of
a box mod. Make sure the batteries have a high enough output (25A+). 21700 and 18650 describe just the
dimensions of the battery.
