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  The Reuleaux 200w May Be The Last Box Mod You Ever Buy

  I've used quite a few box MODs in my time vaping and I have to say that the Reuleaux RX200 is by far one of my favorites. In the past, the Reuleaux series was always fairly well known. This updated vision of their MOD is definitely gonna bring it to the front of the pack. One thing I particularly enjoy about the RX200 is the fact that it has distinct temperature control modes for stainless steel, titanium, and nickel coils. Past box MODs I've had have needed to be manually adjusted for just one of the major coil types, and switching among the three metals was a pretty big time commitment. With just a few clicks to navigate through the menus, the RX200 delivers easy, accessible access to these options. When I tested it, I used my standard e-juice from Vape Craft. The "Milk of the Gods" flavor is one of my comfort flavors, and it's great for testing as it's both sweet and accurate in flavor. The RX200 was a pleasure to work with. My liquid didn't gunk up the coils at all after a few sessions, something that normally happens due to the inherent sweetness of the flavor. I can just imagine how great the vape works with other juices! Although I don't normally admit it, I do like to show off my hardware to other people. Therefore, I like to make sure they look good. The RX definitely looks good. I ordered the red model, as I like futuristic and sleek styles. The red version came and looked almost exactly like the pictures - red and black flowing around the entire body of the mod. The colors stood out and instantly caught your eye. The hexagonal shape of the RX200 is quite unique, and the 3 replaceable battery cells give the designers an opportunity to cement a great look. Since my black Reuleaux was almost identical to the pictures online, I can only assume that the red, white, and matte white versions look good as well! I didn't just order the RX200 for the looks, however. What caught my eye was the new technology in the chip. According to Wismec, the RX200 has a maximum output of 200 watts. Since I vape at high intensity, I'm always looking for a MOD that can reliably output tons of power and lots of vapor. Many box MODs say they have reliable power output no matter how full the battery is, but that is simply not true. I've noticed that as battery charge decreases, power output significantly decreases. In the Reuleaux this does not happen at all. Power output is always consistent no matter how charged the battery is. As a heavy vaper, this makes me quite happy. Whether it's from the three cells that fit in the RX200 or the superior chip they use, the makers of this outstanding box mod truly deserve for as many people as possible to try this amazing product.

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  Should You Be Concerned About Your Vape's Batteries Leaking?

  I'm sure by now you've all probably seen and read one of the news stories about someone's e-cigarette exploding, and causing serious harm. These devices are exploding as a result of the batteries, but should you be concerned if your batteries are leaking? Fortunately, battery leakage is not a common occurrence - but because it is so rare, that in and of itself makes the event even more worrying. If battery leakage has happened to you before, then make sure you follow our tips as closely as possible. If you haven't had this occur, then you're very lucky. However, you should still follow the below tips to keep it from happening in the future. What are they made from? Vaping batteries are made from a few standard lithium ion compounds. The main three types are ICR, with lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2); IMR, with lithium manganese (LiMn); and finally a hybrid of the two with some lithium-cadmium (LiCd) as well. The lithium allows these batteries to be rechargeable and reusable over time, which is how your vape can last so many years even when recharging it every day. However, it's also the reason that your vape is somewhat expensive - lithium is used in many technologically advanced products, and demand for it has increased enough that prices have increased. Because vape batteries are fairly expensive, it's probably a wise choice to make sure they don't leak. The fact that lithium is fairly toxic to the human body if absorbed in small quantities is probably another good incentive to make sure your batteries aren't leaky. Tips to protect your devices batteries One of the key tips to making sure your vape's battery does not leak is to not roughhouse your vape too much. If you're clumsy and drop your vape on the ground fairly often, there's a high chance that your battery will start leaking. Similarly, if you carelessly toss your vape onto the hard countertop after every one of your vaping sessions, there is a higher likelihood of one of those throws going awry and causing the battery to crack. Though it may be second nature to you, take the time to gently put your vape in a safe spot without much external force applied. Speaking of safe spots, our second major tip is to keep your vape in a safe spot. Again, if you're clumsy you might be prone to accidentally dropping objects onto the floor. Now, compare the consequences if you accidentally push your vape off of the top shelf of a cabinet onto a wood floor versus tipping your vape off of a nightstand onto a soft carpet. While these are extreme examples, it's easy to see that keeping your vape in a spot with many ways to mitigate gravity is a smart choice. Our final tip for all the vapers out there is to not let your vape battery overheat too much. Repeated instances of overheating your battery can cause the protective casing to expand and contract rapidly, which can cause small cracks to form over time. While most casings are built to withstand this heating and cooling, the materials can only handle so much. Keep an eye on how overheated your battery is getting, and try to keep it to a minimum. If your battery does overheat, don't put it on a cold surface or try to cool it down quickly, as this speeds up the process of those small cracks forming. Vape battery leakage is rare, but you can make it nearly a non-issue with the simple tips above. If you keep your vape in a safe, low spot, don't let it overheat too often, and make sure you handle it gently, then your vaping sessions will never have to be interrupted by a leaky battery.

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