Lab 65
€124.00
Uni-tube design with unmatched performance, style and safety features. The Lab 65 is the 18650 version of our most innovative, hard-hitting mechanical mod.
The Lab 65 is a high-performance 18650 mech mod based on our robust uni-tube design. Picking up where the Roller and Dingo left off, the Lab is a sturdier, simpler and easier-to-use top-side-firing mech mod. With its refined, sturdy switch and absolute minimum number of body parts to fiddle with, the Lab is a high-efficiency device with performance and safety features unseen in current top-firing designs.
The simplicity, ease-of-use and performance of the Lab comes with a style that departs from the strict minimalism of the Roller and Dingo. The Lab has a slightly more aggressive form which is still minimal and ergonomic, in line with its unique character.
The Lab sets a new standard in mech mod performance and safety, since it has been designed to include advanced safety features with a minimal or zero impact on dimensions or performance. Every Lab can be configured in 3 different bottom-cap-to-battery contact modes with different safety / performance characteristics (Springless-Fused, Springless-Direct and Spring-Loaded). Check out this section for detailed information about each mode.
All devices come with the Springless-Fused contact pre-installed, and include all parts necessary for re-configuration in Springless-Direct mode.
**Important**: All Lab versions retailed after October 1st 2016, do not offer a spring out-of-the-box. It is strongly suggested that the devices are used in fused or direct mode, for performance and safety reasons.
For micro-adjustments of battery space, as in fitting abnormally long batteries, or when using long Kick modules with 18500 batteries, it is recommended that you use a conductive spacer or a spring found in our parts section.
Spare PTC protection modules, silver / rhodium-plated springs (for Spring-Loaded Mode only) and other accessories and add-ons may be selected here or purchased separately.
Features
– Sturdy, refined top-side-mounted switch with silver-plated brass contacts and twist-locking functionality.
– The Lab switch is a smoother, more robust version of our innovative Roller / Dingo switch, a common point of reference for all current top-firing mech designs. All critical components of the new switch are heavily reinforced and 100% liquid-sealed. New switch versions have one twist-locking position (twisting a quarter-circle anti-clockwise) instead of two (older version) due to machining procedure refinements.
– Robust, lightweight 304 food-grade stainless-steel construction with a minimum number of parts for a low-loss, super-efficient operation, unseen in existing top-firing designs.
– Configurable to use a Spring-Loaded, Springless-Fused, or Springless-Direct negative battery connection, for a high-performance or safety-oriented operation.
– Dependable short-circuit protection (Springless-Fused mode) based on a super-low-voltage-drop, resettable PTC element, suitable for resistances down to 0.5 Ohm.
– Hybrid-style, future-proof top connection with open airflow.
Safety / Performance Configuration Modes
The Lab sets a new standard in mech mod performance and safety, since it has been designed to include advanced safety features with a minimal or zero impact on the overall dimensions or performance of the device. Although IMR batteries are proven to be very safe, every short-circuit results in minor battery damage which affects the discharge characteristics of batteries and their ability to hold a charge. A single, prolonged short-circuit is often enough to cause permanent battery failure.
Out of the box, every Lab can be configured in 3 different bottom-cap-to-battery contact modes with different safety vs. performance characteristics.
Springless-Fused Mode
In Springless-Fused mode, a high-performance protection module is assembled into the bottom cap of the device to protect your batteries and the mod itself from damage caused due to short-circuits. The fuse used in the Lab is resettable (does not “burn”), does not affect the dimensions of the device and has a negligible impact on performance when using resistances down to ~0.5 Ohm.
Overall, the performance of the Lab in the Springless-Fused mode is consistently higher than the performance of most high-end mech devices without any kind of protection built-in.
Springless-Direct Mode
A Springless-Direct cap contact is also included with every Lab, which can be used to remove all protection features from the device. When using the Springless-Direct contact, the voltage drop on the mod will be negligible, resulting in performance unseen in existing top-firing designs.
Spring-Loaded Mode
The Spring-Loaded mode is a compromise between performance and safety. Spring performance is on average higher than the performance of the fuse when using well-maintained and plated or high-conductivity springs. However, it is not as consistent, since springs tend to lose their flex with use.
The spring-loaded configuration is very useful for fitting abnormally long batteries, or when using long Kick modules with 18500 batteries, since it provides around 1.0mm of additional battery space.
**Important**: All Lab versions retailed after October 1st 2016, do not offer a spring out-of-the-box. It is strongly suggested that the devices are used in fused or direct mode, for performance and safety reasons.
For micro-adjustments of battery space, as in fitting abnormally long batteries, or when using long Kick modules with 18500 batteries, it is recommended that you use a conductive spacer or a spring found in our parts section.
Surface Finishing Options
– The BR-M and BR-EM versions are machined from soft brass, a sensitive, “active” material that quickly develops patina on all external surfaces. They are limited-edition, “collectors-only” items, recommended only for skilled vapers with extensive experience in brass maintenance. All Brass batches are small and also are prepared randomly. Stay tuned for availability announcement or contact us directly.
– The SS-IM finish is a dynamic finish. It is not always the same and it gets darker over time. There is no need to worry though, as parts that appear to be different, will eventually look almost identical.
All finishes need cautious handling, but especially sand blasted finishes (SS-IM and BR-EM) are more sensitive to scratches and surface aging.
Specs
– Diameter: 22.0mm.
– Length: 94mm.
– Weight: ~105g.
What's more...
Getting Started
The Lab is a 100% rebuildable, high performance mechanical mod of moderate complexity. It is suitable for experienced vapers who possess a good understanding of the nature of mechanical mods and electric power transfer, but it is also simple and easy enough to be used by intermediate vapers who have the desire to learn the ins-and-outs of their vaping gear in order to get the most out of it.
Mech mods are sophisticated, enthusiast-oriented vaping tools. By nature, a mechanical mod requires:
– Proper handling.
– Frequent maintenance.
Proper handling guidelines are specific to each device. Thanks to its uni-tube design, the Lab is a mod that is very easy to use without requiring constant attention. To help you get up to speed with your new Lab, we have written up a quick reference of 9 Important Tips, which also includes some more general, essential information about mech mods and vaping gear.
Battery / Kick Compatibility
Due to its cap design, the Lab 65 can accept 18650 batteries without any redundant adjustment parts, such as screws or pogo pins, which result in reduced performance and require frequent maintenance.
For details, check out our Support section here.
Important: The LA-T16 extension limits the battery diameter to 18.40mm max, which means that some (usually low-quality) batteries with thick insulation may not be able to pass through it.
If you are planning to use an Evolv Kick with the Lab 65 and a T16 extension, you should be aware that the Evolv Kick 1 / 2 modules are produced with a loose length tolerance: Units with a max length of 17.80mm (2.80mm oversized) may also be found. This means that with certain 18650 battery / Kick combinations, the Kick might not allow the bottom cap of the Lab 65 to close completely. In most cases, the Kick length issue can be remedied by configuring the device in Spring-Loaded Mode.
Use only original, high-drain, low-internal-resistance 18650 batteries such as the AW 18650 IMR.
Warranty and Support
The Lab comes with a fair and generous warranty, which covers all manufacturing defects.
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Jeroen –
The Lab is a very well machined, stunning looking device. The timeless, rather minimalistic (in the best sense of the word!) design and great ergonomics make it a pleasure to use. I’m sure this will be favorite mod for many years.
Impressive customer support too.
Best vaping gear I ever bought.
Tasos –
You are very kind Jeroen, nice to know you ‘re getting along that well with the Lab 🙂 Please don’t forget the support section for useful tips and tons of material about the Lab – of course we are always here for any communication in the future!
StephBoyX –
Best service ever from online shopping compare to other manufacturers one of my fave mods had been using Lab for my daily vape for a year now and will cont doing so for years to come
Harald –
I had a lot of devices now since the past two years (unicorn chasing and so on)
And for now all I wanted is a device to be easy to use, no need for frequent maintenance and good looks…
Well in my opinion I found that right here witht he lab65 in BN-EM
Works like a charm with my kayfun v4/bell top cap it looks even more beautiful and the finish
feels great in my hands
I like the rotating switch and the locking feature (already loved that on my Roller)
Only thing I would love to see is a self adjusting top pin but that is just me being a bit picky 😉
I am quite impressed of the quality, craftsmanship and the ideas of the greek vaping manufacturers !
I hope you keep up that great work
baxter001 –
Almost a year since I first received the Roller I was so impressed by the build quality and excellent support from armizoo I decided to go with them for a bigger brother to accommodate a 18650 and a kick (in this case with a T16 extension tube) I couldn’t be happier with it so much that after a few days I couldn’t resist getting the bayou in the same finish to fully do justice to this amazing fusion of design and aesthetics.