Provari to Lavatube - Backup

**njgeek** · 04-29-2012, 09:40 PM

I have a Provari Mini and have thought about getting a Provari V2 as a backup; but them being so expensive, I'm thinking about using a Lavatube as a more affordable backup.

Does anyone have any thoughts specifically on going from the Provari to the Lavatube? Is it an equivalent tool, for the most part?

**Nomoreash** · 04-29-2012, 09:49 PM

The Lavatube would be a fine budget backup, it doesn't like lower ohms or DC due to the limiter kicking in without notice. On mine the low battery cut off didn't work, not a big deal since it'll read battery voltage and most say it does on theirs.

For the price and keeping in mind it limits automatically without notice, it's good mod for the price.

**Mainspring** · 04-29-2012, 11:13 PM

look for version 1.5 if you can't wait for version 2 LT.

I think the amp limit is 3.

same internals but I think V.2 has the new body style... not sure what the Apollo SS is though... V.1 internals with V2 body?

**ChrispyCritter** · 04-29-2012, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mainspring

look for version 1.5 if you can't wait for version 2 LT.

I think the amp limit is 3.

same internals but I think V.2 has the new body style... not sure what the Apollo SS is though... V.1 internals with V2 body?

It's really hard to say what's coming through the rumors but there is supposed to be a new version around the end of May I guess. That's why I'm waiting plus I would rather not pay introductory price for things..I have the money to buy a couple that I'm saving..if a great deal comes on a V1 I'll probably buy one though. I think what's coming is the chrome style body with the better screen/chip..one rumor was an even higher amp limit than the 1.5v too...

**misterkai** · 04-30-2012, 12:01 AM

I'm thinking of "backing up" my Lavatube with a Provari V2!

**QUADSHOT** · 04-30-2012, 02:29 AM

Yeah be careful your provari may become your backup like it did for me and my LT mini is my main mod. Now I have the SS LT mini and am super happy. My provari is #3. Just my experience.

**sailorman** · 04-30-2012, 06:15 AM

CrystalClearVaping says they have the new LT with the higher current limit in stock now. It's $75, so it better be higher. They're a pretty straight up vendor, so I'd tend to take their word for it.

**misterkai** · 04-30-2012, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by sailorman

CrystalClearVaping says they have the new LT with the higher current limit in stock now. It's $75, so it better be higher. They're a pretty straight up vendor, so I'd tend to take their word for it.

I wonder if the higher amp limit is the only change with that device, or if the internals have been upgraded at all (i.e. activator button quality)... Can you please post a link to it? I could only find a description and no purchase link for it below the original Lavatube on the crystalclearvaping site...

**misterkai** · 04-30-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by QUADSHOT

Yeah be careful your provari may become your backup like it did for me and my LT mini is my main mod. Now I have the SS LT mini and am super happy. My provari is #3. Just my experience.

This is actually quite surprising to me! My post was intended to be tongue-in-cheek. I could not see myself having a device like the Provari and using it as secondary to my Lavatube. Even though I do enjoy the Lavatube very much and think that it's a GREAT device for the price, I have no doubt that the Provari V2 is superior in many ways...