Suggestions for a good charger and batteries for Provari Mini?

[kateress]

After tons of discussion and research, I think I'm gonna take the big leap and get a provari mini for my first mod. I'm scared, but after thinking a lot about it, I have not heard one bad thing about them (aside from the high cost to buy). I'd rather have something that isn't going to break down on me or cause problems. I'm a big fan of dependable. I'm in the process of saving up for one.

I've been told not to get it in a starter kit because the charger and batteries are junk. (Well people didn't say with the provari mini in particular, just any starter kit in general). So can someone recommend a good charger and batteries and an online vendor that supplies them? Thanks in advance, I'd have spent a ton of money on junky crap already if it wasn't for you all!

 

[RichRod]

NITECORE i4 charger and aw imr 18350's from rtdvapor.com

 

[amanda211]

Provape sells a decent starter kit, the batteries sold are the recommended brand for the device. The charger isn't top of the line, but it isn't a bad one either. I would say in this case to get the starter kit. You can always buy a bigger/better charger down the road if you feel you need to.

 

[Bsweat75]

I use the efest batts in mine and they work well. Have 18350's and 18490's. I personally like the 350 better. I'd rather carry a extra batt than deal with the bulky 490 or 500. Good choice on the mini. My full size just sits around now

 

[Slots]

NITECORE i4 charger and aw imr 18350's from rtdvapor.com

Ditto on these suggestions. The Xtar is a good charger also.

You won't be sorry buying a ProVari .. I have both reg and mini.
If you look in the "Blems" section of their website, you can save some money, and you won't be able to find the "blem"
I looked at that section the other day, and they had a pretty good selection on mini's.
Some day's there isn't much selection, so you just have to keep an eye out for what you want.
They move out pretty fast.

The Vamo is a very good mod also, if you want to add some backups that are much more affordable.

 

[Train2]

You're getting good tips!
The Blems (under "clearance") are a good idea - many people say they can't find the blemish, or when they do, it's taken a long VERY close look to find.
The Starte kit is NOT a bad deal, like many "kits" are.
But you CAN beat the pricing a little by shopping around.

I got a NiteCore on Amazon somewhere, and it's performed flawlessly for over a year.
I recommend you stick with the ProVape recommendation to use AW IMR batteries.
You can get those from ProVape, or from RTD Vapor, or from NiteMods.com, WonderLite: Your Source for Bright Custom-Built High Quality Rechargeable LED Flashlights, Flashlight Parts, Accessories and Rechargeable Batteries (he also has a thread here on ECF where you can order by PM). Do NOT buy batteries on Ebay - there are a ton of fake AW batteries...

 

[ImThatGuy]

Button top AW IMR 18350.

 

[Katya]

I use Nitecore I2 and AW IMR batteries (I get mine from RTD Vapor).

 

[kateress]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the suggestions guys!

 

[Tepid]

ONLY use AW IMR batteries. I will never put any other battery in my Provari.

My charger is an Xtar VP1.

 

[Baditude]

Provari is designed to accept only button top, IMR batteries. Flat top batteries will not work in a Provari, and using magnets to allow flat-tops to work will void the warranty with Provape - that's an unsafe battery practice. Provape strongly recommends using only AW brand after extensive testing of all the battery manufacturers' offerings.

Question for the Tech Engineers at Provape

You can get a starter kit from Provape and possibly save $$ because of the free shipping of orders over $100. Or, you can order from someplace like RTD Vapor, get exactly the charger you want and get the batteries for cheaper, but pay a low S&H fee.

The Tenergy charger that Provape sells is ok, but you could do better with a Pila, Xtar, or Nitecore charger from RTD. Realize that AW batteries are the most counterfeited batteries in the world and places like Amazon and EBay often sell fakes. Provape and RTD are authorized dealers of authentic AW brand batteries.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-sure-your-aw-batteries-genuine-how-tell.html

 

[Paradicio]

I use AW batteries and an xtar charger.

 

[cope]

i second the i4 it worked good for me

 

[Dampmaskin]

I use the Pila charger from Provape. Seems good.

 

[Mike Literus]

I would pickup a nitcecore i2 charger and some aw imr batteries the i4 is good if you have a lot of battery's to charge

 

[CokeC77]

I would also recommend the batteries and charger from provape. Haven't had any problems at all! I didn't get the starter kit only because I didn't want the tank that came with it. You'll be happy with the provari!!


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[kateress]

I did it! I ordered the starter kit. Got the nautilis whatever tank upgrade (I really don't know what it all means, but I heard it was better than the standard that it comes with). I'm scared and excited. Now I need a cheaper back up. Thanks so much everyone, I would have been completely lost without each and every one of your input.