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[Jim-]

I'll see if I can break this down to the most simplistic form. And this, as always, is just my humble opinion.
The P3 vs 510. Endurance, that is it. Bring out all the engineers with their "instruments" you want. It is sturdy had has greater endurance. Period. Now the Kabuki vs nautilus? I used a nautilus from the day they hit the shelves till the day my first Kabuki package arrived at my doorstep. It's THAT MUCH BETTER. Not sure I can even put it in to words here. It is something you will have to try for yourself, or not.

 

[serenity21899]

The one on your other left is a 510...

The one on the left broken down:

P3 connection. The one on the right in my other picture is the cage option of the 510.

ETA: Misinformation is what is confusing people and causing half of the issues in these threads.

 

[serenity21899]

This is the P3 connection, with the middle section from my P3 Nautilus stuck on the mod. That has tended to happen to me frequently, but doesn't happen to everyone.

This is the 510 connections. The center piece needs to be tightened down with a coin when you get it.

 

[AstroTurf]

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This is the P3 connection. That middle section has a tendency to get stuck on atties, as shown in my picture of the Nautilus P3.

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This is the 510 connections. The center piece needs to be tightened down with a coin when you get it. Even still, it's the part that gets stuck on atties.

I must disagree on the "tends to get stuck on attys" part...

I have never had one get stuck.

Properly tightening the 510/P3 Ring with a coin eliminates that from happening.

Jim

 

[serenity21899]

I must disagree on the "tends to get stuck on attys" part...

I have never had one get stuck.

Properly tightening the 510/P3 Ring with a coin eliminates that from happening.

Jim

I'm clarifying my original response, and I've edited what I originally posted.

The center piece from the atty gets stuck on the mod sometimes for me. So you statement is correct, and mine, as originally written, was incorrect.

 

[MikeE3]

Back to questions....

What is the big deal with the P3 connector? It seems I would be limiting myself by going with a P3 tank like a Kabuki or Kayfun. First, they are expensive and also, they won't work on my other mods without some kind of adapter.

I have 5 (soon to be 7) Provaris, and I see no reason to use anything other than 510 tanks such as Subtanks, Crowns, Nautilus, Super Tank Minis, etc.

Educate me.

Thx!

Just a bit more on the P3 connector. The following was passed along from Zen in the original Radius thread.

Official ProVari Radius Thread

 

[FringeChief68]

The ProVari Brass Pin

I came into a Provari Mini 2.5 and even though it was in good looking shape, it looked like the Brass Pin was never cleaned.
It was tarnished, and looked more like a spent coil, blackened with burnt juice.
In my mind I was thinking Brass Pin, is made of BRASS So if it's Brass, then I will clean it like Brass.

So I got my Brasso out, and put a little drop on a Q-Tip cotton swab, and dapped it on the pin, (without getting any on the rubber gasket around the pin.)
I used the Q-Tip to scrub it, and then wiped it off. I re-cleaned with a Q-tip and 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, and it shined like brand new.

Not sure if this is the best way or the "right" way to clean it, but it's something to try if a person is having problems getting that Brass Pin to Shine.

 

[coldgin96]

Actually, that is the "right way" to clean it - just about.

The only detour from what you do, officially, is to use 99% IPA with 2 cotton swabs to insure removal of all polish.

Any metal polish is recommended so Brasso is great.

I do it once week during PM and it's the first thing I start to give the Brasso time to dry. I wipe on Brasso (because it's what I have left from basic training), wipe it on for 30 seconds and leave the rest for when I done with everything else to let it dry. When I'm ready, I use 99% IPA and a swab and wipe for 30 seconds, than I use a 2nd swab and repeat to insure complete polish removal.

91% IPA is fine, just give it more time to dry or wipe it with a clean cloth, tissue or vapor towel.

 

[ENAUD]

 

[AstroTurf]

I'm clarifying my original response, and I've edited what I originally posted.

The center piece from the atty gets stuck on the mod sometimes for me. So you statement is correct, and mine, as originally written, was incorrect.

Serenity,

Using this to tighten your P3/510 adapter ring may just give you the edge you need to tighten it up just a little bit more.

I would caution though, that anyone using this technique not apply so much force as to loosen the devices top cap.

Cheers, Jim

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[Katdarling]

Chief and c-gin, great advice and directions. And they work well!

DPL was the piglet of guineas. (He used Noxon Metal Polish)

With his permission, I present his super clean Provi pin.


Look at that mirror shine! I could put my make up on with that!

(I prolly just lost all the boyz, didn't I.)

 

[ENAUD]

Serenity,

Using this to tighten your P3/510 adapter ring may just give you the edge you need to tighten it up just a little bit more.

I would caution though, that anyone using this technique not apply so much force as to loosen the devices top cap.

Cheers, Jim

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Real men have one of these

 

[AstroTurf]

Real men have one of these


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Thumbs uP!!!

 

[DPLongo22]

Chief and c-gin, great advice and directions. And they work well!

DPL was the piglet of guineas. (He used Noxon Metal Polish)

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With his permission, I present his super clean Provi pin.


Look at that mirror shine! I could put my make up on with that!

(I prolly just lost all the boyz, didn't I.)


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Thanks, KD.

That pin, by the way, was GROSS. It's a four-year old Provi (my very first black one), and it was impacting the battery life significantly. I mentioned to her that I was unable to get it cleaned properly, and she mentioned these posts.

So I thank you both, and her, for the info. It's going to my son-in-law, who has been wanting to try a Provi for a couple of years now. I threw a CF wrap on it (because it's also beat to snit), and am going to let him use it for a while. And now, thanks to y'all, the battery will last him as it should.

MUCH appreciated.

 

[FringeChief68]

Actually, that is the "right way" to clean it - just about.

The only detour from what you do, officially, is to use 99% IPA with 2 cotton swabs to insure removal of all polish.

Any metal polish is recommended so Brasso is great.

I do it once week during PM and it's the first thing I start to give the Brasso time to dry. I wipe on Brasso (because it's what I have left from basic training), wipe it on for 30 seconds and leave the rest for when I done with everything else to let it dry. When I'm ready, I use 99% IPA and a swab and wipe for 30 seconds, than I use a 2nd swab and repeat to insure complete polish removal.

91% IPA is fine, just give it more time to dry or wipe it with a clean cloth, tissue or vapor towel.

I couldn't find 99% IPA 91% was the highest percent I found when I went shopping.

 

[DPLongo22]

I couldn't find 99% IPA 91% was the highest percent I found when I went shopping.

This is where I get mine, Chief. We can't buy it around here either. CT is a nanny state.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B5JT8C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I hope this helps.

 

[coldgin96]

I couldn't find 99% IPA 91% was the highest percent I found when I went shopping.

Actually ProVape says 99% is preferred but if you can't find any, 91% will do, just let it dry longer. You're fine.

 

[DPLongo22]

Actually ProVape says 99% is preferred but if you can't find any, 91% will do, just let it dry longer. You're fine.

Or that...

 

[rbrylawski]

I couldn't find 99% IPA 91% was the highest percent I found when I went shopping.

I read long ago and verified by personal experience, that one can ask their local pharmacist for 99% and if they don't have any in stock, they can get it in in about a day. That's what I did to get some myself.

 

[AstroTurf]

I read long ago and verified by personal experience, that one can ask their local pharmacist for 99% and if they don't have any in stock, they can get it in in about a day. That's what I did to get some myself.

I actually like the 91% better...

No aftertaste.