Just got my Provari 3 a couple of days ago... it's working great so far and i'm loving it.. However, the battery life indicator is rather inaccurate. I'm using Sony VTC5 batteries with it. After I use it for a while, it'll show "empty". Once I unscrew the cap and screw it on again, it'll show something like 50%, 70%, or whatever the battery life actually is. I've never used a Provari before so I'm not sure if this is just something normal for Provaris. Is anyone else having the same problem???
Provari 3 battery life indicator inaccurate???
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I found the same problem with the 2.5 model ..I would be driving and the light would blink ..i had no charger so unscrewed the base and re-attached and bam another 30 minutes of use...glad you posted this ,,I was wondering if that was fixed on the newer model ...guess not.
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I'm reasonably sure that Provape only wants you to use button tops, so maybe the connection gets a little jank with the flat top. If you have a button top, maybe try it? Otherwise, small price to pay for a great mod with a great battery.
Actually, the Provari 3 is supposed to work fine with flat top batteries
So, this hasn't been solved since the original provari came out? Only found out about it after I bought mine on the classifieds quite some time back. It seems some units have this problem. I don't know how widespread it is. Just surprised that the issue is still around from v1 to v3.
You'll have better luck asking questions in their own sub forum ---> ProVape
The 'fix' has always been to clean the threaded areas, (tube & base cap & 510 connector) as routine maintenance, occasionally the spring may need a slight stretch.
The 'fix' has always been to clean the threaded areas, (tube & base cap & 510 connector) as routine maintenance, occasionally the spring may need a slight stretch.
I use my Provari 3 with Efest batteries. They are 3100 mAh and the things are called IMR 18650 3.7V LI-MN. Phew. One is a flat top and the other a button top. I don't have any issues with the battery life indicator, it seems to be very accurate.
If you buy cheap and nasty gear you can't expect anything betterReally get a Vamo mine only quits when the battery is dead.
I might be reading you wrong, but are you seriously suggesting that a Provari is "cheap and nasty gear?"
I know sarcasm doesn't work well on the internet, but I keep trying
Sorry.
You never know online.I know sarcasm doesn't work well on the internet, but I keep trying
Sorry.
You never know online.Hey! Don't knock the vamo. I've had mine for a year and a half (v2). Hasn't failed me yet. Never had to clean the threads or contacts since day one. Still look squeaky clean to me. The provari on the other hand, requires weekly maintenance.
Each device will have its own quirks. I just try my best to live with them or overcome them.
Anyone knows why the threads and contacts on the provari get black carbon/gunk?? on them so quickly as compared to the vamo?
Each device will have its own quirks. I just try my best to live with them or overcome them.
Anyone knows why the threads and contacts on the provari get black carbon/gunk?? on them so quickly as compared to the vamo?
"The battery mileage gauge tells you how much energy is available to the atomizer. This new approach is a little different than a typical battery percentage meter. Most percentage meters, like on your cell phone, “count down” so the battery level is always going down until you reach 0%. The ProVari 3 works more like an average mileage calculator on a car. As you speed up (or raise your power level) the miles per gallon will go down because you are using more fuel. As you slow down (lower your power level) the miles per gallon go up. This is a much more accurate way of telling the user how much energy is left in the battery for the atomizer to use. This number changes based on the power level you have the P3 set to along with your style of vaping. You will notice that this percentage will adjust as you change settings and it’s perfectly normal for it to go back up as the battery recovers between uses. When you first insert your battery you will see two question marks: ??. This simply indicates the P3 is evaluating the battery and after 1-2 puffs, it will update the status of the battery."
The above is per the Provari 3 user's manual.
The above is per the Provari 3 user's manual.
If that's true, I'd rather have the cell phone type "count down". It's like having a car that only shows MPG but not how much gas you have left... Also, it still doesn't explain why it will show "empty" when i can unscrew/rescrew the cap and continue using it for another half a day.....
You need to check the IQ reading in the menu. That will probably tell you the issue. If the IQ is low you will get issues like this and is generally a very easy fix. ANd once you fix the issue you will see the IQ rating reflect the issue is resolved. Please tell us the IQ rating and we can see what is going on with your P3.
When I pop in a newly charged VTC5 it shows 70... After using it for a while, it will drop down to 39...
You my friend have a low IQ, er um, I mean your Provi has a low IQ.
What model of P3 do you have? Beta or Production unit?
Do you have the improved P3 battery cap with stronger spring?
Jim
I was facing the same issue with my VTC5s and decided to write to my local reseller where I got my P3 from who then wrote to Provape.
This is what I wrote them..
And this was their reply, what you guys think?
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You can now use flat tops but it will screw up the system, so stick to AW IMRs? Seriously?
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This is what I wrote them..
And this was their reply, what you guys think?
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You can now use flat tops but it will screw up the system, so stick to AW IMRs? Seriously?
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