i found the noalox at homedepot.. had to ask a clerk to show me where it was hiding in the electrical section/isle... lol
$5-6 per 4oz bottle. alcohol.. get high percent ones.. 91%.. but 99% would be best.
Battery issue - driving me nuts!
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i found the noalox at homedepot.. had to ask a clerk to show me where it was hiding in the electrical section/isle... lol
$5-6 per 4oz bottle. alcohol.. get high percent ones.. 91%.. but 99% would be best.
Congrats on joining the club, and if I were you I would go ahead and clean those threads, you will most likely see a improvement, I get about 6 to 8 hours out of my 18490 bats, and a full day on my 18650's and I also chain vape.
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If the threads on the extension cap are almost black I would bet they were coated with noalox. Your Efest batteries IMHO are somehow compromised or they would fully charge. A 18650 cell that measures 3.6 volts is virtually fully discharged. I use both AW and Efest batteries in my Provari's and find both perform well although the Aw's give me some more vape time and I believe the AW a superior battery. I get a couple hours out of an 18350 and maybe 4 at the most out of a 18650 using a SR carto. If I'm using a 1 ohm coil in an RBA vape time is reduced proportionally. As stated RTD is a reputable and well respected vendor of Aw batteries and has superior customer service and speed of delivery.
Yeah, those threads definitely need a good cleaning. Noalox is for protecting, not cleaning, fyi. A decently sized Ace should carry it, otherwise Lowe's/BORG will almost definitely have it in stock, you just may have to ask 14 different employees. Here, the first 3 are guaranteed to give you a blank stare or send you off to hardware, plumbing & the plywood section.
I couldn't find long cotton swabs, so I just put 2 together in tandem with a twistie tie.
I had been weaving pine needle baskets for a while last year, and basically same principle when you want a longer needle you tandem together .... tip of one swab will be about midway on the stick part of the other swab. Sort of like an extension ladder.
I couldn't find long cotton swabs, so I just put 2 together in tandem with a twistie tie.
I had been weaving pine needle baskets for a while last year, and basically same principle when you want a longer needle you tandem together .... tip of one swab will be about midway on the stick part of the other swab. Sort of like an extension ladder.
A Hot Tip (pun Intended) when it comes to Q Tips.
If you Smash the head of a Q-Tip flat with a Hammer they work Much Better for cleaning out the Battery Connector.
Lets them get down into the Groove between the Threads and the Center Post where e-Liquid and "Dead Electrons" can Accumulate.
The spring can be a pain to reinsert once you pull it out. You need some fine tipped straight needle nose pliers that will enter the loop in the top of the spring. Then, you insert the spring and turn clockwise while applying enough pressure to make the spring compress into the center hole and lock down.
Or, you can find a spring with a wide base and just push it in with your finger. The spring needs to be shiny stainless steel for good conductivity. The spring from my extra Sigelei Zmax battery cape fits perfectly and provides greater force. You don't want something that applies too much. All that pressure is exerted on the circuit board and the top cap (which is held in place by a pink o-ring).
My Provari spring was shot after a year and a half of use. After reforming it and re-installing it, I could still shake the Provari an get flashes from the LED. That's when I tried the Sigelei spring.
The bottom cap where the spring is will build up black contamination, too. To really clean up the battery cap, you need to remove the spring, but have those pliers handy!
I use Ox-Guard on my threads just because Lowes was out of Noalox. Both are rated equal in the reviews. Clean threads and good springs make for a good and reliable vape.
Or, you can find a spring with a wide base and just push it in with your finger. The spring needs to be shiny stainless steel for good conductivity. The spring from my extra Sigelei Zmax battery cape fits perfectly and provides greater force. You don't want something that applies too much. All that pressure is exerted on the circuit board and the top cap (which is held in place by a pink o-ring).
My Provari spring was shot after a year and a half of use. After reforming it and re-installing it, I could still shake the Provari an get flashes from the LED. That's when I tried the Sigelei spring.
The bottom cap where the spring is will build up black contamination, too. To really clean up the battery cap, you need to remove the spring, but have those pliers handy!
I use Ox-Guard on my threads just because Lowes was out of Noalox. Both are rated equal in the reviews. Clean threads and good springs make for a good and reliable vape.
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I found it in the front part of the electrical aisle in Lowes, across from the light switches and specialty timers. You are right, not everyone knows what it is or where to find it! We have a large Ace Hardware close by and the guy knew what it was, but said they no longer carried it. I guess they don't have a lot of commercial electrician customers. It's really only required with aluminum entrance cable wire meeting dissimilar metal terminations these days by local codes and the NEC doesn't actually require its use. Go figure.
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Yep, it's rated about the same as Noalox in composition and effectiveness. It doesn't leave a black film on your hands that's hard to wash off, either. That was a pleasant surprise to me.
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I actually have/use Ox-Guard.
When I bought it, it took myself and this Young Clerk about 10 Minutes to find it in the Store. I grabbed the 1oz Tube and told him Thanks.
He said that the 4oz was a Much Better buy. And that Maybe I should get one instead.
I told him for I was going to use it for, 1oz should last me about 30 Years. LOL
Ugh after reading this im a little bummed. i have 2x Efest IMR18650s already and my Provari will be here today. Heres hoping they work. Luckily i ordered some AW IMR18650 from RTD that will be here monday. I just dunno if i can wait all weekend to not try it out!!! They better freakin work dangit!!!
I wouldn't get Too Freaked Out about your eFest Batteries. There are MANY people who use them and have Never had a Problem.
But you know how the Internet Works. No One posts that they are Using a Mod with a eFest Battery and things are Fine. And even if the Did, No One would pay much Attention to it.
But Make a Post about eFest Battery Problems and it Catches Everyone's Eye.
LOL Zoid i hear ya. From what ive been reading across the boards(searches and such) Efests with Provari's are hit and miss. So heres to fingers crossed for them working. If not, itll have to wait till monday when i get home from work. Its even been updated to gonna be delivered today instead of tomorrow!! Woohoo 
LOL Zoid i hear ya. From what ive been reading across the boards(searches and such) Efests with Provari's are hit and miss. So heres to fingers crossed for them working. If not, itll have to wait till monday when i get home from work. Its even been updated to gonna be delivered today instead of tomorrow!! Woohoo
I think a Lot Depends on the Volts you set your Provari to Output. And the Amps that the Battery needs to Provide.
Heck... I run AW 18500 IC Batteries in my Provari. But I'm hitting a 2.8ohm CE2 at about 4.2 volts. And that is Low Wattage by Most peoples Standards.
BTW - What Provari Finish/LED Color did you get?
I am using eFest batteries in a ProVari and things are fine.
LOL.
They are brand new, definitely not a re-label or anything, and they work.
I probably won't get any more, but I did get a couple. The AW's last longer..
LOL.
They are brand new, definitely not a re-label or anything, and they work.
I probably won't get any more, but I did get a couple. The AW's last longer..
been using efest.. the dealer sold me when i got my provaris.. its been working for me.
I just got home from the gym and raided the mailbox!! Ok now i get it!!! My efest batts work just fine!! this thing is alot smaller than i expected. Working perfectly with my protank2. I love it!!!! I seriously now see what all the provari hoopla is about!! The vamo worked good. This thing is sooo much better and built like a tank!!
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Doesn't a Provari just Feel Cool in Your Hand?
It is also a Little Heavier than Most Mods. Which I like because it Doesn't want to Fall Over like my Vamo does when I put it Down.
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I have efest in my provari and they work fine. I am looking at getting some AW 18650. Not sure if i need the 2000 mah or 1600, does it matter?
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