well the PLC in my provari is dying a slow death. yesterday it got really bad, it would give a error code 4, i had to tap on it do get anything out of it. the local vape shop was closed on sunday so i didnt have the option to buy anything before work. i bought a disposable blu on the way to work yesterday, i figured as something temporary at least it would satisfy my craving. what a waste of 10 bucks. it tasted like dirty gym socks and barely produced any measurable vapor. what a peice of garbage and im surprised that they seem to continue to be sold almost everywhere. the $10 price of the disposable is a terrible waste of money and $35 for a "starter kit" is insane for a product that only uses propertiary prefilled carts and produces so little actualy vapor. i did not feel like it was actually delivering any measureable nicotine and if i had to depend upon it i probably would have been looking for the nearest cigarette..... of course that's probably the general idea. sell a product that is so bad that it makes you want to continue to smoke. seems like they are more interested in continuing to keep people smoking instead of developing a product that actually works. why do people actually use these things?? i say yuck.
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If you can find Njoy Kings they are not too bad for a hold over while you get a fill in to last during Provari repairs. They are better than Blu. Even Metro and Mystic beat Blu IMHO.
A back up is your friend, my friend. And get a back up for your back up. just my $0.2. 
well i now have a sid. nice unit, i will probably still send the provari and might keep the provari as the spare. dont know what they would charge to repair it but i have heard they are reasonable. it is past warranty at this point and probably needs a new PLC
Repairs are reasonable, per the website, this is what it cost to have your Provari repaired.
Standard Service Repair Costs
Replace Window and screws- $10.00
Replace Circuit Board - $65.00
Upgrade to V2 - $20.00
Replace plastic pushbutton - $5.00
Repairs to the circuit board - $25.00
Cleaning - $20.00
Replace top cap - $15.00
Broken Cartomizer Service - $10.00
Return shipping within the USA - $5.00
Return shipping International ~$46.00
Standard Service Repair Costs
Replace Window and screws- $10.00
Replace Circuit Board - $65.00
Upgrade to V2 - $20.00
Replace plastic pushbutton - $5.00
Repairs to the circuit board - $25.00
Cleaning - $20.00
Replace top cap - $15.00
Broken Cartomizer Service - $10.00
Return shipping within the USA - $5.00
Return shipping International ~$46.00
Try this Katana Kit for the price it can't hurt to try, you don't even buy a single battery, let alone a whole ecig and charger.
it's not a PLC it is a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) .... On a sidenote I started with ego twists and still have them for out and about or just extra tank or carto loaded to give me variety at home.
I used a Blu disposable as my first e cig.... just wanted to know if it was possible that I could do this... it wasn't terrible and decided to do more research here before I purchased my first kit.
I used a Blu disposable as my first e cig.... just wanted to know if it was possible that I could do this... it wasn't terrible and decided to do more research here before I purchased my first kit.
I bought a blu just for the heck of it when I didn't bring any vaping stuff along when I went to the store. The menthol tasted like crap but the battery worked well, I pried the top off at home and added my own juice to it, still have it in my purse as a emergency vape. But the taste I agree is bad! bnrk
I Used Crappy Cig-a-Likes For Many Years Off And On. I Was Making A Last Attempt To Find Anything Better And Almost Gave Up Hope When I Googled "Blu Cigs Suck." Found This Site And A Set-up I Love!
Wait a minute now - how long have u had the Provari before it started messing up?
What what what?? You mean provaris can DIE?
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yeah provaris seem to loose the PCB after a while, its been rebuilt once before under warranty. i have had the unit almost 3 years so i cannot complain although i dont really think the provari is price competive anymore; there are so many other great products on the market now for allot less money...tesla, sid, zmax ect. i could buy 3 sids for less money then 1 provari.
Provaris don't die, they are just reborn as buy a Provari threads
Blus suck, the NJoys are good but they have high amount of Nic in them as they don't last long. It will definitely only require 3-5 puffs at a time to satisfy your craving, remember to prime your ecigs before using.
Yeah I heard they were made from the molten remains of the terminator... Hence the price
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All things give out but.
If you do the math; 200.00 divided by 3 equals 66.66
Also if say you get four 18490/500 AW batts with a life cycle of 500 charges.
You still come out was ahead..
Also the repair prices listed in this thread still come out better
than buying a new mod say once a year.
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