Considering a Provari Mini, a few questions before I place my order...

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elwood2

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I use a Tobeco KFL+ v2 and, as we all know, it does not have an adjustable center post. Is there a ring that can be purchased that will allow this tank to sit flush on the Provari?

Also, I would like to have the option to run 18650's in the mini if the need arises. From what i've read it seems that i only need an extension cap and the Tatroe extension ring to accomplish this, correct? Are the extension caps the same from a mini to a regular Provari?
 

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I have the EHPro V2+ clone. I use the Proavape, Loki, and Innovape rings. I had trouble getting it to fire on Innovape ring. There was a suggestion to purchase circuit board spacers from Mad Vapes. I tried them and the problem was solved.

KAS has your answer to run 18650 batteries.

The extension caps are the same for mini and regular. Pick a color, any color! :D
 

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I have the EHPro V2+ clone. I use the Proavape, Loki, and Innovape rings. I had trouble getting it to fire on Innovape ring. There was a suggestion to purchase circuit board spacers from Mad Vapes. I tried them and the problem was solved.

KAS has your answer to run 18650 batteries.

The extension caps are the same for mini and regular. Pick a color, any color! :D

Sounds like you need the russian to make contact with the adjustible posts. Also you can put in adjustible posts from clone variations to make your eh pro v2 to have adjustable posts.
 

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Svoemesto has kayfun provari rings. Try vaperev to see if they have it in stock. As for the 18650 look for the twins extension ring (not sure which website offers them now) It allows you to use both the 18500 and 18650. I have both and my mini works great with my KF 3.1 and KFL clones from Hcigar and Ehpro.


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Both my SvoeMesto and EHPro leave a gap with the Provape beauty ring - it spins after the atty is tightened. Since I prefer a Russian 91% which has an adjustable center pin and shorter threads, this solves the problem. Also switched to LokiLab rings on all my ProVaris, as they're just a nicer product (and Loki throws in a Jolly Rancher too).
 

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just bought a blem v2.5 mini for $117 shipped ... used code Golddigger, the regular price is $130
This is actually what is pushing me to purchase one! I am having second thoughts though and have been doing research all day. Not sure if i want a provari or one of the many new box mods on the market. Can't seem to make up my mind!
 

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This is actually what is pushing me to purchase one! I am having second thoughts though and have been doing research all day. Not sure if i want a provari or one of the many new box mods on the market. Can't seem to make up my mind!

for $117, you can't go wrong ... the sale is only on for another 25 hours.

even if you didn't want to keep it ... you could still sell it used for $100

this really is a rare chance at a brand new Provari for a great price.
 

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This is actually what is pushing me to purchase one! I am having second thoughts though and have been doing research all day. Not sure if i want a provari or one of the many new box mods on the market. Can't seem to make up my mind!

I've got a couple of box mods (DNA 30). Most of the time, I run 3.4V into a Russian 91% with a 1.5 ohm coil. The DNAs won't regulate at that low of a wattage equivalent. They're great if you want to throw on a dripper or put some serious heat on your Kayfun, but for the kind of vaping I do most, they're not ideal. Plus battery changes are a pain, if you don't want to wait for a recharge via the USB port. You don't need a screwdriver to swap the battery in your ProVari. And the ProVari's build quality is much better.

If most of your time is spent with something other than a RDA, the ProVari may be a better choice.
 

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Both my SvoeMesto and EHPro leave a gap with the Provape beauty ring - it spins after the atty is tightened. Since I prefer a Russian 91% which has an adjustable center pin and shorter threads, this solves the problem. Also switched to LokiLab rings on all my ProVaris, as they're just a nicer product (and Loki throws in a Jolly Rancher too).
HEY! I never got a Jolly Rancher from them and I shopped there a few times!

What a GYP!


*pouts*
 

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I've got a couple of box mods (DNA 30). Most of the time, I run 3.4V into a Russian 91% with a 1.5 ohm coil. The DNAs won't regulate at that low of a wattage equivalent. They're great if you want to throw on a dripper or put some serious heat on your Kayfun, but for the kind of vaping I do most, they're not ideal. Plus battery changes are a pain, if you don't want to wait for a recharge via the USB port. You don't need a screwdriver to swap the battery in your ProVari. And the ProVari's build quality is much better.

If most of your time is spent with something other than a RDA, the ProVari may be a better choice.

I actually just purchased an MVP2 (had it about 2 weeks) and a tobeco KFL+. With a microcoil at 1.6ohms @ 11w on the MVP2 it's not enough power to get the type of vape i like. I did switch to VV at 5v's and it's pretty close to ideal. I tried it on my Vamo and 12.5w was ideal as well.

I'm not a "collector" of mods therefor if i spend $100+ on one i'm thinking i should get one with the widest range such as a something with a DNA30.
 
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I actually just purchased an MVP2 (had it about 2 weeks) and a tobeco KFL+. With a microcoil at 1.6ohms @ 11w on the MVP2 it's not enough power to get the type of vape i like. I did switch to VV at 5v's and it's pretty close to ideal. I tried it on my Vamo and 12.5w was ideal as well.

I'm not a "collector" of mods therefor if i spend $100+ on one i'm thinking i should get one with the widest range such as a something with a DNA30.

Looks like you'd be running close to what the ProVari is capable of, so that should factor into your decision as well. I'm just not brave enough to push a Kayfun that much. I'd forget to hit it hard, and get a mouthful of burnt cotton.
 

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HEY! I never got a Jolly Rancher from them and I shopped there a few times!

What a GYP!


*pouts*

Yeah, all I got was a ridiculously long shipping time. I think it took something like 3 weeks to get my rings from Loki. They're very nice rings though.

What kind of battery life do the Mini's get with either the 18350 or 18490? I love the size and looks of the mini with a Kayfun Nano, but don't really want to carry around a ton of battery's to keep that look.

I run my mini's in 490 mode. If I were to just use one mini all day, I'd roughly use up 2 490's completely. Some days I might have to use a 3rd for a short while, some days I'd still have a bit of a charge on the 2nd one the next morning. It all depends on how you vape, the resistance of your coils, the voltage you push through them & which topper you're using.
 

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Yeah, all I got was a ridiculously long shipping time. I think it took something like 3 weeks to get my rings from Loki. They're very nice rings though.



I run my mini's in 490 mode. If I were to just use one mini all day, I'd roughly use up 2 490's completely. Some days I might have to use a 3rd for a short while, some days I'd still have a bit of a charge on the 2nd one the next morning. It all depends on how you vape, the resistance of your coils, the voltage you push through them & which topper you're using.
Now that I'm thinking about it, they may very well have sent me a Jolly Rancher and I just forgot about it.
 

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Looks like you'd be running close to what the ProVari is capable of, so that should factor into your decision as well. I'm just not brave enough to push a Kayfun that much. I'd forget to hit it hard, and get a mouthful of burnt cotton.
Honestly, i'm taking normal mouth to lung draws. The same way i vape a regular ego-type. I doubt it would burn except maybe after a few seconds of heating the coil without drawing on it at all.

The vapor doesn't get warm unless i chainvape 2-3 times in a row. Something just seems off, i'm going to try another build with 32ga this afternoon.
 

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I have the mini, 2 tatroe rings and the standard cap and that lets me run 18650s in my mini if i ever need to. Also the provape ring will let all of my attys sit flush. I dont have the tobeco kflV2 but i do have the authentic, EHPRO and HCIGAR v2s and all sit flush. So unless the tobeco has a longer 510 pin i dont see why it would be an issue.
 
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