Provari is a regulated device that uses electronic circuitry to allow the user the ability to "regulate" or change power settings.
A mechanical device is a battery tube with a button switch and a 510 connection.
No electronics. Bare bones device. Power is regulated by building the coils to the desired resistance.
Apples and oranges.
They are totally different devices.
which one do you recommend? one better than the other? provari I don't have to build coils correct? I'm lazy...
If you do decide to go the regulated route the Provari is a fine device. I had one and have nothing bad to say about it. I just prefer mechs myself and so I sold my Provari. Got back almost what I paid for it due to it's well earned great reputation. I keep saving up for my "dream mod" which is a Reo Grand. Sadly, something always seems to come up to deplete my slush fund
A fantastic, and very affordable, device is the MVP. Knowing everything that I know now, that is what I recommend to anybody starting out.
which one do you recommend? one better than the other? provari I don't have to build coils correct? I'm lazy...
As suggested, you could get a MVP or even an iStick 30w but as far as tanks, I am loving the Kanger Sub Tank..you can buy pre-built coils .5 or 1.2 for it so you don't have to build...and when you are ready to bud, it comes with a RBA deck ( means you can build your own coils by simply swapping out the deck)!
It is a win-win atomizer. 2n1
Personally, I just picked up the Kanger 40w Box and Kanger Sub Tank and. I love it!
I have plenty of mechs/rebuildables and ProVaris...but this is a great hassle free setup.
Excuse my ignorance...is the MVP or iStick 30w mechnical or regulated?
I assume it's regulated since it have electronics in it...
To me mech means the box mod is all mechanical with wires, electrics, and nothing tech/electronic.
Leaning towards the ProVari or SX Mini because I don't want to get blown up by mechs...
and mostly I just wanna vape flavors and blow clouds.
I had the Reo Grand but sold it after I failed multiple times on building the RBA. The springs keep melting on me, like it shorted or toasted. I had to keep sending it back to repair, couldn't figure out why it was shorting. And then the coils I build it didn't give me a good vape (big clouds, great throat hit) I just felt like I was sucking the liquid instead of clouds of vape. Got frustrated and sold it after multiple builds and multiple shorting of circuit.. Is the MVP similar to the Reo Grand? I just hate these box mods keep shorting the circuit on me and I end up not vaping for a week or so.
I made the following modifications to my REO.
Had two larger holes [ONe on each side] drilled for better airflow.
I got around the Coil Issue. Just pick up a regular auto fuse at a hardwarde store. Unscrew the spring and substitute. I went a step further and bought Silver .99 wire and wrapped the fuse. No protection but also lowered voltage drop by around .05 V.
As for building, if you are in an area with a local vaping store. Have them build a dual coil on a reomizer 2 for you. Then just change the wicking yourself as needed. My vapor store builds last over a month.
I will echo what's already been stated.
For your level of vaping, you should consider an iStick 30w or iStick 50w. Safe, powerful, long lasting mods for budget price. Easy.
Avoid a Provari or anything that expensive - you simply don't need it (and the Provari, while being hailed for high quality, is very underpowered compared to the current generation of mods). If you want something that will perform like a Provari, get an iTaste SVD 2.0, they are around 50 dollars and every bit as good. Much like REOs, the Provari is for enthusiasts.