Exploding mods question

[Agonoize]

I happen to come across the meltdown and exploding report on ecf. For the most part I think I understand it. However with all exceptions I was hoping someone could tell me about my e cig and acc choice, and safety.

I bought the full provari v2 kit, has the hole on the bottom cap. I have the standerd red batteries, and charger from provape kit. I plan to continue buying the batteries from provape(will this ensure I don't get knock off batteries?) I beleive it is a tenergy charger I got with the kit, is this a reliable charger? I normally use normal resistance carto's or vivi nova tank 2.4 ohm atomizers. No dual coil, or low resistance. Advice on anything I should change, for safety is appreciated.

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

I'm looking at voltmeters myself. Does the Tenergy measure the volts while or after it charges?

 

[Agonoize]

Nope just red light for charge, green for charged. So I meter is something I need. What is it these meters do?

 

[Agonoize]

I mean I thought the provari did the same, guess I'm unsure of the difference

 

[Thompson]

Meters are just generally useful for anything electrical. They are a handy tool to have around. The Provari will read battery voltage and atomizer ohm but for me its much quicker to turn the meter on and get a reading then screw it on the provari and go through the menu.

The Tenergy charger has worked fine for me. I meter my batteries after charge and they come off at 4.2v (occasionally it'll jump up to 4.3 which I don't think is desirable).

I intend on getting a Pila or Xtar charger in the future. Keep the tenergy as a back up.

 

[Agonoize]

Thanks for this information. Ill be looking into those chargers.

 

[shatner]

This is a fantastic charger. Over charge protection. All my batts (18490 and 18350) come off at 4.1v.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-SysMax-NiteCore-Intellicharger-i4-V2-Charger

 

[Agonoize]

Hey, that looks nice, thanks.

 

[Baditude]

I mean I thought the provari did the same, guess I'm unsure of the difference

The Provari comes equipped with a very accurate battery volt meter and ohm resistance meter built in. It tests the ohm rating of your juice carrying device "under load", which means it will power up the battery for a few seconds while testing, the most accurate way to test.

Long story short, you have no need to buy an additional volt meter. In fact, you will frequently see the YouTube reviewer PBusardo using his Provari to test the ohms of whatever device during his reviews instead of a separate voltmeter, its that accurate.

I've read that the Tenergy charger is a decent inexpensive charger. The Pila and Xtar chargers have an even better reputation. The Provari has numerous safety features built in, both mechanical and electronical. It is among the safest APV's available. The microprocessor will display an error code in the LED display should an unsafe situation occur and generally prevent anything bad from happening.

I recommend, as Provape does too, to use only AW imr button top batteries for the Provari. I get mine from RTD Vapor. I also recommend getting the plastic battery cases that they sell if you happen to carry an extra battery or two in your pocket or purse. Using one of these cases will eliminate any potential issue with the batteries coming in contact with anything metal, such as coins, and cause an electrical connection.

It's generally a good idea to frequently check the voltage of batteries coming off the charger (should be in the 4.2v range, never higher) and when removed spent from your Provari (should be around 3.4v, never lower).

 

[Agonoize]

Thank you very much for this reply. You answered all my questions, I appreciate it. Glad to know my provari is accurate for a tester as well.

 

[Thrasher]

I have the XTAR charger and a few weeks of testing i stopped worrying about it, as the batteries always come off at 4.19v (perfect)

the batteries ProVape sells are AW - one of the better brands out there. they can be found elsewhere for a few bucks cheaper but even then your paying 12 bucks for a battery that last around a year and a few or more in rotation will hold up forever.