JonboyUSMC's Lava Tanks

[TitanRich]

Hey Provarians - got a question for any of you with the 2500 mah batts and the spacer ring on the extender cap. I've used the spacer ring since I got it and assumed it was needed. But it was brought to my attention that the extender cap fits flush without the ring. I tried it and it does. Is there a real reason for the ring then? For example, does it keep the spring from getting over-compressed? Or can the ring be skipped altogether? If you know fill me in...someone else was asking me too so I'd like to share the answer with them. Thanks

I think it over compresses the spring. I can get mine to go flush, but it just feel overly resistant as I get to that last thread or two.

 

[TitanRich]

I decided to start using my P+ for work but was afraid of dropping it....So I made a little grip for it. I think this will help me hold on to it.

Strpr, you can't keep showing that tank if your not going to share.

 

[mwa102464]

Hey Provarians - got a question for any of you with the 2500 mah batts and the spacer ring on the extender cap. I've used the spacer ring since I got it and assumed it was needed. But it was brought to my attention that the extender cap fits flush without the ring. I tried it and it does. Is there a real reason for the ring then? For example, does it keep the spring from getting over-compressed? Or can the ring be skipped altogether? If you know fill me in...someone else was asking me too so I'd like to share the answer with them. Thanks

Some 18650's are a bit bigger then others, but my guess on this would be that the plastic spacer was not to force the batt up against the electronics to hard, if you look inside the tube you will see the little round + side to the electronics and how those electronics are installed, you wouldn't want to push up on them really hard and move them, or force pressure up against those electronics. dont worry about the spring to much there cheap, and replaceable, it's those electronics up inside the tube you dont want to put stress on. Like I said also 18650's run slightly different, I use the Redilast 18650, 2900mAh a lot in my Provaris and you still need the plastic ring to cover the threads that are exposed, and that's another reason it is used I believe to cover those exposed threads. There is a big difference in size also with the AW IMR compared to the black AW IC Batt, and others.

Edit: and with the new Provari 2500mAh Batt you should still use that spacer or you will be forcing the Batt up against those electronics.

Edit #2, they should have made the newer Bottom caps so the threads came up higher so no spacer was needed, and I can see them doing this in the future as well

 

[strprswpr]

Strpr, you can't keep showing that tank if your not going to share.

Sorry.....

 

[Pharein]

Hey Provarians - got a question for any of you with the 2500 mah batts and the spacer ring on the extender cap. I've used the spacer ring since I got it and assumed it was needed. But it was brought to my attention that the extender cap fits flush without the ring. I tried it and it does. Is there a real reason for the ring then? For example, does it keep the spring from getting over-compressed? Or can the ring be skipped altogether? If you know fill me in...someone else was asking me too so I'd like to share the answer with them. Thanks

Hey Ever,

I use mine without the spacer and my Provari 2500's screw down flat without much effort at all. Although, I got mine with the supposedly new improved spring. I would think there's a slight little variation in the fit, in the spring, etc. I have a spare spring and the 18500 end-cap spring so I'm not really concerned if I'm compressing the spring in the extender too much, but it's certainly not a tight fit without the spacer for me.

Edit: I have the satin provari.

 

[Ever1ast]

strange, mine does not fit flush without the spacer ring. there's like a 1mm gap. i have the black version, although i doubt color has anything to do with it? are you using excessive force or something?

Nope, it threaded all the way in smooth as can be, no force necessary

 

[mwa102464]

I agree dam it, where did you get those matching caps, I want a pair or 2 of those Strwrpr

 

[Ever1ast]

Cool - thanks for the responses guys. I thought it had to do with compressing the spring, but mwa, I have to think you're right. That would be putting more pressure on the electronics in the upper part of the tube. Thanks again guys.

 

[mwa102464]

Nope, it threaded all the way in smooth as can be, no force necessary

Not possible, I have 2 brand new Provaris delivered today, you either have a weirdo small Batt or you pushed your electronics up Ever1

 

[mwa102464]

Mine are the Black Chrome so I'm using a thin black ORing on mine, you dont even know its there

 

[cba191]

Sorry.....

You can keep showing it if it's on that Precise + though. That is attainable and gorgeous!

 

[Pharein]

Not possible, I have 2 brand new Provaris delivered today, you either have a weirdo small Batt or you pushed your electronics up Ever1

Actually you could beARE right. My screen is fractionally off-centre, though hardly noticeable.

 

[cba191]

is the grip just stacked o-rings?

 

[mwa102464]

Danco # 67 O-Ring works perfect on the bottom cap ! just for info

 

[mwa102464]

Strprw, my PP-5 will be here tomorrow, them matching caps would sure look good on it ;-)

 

[strprswpr]

Yes, they are stacked orings, they sit right in that indent on the mod so they won't slide up or down and I can't tell where the caps came from.... I was sworn to secrecy. The person who did it wants to sell them and asked me not to say until they are available.

 

[bp400]

Well at least they will be available

 

[FredIsNotDead]

Just checking in! Heeeellllloooooo! Oh yeah, and showing off my new avatar and signature. Goodnight!

 

[DarkCrimsonTears]

Hey Provarians - got a question for any of you with the 2500 mah batts and the spacer ring on the extender cap. I've used the spacer ring since I got it and assumed it was needed. But it was brought to my attention that the extender cap fits flush without the ring. I tried it and it does. Is there a real reason for the ring then? For example, does it keep the spring from getting over-compressed? Or can the ring be skipped altogether? If you know fill me in...someone else was asking me too so I'd like to share the answer with them. Thanks

I'm probably to late in answering ever ,,,, but my understanding is some have the OLDER extender cap ,,, and thus those people need to use the spacer where as the newer ones dont need the spacer (so glad mine dont need it)

 

[tyleris12]

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