Moving to Protank from Ego-T. Is the Provari overkill?

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nosmokie

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2-3 years ago I went from disposables to the Volt systems, and then settled on the Ego-T system. I told myself I would keep it cheap and simple, so I stopped "obsessing about my vaping". I could tell it was going to get expensive in a hurry if I got to into it. I've been using the Ego-T for over a year, and would describe myself as an "experienced noob". While I have been satisfied with my Ego-T, I'm looking to kick it up a notch and ditch the Ego-T. I have already zeroed in on the Kanger Protank II for my first real clearomizer. My question is, should I also move up to the Provari? It seems that the Protank could run on a much cheaper battery, but I am willing to pay for if it means better vapor and TH. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. :unsure:
 

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You could get by with an ego twist battery. Provaris are brilliant, but maybe overkill in this instance. I believe that evod (basically the same as the protank with sleeker aesthetics) kits with twist or spinner batteries are available. That might save you a few bucks. The real issue you'll have with protanks is getting the right voltage to the atty head, they usually run around 2.5ish ohms and that means a 3.7 volt ego battery will not provide sufficient power. You could simply spring for the 1.8 ohm replacement attys.
 

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Thank you very much for your input. At this point, however, I am thinking of raising the bridge (going with the Provari) instead of lowering the water (reducing the ohm\atty). As I try to justify this in my head, the Provari will allow me more flexibility in finding the atty\juice mix sweet-spot. Because unless I'm missing something, I will not get the full max performance of the protank and various attys if I am just slapping them on a fixed-setting battery. I am basically a prisoner of 1.8 ohm attys.
 

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The Provari won't make a bad delivery device make better vapor any more than it will make a bad tasting juice taste any better.

What it will do is provide you with dependable and consistant battery power better than any other APV on the market. Same output from the time you put a fresh battery in until you replace it, no drop off whatsoever.

It will be durable. It's not likely to break with a fall, or even suffer much damage being dropped from a speeding motorcycle onto the highway. That might not seem like it would be worth the extra money. But it depends upon your perspective. Allow me to explain.

Many people here go for the less expensive battery mods made in China. They do the same thing that the Provari does, maybe even more things. However, the quality of their parts and electronics are not of the quality of the Provari's. They have a lot of "bells & whistles" features that you may not ever use. But the defining moment of truth will be if, no when, that device breaks down. China-made mods are not repairable, you must consider them disposable. At their cost point, you may not care if you have to buy another mod every few months to replace the one that fell apart or stopped working.

Most people eventually get tired of that and begin searching for something that is more durably built, will survive anything but a lawn mower blade, and made by a company that will repair it for a reasonable cost after warranty for as long as you have it. Buy once, cry once...regret it. Never.

In other words, how long do you think you will be vaping? Are you going to wean yourself down and stop altogether? Or do you need a device that you can count on working day-in and day-out for the rest of your life? I'll probably be lying in my casket one day, holding one of my Provari's in my hand, same as when I was alive, with the blinking LED warning that the battery needs to be changed.
 
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Sure the Protank will run fine on a lesser mod, but, you won't have the durability or flexibility of the Provari - get the ego adapter for it and, vape on - with anything you like. That provari will handle it just fine and, you can adjust it to suit any top or any juice you choose in the future. Look what you have spent trying to find the best so far - well that adds up to a Provari or two and, once you vape it, you will get it, and won't be looking for better, just curious and wanting to try whatever new top comes along and, knowing your Provari will handle it just fine.
 

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The difference in the vape is noticeable, probably even more so on something as sensitive as a clearo.

No, it's not. His two mentioned factors were vapor (production) and throat hit. Neither is noticeably improved at the same wattage by even 225khz PWM, speaking from experience.

Heck if anything, throat hit is *reduced*.
 

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Hold on?

If you are vaping with an eGo-T battery, what do you put on the end of it?

You can put a Protank on a eGo battery but a) it will look a bit silly and b) if you have a constant 3.3v, it'll be a disaster vape. 4.3 watts? pointless....

You could try a mini Protank with a 1.8 ohm head. You could buy a Spinner and some clearos. The world is your oyster.

It's a bit of a jump to get a Provari.....sure, it's good, but have you tried VV/VW yet, or perhaps even more importantly, have you tried a Protank?
 
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