New Device choice.

[RobFindlay]

I've been looking at the Provari, but I'm just not ready to drop that kind of cash and I don't really need that many features.

Can someone recommend a similar device that does variable voltage, I would even consider a VV boxmod, but I do like the clean lines of something like the Provari.

All my devices have 510 threads so I want to stick with that.

Also when moving up above 3.7 can you still use 2.4ish ohm attys and such? Will my LR attys still work at a higher voltage?

Please shower me with you advice!!

-Rob

 

[trailwalker]

i wolld get a madvapes vv box i like mine and is a good start
TW

 

[scalewiz]

Poor man's Provari would be the Lavatube.

Madvape's vv box mod is also great, saves money if you put it together yourself and gives a little learning about what's going on inside.

 

[mynameisrob]

The InfinityPro and BuzzPro are both nice VV devices. They dont have the LCD screen, but have a dial that you turn to change voltage. They are known to be quality PVs that hold up very well.

If you really dont want to spend a lot, you could get something like a Lavatube. Its VV and has the LCD, but is quite cheap actually. Volcano doesnt have sole distribution rights to the lavatube now. There are many other vendors that carry it now, and many of them actually even cheaper. Their called by different names, but their still the same device. You can get the whole kit with batteries, charger, etc for like $69. Apollo even has a sale right now and you can get it for $59. Its backordered but you can still order it and it will ship in like a week.
Many vendors also have the mini lavatube, which Ive been considering getting. Its pretty badass for such a tiny device and has all the same functions as the bigger lavatube

 

[Sicarius]

"3VO" EVO Variable Voltage Mod - Starter Kits

 

[RobFindlay]

So what happens if I try to run an LR atty or a standard 2.x atty at say 4 or 5 volts?

 

[scalewiz]

With a standard atty at that voltage, you're probably gonna really like it. You'll need to keep just a little more juice flowing, as you will use it quicker. The LR atty, you may not want to take that high at first until you get the feel of vv. Higher voltage = warmer hit and more vapor; will cause some changes to juice flavor. Some juices really come alive, others just can't take the heat.

 

[KeysBum]

I love my Buzz-Pros. I highly reccomend them. I have 2 LT's as well. Unless you like serious watts, the LT will work great. At 6-9 watts, there no difference in vape from the BP. If cost is a factor, you can't beat the LT for the $.

EDIT: if you go with the LT, buy two, and buy from a retailer with a good warranty.

 

[washvap]

Poor man's Provari would be the Lavatube.

Madvape's vv box mod is also great, saves money if you put it together yourself and gives a little learning about what's going on inside.

+1

If you want something that acts kind of like a Provari. Then the Lavatube is the way to go and it's really affordable. Some are even cheaper then some EGO type kits out there. Really like Apollo's prices, professionalism, and customer service. It's WAY better then some I have dealt with in the past:

https://www.apolloecigs.com/product_p/atube.htm

 

[mkchunn]

i wolld get a madvapes vv box i like mine and is a good start
TW

+1 for the madvapes vv box.

 

[bigtiime]

+1 for the LT.

 

[Bahiaboy]

+1 for the LT or LT Mini

 

[mistinthewoods]

I just went to a local vape meet a couple weeks ago and there were two venders there selling the Lava Tube and the LT mini.
They DO work well (well, most of them do) but there is a noticeable difference in Quality (solidness) between them and a mod like the Buzz Pro. I still use an original Buzz that I bought in 2010.

 

[c.chalie]

i have the lavatube, and would not call it the poor mans, it works amazing, and with the tank, wow just wow

been using it for about 10 days and its just great

 

[RobFindlay]

Alright it's down to the Lavatube or the Apollo V-tube, really leaning towards the Apollo V-tube mainly because of the price....thoughts...?

 

[passerbyeus]

All mods have issues be warned. Like the lavatube and Provari not being able adjust the voltage over to what you want with certain cartos and attys same way with the Ipro and buzz. I put an order in for The turbo VA from Vaprlife. It is vv but you have to use a screw driver to adjust but it can use the attys and cartos I like. They also have a pv that you do not need a screw driver but its like almost six inches long so to big for me. So it depends on your needs and wants. To save your self some money take the time to figure out what you really want and need. I have tried many tube mods and no box mods so I can not comment on any of them.

 

[RobFindlay]

All mods have issues be warned. Like the lavatube not being able adjust the voltage over 3.7 with certain cartos and attys same way with the Ipro and buzz.

Well that settles that, I want to be able to use some of my other atty's and LR and Reg, that are still in the package!

 

[c.chalie]

the lavatube types go from 3.0v to 6.0v

 

[passerbyeus]

yes the lava tube does but if you put a dual coil cartos on it and turn it up to 5 volts its just going to drop back down to 3.7 volts like it cant handle the load.

 

[mynameisrob]

Alright it's down to the Lavatube or the Apollo V-tube, really leaning towards the Apollo V-tube mainly because of the price....thoughts...?

They are the exact same device, just with a different name. When they first came out, Volcano had exlusive rights to sell them in the US. That contract has since ended and thats why you see them from many different vendors now, just with different names.
The only thing that matters between them is price and warranty.

Different sites offer different warrantys and prices, even though its the exact same device. Ive seen some sites that only offer a 2 week-1 month warranty, and others that have a warranty alot longer.

Apollo seems to be a really good place to get the Lavatube (V-tube, VRVV, etc etc etc and whatever else someone wants to name it) right now. They have it on sale so its only $59, while most others sell it for $69 or $79. Also and more importantly, Apollo has a really good warranty on it, and theirs is longer than any other vendor Ive found. They have a 30-day money back guarantee, and also a 1-year warranty. Thats pretty damn good, since I saw another vendor that only offered a 14-day warranty and no money back guarantee.


As far as what the lavatube can run, it has a feature in it that will automatically lower the voltage if your trying to use too high of a voltage on too low of a resistance carto. Its basically just stops you from popping the coil on the carto and/or ruining the carto bc you tried to use too high of a voltage for that specific ohm carto.
With the BuzzPro or IPro, it wont lower the voltage, and basically both devices will allow you to burn a carto or pop the coil if you really want to. So on the lavatube, its really just a safety feature that stops you from ruining your cartos.

Personally I wouldnt not get the device because of that. I dont know if youve tried a VV device before, but I think youll realize when you do that you wont want to use LR cartos that much. Using them basically just defeats the purpose of having VV. If you use a 1.5ohm or 1.7ohm, your not going to want to go much higher than 4.0-4.2V anyway. Its just going to burn the juice and make it taste like crap, and youll also risk popping the carto too.
You can still def use LRs, but I think youll realize that they will only make juices taste good at about 4.0V or lower. Using something like a 3.0ohm carto allows you to use the widest range of voltages. You could use one at 3.5-4.0V for a cooler vape, or if you want a warmer vape like you get when you use a 1.5ohm or 1.7ohm on a 3.7V, just crank up the voltage and you can get that nice warm vape like youd get using a 1.5ohm carto on a 3.7V device