New to vaping. Just got a provari and...whoa...

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

Thinking I bit off more than I can chew here! I take one vape off of it and my head is swimming for the next 1/2 hr. or so. My provari came with a Protank. I'm wondering, what can I do to rein her in some? Already turned down voltage to min. level. Any suggestions?

 

[Abbell]

Change the nic level you are using... Variable Voltage devices tend to put out more power and therefore more vapor and thus nicotine.

 

[williebb123]

you better be glad you didnt get the zen with it or your head would explode

 

[Katya]

Yeah, what strength nic are you using????

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

Thanks, Abbell! I'm presently using a 1.2% nic level juice. Would you happen to know the equivalent in nic mg in a juice?

 

[SirSteve]

I have to wonder like the others, what is your nic level. Also curious what ohms you are running, at the lowest setting you shouldn't be getting that effect.

 

[Katya]

Thanks, Abbell! I'm presently using a 1.2% nic level juice. Would you happen to know the equivalent in nic mg in a juice?

That's 12 mg/ml. This is a medium strength. That should not be making you lightheaded.

What do you normally smoke and how many cigs a day?

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

you better be glad you didnt get the zen with it or your head would explode

Ok! Thanks for the warning!

Note to self: Do NOT get a zen...somthing.

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

That's 12 mg/ml. This is a medium strength. That should not be making you lightheaded.

What do you normally smoke and how many cigs a day?

Believe it or not, I smoke Benson & Hedges menthol and power through 2 PAD. So, I'd think this would be the correct level? no?

 

[Katya]

Believe it or not, I smoke Benson & Hedges menthol and power through 2 PAD. So, I'd think this would be the correct level? no?

Err... no.

On paper, a 2 PAD Benson & Hedges smoker would probably need at least 24 mg/ml.

But there are no rules, of course. I smoked Virginia Slims Ultra Lights (1 PAD) and I started at 12 mg, moved up to 18, and then back to 12.

Something else is going on. Are you sure your juice in not mislabeled! What kind of juice are you vaping? Is it possible you're sensitive to one of the ingredients?

 

[SirSteve]

I wouldn't think 12mg would have that effect, and at 2.9 volts you should be getting a fairly weak hit. Even if you are using the 1.8 ohm head that still is pretty low.

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

I have to wonder like the others, what is your nic level. Also curious what ohms you are running, at the lowest setting you shouldn't be getting that effect.

Ok, not sure what you mean about ohms. I thought you can just adjust the voltage, 3.3

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

Err... no.

On paper, a 2 PAD Benson & Hedges smoker would probably need at least 24 mg/ml.

But there are no rules, of course. I smoked Virginia Slims Ultra Lights (1 PAD) and I started at 12 mg, moved up to 18, and then back to 12.

Something else is going on. Are you sure your juice in not mislabeled! What kind of juice are you vaping? Is it possible you're sensitive to one of the ingredients?

Wow. Ok. I started with an Epuffer colibri nano. Burned through a lot of cartridges. Decided to buy somthing with a better batt. Bought a provari. Then I bought epuffer juice 1.2 mg for my provari.

 

[SirSteve]

Ok, not sure what you mean about ohms. I thought you can just adjust the voltage, 3.3

There are a total of two heads. One inside the tank and one spare. 1.8ohm and 2.4ohm heads, from the Provape website description of the Protank 2. Ohms = Resistance, higher resistance = cooler vape and less vapor. I don't think that is the problem though, I had wondered if someone rebuilt the head at a very low resistance like 1.2 ohms or something.

You could check the side of the extra head you have and see what it says on it, good bet you have the other installed. ProTank Refill Heads - 5 Pack Should be written on that part somewhere, 1.8, 2.4, or 2.5. You can also check the resistance with the Provari.

 

[Abbell]

Ohms law is a rule that shows the relationship between resistance/voltage/amperage.

Basically it means that the higher the resistance of the tank, coil, carto, etc will require higher voltage to get it hotter.

It really means that you just need to play with the settings until you find what you like. I get insane vaper from a 2.2Ohm, far more than a .8 that I use. I do raise the power level up.


Just find what works best for you

 

[GrizzleSizzle]

i love the provari and a good protank..

 

[Katya]

You may want to read this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/465100-lets-talk-ohms.html#post10605048

Also, are you sure your ProVari is set at low volts, like 3-3.4v? Even with an 1.8Ω coil you should be fine in that range.

 

[GrizzleSizzle]

yea u might want to fiddle with the settings a bit. u should find a sweet spot

 

[Hmm...wait_ what?]

This is the juice I'm using.

e-Liquid MENTHOL Minty Flavor 30ml bottle - New Nicotine Formula

I never did completely quit analogs on the nano. I just dropped down some, maybe like 1-1 1/2 PAD.

 

[SirSteve]

Nice link Kayta, that should help. Thanks Abbell for your post. I kept my example very simple, in truth maybe too simple, thank you both for expanding on it.

Not really sure what True Nicotine Content means, it has 1.2mg listed as the highest level. I don't know if menthol would cause your lightheadedness or not. I don't suppose you have any non menthol juice handy, if so try that.