Newbie! looking for advice on purchase of ProVari 2

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:headbang: What Thrasher said. Couldn't agree more. Totally worth the price.
 

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I am going to go out on a limb and tell you NOT to order clearos (which include the CE's and the vivi nova's). While they are easy peasy, the vape isn't that great and the flavor is muted, they use silica wicks which are controversial as far as the silica shards being inhaled. I prefer non bloody lungs and since they don't work that well, it isn't worth the risk. Or the leaking after the plastic heats up a few times. Plus, the plastic tanks can be affected by some juices.

I am going to agree with a carto tank. IBTanked.com has the glass tanks for a VERY good price. I also have Phiniacs and love them. The theory here is you take an empty cartomizer and poke a hole in it, then set it into the tank to auto-refill itself. When the cartos stay wet, they last longer. These won't leak like the clearos do. You can also buy the cartos pre-punched. I would suggest buying one of those cheapo plastic "tank tools" for a couple of bucks to save the seals from the sharp carto edges when you refill or replace the carto. There are expensive (over $10) ones but the cheapo works just as well. Both Phiniac and IBTanked are USA family run businesses, and while your cartos will come from china, it gives me a bit of satisfaction to buy from a small business owner.
 

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Thank You everyone,

you guys have me on the right track to start. Much appreciated..

Last question for now..

Do you think come tomorrow that there will be a change in E-Cigs? Damn, nothing like investing in a product that's going to help me quit the analogs, ONLY to worry about them now being banned.. that would Soo Svck !!
 

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Do you think come tomorrow that there will be a change in E-Cigs? Damn, nothing like investing in a product that's going to help me quit the analogs, ONLY to worry about them now being banned.. that would Soo Svck !!

I wouldn't worry too much about tomorrow. Just get off of the cigarettes now. Make an attempt to cut down on the nicotine strength of you e-liquids so if there is a ban or severe restrictions in the future, it will not affect you so much.

Most likely e-cigarettes will become more regulated, which can have both positive and negative consequences.
 

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I wouldn't worry too much about tomorrow. Just get off of the cigarettes now. Make an attempt to cut down on the nicotine strength of you e-liquids so if there is a ban or severe restrictions in the future, it will not affect you so much.

Most likely e-cigarettes will become more regulated, which can have both positive and negative consequences.
I agree with that 100%.
You will be buying a ProVari, so you will have that peace of mind that your PV won't die in a few months. The batteries are easy to get. After you get set up, you can start looking into other long term strategies, such as DIY juice. I have years worth of nicotine stored in my freezer, and the PG/VG and flavorings will never be banned or regulated as they have to many other uses. Then there are the RBA's, once you have the metal parts the disposables will be wick mesh and wire for coils, again used in other applications.

But your priority now is to reach your immediate goal of giving up cigarettes. You can work on the other things in due time. I searched this forum and read and read and read. I watched youtube videos. I got to know ohms law, and learned a LOT about RBA's before I ever attempted them. It just takes the time to educate yourself, and when you are confident you understand the various things that are out there you can plan long term.
 

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and here I thought that I was finished for the day with questions, But Now I see that the Tanks come in various different sizes!

Umm lol is there a Normal size that I should go with for a daily supply of juice

phiniac or IBT 3ohm or low ohm

LOL good luck with that!! the questions never end it seems, i dont know bout the tanks myself.
 

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and here I thought that I was finished for the day with questions, But Now I see that the Tanks come in various different sizes!

Umm lol is there a Normal size that I should go with for a daily supply of juice

phiniac or IBT 3ohm or low ohm

I would go with an IBTanked initally. Inexpensive yet high quality; then if you find cartotanks are not your vape, you're not out so much money. The 19mm slim diameter is actually the perfect fit for the Provari. I did a review of these tanks here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tank-reviews/349222-ibtanked-pyrex-glass-tanks.html

The standard size tank will require a 35mm length carto. The XL size tank will require the 45mm carto. Pre-punched cartos are available on the IBTanked website as well as drip tips. The standard size tank will hold 1.5ml of juice, the XL size will hold 2.0ml. For a variable voltage device such as a Provari, I recommend single coil cartos of 3.0 ohm resistance.

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Above see the two lengths of IBTanked on identical Provari's. The next three images show XL size IBTanks with the acrylic caps on my Provari and BB.
 
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I will be getting one. And even though they may seem to be worth the money are still far too over priced. Think about it this way. A lot more people would have them if they weren't so expensive, wouldn't they !?, i know i would !. People buy a much cheaper priced mod than have to pay the extortionate price for a provari. But just like most things i expect the price to come down considerably over the next year or two. I could buy a theatrical fog machine for less. Imagine that, just sitting in a fog filled room inhalin e liquid fog from a fog machine. Hehehehe !. That too is overkill eh !.

They can't be worth the money and overpriced at the same time. The fog machine trick is on youtube. Provari's are worth the money.
 

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Well, I just took the plunge and made the purchase, Hopefully I got everything that I needed to get going.
I wasn't too sure about the IBT stuff.

Hopefully, I'll get some Xtra's on tomorrows job in order to cover my costs.. :)
Provari v2 Black
2 18650 Batteries
18650 Ext Cap
Pila 4 stage charger

3pk juice sampler Chocolate, watermelon, pink bubblegum Just for the heck out it.

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2 SS Canon drip tip
2 SS Caps 19mm
chrome refill drip tip
2 19mm clear tubes XL
4 Smok 3.2 ohm single coil 2 hole XL
 

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