I'm newer to vaping and while I enjoyed my 510 cig style (yeti) it didn't give me quite the bang I was looking for. I don't think that I am quite ready to invest in a box mod just yet. from what I have read and watched, I think i may have it narrowed down to the Buzz Pro and the Silver Bullet but I am hoping for some personal experience here to help guide me in the right direction. Any thoughts on preferences and why would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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RyGuy....I have owned most of the low end and high end APV's out there. You get what you pay for is how I look at it 
From the two you are looking at, BUZZ Pro all the way, unless you want to just go for it and get a ProVari.
Silver Bullet is a fantastic device, I have one still as my backup to my backup to my backup, lol. You never know right?
And with the new ECF edition buzz out there? how can you go wrong on that!!!
From the two you are looking at, BUZZ Pro all the way, unless you want to just go for it and get a ProVari.Silver Bullet is a fantastic device, I have one still as my backup to my backup to my backup, lol. You never know right?
And with the new ECF edition buzz out there? how can you go wrong on that!!!
I don't own a SB but so have a Don which is pretty well the same. They are 3.7 but you can switch batts manually and up the voltage. Very long life with batts. I have 2400 mah batts and they're good for 2 days easily.
Don and SB are mechanical PVs whereas the Buzz Pro is a variable voltage PV- Buzz Pro far superior to the first 2 if you're looking for a PV that you can change the voltage easily. As the previous poster stated "you get what you pay for".
Good Luck.
Don and SB are mechanical PVs whereas the Buzz Pro is a variable voltage PV- Buzz Pro far superior to the first 2 if you're looking for a PV that you can change the voltage easily. As the previous poster stated "you get what you pay for".
Good Luck.
The thing I like most about variable voltage is the ability to "fine tune" each of your flavors to whichever voltage delivers the best flavor/throat hit/vapor, which is a subjective experience. With the Buzz Pro, this can definitely be achieved. With the SB and other mechanical mods, you are stuck at one or two voltages . . . sometimes three, which you may or may not like.
I went from an ego to Provari, and I'm never looking back. I was considering the Buzz Pro, as well, but was turned off by the stacked batteries, even with the new design. The advantage that the BP has over the Provari is that you can fine-tune your preferences blindly. You adjust the dial by feel to achieve the voltage that you prefer. With the Provari, you have to actually look at the screen to adjust, then hit again and repeat. Being that I'm a numbers kind of gal, I went with the Provari. I love the fact that I can throw any cartomizer/atty on there, check the ohms, then adjust the voltage to stay within its range.
There are plus and minus to each mod out there, but it all comes down to what best suits you. The SB, BP, and Provari are all awesome mods. You just have to compare and contrast until you find the best fit for you and your lifestyle.
I went from an ego to Provari, and I'm never looking back. I was considering the Buzz Pro, as well, but was turned off by the stacked batteries, even with the new design. The advantage that the BP has over the Provari is that you can fine-tune your preferences blindly. You adjust the dial by feel to achieve the voltage that you prefer. With the Provari, you have to actually look at the screen to adjust, then hit again and repeat. Being that I'm a numbers kind of gal, I went with the Provari. I love the fact that I can throw any cartomizer/atty on there, check the ohms, then adjust the voltage to stay within its range.
There are plus and minus to each mod out there, but it all comes down to what best suits you. The SB, BP, and Provari are all awesome mods. You just have to compare and contrast until you find the best fit for you and your lifestyle.
Thank you to those who have replied so quickly! I think I am starting to see a trend here...
You're kind of comparing SUVs and sedans here. The Provari and Buzzpros are among the best of the best VV APVs. The SB (not too familiar w/Don) is among the best of the best fixed voltage PVs. You can use batteries to vary the voltage on the SB, but that's like saying you can tow a trailer with your sedan. OTOH, simplicity has it's advantages. The SB is virtually indestructible and if it was a life or death situation, I'd trust it over a provari or anything with a circuit board in it. I say get one of each.
I have a VV and a fixed voltage that I can use 3.7, 5, 6 and 7.4V on. I use them both every day.
I have a VV and a fixed voltage that I can use 3.7, 5, 6 and 7.4V on. I use them both every day.
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Don = Meglodon. Also have a Provari but rarely use except when I'm stepping down my nic level.
The Don was my first PV and I bought it because:
quality
3.7
long life batts
all mechanical/ replaceable parts
can be easily broken down into stealth mode PV
Although not a popular PV those of us that own it are very pleased with it.
The Don was my first PV and I bought it because:
quality
3.7
long life batts
all mechanical/ replaceable parts
can be easily broken down into stealth mode PV
Although not a popular PV those of us that own it are very pleased with it.
I'm into about of month of vaping, so I'm not a complete expert, but this is what I found...
It comes down to:
1. How long will the batt (battery) last until the next charge?
2. What kind of vapor production does the PV (Personal Vaporizer) give off?
3. How much of a TH (Throat Hit) does the PV provides?
4. How easy is it to lug around when you are out and about around town (size of the PV)?
For me, I am a chain vaper, so a batt that can last all day is better than the KR808's I started vaping with. I've learned that the bigger the batt, the longer it can go between charges. I've used a device that used a 18650 batt, and it was good all day with out a PCC (Personal Charging Case). VV (Variable Voltage) is great for controlling the amount of vapor production and TH. For me, the size of the device didn't matter, because I did not like lugging around a PCC, extra batts, cartomizers, and liquid. Because the larger PV can go all day without a recharge, I found that it was easier to carry just the one PV plus a bottle of fluid to top off if I was running low. The tank cartos (cartomizers) vary on how much liquid it can hold. I used a 6 mL tank and it had lasted me 2 days.
Also, I found that the less a PV looked like an analog, the less likely I was to get hassled by someone who thought I was smoking. And, ALWAYS say "Personal Vaporizer" to anyone in the public, because the word "cigarette" immediately gives off negative connotations for most people.
Once you answer those four questions, just go to any one of the vendors listed under "Forum Suppliers" to buy your mod.
Jen
It comes down to:
1. How long will the batt (battery) last until the next charge?
2. What kind of vapor production does the PV (Personal Vaporizer) give off?
3. How much of a TH (Throat Hit) does the PV provides?
4. How easy is it to lug around when you are out and about around town (size of the PV)?
For me, I am a chain vaper, so a batt that can last all day is better than the KR808's I started vaping with. I've learned that the bigger the batt, the longer it can go between charges. I've used a device that used a 18650 batt, and it was good all day with out a PCC (Personal Charging Case). VV (Variable Voltage) is great for controlling the amount of vapor production and TH. For me, the size of the device didn't matter, because I did not like lugging around a PCC, extra batts, cartomizers, and liquid. Because the larger PV can go all day without a recharge, I found that it was easier to carry just the one PV plus a bottle of fluid to top off if I was running low. The tank cartos (cartomizers) vary on how much liquid it can hold. I used a 6 mL tank and it had lasted me 2 days.
Also, I found that the less a PV looked like an analog, the less likely I was to get hassled by someone who thought I was smoking. And, ALWAYS say "Personal Vaporizer" to anyone in the public, because the word "cigarette" immediately gives off negative connotations for most people.
Once you answer those four questions, just go to any one of the vendors listed under "Forum Suppliers" to buy your mod.
Jen
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My vote is for the Provari - love it love it love it !
I keep an Indulgence v3 around for back up.
I've been looking all over this forum and and can't find anything about mods using an AC to DC adapter.
I work from home on the computer and phone all day and vape pretty much non-stop.
Got sick of waiting for batteries to charge so:
I took a box mod I'd made that was from an LED headlamp with 3 voltage settings.....4.5, 3.7 and 2.9.
It runs off 3 AA batteries.
I have this hooked to a Riva T tank and it ROCKS on all 3 settings but was going thru the AA's too fast.
I found an old cell phone charger that was rated at 5.7dc output and cut the connector off the end.
I spliced these two wires into my box and can now sit and vap all day and never have to worry about batteries
unless I leave the house because I'm plugged in right below my desk.
And when I do have to leave I just unplug the AC to DC cell charger, flip the switch so that the box reverts back to the AA batteries inside.
Been using this set up for awhile and haven't had to buy or recharge a single battery in a while.
I keep an Indulgence v3 around for back up.
I've been looking all over this forum and and can't find anything about mods using an AC to DC adapter.
I work from home on the computer and phone all day and vape pretty much non-stop.
Got sick of waiting for batteries to charge so:
I took a box mod I'd made that was from an LED headlamp with 3 voltage settings.....4.5, 3.7 and 2.9.
It runs off 3 AA batteries.
I have this hooked to a Riva T tank and it ROCKS on all 3 settings but was going thru the AA's too fast.
I found an old cell phone charger that was rated at 5.7dc output and cut the connector off the end.
I spliced these two wires into my box and can now sit and vap all day and never have to worry about batteries
unless I leave the house because I'm plugged in right below my desk.
And when I do have to leave I just unplug the AC to DC cell charger, flip the switch so that the box reverts back to the AA batteries inside.
Been using this set up for awhile and haven't had to buy or recharge a single battery in a while.
@cnhauf, great idea. I'm thinking, couldn't you get some 14500 protected, rechargeable batteries to use instead of the AA disposables you're using now? Not positive about this but it might be worth looking into.
Happy Vaping!
Happy Vaping!
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