Official ProVari 2.5 Thread

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57chilicat

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I can only make one recommendation...

kayfun Mini V3

Well I finally put a build on my kayfun mini v3! I got two clones just to see if I liked it and at first it kicked my ....! I finally got it coiled and wicked and then the airflow adjustment had me all confused! I keep opening it but nothing! I didn't know I needed to remove the 510 post and adjust from the bottom! A few videos later and I finally figured it out! I think I have it open too much but at least I am now using it! Flavor is awesome and I am one happy camper! So the next question is do I buy more clones or buy the real deal???????
 

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Well I finally put a build on my Kayfun mini v3! I got two clones just to see if I liked it and at first it kicked my ....! I finally got it coiled and wicked and then the airflow adjustment had me all confused! I keep opening it but nothing! I didn't know I needed to remove the 510 post and adjust from the bottom! A few videos later and I finally figured it out! I think I have it open too much but at least I am now using it! Flavor is awesome and I am one happy camper! So the next question is do I buy more clones or buy the real deal???????
I only have the authentics, and am very satisfied. I could not say the same about clones.

Jim
 

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I only have the authentics, and am very satisfied. I could not say the same about clones.

Jim
I'm trying to find the best place to buy authentic right now! I am so glad you suggested this! If I like the clone I will love the real deal!
 

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So the next question is do I buy more clones or buy the real deal???????
Honestly, I think this is a personal choice. If you're happy with what you're using then fine but if you feel you must buy the authentic then do so but don't allow yourself to feel guilty because you're enjoying the vape you're getting from the clone.
 

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I'm trying to find the best place to buy authentic right now! I am so glad you suggested this! If I like the clone I will love the real deal!

From what I've seen every major US supplier is out of stock right now. But I bought mine from Creme de Vape in the UK, and he's still showing stock on hand.

Yes, it can be a bit scary ordering internationally but CDV is SO good the extra shipping time almost balances everything out. Payment is by Paypal. Be aware that the prices you see posted are including VAT and once you enter your address in the cart they are reduced by roughly 20%.

I've ordered three times there; the first two took 11 days to my door but the latest Kayfun took just 7. Keith, who is the owner, has provided exceptional support anytime I needed it.

I almost cringed posting this since in the worst case he could sell out before I get the money together for another V3.;)
 

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I just can't tell where to stop turning it! I took the grub out and so far no leaking and it is working great!
Thumbs uP!!!

PS You won't have that problem with the Kayfun V5 as there is no screw for air adjustment.
 

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Just picked up a satin 2.5 blem to pair with my Kayfun v5. Anyone want to suggest me some builds? Im new to building and would love to hear some of your setups. Started off with sub ohming but once i got the kayfun its all mtl from here on out for me.
CONGRATS on your Satin Silver 2.5!!
I've got 2 of those, and one Gunmetal.
My personal fave build is a 29g kanthal 2.5mm single coil that come in around 1.6 ohms (I'm always within the 1.5 - 1.7 range).
 

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CONGRATS on your Satin Silver 2.5!!
I've got 2 of those, and one Gunmetal.
My personal fave build is a 29g kanthal 2.5mm single coil that come in around 1.6 ohms (I'm always within the 1.5 - 1.7 range).
I try to keep at around 1.5-1.9ohms for my wife's 2.5/KFL+. Lately using twisted 30ga which I really like. It gets a little tight once you build it over about 1.3ohms though.

I would recommend 28-29ga kanthal in a 2.5mm coil for best results and low difficulty factor. 30ga or higher is really thin and hard to work with.
 

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Well, here's a story.

Anywho...so I walk in, ask for the juice, and then look around the shop for a bit.
Then I spy these bad boys.
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That's awesome, thanks for that very articulate journey through many similar experiences I've had. I think it's some kind of law that every vape shop that's been in business for a few years, MUST HAVE some old ProVaris in a display case gathering dust, with their full original pricing, which nobody in the store knows what they are anymore, except "those are really old dude! Take a look at this Kanger Subox instead!"

What's funnier, or sadder depending on your perspective, is that any time I've bothered asking if they want to sell me all that old stuff nobody is ever gonna buy at a discount, the answer is always no, we want them sitting there gathering dust forever (or until someone decides to pay us $210 for a mini 2.5). If they weren't sitting there, the universe would fall apart.
 

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Well the airflow is still driving me crazy! Read somewhere that I can just take out the airflow screw or grub or whatever and quit messing with it! Should I try that?

I just can't tell where to stop turning it! I took the grub out and so far no leaking and it is working great!
I took the airflow screw out of my authentic KFL+, because I found the draw to be too restrictive with the screw in. Sometimes I do find some leakage (minimal) on the bottom of the KFL+ and the top of my P3 Provari. Probably has something to do with the PG/VG ratio of my different e-liquids and possibly differences in air pressure and temperature.
 

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Provis hold the Universe together.

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Lexi, I like it. I intend to practice my "go kick rocks" on everyone I meet tomorrow.



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I took the airflow screw out of my authentic KFL+, because I found the draw to be too restrictive with the screw in. Sometimes I do find some leakage (minimal) on the bottom of the KFL+ and the top of my P3 Provari. Probably has something to do with the PG/VG ratio of my different e-liquids and possibly differences in air pressure and temperature.

Hiya, B'Tude! :)



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Whew!! Thanks, Longolino. :wub:
 

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Provis hold the Universe together.

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Lexi, I like it. I intend to practice my "go kick rocks" on everyone I meet tomorrow.



(someone please check on me to make sure I get home in one piece...)
Hahaha! Sooooo how'd it work out for ya? ;)
 
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