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PROVARI P3 Battery Life Update:
Ok, operator head space & timing issues...
Cleaned the threads real good (removed the factory noalox & replaced with a dab of no-ox-id), cleaned the battery terminals (didn't look dirty, but an alcohol swab showed otherwise), and *** POOF ***....works like I would have expected!
Installed a freshly charged VTC5 this morning, topped off the Erl (1.5ohm build), and have been happily vapin away @20w since! I've put almost 4ml's of liquid through it, and battery life is at 50%...that's more like it!
Proof positive about the cleanliness/godliness thing
Ok, operator head space & timing issues...
Cleaned the threads real good (removed the factory noalox & replaced with a dab of no-ox-id), cleaned the battery terminals (didn't look dirty, but an alcohol swab showed otherwise), and *** POOF ***....works like I would have expected!
Installed a freshly charged VTC5 this morning, topped off the Erl (1.5ohm build), and have been happily vapin away @20w since! I've put almost 4ml's of liquid through it, and battery life is at 50%...that's more like it!
Proof positive about the cleanliness/godliness thing
That's fine. I would encourage you to learn how to build because there are so many different builds and you will need to find the ones that work for you best. That would be a pain to keep running to the B&M every time. If and when you're ready let me (or just about anyone who builds) know and we can lead you to suppliers and coach you through the process. Vids are an excellent source to learn.
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This will get you started on wire gauge, coil form diameter, number of wraps and resistance. Then it is practice, practice, practice. Rayon makes a good easy wick material. It will come to you far faster than you imagine and you will be pleased with your results. Youtube has several decent videos on getting started. At seventy with all the deterioration that comes with seventy mis-spent years, I got it down, you can.
If you want to PM, I can send you a starting supply of rayon and wire to see if you want to give it a shot without buying a bunch of stuff that you may end up hating to use.
This will get you started on wire gauge, coil form diameter, number of wraps and resistance. Then it is practice, practice, practice. Rayon makes a good easy wick material. It will come to you far faster than you imagine and you will be pleased with your results. Youtube has several decent videos on getting started. At seventy with all the deterioration that comes with seventy mis-spent years, I got it down, you can.
If you want to PM, I can send you a starting supply of rayon and wire to see if you want to give it a shot without buying a bunch of stuff that you may end up hating to use.
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So what resistance would you recommend to start out for my Vulcan/P3 for dripping juice samples? single coil or dual coil? Gauge?
Again, thanks for the help!
Again, thanks for the help!
I'd start with single coil. Once you get that down then start monkeying with dual coil.
Ok, I'm going to try a 1.4 ohm 28 gauge coil for my Vulcan and P3!
Sounds like a great place to start. That should be about 8 - 9 wraps on a 5/64ths (2.0 mm) drill bit.
Don't get discouraged and don't doubt your ability. Many folks mess up the first few builds. Ask questions if you need help. That's what ECF is for. Just a point of safety...
Make sure you don't touch the coil with your drill bit, tweezers, pliers, or anything metallic WHILE you have the fire button pressed. The Provari has lots of protection but you can never have enough.
Good luck!
That's some serious battery times, on my erl @ 1.5, I'd change batteries (350s) 3X just at work. 18650, my wife and I can run all day, on either device 2.5 or 3. Just got my extensions for my 2.5 when my P3B came back. Ran it all day today, since 9:30 this morning, pulled the battery, threw it in the P3B, still at 51% at just over 12 hours of vaping.... Love my 18650s. Actually just ordered 2 new aw 18650s from rtd today. [emoji6]
I use AW 18490 in my P3. I started about 8 AM this morning and it's now just after 11:00 PM and since it's a weekend day, I vaped pretty much anytime I wanted all day. My battery is at 43% and I've vaped on this battery for 15 hours now.
I don't have any 500s, except for some old efest laying around that I refuse to put in my beloved Provaris, they deserve better. LOL
Since Provape recommended AW for my 2.5, that's all I have, but I have 5 of them, and I rotate through them one day at a time. So, they should last a good long time if they really take about 300 charges before pooping out.
I may have to order a couple of the aw, just to try them out. If I don't like them maybe the wife will.
I may have to order a couple of the aw, just to try them out. If I don't like them maybe the wife will.
Each and every AW battery I've used is consistent, and gosh darn it, Provari's seem to love them!
Found a way to make better contact between spring and battery. Remove the spring and place a small o-ring in the bottom cap. This will prevent the spring from sitting all the way in. IQ raised from 60+ to 80+ and holding there.
This is my first mod....is there anything special I need to do for a battery's first use? Should I charge it for a set time or just until the light turns green? Someone told me that if it came with even just a partial charge that I should discharge it completely before the first charge.
I have seen some conflicting info on the internet, so I'm interested in what Provari owners think work best for Provaris (I'm using batteries from Provape).
I have seen some conflicting info on the internet, so I'm interested in what Provari owners think work best for Provaris (I'm using batteries from Provape).
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