Official ProVari 3 Thread - P3

[Bronze]

I'm not sure why at 2mm, a 10 wrap coil with 28 gauge Kanthal comes out higher than 1.55 ohm for me, but somehow it does, on the ohm meter and on my P3. Maybe the new Kanthal I bought is slightly thicker, but one would think they've got it down to nano-differences when they make the coil? This coil building business is somewhat of a mystery to me. I'd stave to death if I had to do it for a living. That's for sure!

Cut it out Rod! You are perfectly capable of doing this. Don't think you're the first one with issues. Far, far, far from it!! Yes, who knows why the resistance differences. BTW, thicker wire = lower resistance. Lower the gauge number = thicker the wire. Therefore, lower the gauge = lower the resistance per inch of wire.

You're doing just fine! You got one coil to work. There are many who don't get any to work for a long time.

 

[The Ocelot]

Never mind, I figured it out.

 

[Katdarling]

Sure you can, Ms. Lot. Just click that ever so teensy up arrow in the quote.

 

[The Ocelot]

Sure you can, Ms. Lot. Just click that ever so teensy up arrow in the quote.

This format isn't designed for people who don't see well.

 

[Katdarling]

I have definitely noticed that. Or, did I not notice it cuz it was so tiny.... one of those.

 

[Bronze]

This format isn't designed for people who don't see well.

Or for people who do.

 

[WillyZee]

Congrats Bad ... yes, the P3 is sweet


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[rbrylawski]

Hello

I'm behind in reading, so I'm just jumping in. Please excuse me if this has already been covered.

I attach the the legs one up and one down, so the coil continues in the loop shape, if that makes sense. I also don't snip the tails as close as in Sir Rod's pictures ( I snip rather than twist them off). I leave a little bit extra and bend the wire around the screw more, then bend it up - touching the screw, not the deck. With just that little extra I can unscrew the coil and reposition it if necessary (this might include sliding a sewing needle through the coil and twisting it and/or pulling it up or pushing it down), again I hope this makes sense.

I also don't attach new coils very often. If I get one that works, I just rewick it. The one in my Rüz is from last summer. If I feel like making coils, I do, but then I put them in a jar for later.

If you can sit through Rip Trippers, he makes a nice KF coil in one of his videos (if you're interested I will find it for you). This video also has a build toward the end, although I seem to recall he uses rayon and I think with cotton you have to use more. (Note: I have never clean any of my RBAs to the extent in the video).

Where have you been oh Provarinati Feline Queen? Huh? Where? So it takes me failing at coil building to get you to post? LOL

 

[stanleybb50]

Been following along a bit (can't stay away from Provari talk I guess - haha): I'm starting to question if you're really getting "gurgling" or just the nice/healthy pop-pop-pop of the micro coil. Next time you get that sensation, give a normal type of pull from it without hitting the fire button on the P3 and see if it still "gurgles" or not. My guess is you will no longer hear what you thought was gurgling.

Just a thought at least. And for the others, here's most of what I sent to you via pm:

Hey buddy - just sharing some thoughts and experiences that might help.

Here's some random shots (not the greatest builds) of the method John was referring to. My "soon to be" brother in law had some pretty good success right from the start using this method. Also - when I applied this method, the vape was much more consistent, even though I had gotten very good at the traditional way. I think for me, it helped decrease the chances of getting ejuice in my mouth and air holes, as it's essentially wider on the deck and touching the sides/etc so the wick could sop up the juice better as it feeds.

This was also the video I sent to him when he started. Use the first build he does in the video obviously. (Only if you wanna try it. Either way is just fine). And don't fret - like the fellas said in the P3 thread - you will get it. And of course even when you get it, you'll have hiccups - but it really is all good.

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[rbrylawski]

OK.....no pics tonight, but I took my time and built a coil, 8 wraps of 28 gauge Kanthal, wicked her, primed her and it seems to be good so far. It's reading 1.5 on my P3. It's much quieter and the flavor and volume of vapor is great. I'm going to use it tonight and see if it's consistent, but fingers crossed, I think this one works. I can hear the coil popping, but popping is different than the gurgling noise I was hearing.

Do you guys hear your coil pop when it's new? (Please tell me you do!).

I did top down leg attachement and the coil is closer (no more than 2mm) to the air opening.

 

[jwbnyc]

If I hear my coil popping, I dial back the power.

 

[rbrylawski]

If I hear my coil popping, I dial back the power.

Thanks I did dial it down a bit and it's much quieter and yet still producing great vapor.

 

[stanleybb50]

I'm not talking about huge pops, but those little rolling/healthy/delicious pops..


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[rbrylawski]

I'm not talking about huge pops, but those little rolling/healthy/delicious pops..


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Yes, that's exactly what I'm getting, which is fine. It's not gurgling. It's little rolling pops and it tastes great!

Sir Rod has a coil, wicked correctly and he's happy. Oh yes he is!

 

[Bronze]

Popping is sweet music to my ears.

 

[rbrylawski]

Popping is sweet music to my ears.

Popping, absolutely. Gurgling, not so much!

Bronze, I do want to thank you, along with all the others who have shown infinite patience as I've joined the RBA world. I'm sure I'll still have issues and need help, but you guys are just so awesome, words can't effectively convey my appreciation. No they can't!

 

[rbrylawski]

I'm sorry, but I'm just so happy right now. When you get a KFL+ working right, it's simply amazing. Amazing I'm telling you!

 

[ThePaladin]

Once you start down the Kayfun path, forever will it control your destiny...


Proud Provarinati...

 

[rbrylawski]

Once you start down the Kayfun path, forever will it control your destiny...


Proud Provarinati...

LOL....I'm not sure I'm ready for a Kayfun to control my destiny, but what the hey, there are far worse things that could, so OK, I'm in!

 

[Bronze]

The best thing you did Sir Rod was to walk away last night.