Official ProVari Radius Thread

[rbrylawski]

err ... ummm ... not to be a Debbie Downer but I guess I was one of the 'virtually none'. I posted here about having to send my wife's back a couple weeks back. A red LED was constantly shining through the fire button. I was told the next update would probably fix it. OK .. I'll wait. Then when it was on the charger, the batt gauge starting going down instead of up. I contacted Provape again and they immediately sent out a replacement.

Well, you're about the only person who's had an issue in the last couple weeks. It's a new device and new devices do have some teething to go through. My main point was over the last few weeks, incidence of issues has gone waaaaaaay down.

 

[The Ocelot]

I like geese. They can nip errant strangers in your yard and don't get you in trouble like a dog would.

 

[raitizz]

Keep 'em coming. What do we have?

R

 

[Lnhetzner]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

 

[ScandaLeX]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

Turn it down.



Sorry ... you might not find that funny but the devil in me couldn't resist.


I'm other news ... I got nothing. [emoji41]

Note 5!!!

 

[The Ocelot]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

How many watts are you trying to fire at?

 

[rbrylawski]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

You don't say what wattage you're trying to use with this build but Scandal's response would be mine as well. Do what your Radius is telling you to do. Turn it down. You're obviously exceeding the safe limit of the Radius at the setting you have.

 

[JohnD0406]

A red LED was constantly shining through the fire button.

That's a diagnostic LED for ProVape's use. It lights up when you're flashing new firmware as well. It's located above the fire button, whereas the normal RGB LED for the fire button is mounted below the fire button. That's why Vape360 had you plug it into your computer to get it to turn off.

 

[JohnD0406]

Any news from you beta testers on when the new firmware will be released?

We're not privy to their release schedule, but we haven't found any issues with B7 yet, so probably very soon.

 

[coldgin96]

I'll play Devil's advocate here.
(Believe me, defending the USPS is not on my agenda, but previous rage episodes over their antics, have forced me to seek an alternative understanding of what they do/how they do it.)
I work for a company (disclosed) that has a massive corporate side, but all anyone sees is the retail side. Most people don't know that they are technically two separate companies, at least on paper.
The retail stores offer sales and technical support.
When people walk into the stores, they see a large number of employees, all wearing the same color/style of shirt. This can be confusing, because about 60% of the employees are tech support, and 40% are sales service. But there's no way to distinguish between the two, unless it's stated.
When customers walk into the stores, they have no idea how the operation works, and often times end up on the opposite side of what they intended to do. This sometimes leads to confusion and frustration.
***My point is:*** Some simple operations can be confusing from the customer stand point, even though they are as easy as "1,2,3" for the employees.
Maybe your package went to Tampa, because it was loaded onto a huge shipment that was labeled "General East Coast". The USPS first needed to get it to the East coast, before it could be sent north, to New York.
To the best of my knowledge, USPS shipments work like Über/Lyft taxis. They'll pick up what they can, when they're near something that needs a pickup.
It's very close to "swarm traffic" (which is the only name I've heard it called, so please feel free to correct me!)...there was a large shipment being gathered, in the area where your package originally departed. That large shipment was heading to the East coast. Granted, it was heading to Florida, but hey, at least your package caught the nearest/first available ride to the East coast. Once it was there, they can break it off into another shipment heading north, and probably make stops along the way. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that this second shipment went past you, and that your package was just a stop along the way.
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In closing, yes: the USPS sucks donkey dongs. But, there is a method to their madness that, while not blatantly obvious to the consumer, is as efficient as they can make it for themselves.
It's nice to imagine an ordered item being put on a truck, and sent directly to our general location, but that may not always be the easiest way to get it there. Sometimes, our small shipments, are just drops of water in a current in an ocean. They're along for the ride until they get closer to where they're going!
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Sorry for the rant(?) but you've become a neat part of my morning ritual (reading ECF), and you are obviously a cool person. I just wanted to set your mind at ease about shipments and what-not!

My P3 was at the local Post Office, "Waiting For Pick Up" 3 daze before it arrived...

 

[JohnD0406]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

What wattage? 40W at 0.4 ohms would exceed the 9.5A limit. You would need to turn the wattage down to at least 36W, and that is right on the edge of the amp limit.

I would suggest not using 24GA wire at low wattage. Higher gauge wire is typically used for mechanicals to lower resistance and get more power. You don't need to use those tricks with regulated mods (unless you're going very high power). In fact, you might find a much better experience with a smaller gauge because ramp-up time would be much faster. I usually recommend everyone use 28GA, because it's easier to work with, takes less power, ramps up faster, and provides plenty of surface area which is what vapor production is all about. Thicker wire just consumes more energy and doesn't provide any significant increase in surface area.

 

[newyork13]

Raitizz, no problems whatever with my 2 radii. Just delightful mods.

And no problems with USPS, ever. They've never lost anything of mine, and with one exception only, the stuff always arrived when it was supposed to.

What a lucky man I am.

 

[Woofer]

I like geese. They can nip errant strangers in your yard and don't get you in trouble like a dog would.

Yeah but a Dog will not only kill an intruder, they will bring you the carcass.

 

[tearose50]

How are the Radii holding up altogether? There are more report's on chip glitches in this thread than there ever where in all of the P3 threads together, it seems.
Just had to fend off another Radius bashing in our local forum, but that's no concern. I'm considering one myself, some time in spring, but would be interested - where are we going?

Thanks,
R

I just don't think so, raitizz. I have a feeling ProVape is still living up to their 1/2 of 1% of their devices going back to the mother ship, for whatever repair-----even with a huge new release and a bug with some capacitors.

I'm sure if you look back a year ago you can find just as many negative reports on the P3 -- warranted or not.

The only thing I can see that could have merit, is that both of these devices have more sophisticated components, and when more techy stuff enters in, more could go wrong. But, just because it can, doesn't mean it will. The ProVape crew didn't get their great reputation by putting out junk, and I doubt they would start now.

I've had a P3 for a year and a Radius since release. No problems. They aren't simply show pieces either -- both get lots of use and abuse!

 

[Vape360]

I just don't think so, raitizz. I have a feeling ProVape is still living up to their 1/2 of 1% of their devices going back to the mother ship, for whatever repair-----even with a huge new release and a bug with some capacitors.

I'm sure if you look back a year ago you can find just as many negative reports on the P3 -- warranted or not.

The only thing I can see that could have merit, is that both of these devices have more sophisticated components, and when more techy stuff enters in, more could go wrong. But, just because it can, doesn't mean it will. The ProVape crew didn't get their great reputation by putting out junk, and I doubt they would start now.

I've had a P3 for a year and a Radius since release. No problems. They aren't simply show pieces either -- both get lots of use and abuse!

Things are very stable with the Radius. Even with the cap issues, we still maintained a very low failure rate.

Pv1, 2.0, 2.5 and P3 all went through their initial period of working bugs out. It's pretty common for any new product.

As for the beta, things are going very well and we should be ready to release soon. I'll have more details ASAP.

Thank you to all who helped with this release.

Cheers

 

[Knifemaker]

Well, she did say a few weeks, and later a couple of weeks. You had to send yous in what, two weeks ago, which means it was rec'd longer than a couple of week,or a few weeks ago. There have been No reports of problems that I have seen from them lately. And a LOT have been shipped in the last few weeks.

Add to that, that they took care of it right away! Don't see how we could ask for more.
Great customer service if you ask me. Still Great even if you don't! LOL

Knife

 

[jwbnyc]

Yeah but a Dog will not only kill an intruder, they will bring you the carcass.

And share it with you.

 

[The Ocelot]

And share it with you.

My cat does that.

 

[Zombo]

I'm currently having issues with my steam crave rdta and my radius. I'm running dual 24g kanthal on a veloct deck, 10 wraps for about .4 ohm. When I hit the fire button my radius shows an error screen stating I need to turn it down. This is the first time I've used the build deck on the radius, any tips?

I had the same exact build (0.4) on my Steam Crave when I first tried it on the Radius and the same thing happened.

From the manual:
● Sub-ohm capability sets the limit by amperage. You can use .3, .4, .5 ohm tanks, limited to 9.5 amps. At .5 ohms you can power the unit to a full 40 watts.

I got it to work on 38W, but my next build I made it 0.5 so I could try the full 40W. I rarely use that RTA now because I found it difficult to achieve a comfortable MTL....just way to much airflow for my liking.

 

[AstroTurf]

Which Member or Type of Member is Represented by the Video Bombing Chicken in the background?!?