Problems with my ProVari (E1 errors), any ideas?

[Snuggs]

I posted this originally in the ProVari subforum, but I'm hoping maybe someone here knows also.

I've had this ProVari for less than a month now, and within the last 2 weeks I've had constant E1 errors and I cannot for the life of me figure out what's wrong. The Cart I am using right now (producing an E1 error) is only like 4 days old and the E1 errors are random. This has happened with my last 2 carts (abnormally short lifespan). I've found that it happens if I have the cart screwed tight, if I loosen it the E1 error is less likely to happen. My resistance readings are all over also, 2.9 (normal) to 2.7 all the way down to 1.5 and LO readings (whatever that means, low ohms?). I don't understand and I'm not experienced enough to figure out the problem myself, so if anyone has any ideas or this has/is happening to them also please let me know, thanks!

 

[Jagellpuff]

Where did you get the carto from?

Is it a dual coil or single coil?

Is the center post on the carto sticking out past the threads a little?

Do you have an ohm/multi meter that you can check the ohms of the carto with not using the Provari?


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[nitrojuga]

Pretty sure the e1 error indicates a short. Sometimes mine displays the e1 error when I'm near the amp limit with a 1.5 ohm Atty.

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[Snuggs]

It's a boge 3.0 single coil, sorry I forgot to add that in. The post looks like it's even or maybe a tiny tiny TINY bit receded in, and no I do not have a meter. I think my problem was resolved in a ProVari subforum http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/271576-problem-my-provari-e1-errors-anyone-else.html

 

[Jagellpuff]

Try pulling the center pin out on the carto. It free floats and gets pushed in. Pulling it out will make contact. And you do not have to screw it in tight.


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[Shortstuff116]

I would agree that it is the solution you found out in the other thread. You only need to attach your atty/carto/tank just snug. Once the carto stops turning at all, barely turn it just a tad more. As long as what you attach does not feel loose (wiggle lightly side-to-side) you should be fine. If you loosen it just slightly you will feel it move. Also, be sure to wipe the inside (positive post) of your 510 connector on your Provari clean with a tissue every time you chance your carto/tank to ensure it remains clean for a good connection.

 

[otrpu]

I get E1 error when I have the voltage too high for the cartomizer. Say a 1.6 carto and 5.5v. JMHO

Cheers,
otrpu

 

[tumbafox]

Its not the provari.

Did you read the instructions at: http://www.provape.com/v/images/ProVariManual.pdf

The error codes are on the last page. E1 is is from an atty/cart problem. Usually exceeding the amperage limit.

Since you had your Provari for about a month then its a V1 model which has an amperage limit of 2.5 amps. The V2 models only started shipping about two weeks ago. They can go 3.5 amps which can be a good or bad thing depending upon circumstances.

To determine the amps drawn on a particular atty/cart scroll to the 5th item on the Provari led menu - the LED will say "Ao". Press the power button very quickly and hold until the resistance (ohms is displayed). Thats what the provari is reading your atty/cart resistance at.

Then divide the voltage you selected by the ohms reading from the provari and you will find out your amps. If amps are between 2.5 and 2.8 you will likely get an E1 or E2 error.

Its the E4, E5, E6 and E7 errors that make me panic.

I have bought packs of 5 LR carts and some of them were all dead on arrival. And if I vaped high voltage on a unit that did not have amperage limit protection, like from stacking 2 CR2s or CR123s to achieve 7.4 volts, most LR devices will have dead coils.

Once you burn out your atty/cart coil, the provari will definitly produce a V1 or V2 message.

At 3 ohms you should be able to vape on the provari V1 at max voltage 6.0.. Even a standard atty/cart at 2.5 ohms should enable you to go to 6 volts.

Remember, a 2.5 ohm atty at 6 volts is 15 watts, the V1,s maximum wattage.

A standard non Variable Voltage mod will max out at 11.76 watts with a fully charged 4.2 volt battery.

A standard non VV mod with a 1.5 LR atty/cart will yield 7.056 watts which satisfies most users.

Most standard 2.5 ohm coils are likely to fail if they exceed 2 ohms which on your provari at 6 volts equals 12 watts. Thats more than my throat can handle.

Hope this doesn't confuse you.



Quick check.

Reduce your voltage to 3.5. If you get any error codes at that voltage regardless or the atty or cart you may have a boost circuit problem which is very unlikely.

Beyond that, contact provape. They generally respond quickly and their repair turnaround is very fast.

The new V2 provari has a cutoff of 3.5 amps allowing people to vape low resistance carts at higher voltages. From 4.1 to 5.2 or 5.3. Thats the max voltage on the provar V2 for a 1.5 ohm cart.

On a V1 Provari like you have the max voltage is 4.0 for a 1.5 ohm cart.

you can read my post at http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provape/270508-provari-v2.html

The amperage limiting system is designed to protect high drain batteries from failure and potential explosion and to protect the boost circuit as well.

 

[Frick]

To determine the amps drawn on a particular atty/cart scroll to the 5th item on the Provari led menu - the LED will say "Ao". Press the power button very quickly and hold until the resistance (ohms is displayed). Thats what the provari is reading your atty/cart resistance at.

I won't address the rest of it, but the bold part quoted above is wrong. Scroll to the "Ao" item and wait for the Provari to display the resistance. No need to press and hold the button. Just to clarify and avoid confusing newer users.

 

[Snuggs]

As stated in the other thread, I think I solved this by just not screwing the cart on so tight, works flawlessly now and along with some dry hits to suck up the juice I'm happily vaping. Thanks to everyone in this thread and the other for the quick and informative responses!