ProVari -- Basic Questions...

[YoureFired]

Sheesh, I just had a long, detailed post written out and after I posted it the notice to log in came up. Back paging didn't work either.

Well, is there a site that sells a ProVari all set up and ready to go? Everywhere I go they want to know what you would like to add to the ProVari: cartomizer, atomizer, etc.

Is the ProVari just the battery???

Thank You.

 

[Samyaza]

The actual provari is the device the battery is placed into. So to get one ready to go you'd need a battery (well 2 so you can use it while the battery charges), a battery charger if you don't have one and whatever you use to vape - so an atomizer, cartomizer or whatever.

 

[Vapor2112]

The ProVari itself is just the "mod" itself, no batteries.
Are you new to vaping, do you have any other supplies?
At a bare minimum, if you have other vaping supplies already, you'll need the ProVari model of your liking, appropriate batteries (i'd recommend at least 2), and a charger.
If you don't already have other supplies (carts, atty's, etc for 510 style), I'd highly recommend a lot more reading in these forums before your purchase. The ProVari is an amazing device, but there is some learning in the vaping world in general before I'd step into it.
From your signature, it looks like you're pretty new to this world?
ProVari is the best device I've used in 4+ years no doubt, so fire away with any questions you may have.
You may also want to browse through the ProVari sub forums.

 

[Off Topic]

ProVari Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette

Get this if you are starting out.

add to the cart

ECig Cartomizers: E-Cig 510 Cartomizer, E-Cig Cartomizer from ProVape
and
Electronic Cigarette ProTips

From there all you need is juice. That's the tough part. "Good" juice is very subjective.

 

[YoureFired]

Thanks, Off Topic. I thought I Googled "Provari kit" once, but found nothing that I understood well enough.

Yes, I'm very new to this, but I have four eGo W's for the last couple of weeks, with two chargers. I like the feel and style of the eGos and a couple of the juices are just awesome (pina colada and coffee), but I'm finding that I am constantly charging batteries and filling the clearomizers throughout the day. The decrease in performance is noticeable within just a couple of hours until I add a new clearomizer or freshly charged battery. Also, the little whistle tips keep falling out in my jacket pocket. I thought I'd lost one already but then soon found it on the ground next to my car.

I explained all of this and more in my original post before I logged in, LOL. I was on my way to work, so I couldn't take the time to re-write it.

So, would my eGo W chargers work on a ProVari??

 

[YoureFired]

Plus, I want one of those cool tanks! I'm getting tired of refilling these little clearomizers 2-4 times per day.

 

[YoureFired]

Oh no, I don't have one of those kinds of mod battery chargers. So I guess I'd better get the kit.

<--Noob Alert! This is a humbling experience, to say the least.

 

[LabLover]

This is what I recently bought and I'm thrilled:

ProVari Variable Voltage V2 with Digital Display
[Charger?:Yes, Add MultiCharger]
[18650 Extension?:Yes, Add the 18650 Extension Cap]
[18650 Batteries?:Add Two 18650 AW IMR Batteries]

I've heard the Pila Charger is better, which is sold under the "Accessories, Atomizers, and Parts" area under "Products". The charger that came with the Provari tends to run hotter than I feel comfortable using. I went with the extension cap and larger batteries. When I buy the Pila Charger, I'll add another battery to my rotation as well. I vape a lot and one battery lasts about 6-8 hours of chain-vaping.

 

[YoureFired]

That's $222.75, Lab. I would also need a tank and a drip tip. And I thought those cool wooden box mods were expensive...

 

[LabLover]

We bought two that way, plus two of the cheaper chargers. It was $495 and change. And it was worth every single penny I'm one happy vaper. I quit smoking 15 days ago and don't miss it with my precious provari.

 

[Vapor2112]

And to add, I don't even want to think about the cash I've laid out on way too many other set-ups over the past years before I broke down and got the ProVari Mini... The rest sit in a drawer now...

 

[YoureFired]

I've already invested over a couple hundred dollars on gas station kits, then upgraded to eGo, plus liquids... I just hope this upgrading thing ends at ProVari.

I've probably spent over twenty grand on cigarettes in my life, considering they were only $10 per carton when I started smoking, so wth. (Just thinking out loud here)

edit: Ah, I just registered to be verified for classified posting on here, so maybe I can find a good deal on a ProVari there.

 

[DaveP]

After two years of vaping on an eGo, I ordered and received a Provari V2, which I've had for a week. It's a great ecig, mainly because it's able to produce a tightly regulated voltage from 2.9v - 6v with a max amperage of 3.5 amps. Amperage capability is the limiting factor for very low resistance atomizer/cartomizer use. With the Provari, you can use higher resistance coils (3 ohm is good) and step up the voltage 1/10 of a volt at a time to find the sweet spot.

The thing about the Provari is that the electronics are good enough to accurately maintain the voltage wherever you set it and provide enough current flow to make every vape the same, even when the batteries get almost to cutoff.

I already had the Trustfire TR-001 charger that sells for under $20. It's the same charger as the Tenergy model the Provape sells. It runs cool and the AW 18650 IMR batteries for the Provari charge with an almost undetectable heat rise.

Lavatube is another option at a lower price. It's made from aluminum and the Provari is precision machined stainless steel. That's more important when it comes to thread wear. The Lavatube has a 2.5 amp current limit, so you will see a reduction in voltage when using dual coil cartomizers because of the high current draw. The Lavatube will limit the voltage automatically when you use dual coils since it doesn't have the ability to deliver high current. Still, it's the favorite of many for its variable voltage at a lower price.

 

[YoureFired]

Yep, I looked into the LavaTube, and that was also part of my original post that got lost. It seems that everyone eventually upgrades to the ProVari from the LavaTube, though, so I figured I'd save myself that inevitable step and go straight for the ProVari. "Sweet spot" ... *Likes that.

 

[Samyaza]

That's $222.75, Lab. I would also need a tank and a drip tip. And I thought those cool wooden box mods were expensive...

Yep, Provari's are (I think) the most expensive out there. They are worth every cent though.

If you want a tank then you will need cartomizers to go in the tank. I'd suggest you get yourself 2 smoktech dual coil tanks (DCTs) and a batch of 2ohm and 2.5ohm pre-punched cartomizers to go in them before you splash out on an expensive tank. That will save you some initial money and they look good on a provari as well (6ml). I think most of the other tanks you get you will need to punch the holes into the cartomizers yourself, so these would be a bit like tank training wheels

So your shopping list would be:

• The Provari Mod
• Batteries for the Provari
• Charger for batteries
• 2 Tanks (drip tips normally come with the initial tank as well as a 1.5ohm cartomizer)
• 2 sets of cartomizers
  

Optional (really nice to have)

• Extender cap for the provari
• 2 AW IMR 18650 batteries

The reason I suggest a pack of 2ohm and 2.5ohm cartomizers is so that you will be able to decide which you like the most as you get the 1.5ohms with the initial tank purchase

 

[YoureFired]

Thank you, Samyaza. Great info and just what I'd hoped for with this thread.

I'd hate to spend $200 on the ProVari, get it a week later and then find out it's not a complete unit (just add liquid).

 

[TarFreeMe]

Thank you, Samyaza. Great info and just what I'd hoped for with this thread.

I'd hate to spend $200 on the ProVari, get it a week later and then find out it's not a complete unit (just add liquid).

What everyone has failed to tell you about the Provari is how excruciating it is waiting for it to arrive! I ordered mine two days ago and find myself refreshing the order status page countless times during the day in anticipation of seeing it change from "Processing" to "Shipped."

This agonizing wait is tearing me up! When will the USPS start using that teleportation technology that's been around so long?

Enjoy the journey!

 

[Vapor2112]

Yeah, and there is one more problem...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/290260-new-mini-arrived-immediate-problem.html

 

[Aaronpeh]

wow, ProVari seem like a expensive brand

 

[elgatoenelsombrero]

This is what I recently bought and I'm thrilled:

ProVari Variable Voltage V2 with Digital Display
[Charger?:Yes, Add MultiCharger]
[18650 Extension?:Yes, Add the 18650 Extension Cap]
[18650 Batteries?:Add Two 18650 AW IMR Batteries]

I've heard the Pila Charger is better, which is sold under the "Accessories, Atomizers, and Parts" area under "Products". The charger that came with the Provari tends to run hotter than I feel comfortable using. I went with the extension cap and larger batteries. When I buy the Pila Charger, I'll add another battery to my rotation as well. I vape a lot and one battery lasts about 6-8 hours of chain-vaping.

I bought the exact same setup and skipped the actual kit they sell since I already had carts and juice and wanted the bigger setup, I just received mine yesterday and I'm vaping my face off. I also added a silver aluminum drip tip and it cost 227.70. I ordered on monday and it came in on friday so pretty quick shipping from washington to mississippi. If you spring for a provari, you wont be disappointed.