ProVari -- Basic Questions...

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Yeah, for a newcomer like me, after seeing the price of a ProVari, I assumed it was everything included. Especially after buying two eGo W kits online. It's almost like when you shop for a car and the dealer asks if you want wheels with that, AFTER he gives you the price... then you're like damn, I thought it came with wheels?

Words of advice to newbies like me: Google "kit" after any ecig you're looking for. Otherwise, you might just be looking at the shell device, with no batteries included.. or tank/cartomizer, drip tip, etc. Oh yeah, and liquids. Many kits don't even come with a starter bottle of liquid.
 
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Yes as other have said you need the Provari model of your choice, two batteries that fit that model and a charger that is for those specific batteries. Cartos, tanks, etc are other things you can add if you want. I do recommend the SR 3 Ohm cartos, they work great.
I just got a Provari mini recently, 2 batteries and charger and pack of cartos, was about $220 I think?? I love it and so glad I went for it as I doubt I will need to get anything else for a long time :) bnrk
 

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I originally got the charger that comes with the starter kit, but wasen't very happy with the fact that, if you put it on the charger and charge for say....an hour, and have to leave for some reason (take battery off charger) and then come back and put it back on charger to finish charging, it shows green, when you KNOW it's not fully charged. So a month later I ordered the Pila charger and have been very happy with it. It does not do this to me. I still have the original charger, keeping it as back-up, in case something happens to the Pila.
You wanted wheels??? Oh, well that makes the cash register go 'kaching'...lol! Can't believe Donald Trump is complaining about prices here! lol!
 

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You can use tanks on you eGo...that might help with the refilling of cartos.

Thanks, MissEmma. I recently ordered a submarine tank from mom and pop for just that. Plus, I'll probably mainly use it on my eGo C Twist that I just ordered as well. *Waits on pins and needles for these these things to come in soon*

Ultimately, I'll probably end up with a hot mod like the ProVari, but for now I'm just kind of having some fun working my way up to that.
 

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I started with the eGo-c, modded to eGo-c B tank and cylinder. Then bought the Provari (and the twist) really happy with everything so far. I don't need the bigger battery on the Provari ....yet... The adapter for the eGo to 501 does not work on the Provari...I work and play with the eGo... And vape like a fiend at home with the Provari
 

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The adapter for the eGo to 501 does not work on the Provari

It doesn't work on your Provari? I have a Stardust on my Provari at the moment and I know others who use a 510 - ego adapter on their Provari's as well. What is wrong with your adapter, does it not fit the Provari?
 

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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.

No it's not just the battery. It's the mod itself (I think that's what you wanted to know). You need to get a couple batteries, a charger, and some standard resistance (3ohm) atomizers or cartomizers to go with it. Basically, Provape allows you to choose what you want instead of being stuck with stuff you don't want.
 

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There are choices to make when you buy a Provari and I can understand why they do it in a menu of choices. Some people already have the IMR batteries and a charger, others want a different battery size and don't buy the extension cap ... or they do. You configure it like you want it and the total changes as you pick and choose.

I'll admit that I carry my Provari only when I feel I can safely watch out for it and keep it safe. It's fine in a pants pocket and I can turn it off if I want to prevent actuation in my pocket. When I cut grass, the eGo is in my pocket with the switch turned off.

I'd recommend the 18650 battery option with the extended cap. You get the other cap for the shorter batteries anyway when you order the extended, so you can use either battery. I wouldn't want less life than the 18650 provides. It's an all day vape option at 2000mah.

I may order a Pila charger later. My Trustfire does fine in a put in, take out, charge more later mode. When it finally turns green, my voltmeter shows 4.1v. If I charge for an hour, take it off, and continue when I return, it turns red and starts charging again. It's looking for 4.1v. When that happens, it turns green.

The Provari is a precision made PV. It's stainless steel with excellent machining on the entire surface, including the threading and designs on the caps. It's heavy, but that's what you get when you use hefty, solid materials for construction.
 
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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! :vapor: When will the USPS start using that teleportation technology that's been around so long? ;)

Enjoy the journey!


I just got mine today!!! First one, never even touched one before this. I understand now. :vapor::headbang:
 

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It doesn't work on your Provari? I have a Stardust on my Provari at the moment and I know others who use a 510 - ego adapter on their Provari's as well. What is wrong with your adapter, does it not fit the Provari?

It was a gamble! The ego adapter was really designed for the eGo T. I figured, incorrectly, that my C fittings would work the same way. Not! It all screws on, but the battery connection does not reach the atomizer. Really not a big deal, but I have a bunch of C attys I could use.


I only tried it with the B type cylinder and atty. The A type gizmos may work. I will try tonight.
 
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eGo-T (genesis)> Lavatube > Provari (end game).

My shopping for mods is over, and it ended with a Provari V2 Satin Black / Blue with regular 18490 batts.

However, my shopping for stuff that goes ON the Provari has skyrocket'd :D. I'm still searching for my perfect setup, but so far, this is my vaping nirvana...

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My Satin Black Provari V2 with a Stainless Steel VPX Cartomator tank with Boge 3.0 slotted cartos and a Blue Flatmouth Trippy Tip!
 
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