Provari error codes with Aerotank 2

[kim68048]

I have started using an Aerotank 2 with my mini Provari and keep getting error codes....usually E1 or E8. I'm usually on 4.2-4.6 volts. Shows 1.8 ohm. I also have the original Aerotank showing 2.1ohm and have not been getting error codes with it and the hit is much better. Do I need the higher resistance wick/coil with my Aerotank 2? Please excuse my terminology if it's wrong!

 

[WorksForMe]

Sounds like the coil is bad. An E1 error is a short circuit. A good 1.8 ohm coil should work fine at 4.2 volts.

 

[Nermal]

I had the same e1 error code with the areo tank. It seems the solution was to lower the voltage of the Provari. I'm not an electronics guy, but I'm guessing that exceeding the wattage limit shows as a shorted coil. My personal theory might be out to lunch, but give that a try, anyway.

 

[Rocketpunk]

The problem, as has been said, is most likely the coil.

 

[WorksForMe]

Well...I'd be curious to know if lowering the voltage helps in this case. I not an expert either and I've never had an Aero tank, but 1.8 ohms at 4.2 volts is 9.8 watts, which is well below the limit.

E1 – Short Circuit / Shorted Atomizer – If this error appears, remove the atomizer and replace with a different one or lower your voltage settings. The ProVari will automatically reset when the problem is fixed.

 

[The Torch]

E1 means shorted coil
E8 means error detected in converter. You can still get this one on a partly shorted coil and it doesn't sound like you have problems on your other tank.

I agree with the idea that you got a faulty coil; Clean all your threads and try another coil.

Provari manual:
http://www.provape.com/v/images/ProVariManual.pdf
Error codes are on the last page.

 

[FattyJ]

I have also gotten these error message just from having my atty screwed on either too tightly or too loosely. You may want to try loosening the atty some to see if that fixes it. If not replacing the coil seems like a good idea.

 

[DaveP]

I agree. It's going to take some hands on readings to determine what's going on. Get out the meter and post some results on the tank that is causing problems. There's a 3.5A limit on the Provari V2. If you are reading 1.8 ohms on the one that doesn't work and another does work, there would have to be some little stray wire creating a phantom ground path that's confusing the electronics.

 

[kim68048]

I replaced the coil and that seems to have done the trick. Thanks so much!!