Provari issues

[Jake67]

Hi ,
I was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem. My unit is about 1 month old and every once in while using it i have noticed that I loose the ability to get vapor. Additionally I have noticed the volts reading on the LED screen has appeared when this happened. I also noticed the( -- )that appeared on a different occasion. This doesn't quite often but I find it annoying when things like this happen. That is the reason I purchased the Provari.

I contacted Provape and have been emailing back and forth but it takes hrs for them to respond and they aren't providing many options. They want me to send it back along with my tank and battery. Frankly I am disappointed that they don't a number that you can call and discuss.

I am vaping on a Russian 91% @ 1.8 OHM with the voltage set to 3.5 .

Has anyone experienced this issue? If so what was the fix other than returning the unit to them. Feeling rather annoyed at the moment.
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[jakematic]

Hey Jake-

I'm running an identical setup but have my voltage set to 4.4.

Have seen a couple errors, including the --- and an E2 when I first started using the Russian.
My problem was the center pin was not dialed out far enough to make good contact.
After putting the ring on it had to be dialed out even more...

Try checking your ohms with a meter and the ProVari to see if they match.
My meter was showing 1,8 and the ProVari was showing something crazy high.

Edit: Just adjusted mine to 3.5 and it seems to work consistently.

 

[Jake67]

Thanks. I'll try that. It only happens 2 or threes a day but things like this drive me nuts.


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[Miata GT]

Jake,

This has happened to me but it's not limited to the ProVari in my case. I had problems shutting off my 134 as well (3 clicks and it's off). Because I have had the happen on all my ProVaris I don't think it's a switch issue. I believe that I am either pushing in too slowly so that the contact reads multiple clicks, or that I am pushing in firmly enough, causing the same thing to happen. I have shaky hands/fingers too which probably exacerbates the issue.

 

[awsum140]

Not to hijack the thread from Provari, but I have the same problem with a 134 in terms of it shutting itself off. I'm convinced it's from a light touch on the fire button being "read" as multiple contacts by the 134.

In terms of the Provari issue, make sure you have good, solid contact with the center pin as Jakematic mentioned. If it still happens, send it back to Provape for repair or replacement.

 

[Jake67]

Just checked on ohm reader only 1/10th off.


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[stevegmu]

I think you are pressing the button too many times by taking multiple short draws in a row and the
ProVari is going to the menu...

 

[Cookster]

I think you are pressing the button too many times by taking multiple short draws in a row and the
ProVari is going to the menu...

Exactly what I was going to write!

 

[Gato del Jugo]

Oftentimes any kind of quirks due to electrical issues found in any PV can be easily resolved by this...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-cleansing-anointing-provari-maintenance.html


Note: Noalox / Ox-Gard is only to be used on the battery threads -- and *not* on the 510 connection threads! (The isopropyl is fine, as long as it dries prior to use...)

 

[olderthandirt]

I think you are pressing the button too many times by taking multiple short draws in a row and the
ProVari is going to the menu...

My thoughts as well. I've been guilty of this exact behavior resulting on the same no vape and LED showing "--".

 

[crxess]

Try extending the 510 pin on the Russian a bit.

You hit it, get nothing, hit it again and again and jump into menu.

Several members have complained about Kayfun/Russian not firing on Provari - it is a contact issue.
Russian has an adjustable bottom screw so - not really an issue.

**Note - the pin is floaty(fine threading) and may need to be backed out each time the tank is removed/installed

 

[Baditude]

I think you are pressing the button too many times by taking multiple short draws in a row and the
ProVari is going to the menu...

Agree with this. This has occassionally happened to me. Completely a user error by myself by being lazy and not paying attention to my button presses.

I do recommend the isopropal alcohol cleansing of the positive battery contact inside the Provari as well as the 510 center pin at the connector. Noaloxx applied to the battery cap threading improves battery conductivity as the cap is part of the electrical circuit and can cause firing errors.

 

[Jake67]

Not hitting the button multiple times. Actually the opposite I take my finger off to look at LED screen. Extended the pin on russian.


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[Jake67]

Hey Gato, the link in your post is for a thread related to juice.


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[jakematic]

**Note - the pin is floaty(fine threading) and may need to be backed out each time the tank is removed/installed

Yep, found this out the hard way.

First order of business after tank installation or battery swap is going to Ao to check.

 

[Jake67]

Thanks everyone. I wish Provape was as helpful as you folks. I appreciate you guys!!!


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[Gato del Jugo]

Hey Gato, the link in your post is for a thread related to juice.

I'm getting a blog from EddardinWinter, entitled, "The Ritual of Cleansing and Anointing (ProVari Maintenance)"

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-cleansing-anointing-provari-maintenance.html


Basically get some isopropyl alcohol (the higher the %, the better), some Noalox or Ox-Gard (found in Home Depot, Lowe's, etc., in the electrical section), and some q-tips..

Then, get to work cleaning & reviving that thing.. Namely, threads, internal positive contact & the spring.. Heck, clean off those batteries & charger, too..


Odds are, the issues will disappear..

If not, then contact ProVape...


People need to maintain their gear, just as they would a car or bike or something...

 

[Jake67]

The mystery continues. Cleaned all the contacts surfaces and put everything back together. Now I received the (PO) and the (--) on two different occasions. Pretty disappointed to have this issue with a month old Provari. It may be contact on the Russian but that would be even more aggravating. Something tells me that Provape is going to


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[Jake67]

Blame this issue on the Russian


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[amolson]

Before you ship it off, I'd recommend getting a cheap generic topper of some kind. See if you have the same problems with it. Whenever troubleshooting, if you can, keep cutting down the number of possible sources until you isolate the problem.

"Start with blinky." - on t-shirt of lab TA