Provari Mini carto question

[Jackiej5407]

I got my first-time-ever Provari yesterday! Should I only be using 3.0/SR cartos in it? Up until now, I've only used Boge 2.0 in both my lowly (yet dependable) eGo and BP vv. I keep getting an Error message when I try to kick the volts above 3.8 or so. I'm thinking it's because of the 2.0 Boge. Thinking that's a no-no???

 

[Kemosabe]

what error message are you getting? 2.0s should be fine. i use 1.7ohm cartos and atties and its fine on my unit. but after i use up my LR stuff, im going with higher ohms on everyhting. ive already started buying some SR stuff. i hear you get better battery power by using higher ohms. even though your volts are higher, somehow it doesnt stress the battery as much. im not sure if this info pertains to the provari, but its a general rule for ecigs and i tend to think it would pertain.

 

[rondasherrill]

Check the atomizer ohms of the carto. Just because they are labelled as 2ohm, does not necessarily mean that they are. They can be +/- up to like .3ohms.

...somehow it doesnt stress the battery as much. im not sure if this info pertains to the provari, but its a general rule for ecigs and i tend to think it would pertain.

That's true. Battery life is measured in Ah, or basically amps per hour. Higher resistance with a slightly higher voltage produces a lower Amp draw. Less amps drawn means longer overall battery life.

 

[Jackiej5407]

Ohms show 2.4 ... error msg has been E1 or E8 ... but ONLY when I'm powered to 4.0 and above.

 

[rondasherrill]

Ohms show 2.4 ... error msg has been E1 or E8 ... but ONLY when I'm powered to 4.0 and above.

Wow... And you are sure that the carto has plenty of juice in it? It is only the one carto doing that?

 

[Jackiej5407]

Well hell ... I just changed cartos ... now "all is good" ... DAMN I hate Boges!!!

 

[Str8V8ping]

The reason is the provari is the only mod which gives a true output voltage .Where you may have a BP set at say 4.8v your only actually getting 4.2ish volts to the carto. Set a provari at 4.8 and you get 4.8 out. Error will happen when your beyond the amp limit thus protecting the carto from burning. Also when a carto is semi dry it can change in ohms while firing. So in your case its most likely dropping below 2ohms when you vape it.

 

[Jackiej5407]

Thanks, Hon! I still have a whole lot to learn about my new toy. (See you at the Other Place) Appreciate the info from everyone who responded!