Does anyone know where I can get a fire button for a Provari? I need the button that goes on top of the firing switch. If not, is there any button I can use instead that will work?
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That is a great idea. I'm hoping Bill the repair guy, has some extra buttons somewhere.
You can buy the whole push button switch on eBay for $12.95 + $.50 S/H.
NEW ProVape, ProVari & ProVari Mini V1, V2 & V2.5 Replacement Push Button Switch | eBay
Or...use a bead as a replacement button. There are cylinder shaped beads in a variety of materials (ie. plastic, stone, glass, etc.) as well as many diameters and lengths. They have a hole in them already, so it should be easy to attach one with the proper jewelry type of glue. I just measured the button on one of my 2.5 Provaris and it's a 6mm diameter button. Cylinder beads do come in 6mm diameter, too! Would just need to either know the length needed and get 1 that size or be able to shorten it if required. I make jewelry as a hobby and have various cylinder shaped beads. I'd send you a couple different ones free, if you'd like me to.
NEW ProVape, ProVari & ProVari Mini V1, V2 & V2.5 Replacement Push Button Switch | eBay
Or...use a bead as a replacement button. There are cylinder shaped beads in a variety of materials (ie. plastic, stone, glass, etc.) as well as many diameters and lengths. They have a hole in them already, so it should be easy to attach one with the proper jewelry type of glue. I just measured the button on one of my 2.5 Provaris and it's a 6mm diameter button. Cylinder beads do come in 6mm diameter, too! Would just need to either know the length needed and get 1 that size or be able to shorten it if required. I make jewelry as a hobby and have various cylinder shaped beads. I'd send you a couple different ones free, if you'd like me to.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/e...ND/1003967
Edit - i thought you meant the actual electrical switch button. Sorry.
As for the plastic button itself i'd just whittle one out of some handy plastic or use a button from an obsolete electrical appliance/gizmo. Could even see if someone has a spare in the classifieds - i've got a couple of broken down Provaris which i use for spares but i live in the UK
Edit - i thought you meant the actual electrical switch button. Sorry.
As for the plastic button itself i'd just whittle one out of some handy plastic or use a button from an obsolete electrical appliance/gizmo. Could even see if someone has a spare in the classifieds - i've got a couple of broken down Provaris which i use for spares but i live in the UK
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I might have to try that as a last resort if I cannot find a replacement button. Thank you.
I might have to break one of mine down just for the button. I have one with a missing window that will be a good candidate for parts. I'll also check the classifieds before I do that, since the candidate is functional.https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/e...ND/1003967
Edit - i thought you meant the actual electrical switch button. Sorry.
As for the plastic button itself i'd just whittle one out of some handy plastic or use a button from an obsolete electrical appliance/gizmo. Could even see if someone has a spare in the classifieds - i've got a couple of broken down Provaris which i use for spares but i live in the UK
if you scrounge the one from your Provari that is missing the window, you will still have the chipset as a spare, maybe get accurate dimensions while it is out and see if you can find someone to machine one from some clear plastic stock?
That's a great idea. I was thinking of taking it to a 3D printing place while it is out, @untar gave me that idea.
If I had a rough sketch and exact dimensions I could make a CAD (.stl or .obj) file if there's any need for that.
Don't use inferior materials, if you're already whittling use bone or dense wood, it's about the same work but it'll look and feel much better.
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