Provari V2 and Vivi Nova 2.5 Question

[ThomasAbbott]

Hi to everyone,

I'm new and this is my 1st post. I bought a Provari V2 and the new Vivi Nova 2.5 because I'm serious about quitting. I did a lot of research before buying but there wasn't any mention of what I've noticed about them. When you screw the VN all the way down you can't draw any air at all! You have to loosen it to get any air. It kind of wobbles and the draw is not consistent. Is this just with the Provari? Anyone else notice this? It's not like these are Chinese knock offs where you might see production variations. I can't believe these 2 companies which are 2 of the main American Companies building vape products didn't notice this. The Provari could have extended the air slots to the outside ring on top to allow for wider tanks.Guess I'm supposed to take a hacksaw to it. The VN which might be Chinese...can't remember, could have had a meeting to finally decide where the air holes should be. Does anyone have any suggestions? Not wanting to sound like I'm whining but after buying high end equipment I expected more. I have a piece of paper stuck in there so I can get some air through it. Not exactly a class act for the $240.00 spent.

Any help would be nice
TA

 

[gthompson]

Where did you buy the vivis? Sounds like you bought knock offs. My vivis work fine on my ProVari.

 

[gavind4]

Welcome. How about 510/510 adapt?

 

[zapped]

Sounds like you bought an imitation Vivi Nova.My wife is using a real one on her Provari with zero issues so far.

 

[Sisq0]

It may be the original Vivi Nova (the first version). It had aiflow issues that were fixed in Vivi Nova v2.5

 

[2coils]

My vivi's work fine as well. As gavind4 mentioned a 510/510 adapter should clear up this issue. Im sure eventually you can try different vivi's from a different supplier. See if you have better luck.

 

[kiwivap]

Hi Thomas,
i have heard of this happening. The Vision vivi nova should have the air holes down on the centre post under the base. It can happen that if they are screwed in far down the air holes get blocked.
You can use a 510-510 adapter that lifts the vivi nova up and frees up the air holes.

There's been a few threads on this - this one has some suggestions:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/341826-problem-my-provari.html

Some more here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...7812-provari-vivi-nova-really-tight-draw.html

 

[Strigoi]

I haven't had any issues with Vivi Novas on my Provari.

 

[ThomasAbbott]

Ok, Let me try to answer all your questions.
I'm pretty sure I have a REAL 2.5 VN. It's from a vape store locally here. Had all the retail stuff, the box with the little satin looking pull tab to slide the black interior box out. The 2 heads were in the plastic bags,paperwork etc.
The pin on the bottom of the VN is solid. Part of the metal bottom that screws into the tube.
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The Provari is 4 days old bought from Provape with the kit.
I don't know if the pin on top is solid or movable.Took two mini flatheads to it but it seems solid. I never cranked the VN down on it anyway.
I guess the 510/510 connector might be my best option.

Thanks for for the link kiwivap. It helps knowing someone else noticed this.
It would have been nice if the store would have mentioned the adapter.

I guess standardization is something that will improve in time as the vapor world marches on.

 

[steved5600]

Try using an adapter on it. Some of the knockoffs have problems. I use Vision Vivi Novas and don't have a problem. IME some attys are lose because they draw air through the threads. My Vivi's have an air intake hole in the side of the post just above the threads. Using a 510 to EGo adapter will allow you to use any 510 or clearo with the EGO thread. My adapter has a smaller center post which I guess allows for more are on other types. But I really don't need it for the Vision VIvi but you may want to try that. I also have a Provari V2. So you may have gotten a knock off or one with a bad vent hole. Also some of the heads out there have a problem and do not allow good air flow. The head is the atty part you replace. Hope this helps cuz you got some good hardware.

 

[steved5600]

The vision head has a thin/not deep center post with a notch the knock offs have a deeper/thicker center post and some do not have the notch. That may be the problem.

 

[StereoDreamer]

You might consider using an "airflow adapter" between the Provari and your tanks. They allow you manually adjust the airflow exactly to your liking, and are very affordable...

Tank Airflow Controller

 

[kiwivap]

Ok, Let me try to answer all your questions.
I'm pretty sure I have a REAL 2.5 VN. It's from a vape store locally here. Had all the retail stuff, the box with the little satin looking pull tab to slide the black interior box out. The 2 heads were in the plastic bags,paperwork etc.
The pin on the bottom of the VN is solid. Part of the metal bottom that screws into the tube.
to
The Provari is 4 days old bought from Provape with the kit.
I don't know if the pin on top is solid or movable.Took two mini flatheads to it but it seems solid. I never cranked the VN down on it anyway.
I guess the 510/510 connector might be my best option.

Thanks for for the link kiwivap. It helps knowing someone else noticed this.
It would have been nice if the store would have mentioned the adapter.

I guess standardization is something that will improve in time as the vapor world marches on.

There are other threads by Provari users on it as well as the ones I posted, but it seems to come down to just using an adapter if you have the problem.
Glad the links helped.

 

[justinred]

You might consider using an "airflow adapter" between the Provari and your tanks. They allow you manually adjust the airflow exactly to your liking, and are very affordable...

Tank Airflow Controller

Whoa! First time I saw this and seems functional and looks nice. Just had a "why didn't I think of that" moment.

 

[jazz27]

If u have a dremmel or anything similar put some notched underneath the tank for air flow