Although I've been trying keeping it very clean, the 510 connection post on my Provari mini has tuned a brassy color (still shiny). Performance is great........ but I wonder if I'm just not getting it completely clean. I'm using isopropyl. Is this normal or should I be cleaning it some other way?
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If you mean the center post of the atomizer socket
Yes, juice will discolor it
I would take it easy with the alcohol though
It will dry out and deteriorate the rubber seal surrounding the post
I just screw wadded paper towel into the threaded socket to soak up any moisture
Then I occasionally clean the post with a fiberglass pen I bought at RadioShack
Shines it right up
I also use it on the positive battery terminal inside the tube on the edge of the circuit board
Pro-Grade Abrasive Fiberglass Pen : Fiberglass Pens | RadioShack.com
Take care with that rubber seal
When it goes bad you will have to send the PV in for repair
I hate sending in my PV for repair
I can't help it, thats just the kinda guy I am
Yes, juice will discolor it
I would take it easy with the alcohol though
It will dry out and deteriorate the rubber seal surrounding the post
I just screw wadded paper towel into the threaded socket to soak up any moisture
Then I occasionally clean the post with a fiberglass pen I bought at RadioShack
Shines it right up
I also use it on the positive battery terminal inside the tube on the edge of the circuit board
Pro-Grade Abrasive Fiberglass Pen : Fiberglass Pens | RadioShack.com
Take care with that rubber seal
When it goes bad you will have to send the PV in for repair
I hate sending in my PV for repair
I can't help it, thats just the kinda guy I am
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Fiberglass pen is interesting. I just swirl a Q-tip around there to soak up any juice. When in doubt, I try not to over think and just vape. 
The center post on mine is brassy colored. The threads are bright and shiny. I clean mine as tobarger said. I twist a paper towel and push it into the socket and twist to force it around the contact and soak up juice that accumulates. Then, I clean the area around the outside of the threaded connection.
Truth is, I never noticed that the center contact wasn't brassy from the start. I thought it was copper clad.
Truth is, I never noticed that the center contact wasn't brassy from the start. I thought it was copper clad.
I use a q-tip once in a while also. I never notice what color mine is cause it's always got something screwed into it
@Tobarger....Interesting you talk about cleaning the positive battery post. I never thought about doing so but I was looking inside of my Provari the other day and I noticed that the post had some build up of some kind. What is this and should I worry about it? I also see some wetness on the black plastic next to the post but it seems to be dry. I don't think my E-Juice is getting down there because I make sure to soak up juice that gets into the connection almost instantly. Also, what does this fiberglass pen that you speak of actually do?
That is the the positive battery contact, and it has oxidation on it where it was touching the battery. If you look at the positive button of the used battery, you will see a black oxidation spot where it was touching the contact. On a microscopic level, arcing has been occurring between the two surfaces.
Arcing = Oxidation = Bad Connection = More Arcing = More Oxidation, and On and on.
This was why I bought the abrasive fiberglass pen. It shines up the contact really nice, but you will see oxidation again every time you change the battery. The solution is ANOTHER PEN !!!
Amazon.com: DeoxIT® GOLD Pen (NSN-6850-01-477-1478) 100% solution 6 mL: Electronics
You can get it for $14.50 delivered, click on "8 new from $9.49"
Clean the contact once with the fiberglass pen.
A thin dab of DeoxIT on the positive battery button when changing the battery, no more oxidation.
Use a Q-tip with alcohol on that wet looking spot, its probably nothing serious.
Arcing = Oxidation = Bad Connection = More Arcing = More Oxidation, and On and on.
This was why I bought the abrasive fiberglass pen. It shines up the contact really nice, but you will see oxidation again every time you change the battery. The solution is ANOTHER PEN !!!
Amazon.com: DeoxIT® GOLD Pen (NSN-6850-01-477-1478) 100% solution 6 mL: Electronics
You can get it for $14.50 delivered, click on "8 new from $9.49"
Clean the contact once with the fiberglass pen.
A thin dab of DeoxIT on the positive battery button when changing the battery, no more oxidation.
Use a Q-tip with alcohol on that wet looking spot, its probably nothing serious.
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Ouch, isopropyl near any PV stuff...Keep a pint bottle of Everclear handy...
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Thanx tobarger
That was very INFORMATIONATIVE
I didn't know that
But I do know that NOBODY takes care of their stuff like you!!!
That was very INFORMATIONATIVE
I didn't know that
But I do know that NOBODY takes care of their stuff like you!!!
Makes a mean Punch too 
In Texas, you may not be able to find water...
But theres a place that sells Everclear on every street corner
This could be my kinda place
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Is it just me???Or are there other people that think this forum would be perfect if it was just me???
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Tobarger, you crack me up
ok, i'll have to try and find those things at radio shack.
I'm having an issue with one of my provaris. The caro and atty get a reading but won't fire. I'm trying to clean the contacts now. hope that is what the problem is
ok, i'll have to try and find those things at radio shack.
I'm having an issue with one of my provaris. The caro and atty get a reading but won't fire. I'm trying to clean the contacts now. hope that is what the problem is
Remove the battery and look down into the Provari at the positive battery contact (dead center).
Also look at the positive battery button.
Both surfaces should be shiny without any black spots.
If you see black spots on either, more than likely both, then you are getting a crappy connection between the battery and the circuit board. I was cleaning the battery and the positive contact at each battery change, and every time I was seeing these black spots indicating a poor connection.
I finally cleaned both surfaces with the RadioShack abrasive fiberglass pen and applied a dot of DeOxIt Pro-Gold on the battery button about every third battery change and haven't seen the slightest sign of oxidation since.
Get the DeOxIt Pro-Gold on Amazon in the 6 mL pen applicator, it will last you a very long time (just an occasional dab). RadioShack usually only stocks the spray which will only be a waste and make a mess. The pen applicator is a beautiful thing.
Also look at the positive battery button.
Both surfaces should be shiny without any black spots.
If you see black spots on either, more than likely both, then you are getting a crappy connection between the battery and the circuit board. I was cleaning the battery and the positive contact at each battery change, and every time I was seeing these black spots indicating a poor connection.
I finally cleaned both surfaces with the RadioShack abrasive fiberglass pen and applied a dot of DeOxIt Pro-Gold on the battery button about every third battery change and haven't seen the slightest sign of oxidation since.
Get the DeOxIt Pro-Gold on Amazon in the 6 mL pen applicator, it will last you a very long time (just an occasional dab). RadioShack usually only stocks the spray which will only be a waste and make a mess. The pen applicator is a beautiful thing.
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