Well, I did it. First mod, went big, didn't go home.

[Mindfield]

The threads on my Chucks are doing great after over 20 months.

But I recently got a Reo Mini and it says to put some Noalox on the firing pin.
So I guess that is for protection from oxidation?

Primarily, yes. It helps keep dust and sediment from getting ground up in the threads, which can ruin them over time, and does prevent metals from oxidizing. Since opening it up to swap batteries is something you do frequently, and since you take it out in public and use it all over the place, there's plenty of chance for the threads to get a little dinged up and tarnished over time. Noalox helps protect against that and keep the threads meshing smoothly.

Sure, if you baby your gear (as I tend to do) you probably can get away without Noalox and you'll do just fine. But I don't like to take chances if I'm shelling out good money on something I can't go out and replace on short notice.

 

[MagnusEunson]

But I recently got a Reo Mini and it says to put some Noalox on the firing pin.
So I guess that is for protection from oxidation?

Oxidation and conductivity. My experience has been it attracts ~more~ dirt than anything else and I've stopped using it. I've yet to have any off multimeter readings, misfires, or anything like that. It did provide a bit of lube but my Precise lineup is so bloody smooth anyway it actually was far more of a hassle.

W/ that said, I used it religiously on my wife's lil' Chuck and her current full Chuck. It isn't quite as smooth and it helped her.

Just be careful, a little bit goes a long way and since it does help w/ conductivity if it's over-applied or smears on batteries you might find yourself in a world of hurt. So no gobbing NOALAX. -Magnus

 

[hairball]

Some atomizers and cartomizers -- even LRs and DCs -- don't really come into their true potential until you're up above 4V. From what I hear by those who have tested it, the SmokTech dualies really shine at around 4.5V. More to the point though, the ability to vary the voltage based on the cartos/atties you're using lets you dial in the voltage that makes flavour and TH of the juice you're vaping really come through in a way that smaller PVs may not be able to do. In short, it lets you get the best out of every carto, atty and juice you have to your own personal liking.

I hate to break the bad news but you can't run LR's and dual coil carto's on the ProVari over 3.7V's.

Where VV is awesome is using regular resistance atty's and carto's. The resistance isn't so low as to trigger the protection circuits. Dial up or down to achieve the perfect vape.

 

[Mindfield]

I hate to break the bad news but you can't run LR's and dual coil carto's on the ProVari over 3.7V's.

Where VV is awesome is using regular resistance atty's and carto's. The resistance isn't so low as to trigger the protection circuits. Dial up or down to achieve the perfect vape.

Stownz seems to be able to get a max of 5V on his ProVari with the dual coils. I'm not sure how. From what I've read the ProVari tops out at 2.5A/10W which seems to suggest the protection circuit should kick in above 4V @ 1.6ohms. Guess I'll find out when I get it. If need be I'll just get some 2.5-3ohm Boge cartos or something and try those. But I still have 8 unopened eGo Mega DC cartos and a handful of regular DCs to use up. At least I'll be able to use those at a true, steady 3.7-4V with no dropoff.

 

[nocturn4l3030]

Been wanting to ask this a long time, but what is Noalox for and why do I need it?

you also out a dab of this where your battery makes contact with your PV when the button is pushed. it can do wonders from my experience