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okay I think I'm going to have to have a provari. is this starter kit what I should order?:
ProVari Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette
do I need anything else? not sure what these are for, but do I need them?
Electronic Cigarette ProTips Colored Delrin Tips
if you were me and just getting started, what would your full order be? thanks again
ProVari Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette
do I need anything else? not sure what these are for, but do I need them?
Electronic Cigarette ProTips Colored Delrin Tips
if you were me and just getting started, what would your full order be? thanks again
I have an EgoC Twist, and you are right, it is great in comparison with the standard EgoC batteries. But, the twist seems to have limitations too. For example, I was at the vape store recently trying out some tank/carto combinations and found that the standard resistance cartos wouldnt even fire from the twist, even at the 4.8 volt setting. switched to a low resistance carto and it did fire..quite well in fact. But, I was warned not to go past the 3.8 volt setting or I would likely damage either the carto or the battery (not sure if this is really true, but I don't want to take the chance). I think I like the idea of being able to use the full range of voltage settings (with a suitable carto of course) and don't think I will be able to do this with the twist. That said, for the price I paid for the twist, I'm very happy with it.
Yep, I'd get some sort of drip tip to fit 510s.
At some point you might want to consider a cartomizer tank. I use home made ones, but most provari owners go for something more sophisticated.
Check out the provari board. I think there's a thread there called something like 'show us your tanks'. Lots of classy examples there.
ETA: Here's a picture of my unclassy tank:
At some point you might want to consider a cartomizer tank. I use home made ones, but most provari owners go for something more sophisticated.
Check out the provari board. I think there's a thread there called something like 'show us your tanks'. Lots of classy examples there.
ETA: Here's a picture of my unclassy tank:
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I started with and ego, made my own flashlite mod and box mods and finally broke down and got a provari and love it.
I currently use the Bolt from Smoketech. Some love it some hate it. The thing I like most is I can use the 4.8v NiMH batteries and standard 3.7v LiOn batteries to "select" my voltage. I owned a lavatube and it was OK, but I HATED having to guess if my output voltage was what I had chosen on the dial. If you want true vari-volt, then a ProVari is just about the best choice. Maybe someday I too will own one, but I never have that much cash to splurge. And I don't use credit cards... if I did, there's no telling how many PVs I would own. lol
Either way, get something that you will use everyday. Not just here and there, make it your MAIN PV and then have something with the same threading to have as a back up. At minimum you should always have 2 or 3 PV's just incase something happens. Good Luck!!
Either way, get something that you will use everyday. Not just here and there, make it your MAIN PV and then have something with the same threading to have as a back up. At minimum you should always have 2 or 3 PV's just incase something happens. Good Luck!!
My husband and I started out with ego-C's, and after about 2 weeks and a ton of research I took the leap and upgraded to a Provari, and I don't regret it for a second. I typically have a panic attack over spending that kind of money on something, but the reviews and feedback from members on here convinced me that it was well worth it. I've had it a couple weeks now and agree 100%. I haven't had 1 single issue and really enjoy having such granular control over my vaping voltage as well as the peace of mind of the built in safety features. The durability and craftsmanship is out of this world as well.
I've tried mine as well with a number of tanks and cartos (nothing too high end, as I'm having to budget since buying the Provari lol), so if you have any questions on a specific tank or anything, feel free to hit me up and I may have some feedback on it. So far I've tried many of the more common ones like the Vivi Nova, Vision Grande, Vision Stone, etc. The only thing I would note is that a lot of people recommend the Vision Stardust Clearomizers for vaping, and they use outside threads, so you will need an extender with outside threading if you want to use them on a Provari (some other mods as well).
My husband still uses his ego-C, but steals my Provari every chance he gets. He would get one as well, but he doesn't like the size and weight, so so for the moment we are going to get him the ego Twist, so he can play with his voltage a bit but still keep that ego feel. I may talk him into a lava tube down the road though hehe.
I've tried mine as well with a number of tanks and cartos (nothing too high end, as I'm having to budget since buying the Provari lol), so if you have any questions on a specific tank or anything, feel free to hit me up and I may have some feedback on it. So far I've tried many of the more common ones like the Vivi Nova, Vision Grande, Vision Stone, etc. The only thing I would note is that a lot of people recommend the Vision Stardust Clearomizers for vaping, and they use outside threads, so you will need an extender with outside threading if you want to use them on a Provari (some other mods as well).
My husband still uses his ego-C, but steals my Provari every chance he gets. He would get one as well, but he doesn't like the size and weight, so so for the moment we are going to get him the ego Twist, so he can play with his voltage a bit but still keep that ego feel. I may talk him into a lava tube down the road though hehe.
No shame in it! I loved those kind of (reasonably priced, work fantastic, homemade) tanks on my ProVari when I had it. Function perfectly! I did eventually give up the ProVaris for the feeders (gotta love a 2900mAh battery and 6ml or more INSIDE your mod easy peasy all day vaping!), but kept my Vari Cool Little Sister for those moments of "I NEED VARIABLE VOLTAGE NOW!"
Yep, I'd get some sort of drip tip to fit 510s.
At some point you might want to consider a cartomizer tank. I use home made ones, but most provari owners go for something more sophisticated.
Check out the provari board. I think there's a thread there called something like 'show us your tanks'. Lots of classy examples there.
ETA: Here's a picture of my unclassy tank:
Okay, I am a newbie...I don't like being a newbie at things lol I have been vaping for two weeks. I have a Halo G6, which I love, but I want to try other stuff too. I have been considering an joye ego
[h=2][/h][h=2]Joye eGo-T MEGA 2ml "Type B" Tank System[/h](can I post a link to a website here so I can show you the exact one I'm considering?). So should I get this? Can someone tell me why I would want it? In what ways is it better than my G6? Would I be refilling the carts the same way?
Should I consider a ProVari instead? If so, why?
I appreciate any help and advice you guys can give. Thanks!
Yes-Yes and Yes, PROVARI......... Its all you will ever need..............
So to start off, you will need the ProVari, batteries, a charger, standard resistance cartomizers and maybe a couple of standard resistance atomizers that you can try learning to use for testing juices.
I would recommend that you get two or three batteries; my preference is 18650; you will need the extension cap from ProVape for that. And you should get brand AW batteries - don't ever skimp on batteries! You might consider getting a good charger, either the Pila from ProVape or an XTAR WP2 II Intelligent Charger intelligent charger. In that case, you can get batteries and charger from Super T Manufacturing. I'd get at least three so you never need to use one fresh off the charger.
You can even consider a LiPO charging bag if you are planning to charge batteries in a living room (i.e. close to stuff that can catch fire).
I would rather a larger amount of Boge cartomizers from one of the vendors that have them for cheap (expensive is anything more than $7 shipped for a five pack). The thing with ProVari is that you will not need to explore various resistances - you can adjust your vape more efficiently by slight changes in voltage. So go for 3.0 Ohm stuff - cartos, clearos, atomizers; no need to mix and match resistance. Although some people like them and the ProVari can drive them, I don't use dual coil cartos - but you could try them, too.
Drip tips: do get a few, you'll need them. I love Cherry Vapes drip tips and I also found some of the nicest ones I've seen here: http://mawndriptips.webs.com/ Super-T also has elegant drip tips.
What else?... Nothing comes to mind. Maybe a little Noalox if you don't have it around. Just have juices ready and be prepared to vape like there's no tomorrow
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I bought two AW 18650 IMR batteries when I bought my Provari, but I wish I had bought three or four. There are times when I'm busy, in and out, and can't sit close to the charger. On those days, it would be nice to have one or two charged without waiting. It's also a bad practice to put a battery in your charger right out of the PV or one in your PV right out of the charger. Let them cool and rest in between.
With Li-Ion, a significant number of battery meltdowns occur on the first vape after charging. IMR batteries, being a safer chemistry, tend to produce high heat, but are said not to have the venting problem, and don't result in fire shooting out of the vent hole in the PV. There are YouTube videos of battery failures you can watch if your are interested. I noticed someone mentioned putting their battery on charge at bedtime. I've been guilty of that myself in the past and that's a bad time to charge, even with cell phones.
I don't charge anything unless I'm at home, awake, and can respond to a charger failure or anything that could cause high heat, smoke, or other flammable situation ... not even when I have AAA NiCad or NIMH batteries charging for my Guitar wireless transmitter or flashlights.
Never charge batteries while you sleep! Any charger can fail and keep charging until the batteries begin to smoke. You don't want that to happen, especially in the middle of the night. You might do it 365 times in a row or for several years, but there's always an unfortunate news story in the paper that you don't want your name to be in.
With Li-Ion, a significant number of battery meltdowns occur on the first vape after charging. IMR batteries, being a safer chemistry, tend to produce high heat, but are said not to have the venting problem, and don't result in fire shooting out of the vent hole in the PV. There are YouTube videos of battery failures you can watch if your are interested. I noticed someone mentioned putting their battery on charge at bedtime. I've been guilty of that myself in the past and that's a bad time to charge, even with cell phones.
I don't charge anything unless I'm at home, awake, and can respond to a charger failure or anything that could cause high heat, smoke, or other flammable situation ... not even when I have AAA NiCad or NIMH batteries charging for my Guitar wireless transmitter or flashlights.
Never charge batteries while you sleep! Any charger can fail and keep charging until the batteries begin to smoke. You don't want that to happen, especially in the middle of the night. You might do it 365 times in a row or for several years, but there's always an unfortunate news story in the paper that you don't want your name to be in.
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Yep! I've looked at tanks many times and considered getting one of Phidias Pyrex tanks. I like the etched ones and I was thinking about doing a retina diagram design (I do/did vision research and the retina is cool).
The only thing is that I really like the fill port on my home made tanks, and I've never seen a fill port in a commercial tank that I think I'd like better. I don't want a screw (LOL, well maybe I do but not on my tank), and I don't want to have to slide the caps off to fill. Maybe I could get the Phidias guy to put a small fill port in for me that would fit my plugs?
Oh, and I didn't like the bottom feeder I tried. I don't think they are for me. Maybe if I had a reo I would have liked it better.
I've tried about all the feeders. I really love my Hog and my VmodXL. LR atty and all that juice...it just makes me happy.
I've tried about all the feeders. I really love my Hog and my VmodXL. LR atty and all that juice...it just makes me happy.
Oh see, different strokes and all, I guess. I had the vmod xl and sold it to get the provari.
I have an Ego T and I love it. It fits perfectly for what I need it to. Just like with anything else, you may have to spend some money in order to find out what fits you the best.
We vapers are all so different. It's really a good thing that vaping has come so far and the options are MANY. I believe the right gear is out there for everyone. I really did love my ProVari(s), I just hated messing with all the gear that goes ON TOP of them, dealing with juice etc. I was definitely a slave to higher voltage for a while there too. I started messing with ohms vs volts and got myself happy with 18650 batteries and low resistance and the feeders jus became the right fit for me. Genesis attys/hybrids have worked their way into my vaping life as well. It's all a journey! Oh see, different strokes and all, I guess. I had the vmod xl and sold it to get the provari.
I have been vaping just over 2months and I got an ego for my first real kit and like many have posted about the tank system, it is not good and you will not like it, I think. I am not saying don't get an ego battery, because my ego battery is awesome, but I use boge cartos on it with a tank. my suggestion is to look at the ego twist. It will give you longer battery life, and you will have a little variable voltage selection going on. I have a ProVari, Lavatube, ego,Silver Bullet, and a Bolt, but I am still going to pick up an ego twist to have to carry around for work and yard work. My friend just got one and it works flawlessly. Just a suggestion, but hope you find what you are looking for, check out some review videos on YouTube and listen to what some different reviewers have to say. Good luck!!!
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