What's the differnce between a Provari and a Variable Wattage? I need a Flavor Boost.

[tearose50]

Provari is certainly a very good choice. Way to go!

When you are ready to look at something different you might want to check out this mod from your area of the world: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-video-reviews/526291-epm-vw-mod-dual-18490-review.html

I understand it to be one very sweet VW mod (as well as the best looking & comfy metal "box" mod I've seen).

And, please check in to this thread when your Provari arrives, so we can share your first impressions.

 

[segani]

doesn't the Provari auto adjust so VV remains consistent? or is that just for battery, not resistance?

 

[inanitydefined]

doesn't the Provari auto adjust so VV remains consistent? or is that just for battery, not resistance?

the provari auto adjusts as the battery drains to keep the output voltage the same, but it doesn't adjust to the resistance of the atomizer

 

[EBates]

Ok, been reading through this and other simular topics. I agree that the Provari is a great device with one limitation no varible wattage capability. Wife has one and loves it. I guess I didn't drink enough Koolaid or I'd probably have one as well. The 'Cruise Control' function of a VW mod have always drawn me in. Having been in the electronics business for 20 yrs made the VW feature desirable to me. The theory of Variable Wattage is easy to understand and scientifically proven. So in theory VW devices are 'set it and forget it'.
One key assumption in VW is that the efficiency of the heating coil and the absorption rate of the wicking material will remain fixed. Both are varible due to residue from the vaporization process being deposited on the heating coil and wicking material. These other variables thrown into the mix result in variation in the vaping experience by causing a reduction in heating and vaporization. If you have ever done the 'clean and dry burn' process on your atty you've seen this residue.
So, in effect VV/VW in neither case are totally effective in measuring the vaping experience. Both are effected by other factors, so the Cruise Control effect is limited.
My point being that VW controls the watts provided to the atty but cannot totally control the vaporization process due to the side effects produced by the process.

 

[zapped]

VV is like driving your car with the cruise control off. As you approach a hill you need to press the gas pedal ( voltage) a tad to keep the speed ( watts) the same. ( as coils age the resistance can change a tad). VW is compared to driving with the cruise control on, as the coils resistance changes the voltage adjusts automatically.
its just a matter of how you look at things I suppose.

I havent touched the voltage on my Provari in over 6 months.

To use your analogy, eventually you learn to drive on roads with no hills.

If you already know what resistance carto, clearo, rba you like then you'll be fine with VV. I buy 100 pre-punched 3.0ohm cartos from Smoktek.com at a time for cost savings and for convenience. Those last me right at 2 years with heavy vaping. VW would be wasted on someone like me.

If you have multiple juice delivery devices with all kinds of different resistances, 1.7 ohm, 2.0. 2.5 etc etc (the hills) then you'll find VW more convenient.

 

[dbugz]

It looks like a lot of people have already summed up the difference, but I remembered that Rip Tripper had just posted up a video on this subject about a week or so ago so I figured I would post it up for you in case it would help. I can't embed videos since I am a new member

youtube.com/watch?v=V5KWyHhb3Z8&list=UUgZd5ygXFoQry9KDGlddSBg&feature=c4-overview

 

[lulu836]

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[YuckMan]

If you change your resistance a lot by switching out cartos and tanks that have different resistances, VW will attempt to adjust your voltage for you to keep the vaping experience the same across the different resistances. If your using VV and switch to a different resistance, you'll have to change the voltage yourself.

 

[tearose50]

IMHO VW is easier to learn--especially if it's a VW only device. Once grooved in on any VV mod, the learning curve is done and it is now simple. Sure, just like wrapping coils, learning how to fill a carto or learning how to drip. All may be simple now.

It seems to me VW naysayers have usually learned VV and often forget the OMG moments when they were first learning. This stuff can be quite complicated, and especially so when there are endless arguments on the minute details between devices as well as VV and VW preferences with a mech subohmer jumping in saying how crazy we all are for using regulated devices.

I like regulated mods. I like my Provape and Evolv Inside ones the best though cheaper alternatives have there place in my collection/arsenal as well. To me VW is more "plug and play" and that just can't be a bad thing. I certainly believe VW is here to stay as an excellent power regulation system and the Provari will live a long life too, with or without so called "upgrades".

 

[Baditude]

If you already know what resistance carto, clearo, rba you like then you'll be fine with VV. I buy 100 pre-punched 3.0ohm cartos from Smoktek.com at a time for cost savings and for convenience. Those last me right at 2 years with heavy vaping. VW would be wasted on someone like me.

If you have multiple juice delivery devices with all kinds of different resistances, 1.7 ohm, 2.0. 2.5 etc etc (the hills) then you'll find VW more convenient.

This!

I've been vaping for almost 2 years and I already know my preferences. All my juice attachments are purchased in a certain resistance range so I don't need variable wattage to make adjustments for me automatically. I switch flavors 3 - 4 times a day, and each one of those flavors may have a different "sweet spot" in voltage, so I'm making adjustments anyway...variable wattage would not help me here either.

I do just fine with "just" variable voltage.

 

[shazyzen]

Provari is certainly a very good choice. Way to go!

When you are ready to look at something different you might want to check out this mod from your area of the world: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-video-reviews/526291-epm-vw-mod-dual-18490-review.html

I understand it to be one very sweet VW mod (as well as the best looking & comfy metal "box" mod I've seen).

And, please check in to this thread when your Provari arrives, so we can share your first impressions.

Thanks Tearose50- I shall check out this VW mod and I'll be sure to check back in to let you know how I find the Provari. Can't wait...

Thanks, everyone else who posted- it's so interesting hearing about peoples preferences. I have learnt a lot more about the differences between VW and VV thanks to your post's. Glad I created a thread. Will do so more often. Happy Days everyone.

 

[shazyzen]

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LoL- I wasn't aware VV vs VW was such a hot topic- Sorry guys. Fascinating stuff all the same!

 

[shazyzen]

If you change your resistance a lot by switching out cartos and tanks that have different resistances, VW will attempt to adjust your voltage for you to keep the vaping experience the same across the different resistances. If your using VV and switch to a different resistance, you'll have to change the voltage yourself.

Thanks YuckMan, You makes a lot of sense, and I like your neat way of summing things up- I'm trying not to write too much when I am on ECF- I tend to waffle on. Sometimes less is more- if you know what I mean. Anyhow I'm getting better at expressing myself with less words- I hope so anyhow.