Possible Broken Provari?

[scs]

Hi everyone,

I'm having a terrible time trying to get a decent PV.  First I get Vamo issues and now this.

Just purchased a second-hand Provari V2 and unfortunately I can't get it to power on.  There is no flash of red from the button upon battery insertion, 10 presses isn't doing anything. Completely dead.

I have tried 5 different fully charged CGR18650CH's but to no avail.  One of these batteries is brand new.

I looked around and noticed these batteries are highly recommended for the Provari so I assume they are a nipple top and not a flat top (as they look flat but with a nipple).

Also, I can only find one case of a Provari not powering up and this was because they guy was dropping the battery in, which made the positive pin move up.  Now I don't have any rattle with a battery in but this screen is definitely not central in the window.  It also looks like the red light inside the button is slightly off-centre.  Is anybody else's like this?

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Steve.

[Perpetua]

Hi Steve . . . I've popped your thread onto the General Board, as it's a bit advanced for New Members.

Well, it's no secret I've several Provari's . . . but I do only use AW's in them, which is what Provape recommend. Efests are a newer, less hetic cost option, so I'd get either of those to try. Assuming the device was fully functioning when you purchased it?

I've no idea what these CGR18650CH's are I'm afraid.

[DiscoDes]

You need NIPPLE top batteries, flat tops will not work.

[Karma]

Also, make sure the connector is clean and clean the connector on the batteries.

If you have a look inside the Provari you will see the metal pin that the battery connects to. Dip a cotton bud into some 99% isopropyl alcohol and give it a clean. then clean the connectors on the batteries. Leave for 30mins to dry out then try again!

[Perpetua]

Apr 17, 2013 13:29:32 GMT DiscoDes said:

You need NIPPLE top batteries, flat tops will not work.

Ah . . . they're flat topped are they Des. Problem solved then.

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Mine did the same recently and the clean with Alcohol and a cotton bud worked a dream. I only use AW nipple for mine (sounds wrong), I know the others I used to use for my Lavatube didn't work (only discovered that after I excitedly got my Provari and then had to wait two days for some batteries that would work in it )

[scs]

Perpetua Wasn't sure what section I should have posted. Thank you

I purchased it from an AAEC member, just waiting on his reply, but I assume he wouldn't send it broken.

DiscoDes Thanks for the information mate. So are these CGR18650CH's flat top? If you type that battery in to Google, it is a highly recommended battery for Provari.

[DiscoDes]

Apr 17, 2013 13:34:05 GMT Perpetua said:

Apr 17, 2013 13:29:32 GMT DiscoDes said:

You need NIPPLE top batteries, flat tops will not work.

Ah . . . they're flat topped are they Des. Problem solved then.

I have a Provari Mini that you MADE ME BUY remember?!

I use AW IMR's in it with nipple tops, no others will work and it is what provari recommend, you may remember Chris (Kuro) gave me a couple of Trustfire's at Vapefest so could get it going, I keep these as back ups.

[Karma]

Apr 17, 2013 13:36:30 GMT Globalbloke (Tim) said:

Mine did the same recently and the clean with Alcohol and a cotton bud worked a dream. I only use AW nipple for mine (sounds wrong), I know the others I used to use for my Lavatube didn't work (only discovered that after I excitedly got my Provari and then had to wait two days for some batteries that would work in it )

welcome back Tim!

It's amazing what a little clean can do isn't it.  I was having issues with mine even though I had been cleaning the pin, then I read somewhere that I should be cleaning the batteries too.  couldn't believe the muck that was on them and I've had no issues since

[DiscoDes]

Apr 17, 2013 13:36:44 GMT scs said:

Perpetua Wasn't sure what section I should have posted. Thank you

I purchased it from an AAEC member, just waiting on his reply, but I assume he wouldn't send it broken.

DiscoDes Thanks for the information mate. So are these CGR18650CH's flat top? If you type that battery in to Google, it is a highly recommended battery for Provari.

The positive pin is slightly recessed and there is a stop washer within the Provari so if it is a flat top or the nipple is not pronounced enough it will not make contact.

Provari recommend AW IMR's.

[Perpetua]

Apr 17, 2013 13:37:03 GMT DiscoDes said:

Apr 17, 2013 13:34:05 GMT Perpetua said:

Ah . . . they're flat topped are they Des. Problem solved then.

I have a Provari Mini that you MADE ME BUY remember?!

I do indeed Des. You've been grateful ever since I'm sure, along with Blue . . . whose arm I also similarly twisted.


Quite a good day that was.

[Karma]

I'm using 'nipple top' effests in mime with no probs!

[Globalbloke (Tim)]

Apr 17, 2013 13:39:23 GMT Karma said:

Apr 17, 2013 13:36:30 GMT Globalbloke (Tim) said:

Mine did the same recently and the clean with Alcohol and a cotton bud worked a dream. I only use AW nipple for mine (sounds wrong), I know the others I used to use for my Lavatube didn't work (only discovered that after I excitedly got my Provari and then had to wait two days for some batteries that would work in it )

welcome back Tim!

It's amazing what a little clean can do isn't it.  I was having issues with mine even though I had been cleaning the pin, then I read somewhere that I should be cleaning the batteries too.  couldn't believe the muck that was on them and I've had no issues since

Fanks Karma (you can read all about why I haven't been here in members). Yes, I got through quite a few cotton buds, amazing how much crud was in there!!

[lobeydosser]

I didn't think that ProVaris took 18650 batteries. I use an 18490 in mine.

[Karma]

Apr 17, 2013 13:42:34 GMT lobeydosser said:

I didn't think that ProVaris took 18650 batteries. I use an 18490 in mine.

Only with an extension cap