Provari (again) ...Ohms

[Super-Shiny]

Been reading around as you do and have noticed quite a few discussions saying that the Provari is better used for high ohms like 2.4 too 3 ohms due to the booster circuit and other things, the only info from provari itself i have found is this: www.provape.com/v/faq.htm

Is there a preferred atomizer to use with the ProVari?

Yes, we recommend using a higher resistance atomizer. This will give you the most voltage options. For Cartomizers we prefer the 3.0ohm and for Atomizers High Voltage 2.8-3.2 ohm work best.

Low Resistance - Low resistance atomizers/cartomizers are not the best to use, they will limit the voltage options that you can go up to. Also note that as a atomizer heats up, their resistance drops. When they get dry the resistance also drops. If you have your voltage set higher and the resistance drops, it will cause the E1,E2 errors.

When using a higher resistance atomizer you will be able to dial up the voltage into the higher ranges and have more room for the atomizer resistance to move around without getting into the limits of the device or driving the atomizer into a very low range or short.

With this chart that makes no sense to me   : www.provape.com/v/images/attyrange.pdf

[Greg]

I thought max output of a provari was 15 watts, therefore if you wanted to vape at max output a 2.4 ohm coil would be just the job. At 3 ohms you'd only manage 12 watts

As I vape at around 8 watts then 1.8 ohms is fine. I've experienced the E1 E2 errors with a 1.2 ohm coil.

[Bluefish]

Don't know about the chart, but the theory makes sense

[Perpetua]

May 12, 2014 18:45:11 GMT Super-Shiny said:

Been reading around as you do

I don't.

Anything very low resistance, you'll get an error/low load message with most devices. 1.8ohms and upwards I've never had any problems with.

[Deleted]

I reckon that the info on the Provape site dates back to the early days when most vapers used cartomisers. Even today a standard resistance carto comes in at 2.8 - 3.2 ohms and a low resistance carto at 2.0 - 2.5 ohms.

[maccafan]

The V1 had a 2.5 amp limit if memory serves. I suspect the faq hasn't been updated since as, at the time, a lot of people were unable to use DC cartos.

The V2 and above has an amp limitation of 3.5 amps so goes upto 14.5 watts.

[Deleted]

May 12, 2014 19:00:52 GMT Greg said:

I thought max output of a provari was 15 watts, therefore if you wanted to vape at max output a 2.4 ohm coil would be just the job. At 3 ohms you'd only manage 12 watts

As I vape at around 8 watts then 1.8 ohms is fine. I've experienced the E1 E2 errors with a 1.2 ohm coil.

I could have sworn I read somewhere months ago that the best coil resistance on a provari is 1.6 or 1.8 I can't remember which but sure I read it. Needless to say I daily use 2.0 ohm coils on aeros.