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Status 5/25: Evolv 1A charge board, Smok TCT, more new

Current XPV lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 4-6 business days from payment.

New items!

TCTAdded a few new items to stock, all of which are included in the HELLO2015 free domestic shipping special.

Smoktech TCT Temperature Control Tank w/ Ni200 coils

Smoktech TCT-N2 Ni200 nickel coils (5-pack)

Evolv 1A Micro-USB Charging Board

Kangertech Subtank Mini RBA Deck

YiHI SX350J deal gets better!

YiHi SX350J overviewWe now provide the YiHi 9v balance charging board for series battery installations PLUS one free MMT 1A charge board with each board purchase. Buy now here:

YiHi SX350J 60w/120w temperature control board

Nickel Cartomizers price reduced

Carto laser engravingDon’t forget to check out our exclusive Ni200 cartomizers! We have lowered the cost of all packages and the Free Domestic Shipping code applies. Check here:

Protovapor Ni200 Nickel 510 Cartomizers — EXCLUSIVE!

Protovapor newsletter launch

This is a long overdue feature, but if you would like to receive our status updates and possibly other offers via e-mail, please subscribe to our newsletter via the form on the right. This will also be a checkbox on checkout. We are planning to also send out a one-time opt-in e-mail request, so please disregard if you have already subscribed.

Sale continues

SALE!It’s still May! The following products are discounted (or even further discounted if they were already on sale):

Vapor Shark rDNA 40w mod

Vapor Shark DNA40 mod

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Evolv DNA 40D large screen (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Kangertech Nickel Subtank OCC Coils (5-pack) — Permanent price drop!

Evolv DNA 25D (retail box)

XPV DNA-30D

Aspire Nautilus/Nautilus Mini Tank Clearomizer Kits

Kangertech Subtank Mini/Nano Clearomizer Kits

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

The HELLO2015 code for Free Domestic Shipping still applies to nickel/temperature control related products, and any items ordered along with them are also included.

 

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Status 5/8: YiHi SX350J boards and Vapor Sharks in stock

Current XPV lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 3-5 business days from payment.

YiHI SX350J boards in stock!

YiHi SX350J overviewWe now stock YiHi’s latest board, the SWX350J 60W/120W temperature control board. This is the board that powers the SX Mini M mod. Included in the HELLO2015 Free Domestic Shipping coupon code. Buy now here:

YiHi SX350J 60w/120w temperature control board

CHARGE BOARD SPECIAL! For each SX350J board you order, we will include FREE one MMT 1A charge board!

Vapor Shark mods shipping NOW

Vapor Shark DNAIf you prefer the small box mod form factor, we have you covered with Vapor Shark DNA and rDNA mods, in stock and shipping now. Free Domestic shipping applies.

Vapor Shark rDNA 40w mod

Vapor Shark DNA40 mod

Nickel Cartomizers ongoing

Carto laser engravingDon’t forget to check out our exclusive Ni200 cartomizers! We have lowered the cost of the variety pack and the Free Domestic Shipping code applies. For full information check here:

Protovapor Ni200 Nickel 510 Cartomizers — EXCLUSIVE!

Sale continues

SALE!We’re holding sale prices over to May! The following products are discounted (or even further discounted if they were already on sale):

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Evolv DNA 40D large screen (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Evolv DNA 25D (retail box)

XPV DNA-30D

Aspire Nautilus/Nautilus Mini Tank Clearomizer Kits

Kangertech Subtank Mini/Nano Clearomizer Kits

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

The HELLO2015 code for Free Domestic Shipping still applies to nickel/temperature control related products, and any items ordered along with them are also included.

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Status 4/22: Nickel cartomizers! Plus Atlantis temp coils, GCTs, more

Current XPV lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 7-9 business days from payment.

Introducing Protovapor Ni200 Nickel Cartomizers

Carto laser engravingThis is a project we started last year, and it was on the ropes a few times, but we finally got it done. We are happy to announce, to our knowledge, the world’s first Ni200 cartomizers, for use with temperature controlling devices that use nickel wire. Check them out for full information here:

Protovapor Ni200 Nickel 510 Cartomizers — EXCLUSIVE!

Smoktech GCT tanks and Ni200 coils available

Smoktech GCT Gimlet Cloud TankWe were impressed with these tanks, especially for the price. Best part is they come with a couple of nickel coils, ready to dive right into the world of temperature control. These will also be added to the HELLO2015 Free Domestic Shipping coupon code.

Smoktech GCT Gimlet Cloud Tank w/ Ni200 coils

Smoktech VCT/GCT Ni200 nickel coils (5-pack)

Aspire Atlantis coils available

Nickel (Ni200) coils for Aspire Atlantis tanks have finally been released. We have put them up for sale however please note they are expected to start shipping on 4/24/15, Friday. Shipping now! These are also added to the HELLO2015 Free Domestic Shipping coupon code.

Atlantis Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

April Sale continues

SALE!It’s still April, so the sale is still on! The following products are discounted (or even further discounted if they were already on sale):

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Evolv DNA 40D large screen (retail box) DNA40D.COM Added!

Evolv DNA 25D (retail box)

XPV DNA-30D

Aspire Nautilus/Nautilus Mini Tank Clearomizer Kits

Kangertech Subtank Mini/Nano Clearomizer Kits

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

The HELLO2015 code for Free Domestic Shipping still applies to nickel/temperature control related products, and any items ordered along with them are also included.

Advocacy break

Protovapor is heavily involved in local advocacy against government overregulation. Please visit the website of Hawaii Vapers United and pitch in if you can.

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Status 4/1: April Not-Foolin’ sale, stuff

Current XPV lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 5-7 business days from payment.

April Sale

SALE!Let’s kick off Q2 with a sale! The following products are discounted (or even further discounted if they were already on sale):

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box) DNA40D.COM

Evolv DNA 25D (retail box)

XPV DNA-30D

Aspire Nautilus/Nautilus Mini Tank Clearomizer Kits

Kangertech Subtank Mini/Nano Clearomizer Kits

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

The HELLO2015 code for Free Domestic Shipping still applies to nickel/temperature control related products, and any items ordered along with them are also included.

Large screen DNA40 boards back in!

2015-03-24 17.22.11These have the latest firmware from Evolv that has the following changes:

  • Addition of “atty lock” feature that disables refinement/automatic temperature calibration
  • Addition of screen-clearing programming that minimizes screen glitching (we still test all boards for screen glitches)
  • Recalibration of the battery meter to show a more gradual decline
  • Fixing of the “TP-off in Celsius mode” bug

Order here: Evolv DNA 40D large screen (retail box) DNA40D.COM

New product(s)!

2015-02-26 17.31.17We have a new charger board in stock, the 1A MMT micro USB charger board. This board operates similarly to other charging boards including the Evolv charge board, with a 1 amp output maximum. We recommend using with a 1A or higher USB port/wall charger. These boards are smaller than the Evolv board.

We have Smoktech GCT tanks and Ni200 coils incoming, we will announce when those arrive. We may have another product or two coming, maybe even original products …

Blemish case options for XPV

We have added the option to select slight-blemish XPV cases in many colors which we may not have available in unblemished cases. Purchasing these cases gives a significant discount while giving full functionality. Blemishes are relatively minor dings under or discolorations in the anodization. Over the production run we have accumulated many cases that did not pass our stringent QC, but they are perfectly functional and really look just fine.

DNA25 for XPV Mini

We will be building XPV Minis in the future with the DNA25 temperature control board. It works quite well in the form factor. This has allowed a price reduction as well.

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Status 2/16: DNA 25D available! Also Subtanks and nickel OCC coils

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 10-12 business days from payment.

Shipping delay

There is no additional shipping delay at this time.

DNA 25D now in stock

DNA-25D retail boxEvolv has released a 25w version of its revolutionary temperature protecting board, the DNA-25D is the lowest cost way to get into the Evolv temperature experience. It is also included in our HELLO2015 free shipping promotion.

Evolv DNA 25D (retail box)

Kangertech Subtanks in stock with nickel OCC coils

Subtank nanoWe have added kanger Mini and Nano subtanks to stock, along with nickel prebuilt OCC coil heads. At this time this is the highest vapor volume setup available using prebuilt nickel coils. These tanks are highly regarded and coupled with Evolv’s temperature protection technology offer an easy path to a remarkable vape experience!

Kangertech Subtank mini/nano

Kangertech Ni200 OCC heads

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Status 1/25: Into the new year

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 7-10 business days from payment.

Shipping delay

There is an additional shipping delay for XPV orders of 3-4 days.

Not down with the sickness

Teal blue/alumide XPV-DNA40DYou may notice that the lead times and shipping delays have gone in the wrong direction. That’s because the flu did a number on our operation this month and eliminated our grand plan to eliminate the shipping delay and reduce lead times. We’ve been working flat out to catch up ever since. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but as it’s tax season now, we decided it was better to raise the times so no one is given false hope.

DNA-40D large screen boards are available!

DNA40D large screenThese went up a while ago without announcement and we are actually almost out of our first batch, awaiting restock. But the large-screen version of the DNA-40D is available for purchase. These boards and the latest small-screen DNA-40D boards are in our experience now as reliable out of the box as the previous DNAs are. Our additional fire testing should further ensure this.

Free shipping continues!

We are continuing to offer free shipping on the following DNA40D.COM items. Use the coupon code HELLO2015 on checkout and select Free Shipping. International customers, while shipping cannot be free, we are offering the lower-cost International First Class option, contact us.

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box)

Evolv DNA 40D large screen (retail box)

Evolv Micro-USB Charging Board

Nautilus Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

Aspire Nautilus tanks now available!

Since we offer Nautilus TSC coils we figured we should offer the tanks as well. Click here:

Aspire Nautilus/Nautilus Mini Tank Clearomizer Kits

Meet the new blue

Royal Blue, Teal Blue, Ice BlueOur latest batch of cases included some teal blue cases (pictured above), which sits between the Ice Blue and Royal Blue options offered before. Pictured here is a comparison of the blues, from left to right: Royal Blue, Teal Blue, and Ice Blue.

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Status 12/20: Special! Free shipping on selected items

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 5-9 business days from payment. We hope to announce a lower lead time later this week.

Shipping delay

There is an additional shipping delay for XPV orders of 2-3 days. We expect to have this delay eliminated this week.

Free shipping special!

LightsWe wish all of our customers a happy holiday season, and bid farewell to 2014 with a free domestic shipping special on the following items, which will ship starting Monday 12/22. Use coupon code BYE2014. International customers, while shipping cannot be free, we will be offering a discount, contact us.

Evolv DNA 40D (retail box)

Evolv Micro-USB Charging Board

Nautilus Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

KangerTech Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

Speaking of DNA-40D

We plan to carry the DNA-40D full-time for the foreseeable future to spread the gospel of  Temperature Control to the masses. We appreciate any and all referrals, and we have the easy shorthand domain DNA40D.COM which will take visitors directly to our DNA-40D page. If you need more than 5 boards contact us and we can make a deal!

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Status 12/10: Nautilus TSC coils in! Plus things

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 5-9 business days from payment. Please see the shipping delay below.

Shipping delay

There is an additional shipping delay for XPV orders of 2-3 days. We continue to work to eliminate the added delay. We thank you again for your patience!

Aspire Nautilus TSC coils in!

Aspire Nautilus TSC CoilsWe have just gotten in a shipment of Vapor Shark’s Aspire Nautilus TSC temperature sensing coils for DNA-40D! These are for Nautilus and Nautilus mini tanks, and they work very well. Purchase them here:

Nautilus Temperature Sensing Coils (5-pack)

If you have an XPV order in and would like to add these or anything to the order, please Contact Us for more info. Include your Order Number.

Kanger temperature coils coming

We have Kanger universal-style temperature sensing coils (Aerotank, Protank 3, etc., see item when it is posted for full compatibility list) on the way and should be posting them by the end of the week.

Latest-version DNA-40D boards in!

Switchable temp unitsWe have received some stock of the latest (revision 4) DNA-40D boards which includes switching between F and C temperature units! We continue to test each board before shipping, including firing an actual atomizer repeatedly, but we are finding few issues with this revision. Evolv has been working hard to address any reliability issues, though that affects us most of all as our QC testing has caught most issues.

XPV cases restocking

We are in the process of restocking case colors. We have matte black, grey, red and royal blue coming. ETA 1-2 days.

Shipping software and procedural updates

We have recently changed our shipping software and certain procedures, so if you have ordered from us before, the emails you receive and the way you receive them may now be different. In addition we may have some “construction dust” type of issues as we figure out the best way to use the new tools to serve you. If you receive any confusing communications from us, please Contact Us for clarification. We remain committed to providing great service for our customers past, present and future.

LG 18650HE4 battery added

LG HE4We have received a shipment of LG’s latest high drain battery, the HE4. We will be offering them in place of the LG HE2 battery in the future. They can also be purchased separately.

LG 18650 HE4 2500mAh 20A battery

A note about stock

In order to maintain a consistent level of service, we stock controllable quantities of items and restock with small quantities often. So if an item or option is out of stock on a given day, check back within a day or two.

 

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Status 11/25: Out of the darkness

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 4-7 business days from payment. Please see the shipping delay below.

Shipping delayLightbulb

Unfortunately a power outage Monday cost us a day of production, so our shipping delay rises to 2-3 days. We have also adjusted the lead time above to make sure we set expectations correctly. We are working to eliminate the delay and reduce lead time again, but we continue to spend a lot of time on quality control and customer service for existing owners. We thank you again for your patience!

Version 3 DNA40 boards are in

As of 11/13/14, the retail box DNA40 boards we have are Version 3 boards (the latest version). We also fire test each board before shipping, with a nickel atomizer and at several wattages and temperatures.

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Status 11/4: Quality control is our game

Current lead time

Estimated lead time for XPV orders 3-5 business days from payment. We are announcing a shipping delay, see below.

Shipping delay

As of this posting, we unfortunately have about a 1-2 day shipping delay on top of the lead time for XPV devices. As this is a groundbreaking new product and we are early in the first production run, quality control testing requires more time than previous devices and as a result it takes significantly longer to complete each unit. Our method has allowed us to catch most issues before the units are shipped, and as a result we have a low user problem rate, which we feel is worth taking the extra time for. However, this has put us behind schedule by a couple of days. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

As before shipping delays apply to all unshipped orders from the time of announcement.