First, this thing is an AMAZING deal, I got it on price match through PuffItUp for $109... So for myself, I've found that if you simply remove the cotton from the included wax/concentrate pod and put your dry herbs in there, it creates a higher percentage of convection with its little feet creating additional space from the heat source. This also saves on having to buy the overpriced baskets/screens for other devices. I'm not knocking that method, this is just a good option to avoid spending $20 on other baskets/screens.
Also highly recommend simply using inexpensive 1/2" screens to replace the original one in the mouthpiece that has just a few holes and clogs easily. In conjunction with using the included pod, the only thing that has to be cleaned is that top screen itself. It has so much airflow you only have to clean it rarely, maybe every 10 sessions by just scraping it while still warm and ball that into your flower for next session. Using the included pod does take up a good third or so of the the available space, so you can put in a very small amount or fill it fairly loosely to maintain airflow. For multi-session portability, go ahead and fill the main chamber AND the pod for a 2nd load, but the more you use the main compartment without the pod means you will have to clean out the bottom of the main chamber. Also replace that original bottom chamber screen with one of the 1/2" screens there to improve airflow as well... So for only $1.59 for a dozen screens shipped, you can mod yours very cheaply for less cleaning and more airflow. Using the pod, I do 1 session for flavor at 380 and a second at 420 to get most of the good stuff out... Hope this helps!
How often and HOW do you guys clean the CFX? I will use it with the stock screens.
I highly recommend using 1/2" screens to replace the stock setup in the mouthpiece. If not, you will have to soak that round metal piece in alcohol quite often. The replacement screens are super cheap and can be scraped easily and rarely clogs. I also recommend using the included concentrate pod for herb, just remove the cotton and it creates more convection over conduction for free and leaves only the top screen to clean.
Question for the masses: Has anyone tried generic cupped/bowled screens for the mouthpiece? They have 1/2" around with a 1/4" deep cup pre-made on eBay
HERE and also ones for "Crystal" pipes
HERE that look even more refined with a deeper 0.3" deep cup and finally
THESE look like are good quality but maybe too fine mesh and will clog quickly? Maybe an interesting option over the ERB or whatever... (I hope clean, affiliate-free links are OK for reference?)
