Arizer Solo

[m0sh]

^^ You guys can also get the wood stem for better results as well

For more on PVHES and Wood stem read my reivew : http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/arizer-solo.3833/page-298#post-244740

Perhaps I can revise the taste issue, I do notice that the wood stem can get harsher for my girl but for me its good and I have no problems.

 

[musicisevil]

On a side note I got an email from Andre (at http://verdampftnochmal.de/ ) that he will soon stock some 'variable' power supplies
capable of changing power to either charge the solo or run it for use. I will update once I have more info on this. Anyone have any info on the power requirements for charging and for using the solo when
plugged in? Sorry if this has already been answered (only on page 193 so I still have some catching up to do!!)
K.

It seems the solo uses two different currents(?) one for charging and one for operation. Mine is currently out of reach, but they are clearly labeled on the bottom of my unit. I feel like its 8v and 16v though that is just a guess. At some point people were talking about using a psone game console adaptor for use while charging, but they encountered overheating and melted units. I assume this is because that particular adaptor provided the higher current, allowing the unit to charge and be used, but lacking the ability to "know" the different power requirements.
Welcome to the forums. Did you get to the page with the double capacity DIY battery replacements yet?? I'd love your take on those! Also, the stock solo stems will fit snugly into a 14mm joint without any doing. Also most male pinky fingers will get stuck in 14mm. I didn't look at your pics (XexternallinksX), but if you are using washcloths and rubberbands to make a seal between the solo stem and your water pipe it is probably an 18mm joint

 

[kingofnull]

Like m0sh said, the stems start to fit easier over time.

The draw can be very restrictive. You can pull the stem slightly instead of inserting it fully of you can wiggle the stem to see which way let's in the most air. But really, the best solution is to buy an Ed's wood stem, a PVHES or dremel your own.

Got the solo this morning (model number M1A380XXXX), could also smell a light taste of robo fart.
Another problem is the really strong air restriction, in my opinion thats for sure not normal. Any ideas what i can do to get less air restriction? Its also very hard to put the stem (a four hole one) into the heating chamber. Im a little disappointed...

 

[Tweek]

Just tried out the PVHES Turbo crooked stem and wow, what a difference! So much smoother...the other stem didn't bother me cause it reminded me of the pax, but this is a real luxury. Nice work PV!

 

[mvapes]

Just tried out the PVHES Turbo crooked stem and wow, what a difference! So much smoother...the other stem didn't bother me cause it reminded me of the pax, but this is a real luxury. Nice work PV!

What exactly does it mean "turbo" - I look on the website but it doesn't really show an accurate picture.

 

[Frederick McGuire]

A regular stem has a "glass screen" with 4 holes in it.
A turbo stem has this glass screen bored out so that there is 1 big hole with a lip to Hold a steel mesh screen.

EDIT:
Wow, just noticed this thread is 400 pages

 

[m0sh]

A regular stem has a "glass screen" with 4 holes in it.
A turbo stem has this glass screen bored out so that there is 1 big hole with a lip to Hold a steel mesh screen.

EDIT:
Wow, just noticed this thread is 400 pages

And to think my stem reviews are 102 pages away... lol this is the most popular vape perhaps?

 

[stickstones]

^^^

This vape is quietly becoming a monster hit.

 

[JDR]

Hello,
I do not know if I am allowed to post to this forum as I am only on page 181 after about a month of reading! I for one agree
with others that this is far too long. I approve (like my approval was needed!!) of the wiki though.
I have had my solo for about 3 weeks now and like it quite a bit coming from the iolite. I got fed up with the noise of the thing.
I do find the 'oven' to be on the small side and this means I reload quite often. I also find the vapor quite hot and dry leading to
coughing fits. K.

Hey kigrass,

As crazy as it sounds for this no-brainer black-coke-can, after owning it for 6 months or so, I'm still tweaking my method. You can just turn it on and get fat vapor. But learning the speed of your airflow pull turns out to be an important way to protect heat from slamming the back of your throat. I'm a singer and have thought a lot on this topic. A water pipe is surely the right way to cool the vapor, get bigger hits without coughing, and be able to blast the herbs with hotter vapor without burning (really it's almost impossible to burn with the solo if the herb doesn't touch the heating element

Long and short, I ran into the same issues when I first got my solo and thought I required a water pipe and I do use one all the time. But I've recently been surprised that I really don't have any issues at all with too much heat on the throat. Of course, there is the run of the mill issue that folks have in which the vapor continues to expand in the lung giving a bigger hit than expected. Important points.

1) Priming the herbs with heat prior to each pull (say for 10-15 seconds and then blow that out prior to the hit).
2) Using a slow steady hit that only builds up to the point that you might get to much heat and then manually keeping it below there with your airflow.
3) Lift up your stem. if you feel things getting hot, lift up your stem like the log vapers do (find a video of their method on a water-piece. Lifting the stem is vital to being able to control the heat and make the herbs last.

You may find that after using the solo with the water piece (which is awesome btw) for a while you'll find yourself drifting back to going without. Why would you want to go without? Flavor and less filtration of the valuable vapor you are producing. And if you don't have one in the mail... you must (must) (haveto) get one of Ed's stems for portability and general awesomeness.

JDR

EDIT: Oh and Ed's stems double as a 14mm male adapter.

 

[m0sh]

^^^

This vape is quietly becoming a monster hit.

And it should be!
Honestly when I was in Amsterdam I shared it with so many...but I could have gotten high with even 2 more people...clouds after clouds....I need same quality of weed lol /;

oh btw I emailed Arizer today, I really want to retail it in Israel...there is a large crowd of medical users who are using volcano's ... this could be the ultimate answer...

 

[mvapes]

My favorite piece - huge hit in my house.

 

[Dreamerr]

I had huge issues with draw and now have virtually none. Maybe this thing needs to be broken in who knows. I do know my first unit that had a bad battery was also harder to draw from the get go. This one was easier since the day I got it. I do lift the stem but can still draw with it down all the way unlike the first one where I was sucking my brains out the little I have left.

 

[mmenzie]

just came back from lunch to find a small box at my desk with an air label sticker on it....... yes it is my PVHES GonG!!!!! wasn't even expecting it today so thumbs up for the fast delivery!!! and the Doritos with the french (i think) writing on it just icing on the cake!!!

 

[Monti]

the air restriction is really a f.. joke, instead of vaping i a can better suck my own finger
In my opinion thats a defective design, put the stem about 200 times into the heating chamber to wear it out...nothing happens.

 

[smokum]

Something sounds complete WRONG in your experience Monti. Either defective or user error ?

Hope you get it worked out

 

[stickstones]

the air restriction is really a f.. joke, instead of vaping i a can better suck my own finger
In my opinion thats a defective design, put the stem about 200 times into the heating chamber to wear it out...nothing happens.

Well, that's clearly an exageration! How does it work for you when you tip the stem slightly? I get a little better airflow this way.

 

[Monti]

Well, that's clearly an exageration! How does it work for you when you tip the stem slightly? I get a little better airflow this way.

At the moment its nearly not possible to get an airflow if the stem sticks complete in the heating chamber. Also tried it "slightly" like you said, for sure its better, but i can`t believe that this should be the "normal" airflow.

@smokum
I dont think that this is an user error, i read 200 pages in this thread and watched nearly 20 videos concerning the solo.

 

[stickstones]

how new is it and have you contacted arizer? does it work the same with all the stems you got with it?

 

[Monti]

how new is it and have you contacted arizer? does it work the same with all the stems you got with it?

got the solo this morning and all stems work the same.

 

[Harry]

Hey guys, I got the arizer about a month ago, it was working fine until it refused to charge. When I plug the charger in to the Solo, levels 1-3 start blinking, and it won't charge.

Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? Replace the battery? Send it back to Arizer?

Thanks.

 

[HSIHP]

got the solo this morning and all stems work the same.

I would say give it some time. I had some pretty bad flow restriction until about the middle of the second week with it (about 15-20 stems). Now the air flow is pretty awesome and I love my Solo even more.

 

[JDR]

At the moment its nearly not possible to get an airflow if the stem sticks complete in the heating chamber. Also tried it "slightly" like you said, for sure its better, but i can`t believe that this should be the "normal" airflow.

@smokum
I dont think that this is an user error, i read 200 pages in this thread and watched nearly 20 videos concerning the solo.

For a proper diagnosis, you need to give us info like this:

What temp do you use? How much do you put in and how much do you pack it? How hard do you pull and for how long? Do you prime your herb once every few hits?

It's just not going to pull like DBV or other convection vapes or for that matter like a normal combustion pipe. Yes, with the unmodded stock stems jammed down to the bottom and held there might feel hard to pull through at times. But even the tightest fitting stem has enough air to work with on a normally functioning unit. The fact that non-techie people who have never vaped were able to use it when I've handed it their way at a party.

So, again... we are down to malfunction or user error. That said, it just might not be your thing. The pull is what it is. No need to try to like something that isn't up your alley.

JDR

EDIT: I keep wanting to bring up Ed's stems in my posts. I'm becoming like those cloud guys who bring it up all the time. But prior to bailing on the solo, get the cheapest stem Ed makes, and might get better results. You have to pull steadily, but there seems to be only moderate (but in my mind dependable) drag.. partially from semi-packed herb.

 

[stickstones]

good points, JDR...also, how fine you grind matters. It's rather unlikely you got a faulty unit, but quite probable that you got two stems that are too tight.

Do you have any prior experience with vaporizers?

 

[Tweek]

Did you place a screen in there by any chance Monti?

 

[JDR]

At the moment its nearly not possible to get an airflow if the stem sticks complete in the heating chamber. Also tried it "slightly" like you said, for sure its better, but i can`t believe that this should be the "normal" airflow.

@smokum
I dont think that this is an user error, i read 200 pages in this thread and watched nearly 20 videos concerning the solo.

So, no herb in the chamber and you can't pull at all...as in the feeling you get when you suck on a straw and put your finger over the end? Or can you pull some?

JDR