Thanks guys! Looks like it might not be all that expensive after all.
Yeah, if you stick to the minimum you need it’s not all that expensive, but I think the extras are worth picking up at some point if you can’t right now.
One thing I’d add that I don’t think I mentioned is extra screens. I prefer the double weave titanium screens in the PanHead and ShovelHead bowls, but the others will work fine too, the standard ones are just not as rigid or durable and they may let some small bits of flower through. The double weaves last a long time for me (I haven’t had to get rid of one yet in like 6 months of use, just clean in the bowl with iso).
Here’s the bare minimum you need to get started
Enail with proper size coil
Showerhead kit linked above (as mentioned you don’t have to get the coil cover but it is nice)
Bowl
Carb cap (definitely recommended)
Some sort of stand (be it home made or bought)
Bong (if you don’t already have one)
If you keep it to just the bare minimum it is pretty affordable.
I like having the carb cap too but for flower only users, unless you really want the extra restriction, it’s definitely an optional part in my opinion.
Other than restriction, to me the main difference seems to be that vapor production starts faster, but upping the coil temp also has this effect for me.
I bet there are great advantages of using lower temps on your enail controllers (a lot of talk on this forum) but I personally don't see the appeal. If I have to run my showerhead at 700 because my coil is a lil loose versus someone who runs it at 600 (with a snug coil), what is the difference if our showerhead is ultimately running at the same temp?
One reason some might point out is longevity of the coil running at higher temps, but I have never had a coil die on me (sometimes leave on 24/7 for days). Can you guys explain why it is important to you (not trying to be a smartass, but curious)?
Running at a higher temp is using more power, generating more heat, and putting more heat into the air. The difference may not be huge, but if you run it 24/7 I think a more efficient use of the energy you’re putting into it is desirable.
It might not be enough reason for a flower user to buy a VRod and replace a ShowerHead, but maybe enough reason to buy a VRod over a ShowerHead as a new user.
For concentrate users though, it’s a little different. More efficient heat transfer should mean that you get the dish temps you want at a lower coil temp, and you still get the flower to a higher temp. This should work better for double deckers.
Anyone with a VRod want to add to that or tell me if I’m wrong about any of it?
