Volcano digit vs. Purple days comparison

I just had the pleasure of trying out a purple days for a week. A friends unit. I have the Volcano Digit , Just started vaping 10/2010 for the first time. Long time heavy smoker...anywho.

Volcano digit:

-It would take Literally about 20 bowls of the PD to fill up one Volcano easy valve bowl.
-The volcano does a great job, even for a heavy user. Single person or party vape.
-The ease is pretty much a no brainer,and the reliabilty is there. no heat on draw-easy to draw- no curve
-I use about the same amount of herb as smoking.
-I can easily go through 7 grams in 24 hours with my volcano, using decent mids, dried out well-
of course that includes sitting the bag down mostly full a few times and forgetting about it.
-Some say the vapor stays good for hours? After 30 minutes, I just empty the bag and start over. no flavor after sitting. vapor flavor is obviously more airy because of bag, but flavor is still there.
-3 minute warm up- no biggie for home vape
-accurate, adjustable temp...obviously. I tend to set it at 415 f and leave it there

With PD:
-the flavor is there and is pretty rich
-You feel a little heat in mouth using stem only.
- learning curve to draw- a day or 2 should be plenty
-The efficiency is awesome. Have used 5 grams in 48 hours- that is a lot of bowls. 1/2 usage of volcano.
-I have been where I want to be the whole 48 hours, using decent mids, dried out well.
-30 min warmup no big deal since you are supposed to leave it plugged in.
-PD is pretty easy to use, can be used with bong- I havent tried this.....yet
-PD isnt what I would call a party vape, but if everyone has a low tolerance (they only usually take 2-3 hits off joint etc) the PD would still shine.
-PD probably uses less electricity in the long run than the volcano, even though it shuts off.(depending on your usage)
-Reliability and less parts to break.
-Short cord though
-no temp adjustment- I figure you can somewhat control this with your draw speed. its plenty rich for me at 12v as intended, but I warm stem before and after loading, before taking hit. (I'm no expert).
-due to more, smaller bowls, I think you find yourself using less with PD partly because while filling / vaping each bowl, the THC is absorbing. I guess what I am trying to say is ts like an "eating slowly and feeling comfortable and content vs. eating really fast and being really full and miserable." if that makes sense....


volcano is awesome to look at, so is PD. PD is 1/4 cost of volcano. They each stand out in the craftsmanship. PD easliy blends in to any decor, and is much more low key. I would rather take PD out of the house, than carry expensive volcano, even with its padded case. Much cheaper to replace PD, if stolen.

They each have their benefits and drawbacks.....and As every one here says 'to each his own vape".

verdict---I know my volcano is going on the back burner for a while...no pun intended

I am glad you found a vape that better suits your style and needs. Happy Vaping!

I went from the harder hitting EQV to a log vape myself (I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Woodeez unit) and I don't think I will be switching back anytime soon. My WDZ is just so much more efficient then the EQV and is ready all the time and is low key...its just great overall. If I live by myself or had a dedicated vaping lounge and could spend money on herb, I'd have the EQV or Volcano in an instant. But the reality is I can't spend lots on meds, I need to be low key about my medicating and the log vapes do those well.

But I am stoked to try out my new vapo bowl. That thing is just going to be hella awesome with the peers.

Its always fun to try out something new =) I cant wait to get the next one

Man, this thread is exactly what im thinkin lol i want to get a volcano, but i read so much about the PD that it sounds great

I got the PA for the magic flight launch box, but something about the PD is drawing me in lol, maybe the leaving it on 24/7 thing is what i like, come home from work real fast pack a mini bowl and vape away!

Can anyone comapre this with a magic flight? I know its prob stupid to ask, but i like what germinator just wrote up!

finchrock24 said:

But I am stoked to try out my new vapo bowl. That thing is just going to be hella awesome with the peers.

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Make sure you remove the steel screen from the heat diffuser before you use it.

My volcano isn't all that wasteful, I don't believe. I think alot of people overestimate what they need to fill the bowl with, it doesn't need to be three inches of herb, just a light layer. About 4 heaping or 5 normal sized lotus scoops and you have 4 to 5 bags with 4-5 good sized inhalations each, with actually a pretty reasonable vapor-to-air ratio. I actually used the cano last night for the first time in a long time because some people came over and I didn't want them handling glass because we were already pretty shitfaced.

What could you possibly want for your cano classic? haha maybe we can do a trade, seems like you got all though lol

Modnote: Please, No selling or soliciting items on the forum.

I am sure the volcano could be more efficient than I am with it. The thing is though, The log does a great job at extracting everything out of a reeeeeealy tinny bit. I never thought I would get a big hit out of such a small amount, then still be able to get a little more. the cano isnt going anywhere, but it is back in the case =) Also, MFLB with PA is next on my list, when its time.

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The log does a great job at extracting everything out of a reeeeeealy tinny bit. I never thought I would get a big hit out of such a small amount, then still be able to get a little more.

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Yeah, it's really hard to fathom unless you've actually vaped out of one for a time. Even after over 2 years, I'm still kind of amazed.

Log vapes are really great, baseline vapes for one or two-person use, IMO. Considering their cost (and the cost of meds) you may as well just buy one. You won't have any difficulty selling or trading it away if it's not for you but chances are high that you won't want to let go of it. Miserly use of meds, highly durable build, simplicity as well as elegance and cleanliness in use, good flavor, stealth, ease of maintenance... hard not to like em. And when your fancy vape is broken or otherwise out of order, the dependable log just keeps producing vapor. Gee maybe I should go into writing ad copy?

Volcano is back out. I enjoy hitting PD while volcano warms up

The Volcano can never stay in storage for long.

elmomuzz said:

The Volcano can never stay in storage for long.

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I totally feel you there!!!

And I will confirm what Charlie said: a 100% explotation of the Cano's extraction powers leads to a better conclusion in terms of its "efficiency": I can do 5 balloons out of a .15 g. of MJ (my ballons are like 70 cm: 7 to 8 inhales with respectful air/vape ratio!).

I will also repeat my question on the similar thread (in the "Ask FC" section) created by SFLD:
Are you planning to use concentrates/hash/oils?

All you log vape users, please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it a mess (clogging screens & stems for example) to use frequently concentrates with the log type vapes?

I would not use concentrates in a PD.

elmomuzz said:

The Volcano can never stay in storage for long.

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I loaned mine out about 6 months ago. I need to go get it.

I'm probably one of the few people that didn't like the pd when I owned one because of one simple aspect, the draw. Even after experimenting with different methods I found that in the end it's always going to take some milkshake like effort to get vapor and I just didn't care for it. Depending on a number of factors sometimes it would take more or less effort to draw through the pd stem, and yes I was doing everything correctly in terms of grind, clean screens, loose pack, etc. For that reason and that reason only I'm saving up for a cano hoping that I'll like the bag style. If I don't like the cano's bag method I'll probably go back the combustion.

I'm probably one of the few people that didn't like the pd when I owned one because of one simple aspect, the draw.

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yes, the draw is a factor it doesnt get any easier than the volcano, IMO. I think the bag style better suits people with less lung / drawing capacity...

I have strong lungs but hate the PD draw. Way to stiff. I feel like I'm popping my ears trying to get a good toke.

The Volcano is great in that regard. It requires no more breathing effort then taking a normal breath.

For me, I've found that a loooong slooow draw directly into the lungs works MUCH better than trying to suck on it like a milk shake thru a straw. Done in this way, there is very little resistance at all. And if you take out the clip from the stems it doubles the air flow.

No clip in my stem. It's cold and dry and I keep my stuff outside so it grinds pretty fine. I think this is working against me.

Ok, forget the clip idea. If you are feeling like you are popping your ears trying to get a good toke, than you are either:

Packing your stem too tight.
The grind is too fine
or
You are drawing too fast and hard.

It's user error. Now granted, there is less air being pumped through the bowl, but if used correctly, that restriction should not pose a problem. Is it totally restrictive free like a bag vape, or to a bit lesser degree with a whip based vape? Nope, but then, for most, if used correctly, it's a non-issue.

But what is also true, is that it will not provide the HUGE hits that a whip based vape is capable of, nor will it provide a totally unrestrictive hit like a bag vape will provide. But then, this is one of the reasons why vapes of this design are so damn efficient in that they provide small, measured doses. If this is not what you want (and not everybody does), than a vape like the PD is not for you.

i've had my pd for over a year and have mastered the packing and draw. for my tastes i still find the stem a bit restrictive. i have a friend who made some stems with a wider plastic part and bigger hole that allieviates the problem somewhat. still, i'm considering switching to a bag vape to render the draw a non-issue.

I've loaned my PD to a friend and am using the OCD. It's more to my liking.

It's hard to imagine anything being better than a Volcano Digital Vaporizer. However, I haven't actually tried a Purple Days yet, so my opinion doesn't really count for much. lol

So is the taste more flavorful on the PD versus the VD? That would be very important to me.

VaporNation said:

It's hard to imagine anything being better than a Volcano Digital Vaporizer. However, I haven't actually tried a Purple Days yet, so my opinion doesn't really count for much. lol

So is the taste more flavorful on the PD versus the VD? That would be very important to me.

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By the vary nature of bag vapes, their air to vapor ratio is higher than that in direct draw and whip based vapes, so in this light, yes, the PD is more flavorful.