The HI

Second that big time Bio, love my HI! I plan on getting another one once i get some extra doh, anyone wanna buy a CRZ?

To anyone that owns a HI, have any of you tried vaping any types of concentrates/ honey oils with cotton?

Such as Vitolo does here: http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m580/VitoloVaporizes/?action=view&current=RockZapforHashOil.mp4

With the higher temps of the HI would combustion of the cotton be an issue?
And would the VV solve that problem?

EyeFonez, I know Alan has used this method before. I would imagine at a higher temp, combustion of the cotton is certainly possible, but I'm not sure that the HI would reach that temp. Alan would be the one to answer that. I will say that I do think a vv would be the answer to that problem though.

Yep Eye, it works great! was actually taking some cotton hits just a little bit ago

Does the VV supply get hotter than the traditional non-variable supply? or is the idea to make the HI cooler?

the VV supply gets up to 12 volts, same as the regular power supply

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wow is that the bocote? looks real sweet, i know you will love it

GhostVapor said:

Second that big time Bio, love my HI! I plan on getting another one once i get some extra doh, anyone wanna buy a CRZ?

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I imagine your CRZ is a recent purchase.
And you want to part with it after getting a HI?
Well, that's very interesting! Lol!

Do they reach similar temps?
Is there a particular aspect you prefer about the HI?
GhostVapor.

let the roasting begin!!!! just recieved the slide and a new roasting tube. also i think my sweet spot changed alittle bit.

MarcellusWiley said:

Does the VV supply get hotter than the traditional non-variable supply? or is the idea to make the HI cooler?

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It gets plenty hot at 12V, so the variable supply let's you dial the temp back a bit if you want. I think it's a great option and plan to add one to my purchase.

ilovebOObs said:

wow is that the bocote?

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It certainly looks like the one in the 'ten pin' pic Alan posted.

max if your getting one, bro get the all glass with ss slide its a MUST HAVE !!!!!
i think the vv adapter is a must too imo. a few more $$$ but save you a lot of headaches when your

wow the ss slide with all glass is pure win!!!! tube roasting is awesome!!! tube roasting with bubbler action is nuts, totally different taste and the hit are smoother then ever . i'm in love

Well I am intrigued by the open air design and want to know whats left? and what power supply would be better? the 12volt wall wort or the VV? I plan on using with a nice Zob Bubbler.

ilovebOObs said:

wow is that the bocote? looks real sweet, i know you will love it

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Indeed, that's the bocote.

That is a very beautiful set up you have ilovebOObs. I'm glad you are loving the slide-in tip stainless tubes. They have much better air flow than my thread-on tip design. The versatility with the glass tubes also makes it very nice.

max said:

MarcellusWiley said:

Does the VV supply get hotter than the traditional non-variable supply? or is the idea to make the HI cooler?

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It gets plenty hot at 12V, so the variable supply let's you dial the temp back a bit if you want. I think it's a great option and plan to add one to my purchase.

ilovebOObs said:

wow is that the bocote?

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It certainly looks like the one in the 'ten pin' pic Alan posted.

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Thanks max. The HI can get plenty hot at 12 volts, so it is nice to have control over the voltage which directly relates to temperature.

My variable voltage units are measuring about 12.3 to 12.4 volts at maximum dial setting. My non-variable voltage units are measuring about 12.1 to 12.2 volts. The variable voltage unit should be able to reach just slightly higher temps than the non-variable unit. There is more than adequate voltage available with either power supply. If you will be going to the highest temperature during each roasting session, the non-variable power supply makes more sense. The roasting temperature can just be controlled by mixing room air at the roasting bowl (not fully engaging the HI center tube). The HI units with the built in right angle adapters can accept the variable voltage plus any other straight plug adapter you may have with sufficient amperage. There is a bit more cost, but more versatility.

EyeFonez said:

With the higher temps of the HI would combustion of the cotton be an issue?
And would the VV solve that problem?

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I'm not sure that combustion of the cotton is possible, but I try not to find out. If the cotton is packed into the tip too tightly, there will not be adequate air flow and the heat can build quickly. I always start with a smaller amount of cotton to find the size that works best. The tip of a cotton swab is about the right amount of cotton for a turbo tube. The VV will give you more and tastier hits at lower temperatures.
The vapor will not be as dense and easier to inhale.

I need to get some more units turned PurpleDazed. Will try to get some wood turned that you might like. It might take me a little while to get to it though. You will love it for water filtration.

Hi Alan, I sent you an Email a few days back asking questions about the HI and availability of stems. I used the Forum Email feature. Is there is a better option to Email you?

TV said:

I need to get some more units turned PurpleDazed. Will try to get some wood turned that you might like. It might take me a little while to get to it though. You will love it for water filtration.

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OK well consider 1 of the soon to be made units sold.

Will it have the right angle adapter?

And the ss non threaded tube tips, are they similar to the turbo tube you made a few months back or a new and better design? if so in what way?

Also if I like the way the HI roast's what would it entail to change out the TT with the same innards as the HI?(dont get me wrong the TT is currently my main go to vape by the bed and the CRZ by the PC. since their Roasting tubes can be used in either. The PD is sitting as a b/u.

Gonzo said:

Hi Alan, I sent you an Email a few days back asking questions about the HI and availability of stems. I used the Forum Email feature. Is there is a better option to Email you?

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Same question here. Very excited about the prospect of getting a unit myself.

You can email Alan directly on alan@toasty-top.com. Probably best as a lot of the emails sent through the system are going astray recently.

mothercluck3r said:

Gonzo said:

Hi Alan, I sent you an Email a few days back asking questions about the HI and availability of stems. I used the Forum Email feature. Is there is a better option to Email you?

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Same question here. Very excited about the prospect of getting a unit myself.

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I will respond to the emails from the forum or you can contact me at alan@toasty-top.com
Just haven't been able to get back with everyone yet. Will try to get a HI unit to everyone I can. Thanks for being patient.

PurpleDazed said:

Will it have the right angle adapter?

And the ss non threaded tube tips, are they similar to the turbo tube you made a few months back or a new and better design? if so in what way?

Also if I like the way the HI roast's what would it entail to change out the TT with the same innards as the HI?(dont get me wrong the TT is currently my main go to vape by the bed and the CRZ by the PC. since their Roasting tubes can be used in either. The PD is sitting as a b/u.

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I will be sure to make you one with a right angle adapter so it can be used with any 12 volt power adapter. The new slide-in tips have better air flow than the thread-on tips. There is also a bit more available volume in the SS roasting tip.

A change out of the TT internals would give it air flow similar to the HI, but still have the temperature of the TT. The old core can be popped out and the new core popped in fairly easily since there is no clip. The new core looks exactly the same as the old one from the top. Cutting slots in the bottom washer has given it the air flow I always wanted. The metal mass and conduction path is more than the HI and therefore gives it a lower temperature.

hey Alan, would your SS tips (that you are selling with the glass stems) fit inside my UD silicone tubing? It is 3/8", the same as your glass stem right? I was thinking about buying a couple of those.

Also, how much would shipping to the States be for a small package like that?

TV said:

mothercluck3r said:

Gonzo said:

Hi Alan, I sent you an Email a few days back asking questions about the HI and availability of stems. I used the Forum Email feature. Is there is a better option to Email you?

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Same question here. Very excited about the prospect of getting a unit myself.

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I will respond to the emails from the forum or you can contact me at alan@toasty-top.com
Just haven't been able to get back with everyone yet. Will try to get a HI unit to everyone I can. Thanks for being patient.

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Thanks, sorry if I came off as impatient. Just enthusiastic about the HI!

scottio19 said:

hey Alan, would your SS tips (that you are selling with the glass stems) fit inside my UD silicone tubing? It is 3/8", the same as your glass stem right? I was thinking about buying a couple of those.

Also, how much would shipping to the States be for a small package like that?

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The largest diameter of the tip assembly is the 3/8" coupling. It does slide into the UD heavy silicone tubing (3/8" ID) and fit fairly tight. However, the SS tips will not fit into my UD core center tube. I don't know if he has changed his core to accept 5/16" roasting tubes. They can be used with the TT, HI, and CRZ.
The diameter of glass tubing to which the tips fit is 10mm because of the silicone sleeve.
Shipping on small items in the US is $2.

Alan, I shot you an email. Thanks.