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DBVn00b · Oct 8, 2012

mvapes said:
You can, however as I said - I turn mine completely off after each use. you mentioned turning it back up to vape every 40 minutes, that's alot of vaping - I only point this out because I am jealous!

So isnt turning it on and off what you werent supposed to do? Should I turn mine off after each time I use it?

Well I mean, every 40 mins or so after I used it since I arrived from work, etc. I'm used to the continous vaping of my mflb, and Im working on getting the right temperature where I can load small amounts without burning them while fully enjoying them, so far so good.

bigtvapes · Oct 8, 2012

You'll find your "Sweet spot" between temp and draw speed pretty quick. I look at it like this tho: better to have one variable over two so I tried to lock onto a temp first. I was going maybe a little past halfway my first few session and just trying to focus on altering my draw speed for optimal vape density. The "learning curve" is supposedly steep with this thing, at least that's what I'd been told. I couldn't disagree more. I locked temp first and had no problem getting just awesome hits within a day or two. Of course now that I'm "used to it" I play around a bit from time to time.

As far as the "off or on" debate, I asked it to when I first got here. It's probably safe to leave it on. The manufacturers say it's fine. I turn mine off personally. I mean let's say I have a day off and I wanna have several vape sessions, of course it stays on. But when I'm done vaping, I turn it off. If the nob breaks it's an easy fix. Leaving heating elements unattended is a leading cause of housefires, which are NOT an easy fix so I shut mine off. That's just my logic but MANY MANY intelligent users, more experienced than I, leave theirs on all the time with no consequence so as they say on the FC forums a lot, "It's all in your personal preference".

DBVn00b · Oct 8, 2012

bigtvapes said:
You'll find your "Sweet spot" between temp and draw speed pretty quick. I look at it like this tho: better to have one variable over two so I tried to lock onto a temp first. I was going maybe a little past halfway my first few session and just trying to focus on altering my draw speed for optimal vape density. The "learning curve" is supposedly steep with this thing, at least that's what I'd been told. I couldn't disagree more. I locked temp first and had no problem getting just awesome hits within a day or two. Of course now that I'm "used to it" I play around a bit from time to time.

As far as the "off or on" debate, I asked it to when I first got here. It's probably safe to leave it on. The manufacturers say it's fine. I turn mine off personally. I mean let's say I have a day off and I wanna have several vape sessions, of course it stays on. But when I'm done vaping, I turn it off. If the nob breaks it's an easy fix. Leaving heating elements unattended is a leading cause of housefires, which are NOT an easy fix so I shut mine off. That's just my logic but MANY MANY intelligent users, more experienced than I, leave theirs on all the time with no consequence so as they say on the FC forums a lot, "It's all in your personal preference".

Lol I keep asking about the "on and off" because I used to leave my VaporBros on all day at a low temp, because it was easier on the ceramic element than turning it back on from scratch a few times a day, then I found out that it was the cold from being off to the sudden switch of being hot that wears out the element quicker. So Im still waiting for a clear response on that.

Pretty much else has been covered, that being said I think Im going to shut mine off after each use.

bigtvapes · Oct 8, 2012

Yea I think your same knowledge applies. It probably IS easier on parts of the device to not be fully turned off, but I don't care. I just can't logically leave my shit on unattended. There are people who leave their house with candles lit because they like to walk in to the smell when they get back home. And most of them nothing happens. But that 1 out of 1,000,000 times or so that it DOES cause a fire, I'd bet that owner just wished they'd blown the damn thing out before they left the house. I don't want my house to burn down because I left a vaporizer on. That's the pinnacle of stupidity to me.

NOTE: I'm not saying it's stupid to leave it on. I'm saying it's me. I just can't do it with my brain and the way it works.

DBVn00b · Oct 8, 2012

bigtvapes said:
Yea I think your same knowledge applies. It probably IS easier on parts of the device to not be fully turned off, but I don't care. I just can't logically leave my shit on unattended. There are people who leave their house with candles lit because they like to walk in to the smell when they get back home. And most of them nothing happens. But that 1 out of 1,000,000 times or so that it DOES cause a fire, I'd bet that owner just wished they'd blown the damn thing out before they left the house. I don't want my house to burn down because I left a vaporizer on. That's the pinnacle of stupidity to me.

NOTE: I'm not saying it's stupid to leave it on. I'm saying it's me. I just can't do it with my brain and the way it works.

Yeah man, no problem at all, I feel ya. Before I left some of my vapes accidentally on, and remembered about it at work. I was scared as fudge, I went back during my break with the fear of smelling something burning as I arrived. I totally understand the way you see it.

Again, thanks for all the quick replies and information, the support on this forum is great. Looking forward to exchanging vape tips in the future.

cluffy · Oct 9, 2012

Where are you Vitolo? I figured you'd be on this! Anyway, I always turn my DBV off when I go to bed and on when I wake up. I might turn it off when I go to work, or not. And I BELIEVE that the original 7th Floor element that was left on 24/7 finally died, but don't quote me on that. I would look it up but am vaked ATM. That thing lasted quite a few years regardless. I agree with you bigtvapes that's it's better to be safe than stupid so I usually turn stuff off. But i will say that I feel safe enough when I forget with the DBV. I've left it for 4 days unattended at normal vape temp and it was fine. Hehe, it feels good to post again... CHEERS!

BuddhaVaporizer87 · Oct 11, 2012

can som1 confirm that it doesnt combust when you use full temp? leave it on full temp for 10 minutes, now take 1 second pulls and exale....

before i try another method

vorrange · Oct 11, 2012

BuddhaVaporizer87 said:
can som1 confirm that it doesnt combust when you use full temp? leave it on full temp for 10 minutes, now take 1 second pulls and exale....

before i try another method

You should not put the knob in the MAX. Imagining a clock, It should be between 10 and 2 and you usually get vapor from 8-9.

VapeNStone · Oct 12, 2012

BuddhaVaporizer87 said:
can som1 confirm that it doesnt combust when you use full temp? leave it on full temp for 10 minutes, now take 1 second pulls and exale....

before i try another method

When I used my da buddha I would crank it to max with no problems. But you need to also understand your draw speed. I had to hit the shit out of it to get it right, but then I would get the same clouds I would get on noon just faster. Because when I had it set at noon I had to hit it very lightly which doesn't work for me. The only time I got combustion is when dumb friends of mine would talk or slightly blow into the whip cause the herbs to shoot into the element which would then ignite them. So depending on what kind of draw speed you like should determine where you should set your dial.

vorrange said:
You should not put the knob in the MAX. Imagining a clock, It should be between 10 and 2 and you usually get vapor from 8-9.

Everyone is different and If I were you I wouldn't advise telling someone what they should and shouldn't do. Read my post above. I also saw another member recently that says he does the same.

vorrange · Oct 12, 2012

VapeNStone said:
When I used my da buddha I would crank it to max with no problems. But you need to also understand your draw speed. I had to hit the shit out of it to get it right, but then I would get the same clouds I would get on noon just faster. Because when I had it set at noon I had to hit it very lightly which doesn't work for me. The only time I got combustion is when dumb friends of mine would talk or slightly blow into the whip cause the herbs to shoot into the element which would then ignite them. So depending on what kind of draw speed you like should determine where you should set your dial.

Everyone is different and If I were you I wouldn't advise telling someone what they should and shouldn't do. Read my post above. I also saw another member recently that says he does the same.

Im sorry but i have to disagree.. it was meant as a guideline, and i don't think it is advisable for a newbie to set the knob to the MAX and adjust with a higher draw speed.

Also, the average and most common way to hit it is smoothly, at least from what i read in the thread and it is my way to do it as well.

One other thing, if you set it at the max temp, you will combust UNLESS you hit it hard and fast. But, if you set it at noon or near that position, it is much more controlable and difficult to combust, without hindering the ability for a pleasant hit. IMO, this is the best advice for someone taking his first steps.

VapeNStone · Oct 12, 2012

vorrange said:
Im sorry but i have to disagree.. it was meant as a guideline, and i don't think it is advisable for a newbie to set the knob to the MAX and adjust with a higher draw speed.

Also, the average and most common way to hit it is smoothly, at least from what i read in the thread and it is my way to do it as well.

One other thing, if you set it at the max temp, you will combust UNLESS you hit it hard and fast. But, if you set it at noon or near that position, it is much more controlable and difficult to combust, without hindering the ability for a pleasant hit. IMO, this is the best advice for someone taking his first steps.

actually I would have to disagree with you. I think all we need to do here is give him/them all the info and then they can make THEIR own decision on how or what they will do.

vorrange · Oct 12, 2012

Now you are just telling me how people should post? I chose to give him my opinion on my usual procedure to achieve an experience i find pleasurable, an experience that finds echo in most users here talking about the DBV.

You could add on what i said, which is how people respond when they feel there is incomplete information that might be useful.

That is way different than just telling me what and how i should help others.

VapeNStone · Oct 13, 2012

vorrange said:
Now you are just telling me how people should post? I chose to give him my opinion on my usual procedure to achieve an experience i find pleasurable, an experience that finds echo in most users here talking about the DBV.

You could add on what i said, which is how people respond when they feel there is incomplete information that might be useful.

That is way different than just telling me what and how i should help others.

Where in this post does it say that its your opinion?

vorrange said:
You should not put the knob in the MAX. Imagining a clock, It should be between 10 and 2 and you usually get vapor from 8-9.

Sounds like your telling him this is fact. Which is what I was trying to not do. Lets just let him decide when he gets his unit. For all we know this guy has had 18 vapes.

vorrange · Oct 13, 2012

VapeNStone said:
Where in this post does it say that its your opinion?

Sounds like your telling him this is fact. Which is what I was trying to not do. Lets just let him decide when he gets his unit. For all we know this guy has had 18 vapes.

Sounds like you don't have anything better to do with your time if you think my post was worth this amount of scrutiny.

If i was telling him as a fact, i would say "you have to", or "you need to", i said "you should" as in it is my advice to him. He can do as he pleases, and if he comes back and it doesn't work, i or someone else could explain with a little more detail.

If you didn't understand what i meant by how i said, i really don't care. If he didn't understand, he will ask.

Now, if you don't mind, keep your posting suggestions to yourself.

bigtvapes · Oct 14, 2012

Just be more mindful of how much you pack the bowl with the DBV. I only have combusted when I packed it too much. The user manual calls for about 1/8 of the bowl to be filled. If the herb is too close to the heating source, it'll burn much faster. At least in my experience.

I put mine on full power when I vape with buddies. We're passing it around so we're pulling quicker and more frequently. I don't combust EVER as long as I pack it low. There's no need to pack it too high. I understand the desire to do it, but it doesn't help you get more clouds or anything. Just pack two smaller bowls instead of one larger one if you're dead set on using a certain amount.

Fremen · Oct 15, 2012

Yeah, sometimes, when I first get started I put it on the max temperature and take a couple quick/hard hits and those are usually weaker than hits I'd take at noon.

Also, this weekend I was just sitting outside with my DBV looking at nature and I think I coughed into my mouthpiece by mistake and it blew everything all over the inside of the glass cover. I pulled a couple times without noticing (Yep, I was in *that* state of mind already) and then I realized that when I was pulling, two puffs of smoke went through my whip. I pulled super hard for the next couple and actually managed to get everything back into the wand. It was magical.

That was the only time I've gotten smoke to come out. When that happened, I looked at the plant matter and two pieces were completely black.

bigtvapes · Oct 18, 2012

Does anyone have or can anyone at least point me in the direction of a step-by-step video of someone taking apart their DBV? I've get some really small pieces on my heating chamber that are smoking and burning. It's just unpleasant and causing a bad taste. Now I'm not using this wonderful and magical device of happiness :-(

I'm not mechanically inclined at all really and just dont wanna mess this up.

mmenzie · Oct 18, 2012

i would be interested in seeing one too if someone makes one. i don't have the issue you speak of now, but who knows in the future??

winston856 · Oct 20, 2012

So I've been reading up on this thread about the various positions to have the knob and I have a question.

I have the knob set right after the click, turned up just until 9 O'clock. I have a problem with the herb turning very dark even if I Draw quickly. I had it up to 12 and actually combusted it but I was drawing pretty slowly as well. Almost like it's too powerful.

Thoughts?

deadc0ffee · Oct 20, 2012

Did you put a large amount in? If it's close to the element it'll do that.

hoptimum · Oct 20, 2012

winston856 said:
So I've been reading up on this thread about the various positions to have the knob and I have a question.

I have the knob set right after the click, turned up just until 9 O'clock. I have a problem with the herb turning very dark even if I Draw quickly. I had it up to 12 and actually combusted it but I was drawing pretty slowly as well. Almost like it's too powerful.

Thoughts?

deadc0ffee said:
Did you put a large amount in? If it's close to the element it'll do that.

winston856 said:
So I've been reading up on this thread about the various positions to have the knob and I have a question.

I have the knob set right after the click, turned up just until 9 O'clock. I have a problem with the herb turning very dark even if I Draw quickly. I had it up to 12 and actually combusted it but I was drawing pretty slowly as well. Almost like it's too powerful.

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winston856 said:

So I've been reading up on this thread about the various positions to have the knob and I have a question.

I have the knob set right after the click, turned up just until 9 O'clock. I have a problem with the herb turning very dark even if I Draw quickly. I had it up to 12 and actually combusted it but I was drawing pretty slowly as well. Almost like it's too powerful.

Thoughts?

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You've entered into one of the more subjective areas of vaporization, so you will have to play around with it to find what works best for you. Lower temps and a slow draw for me yields the best flavor. But I also want to squeeze as much out of it as I can without combusting. So I start at around 10 or 11 with slow draws and end up a bit past 12 with just about the whole bowl consumed. Everyone seems to have their own technique, but luckily Da Buddha has a wide range. Happy vaping

deadc0ffee · Oct 20, 2012

hoptimum said:
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What. I'm vaped right now and am confounded by how you used quotes.

VapeNStone · Oct 20, 2012

winston856 said:
So I've been reading up on this thread about the various positions to have the knob and I have a question.

I have the knob set right after the click, turned up just until 9 O'clock. I have a problem with the herb turning very dark even if I Draw quickly. I had it up to 12 and actually combusted it but I was drawing pretty slowly as well. Almost like it's too powerful.

Thoughts?

yea that sounds like your unit is running really really hot! Because at 9 I could barely get any hits at all and that was with pulling extremely slowly. Unless of course I have power lungs it sounds like you might have a faulty unit.

winston856 · Oct 20, 2012

I've been playing around with it last night and actually vaped a decent bowl at 12. I have to take quick sharper draws that last about 1 second. Doing this I'm able to get about 4-6 hits. If I draw slower it turns very dark brown almost popcorn like in taste.

Lou · Oct 20, 2012

you can tell from the color of the hc that its too hot. It shouldn't be that bright orange until at least 3 o' clock.

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