Arizer Solo

OF

OF

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salivape said:
Is there a particular technique to get it in properly? No matter what I do it wont sit right
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Bummer. Unfortunate choice as you've found out. Hopefully the wires didn't get broken, this unit it not supposed to be disassembled that way.

Leave it as it is, remove the four small screws in the bottom and slide the cover off the unit. Then go to the top and notice the entire heater assembly is held by those four screws? That assembly, intact, has to be treated as one piece. Carefully unplug the two cables (larger one is the heater power, the smaller is the temperature sensor. When the cables are free, remove the four screws and carefully remove the assembly as a unit. Upper cover, heater body, lower plate, the circuit board with the connectors and wires to the heater soldered to it and the two screws that retain the board. Lift it straight up and clear keeping the latches shut as best you can.

Once it's out you can inspect the wires and be sure they're OK (the sensor leads are most frail). Center things as best you can, I usually can't get both the latches to reset. Then put the four screws back in and snug them down but don't tighten them down. Look at the gap between top and bottom pieces and slowly tighten the screws up one at a time to get the gap uniform then reduce it to zero a quarter or half a turn at a time. Don't force it, some don't fit all that square, often one latch won't set, but the key is the gap closing uniformly. Then connect up the cables again, slide the cover back, put the 4 small screws in (be sure the cover is fully down, don't use the screws to 'pull it in' or the tabs will snap off). Finally screw the top cover on and test it out.

Good luck.

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Vaponly said:
This is how mines looks and I have never tampered with it.

This is my first solo, so I do not have another unit to compare to, but it seems to work fine.

Should I be worried?
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No, enjoy it. Just don't go messing with those four screws on top unless you know what you're doing, even then it's easy to break a wire off requiring soldering if you're lucky. A new unit if you're not. Several guys have wrecked their Solos messing about this way.

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Dreamerr said:
Ataxian, just to make sure this does the same thing as the omni did but now we have all glass right?
I am so excited about this new invention. I can't wait to get one. I am going to use high heat silicone to attach them just to be safe as the omni tips are not high heat I don't think. Some call themselves high heat when they go to 300 or 350 and the break down point is even sooner then the max temp.
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Hi Dreamer:

I will be banned soon from this site so PM your address before I leave so I can send your new CHILLIN.
Today I went shopping for you at the LOCAL SMOKE SHOP.
Here's the pictures from the adventure.
I like the way this one fits.
If anybody does this make sure your stem is crystal clean.
Maintain a stealth profile.

 
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Vaponly

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OF said:
No, enjoy it. Just don't go messing with those four screws on top unless you know what you're doing.
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I am quite handy with these types of things and am no stranger to soldering. Would it even be worth the trouble to straighten it out though, or is this purely aesthetic? Is there even a way to straighten it out?
 
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Vaponly said:
I am quite handy with these types of things and am no stranger to soldering. Would it even be worth the trouble to straighten it out though, or is this purely aesthetic? Is there even a way to straighten it out?
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I have now had 2 Solos and both had one side tab not sitting quite right. Also, both had a screw not screwed down completely. Have been very tempted to tighten but now after reading OF's caution and what's going on, going to leave it be. Doesn't seem to affect anything. If I ever have the complete cover off, I might inspect closer, but think extreme caution is in order.
 
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Vaponly said:
I am quite handy with these types of things and am no stranger to soldering. Would it even be worth the trouble to straighten it out though, or is this purely aesthetic? Is there even a way to straighten it out?
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I don't think there's a reason (or even a chance in some cases). 2 of the 3 I've seen had some fit issues, only one had both latches set. Once the screws are in, the latches don't do anything.

I didn't try to 'fix' mine (the other 'imperfect' one didn't belong to me), and don't recommend disturbing the assembly if it's working.

OF
 
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Pipes said:
I have now had 2 Solos and both had one side tab not sitting quite right. Also, both had a screw not screwed down completely. Have been very tempted to tighten but now after reading OF's caution and what's going on, going to leave it be. Doesn't seem to affect anything. If I ever have the complete cover off, I might inspect closer, but think extreme caution is in order.
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I have two strong units!
However before (edit) one was a LEMON.
I've been taking things apart since I was a toddler.
The SOLO is so cheap if you mess up just buy a new one.
I love the simplicity of these GIZMOS.
 
Vaponly

Vaponly

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Pipes said:
After reading OF's caution and what's going on, going to leave it be. Doesn't seem to affect anything. If I ever have the complete cover off, I might inspect closer, but think extreme caution is in order.
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OF said:
2 of the 3 I've seen had some fit issues, only one had both latches set. Once the screws are in, the latches don't do anything.
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That is kind of what I figured. Also glad to hear that my unit is not atypical or defective.

If you and OF do not think it is a good idea to tinker with it, then it is probably a bad idea.

I will leave well enough alone then.

Thanks for the advice guys! :tup:

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The SOLO is so cheap if you mess up just buy a new one.
I love the simplicity of these GIZMOS.
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While I agree that the Solo is more than affordable enough to replace. I would prefer to use the $160 towards feeding my terrible case of VAS. :lol:
 
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OF said:
Bummer. Unfortunate choice as you've found out. Hopefully the wires didn't get broken, this unit it not supposed to be disassembled that way.

Leave it as it is, remove the four small screws in the bottom and slide the cover off the unit. Then go to the top and notice the entire heater assembly is held by those four screws? That assembly, intact, has to be treated as one piece. Carefully unplug the two cables (larger one is the heater power, the smaller is the temperature sensor. When the cables are free, remove the four screws and carefully remove the assembly as a unit. Upper cover, heater body, lower plate, the circuit board with the connectors and wires to the heater soldered to it and the two screws that retain the board. Lift it straight up and clear keeping the latches shut as best you can.

Once it's out you can inspect the wires and be sure they're OK (the sensor leads are most frail). Center things as best you can, I usually can't get both the latches to reset. Then put the four screws back in and snug them down but don't tighten them down. Look at the gap between top and bottom pieces and slowly tighten the screws up one at a time to get the gap uniform then reduce it to zero a quarter or half a turn at a time. Don't force it, some don't fit all that square, often one latch won't set, but the key is the gap closing uniformly. Then connect up the cables again, slide the cover back, put the 4 small screws in (be sure the cover is fully down, don't use the screws to 'pull it in' or the tabs will snap off). Finally screw the top cover on and test it out.

Good luck.

OF
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Thanks for your reply OF, helpful as ever. I have no idea why I didn't ask here first.

I've used it for 3 sessions tonight so everything is normal. I might as well leave it, unless you think there could be problems down the line? I was very careful pulling it apart as I expected there may be wires so I'm almost certain it wasn't damaged in anyway.
 
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salivape said:
Thanks for your reply OF, helpful as ever.

I've used it for 3 sessions tonight so everything is normal. I might as well leave it, unless you think there could be problems down the line?
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You're welcome, glad to help.

I agree, it's working fine, mess with it and that's the best you can hope for.... Some guys manage to get a lot of debris down there somehow, in such cases taking the cover off to get under it seems wise, but IMO those four larger screws are best left alone. And for sure the assembly should stay together while still installed (a popular way to kill them it seems?).

Besides, it's more fun to use than mess with. How's your ring seal doing, still tight?

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First post on the forum. I intend to go back and read as much of this thread as possible, but I signed up because my Solo just went on the fritz after about 3 months of daily use. It won't heat up and when I plug the charger in the first three lights flash and it never charges. Any one with similar issues? Any known fixes or success getting it fixed under warranty? Any help is appreciated even if it's just links.
Thanks.
 
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Can someone explain the PVHES turbo option for their stems? Are turbo stems better for finely ground bud?
 
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ataxian

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philthy said:
Can someone explain the PVHES turbo option for their stems? Are turbo stems better for finely ground bud?
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No!
I like the stock straight stems.
There are many who disagree with me and love and rave about their PVHES.
Maybe someone with experience can comment?
 
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THC2C said:
First post on the forum. I intend to go back and read as much of this thread as possible, but I signed up because my Solo just went on the fritz after about 3 months of daily use. It won't heat up and when I plug the charger in the first three lights flash and it never charges. Any one with similar issues? Any known fixes or success getting it fixed under warranty? Any help is appreciated even if it's just links.
Thanks.
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clouded vision said:
Try to reset it. Plug it in, wait for the beep to start then hold both buttons for about 4 seconds until it stops beeping, wait 10 seconds then unplug it.
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philthy, do yourself a favor and start reading the thread backwards also pv explains the stems on there website.

Now welcome to the forum. For your question is your quick answer will be that everyone prefers different things. The turbo for a lot of us, not all, is way to much air flow. Keep in mind it is a screen so you don't want it to fine or it will get through. I don't fine grind anything. I do a quick turn in whatever grinder I pick up including the scs.
 
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philthy said:
Can someone explain the PVHES turbo option for their stems? Are turbo stems better for finely ground bud?
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The turbo stems are just one big hole in the middle , so no .
It will not be good for fine grind or any grind , unless you insert a screen .

Get the straight or bent PVHES stems , they all come with a screen now .
In fact , so did the 14mm Gong adapter , it came with a screen too .
idk if a screen comes with the turbo tho , you can e-mail PV and ask .
 
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philthy said:
Can someone explain the PVHES turbo option for their stems? Are turbo stems better for finely ground bud?
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I haven't been a Solo owner for long but have observed the following with the Turbo stem.
Your choice of stem could also decide on the use of an O ring later on. My 2 stock stems fit very tight initially in the Solo but found that loosening up over time is normal and the user will have to decide if using an O ring is right for himself. Keep in mind the use of the O ring will also reduce airflow somewhat. Unless further modding of course. Note the turbo has air flow grooves cut up the sides.
Now with the Turbo version, mine fit very tight right from the start. It fit tighter than the stock and in fact after inserting the Turbo even once made the stock become VERY loose. So at this point I have stayed using the Turbo.
My understanding was I was to receive an O ring from PV but had PV explain to me that the turbo version are more precisely made and the O ring would not be needed (or supplied). However, they will send me one anyway once back in stock. Being the great outfit they are.
My conclusion would be not to worry too much about the turbo as IMO, once you start to use you really need to stick with them. OTOH, I do love the turbo and between the two I would rather have 2 turbos.....and forget about the O ring but this is not proven... by me at least.

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poonman said:
The turbo stems are just one big hole in the middle , so no .
It will not be good for fine grind or any grind , unless you insert a screen .

Get the straight or bent PVHES stems , they all come with a screen now .
In fact , so did the 14mm Gong adapter , it came with a screen too .
idk if a screen comes with the turbo tho , you can e-mail PV and ask .
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The turbo is a PVHES no? PVHES comes in many flavors. My turbo came with a screen. PVHES turbo, shorty bent.
 
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No pipes the turbo has an open bore and the regular pvhes has slits up the side and notches but still has the four holes. All of them come with screens now. The turbo has a wide open air flow which for some including me is way to much.
 
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Dreamerr said:
No pipes the turbo has an open bore and the regular pvhes has slits up the side and notches but still has the four holes. All of them come with screens now. The turbo has a wide open air flow which for some including me is way to much.
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Yes you're correct. I wasn't stating anything about the bore but rather the outside precision diameter difference between turbo PVHES and stock. My stock never came with screens but I added myself.
I know, I can be confusing. Should see from my side.
 
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Stocks don't come with screens but pv I think sends them when you order extras now but I could be wrong. The turbo is made from scratch so it is bigger then stock. I can't even get my cover on my is so big so it had to be replaced. The old pvhes stems were made from stock stems now I think there is a mix. I hope you enjoyed the brief solo history lesson:rofl:
 
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WTF $110 ,- thats a little bit to much for me :)
Where can i get the stylish mouthpieces everyone talk about ?
 
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