Arizer Solo
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poonman
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Not all Solos are calibrated exactly the same , is my guess .
Even within the same serial batch #'s .
I remember some members who have the older M102 , swears that it ran hotter .
What ever floats your boat , as they say .
+ 1 for the oldies but goodies .
I think I love you ....my Solo .
Even within the same serial batch #'s .
I remember some members who have the older M102 , swears that it ran hotter .
What ever floats your boat , as they say .
+ 1 for the oldies but goodies .
I think I love you ....my Solo .
michaelstone
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I'm choked for my kush guy, he bought a solo from our LHS even though I told him to get from PV, paid $225+ and got no receipt cause they "cut him a deal" from the $299 they ask.
jasong
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Thanks dreamerr I ran a session at 4 and blew good clouds and feel a lot more medicated thanks for the info
Ok, I will try to clear it up, perhaps I'm confused with terminology?
The solo came with a charger that I think we're on the same page as calling the stock charger. I'd also separately purchased what was advertised as "POWER ADAPTER for Arizer Solo". This is what I'm calling the PA and it looks like a standard laptop charger, more or less. In the description, it says "The Arizer Solo Power Adapter will not charge the unit (for that you will need the Arizer Solo Wall Charger)." However, as I said, I've only used the stock adapter for the initial out of the box charge, and I've been using/charging it very regularly since Dec 20 or so.
Right now I have the "Power Adapter" plugged in (PA says "QILI POWER Class 2 Power Supply.... Input 100/240v 50/60Hz 1.5A Output 8.5v 5000mA"). It is definitely charging the unit - I just got home not too long ago and I've seen the amber indicator move from 3 to 4 lights solid. The green light under Charge is blinking. I can turn on the unit right now (still connected to PA) and the red light above heat starts to blink as the unit heats. The green charge light blinks occasionally as the unit heats (it has done so twice in this current test). I actually expected to see the green charge blink more frequently, as it seems that it had done so in the past. However, it seems that the charge light has stopped blinking now that I have reached the set temp of 6.
Continuing on in this test, I unplug the solo and it remains on. I turn it off and back on... at first I had 4 amber lights, then 3, then 2, then 1, as the unit cools off (I have not yet resumed prior temp or increased heat, PA is disconnected). I connect the PA and the green charge light beings to flash and then the amber light on 4 flashes very rapidly, as if it is "topping off" the 4th increment. The green charge light continues flashing. I press and hold down to resume prior temp and green charge light stops flashing , then starts again, now blinking in sync with heat until chamber is heated. Charge light continues to flash as heat light intermittently flashes to maintain level 6. This is inconsistent with what I just described previously, I know, but that's what's going on.
So although it seems that the power adapter I purchased advertises that it will not charge the unit, it most certainly does.
Also, to give a quick idea of how fast it seems to charge, I'd say that over 5 minutes or so (no more than 10), I now have gone from a quick-blinking, then solid charge LED on 4 to a solid LED on 5 (blinked rapidly before going solid). I typically get about a 12 minute session per numeric indicator.
Am I misinterpreting some terminology or something in your question and getting something twisted around?
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I may want to buy another older model Solo to have. We may not be able to find them a few months down the road. I have one that I bought 6 months ago its a M1A. I've been trying to be easy on the battery by using the adapter that allows to use while plugged in.
I will probably be buying the new Solo when I see more good reviews from FC members. Im curious about the battery, it says it lasts for 3 hours of use. The unit I have now the battery lasts about an hour, depending how high I go with the heat. With the mouthpiece I like heat level 5. With the Water Tool I go up to level 6 and 7.
Arizer, continue to have good luck with the Solo.
I will probably be buying the new Solo when I see more good reviews from FC members. Im curious about the battery, it says it lasts for 3 hours of use. The unit I have now the battery lasts about an hour, depending how high I go with the heat. With the mouthpiece I like heat level 5. With the Water Tool I go up to level 6 and 7.
Arizer, continue to have good luck with the Solo.
Dreamerr
Always in a state of confusion and silliness♀
Holly canoly batman and heavens to mukertroy, this is very interesting in deed but I am going to have to read it in the morning as I can't comprehend mumble jumble..........nothing against you but I see colors when it comes to tech sometimes lol. This is a job for a resident geek a trons.............@OF and @Pipes where are you..............I will have something to say as well when I can read it cause why..............I am solorized. Long and stressful day.
Edit: Thanks for the great new info this is exciting.
OF
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You're only getting four sessions per charge? It should be twice that, give or take, I think. 8 sessions is about average I think?
Early on I did some tests, I decided it's easy to make 3 hours if you keep to lower steps and don't draw a lot of cold air in. Like you'd do with that silly 'aroma therapy bowl'......
Just like Iolite's claims on capacity, optimistic perhaps, but it can be done. For all the times marketing guys get on the other side of the line I'm cool with giving them credit for staying on this side, even if only under some conditions?
Anyway, if you're only getting four sessions on 5 I'd be starting to worry. Given the typical lifespan curve when you're down to 50% of the original capacity it's the end of the line. 3 sessions per charge is next, and not long after 2. It drops faster and faster from about 80% IIRC.
Good luck with it.
OF
shadyonedeath
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gotta let it warm up. Under 4 I would usually get all the flavor of the plant. Also, most of the thc high. higher than 4, all the cbd's.
olivianewtonjohn
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Having a certain strain could make you think you need a certain temp? I have found that certain strain even started vaping at 2 for me with visable vapor; most of the vapor would be gone by about 5 or 6. With a different strain I found I needed to go to the higher temps to really get good vapor. On average I start at 3 and it works well for most strains. Perhaps you have a newer model seems to be temp differences for each level.
Having a problem with my new Solo. I received it 2 nights ago, turned it on and got a decent session out of it, no worries. I charged it the next morning to full battery, then I used it quickly once that day to show some friends how it worked, no problems its worked fine for one small bowl.
Now the next day (tonight) I went to fire her up and it wouldn't work. It turned on, it flashed on 7 to say the battery was full so I turned the temp up to setting 3, however it heated for about 15 seconds and then stopping (red lights stopped) and the blue idle light blinkered for a few seconds before the unit died.
I put it back onto the charger and it went straight up to 7 with the green light flashing indicating it has a full charge? What is going on?? I hope nothing serious as I got it shipping internationally to Aus from the US. The model number on it begins with M1C1.
Thanks
Now the next day (tonight) I went to fire her up and it wouldn't work. It turned on, it flashed on 7 to say the battery was full so I turned the temp up to setting 3, however it heated for about 15 seconds and then stopping (red lights stopped) and the blue idle light blinkered for a few seconds before the unit died.
I put it back onto the charger and it went straight up to 7 with the green light flashing indicating it has a full charge? What is going on?? I hope nothing serious as I got it shipping internationally to Aus from the US. The model number on it begins with M1C1.
Thanks
tepictoton
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Mine, an older model, would sometimes go into these strange cycles too...nothing that could not be fixed with shutting it on and of a few times...
michaelstone
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That happened to mine, I had to send it back.
vv132
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seems like 4 is my g spot for me, then move up to 5. I completely forgot to put the screen in o well. I found that the straight stem has become pretty loose within 48 hours of using it(i've been really gentle casue I read this might happen), still wont fall out if i turn it upside down, but very loose. Hopefully PV stems are tighter with the o ring.
Dreamerr
Always in a state of confusion and silliness♀
@tbone , that was surely an easy post to read. I am not sure why I couldn't last night. That is all new info for us and I for one appreciate the time you took to test this stuff out. We are going to have to wait on the people who know about plugs, batts, amps and voltage to solve this or try. This is extremely a new and interesting phenomenon.
Calling all C's and D's who happen to have a seperate PA, can you test tbones conclusions please? This will give us data across different units in that same serial number.
Calling all C's and D's who happen to have a seperate PA, can you test tbones conclusions please? This will give us data across different units in that same serial number.
michaelstone
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I'll see if I can use my brethern's PA sometime this week t check it out.
PNWMMJ
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Love this thing! 4/5 seems to be my sweet spot.
Smaller than I thought it would be, but that's fine by me. Sturdy, heavier than i thought, which in my mind is also a good thing. Anodized aluminum shell is a pleasant surprise. Looks to be very serviceable. No rivets is a good sign too. Might tear this baby apart to see what makes it tick after my Aromed shows up.
Both stock stems are loose when hot, no bigs, I'll find a washer to fit in there when I go get screens for the stems later today. Wait a tic, Urethra!(Kelly Bundy) Or, maybe a screen on the bottom would be a better idea. Think I'll try that instead.
Smaller than I thought it would be, but that's fine by me. Sturdy, heavier than i thought, which in my mind is also a good thing. Anodized aluminum shell is a pleasant surprise. Looks to be very serviceable. No rivets is a good sign too. Might tear this baby apart to see what makes it tick after my Aromed shows up.
Both stock stems are loose when hot, no bigs, I'll find a washer to fit in there when I go get screens for the stems later today. Wait a tic, Urethra!(Kelly Bundy) Or, maybe a screen on the bottom would be a better idea. Think I'll try that instead.
Caligula
Maximus
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I though an hour of battery life was normal for the older Solos. Now I'm worried. Bought my Solo from EZvapes in June 2013.
Giving me more reason to buy a second Solo. I thought most companies making vapes, kinda stretch the truth about how long the battery lasts for, meaning 2 hours mean really 1.
Giving me more reason to buy a second Solo. I thought most companies making vapes, kinda stretch the truth about how long the battery lasts for, meaning 2 hours mean really 1.
Quetzalcoatl
DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
Sounds right? I -usually- let my sessions run the full 12 minutes. I'm getting at least 5 sessions per charge (use it till it shows 1 battery level, then charge to before the 7 gets solid) And I'm getting 5-6 full sessions it seems like. More testing will be needed. You might look into CentiZen's battery packs, too.
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Do you mean I would take the internal battery out of the Solo or is this something that plugs in the wall? I guess I could look it up. This is good info for others, please explain.