Arizer Solo

High n Dry

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Just got a solo works awesome! Quick question I have it set @5 temp when using it is it normal for the led lights to decrease to lower numbers then go back to 5 or whatever I had it set at while using it
 
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ycooper2015

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Just got a solo works awesome! Quick question I have it set @5 temp when using it is it normal for the led lights to decrease to lower numbers then go back to 5 or whatever I had it set at while using it
It is normal for that to happen. Try drawing slower and let it heat back up for a little before taking another draw. You will notice as your session goes on the temp LEDs will not drop as much from a single pull. Mine drop a lot at the beginning and won't drop as much towards the end of the session.
 
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iowcatalyst

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Yea my unit is definitely buggin out on me. Just tried the Pax and THERE are the clouds... had to keep it on the lowest setting of the 3 actually. The ABV was a real dark brown when finished. The taste is no where near the Solo though that I noticed right away too.

So i'm going to go through a couple more cycles of the battery and if that doesn't wake it up i'll see if I can get it swapped. It is totally not putting out what it should. Sucks because damn does it taste good. I'll be in heaven once I get working one that i know lol


It sounds like a duff unit, though I have not tried the new design solo. I have the older version and it produces noticeable vapour in levels 2-3-4 . I found level 5 gives thick clouds and best taste, I tend only to use levels 6-7 if I am in a hurry or if outside in near freezing conditions.
 
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DoZeY422

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For what its worth I sold my PNWT shortly after buying my bubbler. No comparison IMO. The FBomb and PNWT are cool and travel easy but id in no way want that to be my only water tool. A bubbler or bong on the other hand...
Care to explain? I just ordered the Pinnacle and if the bubbler is the better route, I may cancel the order.
 
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Just a quick solo bowl ;)

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CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I feel Solorized right now! I've been very happy with the PVHES mouthpieces and the gongs. I have the older Solo that I bought last July. When ordering, order a few pieces to make the shipping price worthwhile. I like that I don't have to work so hard when I take a draw.

I had put my Solo in semi retirement in a drawer for a while. I really liked how it medicated, but due to the years of combusting, I don't think my lungs are as strong as they used to be. The draw seemed too much work for me. But now with the PVHES glass, I feel like its a new unit, the draw is perfect for me. I have been using them with my Solo for about 6 weeks.

If it looks like PV says out of stock, keep trying. It is well worth the effort and the price for shipping.
 

High n Dry

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It is normal for that to happen. Try drawing slower and let it heat back up for a little before taking another draw. You will notice as your session goes on the temp LEDs will not drop as much from a single pull. Mine drop a lot at the beginning and won't drop as much towards the end of the session.
Thanks for the reply getting the hang of
using the solo
 
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Caligula

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Well Im in love (lust) with my Solo all over again!

@Kaptan you didn't hype this setup up enough. Its WAY better than a stock stem! Hell, I may like using my Solo through this better than my bubbler!!!

Everyone with means needs to try this out. @ataxian I'm looking at you.

Behold, the VXC MP + 18mm PVHE GonG + Arizer Solo!

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No joke, level 6/7 through this is like hitting level 3/4 on a stock stem because of the added cooling the extra mass/surface area/distance affords. Whats more, I can cache a load FAST with this thing. Massive clouds to be sure just like Kaptan said earlier... and the flavor retention is BADASS.

Also special thanks to @mrboote for the massive hookup on the MP! Thanks brotha!

Pro tip: I tired to lightly pack a gong load the first time (little restriction). Got whispy hits. Crammed a gong full the next time (same restriction as a stock stem) and HOLY SHIT! :love:
 

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CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
If you are in no rush go order the d020 bubbler

http://www.dhgate.com/product/d020-bubbler-hand-blown-glass-vase-perc-water/175832535.html

$28 after shipping alot of good reports in other threads but it comes form China so might take awhile.

Even though the shipping maybe high the price is really cheap for the bubbler, I've heard a lot of positive about it, even though its cheap its not cheaply made.

Stickstones mentioned it on another thread and ive heard other FCrs talk good things about it. The website said that the first of Feb. was holiday time in China so deliveries would take longer. I just was wondering about security when using a credit card.
 
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mmenzie

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Well Im in love (lust) with my Solo all over again!

@Kaptan you didn't hype this setup up enough. Its WAY better than a stock stem! Hell, I may like using my Solo through this better than my bubbler!!!

Everyone with means needs to try this out. @ataxian I'm looking at you.

Behold, the VXC MP + 18mm PVHE GonG + Arizer Solo!

s26n.jpg


No joke, level 6/7 through this is like hitting level 3/4 on a stock stem because of the added cooling the extra mass/surface area/distance affords. Whats more, I can cache a load FAST with this thing. Massive clouds to be sure just like Kaptan said earlier... and the flavor retention is BADASS.

Also special thanks to @mrboote for the massive hookup on the MP! Thanks brotha!

Pro tip: I tired to lightly pack a gong load the first time (little restriction). Got whispy hits. Crammed a gong full the next time (same restriction as a stock stem) and HOLY SHIT! :love:

so agree. i tried this exact same setup 2 nights ago and been using my solo like this ever since
 
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ataxian

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I can help you with that problem. Pick 2 and send the rest to me, that should make choosing on your part much easier........

No need to thank me, glad to help out.

OF
@OF I have so many more gizmos in glass.
This outdoor HUMBOLDT County "GDP" reminds me of the 70's!
We had all these strains from INDIA that were Purple.
 

iowcatalyst

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love that video with the bubbler, think I might know what I am going to buy now. The only thing, everyone I have seen doing it does it at level 7, at this heat you will be getting the benzine coming through which would take the point out of vaporising for some people. Also I am confused about that, I have seen it written that benzine doesn't appear in cannabis vapour to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 210-220 c, but when I looked up the boiling point of benzine it said 80c which is well below minimum vaping temperature, so maybe it doesn't make a great deal of difference

Well Im in love (lust) with my Solo all over again!

@Kaptan you didn't hype this setup up enough. Its WAY better than a stock stem! Hell, I may like using my Solo through this better than my bubbler!!!

Everyone with means needs to try this out. @ataxian I'm looking at you.

Behold, the VXC MP + 18mm PVHE GonG + Arizer Solo!

s26n.jpg


No joke, level 6/7 through this is like hitting level 3/4 on a stock stem because of the added cooling the extra mass/surface area/distance affords. Whats more, I can cache a load FAST with this thing. Massive clouds to be sure just like Kaptan said earlier... and the flavor retention is BADASS.

Also special thanks to @mrboote for the massive hookup on the MP! Thanks brotha!

Pro tip: I tired to lightly pack a gong load the first time (little restriction). Got whispy hits. Crammed a gong full the next time (same restriction as a stock stem) and HOLY SHIT! :love:

Sounds great and cheaper than what I have been looking at, what would be your [or anyone who has used both] choice out of this and the pinnacle water tool which is a extra £20. I wouldn't be to bothered but the gong size is different so would have to spend and extra £25 if I wanted to eventually get both and/or a bubbler
 
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iowcatalyst

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Ok thanks you have made my mind up, the VXC it is.
I am assuming the vxc hydro tubes will work with that attachment also if I ever save that much money up. Anyone tried those with the solo?
 
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olivianewtonjohn

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TBH I was never a huge fan of my PNWT. Id say get a VXC MP all day over one of those. I should note that Im using a Planet Vape High Efficiency 18mm GonG with that. Although I think @Kaptan said he got great results with a non-HE version as well.
Really? I have been using the cloud mouthpiece for a few months but IMO PNWT>mouthpiece all day. One thing I notice is the PNWT is very finicky with water levels perhaps some of the complaints are due to that (or maybe I just got a well made one?)

IIRC that poster is in the EU and DHGate charges like 35 euro to ship there.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/D-20...ubbler-ash-catcher-percolator/1626392310.html

I think shipping is cheaper to EU thru aliexpress vs dhgate
 

Caligula

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I was just never able to get the clouds out of the PNWT that I can with my bubbler and now the VXC MP. The unit it self never leaked or had any other functionality issues AFAIK.

Maybe user error... but regardless I obviously found easier methods (for me).

Also what gong are you using with the VXC MP?
 

olivianewtonjohn

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I was just never able to get the clouds out of the PNWT that I can with my bubbler and now the VXC MP. The unit it self never leaked or had any other functionality issues AFAIK.

Maybe user error... but regardless I obviously found easier methods (for me).

Also what gong are you using with the VXC MP?
Im using a PVHE 14mm with an adapter; I use the adapter with my larger pinnacle 18mm tube as well. I really like the cloud stem but the MP is alittle bit awkward too me but its nice when I want to sit in the lazyboy and vap like a boss haha
 
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