Discontinued The Persei Vaporizer for herbs and concentrates.

Ricardooayee

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:DJust got my SS kit today and I love it. Still looking for another SS kit for my girlfriend.
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Hedonismbot

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Well as fate would have it, a couple of nights ago my v1 Iris died.
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip:
So sad. I was about 2 seconds into a hit on the SR71 at 6.8 volts when I heard a faint popping noise and and saw a puff of smoke leaving the Iris. Never a good sign! Then I smelled that unmistakable, sickly sweet scent of burnt electronics.

And I was just posting recently that the Iris is such a perfect match with the SR-71. Maybe that was tempting fate too much. I don't know. What I am sure about is that I need another Iris ASAP. It enhances the SR-71 experience so much that once you get used to it it's hard to go back to an Iris-less setup.

What I miss most:
1) setting the power level for all the different concentrates I use. I typically vape between 20 and 35 watts depending on how stable my extracts are. Most often between 30-35 watts.
2) the consistency. Hit after hit all day long with exactly the same power levels. Until the battery voltage falls to the point where the Iris drops out of regulation.
3) resistance checking. Yeah, I can check the resistance of the Herc with a DVM but being able to check it in place when the the Persei and Hercules are assembled is the best and most accurate.
4) battery check. Being able to watch the battery voltage go down throughout the day until the Iris falls out of regulation is perfect for letting me know when to switch batteries.
5) Seeing the watts being delivered when the button is pressed (and the orange glow to let you know its working).

Out of all of these I think I miss #3 and #4 the most.

Anyway, @THC SCIENTIFIC, please keep the v2 Iris development on the front burner! Now I'll get 2 when they are released. I need backup for something as useful as the Iris. I would say don't sweat the display too much. If it had the same features and display as the v1 I would be 100% satisfied. Anything more is gravy IMO. Quick question, what is the current limit (max amps) of the v2 Iris?

@Caligula, I'm eagerly awaiting your v2 Iris review. Have you found you favorite power level setting? Have you tried vaping at the different power levels of the various models of the ceramic heating rod?

Hedo
 
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primeform

Member
I am still hating my hercules. I dont understand why its designed to leak into into the bottom container in the first place. It gets all over the rod and electrical connection between the rod and the gold piece. It seems like it gets the material hot enough to liquify but not actually vaporize before it begins leaking. kiss carts work for me so much better and never leak?

Also the top metal cap always gets material in the threads making it seal shut and nearly impossible to open without heating up. Then when you try to unscrew just the top mouthpiece it unscrews the entire piece from the base making you need to almost disassemble the entire thing each time you try to load material.

Just my experience so far.

7.4 kiss cart through a whip to a dab rig is a win tho! Big clouds.
 

itschad

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I am still hating my hercules. I dont understand why its designed to leak into into the bottom container in the first place. It gets all over the rod and electrical connection between the rod and the gold piece. It seems like it gets the material hot enough to liquify but not actually vaporize before it begins leaking. kiss carts work for me so much better and never leak?

Also the top metal cap always gets material in the threads making it seal shut and nearly impossible to open without heating up. Then when you try to unscrew just the top mouthpiece it unscrews the entire piece from the base making you need to almost disassemble the entire thing each time you try to load material.

Just my experience so far.

7.4 kiss cart through a whip to a dab rig is a win tho! Big clouds.


Are you using the SR71 rod or the SR74? I had bad luck with the SR71 rod even with the most stable shatters but the SR74 rod remedied that for me entirely along with cooling it off which I pretty much just give it an extra pull with no button pressing for however long my total pull was. For my hit technique, from a cold start I let it warm up for 3-4 seconds then begin pulling for 3-4, and do 3 off 3 on from there until my throat can't take it anymore. So if I do 2 on off cycles, thats a 4+4+12=20 seconds, so then once I catch my breath I'll give it a good moderate 20 second pull through.

If you're still getting leaks, maybe you're over filling it? I have a saturated coil and then probably load like .3-.4 at a time. I just threw a 2nd one in so I'll fill you in on the results, i hope i dont regret it.


also, if you dont have the black sr74 rod get one. You can pretty much just hold the button down for as long as you want til your battery dies
 

THC SCIENTIFIC

To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
Manufacturer
@primeform the Hercules is designed to drop its reserves in case of not Cooling it down properly. I have run over 10 grams through some QC units and all passed without problems.


The key is to cool it down if your doing a 30 second hit then push the button for 15 and keep inhaling for the rest of the 15 without the button being pushed and cool it down for another 45-55 seconds after that.

The bottom catch can is designed to catch the oil so it does not vaporize if you forget to cool it down. This is because the ceramic having a bigger surface area this requiring for a cool down period.


What some people forget is they use standard ecig oil vaporizer techniques on the Hercules. This is not the case you have to adjust for the Hercules because it's a different beast.
 

primeform

Member
@primeform the Hercules is designed to drop its reserves in case of not Cooling it down properly. I have run over 10 grams through some QC units and all passed without problems.


The key is to cool it down if your doing a 30 second hit then push the button for 15 and keep inhaling for the rest of the 15 without the button being pushed and cool it down for another 45-55 seconds after that.

The bottom catch can is designed to catch the oil so it does not vaporize if you forget to cool it down. This is because the ceramic having a bigger surface area this requiring for a cool down period.


What some people forget is they use standard ecig oil vaporizer techniques on the Hercules. This is not the case you have to adjust for the Hercules because it's a different beast.

Im going to keep at it
 

Darb

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@primeform the Hercules is designed to drop its reserves in case of not Cooling it down properly. I have run over 10 grams through some QC units and all passed without problems.


The key is to cool it down if your doing a 30 second hit then push the button for 15 and keep inhaling for the rest of the 15 without the button being pushed and cool it down for another 45-55 seconds after that.

The bottom catch can is designed to catch the oil so it does not vaporize if you forget to cool it down. This is because the ceramic having a bigger surface area this requiring for a cool down period.


What some people forget is they use standard ecig oil vaporizer techniques on the Hercules. This is not the case you have to adjust for the Hercules because it's a different beast.
@primeform I recommend trying this technique. I had temporarily given up on my Hercs because of leaking issues. Now the SR-71 is my favourite oil vape by far. I still get carried away with button holding and have an occasional leak but it's no big deal. You can just unscrew the top chamber and scrape the bottom chamber, then melt it back on to the coil. Having an Iris makes it easier to take the Herc apart on the spot but it's not really that hard. (Can't imagine not having an Iris though)
I love my Herc, I can't imagine how it will be improved on from here. Will be very interesting to see what comes next....
 
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Vapvap

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I had leaks at first, but now never :). To unscrew the top lid and the upper chamber, I only put a quick flame lighter (1 second) on it and I can unscrew very easily, and I'm a girl ! :D

For Herbs, the Bender is amazing for taste, my grandma loves it too :rockon::myday: :
 
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pickmita

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Would you guys say that the Bender is the best "portable" dry herbs vaporizer? or semi portable... anything without a plugged electrical chord. I don't really care too much about its size and not really being a truly portable solution, like the Ascent, or the Pax or the Pinnacle pro... but what I really want is: healthy (all glass), taste and efficiency. I still haven't made my purchase :D:D:D
 
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SlinginPaint

As Above ∞ So Below
Would you guys say that the Bender is the best "portable" dry herbs vaporizer? or semi portable... anything without a plugged electrical chord. I don't really care too much about its size and not really being a truly portable solution, like the Ascent, or the Pax or the Pinnacle pro... but what I really want is: healthy (all glass), taste and efficiency. I still haven't made my purchase :D:D:D

I always used my Bender at home. Too tall to take out and about safely IMO.

Look into the solo thread here, you might like it.

Now back to the Persei :cool:
 
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SlinginPaint,
I always used my Bender at home. Too tall to take out and about safely IMO.

Get a Solo. Built like a tank, support/warranty from authorized resellers is top notch. Taste is titteeeeehhhhhhsss.

Now back to the Persei :cool:
The bender with a Persei in 18350 mode via the SS kit is quite a bit smaller than the solo for whatever that's worth.
 
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ataxian

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Would you guys say that the Bender is the best "portable" dry herbs vaporizer? or semi portable... anything without a plugged electrical chord. I don't really care too much about its size and not really being a truly portable solution, like the Ascent, or the Pax or the Pinnacle pro... but what I really want is: healthy (all glass), taste and efficiency. I still haven't made my purchase :D:D:D
The BENDER is for the FLAVOR vaporist! Sit back and enjoy!
At home in the GARDEN is the furthest I have taken her out of the house.
Not a pocket vape.
You have to want it!

You don't need to do this!
(over kill)
Dry is fine with the BENDER!
 

Resinberg

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nice my Hercules will be here today within a couple hours any advice on what I should do when I fist get it I believe I should take it apart and clean it correct?
 
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Mynameismud

Accessory Maker
Accessory Maker
Well as fate would have it, a couple of nights ago my v1 Iris died.
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip::rip:
So sad. I was about 2 seconds into a hit on the SR71 at 6.8 volts when I heard a faint popping noise and and saw a puff of smoke leaving the Iris. Never a good sign! Then I smelled that unmistakable, sickly sweet scent of burnt electronics.

And I was just posting recently that the Iris is such a perfect match with the SR-71. Maybe that was tempting fate too much. I don't know. What I am sure about is that I need another Iris ASAP. It enhances the SR-71 experience so much that once you get used to it it's hard to go back to an Iris-less setup.

What I miss most:
1) setting the power level for all the different concentrates I use. I typically vape between 20 and 35 watts depending on how stable my extracts are. Most often between 30-35 watts.
2) the consistency. Hit after hit all day long with exactly the same power levels. Until the battery voltage falls to the point where the Iris drops out of regulation.
3) resistance checking. Yeah, I can check the resistance of the Herc with a DVM but being able to check it in place when the the Persei and Hercules are assembled is the best and most accurate.
4) battery check. Being able to watch the battery voltage go down throughout the day until the Iris falls out of regulation is perfect for letting me know when to switch batteries.
5) Seeing the watts being delivered when the button is pressed (and the orange glow to let you know its working).

Out of all of these I think I miss #3 and #4 the most.

Anyway, @THC SCIENTIFIC, please keep the v2 Iris development on the front burner! Now I'll get 2 when they are released. I need backup for something as useful as the Iris. I would say don't sweat the display too much. If it had the same features and display as the v1 I would be 100% satisfied. Anything more is gravy IMO. Quick question, what is the current limit (max amps) of the v2 Iris?

@Caligula, I'm eagerly awaiting your v2 Iris review. Have you found you favorite power level setting? Have you tried vaping at the different power levels of the various models of the ceramic heating rod?

Hedo
Thats so sad. I couldnt imagine having an iris and then not. Thats rough.

has anyone herd of an expected release date for the new iris?
Its currently being tested by @Caligula then has 1 more tester to go to before production i believe... So its a good while away i would assume
I am still hating my hercules. I dont understand why its designed to leak into into the bottom container in the first place. It gets all over the rod and electrical connection between the rod and the gold piece. It seems like it gets the material hot enough to liquify but not actually vaporize before it begins leaking. kiss carts work for me so much better and never leak?

Also the top metal cap always gets material in the threads making it seal shut and nearly impossible to open without heating up. Then when you try to unscrew just the top mouthpiece it unscrews the entire piece from the base making you need to almost disassemble the entire thing each time you try to load material.

Just my experience so far.

7.4 kiss cart through a whip to a dab rig is a win tho! Big clouds.
are you storing it on its side, and cooling it down like others mentioned. As long as you dont overload it that should fix your problem.

As for the top cap, @THC SCIENTIFIC warned about that with the sr71 to sr74 changes. Thats another reason i kept my sr71...i wonder if you could still use the old top cap even though your chamber has threads in it
 

alex h

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1. Hercules Sr series can vaporize your noisy neighbors wife if needed, but yes it can do all oils, and water extracts without any issues.

2. If I'm not mistaken choosing the Herc when purchasing the Persei gives you a discount and on top of that you can use ILOVEUPTECH for an additional 20% off.

3. Aw imr batteries are the only way to go.

4. The Hercules has no equal in vapor production when taste is sought after.

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I was about to go in and make the purchase, but do you have any idea when you might be receiving more persei ti's in black?
 
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Dr. Soxhlet

SOLO Vaporized Cannabis is my Best Medicine
Heres a pic of the car I bought the other day. What can I say....it matched my Persei!
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Nice!! After seeing that I had to put this up! My new Persei matches my Bayliner Capri. Years ago my father-in-law gave the old boat a custom paint job:

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Matches pretty well wouldn't you say?:

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warnerg54

Member
nice my Hercules will be here today within a couple hours any advice on what I should do when I fist get it I believe I should take it apart and clean it correct?

Yep! I boiled all the Hercules parts for30 minutes, Sans the teflon washers/grommets, which were wiped down with 99% ISO... I believe you can also just soak everything in a 99% ISO bath for 2-3 hours, then let air dry overnight. Be patient and take your time! I just got my Herc a week or to ago, and have not had a ton of issues...
 
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