thejonny2014
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What do those do?
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CarolKing
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Guys if you are new to this thread and need info, read over the last 20 or 25 pages. I know that over a thousand pages is too overwhelming. Many of these questions have been answered several times.
The newer model Solo can be used and charged at the same time. A better air flow. The stock mouthpieces work fine with the newer model.
Dont worry about serial numbers, either you have the older model or the newer model.
The newer model Solo can be used and charged at the same time. A better air flow. The stock mouthpieces work fine with the newer model.
Dont worry about serial numbers, either you have the older model or the newer model.
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Dr. Soxhlet
SOLO Vaporized Cannabis is my Best Medicine
Hamsta' Style
I confess!
The only time I do it Hamster Style is in bed.
Easier to hold the Solo while lying down.
Love the blue idle light!
Works like a little flashlight when I need to medicate in the middle of the night.
I've had the same two strains-Northern Lights(daytime-energy) and Blueberry(evening-pain-sleep) for several years.
Need a change though, time to get some new varieties-just for variety.
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fregglepops
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Afgooey is a good night time strain.
OF
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No.
The maker has told us not to be guided by that number. Some folks will insist otherwise, of course, but I trust the maker and the Members who have posted having 'the same model' but different features. Yes, we've 'seen' this.
There are basically two models in play, if you bought since late winter it's almost assuredly the newer version. Easy to test for, will your unit heat while charging? If so it's the newer version with that feature, larger air holes and a thicker cap... The cap part is still not confirmed, but I don't think we've had a report of the thinner cap, the change over there happened long before the 'model change'.
You get to decide if the newer version is better, but it's most likely in that group?
OF
Vape Dr.
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Usually Sour Diesel, but I am enjoying some Dutch Treat at the moment.
@logicPwn I have an M1E1 it was the newest model when I got it, @CarolKing said it all!
@logicPwn I have an M1E1 it was the newest model when I got it, @CarolKing said it all!
thejonny2014
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What does a dome screen do? :/
Gray Area
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Reduces the volume of the bowl, and allows more even airflow through the four holes in the stem...
Take a look:
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thejonny2014
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Is it true you get more and thicker vapor with it? If so, how/why??
And why is reducing bowl volume good?
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Have you ever packed a bowl tightly and seen the pattern of how the temperature is distributed unevenly though the bowl??
The idea of the screen is it prevents that.
OF
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It also provides a freer path for the vapor produced 'not above a hole' to escape. Think about it, the four holes are a tiny fraction of the area of the bottom (the reason "Turbo" PVHES are so popular......). Flat screens (without an air space) further block the flow, doming counters that.
OF
Gray Area
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Thought you wanted to vape small loads?
Also, ime, a bowl that has a few bits of weed rattling around in it will not vape as well as a bowl that is lightly packed... the transfer of heat between walls of the load, and amongst the load itself is much better with a packed load.
So, with the same load size, you'll get better results with it lightly packed into a smaller bowl, compared to it hardly filling a larger bowl.
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Johnny, Why don't you loosely lack a full bowl with a dome screen? When done vaping and if there's more left in the bowl take out the stem and lay it on down on something that won't burn. Try to preserve your herb that way. When ready to vape again pick up the stem and put it back in the Solo.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Those 2 strains are very good ones.
To replace those 2 is a lot to ask for!
Current
Purple Kush, Mendocino PURPS, GDP, BLACK WATER very awesome night time.
DUTCH TREAT, DUTCH CRUNCH, GIRL SCOUT COOKIES Day time energy.
PINEAPPLE KUSH I got last week and it might be a regular?
PAST
THAI STICKS, PANAMA RED, KONA GOLD, ALCOPOCO GOLD, COLOMBIAN GOLD, OAXACA COLAS,
MAUI WOWIE, PURPLE BUD, CHRONIC, OG, KUSH to name a few!
(wish I had a SOLO then!)
We all have our favorites however you have two that are the building blocks of many hybrids today!
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thejonny2014
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You guys are so helpful!! I fucking love you homies 
Looks like I'll buy some domes tonight!
Is it possible for me to still put a screen on the other side of the dome to keep the herb from falling onto the heatsink?
Also, do you pack some herb in and put the dome screen on top, or put the dome screen in and then pack the herb on top of the screen?
Looks like I'll buy some domes tonight!
Is it possible for me to still put a screen on the other side of the dome to keep the herb from falling onto the heatsink?
Also, do you pack some herb in and put the dome screen on top, or put the dome screen in and then pack the herb on top of the screen?
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Caligula
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You will never be able to get a Solo to = a Nano in any way shape or form in regards to performance. That said, the Solo is the tits for unthethered vaping! To get maximum effect, the most important consideration is the starting material. Its no secret some flowers vape better than others. I can tell you as a rule of thumb, if youre looking for visible clouds of vapor, go indica. I've also found that "OG" and "Kush" strains have super high levels of oils which give off massive amounts of vapor for days. I'm currently enjoying Fire OG, Skywalker OG and Kosher Kush in this category.
Next, you will want to grind your herb. Fine is good, but it doesnt have to be a powder like a MFLB. Your average grinder will do a good job at this, and I find my SCS units to be perfect.
Then load is considered. You will want to pack enough material that there is enough to give off the desired amounts of vapor yet you DONT want to pack it in there to the point that it becomes restrictive. That will hurt airflow to both your lungs as well as to the material trying to be vaped. What I do is suck pre-ground herb into my stem until full then GENTLY push it down with the tip of my finger. That way the load wont fall out when inverted... but at the same time I can control how tight the pack is. Ideally you only want the herb to be pushed ~1.5mm back from the lip of the glass. It'll take some practice but youll find that "sweet spot" for the pack after a few trys.
Also keep in mind all of this is a moving target since not all herb have equal amounts of moisture, essential oils, etc. So trial and error are key.
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spoutti
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I never did it. My crucible is a bit dirty, I cleaned it 3 times in 14 months. I didnt see performance change. Maybe the taste is a bit affected, maybe.You guys are so helpful!! I fucking love you homies
Looks like I'll buy some domes tonight!
Is it possible for me to still put a screen on the other side of the dome to keep the herb from falling onto the heatsink?
About lightly packed bowls. I see the hot air rubbing itself around more herb surface going left and right compared to loose herb where it goes str8.
fregglepops
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. Cheers guys you always come through. Here in Fraggle Rock we take whatever our guy has(usually cheese sometimes amnesia) or what we ahem produce ourselves. Was perhaps being a tad optimistic with load size. Keep forgetting the nano is a powerful wee tool. I do like the solo and it gives a different high to the nano. Same weed different high...... Is that even possible? And if so how? Keep it simple please. I'm off work and on my 4th gram of the day. Having an NWE( near whitey experience) haha
Caligula
Maximus
It's very possible since different actives volatilize at different temps. What makes the Nano so good is that it can vape off most everything in one or two good pulls. You'll find the Solo requires 2 to 4x as long to get the ABV to the same point I think. So basically, you're getting a bit mix of all these actives at once (potentially) with the Nano where as with the Solo you're getting them over 6, 8, 12+ hits. Big difference.
Also I know it's counterintuitive but less can be more here regarding load size. Pack too much and you reduce airflow too much and overload the heater in the Solo. Try smaller and smaller loads to see where your sweet spot is. I suggest half a stem (lightly packed down) and increase from there.
Heat level is also another factor I didn't cover. That's all up to personal preference. More heat will male for shorter sessions but will also increase discomfort and reduce flavor. I prefer taking a bit longer at level 3 or 4 than going on at 5+. I get to the same place with a bit more patience and a lot more flavor and comfort.
Oh and pro tip: for larger clouds, heat soak your load a bit. I leave my stem in from a cold start and keep it there until temp levels off without the heater kicking on. That usually affords some thick draws the first few times. Also waiting a. It between pulls will aid in this later on in the session.
Also I know it's counterintuitive but less can be more here regarding load size. Pack too much and you reduce airflow too much and overload the heater in the Solo. Try smaller and smaller loads to see where your sweet spot is. I suggest half a stem (lightly packed down) and increase from there.
Heat level is also another factor I didn't cover. That's all up to personal preference. More heat will male for shorter sessions but will also increase discomfort and reduce flavor. I prefer taking a bit longer at level 3 or 4 than going on at 5+. I get to the same place with a bit more patience and a lot more flavor and comfort.
Oh and pro tip: for larger clouds, heat soak your load a bit. I leave my stem in from a cold start and keep it there until temp levels off without the heater kicking on. That usually affords some thick draws the first few times. Also waiting a. It between pulls will aid in this later on in the session.
Vape Dr.
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@thejonny2014 if your in a pinch, you can go to most any hardware store and buy stainless steel pressure washer screens.You guys are so helpful!! I fucking love you homies
Looks like I'll buy some domes tonight!
Is it possible for me to still put a screen on the other side of the dome to keep the herb from falling onto the heatsink?
Also, do you pack some herb in and put the dome screen on top, or put the dome screen in and then pack the herb on top of the screen?
They are available from very fine to very coarse.
They have a rubber ring around a dome screen.
Simply cut the rubber trim off the screen, then cut the screen to fit. Here are a few I have as a reference.
They are a little dusty, lol. Just make sure they are SS, and you torch them first
thejonny2014
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Thanks so much! I'll certainly go that route@thejonny2014 if your in a pinch, you can go to most any hardware store and buy stainless steel pressure washer screens.
They are available from very fine to very coarse.
They have a rubber ring around a dome screen.
Simply cut the rubber trim off the screen, then cut the screen to fit. Here are a few I have as a reference.
They are a little dusty, lol. Just make sure they are SS, and you torch them first
do you pack the bowl and then put that screen over it, or do you put the screen in and then put the herb over it?
Lizard King
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Thanks so much! I'll certainly go that route
The second one.
Vape Dr.
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You put the screen in the stem dome side towards the end you put into the SOLO. I believe there is a pic posted a few pages back.Thanks so much! I'll certainly go that route
Then grind your herb, put the stem in your mouth like you are going to hit the SOLO and suck the herb like a straw until its packed.
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thejonny2014
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Perfect perfect perfect. I will being going out and buying some hose washer filters soon and using the dome for the screen. The thing is, though, I'm going to be using the domed screen with my wooden stem from Ed, and it already has a flat screen installed.
Would having the flat screen in there defeat the purpose of using the domed screen? Or will I still get thicker vapor and all when using the domed screen, even though the flat screen is below it?
Guys, I'm really sorry for being such a noob. This stuff is just over my head and I'm trying to comprehend it all. I'm still not even 100% sure that the domed screen causes you to get thicker vapor and better airflow
Would having the flat screen in there defeat the purpose of using the domed screen? Or will I still get thicker vapor and all when using the domed screen, even though the flat screen is below it?
Guys, I'm really sorry for being such a noob. This stuff is just over my head and I'm trying to comprehend it all. I'm still not even 100% sure that the domed screen causes you to get thicker vapor and better airflow
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Don't worry your not alone!Guys, I'm really sorry for being such a noob. This stuff is just over my head and I'm trying to comprehend it all. I'm still not even 100% sure that the domed screen causes you to get thicker vapor and better airflow