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thejonny2014
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
So the problem with vaping small amounts on flat screens is that the herb is too far away from the heater and thus not getting the necessary heat to get clouds? I thought it was because it's so tiny that there just wasn't a way to get thick vapor out of it! (that might be part of the reason too)
Also, can you just turn a normal sized flat screen (the kind that fit into the normal stems) into a nicely fitting dome screen?
Caligula
Maximus
Yes and yes.
More distance from the heater means the same temp will get less results thus bumping it up one notch is in order IMO. Of course if there is TOO little material in there, you won't get good results either. It's a fine line.
And also yes, most people just use larger screens and dome them so they fit in the stem properly versus buying pre-domed versions.
More distance from the heater means the same temp will get less results thus bumping it up one notch is in order IMO. Of course if there is TOO little material in there, you won't get good results either. It's a fine line.
And also yes, most people just use larger screens and dome them so they fit in the stem properly versus buying pre-domed versions.
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I've never felt like I needed a domed screen, I've tried it. It works either way for me. I think having too much info coming at a person at one time can be overwhelming ( Johnny) I would leave the Eds stem as is.
I usually pack mine almost to the top loosely filled, just a slight tap on the top of the herb. When I'm done with a session I take my stem out of the Solo. I then can go back later and finish. The stem is extremely hot. I've burned myself more than once.
Not everybody does it the same, we all have our own rituals. Do what works for you. There's no right or wrong. I love getting great ideas that I've never thought of. Regular screens are really cheap, you can buy a 100 off Amazon. Just use the end of a pencil to help dome the screen.
Have fun trying out new things.
I usually pack mine almost to the top loosely filled, just a slight tap on the top of the herb. When I'm done with a session I take my stem out of the Solo. I then can go back later and finish. The stem is extremely hot. I've burned myself more than once.
Not everybody does it the same, we all have our own rituals. Do what works for you. There's no right or wrong. I love getting great ideas that I've never thought of. Regular screens are really cheap, you can buy a 100 off Amazon. Just use the end of a pencil to help dome the screen.
Have fun trying out new things.
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thejonny2014
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Okay great! You don't have any problems with your loosely packed herb falling onto the heatsink?
Also, why doesn't anyone ever pack it tightly? Why is it always loose? Does packing tight cause airflow restriction?
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Vape Dr.
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I pretty much do the same as @CarolKing does, I loosely pack it. Not too tight so the air can pass through.
After each time the SOLO shuts off, I pull out my PVES turbo GonG (that's what I use as a mouth piece and for my F-bomb) and dump it on a piece of paper.
That instantly cools down the stem and herb
Then when I'm ready for round 2, I vacuum the herb back in the stem and its go time.
If your looking for smaller chambers or normal size, check out www.planetvape.ca Robert has normal, shorty (half size chamber, they work awesome!), turbo stems and GonGs.
I highly recommend them. they come with a flat screen but have laser etched slits on the sides to increase airflow.
With the SOLO, the skies the limit when it comes to stems!
P.S. a corn cob husk works great to get loose debris out of your stem, or the bottom edge of the oven. Also the small interdental brushes work good to clean out the holes at the bottom of the oven, after the unit is cooled of course. You don't want to melt the little plastic bristles in your SOLO!
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Hell ya @ataxian
Quetzalcoatl
DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
Pack it too tightly and with the restriction of the Solo (more with the older models) it can cause headaches from trying to pull so hard. I think the restriction the Solo has works well to balance airflow and not overwhelming the heater, a good guide. Packing hard on top of that is going to lead to an annoying session, at least for me.
I'd say try it yourself but you'd really see what I mean when you try to do a whole session pulling on it so restricted. Pack a stem well and put it in your Solo, don't need to turn it on but try drawing at various speeds. Now imagine doing that every single hit you want, for maybe the whole 12 minute session, probably 2 full sessions to actually vaporize all of it.
And the dome screens get the material closer to the heater, which is what you want.
thejonny2014
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Yeeee buddy!!! STOKED NOW! I'm gonna get a nice dome screen going, load up 0.05-0.1, and blow some fucking clouds! Think I can get some big clouds with that at temp 5? (from stem and bubbler). I don't want to go to 7 because I don't want to get couchlocked or sleepy!
Quetzalcoatl
DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
Yuuuup, I get solid clouds with ~.08-.1g whether through my bubbler or dry. I actually start at 2 usually when I vape dry, to really savor the terpenes (the chemicals that give it the taste and smell), then bump it up to 3 and 4. Bubbler is usually starting at 3 or 4 and all the way up to 7 depending.
thejonny2014
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Okay great! One last question! (you know I had to, it's my nature 
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When using the dome screen, should I put a flat screen on the side closest to the heatsink (on the other side of the herb. the herb would be squashed between dome and flat screen)? I don't want my herb falling onto the heatsink and I feel like this would be a good way to prevent that from happening.
)When using the dome screen, should I put a flat screen on the side closest to the heatsink (on the other side of the herb. the herb would be squashed between dome and flat screen)? I don't want my herb falling onto the heatsink and I feel like this would be a good way to prevent that from happening.
OF
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While excellent accessories for some/many I think the grooves are ground (probably probably with diamond). Laser cutting glass doesn't work that well, glass transmitting rather than absorbing light. If you look close you can see tool marks I think, not the fused surface laser (or other heat) working would leave?
And while I'm in a quibbling mood, it's not a heatsink.....in fact just the opposite. It's a heat source, it brings heat into the system. Heatsinks remove it.
I wouldn't fear to much touching the metal with herb, it's not fatal. Some don't like it, some don't care. IMO you should decide which group you're in for yourself......
Just enjoy the Solo?
Regards.
OF
Quetzalcoatl
DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
That's how I do it, yeah.Okay great! One last question! (you know I had to, it's my nature
When using the dome screen, should I put a flat screen on the side closest to the heatsink (on the other side of the herb. the herb would be squashed between dome and flat screen)? I don't want my herb falling onto the heatsink and I feel like this would be a good way to prevent that from happening.
thejonny2014
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OF
Well-Known Member
HahahaYou made me giggle haha that's some good shit.
By the way, I don't know if I could even tell if stuff hits the heatsink () or not. But I still would prefer it not to
Glad to hear it, keeping you amused is one of my goals you know......
You can usually spot where herb has touched the cup, it'll be much darker at that one point.
BTW, it's still not a heat sink. Heat flows from hot to cold. Source to load (or sink if you prefer). A detail, I agree, but attention to details can lead to understanding, disregard can prevent it.
Perhaps you should intentionally try it?
OF
thejonny2014
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Quetzalcoatl
DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
OF
Well-Known Member
Boy I love the Solo's heatsink.
(I got it the first time, just screwin with ya
Please don't.
TIA
No fight. A technical point....about the correct usage of a technical term. I'm looking to promote understanding here, not "just screwin" with guys trying to help......
OF
thejonny2014
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spoutti
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No. You dont need to worry too much about herb touching the crucible. Follow caligula's way of packing your bowl and it will be perfect. Putting a screen on top of your herb only puts space between the heat source and your herb imho. A domed screen inside the glass stem pushes the herbs closer on the other hand.Okay great! One last question! (you know I had to, it's my nature
When using the dome screen, should I put a flat screen on the side closest to the heatsink (on the other side of the herb. the herb would be squashed between dome and flat screen)? I don't want my herb falling onto the heatsink and I feel like this would be a good way to prevent that from happening.
I personnally packed my bowls tighter before and had herb touching the crucible (hamster style though) and my herbs didnt fusion/caked etc with my crucible. It didnt get dirty alot, kinda peaked at some acceptable dirtyness level(read no extra maintenance
).edit I didnt see it was already answered, twice
vaporcloud
lurking kiwi
I'm waiting for my solo to arrive. Have had many vapes but pretty excited about this one. So many choices out there it was a tough decision. Came down to PN pro vs Solo. I think the solo will fit my needs.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
How do you like YODA?
I love the SOLO on 4
GonG full HOWEVER loose.
Small bubbler
Smooth and medicating!
Gray Area
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VaporCloud, I have the Pinnacle Pro and the Solo. I think you made the wise decision. You will not regret your purchase. May you spend many happy hours together.
+1 @vaporcloud I too have them both and can assure you you made the right decision... My PnP gets used only when I'm outside and need a stealthy way to vape. I would never choose it over my solo given a choice...
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I like what you wrote.
+1 @vaporcloud I too have them both and can assure you you made the right decision... My PnP gets used only when I'm outside and need a stealthy way to vape. I would never choose it over my solo given a choice...
I use other vaporizers for different needs.
However the SOLO I use the most.
I could buy so many other devices.
The SOLO heats at a range just perfect delivery of my medicine.
Ok it's cheap and extremely senseable.
Not everyone's cup of tea!
Did someone say tea?
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