subway13029
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I am officially on the list for the vapman heating station..im wondering what the cost is gonna be? Something this amazing should probably be around 1 million dollars, huh? Cant really put a price on MAGIC I guess..;-)
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axakal
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they wanted to publish the price on facebook on the 10th of april. the facebook page has 333 users, i wonder, how many came from here.
KidFated.
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Keep the non fb users up to date, thanks
M0J0
I am a leaf on the wind ~ watch how I soar...
Awesome pics ,I'm so stoked about having a flame vape again! It's so uniquely small and magical, well designed and crafted by a true artist, thank you Rene!
I like to put that funnel ring on top of the egg. Also think it's cool how you just have to hit the side of the ring to pop it off and take it off! Easier than I thought it was going to be at first glance, I'm getting cocky and flipping it up and catching it with the same finger, skillz!Got it going very nice and those first few tokes brought great memories of flame vapes of my past. Glad to be reunited with that taste and feeling!
Ed's Cocobolo WonG is a stunner! Are they supposed to fit like the mp? Mine isn't close to being snug, but works just fine. I just leave it on my glass when using and attach VM after heating, or just leave it all on glass then heat, stop and enjoy!
I kind of like that the egg is hard for me to open when my hands are greasy or oily. It reminds me to wash and dry my grubby hands before I touch this precious wood! The intricate detail really blows my mind and gives me the Alice and Wonderland vibe, and I love it!!!
I like the tips about keeping a cleaning rag or what not, I'm thinking of keeping an organic cottonball on top of the mp in the Bordeaux case. See that I stopped calling it an egg, it deserves more respect! That way I can reclaim that wonderful oil even though it seems like a drop in the bucket, that shit adds up!
Baby Got Back! That Cocobolo seriously puts off about the whole spectrum that species portrays, such a beauty! Now I just need a two toned yin yang tattooed pear from infinity.vm.com, and an exotic from @Snappo and a Vapman Station!
I watched that video a couple days ago and a few times just a bit ago. I know I'm a bit ADHD so I could have missed it several times, possibly idk what were we talking about? Oh ya no tip, on squeezing the egg on that vid. The instructions tell you but alas, I'm a guy... Thanks for the tips though!
If your still reading this have a wonderful night everyone! Keep your chin up @Melting Pot I'm headed back to that rabbit hole, I will see you all there!!!
Sorry about that. The egg technique is on the video "Vapman - Howto Load " here:
I also wanted to point something out about the Lighter Use
I learned this from René just the other day:
The measurements on flame size described on the booklet and on the website measure the flame fome inside the lighter's nozzle because the flame starts in there -- I had always measured it from the tip of the nozze...
So, if you measure the blue, inner flame, either start yor measurement from the ring arounf the nozzle, or simply substract 5 mm from the suggested values.
Also regarding flame length:
Although I do subscribe to OF's advice, or Mantra: "Don't be shy with the flame." You should be advised that very small changes in flame length have a large impact on heating time.
Here are some tips:
- All else being equal, just a 2 mm increase in flame size can shave off 2 or 3 seconds of heating time.
- Start with the lowest flame size and start working yor way up until you find the flame length that gives the best results for yor style of vaping. This is a very personal thing -- This may take 2 or 3 sessions to find.
- Keep the blue inner flame pointed (and touching) the very tip of the crucible.
- An excessively large flame size will char the vapman more than usual and will be much more difficult to walk the fine line between vaporization and combustion.
- I believe that the reason my vapmans still look like new after years of use is simply because I don't use an excesively long flame on my torch and I keep the flame pointing at the tip of the crucible.
- If you don't believe my point above, ask Mr Mellish to post a pic of his charcoalized basic and compare it to my vapmans...
- @vapman recommends to never exceed the 20 mm flame size (15 mm from the top of the nozzle).
I hope this helps!
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Note: I'm workiing my latest two-tone vapman a bit different now. I remove the crucible completely and re-shape the inside of the wooden bowl, making it a smoother, rounder and a bit wider. This should help the flame and heat that flows around the crucible have less impact on the wooden ring.
It take a 2 to 4 hours to do this reshaping since I have to take the vapman completely apart and then put it back together after reshaping and smoothing.
And, they look real pretty - in my opinion:
See the detailed instructions on the vapman booklet or here: http://vapman.com/en/operating_instructions
Heating
Hold the vapman by the handle ring (see the arrows in the diagram). Touch the apex of the copper pan with the tip of the flame jet. The length of time required for the heating will depend on the size of the flame. The following can serve as a guide:
Flame approx. 10 mm: 5-6 seconds
Flame approx. 15 mm: 3-4 seconds
Flame approx. 20 mm: 2-3 seconds
Attention: Do not heat the pan any longer than indicated, otherwise the herbs will burn up!
Tip: herbs will vaporize more gently and more evenly if you heat them for briefer periods but more often.
If the pan is cold, it must first be warmed up at intervals of ca 2 seconds so that the heat can be distributed evenly. Just try it out for yourself. When you inhale, you will quickly notice whether the ideal temperature has already been reached. Rather heat too little than too much.
If the copper pan is vastly overheated, this can result in a flaking of the gold plate. The vapman will nevertheless remain functional.
OF
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I agree, it's very important to find and use the 'correct flame size for you'. To that end I use the mouth of the VM to gauge my favorite lighter. When I hold the lighter across the mouth, nozzle at the rim the inner flame just reaches the center of the pan and the outer flame the far side when it's running at the level I normally use. Easy to check, the gauge is right there.
If it's just a bit long or short I'll fudge the heat time a bit, but if it's more than a that I adjust the flame first. As long as I keep the lighter filled more than about 1/4 it seems to regulate just fine for the most part.......but checking never hurts?
OF
Don Quixote
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Sorry if I'm asking what may seem evident to most but, how exactly do you control flame length? I have the Vapman lighter, and as far as I can tell, the only way I can control the flame length is by how close to the crucible I hold the nozzle. Is that all? Or is there something I'm missing here?
@M0J0, thanks for your extremely informative posts; and btw those two-toned VMs are beautiful indeed.
Hey @Don Quixote
You should find a small dial on the bottom of the Vapman lighter - it will be marked '-' & '+'.
Turn the dial to adjust your flame length.
M0J0
I am a leaf on the wind ~ watch how I soar...
Yes, it's a black, plastic knob. I use my thumbnail to turn it.There is a small dial on the bottom oft he Vapman lighter - it should be marked '-' & '+'.
Turn the dial to adjust your glame length.
It's very sensitive, so a little motion goes a long way.
Thanks for yor king words @Don Quixote!
Edit to fix "thumbnail" so people don't know just how stupid I really am. hahaha
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Don Quixote
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Sounds like something Ziggy Stardust would advise. ;-)
But srsly (I see you've fixed the felicitous typo now), thanks so much to you and @M0J0 for enlightening me.
IAmKrazy2
Darth Vapor
Ordered a walnut vapman classic with lighter and 9 extra screens from Rene directly. Dude is very fast on email responses, and customer service has been great as i had some questions to email. I paid this morning, and he already responded to let me know it would ship same day. Amazing
Surprised to get s second vm already, but it is just too much a beast with concentrates on the run. Next vm purchase? The warming station. Duh.
Surprised to get s second vm already, but it is just too much a beast with concentrates on the run. Next vm purchase? The warming station. Duh.
friedrich
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If it really works as well as it seems, the heating station might just make Vapman the best single 'personal' vaporizer on the market (...if it isn't already)!
At home I still usually go for the E-nano, but this could be game over... it should address some of the ergonomic disadvantages I've noticed with log vapes, such as:
At home I still usually go for the E-nano, but this could be game over... it should address some of the ergonomic disadvantages I've noticed with log vapes, such as:
- require two hands most of the time
- view is blocked when attached to water pipe
- somewhat complicated to detach and clear
- cord is annoying due to movement
Some of us call that thing a "thumbnail"
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OF
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Exactly so. And more over adjustments like this (where you change mechanical things against soft seals) can show "hysteresis" (great word for crossword puzzles.....), creep and backlash. That is the same number of degrees doesn't always give exactly the same change.
Best practice is to use small steps and always 'the same way'. That is if you're making it longer and go too far (come out too long) turn is 'way down' (past where you started) and slowly adjust up again in steps. Failure to do so invites more change over time. Coming to the same point 'from above' is not the same as 'from below' mechanically.
OF
Mr Mellish
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Some of us call that thing a "thumbnail"
He learned that phrase from his sister's father's wife.
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M0J0
I am a leaf on the wind ~ watch how I soar...
I thought a thumbnail was a small picture on a website that yoyu click to get a bigger one...
OF
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I thought a thumbnail was a small picture on a website that yoyu click to get a bigger one...
And I thought 'thumbnail' was something you accidentally hit with a hammer and instantly regret.......
Shows to go ya how confusing the world really is?
OF
VAPEHUNTER
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I sent my email to mail@element-medical.ch yesterday about noon.
Last night I received a response saying.
"Thank you for your interest in our Vapman station. You are on the list!"
Now the wait begins
Last night I received a response saying.
"Thank you for your interest in our Vapman station. You are on the list!"
Now the wait begins
natural farmer
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I decided I'll wait for a black version!
I also decided that my vapman is a very nice party vape as well. I just heat and pass it/throw it to everyone until they can't take anymore!
Taste suffers a bit compared to convection vapes but is delicious nevertheless. It's just not amazing like it from the Crafty, Lotus and I hope Zion and Grasshopper...
Major problem is that I can't seem to leave it off my hands!
I also decided that my vapman is a very nice party vape as well. I just heat and pass it/throw it to everyone until they can't take anymore!
Taste suffers a bit compared to convection vapes but is delicious nevertheless. It's just not amazing like it from the Crafty, Lotus and I hope Zion and Grasshopper...
Major problem is that I can't seem to leave it off my hands!
axakal
Well-Known Member
i'm waiting for you trying it out with a vapor lung.
I decided I'll wait for a black version!
I also decided that my vapman is a very nice party vape as well. I just heat and pass it/throw it to everyone until they can't take anymore!
Taste suffers a bit compared to convection vapes but is delicious nevertheless. It's just not amazing like it from the Crafty, Lotus and I hope Zion and Grasshopper...
Major problem is that I can't seem to leave it off my hands!
natural farmer
Well-Known Member
Already did a first run through one. Not a perfect one but it worked nicely. It just can't whitewall it like a Solo or a log can though.i'm waiting for you trying it out with a vapor lung.
Seren
Away with the fairies
I guess that's a possibility
..... but not something that's happened to mine. Then again, I don't actually invert it often, I've just tried it out a few times to see if it works. I find the rattle gets muffled just by using the cloth anyhow, and I tend to throw my egg in my handbag - so it's not like it's jangling in my pocket as it can with your fellas. Same here.So happy to hear you're already taken with your vapmen @SSVUN~YAH & @natural farmer ............
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VAPEHUNTER
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I decided I'll wait for a black version!
That was my big dilemma as well. I wanted it A.S.A.P. however I like everything in black my trucks, guns, Vapes, etc. So do I get the heat station now or wait
.Then it hit me
get the blue one now and the black one at a later date. That way i'll have one next to my bed and another for the garage.There problem solved.
SSVUN~YAH
You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
That was my big dilemma as well. I wanted it A.S.A.P. however I like everything in black my trucks, guns, Vapes, etc. So do I get the heat station now or wait
Then it hit me
There problem solved.
Don't do it to Mr. Mojo Risin!
VAPEHUNTER
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Don't do it to Mr. Mojo Risin!
Hey that's my one Vape, other than my Puffit-2 that's not black.
Remember dark helmet....
Edit: I take my last statement back. I just remembered I bought the black replacement body for my Puffit-2, I just haven't used it yet.
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