Discontinued Pax 2

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Popcorn Lung

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Hello fc compadres! New to the site and have only been vaping for less than a year. However I'm a quick learner and I'm definitely not new to medicinal flowers, fungus, roots, seeds ;).

My first vape purchase was the Pax2. I took my time reading up on various portables and had tried a few including the original Pax which I instantly fell in love with.

As soon as I was about to pull the trigger on the purchasing of the Pax I noticed a price drop on their website. I knew one of the reasons cold be a new unit could be expected so I waited. A week later the announcement for Pax2 came out and I was able to get it the first day of sale!

Like most vapes there is a learning curve when using the Pax2. It took some time for me to find a way to take draws from it to my liking.

Heres what's worked for me.

First I'm not sure where all the comments from air restriction is coming from. I will add that after my first cleaning of the unit I placed and pushed the oven screen in to deep. I wasted an oven trying to pull from it. To correct this issue I popped the oven screen back out and placed it back at the recommended angleb over the vape pathway. It's going to be slightly uneven but that's a good thing.

I have tried lightly grinding my flowers to finely grinding them and found that the finely ground product works best. A little will slip past the screen up to the mouth unit so regular cleaning of at least the mouthpiece may be needed.

Pulling from the unit is best done by using your diaphram. That way it becomes more of a slow consistent type draw. If you're trying to inhale like a mad man you will get nowhere fast but with practice you'll be pulling hits with ease.

Lip placement is also important. You're not trying to lip lock the unit. Like a quick kiss or quick peck if you will is all you need. The loose placement will cause some air from the side of you're lips to come in but eventually through use you'll be able to pull from the unit with more air coming through the unit. You'll feel the heat a tad bit more and notice the taste will be a little stronger.

With practice you should be able to take straight draws with no air constrictions and no need for "sipping".

Secondly I've read some comments about how the Pax2 is a hog and can not be used with minimum amounts. This is so untrue as the last few posts have mentioned.

Simply fill enough to cover the oven screen. Place secondary pipe screen in and BAM!

I can get 8-10 hits at 360. Let it cool, open up the oven, stir and do it again for another 3-5 hits at 360. You can stir it up a third time and get a couple more pulls at 380 but I only do that when I'm being lazy to reload.

I do not use the higher heat settings past 380. To be honest you will not see a whole lot of vape doing it this way after the first two pulls. At first I could only taste it and a few minutes later I could feel the effects. Than I was standing by my range hood in the kitchen which has lights underneath it. As I exhaled I saw the vapor clear as day.

If you don't think you're getting any vapors but taste it than your good. Want proof? It's silly but turn a flashlight on and exhale through it after taking a draw. You should see you're vapor =) Hope this helps!

Anyways I'm ready to purchase my first home unit and look forward to frequenting the board. Happy vaping!
 

microduck

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as i promised i'd report back after freezing the silicone mp/ re-applying it for use and it does has a cooling sensation
 
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JamesTiberiousKirk

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Excellent review Buzz. I fnd the 'particular' charging station the biggest con for a wonderfully portable vape. I wish pax would develop an attachment (perhaps a snap on) charging solution for mini USB.
 
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Delta3DStudios

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I've thought about making a 3D printed clip to attach the Pax2 to it's charging dock, but I don't have a Pax2 to take measurements.

Anyone have a spare charging dock they can send me to take measurements? I don't need the Pax itself (I've got a good idea brewing :ninja:)
 

WakeAndVape

VapeLife X
I've thought about making a 3D printed clip to attach the Pax2 to it's charging dock, but I don't have a Pax2 to take measurements.

Anyone have a spare charging dock they can send me to take measurements? I don't need the Pax itself (I've got a good idea brewing :ninja:)
A simple thick rubber band would work perfectly
 
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Plotinus

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Hey all, just got my Pax 2! Very excited, it's beautiful. I do detect a faint plastic taste, what kind of burn-in do you all recommend for this thing?
 
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Does anyone here know if there is anywhere i can purchase a battery charger for the pax2?

Hey all, just got my Pax 2! Very excited, it's beautiful. I do detect a faint plastic taste, what kind of burn-in do you all recommend for this thing?
I hope you didn't purchase a knock off pax.

I had the original pax and it didnt taste plasticy out of the box.
My pax2 was purchased from a friend, and taste the same.

I bought a dgk Gpro, which basically stole pax' design with cheap materials in China, and had a bad taste of plastic addatives.

Wish you luck

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Plotinus

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Does anyone here know if there is anywhere i can purchase a battery charger for the pax2?


I hope you didn't purchase a knock off pax.

I had the original pax and it didnt taste plasticy out of the box.
My pax2 was purchased from a friend, and taste the same.

I bought a dgk Gpro, which basically stole pax' design with cheap materials in China, and had a bad taste of plastic addatives.

Wish you luck

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thanks, it's definitely real, bought through an authorized retailer etc. and i already registered it online for the warranty, so all is well.

would love to hear from others about dealing with burn-ins on these units--sounds like you didn't do one?
 
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Samantha

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Hi Plotinus,

I just got my Pax 2 and visitied this place to ask the same question :). I fired the Pax up for the first time without putting anything inside. I can clearly taste a plastic like smell if I take a draw with the empty pax. So I am wondering if this is normal.

Any one else can comment on this?

Thx!

Samantha
 
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mitchgo61

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thanks, it's definitely real, bought through an authorized retailer etc. and i already registered it online for the warranty, so all is well.

would love to hear from others about dealing with burn-ins on these units--sounds like you didn't do one?
Hi Plotinus,

I just got my Pax 2 and visitied this place to ask the same question :). I fired the Pax up for the first time without putting anything inside. I can clearly taste a plastic like smell if I take a draw with the empty pax. So I am wondering if this is normal.

Any one else can comment on this?

Just my experience....never noticed any plastic taste. Did one quick burn-in...maybe six minutes. No plastic smell then, or afterwards.
 
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Vapetrees

Vaped Out
Hi Plotinus,

I just got my Pax 2 and visitied this place to ask the same question :). I fired the Pax up for the first time without putting anything inside. I can clearly taste a plastic like smell if I take a draw with the empty pax. So I am wondering if this is normal.

Any one else can comment on this?

Thx!

Samantha
Turn it on and set it to the highest heat setting. I think the new device smell is what causes it to seem to taste like plastic but it's probably just the new device smell. It will go away after you use it the first time.
 
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Samantha

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Yes indeed. Maybe it is more accurate to call it "new device" smell. So you guys say it is normal. That would reassure me to try it out. I am just a bit worried that I inhale some unhealthy fumes.

Ok, I had the device now running quite a few times on the highest setting, but smells still very new....
 
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JamesTiberiousKirk

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Always thoroughly clean and do an initial burn with any new vape. Then load it with your favorite herb and you will be off and running.
I am perhaps less fastidious than most, but that is the extent of what I will do with a new vape. It may still have a smell the first few loads, but after some seasoning, and regular upkeep cleanings, it is usually smooth sailing.

Just my experience. Some vapes may be blatant health hazards, but I am certain OF would spot them immediately and let us all know.
 

Ojan_at_PAX

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Yes indeed. Maybe it is more accurate to call it "new device" smell. So you guys say it is normal. That would reassure me to try it out. I am just a bit worried that I inhale some unhealthy fumes.

Ok, I had the device now running quite a few times on the highest setting, but smells still very new....

Welcome to the PAX family, and no worries! The vapor path is constructed entirely from surgical grade stainless steel and is separate from the rest of the internal components. All of the plastic components are food-safe, engineering thermoplastics of the highest quality. I think you should do whatever makes you more comfortable, but I've never done it with any PAX or PAX 2 that I've used.
 
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Samantha

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Thank you all. I will do just as told. Hoperfully my next question will be, what are the "must have" accessories :)
 
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Vapetrees

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It smells when it's warming up the oven, but it also depends on whether you're in an enclosed place. If you're out and about it doesn't smell as bad.
 
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JamesTiberiousKirk

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The flat mouthpiece can capture resin and have a slight lingering scent. If I wanted to carry it discreetly I would get @Ratchett 's caps and clean the mouthpiece before venturing out amongst cannabis bloodhounds.

Once you heat the flowers up, just crack a window. It is a flower vape, and they do emit smells. Just much less than burning them.
 
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