So, I guess the instructions saying to turn it off is more sort of a liability thing? It heats up so quick I see no reason to leave it on when away from home. I live in earthquake country so I'd prob be too paranoid to leave it on.
Looking forward to getting in some good quality time with her today. Gonna try it out on some lower temps and different bowl sizes and really get to know this unit.
Question. First time I turned it on to 10 and let it warm up 10 min min or so and then cranked it down to 6.5 or so... not much, then 7.5 and still not much... went to 8.5 and that was more in the realm of what I was expecting.
I think I read that the temp is not consistent and depends on the voltage from the wall. Would I be better off plugging it into the wall? Or is a power strip (how I have it currently) cool? Anything I need to know there?
Glad to hear you're getting to know her. You'll notice quite a difference once she is warmed all the way up. This is why many of us leave it on all the time. It will work OK with the quick heat method (10 for 5 mins and back down to where ever), but really shines once it has warmed up at temp for about 1/2 hour. You can get to the same place in about 5 mins if you leave it on at a lower heat (around 4 or 5), then turn it up before use.
What setting you vape at depends on what you're looking for, your meds, how you're using it, power coming in and a few other variables - including ambient temp. Not to mention the dial is usually accurate as far as giving the same amount of power from the same source every time you turn it on, but not so much from dial to dial. So mine, or anyone elses, is probably a bit different than yours.
The power you're giving it will change the heat at any particular setting, mine is a little different if on a power strip, extension cord or directly from the wall. You might even notice a bit of difference from receptacle to receptacle in your house. But, really not worth worrying about unless you change something. Whatever it is set at when you're liking it, you're all good. Well, unless you want more heat and you're already at 10, I guess.
What I'm saying is that if 8.5 is what is working for you, than just go with that. Don't worry about what others set theirs at.
There are some good tips and tricks in the Best of thread
here. IIRC much of what is there from me is about screens and where to place them. If just starting out, my advice would be to go with small loads and start with lower heats (if you're digging 8.5 with your setup, you may want to try 7 or around there) and go with that through the load. Then try a fresh load at a different temp. It usually only takes a couple minutes for the heater to adjust to a half setting up or down.
A clean screen is key, but you shouldn't have to really clean it from sesh to sesh (maybe after about 10 depending on how dirty it gets), but make sure you blow out whatever crumbs are left before you reload.
Less is more with the nano - especially if you're looking for the best flavor. IMO flavor starts to drop off after the second hit, so I try to load no more than 2-3 hits and then reload. Giving a good stir can usually bring back a little more on the 3rd hit, or even the 4th. No problem if you like larger loads and you're not too worried about flavor. If big enough, there will still be plenty of actives after four hits even though flavor may drop off. Just remember to stir every couple and you'll be fine.
Here's a great video from a couple years back that gives a nice tutorial on a 2 hit extraction through a bubbler. Think this works best with a bubbler, but it is also a good way to go just dry with the stem. Most important point here is to go close but with a lower temp. Some other good nano vids from same person if you want to check them out while you're there.
And also, by me controlling temp, I'm not trying to get up near the 400 degrees and so it works for me. My avb is usually a golden brown when I'm done, not coffee brown.
