No need to go to that extreme! This thread is a great resource for anyone thinking of buying an EVO and I just wanted to let those people know that even though you're very vocal about it, the condition of your ELBs seems to be isolated and that they shouldn't pass up buying an EVO because they think the baskets are super fragile.
I've tried contacting Vapexhale to see if i could get the deal back for 20 elbs at a discounted rate. Maybe that would help @ataxian. Maybe @stickstones could get that as one of his exclusive offers!
I cosign the shit out of this! Bulk nails would be a nice gesture as well.
I don't it was like one of the first deals they ever had for the EVO. I paid $675 for my set-up so that was the only deal at the time. The EVO came with 4 elbs and if you put in the special FC code you got a extra 16 elbs. It was wayyyyyyy back in this thread.
I'm with you. I can't see all the problems with the ELB's I've read about recently. I have 10 now (had 6 until the 4/20 sale!) and the biggest issues I have had with them is the top not being snug enough (easily fixed) or the ELB itself not being snug enough (also easily fixed.) The pulverized ELB's just were what I would imagine an angry wolverine or something doing to them. Normal usage just seems to not be something that results in them looking chewed.
Medical grade silicone tubing is washable with high percentage rubbing alcohol and salt. It can become almost perfect once again by putting a little hot water, rubbing alcohol (91%) and kosher salt into the whip, holding your thumb on both end and moving the liquid from end to end. It works like a charm. Not looking to argue about silicone reusage as I know there are disagreements but @pakalolo has written on the subject and it's A-OK. At Loew and Home Depot you can find PVC tubing, which I think is probably okay for most vaporizer usage but not really recommendable because of lower temp ratings and the possibility of unsafe leeching. I have had OK experiences with it but definitely just wash your silicone and grab some new stuff from 7th floor when you need it, they sell awesome whip tubing.
Grunge Off is just a mixture of ISO and d-limonene (pure orange oil). You can make it yourself and save a lot of $$$.
Thank's for the offer!I can send you one of mine until then if you need me to @ataxian ? They are a little small but I have 4, well 3 left since I destroyed one of mine too but I had to try really hard! I was trying to smash one to make it fit tight in the EVO and I mutilated one also, but I had to try pretty hard to do so.
They also sent a pack of the larger ELBs. I think they specifically picked the BIGGEST ones out of the bin because these fit so snug! in fact I won’t use one of them because it feels like I’m going to rip the bamboo out if I take the elb out. These can definitely be used inverted. Not complaining, I really appreciate the fact they sent me more when I told them it wasn't even necessary, Thanks VapeXhale
Oh, and the Hydrabomb I ended up getting is nice! perc pulls well, it's straight, no water in my mouth,. The joint to the side arm could be cleaner but other than that it's really nice! MUCH BETTER! Plus they moved back to the etched logo, thank god.
OK, Dabs through this thing have ridiculously good flavor. Even better than an e-nail. I'm impressed.
YAY, I LOVE MY EVO
Here's the new bomb, pretty sweet
Here is everything you want to know about whip tubing.
I get mine here
http://usplastics.com/
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/whip-tubing-all-your-questions-answered.3311/
If you put dry material in a HOT glass ELB, you best get ready for combustion.Haven't checked in in quite a while. Anybody ever try to make glass ELBs? I used the search feature on this thread but didn't see anything.
JUST SAYIN' it'd be cool if they existed and could work somehow.
It was talked about early on but no, never happened. The ambient heat is massive down inside the Evo bamboo which is why the stainless steel mesh is crucial to avoid conduction.Haven't checked in in quite a while. Anybody ever try to make glass ELBs? I used the search feature on this thread but didn't see anything.
JUST SAYIN' it'd be cool if they existed and could work somehow.
It will retain heat even better!
Stick the end of a pen or sharpie into the lid to widen it just enough so that it has a slightly snugger fit.