Arizer Solo

OF

Well-Known Member
Have you actually tried them? The looks suspiciously like the pair I bought from them a while back.....absolute junk, really. Notice how thick the bowl walls are in the second photo? That is not a good sign. More over, only one fit in only one Solo as they were also out of round and belled (wider at the opening than further up).

Hopefully that's been fixed, but the photos don't inspire confidence.

Good luck with it, please let us know what you find? TIA

If these GonGs turn out to work well it will save all of us a lot of money on glass. Check to see how they fit and the size of the holes. I see it fits 14 to 18mm size.
I just have ordered the sss gong. In a month I can give feedback :leaf:

I suggest others resist the urge to 'save some money' until we get a confirmation it's not a bad quality part.....like the ones I got?

FWIW, the two I got from PIU are much better IMO, still not up to Arizer/PIU standards. For a 'poor man's GonG' I still suggest the plastic topped Air stem. It's ten bucks, first quality, fits the Arizer like it's made to and mates well with 14mm GonG fittings.

OF
 

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I would like to see Arizer make GonGs for the Solo and the AA. Not sure why they don't add that to their accessory line? It must be difficult because you don't see them except through PV.

It would be nice to have cheaper options as long as they fit well. Need to have adequate airflow but not too much. @Matt73
 

Buzzbomb Almighty

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CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Just because the GonGs are cheaper that doesn't equal a good product. I would be curious if the ones at Allexpress originated from the same company as Dhgate. They are probably Chinese made. I will wait to see what you guys find out about the quality.

Those of you sitting on the side lines to buy a Solo, jump in the vapor taste great. Arizer makes excellent products IMO.
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Just because the GonGs are cheaper that doesn't equal a good product. I would be curious if the ones at Allexpress originated from the same company as Dhgate. They are probably Chinese made. I will wait to see what you guys find out about the quality.

Those of you sitting on the side lines to buy a Solo, jump in the vapor taste great. Arizer makes excellent products IMO.
The PHVES from planet vape is the best GonG with my OLD SOLO.
MONDAY
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Buzzbomb Almighty

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Just because the GonGs are cheaper that doesn't equal a good product. I would be curious if the ones at Allexpress originated from the same company as Dhgate. They are probably Chinese made. I will wait to see what you guys find out about the quality..

I just assumed that since they're all coming from China they are all Chinese made. In the end it's all about air flow and robustness, and in the pictures the SSS one may have the edge in the latter, but it's hard to say without having them in hand. If they'd told me I would have bought 2. The stem I've found that gives me the best draught is a short straight one without tip, really loose but that's probably why it works so well. It's my current favourite without a water tool.
 

Matt73

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I just have ordered the sss gong. In a month I can give feedback :leaf:
This morning I had a conversation with Sunshinestore. They say that it is a bowl for tabacco and it is a bit too small for the Solo (probably same design like they had before available). We agreed to cancel the order, so I just made the refund request. SSS is really a nice company with good costumer support, what a pity they don't produce a gong.

Anyway, there is already a new seller on dhgate, maybe this will fit?
http://www.dhgate.com/product/2016-newest-hot-selling-vaporizer-accessory/379274986.html

My current solution is to just stick the long Solo stem in the 14mm joint from the D020-D. It is wiggly, but I can hold and manipulate the stem for better airflow.
 

Mr.Sifter

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looks rock solid :D

how is the airflow through the d020 with the wooden stem ?
wait, do you use an adapter or why does the stem fit the d020 18mm?
do you use the 3inch gong as a mouthpiece as well ?
the 3" wong is a AIR stem, right ?
Can you move it slightly in the chamber while drawing ?

oh, how i wish my silver SOLO would get some tan and turn into a black one
 
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CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
The (Ed's adapter) the WonG is 18mm - that is what the D020 bubbler requires. A GonG would be an adapter made of glass. They usually come in 2 sizes 18 and 14mm. My bubbler acts like it was made for the Solo.

For me the D020 doesn't work as well with my Enano. Perfect volume for the Solo but not the nano.

Edit
The Ed's WonG was a specialty order. The WonGs come in the 2 inch size. i wanted a 3 inch size so it works better for using it as a mouthpiece as well. Also my piece has a turquoise inlay which cost more. Give @Ed's TnT a PM he will set you up.
 
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Mr.Sifter

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is this the big version of the d20d bubbler?
something with the number 9, right ?

hehe,
number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine
(wow, i actually typed this :D )

can you post a picture with a clearer comparison to the SOLO ?
 

Buzzbomb Almighty

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I think they're the same size, I have the D020-9 like that. Doesn't have the little glass gusset on the stem and the business in the bottom seems different but it's great, I have it stuck in my face right now. The standard one is in Fat Freddie's post just up the page, I have one of those en route. I ordered a pack of the SSS gongs anyway, what the heck, I'll have a use for them eventually. Has anyone tried cutting their own grooves into a gong with a die grinder or Dremel tool? I think I saw something way back but can't remember the outcome.
 
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CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Or a Solo in the cup. This is a Solo inside a McDonalds cup. There is an insulation band around the Solo for padding. I poked holes in the bottom.


Where's the Solo? That's the standard mouthpiece/stem. It looks like a thicker straw.
 
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Dr. Soxhlet

SOLO Vaporized Cannabis is my Best Medicine
oh, how i wish my silver SOLO would get some tan and turn into a black one

Just buy that black Solo for your backup. I did, nice having both colors for those that can't make up their mind. Glad I had the extra one when a battery went down in one after 2 years. I rotate the Solos. I use one while the other charges. My take on "charge while using".
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Just buy that black Solo for your backup. I did, nice having both colors for those that can't make up their mind. Glad I had the extra one when a battery went down in one after 2 years. I rotate the Solos. I use one while the other charges. My take on "charge while using".
I love all my vaporizers however I think I use the SOLO the most!
I have over 5 books unfinished!
The last pages done today of this book finished!
Now I need to finish the rest.

SOLO level 4 is so CIVILIZED!
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VapeHeadz

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Just buy that black Solo for your backup. I did, nice having both colors for those that can't make up their mind. Glad I had the extra one when a battery went down in one after 2 years. I rotate the Solos. I use one while the other charges. My take on "charge while using".

I think this is an idea I might use. Thank you. My current black solo is coming up on 2 years old in July (i just checked my invoice on the company I bought it off's site). I've noticed it's not holding it's charge as well as it used to and that's ok, I think 2 years for a product that I have used every day and sometimes many times a day is pretty good and it's still fine and works great, but I may buy a silver one to give the older black one a break and incase of it dying or something happening to it. and me being without for a while till the order arrived.

I would have my EQ as a back up if my current black solo died but I am so accustomed to using solo all around my house, inside and out that I wouldnt wont to have to use my EQ every day for a while. I actually havent used my EQ in ages now, probably over a year. My solo gets all the use.
 
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