TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
That's not too bad. Perhaps I would get even a little longer since the temps here are not typically that high? I typically vape alone, at least with the Buddha here at the house.
What do you find is the typical wait time in the freezer until it's ready to use again?
Thanks for the info, Vitolo. I don't get to buy a new piece often so I want to make sure I make the right choice.
greenmunster
Well-Known Member
sounds like you'e done your homework...so whats the verdict?
TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
I am the most indecisive person I know and will research something to death before pulling the trigger. I found some vids of people using the VT, and the one thing that worried me is how frosty it is coming out of the freezer. In one video, the guy mentions how it is kind of uncomfortable to hold because it is so cold, so he rigged some kind of handle for it. Another guy posted that he did the same kind of thing for the same reasons. It's an interesting point that I would not have considered? Anybody want to ring in on that?
In a nutshell: I haven't decided yet.
michaelstone
Well-Known Member
lmao that's my MO...my brethern was just laughing about it yesterday as i gave him realtime updates on my vape discoveries....
Silk For The Soul
New Member
I purchased DBV around one month ago. I have used it every day and STILL dont feel like im using it right. I dont get big hits like i see in vids. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET THIS THING TO WORK?!
2clicker
Observer
are you not getting vapor at all? what about flavor are you getting good flavor when drawing?
if your not getting anything then turn the dial up a little. do so until you start to get vapor. if you combust then youve gone too far and should back it down a bit.
they really should have the dial marked properly with a line on the knob and some markings on the DBV. so you have to kind of figure the dial out yourself. then mark it however it makes sense to you so you can recreate that setting whenever you want.
also your draw speed will affect the temp as well. slow your draw down a bit and see what happens. think long medium pulls. fill your lungs.
Silk For The Soul
New Member
I get taste and moderate amounts of vapor but not very many hits before it runs out. I want to get those rips like i see on youtube.
2clicker
Observer
first turn up the dial a bit and see if you get more vapor. keep doing so until your close to combustion. them mark the dial and never go there again.
how much are you loading? what is the quality of the material you are vaping?
both factors.
kushcabbage
vapor nerd
+1 this, and also a slow steady draw, don't hit it like a bong
hoptimum
Well-Known Member
how much are you loading into the wand?
TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
If you can't get huge hits on Da Buddha, I would be considering this possible issue. Everything else being equal, fewer trichs = less vapor / more trichs = more vapor. The best vape in the world and the right methods will only get you so far if the herbs are not high quality.
By the way, the dial on my Buddha does have a line, but it is tiny and impossible to see in the dark. I took a small strip of electrical tape and placed it over the line so I could see it better.
One more tip: Make sure to tamp down the load with a little bit of force (don't pack it; tamp it). I combusted once because I had a full load that I didn't tamp down enough and the herbs were too close to the heating element. Also, I think a slightly packed load moves the heat a bit more slowly through the herbs to better release the vapor. Still, though, the trichs have to be there for anything impressive to take place.
Silk For The Soul
New Member
Thanks for the responses guys. I have had this thing for 6 weeks and have tried out multiple methods. My weed is definitely good quality. It might not be med, but it is definitely a good dro. I usually fill the bowl 1/4 and barely tamp it down. I set the dial so it clicks off and is at max heat on exact opposite sides of the dial. I try many different air speeds. Lately, I have been inhaling slightly faster than usual because I think I may have been inhaling way too slow to begin with. Everyone's advice is always temp, air flow, bowl size/packed down, and I follow what everyone says. After reading through so many forums, all the advice starts to sound the same. I just have not gotten this thing to work like everyone else raves about.
TheDudeNextDoor
Abiding
Man, it sounds to me like something might be wrong with your heating element. I can't get mine much past 1:00 without getting into combustion territory. I typically keep mine at just at or a little after 12:00. You have it set to max heat? Holy cow! Something isn't right.
2clicker
Observer
agreed. if its turned up even near max and isnt combusting then something isnt working properly. you should have no problems getting into combustion range on a DBV.
Silk For The Soul
New Member
i dont have it at max, just saying thats where i put the knob on. it does combust if i go past 3
My DBV went cool today, it was on for the last couple of hours occasionally doing an oil dab, walked up and no more heat. It is over 5years old and gets left on for hours at a time, really I am surprised it has been trouble free this long. So what is the most likely cause? Ceramic heater? Or knob switch? Not much else to go wrong I guess.
i always thought they had lifetime warranty's or was that only the silver surfers?
I just had it apart, there is nothing I couldn't fix with the correct parts. I sent an email to Chris at 7th floor, hopefully they will just sell me a new heater and/or switch. The red light goes on and off with the switch so seems like the heater.
Looking again inside and the heater will be a PIA but very doable.
Edit: went and looked, 3 year warenty but you can extend it to 10 or lifetime for an extra cost.
Looking again inside and the heater will be a PIA but very doable.
Edit: went and looked, 3 year warenty but you can extend it to 10 or lifetime for an extra cost.