@ Mom and OTH
The beta solo stem that Ed shipped to Hoglleg and I fits the Hi perfectly without any modification.I increased the bore but there is no need to.
The stem slides over the heat port all the way to the screen in the stem.I have been using for a week now in the Hi with great results.Im not sure what size the heat port is on the UD so I cant answer that one sorry.
Alan the wizard from TT has created and shipped a SS stem to me for my Hi.I will post on the Hi thread when it arrives and Ive had a chance to test its performance.
Ed
The issue I see with these stems is the Stainless bowl is much to heavy. you need to reduce the bulkiness and gauge to as thin as possible.lighter and a quick cooldown time are very important.
the nature of the solo and the situations it can be used in opens up a whole new list of parameters.The biggest factor being stealth
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.and you need to use it.
You dont have containers to throw a hot stem into for example.
its also important to be able to remove the stem and cap it between hits.That allows you to economise and carry less around with you.You don t have storage while walking maybe a small case or a jacket pocket.Quick cooldown time is a must for safety reasons.and Safety is becoming paramount in the retail market.part of my job is safety coordinater so im being critical and looking at all the issues with these stems.
The gauge of tubing I have looking at for the solo is similar to very light curtain rail tubing.it will bend or ding if squeezed but has excellent strength and is very durable and will cool down mega quick,survive a drop test etc.
there will be all sorts of complications waiting for cooldown with a heavier Stainless bowl.the bowl gets very hot and I have already burnt my fingers 20 seconds after I ve removed the stem.The very nature of a vaporizer stem doesn t allow for to cool down time before you cap it and pack it away say at a concert.you need when in public to use and pack away in a very short time frame.
I dont fancy putting a hot stem in to my jacket pocket either when its hot
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or on my car seat yikes. the use of these stems in a concert situation or in public doesn t allow for waiting around for cooldown.Very thin stainless should be pretty strong and easily survive a drop test on concrete.
Vape and Go buddy like spidey
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but safely