rogrog
Well-Known Member
I blow out the avb and hit it with qtip/iso and rinse with water. If the screen that touches the herb gets too gunked up, I pull it out (pretty easy to remove, the rest is not) and torch it on my gas stove or replace.
Firewood Vaporizer
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I blow out the avb and hit it with qtip/iso and rinse with water. If the screen that touches the herb gets too gunked up, I pull it out (pretty easy to remove, the rest is not) and torch it on my gas stove or replace.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Thanks for the reply, but I'm all set on cleaning the capsules. I'm trying to figure out how to clean the glass mouthpiece stem in the cooling unit.
Mr Mellish
Well-Known Member
I toss it into ISO once a week, with the capsules and mouthpieces. Every thing stays nicely clean.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
And you leave the silicon sleeve on the stem when you soak it? No ill effects?
Mr Mellish
Well-Known Member
So far, no ill effects. I've had the FW3 since Dec2015 and the FW4 since Nov2016. Although I have extra capsules for the FW4, I've always used the original.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Cool, thanks!
hippogriff
Well-Known Member
14mm mouthpiece from a @DDave kit I purchased for my Milaana, ground down to size (not a pretty cut, but flame polished) and reversed into FW4 silicone. In the past I've had success with random pieces from the local headshop, the silicone makes it easy.
rogrog
Well-Known Member
ah, my bad.
I drip a little bit of ISO into the glass stem and hold it between my finger/thumb. And then I just shake it a bit and then I rinse. works well enough for me.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Ooh, nice idea!
Maybe, I'll give that a try next time before I fully submerge it.
Edric al-Fali
Well-Known Member
As beat up as my FW3 is, it is still operable and does its jorb well. After dicking around on standby for a wooden vape that's getting the GH reputation, I might just ask for a refund and get a FW4.
How is the body of this guy? My biggest complaint about the FW3 is how unbelievably fragile it is. I made a metal brace for my original when the bottom burst out. Not the plate, but the entire bottom. I had to fit it onto my replacement eventually because the cover piece no longer stays on or even keeps shape on its own. The FW4 looks a little bit sturdier.
How is the body of this guy? My biggest complaint about the FW3 is how unbelievably fragile it is. I made a metal brace for my original when the bottom burst out. Not the plate, but the entire bottom. I had to fit it onto my replacement eventually because the cover piece no longer stays on or even keeps shape on its own. The FW4 looks a little bit sturdier.
Mr Mellish
Well-Known Member
True about the battery door. I've caught myself sliding it on skewed a few times but have luckily avoided trouble. Jam it on skewed and something is sure to snap or crack.
I'm a big fan of both the FW3 and the FW4. The FW4 is noticeably smaller but the body doesn't seem to get quite as hot. Not sure why I've never tried it without the cooling unit but the cooling unit does its job. The replaceable battery is a big plus.
Given the choice of buying either, I'd probably opt for the 4. Not sure what a 5 might be like but I'm waiting to see if one ever comes.
I like using it without the CU for as long as it's comfortable, and then putting it on when it gets to be a bit too much. More airflow when used native, but the CU definitely does its job.
Fat Freddy
FUCK CANCER TOO !
I'm enjoying the FW4 as well!
Couple of ideas I've been experimenting with:
1. I replaced the stock screen with a larger SS screen in the bottom of the capsule, and then bent it into basket shape with a chop stick. Never accidentally falls out now, not even during the emptying process!
2. I have been using small chunks of bud, no grinding, and fill the capsule about 3/4. Has greatly improved draw resistance and taste for me. Of course, there are many variables involved EVEN WHEN each of us use the same type of vape...things that can vary the vaping experience considerably for each of us, e.g., herb quality, draw speed, humidity in herb, grind, etc. What seems to work well for one user may not work as well for another user...still I throw that out there for anyone else who may have experimented similarly, or would like to.
FF
Couple of ideas I've been experimenting with:
1. I replaced the stock screen with a larger SS screen in the bottom of the capsule, and then bent it into basket shape with a chop stick. Never accidentally falls out now, not even during the emptying process!
2. I have been using small chunks of bud, no grinding, and fill the capsule about 3/4. Has greatly improved draw resistance and taste for me. Of course, there are many variables involved EVEN WHEN each of us use the same type of vape...things that can vary the vaping experience considerably for each of us, e.g., herb quality, draw speed, humidity in herb, grind, etc. What seems to work well for one user may not work as well for another user...still I throw that out there for anyone else who may have experimented similarly, or would like to.
FF
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vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Yeah, that's what I like to do too. And after some hits just crumble those nuglets and put the load back into the capsule. Some more tasty and cloudy hits.
That's what I've been doing. I don't soak it, but what I'll do is put it sideways into the container so that about half of it is covered in Iso and then pick it up with my thumb and index covering the holes.
Shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds and that should do the trick. I haven't removed the screen yet, so I don't know about that.
florduh
Well-Known Member
I just received this email from Marc.
"Dear Firewood Customer,
PLEASE STOP USING YOUR FIREWOOD 4 IMMEDIATELY!
This notice is being sent to inform you of a serious safety issue that has come to light with the Firewood 4 vaporizer. There was an incident where a battery vented and caught fire immediately after the battery door was closed on the unit. Fortunately there were no injuries, but a serious safety risk still exists.
I have developed a fix for the issue that I am currently working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to get approved. Once a fix is approved, you will receive an official email and/or letter with instructions on how to proceed (should be within a few weeks from today). All US customers will receive a free return mailing label that can be used to the send the unit back for the fix (I can't generate labels for international customers but will figure out a way to reimburse those customers when the time comes). The fix will be free of charge to the customer, including shipping both ways.
I apologize for the inconvenience. Let me know if you have any questions."
Well that sucks.
"Dear Firewood Customer,
PLEASE STOP USING YOUR FIREWOOD 4 IMMEDIATELY!
This notice is being sent to inform you of a serious safety issue that has come to light with the Firewood 4 vaporizer. There was an incident where a battery vented and caught fire immediately after the battery door was closed on the unit. Fortunately there were no injuries, but a serious safety risk still exists.
I have developed a fix for the issue that I am currently working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to get approved. Once a fix is approved, you will receive an official email and/or letter with instructions on how to proceed (should be within a few weeks from today). All US customers will receive a free return mailing label that can be used to the send the unit back for the fix (I can't generate labels for international customers but will figure out a way to reimburse those customers when the time comes). The fix will be free of charge to the customer, including shipping both ways.
I apologize for the inconvenience. Let me know if you have any questions."
Well that sucks.
Mr Mellish
Well-Known Member
That does indeed suck. My FW4 is a DD. Here's hoping all goes well for Marc.
(Removes batteries from FW4s (plural))
florduh
Well-Known Member
LOL. Literally just ran to do this.
It's my DD too. Looks like my Dynavap will see more use. At least I'm sure that won't blow up.
KeroZen
Chronic vapaholic
I'd like to know more details about the incident. Is the FW4 circuit closed and "on" as soon as you close the door?
What if it was only a problem with the shrinkwrap at the top of the cell? On a damaged wrap, if the door grinds on the positive end of the cell it's possible to dislodge the insulation ring, in which case both polarities are just a few millimeters away, begging to be shorted.
What if it was only a problem with the shrinkwrap at the top of the cell? On a damaged wrap, if the door grinds on the positive end of the cell it's possible to dislodge the insulation ring, in which case both polarities are just a few millimeters away, begging to be shorted.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Wow. I used mine just last night in a crowded theater. (Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings. YUM!!)
Boy am I glad I didn't have to yell "FIRE!" That would have sucked very, very hard.
Well, looks like it's back to HopperLand for me.