FlowerMate Vapormax V/V5.0/V5.0S/V5 Pro
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Thanks KeroZen that's quite a wait but I'll be patient haha if they get it right size aside sounds like could be a close to the perfect portable for my needs. I have a mflb and a pax I'm fed up with my mflb just far too much fuss and takes me like 2 hours to get to were I wanna be and I just can't seem to get past a 6.5 out of 10 with my pax no matter how much herb I use with it.
@lostmyv6 - I wouldn't put too much faith in what they say over email don't think some of their employees know what their on about to be honest.
@lostmyv6 - I wouldn't put too much faith in what they say over email don't think some of their employees know what their on about to be honest.
Rhodeislandred
New Member
Hi all, I'm brand new to the forum, and I'm hoping someone can help me with some advice. I recently decided to buy a Portable vape and I did some research and it seemed like people liked this vape. It's the flowermate 5. I Like everything about it except it doesn't allow for much airflow and i am getting no satisfying vapor clouds. In fact the other day I tried about .25 gram of Pineapple Express in this and I really didnt get much of an effect at all. And if I smoke even a little puff of the PE I absolutely feel it. i tried it on all 3 temperatures. I pulled the screen out of the mouthpiece and that did increase the flow a tiny bet, but not much. I'm hoping that I am doing something wrong as I like design of this thing and the glass mouthpiece.
Anyway this seems like a great forum.
Anyway this seems like a great forum.
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max
Out to lunch
I would never scrape a vape screen. Turning the vape upside down and cleaning with an ISO soaked cotton swab is all I've ever needed to do with the FM. You just need to clean more often. The bottom screen actually stays pretty clean on mine. I suspect you're packing your bowl so much that the herb doesn't get sucked off the bottom. I'd much rather deal with cleaning the mp screen, vs. the bottom chamber screen.capcoho said:
Yes their customer svc. is spotty and you may ask a question and never get an answer. The 1st response may be 'thank you for your inquiry, our workmates will contact you later', and that may be the last response you get. It happened to me when I asked about the difference between the 5.0 and the 5.0S. And yes, you're likely to get a slightly different price every time you ask for a quote. Buying through alibaba directly will also get you a hefty shipping charge. I've gotten the best pricing on FM products through dhgate. You just have to wait until they show up there. If you're set on getting the latest FM version as soon as it's available, you'll pay more.mr_shady said:
If it gave you the increased air flow you're looking for, you'd probably be even more unhappy with the vapor production. Hard/fast draws can lower your vaping temp to a considerable degree, sometimes too low to even produce vapor at all. You can drill out the middle hole in the restrictor plate (mouthpiece) a little, but if you increase air flow too much you'll have to restrict your hits to compensate.
If you want to exhale big clouds of vapor I'd get a home unit that provides big hits. Portables are designed for small loads and the same restricted air flow that you're complaining about is there for efficient vapor production.
If the herb is turning brown then it's getting vaporized and the unit is working. It's as simple as that. You don't say what your vaping experience is, but comparing vaping effects to smoking isn't wise. You're getting smoke byproducts that have nothing to do with cannabis but do have a sedative effect. If you're going to switch to vapor then you should avoid smoking completely until you're adjusted to a clean high, which is what you get with vaporizing.
I've used quite a few portables over the years, and I find the FM quite satisfactory. Simple to use and maintain, and it produces vapor just fine. If you load the unit, turn it on, and see vapor being produced with the mouthpiece off (you do need decent lighting to see vapor well), then it's working.
Rhodeislandred
New Member
Thanks Max. Thanks for the advice on the airflow, that makes sense. I have been drawing pretty hard on it and I removed the screen on the mouthpiece. I think I'll put the screen back on the mouthpiece and try to draw very slowly on it and see how that works. I'll report back with my findings.
As far as experience with vaporizers, I have only used the larger units with a whip, so I am used to giant clouds.
As far as experience with vaporizers, I have only used the larger units with a whip, so I am used to giant clouds.
Mr H
New Member
Pro
max
Out to lunch
Their screens are more restrictive than the standard stainless steel screen, but the plus for them is that stiff metal with the solid rim- makes for a screen that'll last a very long time if you're careful with it. Using a 3/8" stainless steel screen in place of the stock screen (which I've done) improves air flow, and you can a pack of 50 on eBay for $3 delivered. You could even use 2 ss screens in the mouthpiece and have improved air flow over the stock screen. I also drilled out the center hole in the restrictor plate with a 5/64" bit, and that helped. You could go a little larger with that hole, but not much, or you'd end up with one big hole, instead of 5. You could also replace the bottom screen with a 3/8" ss, improving air flow.
You've been chugging vapor. With this portable, you're more in sipping mode. It'll take more sips, but it'll get you there.
Depends on what you're looking for. A step up in what way? More refinement? Better air flow? More temps to choose from? Better warranty? Most people would certainly vote for the S&B Crafty being a big step up from the FM 5.0, but you can get 10 FM's for less than the price of one Crafty. As far as the Flowermate brand goes, the Pro will be more desirable, for the variable temp alone, but OTOH it may be less reliable and higher priced. The Mini V5.0 is a good option if you're looking for something smaller. That one definitely interests me.
Why? Posting a link to the V8.0 thread would be more helpful than just saying 'don't buy it'.
Again- why? You can't take the time to say 'full range variable temp'?
max
Out to lunch
Just saying your post would be more useful if you took the time to offer a reason for the Pro. 'Variable temp' was all you needed to add. We do have a rule about low content posts- Don’t make short posts that offer no significant content. That rule is there because the forum owner doesn't like opinions on vapes with nothing added to back 'em up, and at this point info on the Pro isn't that easy to find. I've seen nothing about it except on the Smiss site, and if you don't know they make the Flowermate, trying to google it will get you nothing.@max you really me calling out?
FrigginRights
Active Member
AudioGD
Well-Known Member
The Vapormax V8.0 looks nice, but the size of the Vapormax V5.0S, might be more my size.
I just found out the V5.0S model comes with 3 temp settings.
but I still have an open mind to what I may buy.
I have a lot of 18650 batteries laying around, so that where I'm headed for a vaporizer.
I just found out the V5.0S model comes with 3 temp settings.
but I still have an open mind to what I may buy.
I have a lot of 18650 batteries laying around, so that where I'm headed for a vaporizer.
Keep in mind with the v5 series I find I can vape all day without having to recharge since there are 2 18650 batts. It would be nice if the 18650 batts could be replaced more easily though.
SmokinPanda84
New Member
New to the forum. Looking at getting my first Vape and interested in getting V5.0S. My question is what is a reputable site to order from? I've never ordered anything like this online and afraid of knock offs
421
Well-Known Member
PuffItUp: http://www.puffitup.com/Flowermate-5-0S-p/flowermate50s.htm
i've happily ordered from there before and they are active on the forums as well. currently oos, but as slow draw mcgraw says email is a good idea.
i've happily ordered from there before and they are active on the forums as well. currently oos, but as slow draw mcgraw says email is a good idea.
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AudioGD
Well-Known Member
I just ordered my V5.0S off eBay, tried to find a seller that is not that far away and offers a fair price and does not have too much negative feedback or not any negative feedback on the type of product I order.
Guess it's also helpful to Fuckcombustion if you buy from sellers that are active on the forum.