Does anybody know... Since ghl is now selling extra mouthpieces, can a ti mouthpiece be used on a ss body? In case one wants to add some color.
So I went on the ghl site. It doesn't say anything about interchangeability. It does say the the colored mouthpiece may not match your colored ti gh. And there's a price difference; ss is $20. All ti is $25 (plain or color).They seem totally interchangeable to me. Threaded the same, etc.
So I went on the ghl site. It doesn't say anything about interchangeability. It does say the the colored mouthpiece may not match your colored ti gh. And there's a price difference; ss is $20. All ti is $25 (plain or color).
And that was my concern. The risk of damaging the threads. I think this is worthy of an email to Caroline... (Just sent the email)Yeah, since I have a plain Ti and a SS, I've accidentally swapped them after cleaning. The only reason I hesitate to say 100% you should do that is that it's not always a great idea to thread one metal into another metal due to differing density/hardness/etc. I think you'll be fine, though.
And that was my concern. The risk of damaging the threads. I think this is worthy of an email to Caroline... (Just sent the email)
I learn so much here. I expect that's limited to certain combinations of metals.Is there something with metal where if you have two different metals, they corrode each other? I forgot the name of this property.
Edit: found it. Galvanic corrosion. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
I'm also looking for that information saying that charging at 300 is better for the battery than 750 (with the Nitecore). If anyone could point me to that, I'm gonna do a search, but I figured I'd ask just in case anyone knows off the top.
You may want to pm @Ratchett about that. I'm pretty sure he was the one making the suggestion. And lemming that I am, I followed.
550mAH recharge rate is totally fine, although slower is always better for battery longevity. I always try to charge at 300mAH when I remember to switch my Nitecore (default is 500mAH)
The D4 will charge at 750mA with only two batteries in use. Otherwise it charges at 375mA. You can also manually select the 375mA mode.
The D2 charges at 500mA and can be manually changed to 300 mA.
So the D4 is faster than the D2 when charging two batteries, but slower when charging four.
But wait! Faster isn't always better. Li-ion batteries will last longer if charged more slowly. I find the D2's 500mA a nice balance between speed and battery life. I chose it for that reason plus it was smaller (and cheaper), and I don't really need the extra bays. By the time I can kill two batteries I could have two more recharged with the D2.
Also note to get 750mA on the D4 with two batteries one must be in bay 1 and the other in bay 2 or 3. Any other configuration will be at the lower 375mA rate.
My back end just got really hot on this last session. Is this a sign that my hopper is already dying? I'm so nervous. I wish I didn't know anything about it and just used it and figure that was normal.
Anyhow I got a not so great session but my battery was flashing blue lights, and the back end was hot.
I am waiting for the battery to cool down and then I'm gonna put the battery in the charger.
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I'm also looking for that information saying that charging at 300 is better for the battery than 750 (with the Nitecore). If anyone could point me to that, I'm gonna do a search, but I figured I'd ask just in case anyone knows off the top. I found this article, whichI don't entirely believe, but gives thought.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2683...last-slow-charging-may-not-be-the-answer.html
750ma is not very fast either though. But i'm thinking 300 may be doing more harm than good. I don't know. This is all new to me (these types of batteries, etc.)
Regarding charging speed and its effects on batteries: http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/ultra_fast_chargers
A little extra info here:
To enable the lower charging speed on a Nitecore D2 or D4 hold mode until Low appears on the display. You will have to do this individually for each slot, every time you insert a battery.
Sorry to quote myself here, but I had to check on what I'd documented just before I went away for a week, and I'd just seen @JoeMama 's part swap story. One hopper of mine had gone to red/blue lights of death. See post. I had pretty much parsed it down to a malfunctioning body on the SS unit, so I took out battery and put the faulty hopper back in the box for eleven days. Today I wanted to check out how to register and took another look at it. Put in a fresh battery and -- no bad lights, only red warm up then blue. Sweet! Just did a celebratory bowl.
I don't think I'm the first one with a 'self correcting problem' anecdote!
EDIT; Well, that didn't last long!
I take back the 'self correcting' remark.
Back to learning about registration ...
750ma is not very fast either though. But i'm thinking 300 may be doing more harm than good. I don't know. This is all new to me (these types of batteries, etc.)
I have no idea where I stand on this stuff, but this is some DAMN fine research you've done here.Ok so, according to this link
http://fuckcombustion.com/resources/the-grasshopper-vaporizer-–-early-impressions.7/
The battery is rated at 750mah.
Now, in your chart, I was wondering, what is 1C mean. Cause I was like what is 1C?
According to a quick Google search
1C refers to a charge rate of 1-times the capacity of the battery. As an example, a 2000mAh Li-Po battery would be charged at 2000 milliamps, or more precisely, 2 amps. 2C—A charge rating for Li-Po battery packs. 2C refers to a charge rate of 2 times the capacity of the battery.
So, now, the battery and the Nitecore D4 will actually be a 1C at stock because 750mah = 750ma. I think that makes sense.
According to this link:
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
"The advised charge rate of an Energy Cell is between 0.5C and 1C; the complete charge time is about 2–3 hours. Manufacturers of these cells recommend charging at 0.8C or less to prolong battery life. Most Power Cells can take a higher charger. Charge efficiency is about 99 percent and the cell remains cool during charge."
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That statement would imply that charging it lower than .5C may be bad for the battery. Since 300mAh is less than .5C, I think I'm gonna stick with the stock 750mah.
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Now I didn't mean to make this post to create controversy, I just noticed that my battery seemed to be working better when I charged it faster then when I charged it at the slow speed. I know that doesn't make any sense, and it's probably wrong. But it's placebo to me.
Also, the USB charger that is included, I wonder what that outputs at.
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Anyhow, I don't mean to have anyone change their charging rituals, I'm just questioning whether I'm doing more harm then good by charging slower. I know it seems weird, but the PCMag article (not that I trust them to be honest), does make some interesting points.
I've noticed the vape community skews a little older in age, I fondly remember MacGyver. And most seasoned vaporists have a bit of MacGyver in them. Look at all the Grasshopper mods for instance.
Wait, wait... which side of the avocado do you jam the hopper into?Get me an avocado, some tin foil and my snorkel. The hopper's running hot, brah!
Absolutely, that's why I like it here so much...
And I just thought it was OCD. But it's not... It's SCIENCE!!
Wait, wait... which side of the avocado do you jam the hopper into?
I do have a serious question; I have no experience with vapes other than a one-time Volcano hit, followed by three years of the Pax products... and now the Hopper.
I'm having hard time really discerning ABV appearance.
I've been so used to the look of a ABV from conductively heated flower, that I'm questioning my usage "ritual" with the hopper.
For this question, let's assume a single kind of herb for consistency.
• The Temp range is 3.75 to 4.2 only. I know T5 is there, but to me it's like the "11" on the amp from Spinal Tap.
• During the course of a fluffy-full chamber, when I stop seeing some kind of appreciable clouds, I'm thinking it's either the battery losing charge, or the material is getting spent.
• I don't want to keep using charged batteries on nearly-spent loads. But then I feel stupid, feeling I'm just wasting material; and then I'm compelled to start representative piles of ABV. Oy!
So, my question to the seasoned vaporists - and regarding the hopper - do you squeeze the material for all its worth and throw it out when you've reached the point you feel it's not worth the battery juice, OR
Would you choose to favor the approach of, say, a total of "75% extraction", bankrolling the ABV, and maybe use it some other way?
I'm just frustrated when I can't demonstrate consistency with the hopper, looking for how you guys and gals deal with yourselves on it.
Great rig! Loving the marbles/bumps! I really like a lot of @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd 's recent work! That guy has moved forward in such strides! Always good to see FC people making a career in this industrySo I picked up a new toy today:
This beautiful recycler was created by none other than FC's own @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd at JoDa Glassworks. It turns out he's not too far away from me so I was able to pick it up at his shop. I love to support FC members, and I love to support local artists, so this was a no-brainier.
He also has a SS from VapoShop, it's the first time I've seen another Grasshopper in the wild. It was cool being able to compare them, they had a slightly different finish.
The weirdest thing happened while I was there, a huge grasshopper (the actual insect) made an appearance. I wish I would have taken a picture, it was right after we'd been discussing the Grasshopper vape.
Okay, I'm not as seasoned as many here and I understand your frustration/concern. I'm not one of those who tries to squeeze every last bit out of a load. I've read (and I'm sure you have too), of how some step up temps and use water tools to completely finish a load. Or transfer the abv to another device. Or save it for edibles.Absolutely, that's why I like it here so much...
And I just thought it was OCD. But it's not... It's SCIENCE!!
Wait, wait... which side of the avocado do you jam the hopper into?
I do have a serious question; I have no experience with vapes other than a one-time Volcano hit, followed by three years of the Pax products... and now the Hopper.
I'm having hard time really discerning ABV appearance.
I've been so used to the look of a ABV from conductively heated flower, that I'm questioning my usage "ritual" with the hopper.
For this question, let's assume a single kind of herb for consistency.
• The Temp range is 3.75 to 4.2 only. I know T5 is there, but to me it's like the "11" on the amp from Spinal Tap.
• During the course of a fluffy-full chamber, when I stop seeing some kind of appreciable clouds, I'm thinking it's either the battery losing charge, or the material is getting spent.
• I don't want to keep using charged batteries on nearly-spent loads. But then I feel stupid, feeling I'm just wasting material; and then I'm compelled to start representative piles of ABV. Oy!
So, my question to the seasoned vaporists - and regarding the hopper - do you squeeze the material for all its worth and throw it out when you've reached the point you feel it's not worth the battery juice, OR
Would you choose to favor the approach of, say, a total of "75% extraction", bankrolling the ABV, and maybe use it some other way?
I'm just frustrated when I can't demonstrate consistency with the hopper, looking for how you guys and gals deal with yourselves on it.
Everyone has to make their own tracks; needs, priorities, experience.Absolutely, that's why I like it here so much...
And I just thought it was OCD. But it's not... It's SCIENCE!!
Wait, wait... which side of the avocado do you jam the hopper into?
I do have a serious question; I have no experience with vapes other than a one-time Volcano hit, followed by three years of the Pax products... and now the Hopper.
I'm having hard time really discerning ABV appearance.
I've been so used to the look of a ABV from conductively heated flower, that I'm questioning my usage "ritual" with the hopper.
For this question, let's assume a single kind of herb for consistency.
• The Temp range is 3.75 to 4.2 only. I know T5 is there, but to me it's like the "11" on the amp from Spinal Tap.
• During the course of a fluffy-full chamber, when I stop seeing some kind of appreciable clouds, I'm thinking it's either the battery losing charge, or the material is getting spent.
• I don't want to keep using charged batteries on nearly-spent loads. But then I feel stupid, feeling I'm just wasting material; and then I'm compelled to start representative piles of ABV. Oy!
So, my question to the seasoned vaporists - and regarding the hopper - do you squeeze the material for all its worth and throw it out when you've reached the point you feel it's not worth the battery juice, OR
Would you choose to favor the approach of, say, a total of "75% extraction", bankrolling the ABV, and maybe use it some other way?
I'm just frustrated when I can't demonstrate consistency with the hopper, looking for how you guys and gals deal with yourselves on it.