Kalessin
Well-Known Member
The long one is perfect to me. Sleek and sturdy, never gives me uncomfortable vapor, awesome reclaim. And you could definitely knock someone out with it.
The Lotus Vaporizer
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legalcloud
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Agreed man very impressed with the quality if the stem, not sure what to think with just pictures, but first time you pick it up, it's solid.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
this is what I use for the Lotus!
I thought me using the Lotus and UFO together was KO! I need to get on your level!
ataxian
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I love CANNABIS no doubt!
I thought me using the Lotus and UFO together was KO! I need to get on your level!
The can on the UFO fills up thick milky white.
You see the mouth piece?
I like a small opening!
In the 70's we used zig-zags!
After Bob Marley made Jamaica well known it seemed everyone got into Bong's?
I stayed with Joints became the large mouth piece was weird for me!
Vaporizing has renewed my fondness of cannabis!
The LOTUS is cool because your vaping and it's close to joint smoking!
caphector
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Some of you might have seen @Ed's TnT's Lotus stem. I'd loved the look and idea of the Lotus but didn't like either the glass or metal stems. I thought it looked pipe-ish and wanted a pipe-ish stem.
So I purchased a Lotus and shipped it directly to Ed. After much discussion and development I was shipped this lovely stem:
I just started using it last night and it's lovely; it feels great in the hand and the angle of the stem is perfect to hold the torch while inhaling. It's got a bit more of a throat hit than I was hoping for but I'm seeing if we can mitigate that.
My only regret is that this model is a bit tippy when I'm not using Ed's stand; I'm talking to him about how to improve the next version. For a portable stem it feels great and works very nicely with the Lotus.
So I purchased a Lotus and shipped it directly to Ed. After much discussion and development I was shipped this lovely stem:
I just started using it last night and it's lovely; it feels great in the hand and the angle of the stem is perfect to hold the torch while inhaling. It's got a bit more of a throat hit than I was hoping for but I'm seeing if we can mitigate that.
My only regret is that this model is a bit tippy when I'm not using Ed's stand; I'm talking to him about how to improve the next version. For a portable stem it feels great and works very nicely with the Lotus.
Hey folks, I've been lurking in this community for quite a while, but this is my first post.
The lotus has been a daily driver for over a year now, and overall I find it to be just a phenomenal little device. My question to all you Lotus pros is, do you have any tips/advice for getting higher temp vapor without combusting? I really struggle with this. I get amazing huge tasty clouds for the first 2-3 hits, then once the material gets golden brown there's little to no vapor, then instant combustion. I run it through glass so I'm able to see the dirty cloud before inhaling it, but you folks know everything will taste like crap until you do a proper iso soak/clean. With my vapman (or ascent even) I easily get (nearly) coffee coloured material every time, this is what I'm aiming for with the lotus.
I'll try and explain my current technique, and maybe you can tell me what I'm doing wrong. I use 1 lotus scoop of ground material and the recommended size flame on my torch lighter. Then, I pre-heat for about 3 seconds before gently inhale while moving the flame in small circles around the middle of the cap. Once I see the orange glow on the cap, and vapor starting to fill the glass, I will slightly increase my draw speed and continue to heat/draw for a few more seconds before clearing the glass then stirring the contents of the bowl. This works remarkably well for the first few pulls, but as I said, once the material gets to a "certain point" it becomes very risky to try and get anything else out of it. I still get well medicated, but not as much as I would from the same amount of material in the vapman.
Thanks in advance!
The lotus has been a daily driver for over a year now, and overall I find it to be just a phenomenal little device. My question to all you Lotus pros is, do you have any tips/advice for getting higher temp vapor without combusting? I really struggle with this. I get amazing huge tasty clouds for the first 2-3 hits, then once the material gets golden brown there's little to no vapor, then instant combustion. I run it through glass so I'm able to see the dirty cloud before inhaling it, but you folks know everything will taste like crap until you do a proper iso soak/clean. With my vapman (or ascent even) I easily get (nearly) coffee coloured material every time, this is what I'm aiming for with the lotus.
I'll try and explain my current technique, and maybe you can tell me what I'm doing wrong. I use 1 lotus scoop of ground material and the recommended size flame on my torch lighter. Then, I pre-heat for about 3 seconds before gently inhale while moving the flame in small circles around the middle of the cap. Once I see the orange glow on the cap, and vapor starting to fill the glass, I will slightly increase my draw speed and continue to heat/draw for a few more seconds before clearing the glass then stirring the contents of the bowl. This works remarkably well for the first few pulls, but as I said, once the material gets to a "certain point" it becomes very risky to try and get anything else out of it. I still get well medicated, but not as much as I would from the same amount of material in the vapman.
Thanks in advance!
grokit
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I would also try backing the torch off just a bit at this point
caphector
Well-Known Member
That's correct; it uses the WPA in the stem.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
The WPA by LOTUS is the best made adapter for water pipes known to MANKIND.
Why other companies still make them in glass?
I use the LOTUS and become medicated as can be!
What I'm I doing wrong?
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Welcome!
Two things I'd suggest
1) If you have the replacement kit, try taking off the top hotplate and confirm the inner metal plate is still firmly held in place with the outer trim ring (The vape works even if the trim ring came loose, but i won't properly distribute the heat around the bowl).
2) Stop waiting and watching the red glow - instad practice your timing. I usually point my torch at the hotplate for a few seconds only slightly moving it in a circle to get it "pre-heated", then I pull the torch back slightly and start inhaling slowly until I see the vapor forming. From here I usually start playing with my flame's distance and rotation speed around the hotplate - pull further back if I feel the vapor getting too hot, push closer if I feel vapor production thinning out.
Another thing to note - depending on how fast you hit your Lotus, it may stay partially preheated between puffs - I tend to preheat less after a few loads because I risk combustion otherwise
RUDE BOY
Space is the Place
For myself once I learned what Ratchett said above and stopped looking for the 'red dot' I effectually Fucked combustion for the most part when using the lotus... Now if only i could stop myself from reaching for just 'one more hit' outta a bowl I'll be golden.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I use the 1/2" screen that I use for my SOLO I buy like 500 for $10 bucks. (years ago)
Maybe it's 100 for $10 these days?
Anyway the good point is they're interchangeable!
Clean bowl walls first. Soak in ISO or use PBW. If using PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash), you might not have to remove the screen. Does that good of job in nooks and crannies. Of course, no re-claim but environmentally friendly!
I use a safety pin with the end bent .2-.4 mm to form a small hook. Used pliers to initially bend it.
Can use to grab the screen to get it started and remove. Torch clean.
Hope this helps.
I use a safety pin with the end bent .2-.4 mm to form a small hook. Used pliers to initially bend it.
Can use to grab the screen to get it started and remove. Torch clean.
Hope this helps.
jojo0420
Cloud Chaser
I removed the screw in the end of the pipe and used a bent paper clip to push the screen up from the bottom.
Good advice here, thanks. I have been slowly but surely getting better extraction. Something I've noticed is, the higher temp vapor doesn't appear to be as thick as the vapor from the first few pulls. I was trying to gauge whether or not I was getting vapor visually (milking up my bong) but it's simply much thinner after the first 2 hits (may be related to my material?). Using your suggestion of working on the timing I have been getting closer to my goal. I am unable to sense any difference in temperature in my mouth since it's going through cold water beforehand. I've also learned to be a little less, let's say, greedy. Once he material has become close to what I consider to be spent I will stop. The lotus uses so little material I'll just reload if I'm not yet satisfied rather than risk scorching. Thanks again for all the tips, this is such a great community!
trainbeat
Member
Ah, I thought the screen was secured somehow.
The novelty of this vape is still strong, and it's taken quite a bit of abuse, still works as well as the first time I used it.
I just ordered the MF orbiter with a new cap. I've never even used a water pipe before so I'm really excited
The novelty of this vape is still strong, and it's taken quite a bit of abuse, still works as well as the first time I used it.
I just ordered the MF orbiter with a new cap. I've never even used a water pipe before so I'm really excited
Dank Sinatra
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Do you guys think there's a good chance for a Lotus Black Friday sale? I think it's finally time for me to pull the plug
slowandsteady
Member
I would say there is a chance. I think in the past it was around 15% maybe?