The Magic-Flight Box
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Vaporisateur
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I think they're still using some form of polymer for the space industry. I know someone that works in that area, I'll ask him!
Vitolo
Vaporist
The glass stem for the MFLB has been going out for 2 weeks. Older stock exists at distirbuters warehouses, where stuff moves slower. The glass stems cam be had fat reasonable cost, with free shipping (PuffitUp has them0.. or you can get them cheaper from Blissville, but the shipping is $5 minimum!
My wife's New LB came with a glass tube.. not only that, it is a fraction longer also(the stem... not the box!)
My wife's New LB came with a glass tube.. not only that, it is a fraction longer also(the stem... not the box!)
Vitolo
Vaporist
No willieR.. her box was in the "kit'.. and was the regular box.. but the stem was glass.
On another note, I also just received a "bare box' within the last week, and it did not have the described small ball either. They must be entering the "stream" at different paces, depending on stock.
I would like to see the new box they describe, but don't feel inconvenienced by the rubber band.
On another note, I also just received a "bare box' within the last week, and it did not have the described small ball either. They must be entering the "stream" at different paces, depending on stock.
I would like to see the new box they describe, but don't feel inconvenienced by the rubber band.
Vaporisateur
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willieR said:
Yeah, but it still has that plastic cover...
lol j/k
Vitolo
Vaporist
Plastic by any other name is still a plastic.. BUT....
The LB cover is made of a similar plexiglass that the bongs of the late 60's were made of.
The only thing that could harm that material back then (cause fogging or cracking) was immersion in alcohol.
Many of these bongs are still around and functioning after 40+ years.
I figure the MFLB "window" will be ok!
*@Vaporisateur- I did see the "lol/jk"!
The LB cover is made of a similar plexiglass that the bongs of the late 60's were made of.
The only thing that could harm that material back then (cause fogging or cracking) was immersion in alcohol.
Many of these bongs are still around and functioning after 40+ years.
I figure the MFLB "window" will be ok!
*@Vaporisateur- I did see the "lol/jk"!
willieR said:
Ignoring cost and fragility issues, why are you concerned about the Plexiglas cover? If you use it normally, the cover barely gets warm. If you run a 60 second heating cycle, the cover still doesn't get more than mildly warm. Acrylics are used to make tumblers and mugs that are often used to serve beverages that get much warmer than the cover of the LB does. I think your concern is misplaced.
willieR
Been here since 2009
Thanks Paka. Using your mug analogy, how many decades have we been served hot coffee in styrofoam cups? All the while a carcinogen it turns out. So the fact that we are served coffee in acrylic isn't a comfort, I'm afraid.
As I said, I don't stay up nights worrying about the plexi lid on my LB. Just was asking. It would be nice to avoid scratches also...
As I said, I don't stay up nights worrying about the plexi lid on my LB. Just was asking. It would be nice to avoid scratches also...
willieR
Been here since 2009
I couldn't tell from that pic if the ball was solid or had a spring under it. Given the small size, I believe it cannot be the type with the spring. I've installed several LBs with the spring mounted ball catch and they work great. Given the slight looseness of the LB lid, I'm sure this works as well.
willieR said:
It's true styrene has been listed as a carcinogen, yet foam plastic containers continue to be used to serve us hot food and beverages millions of times daily. Here's the thing: if foam plastic containers posed a cancer risk beyond the general level we're exposed to all the time, then there should have been a noticeable increase in cancers corresponding to the adaption curve showing up somewhere by now. It's been fifty years. Given the level of adaption, it shouldn't be hard to find at all--but nobody has.
I am pretty sure that every breath I take while I'm stuck in traffic contains way more cancer risk than huffing on my LB. I can't prove it, of course, but I bet I can make a better case for it than you can for heat-related toxins from your LB cover.
willieR
Been here since 2009
Funny how people use the following arguments:
If it was bad for us, they wouldn't give it to us.
Everything is carcinogenic, so why bother?
It's been around for decades so it can't be harmful.
As it turns out, most plastics and their components have now come under scrutiny. BPA, Styrene, Formaldehyde, etc, etc. You yourself are using all of these arguments in your rationale.
The same argument was had when asbestos was finally identified as harmful. Lead paint as well.
Make no mistake. Large corporations are spending millions to keep their products off that list. Styrene fought that battle for years. Refuting data, counter-research, etc. There are thousands of compounds that we are exposed to that will someday be on that list.
If it was bad for us, they wouldn't give it to us.
Everything is carcinogenic, so why bother?
It's been around for decades so it can't be harmful.
As it turns out, most plastics and their components have now come under scrutiny. BPA, Styrene, Formaldehyde, etc, etc. You yourself are using all of these arguments in your rationale.
The same argument was had when asbestos was finally identified as harmful. Lead paint as well.
Make no mistake. Large corporations are spending millions to keep their products off that list. Styrene fought that battle for years. Refuting data, counter-research, etc. There are thousands of compounds that we are exposed to that will someday be on that list.
Vaporisateur
Senior Marijuanist
Willie, since you said you modified a couple LB's similar to that, what type of glue would you recommend one use to do the same as above?
morninglight
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I've been waiting and waiting to order the PA. Is it time to do so? Will it ever be non-beta? I still just use the original 2 batteries it came with...