Simrell Vaporizer

I received the Extraction Engine on Saturday and did some test runs this weekend. Used my Simrell OG Vortex XL stem to pair with the EE. First, the combo looks beautiful! Ultra high quality design and manufacturing! I may still get the latest stem and wood sleeve to eliminate all the o-rings but I could live with this as is.

The airflow is excellent and better than expected. Significantly better than any of my Dynavap collection. I really like the oval airport design of this stem. The threaded connections are exactly as Austyn has described. A light touch works every time. The cooling is very good. No harshness or hot feeling. The Simrell cooling stand works great and it's obviously designed with this EE in mind. Clicks off in a couple seconds.

There is a learning curve with this vape for me. I use both the Wand and the Flare. I am not detecting a 2nd click but on the 2nd heating cycle I get 2nd click level heating based on ABV. I am getting very efficient extraction and no combusting but I am not getting the huge clouds Austyn gets in the videos? I am open to any suggestions on fine adjustment of these two IH's.

I hate torches but I may try the pen style lighter that Austyn recommends and try again.

I agree with Austyn that this is a refined high end device. For me, the price of the EE was well worth it because I had two XL Simrell stems to pair with it. I am well pleased and just need to learn how to use this device as it was designed. It is a brilliant piece of engineering.

WirtDog said:

There is a learning curve with this vape for me. I use both the Wand and the Flare. I am not detecting a 2nd click but on the 2nd heating cycle I get 2nd click level heating based on ABV. I am getting very efficient extraction and no combusting but I am not getting the huge clouds Austyn gets in the videos? I am open to any suggestions on fine adjustment of these two IH's.

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Probably not too helpful since I use the Forge and in cascade mode (1600J/90% power), but I only get the first click on initial heat-up and it takes heat cycle 2 to get the second click. I'm heating what I'm assuming is the hybrid area of the extraction engine. It's the second heat cycle that I get dense vape which mimics the videos. I actually really enjoy the first flavorful cycle.

@WirtDog what settings do you use with the flare? I find 100W 25-30 seconds to be great

kokolokokolokon said:

@WirtDog what settings do you use with the flare? I find 100W 25-30 seconds to be great

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Thanks so much for the tip!! I was way down at 65w but will try out 100w today. I did a small test with a torch yesterday. I have a cheap Dynavap torch that works? I got much sharper clicks with the torch and better vapor. Only did one bowl. But, it did seem like Austyn really designed this vape to be used with a torch as with practice I am sure you can focus the heat exactly where you want it based on mode you are seeking. I wonder how close we can get to torch level performance with IH's? I must admit I love this vape!! I will treat it like a fine musical instrument that I need to master.

WirtDog said:

Thanks so much for the tip!! I was way down at 65w but will try out 100w today. I did a small test with a torch yesterday. I have a cheap Dynavap torch that works? I got much sharper clicks with the torch and better vapor. Only did one bowl. But, it did seem like Austyn really designed this vape to be used with a torch as with practice I am sure you can focus the heat exactly where you want it based on mode you are seeking. I wonder how close we can get to torch level performance with IH's? I must admit I love this vape!! I will treat it like a fine musical instrument that I need to master.

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if you haven't yet, try setting the wand to 375-425 (f) and let it time out. I'm using the dynavap silicone adapter although you may need to increase the temp/timer if you're using a different adapter. i really like this method as you can get a nice smooth and light hit on the lower end or one hit extraction on the higher end with micro adjustments in between.

if you do need a second heatup i find that sitting the device in the cooling stand until it clicks and then heating until the first click finishes whatever is left in the bowl to a nice fully extracted dark brown.

jefferson9 said:

if you haven't yet, try setting the wand to 375-425 (f) and let it time out. I'm using the dynavap silicone adapter although you may need to increase the temp/timer if you're using a different adapter. i really like this method as you can get a nice smooth and light hit on the lower end or one hit extraction on the higher end with micro adjustments in between.

if you do need a second heatup i find that sitting the device in the cooling stand until it clicks and then heating until the first click finishes whatever is left in the bowl to a nice fully extracted dark brown.

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Thanks!! Will try as I have the adapter. I think I may have a weird problem? I am not getting a distinct 2nd click on heat cycle but in cooling stand I hear 2 clicks during cool down. The support screw that secures the heating disks was loose and I tightened it but no difference.

kokolokokolokon said:

@WirtDog what settings do you use with the flare? I find 100W 25-30 seconds to be great

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I tried 100w setting and it seems a bit too hot. Combusted and little left in the chamber. Moved down to 90w and that seemed better. I am using the new Molicel batteries and not sure if that can make a difference. I never hear a second click during heat cycle but do hear it on cool down in Simrell stand? Not sure what is causing this?

WirtDog said:

I tried 100w setting and it seems a bit too hot. Combusted and little left in the chamber. Moved down to 90w and that seemed better. I am using the new Molicel batteries and not sure if that can make a difference. I never hear a second click during heat cycle but do hear it on cool down in Simrell stand? Not sure what is causing this?

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Take a look at post #69 in this thread.

Smknbud said:

Take a look at post #69 in this thread.

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Thanks!! Found it and did a screenshot. Confirms my initial reaction to using a Dynavap torch for 1 bowl. Despite poor technique my thought was this was designed to work best with a torch. Clicks were sharper and clear distinction between both clicks.

Wish the Forge were not so huge. I guess I am going to have to try to master torches again. I do like the convenience of IH's but sounds like none will obtain the performance from this vape that a torch can deliver.

Titanium restock is live. I mean I guess it is I got an email and ordered one. Must be going with 7/10 GMT…

Choices said:

Titanium restock is live. I mean I guess it is I got an email and ordered one. Must be going with 7/10 GMT…

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I didn't get an email (even though I signed up for one) but decided to check just in case they released early and was able to grab one. First manual vape. Hope I'm picked the right one.

tv_n_chillin' said:

I didn't get an email (even though I signed up for one) but decided to check just in case they released early and was able to grab one. First manual vape. Hope I'm picked the right one.

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Nice choice! It's a great vape and shouldn't be hard to learn. I like that it works with a pocket torch, and that you can tailor the type of hit you're after. It's beautifully made. Hope you love it!

This is the one I'm longing for ...

My Simrell engine arrived today. First of all, let me say in true Simrell fashion the engine is GORGEOUS! Austin takes pride in his machining, and all of his products always felt like ultra high end compared to other others in its class.
This is not your average dyna head. It’s beautiful inside and out. It’s engineered to give you a much higher quality performance all the way around. In my opinion it delivers. The vapor is thick, strong, flavorful, and cool.

Over the years, I’ve tried several different stems, heads caps combinations, trying to find something that gave me the strength I was looking for, but the coolness I needed to be happy. After all the money and time wasted, I never found anything that I would reach for on the consistent basis. The closest combination that I was able to use was the 5 fin titanium dyna head and cap, with the FMJ on the Revolve 1 stem. Although it was the only combination that felt comfortable enough to use, the vapor still wasn’t strong enough. I would have to fill it up three or four times and it was just too much. I’ve tried some of the other TEDs that have more power, but they’re always way too hot to be used comfortable for me to use so they live on a bong.

Needless to say, this was everything I hope for and more. I’ve been using it all day natively. I have 4 stems I was going to pair it with to see which one I like the most, and which one provided the coolest vapor. The Tempest one stem, the Revolve one stem, the Dynavap Omni stem, and the Simrell MVS stem. Initially I assumed I would just use the Mad Heater Stems if the head could even be cool enough for me to utilize natively. After testing the engine with all four stems, I’ve have to say the head cools the vapor down so well I can use whatever stem I want. The Simrell stem looks amazing so it was a no-brainer! I had zero issues with cross threading the threads. Then again, I screw good.

I was apprehensive initially but I couldn’t be more happier with my purchase. It’s the combination I’ve been looking for since day one.

Love the new Simrell! Just a gorgeous device and a pleasure to hold in your hand.

Does anyone have any tips for using it with the Wand? I've tried a couple of adapters at several different heights, but it always clicks well after combustion. How do I fix that?

Thank you!

HarryTuttle said:

Love the new Simrell! Just a gorgeous device and a pleasure to hold in your hand.

Does anyone have any tips for using it with the Wand? I've tried a couple of adapters at several different heights, but it always clicks well after combustion. How do I fix that?

Thank you!

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I use the Tempest V2 Wand adapter for my Simrell, this works great. For the depth, you can align the first fin with the glass edge of the Wand and then fine tune from there. Pull at 1st click and you’ll be more than fine. That’s what I do all day long

My extraction engine's cap got tarnished and I am not sure how as majority of use has been with the Wand and the Flare? I contacted Simrell and they recommended these small polishing pads. Just got them overnight from Amazon. I took one out and within 3-4 minutes I had my cap looking almost new!! It took the tarnishing right off with little effort and no chemicals.

As many are mentioning in comments and reviews the full vape and EE the pieces look like fine art with the design and machine work. I paired mine with the Simrell rifling XL vortex stem and the two pieces look great together. I try to take very good care of my vapes but especially so with the Simrell pieces so I am very pleased with this simple and cheap solution.

asimrell said:

Thank you for your feedback. I have not checked for any reviews lately and I haven’t gotten an email notification of a new review.

Im sorry to hear your having some troubles. Out of curiosity, how are you heating the device?

In regards to the threads, it does take some getting used to. Being gentle with the mating parts goes a long way. They are not large industrial pipe threads, so a little finesse is required.

In regards to disassembly, we offer a multi tool if you wanted to make adjustments to the capacitor while the parts are still fully assembled. Otherwise, popping out the intercooler with a Q tip and cleaning it quickly with an iso prep pad during the cleaning process would eliminate any transfer of reclaim to then be able to use the intercooler for disassembly.

The intent for cooling the Simrell is by using the cooling stand that works as a proper heat sink and a more stable storage solution. Magnets aren’t very efficient at cooling, which is why it wasn’t a focus of mine to ensure compatibility with a magnet as I wanted to provide a better solution.

Budboss TV did a really great job with heating tips, cleaning and assembly. I’d recommend watching that video if you haven’t already. That will help tremendously, along with our quick start user guide.

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I just submitted another review. This one is on the Sandblasted Blackwood Simrell product page.

It hasn’t been approved yet and it’s been at least 3 minutes. What’s up with that? Are you trying to control my feedback?

I just wanted to jump back in here and confirm that my original one star review was bullshit.

I really like this thing. Thanks mate.

HarryTuttle said:

Love the new Simrell! Just a gorgeous device and a pleasure to hold in your hand.

Does anyone have any tips for using it with the Wand? I've tried a couple of adapters at several different heights, but it always clicks well after combustion. How do I fix that?

Thank you!

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The click disks are supposed to go like this )( right? Possible I got defective click disks? They do not click before combustion.