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  1. howie105

    Ball Vape Purchase Decision?

    Safety, I am not coordinated when baked and burning myself/nearby objects is one of my concerns of a ball vape ... There is indeed a risk of getting burned with ball vapes, but once you get past the familiarization phase, that risk drops dramatically. It also helps to have a dedicated space or...
  2. howie105

    Phase3 Vaporizers

    My china glass often gets a few o-rings (3/8” ID, 1/16” wall thickness) on the male portion of the bowl, it helps shim and stabilize the bowl. If I bought quality glass, I wouldn't have to do this, but I'm supporting a VAS habit.
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    Do you like coffee?

    Once my blood plasma level dropped to decaf and I fell into a coma.
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    What'll happen to your vapes and equipment when you're no longer around to use them?

    What'll happen to your vapes and equipment when you're no longer around to use them? ... Don't, won't care.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    Material wise, I have no problem with stainless, however an actual purchase would depend on what the part is. One question if you please, do you think the ball vape market is getting saturated? An approaching baller bubble.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    There are always alternatives and we are free to search for them. Small shops are free to charge what they feel is fair and will sustain their business. No blood, no foul.
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    How do you organize your vapes?

    My lazy boy approach, with actively used vapes and their support kits living on my desk. Recently used vapes and kits go into a toolbox, and semi-retired ones go into bins. Cleaning is a bottle of fresh ISO, a one gallon plastic soak jar and a handful of brushes which for the most part live in a...
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    I've found that using the first tier (head stop) to position the screen of the ZX bowl significantly improves the experience when using small loads (0.05 g) at low temperatures (365°F). However, be cautious, as it may take a few sessions for the screen to settle and prevent the heater head from...
  9. howie105

    Zeal, Ω, and Epitome

    Fifteen days from order to delivery for the vape purchase, and it is well worth the wait.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    Stroke, stroke, stroke, bail, bail, bail. Good luck, be safe and see you on the other side.
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    **Ball vape comparison megathread** Compare your balls.

    Has anyone attempted to make a log vape with this method? It seems to me you could get much of the same benefits by surrounding a cartridge heater with balls in a log vape package. I had extra balls and tried them in an LSV (rod heater plug in), and it did not impress. The heater could not hold...
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    Is it possible to line a wooden stem with stainless steel after the fact?

    Work out the details before you permanently modify the stem. Find the stainless steel liner that you want to use, hook the liner up to your glass pieces and see if you like the hit. You also need to decide if the wood stem is robust enough to survive the transformation and use. A final...
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    Comedy / Comedian sets, shows & bits (etc.) 🤣 to vape to

    “All hail Marx and Lennon” You know what I mean?
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    What's in your vape right now?

    I went down the THCA rabbit hole out of curiosity and now trying to decide if I like it or not. It's gotten down to about 4% (by weight) with decent homegrown, and it's still a bit much for my tastes.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    Not too much of a packer, but I stir and level the load out of habit.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    I have better luck adjusting the depth of the screen in glass bowls than with the zirconia one, using the bowls terrace.
  17. howie105

    Phase3 Vaporizers

    Currently, between 404 f to 415 f for two or three hits off a .05 g load, using an 18” dry j-hook. My temperature selections are low as a flavor guy I run lower temps and loads than some.
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    Phase3 Vaporizers

    What I can vouch for, The Auber RDK-300B, works well and has a one knob control for folks with gorilla fingers and the Disorderly Conduction PID that came with the basic ZX kit. To be sure, check the pinout, if memory serves, it's listed on Auber site.
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    The J-hook thread!

    A small 10ml two neck lab boiling flask comes with 14 mm female necks with a real nice angle for folks who like to try different lengths of stems, bowls, risers and adapters. Don't know your market, but I got a China 10ml import off Amazon for $10.00 US. If you like water, the same sort of...
  20. howie105

    Phase3 Vaporizers

    Look a little deeper into the scale of Ryan's operation and the flood of similar products he is competing against. Perhaps it will enlighten you a bit, make you a little less bummed and help with the respect thing, too.
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