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@Pappy, From your description, and factoring in posts of yours as I read through the Q, Welby, and other threads, I think you and I may be in a somewhat similar situation. I'm in my early 60's (don't you just hate how that old cliche about time moving faster as you get older, turns out to be...

Thanks a lot for the replies, all of which are quite helpful. :D What I gather bottom line is that you do all take extra steps to protect your storage from light and air. Your comments re your particular methods, filled in the gaps. Some of you are a bit more or less rigorous (e.g., vacuum...

I've read thru all the threads I could find re how to best store herb for intermediate-to-long lengths of time, and the most common appears to be glass mason jars, sometimes in the refrigerator (veggie section). I've read that the jars need to be opened regularly (to combat any tendency to...

(Did I see this post in another thread? Just wondering.) First, yes 5/16" is stock ID for Q tubing. There is a lot of discussion here re that. Most eventually replace the Q's PVC with silicone, either 5/16" or 3/8" as long as sufficient elasticity. Second, the Q uses 18.8 fittings. On...

Re the tubing, we've kinda covered this ground before. What's important with the silicone is the wall thickness, the hardness/software (Durometer), and whether it meets industry standards (NSF, FDA) for food processing and/or medical applications. Either 5/16" or 3/8" can work fine with the...

I'll echo @Purpl3_Haz3's reply re being careful with eBay. If a deal sounds like it's too good to be true, it probably is. You can get the Q for ~$200 at Amazon. Look for the "fulfilled by Amazon", which means that Amazon is actually stocking/shipping for that reseller. You may pay a few...

Well, that makes at least 2 of us thinking along the same lines: "there could be a place in the unit where air is unintentionally escaping. This issue is the highest probability". I didn't think of the seal where the bowl fits to the heating element stem, but that certainly fits the noise and...

Exactly my reaction, too. Glad you're happy with it!

That's not exactly what I said. No matter . . . As I pointed out in my first response, there are several possibilities I know of for a "high pitch" or "squeal" type sound in electronics: 1. The fan. A bearing can make a high pitched noise when it is failing. The noise, especially at first...

The silicone can be significantly easier. But note, "can" not "will" - that depends upon its elasticity (or flexibility) which is primarily a consequence of its hardness. Take a look at this page http://www.mcmaster.com/#tubing/ and scroll down to the Durometer scale at bottom. I have some 70...

While it will take a good chunk of time to do, I strongly suggest reading through this entire thread. You will not only find many responses to your questions (which have been asked many times), but no doubt learn a lot more about the Q that will help in your "getting the most out of it." There...

Google is your friend . . . check the labeling on the tubing; pretty sure this is it: Your link text So it is NSF and ANSI certified for "food equipment materials," as well as meeting other food processing related standards. The spec sheet indicates its suitability for food and beverage...

@flotntoke - Thx again for comments and compliments. :) And that RX Industries link as well, yet another source. Let us know how that Headford works out.

Looks like @Stu beat me to the punch. :) See my comments on the piece above. I've using whip setups with both the Cyclone and the VT whips. So as @Stu said, you can take your second Q elbow (without screen) and it fits perfectly into the Headford joint. With the VT I'm using the 18.8...

Oh my, I'm blushing :D . I assure you that there are far more experienced vapers here than I (although probably few any older). What I find is that different folks have their unique areas of specialty, which really adds to the vibrancy and range of the site. The glass and cooking sections...

I had a piece of the Lowe's 3/8" PVC and it definitely was too large with no elasticity. I also found that this tubing will break down under high heat. I think you'll be happy with the Amazon tubing. The spec looks the same as what I've seen on specialty tubing sites, the keys being NSF 51...

See my comment immediately above. I also needed to go with 5/16". But I've read of others using SSV's 3/8" with the Q. I'm wondering whether differences in wall and softness (Durometer) might account for why one 3/8" would work and another not. In the 2 5/16" lengths I purchased separately...

@flotntoke - Thanks for all your great comments (and the kind personal salute, much appreciated). A couple of follow-up comments: Re the tubing, absolutely the need to switch to silicone. If you buy from an actual tubing supplier like USPlastic or McMaster-Carr, it is advisable to check the...

@medme & @Lo - Per your request, my Long Island Iced Tea: 1 oz gin (Boodles, Tanqueray, Beefeater) 1 oz vodka (Ketel One, Stoli, Absolute) 1 oz Bacardi Light 1 oz DeKuyper triple sec .5 oz Dailey's sweet-n-sour 1 teaspoon simple syrup (1 part sugar to 1 part water) 1 or 2 dashes of fresh...