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That's correct. :ninja:

So sorry. That was my mistake in the parts list. Just got some myself and figured out I'd put the wrong size in the doc. :bang:

No, not a good idea. Using a 3 amp, 12 volt supply on the IH will: 1/never fully charge the cells to full, and will always be actively topping up. 2/charge rate will be two high when battery is low. Quick charging is recommended usually around 1 - 1.2 amp. type thing. Will be very hard on the...

Look at the picture in the FAQ, you should be able to tell by it's orientation. The ends can stay attached by two screws but can always remove them as well. ;)

@PPN, no problem then. It can be left plugged in all the time. Porthead... :haw: I'd have to go through the list. Any part in particular? :science:

Hate to say it, but this is not great battery maintenance for sure. You will lose mAhs as the batteries were/are continually cycling at the top volt or so. Think of it like a laptop computer, many leave plugged all the time, but when they go to be stand alone, the battery dies quick. @Cyfcyf...

Very cool. Not sure if you have a BMS mounted on the rear of your battery pack, but if not, I'd highly recommend you add a circuit breaker or at minimum, an in line 10-15 amp fuse. A good quality inline automotive type will suffice. Those are not super quality heaters and can fail which usually...

A single cell will not provide the necessary voltage. Go with Lipo type and a BMS unit for your power needs and your good for at least a days worth of power. Can use the same 12.6 volt charger as with the 18650 pack. No balancing anymore but the batteries are 3s which means only one cell...

Welcome to IH heating @dtrdrk. You are correct about using a low current switch for activation. This method has proven very reliable and although it's a manual method, keeps the switching simple. I had thought about what you looking at as well as optical pickup for sensing the insertion, but all...

As mentioned before by @KeroZen, there is no real free ride with batteries. Always a trade off. Generally, high mAhs means it met for low power devices. They have a higher internal resistance (lower C value) which means more voltage sage if used for devices requiring more amperage. The extra...

The gauge only showing one red led is telling us the heater's not getting power. Batteries installed correctly? What did you use to charge them? Please PM me the answers.

We're talking frequency when playing with coil or capacitor values. The voltage value hasn't much to do with it. At least not for what you're trying to achieve. Insertion depth is the only thing which is easily changed and staying within designed ranges. Do not insert past the heat sink fins. If...

I wrap them around a 17mm diameter tube which adds some wraps which I take back off to maintain the 10 turn which it's designed for. Around 4" shorted after re-winding. :science:

Gotcha @Hogni ;) To clarify, please use the PM to request to be put down on a list. Thanks,:D

You should have gotten a tracking number with the shipping notification. If you can't find it, shoot me a PM and I'll dig it up. Use USPS for their tracking information now as has likely left Canada. OK guys, I'm now starting to take names for the PSMini, just making a list but will give me an...

I haven't heard this before. Un-even heating yes, but not able to extract fully, no. To answer your question, the batteries will make a difference along with herb condition, dipping depth, VC style and material will all play a roll. Generally, it's basically the same as the VC directions state...

Batch 4 Portsides are complete and notifications sent out. If I missed anyone, let me know. :) Any new requests for any models will not be ready until into the new year including the PS batch 5 and initial mini list. :( Getting low on a few different parts but have more on order. I will get a...

Yes, this buzzing has been reported quite a few times. It only buzzes under heavy charge when the batteries are very low. It quiets down as the charge comes up. I dare say this is normal but haven't had any actually fail from this buzzing. I believe it to be a coil in the charger kicking up a...

Yes, they get very warm/hot as well, which is why you cannot just leave it powered up. Only while your using it, as the coil does needs some cool down time. It takes approximately 2 minutes before any real trouble starts from leaving it in the on state. Then the enamel from the coil will start...

Relay, what's that? :p That would be the old school way. However, you are right, could very well be used but the FET works very well with no mechanical parts. Not to mention cheaper. You are also correct that it's needed to handle the high current. :science: