I had my first session with the AVLP last night. I was really surprised how quickly it heat up (on-demand) and how good the vapor tasted! Very impressed. I also wasn't sure on temps so ended up doing 420F, something in the middle of what I've seen recommended online. Managed to get 3 very smooth hits and almost sure I can squeeze out a good few more from the same load! The thing that stood out the most was how cool the vapor was, haven't experienced that before!
I can see the complaints about loading and clean-up however. Loading the chamber is a bit icky and I made a mess pinching flower into it (I was able to easily pour stuff into my old vape, MFLB, from the palm of my hand for example). I haven't attempted clean-up yet but it definitely seems like it could get annoying unfortunately. I think I will need to buy some of those S&B brushes that have been recommended in here.
I am now thinking about getting a 15mm screen to help with the clean up to make things a bit easier as it seems difficult and quite expensive getting the dosing capsules in the UK .
I am STILL very confused on how the screens work however as I've never even heard of them before! Am I correct in thinking that these basically go directly over the loading chamber to prevent any flower from falling out and spreading around? I've asked someone else the same question but still left confused. I photoshopped a pic below in the hopes that someone can confirm! I can't help but feel the screen would still slide around like this though.
If anyone has any other tips for a complete beginnner/casual it would be much appreciated! I only ever plan to use this thing in on-demand mode fwiw
Thanks guys