Just curious about cleaning, is the oven hard to clean? Is the vape path easy to clean with pipe cleaner?
i have the Pax, but looking for a portable that is easier to clean. I'm guessing that the unit is hard to load and unload because of the center pin, does the pin make it harder to clean the oven as well?
Any tips?
Well I can't say for sure whether the issue is user or unit related but, to troubleshoot accordingly, why don't you try it without any cotton or the folded screen in the airpath? It's possible you're restricting the airflow too much. I'd recommend starting out with the one screen in the mouthpiece or, alternatively, just a homemade screen for the oven. If you're still getting the same neutered performance than we know the issue is something else.
How finely ground is your herb? I've been using a normal, medium consistency grind (ala SCS) and have not yet tried the alfa with a finer grind (interested to see what the finishing grinder will do to performance). If you're using a finer grind then try something coarser. I'd also try tearing mini nugs (I think PPN mentioned enjoying this method). I find I get some really tasty hits.
Lastly, I'd do a side-by-side test of your herb in the alfa and one of your other conduction vapes to see how they perform. It won't outperform your solo but the hits are still respectable. I get at least 8-10 big drawfuls from a bowl and usually it's more than that.
Cheers.
I don't know what is happening with your unit but it's maybe a defective one... mine is absolutly a no brainer vape since the first session I'm amazed about it!My first uses were without any screen except that underneath the mp, this gave me half a bowl worth of
particles behind that screen and no vapor at all.
I tried with bigger pieces, so nothing would go trough the
vapor path this gave me very limited results.
So I inserted the rolled up screen, knowing it gives great results in the pax.
I used fine grind, coarser grind and bigger pieces.
The same amount from the same herb was used in the alfa and in the puffit P2 (wich I recieved together)
And it gives me more vapor in the P2.
I guess I'm comparing too much with solo or other vaporizers when it comes to vapor output.
I did however today saw a few bigger clouds but still after some inhales the vapor output stops
rather abrubtly.
My abv is well done after a few minutes so I know it's working.
I do have different levels of effect with different vaporizers, using same temp ranges and same
amounts of herb.
Maybe some more testing is needed
Thanks for the info, I wouldn't think loading is the issue, but maybe getting the spent material out?Loading is slightly harder than with my flowermate but still takes about 10 seconds. Pour material in, tamp into bowl and around center pin, and close the lid. Hasn't been a big deal so far, although I never really pack bowls while I'm walking (I don't need to get anywhere THAT bad lol). If you have 30 seconds to stop then you have enough time to pack the alfa.
It's been easy to clean so far. Same cleaning method as with the pax except no lubricating and no worrying about the mouthpiece working. Pipe cleaners work perfectly to clean the straight airpath (package comes with a few) and then I use a little iso to clean any stickiness in the bowl or on the oven lid.
I've used it about 20 times now and only cleaned it once out of curiosity, not necessity.
Edit: Another thing I've come to notice is that resin will form on the section of the mouthpiece screen that lays right over the airpath, which makes sense. It hasn't restricted the airflow yet but I could see that being an issue possibly if the top screen is never cleaned or changed out. If you have the screen in the oven I imagine you could take out the mouthpiece screen and avoid this issue potentially.
Edit x2: Sticky screen = nom nom reclaim
Snamuh, do you have an Alfa? Waiting for mine to arriveThat vape reminds me of a lieca
Very good looking.
No. I recently got an imag+ for 70$ which has been my first electronic vape aside from the mflb.... Its so nice and easy to use. I'm waiting to order an e-nano and then I'm going to be broke for a few years haha. So it will be awhile before I get another portable.Snamuh, do you have an Alfa? Waiting for mine to arrive
Don't know about the air path, sorryNo. I recently got an imag+ for 70$ which has been my first electronic vape aside from the mflb.... Its so nice and easy to use. I'm waiting to order an e-nano and then I'm going to be broke for a few years haha. So it will be awhile before I get another portable.
Looks awesome though...
Edit... What kind of airpath does this have? Metal? Glass? Plastic?
Waiting for mine to arrive, (replacing my Pax Ploom)I found my problem, I was not loading enough to make it work like the little champ it is.
For my last sessions, I loaded 0.15 grams wich gave me great clouds for a long time.
Before I loaded 0.05 gram max wich gave me mediocre results.
My abv comes out relatively light so I can put it in my solo and have another half session on 7.
I can finally start to love this little vaporizer.
I can finally start to love this little vaporizer.
Thanks for the info, I wouldn't think loading is the issue, but maybe getting the spent material out?
BTW, just ordered this (replacing my Pax, 2nd one broke in a year), and also have the Firefly, which I love
Battery: Yeah, that was really the only thing worrying me. 2-3 sessions are nice, but its the 5 hour recharging time that scares me. Basically, after a use you are done for half a day. I guess that fact that you can use it while charging ( hope I'm right here) slightly compensates.Glad to hear it! I do enjoy packing as much as I can in the bowl for some tasty clouds. I just love the look and feel and functionality of this little guy. It's the best parts of the flowermate mixed with solo traits (effieciency/taste). Looking forward to seeing how it holds up.
Getting the avb out is easy, especially if you do it while the bowl is warm. I open the latch, poke all the avb out, wipe the inner oven lid which usually gets a bit resiny and that's it. Back to back bowls aren't as cumbersome as I initially expected. Only thing holding it back is the battery but I can't expect much more with its size. I can get 2-3 long sessions on a charge, at least so far. I am switching modes often which could be decreasing the charge life.
I think the alfa will make a great replacement for your pax, and a more worthy companion for your firefly.
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I'm already looking forward to whatever wong @Ed's TnT can come up with!
I found my problem, ...
Before I loaded 0.05 gram max wich gave me mediocre results.