Arizer Solo

Vicki

Vicki

Herbal Alchemist
OF said:
It's an opinion, of course, but from what we know it's OK but will lead to early battery failure. The issue being that it will constantly be at maximum voltage, something that's a known bad plan. This is the exact reason it comes to you partially charged. The standard practice is to never store these types fully charged (recommendations are about 60%). Keeping such batteries fully charged will kill them in storage.

IMO the best plan, what I intend to do with mine, is to use it on battery power alone (not plugged in) until 'all the battery lights are out' (or nearly so) then use it one more session (one with 'no lights' seems safe enough) before recharging. If possible, unplugging it before the charge light goes solid (just as the old version). Sessions 'plugged in' I will continue to unplug after before it fully recharges.

Then again, a replacement stock battery is $20 from Randy (when he gets them back in stock.....) and changing them out is pretty straightforward.........

It's all good, just some is gooder?

The main point is to enjoy Solo for what it is I think.

OF
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Cool, thank you! :)

I was actually talking about just leaving the charger itself plugged into the wall after I disconnect the Solo. Does it hurt the charger to do that?
 
DDave

DDave

Vape Wizard
Accessory Maker
Vicki said:
Quick question. Is it ok to leave the charger plugged into the wall in between charges? It's a pain for me to unplug it every time.
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Adapter Longevity: I don't find any supporting information that states that it damages the adapter.

Cost: It will consume power. Only milliamps though. Will you save money on your power bill if you unplug it? maybe pennies.

Safety: There is not a single plug-pack ever approved (and all units sold should be type approved) that is not designed for continuous operation, load or no load. They also have a built-in thermal fuse in the windings to prevent overheating.

Hope that helps! ;)

Edit: Pak whooped me in response time with his reply. :wave:
 
OF

OF

Well-Known Member
Vicki said:
I was actually talking about just leaving the charger itself plugged into the wall after I disconnect the Solo. Does it hurt the charger to do that?
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Sorry, my misunderstanding.

I think the general answer ('don't sweat it, it's only a little bit of power') is sound. Here's a simple 'test' to decide such things (and it also 'protects' against an out of spec wall wort): Look for heat. Power drawn from the wall and not used to charge a battery has only one place to go.....making heat. Looked at another way 'heat costs money'. If the device is cold to the touch in standby, it's not wasting much power at all. OTOH, things like say your router (that are warm even when doing nothing) are wasting some power, perhaps worth concern. A WW that runs warm (or worse, hot) when plugged in and not doing anything could also well be defective, which is OK if you rent I guess, but best to not burn the homestead down otherwise?

OF
 
DDave

DDave

Vape Wizard
Accessory Maker
OF said:
Sorry, my misunderstanding.

I think the general answer ('don't sweat it, it's only a little bit of power') is sound. Here's a simple 'test' to decide such things (and it also 'protects' against an out of spec wall wort): Look for heat. Power drawn from the wall and not used to charge a battery has only one place to go.....making heat. Looked at another way 'heat costs money'. If the device is cold to the touch in standby, it's not wasting much power at all. OTOH, things like say your router (that are warm even when doing nothing) are wasting some power, perhaps worth concern. A WW that runs warm (or worse, hot) when plugged in and not doing anything could also well be defective, which is OK if you rent I guess, but best to not burn the homestead down otherwise?

OF
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OF, Great point about heat of the idle adapter and a quick/easy test at that!

The tip on burning down the house dually noted.... hahaha! ;)
 
Vicki

Vicki

Herbal Alchemist
Pictures of my new Solo with my new Blackwood stem from Ed, and in it's new case. :)

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Willeh

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My favorite vaporizer, my m1e solo, has been acting up lately. Sometimes when I go to turn it on it just turns itself off and the blue idle like starts blinking erratically. Or when I go to charge it, it just loops in circles of booting up but never starts charging. It also has a tendency to turn off half way through a cycle sometimes. I looked around for a fix on the internet and the best advice was on reddit, which was to bang it bottom down on a table firmly. One tap seems to fix the problem every time it comes up, but it leads me to wonder what the actual problem is if physical impact fixes it?
 
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Propaganja

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Willeh said:
My favorite vaporizer, my m1e solo, has been acting up lately. Sometimes when I go to turn it on it just turns itself off and the blue idle like starts blinking erratically. Or when I go to charge it, it just loops in circles of booting up but never starts charging. It also has a tendency to turn off half way through a cycle sometimes. I looked around for a fix on the internet and the best advice was on reddit, which was to bang it bottom down on a table firmly. One tap seems to fix the problem every time it comes up, but it leads me to wonder what the actual problem is if physical impact fixes it?
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Same thing I explained happen to m1d aswell, it's a faulty battery I believe, should happen about the first 1-2 months of buying it depending on how heavy you use it. Mine died in 24 days of heavy use lol. Arizer will replace.
 
Sleepin in CA

Sleepin in CA

Higher than a Pterodactyl, you can call me Caveman
Accessory Maker
Just an update, received my unit from VapesandParts on eBay. It is a solid unit, had an official Canadian customs stamp on the inner solo box, and had all parts. The unit works well, and I'm very happy. All for $134.99 shipped fed ex. Even got here a day early.

This seller is also sayin he will honor all arizer warranty services to boot.

Anyway, just an update like I said. Seems like a very good seller IMO.

If I have any issues I will report back!

=)
 
CarolKing

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
My newer model Solo went on the fritz about 6 weeks after I received it. I was told it sounded like a battery. I could only use it plugged in. It wouldnt heat up unplugged. From the day I sent my unit back it took PIU 9 days to get another Solo to my house. Very fast and reliable service.
 
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cawshook

cawshook

Solod out.
Just got my replacement solo.
Its fully charged right out of the box. So now I plug it in for 8 hours after the light turns solid green?
Also I got 2 straight stems. No bent stem.
 
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ataxian

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
OF said:
It's an opinion, of course, but from what we know it's OK but will lead to early battery failure. The issue being that it will constantly be at maximum voltage, something that's a known bad plan. This is the exact reason it comes to you partially charged. The standard practice is to never store these types fully charged (recommendations are about 60%). Keeping such batteries fully charged will kill them in storage.

IMO the best plan, what I intend to do with mine, is to use it on battery power alone (not plugged in) until 'all the battery lights are out' (or nearly so) then use it one more session (one with 'no lights' seems safe enough) before recharging. If possible, unplugging it before the charge light goes solid (just as the old version). Sessions 'plugged in' I will continue to unplug after before it fully recharges.

Then again, a replacement stock battery is $20 from Randy (when he gets them back in stock.....) and changing them out is pretty straightforward.........

It's all good, just some is gooder?

The main point is to enjoy Solo for what it is I think.

OF
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Your a genius!
I have learned so much from.

Medicating properly!
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Sleepin in CA

Sleepin in CA

Higher than a Pterodactyl, you can call me Caveman
Accessory Maker
@OF hey this randy person you speak of, how would one go about contacting him? Sorry have not had a chance to fully read thread yet, I am working my way through it!

I thought the only battery options were Centizens, but I would prefer a stock option.

Thanks!
 
Nu11ington

Nu11ington

Well-Known Member
Sleepin in CA said:
@OF hey this randy person you speak of, how would one go about contacting him? Sorry have not had a chance to fully read thread yet, I am working my way through it!

I thought the only battery options were Centizens, but I would prefer a stock option.

Thanks!
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By Randy he refers to the owner of www.puffitup.com Check the Solo page there is a listing for replacements there I believe

edit: http://www.puffitup.com/Arizer-Solo-Replacement-Battery-p/arizersolobattery.htm
 
Mrbinky

Mrbinky

Well-Known Member
Sleepin in CA said:
Just an update, received my unit from VapesandParts on eBay. It is a solid unit, had an official Canadian customs stamp on the inner solo box, and had all parts. The unit works well, and I'm very happy. All for $134.99 shipped fed ex. Even got here a day early.

This seller is also sayin he will honor all arizer warranty services to boot.

Anyway, just an update like I said. Seems like a very good seller IMO.

If I have any issues I will report back!

=)
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I got mine from them, too. It also arrived 1 day early, and with all it's parts in good condition.
 
theduckopera

theduckopera

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So I've seen some discussion on this already in the thread, but just to confirm: is there any use for the supplied potpourri bowl apart from covering Arizer's arse? Without seriously modding it, that is...
 
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Mrbinky

Mrbinky

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I just wanted to report that, aside from the longer charge and heat up times, the solo has my firefly beat. And at nearly half the price.

The vapor is smooth and cool (at setting 2, anyway), there are copious clouds, and it is basically idiot-proof as far as I can tell. And it is easier to clean than my firefly.

The firefly looks cool, and if I wanted a quick hit, I might still reach for it. But as long as I can spare a minute waiting for my solo to heat up, I'd prefer it over my firefly.

Also, about leaving the stem in the unit loaded with half-vaped flower: do you guys think it will work if I shut it off, and then hit it one last time to cool it down?
 
OF

OF

Well-Known Member
Mrbinky said:
Also, about leaving the stem in the unit loaded with half-vaped flower: do you guys think it will work if I shut it off, and then hit it one last time to cool it down?
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Sure, it took a couple minutes to build up the heat, it's not going away 'at the flip of a switch'. I habitually let it time out and take a hit or two (sometimes even a bit more) anyway.

If you want to shut it down fast (and save as much as possible), pull the stem out.

OF
 
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