Arizer Solo
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OF
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Pipes nailed it again! Scary dangerous. Never, ever solder directly to this class of battery!!!! Ever. That's why you find WELDED ON straps on 18650s used for battery packs for laptops and vapes. If it was a technique a guy with good skills (not some self described too low a power iron mom you years ago) Apple and Arizer would be doing so and saving money.
The downside is a cell failure that while not fatal (to you) will soil your trousers and trash your Solo at some inopportune moment. The protection PCB is an absolute must (or it won't even charge properly, ironically the weaker cell with kill the stronger one). Likewise, Arizer thought it was important enough to spend the extra money for a high temperature cut out in side the pack, IMO you're flat out foolish to not do so as well unless you know for sure why it was added and why it's safe to remove.
Here's one of the packs I built from parts from All Battery or Battery Station (can't recall off hand which):
The protection PCB is 'face down' between the cells, the overtemp cutout is the white block above it.
Notice how I soldered to the straps that came welded to the battery cases? That's plenty safe, heating that jacket is asking for trouble. Buy batteries intended for batty packs or have tabs welded on for you, under no conditions follow lame advice from the web by guys not even using their real name and solder to the case or build packs without the proper safety features.
BTW, not all 18650s make good battery packs. They have to stay matched over their lifespan. Many of the highest capacity cells can't be counted on to do this. Singles are fine, but it a pack not so. Airzer (and Apple for that matter) aren't stupid. They know how to buy batteries (really cells....) with 'better capacity numbers'. Or higher discharge rates. But they know that useful service life will suffer in such cases most likely. If they could offer longer battery life with reliability don't you think they would?
CentiZen has this all wired down. He's researched the best higher capacity batteries, ones with the best chance for long and useful life, and offers them as well as stock. But again, stock is a solid engineering decision IMO.
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nondarb
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Make sure they are screwed on MP's. I ordered a couple and the MP's were held on with mystery glue. I chalked them up as a $5 loss.
The vendor I used was zhifatech.
Hashtag46&2
Trichome Technician
So sorry I missed this reply SMF....
You are completely correct, this is why I had to make a decision to include a benzodiazepine into the regiment.
I'm speaking of Opioid/Benzodiazepine medications just to clarify.
My anxiety most certainly causes a huge spike in pain, most likely due to my muscle tensing up.
Which is also why I've been trying to stay as active as possible lately.
Man... Thought I'd have the phone call by today, I'm getting some answers tomorrow, as I can no longer bear the Unknown.
The difference of Rec vs Med is ludicrous to say the least, which is why I have to grow my own (in addition to known Organic feeding and ZERO pesticide)
I get bugs (only once **knock on wood **) the plants are killed or mitigated outdoors.
Recreational is literally 4x the price vs. medical, even more so with certain providers.. Some shops are so strong, they can give their "Members " a free 8th every month. Some do 100$ top shelf oz.
Thanks for the comments my friend.
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DreamHaze
Psychonaughty
Thanks for the heads up! I hope they are screw on tops as well. If they aren't, i'll still use them, just not above level 3
Poostuff
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I'll stick my head in here & say how reliable the Solo has been. A while back I blocked my oven a little, I think by using bubble in there but since I fixed that it's been a champ.
I've been enjoying packing it full, lightly tamping & then setting it on 7. When it reaches temp I let it sit for another minute or so inverted on a small bubbler before it hit it.
I get one or two surprisingly large satisfying draws & then they taper off a little.
It's versatile & I know a lot of you use it differently, that's just my favourite way.
I've been enjoying packing it full, lightly tamping & then setting it on 7. When it reaches temp I let it sit for another minute or so inverted on a small bubbler before it hit it.
I get one or two surprisingly large satisfying draws & then they taper off a little.
It's versatile & I know a lot of you use it differently, that's just my favourite way.
VapeHeadz
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I notice the person who has broken the stems. I just got a 5 pack of O rings recently and have been using 1 in my solo for the last 2 weeks or so
It seems to make it a lot less likely that a stem will fall out. I've used it with both the bent and straight stems and seems to be safer. But there is less air movement I think, draw seems a bit harder because the stem is so flush?
Anyone else use an O ring in their solo? (sorry if this has been covered a million times)
It seems to make it a lot less likely that a stem will fall out. I've used it with both the bent and straight stems and seems to be safer. But there is less air movement I think, draw seems a bit harder because the stem is so flush?
Anyone else use an O ring in their solo? (sorry if this has been covered a million times)
Dr. Soxhlet
SOLO Vaporized Cannabis is my Best Medicine
I have two Solos. I installed the "O" rings right away. Also installed washers under the screws on the bottom plate to prevent cracking. The "O" rings just stay where they're at.I have replaced one when it became too loose over time....I like less airflow, works better that way, at least for me. I had one of the original Solos...Now those had airflow issues!
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VapeHeadz
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Thanks for that. Yeah I think I will continue using the O ring in mine. I'm pretty much used to it now and it works well keeping the stems in place. I've had them wiggle out mid use before, luckily no breakages as yet.
My Solo has also been very hardy and had no issues, great unit, I am very happy with it. I hardly use my extreme Q anymore, I tend to go straight for the Solo.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I swear by a 113 O ring.
To me, I know you all disagree:
I will sell my collection of vaporizers, however the SOLO is staying in my gardening pouch!
The best portable vaporizer is the SOLO!
Why waste?
Buzzbomb Almighty
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The solo is the only vaporizer I've ever tried, other than 1 hit off a friend's pen vape, so I have zero to compare it to, but the ease of transition from smoking, and the many different ways that it can work are impressive. If ease of operation is proportional to the simplicity of included instructions, Solo gets a gold star, and the forum is a big help, charge it up, load it up and go.
Vapetrees
Vaped Out
The Solo was my first vape too, until I found this place and got VAS. If you love the solo there are so many cool vaporizers out there that serve many purposes. Sooner or later you'll see some vaporizers on here that you're going to want to buy lol.
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Many of us have several different models of vaporizers. The Solo holds a special place in my collection. I know how versatile it is and how durable. It really is the work horse of the portable vaporizers. It's not the stealthiness or the newest but it's one of the best.
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Vapetrees
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It gets the job done consistently, no doubt. I have had mine for a really long time and still pull it out once in a while. I got one of my friends to buy one and he stopped combusting since he fell in love with it. Sometimes though I want to get medicated faster so I use my Mighty. The Solo will never leave my home unless it ends up breaking. I'm going on 5 years now.
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OF
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I too have enjoyed Solo for a long time. My 'everyday' one (although not exactly every day.....) has a scary number of cycles on it. Not only making LOTS of lovely vapor, making lots of ABV out of nice bud in the process, but it's done a lot of back to back to back heat runs what with testing battery packs, playing with the PAs and the 'gadget' charge controller. Clearly a solid, dependable design. Conservative in the key areas. Easy to recommend.
But I've noticed something unique to Solo, I tend to judge other vapes against it. Ideas like 'FM Mini is smaller than Solo' or 'VM is more fun to play with while using.....if you're in the mood'. Or Air is more compact or has replaceable battery. None better for me in all respects, some others have niche advantages. But I rate them against Solo as a default/standard? Funny how that came about......
OF
But I've noticed something unique to Solo, I tend to judge other vapes against it. Ideas like 'FM Mini is smaller than Solo' or 'VM is more fun to play with while using.....if you're in the mood'. Or Air is more compact or has replaceable battery. None better for me in all respects, some others have niche advantages. But I rate them against Solo as a default/standard? Funny how that came about......
OF
Vapetrees
Vaped Out
That's exactly what I do. When I bought my second portable, which was the mighty, I would compare it to the solo and until I got used to using it I regretted buying it lol. I though, my Solo could do this but soon the Mighty was just so powerful. I could pull fast slow and feel as if the vapor entered every crevice of my lungs lol. Also, in taste. The Solo tastes so good in the beginning at lower temps. The Mighty had to be broken in though and I never experienced that with the Solo.
ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I guess we all have a different POV.
I love my old SOLO and use it everyday.
OK it might not be tiny however still my garden tool I use so much.
Some have VAS however collecting junk?
Vapetrees
Vaped Out
Lol. I guess you can say I'm a hoarder. The gf always uses it if I'm not home since it's so easy to load. It's probably the only vaporizer she feels comfortable loading. Therefore it's not going anywhere...
OF
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Yeah, and some of us aren't so cruel and heartless as to stubbornly refuse to support the vape industry. If we all had that attitude, and stuck to our Solos and never bought anything else, where would the next generation of vapes come from.
I'm investing in the future. For the children. There!
OF