Arizer Solo

[Dreamerr]

@DoZeY422 , I think we need more info. What level are you vaping at? Are you running the full 12 mins? Are you doing one, two, or three full 12 min sessions with the same herb? Are you hitting it really long like 30-40 sec inhales?

For example if I am using a stock stem, I take about a five to ten second hit and I take about 3 hits a minute. I run the full twelve mins at level three and rinse and repeat with the same herb. Is my herb darkish sure is it burnt no way in hell. I have never ever and don't know anyone that has combusted with a solo. Now saying this on level six or seven it will taste burnt hence why I don't do that. If you use water it will come out darker because you are taking longer inhales and tend to use a higher temp. This is why all told you to play and learn and then ask questions.

If you are having a problem then ask away. Right now you are just confused. The solo is a very good vape for conservation. Good luck and welcome to the solo club.

 

[Snappo]

Also guys, I have the newest model (M1C-M108). I saw something in this thread that newer models can be used while charging, is this true? And is it worth it to get a PVHES stem since I also saw something that the newer models have corrected a problem. Sorry, doing my best to search for my answer but sometimes its hard to find exactly the answer you need.

The newer model can charge while using. There was no problem that has been corrected, but apparently some change was made to effect greater air flow and use of temp range. I would suggest you get used to the stock stem and make it work for you before exploring with others.

 

[DoZeY422]

That's the thing, I don't have a set level yet. I tend to go right to 5, take a few pulls and turn it off. I think I need to figure out my sessions since I am so use to burning my material in a pipe and maybe taking 1 or 2 hits until I'm good. I have been trying long easy pulls but definitely not 30-40 seconds. I don't think I have the lung capacity to inhale for that long. I have been playing and learning over the last 3 days but I wanna get to it. With a forum I shouldn't need to learn anything. The info is here for me to absorb so I can be a pro right away. It's all about patience, and I have none, lol.

The newer model can charge while using. There was no problem that has been corrected, but apparently some change was made to effect greater air flow and use of temp range. I would suggest you get used to the stock stem and make it work for you before exploring with others.

Thanks man, I was close to buying the charger because I was unsure of this. I ask about the stems because if there is something to make the device better, I'm all for it. I also made the mistake of buying a Provari to upgrade my E-Cig. So I'm trying to take on the Solo as well as the Provari which comes Friday. I think I'm in over my head. Anyway, thanks again guys!!!

 

[Snappo]

Thanks man, I was close to buying the charger because I was unsure of this. I ask about the stems because if there is something to make the device better, I'm all for it. I also made the mistake of buying a Provari to upgrade my E-Cig. So I'm trying to take on the Solo as well as the Provari which comes Friday. I think I'm in over my head. Anyway, thanks again guys!!!

It is a pleasure to assist a newcomer, particularly one who is gracious enough to express appreciation for our time and concern. Not all do this - many are just hit n run takers. Take your time, enjoy the journey through trial and error. There are no shortcuts, even with our best advice and this forum, you must grapple with it until it clicks - and it will, GUARANTEED!

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

I think the hangup you're having is with vaping enough to get high and then save enough cannabinoids to have for eating. How often do you make ABV edibles? Do you enjoy them more than vaping? Potency of it will relate with how well vaped it is. I try to enjoy it more through vaping. ABV edibles are a second thought, kinda like a lucky bonus. My approach is different than yours.

 

[poonman]

If you're turning it off and on again , you're Not letting the Solo achieve optimal heat . Try leaving it on for a few sessions .Yes , do go higher in temps .

It drains your battery more when you re-start from cold .

hope that helps

 

[Dreamerr]

@DoZeY422 , I hate to tell you if you are coming from smoking you are getting the wrong impression. First if you want a one hit and run you need to move to wax or oils. Can the solo do shorter sessions, yes but at the expense of the battery and time. Also no matter how much you read, and please read the last 100 pages, there is a learning curve to this vape. Since you didn't read and my posts are way more then a hundred pages back, I wanted to throw my solo threw the window and now you can't pray it out of my hands and I have two.

I suggest getting a screen and doming it to have a half bowl size since you want to just get to a certain level of meds. Then put the thing at 3 and vape for a full 12 minutes and report back.

@poonman , even though he might want higher temps since he is coming from smoking he needs to learn at a low temp as he is afraid to USE his herb up. I think then he might find his sweet spot which very well might be 6. I think I was using 5 when I first got the solo cause of the curve but learned it wasn't for me very quickly.............ok not for a month cause I gave up on it for a few weeks.

 

[DoZeY422]

I'm only here a little while and already I can tell this is one of the most helpful forums I have been on.I am out and about at the moment, but when I get home I will reply to you guys and try some of your suggestions.I am here for the long haul not looking to get a few answers and disappear.

 

[ataxian]

Thanks man, I was close to buying the charger because I was unsure of this. I ask about the stems because if there is something to make the device better, I'm all for it. I also made the mistake of buying a Provari to upgrade my E-Cig. So I'm trying to take on the Solo as well as the Provari which comes Friday. I think I'm in over my head. Anyway, thanks again guys!!!

The stems?
I mastered the 18mm GonG so I thought?
However I now have a 14mm GonG to test drive!
On my other vaporizers I'm liking the 14mm water adapters so what about my beloved SOLO?
It's only Stock so I need some PHVES'S in both 18mm & 14mm.
I found the STOCK to be fine.
However the PHVES are nice as well!
It's all good!

 

[Snappo]

The stems?
I mastered the 18mm GonG so I thought?
However I now have a 14mm GonG to test drive!
On my other vaporizers I'm liking the 14mm water adapters so what about my beloved SOLO?
It's only Stock so I need some PHVES'S in both 18mm & 14mm.
I found the STOCK to be fine.
However the PHVES are nice as well!
It's all good!

Exactly!!! The Solo is so versatile that it will work wonderfully with just about anything.
You just have to play with whatever until you get it to work right for you. Play = technique. Practice = Perfect!

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Came to drop off a bunch of recycling with my pops. Didn't bring my solo though I'm sure I could have (I found this sweet pouch in one of my drawers!!) considering the stealth. @DoZeY422 cool to see you stick around. Lots of old heads here and lots of people that I wish would post more.

How much do you usually smoke anyways? In grams I mean, not hits as that's a bit hard to accurately measure.

 

[DoZeY422]

I think the hangup you're having is with vaping enough to get high and then save enough cannabinoids to have for eating. How often do you make ABV edibles? Do you enjoy them more than vaping? Potency of it will relate with how well vaped it is. I try to enjoy it more through vaping. ABV edibles are a second thought, kinda like a lucky bonus. My approach is different than yours.

Well here's the thing, I have not made a single edible yet, just something I would like to try after reading how so many vapers do this instead of tossing mids away.

If you're turning it off and on again , you're Not letting the Solo achieve optimal heat . Try leaving it on for a few sessions .Yes , do go higher in temps .

It drains your battery more when you re-start from cold .

hope that helps

Good advice, thanks!

@DoZeY422 , I hate to tell you if you are coming from smoking you are getting the wrong impression. First if you want a one hit and run you need to move to wax or oils. Can the solo do shorter sessions, yes but at the expense of the battery and time. Also no matter how much you read, and please read the last 100 pages, there is a learning curve to this vape. Since you didn't read and my posts are way more then a hundred pages back, I wanted to throw my solo threw the window and now you can't pray it out of my hands and I have two.

I suggest getting a screen and doming it to have a half bowl size since you want to just get to a certain level of meds. Then put the thing at 3 and vape for a full 12 minutes and report back.

I will try that, thanks!

Came to drop off a bunch of recycling with my pops. Didn't bring my solo though I'm sure I could have (I found this sweet pouch in one of my drawers!!) considering the stealth. @DoZeY422 cool to see you stick around. Lots of old heads here and lots of people that I wish would post more.

How much do you usually smoke anyways? In grams I mean, not hits as that's a bit hard to accurately measure.

Maybe a gram every 2 days on average.

 

[DoZeY422]

Well I'm not sure if im allow to put up links,but I just got a solo on mass drop for $134 shipping included(it says It's the newest model)

No links,but if anyone is on the fence about buying a solo,now is the time to do it,I believe there is only one day left to get the deal though.

$134.45 on eBay shipped (newest model)

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Try fuller sessions and don't worry too much about what's left inside of your stuff. Relax, you were smoking it away before read and read and give it some more shots, at my highest (lol) I was vaping a gram of flower! I can stretch a gram of flower over two or three days if I need to, however I need around-the-clock medication! I don't think it will make you have to use more, at least it wouldn't make sense. Also try to give vaping a shot exclusively for a week or two? For some people it doesn't click until they try only vaping.

 

[Dreamerr]

I hate to tell both of you can even get it cheaper and massdrop takes forever. 135 is a great price though.
We always warn new owners service matters as sometimes chargers break or some weird stuff goes down. Think if you want to pay shipping to send it in and in some cases back to you.

 

[DoZeY422]

Try fuller sessions and don't worry too much about what's left inside of your stuff. Relax, you were smoking it away before read and read and give it some more shots, at my highest (lol) I was vaping a gram of flower! I can stretch a gram of flower over two or three days if I need to, however I need around-the-clock medication! I don't think it will make you have to use more, at least it wouldn't make sense. Also try to give vaping a shot exclusively for a week or two? For some people it doesn't click until they try only vaping.

Thanks, I have been vaping exclusively for 3 days. Really want to only vape to be healthier. I've been vaping nicotine for over a year now.

I suggest getting a screen and doming it to have a half bowl size since you want to just get to a certain level of meds. Then put the thing at 3 and vape for a full 12 minutes and report back.

Did exactly that. Took maybe 10 hits total and got some decent vape. Definitely got an ok head. I was also taking easy long (15 second) draws. I think I was thinking I would turn this sucker on, take 2-3 nice hits and be done. It seems this can be achieved but at the cost of burning the material too fast. I guess it's all about taking your time. Whatever I gotta do, I WILL make this work.

 

[Dreamerr]

You really need to just shorten the bowl and do the full twelve minutes like you are enjoying a meal or a drink. You will see it will make a difference and you will also start to learn what draw speed is correct for you and how long a draw is right for you.

As Q said, don't worry about abv just collect and you will figure it out. I use my abv sometimes but I rather vape it twice and it still has stuff left. That can also be because I vape on 3 but still it is a nice color brown. Just keep in mind anything you make with abv will put you on your ass and you will sleep so if that isn't what you want abv is not so good. I use it for pain relief now and again but you can just eat it straight for that. I am not keen on sleeping cept right now as I haven't slept well in a while.

 

[Snappo]

Did exactly that. Took maybe 10 hits total and got some decent vape. Definitely got an ok head. I was also taking easy long (15 second) draws. I think I was thinking I would turn this sucker on, take 2-3 nice hits and be done. It seems this can be achieved but at the cost of burning the material too fast. I guess it's all about taking your time. Whatever I gotta do, I WILL make this work.

Don't hesitate to turn up the temp every few hits (crank it up to 5, 6, & 7), and even stir your herb at some point, though you don't have to (give it a slight pack with your pinky...you don't want it too loose). Let the herb cook for about 30 seconds every other hit. Try to find a nice balance between convection (draw speed & effort) and conduction (pause/cook).

 

[SpruceGruve]

I hate to tell both of you can even get it cheaper and massdrop takes forever. 135 is a great price though.
We always warn new owners service matters as sometimes chargers break or some weird stuff goes down. Think if you want to pay shipping to send it in and in some cases back to you.

Where were you three weeks ago when I was asking where to buy?
I bought one from planet vape,now a second from massdrop

$134.45 on eBay shipped (newest model)

Well to be honest it was 132.99
So I saved $1.46

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

With a short bowl/load your vape times are cut down significantly.

 

[Dreamerr]

@Snappo , I think you should have just refered him to those really long posts that made me pass out and leave for a week. I think he should try both ways as some of us, me, don't like high temp unless with H2O but even then maybe 5.

@SpruceGruve , I was here and saw what you did but it seemed like you made up your mind. If you had even read a few pages back from when you spoke about massdrop a lot were saying they got it on ebay for less, IIRC it was like 126 and change. Now if you wanted to really get service www.puffitup is the way to go if you are in the USA and planetvape if you are in Canada although puffitup ships free to Canada as well.

 

[DoZeY422]

Ok just went through another session on 4. Not bad. Decent head. I do like to twist the stem around once and a while to move the material around. I will try messing with temps instead of one constant. Heres a question I'm having trouble finding the answer to. When do you know your done with the load? When you no longer see vapor or is it taste or what? Also, if you get to this point, does that mean the abv is useless or is it still edible?

 

[SpruceGruve]

I have been watching this thread along with some others for the last couple weeks I must have missed those posts completely,it's hard to follow along with this many...
Thanks for filling me in,i probably won't be in the market for another solo personally,but my friends may want one ordered in the near future

Ok just went through another session on 4. Not bad. Decent head. I do like to twist the stem around once and a while to move the material around. I will try messing with temps instead of one constant. Heres a question I'm having trouble finding the answer to. When do you know your done with the load? When you no longer see vapor or is it taste or what? Also, if you get to this point, does that mean the abv is useless or is it still edible?

When your done vaping your want your herb to be brown/dark brown.
If it's black then combustion has happened,this haven't happens to me,but is maybe possible.

Smoke until dark brown,or you don't like the taste anymore,save your ABV IN A dark container.
When you get a lot saved up,either infuse coconut oil,make concentrates,butter,or just eat it in food.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Ok just went through another session on 4. Not bad. Decent head. I do like to twist the stem around once and a while to move the material around. I will try messing with temps instead of one constant. Heres a question I'm having trouble finding the answer to. When do you know your done with the load? When you no longer see vapor or is it taste or what? Also, if you get to this point, does that mean the abv is useless or is it still edible?

Depends how well you want it vaped. If you're looking for mostly recreational/more THC lower temps are what you want and will leave more cannabinoids unvaped (the higher temp stuff). If you want the stoney buzz you'll want higher temps for the CBD/CBN, which ends up leaving less goods in the flower but more in you. I've got a jar half-full f dark brown stuff. Not much on it's own but it'll do something when I have more. I personally will usually vape a stem at 3 and then 4 dry. At 3 for the first half dozen or so hits and the bump it up to 4 once the hits start to taste the same. 4 is where I can pull some choking hits with a nice grind. I usually end up taking the whole 12 minutes since I don't usually use a repetitive standard draw when vaping. I find that different inhalation techniques slightly alter the taste, stuff you'll get to play with once you're getting solid hits all the time.

 

[DoZeY422]

Well let me tell you, I decided to pack a very nice bowl, kinda over the top to make a nice connection with the heater and put this baby on 7. Let it warm up and left it for a minute to sizzle, took a draw and got a nice light vape. Decided to drop it to 6, took another (slightly harder than usual draw) and let me just say, that put an end to my vaping for the moment.

and all the while I have been reading through the thread starting at page 900. (for now)