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VapeNStone
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get a torch and it will fit right into a 14mm bong opening. Then vape away!PandaPUFF said:
shadyonedeath
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VapeNStone said:
What about for cooking.
Frederick McGuire
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JoeFinny said:
Someone with the actual ac adapter can confirm this, but I believe that the stock charger is 1 amp but the ac adapter is 5 amps.
Edit:
And I remember something about the ac adapter being +/- <1v than the 9v it says on the bottom of the solo.
It was discussed earlier in the thread but I can't find it now...
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
Egzoset,
Its 8.5v, 5a for operating from ac power
And 12v, 1a for charging.
Sinclue,
I just had a closer look at that picture, and I noticed it says 800ma max.
So definitely a no-go for ac mode (Since it doesn't have 8.5v), but it should still charge it.
I once used a 750ma charger on my solo, and I felt like I got less battery life out of that charge...
I may have imagined it though, but it's something you may want to consider.
Its 8.5v, 5a for operating from ac power
And 12v, 1a for charging.
Sinclue,
I just had a closer look at that picture, and I noticed it says 800ma max.
So definitely a no-go for ac mode (Since it doesn't have 8.5v), but it should still charge it.
I once used a 750ma charger on my solo, and I felt like I got less battery life out of that charge...
I may have imagined it though, but it's something you may want to consider.
TalkShowMan
Member
Hi there chaps and chapettes,
I'm a FC lurker making his first post, and getting ready to make the switch from 12 years of smoking joints to trying to vape.
I first heard of the solo just before Christmas after trying out a friend's volcano and deciding that I wanted THAT taste, THAT high, THAT je ne sais quoi that I experienced from vaping but never from combustion. Fast forward to me discovering the solo, followed by a month or so of reading this long ass thread (I'm nearly done, honest - at this stage I think I could pass an owner's test on the solo). I think I'm finally at the stage where I'm ready to pull the trigger, but need to throw a question to you sages.
Basically it seems that every model has a trade off in terms of battery life, heat, SS vs ceramic. Plenty of folks voicing problems, far more from what I can see are love with this thing. I'm in the position where my choices seem to be A) ceramic M105, B) SS M105, C) wait a little longer (hopefully this week) for a SS M106/M107. So, the question is, which one would YOU pick if you were in my shoes right now?
Hope it's ok to put my decision making in your collective wise hands, looking forward to the responses (please be gentle, I'm still a noob).
Quick PS - I'm aware that I referenced a volcano as my only experience of vaping. I'm not expecting the solo to deliver like-for-like, but the friend in question (my guru at this stage
) is now a committed solo user himself (so that's gotta be worth something, right?)
EDIT - Just found out that it's a ceramic M105, have updated my post
I'm a FC lurker making his first post, and getting ready to make the switch from 12 years of smoking joints to trying to vape.
I first heard of the solo just before Christmas after trying out a friend's volcano and deciding that I wanted THAT taste, THAT high, THAT je ne sais quoi that I experienced from vaping but never from combustion. Fast forward to me discovering the solo, followed by a month or so of reading this long ass thread (I'm nearly done, honest - at this stage I think I could pass an owner's test on the solo). I think I'm finally at the stage where I'm ready to pull the trigger, but need to throw a question to you sages.
Basically it seems that every model has a trade off in terms of battery life, heat, SS vs ceramic. Plenty of folks voicing problems, far more from what I can see are love with this thing. I'm in the position where my choices seem to be A) ceramic M105, B) SS M105, C) wait a little longer (hopefully this week) for a SS M106/M107. So, the question is, which one would YOU pick if you were in my shoes right now?
Hope it's ok to put my decision making in your collective wise hands, looking forward to the responses (please be gentle, I'm still a noob).
Quick PS - I'm aware that I referenced a volcano as my only experience of vaping. I'm not expecting the solo to deliver like-for-like, but the friend in question (my guru at this stage
) is now a committed solo user himself (so that's gotta be worth something, right?)EDIT - Just found out that it's a ceramic M105, have updated my post
Spezialemic
Member
TalkShowMan said:Hi there chaps and chapettes,
I'm a FC lurker making his first post, and getting ready to make the switch from 12 years of smoking joints to trying to vape.
I first heard of the solo just before Christmas after trying out a friend's volcano and deciding that I wanted THAT taste, THAT high, THAT je ne sais quoi that I experienced from vaping but never from combustion. Fast forward to me discovering the solo, followed by a month or so of reading this long ass thread (I'm nearly done, honest - at this stage I think I could pass an owner's test on the solo). I think I'm finally at the stage where I'm ready to pull the trigger, but need to throw a question to you sages.
Basically it seems that every model has a trade off in terms of battery life, heat, SS vs ceramic. Plenty of folks voicing problems, far more from what I can see are love with this thing. I'm in the position where my choices seem to be A) ceramic M104, B) SS M105, C) wait a little longer (hopefully this week) for a SS M106/M107. So, the question is, which one would YOU pick if you were in my shoes right now?
Hope it's ok to put my decision making in your collective wise hands, looking forward to the responses (please be gentle, I'm still a noob).
Quick PS - I'm aware that I referenced a volcano as my only experience of vaping. I'm not expecting the solo to deliver like-for-like, but the friend in question (my guru at this stage
I love my solo, but they do seem to be pretty inconsistent. I think my M107 is definitely better than my M105 was, but it does seem to run cooler, since I can never get my herb as dark brown/black ass before. I would try to find a site that says they stock the M106 and go with that. Seems to be the best bet.
TalkShowMan
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Cheers for the reply Spezialemic.
My options are a tad limited as I'm UK based, I've been in touch with a European dealer who seems quite active on FC, I'll be honest in saying I'd like to go with them as they offer a FC discount. Knowing my luck I'll get stung with a customs fee, and would also like to not have to ship this thing across the atlantic again if something goes wrong (touch wood, etc).
My thinking is that in the grand scheme of things there is no 'perfect' solo (yet), the differences in temps seems quite subtle on paper (to me, a noob), and the whole issue of medium brown as opposed to dark brown doesn't worry me too much. I know the implication is that there's more goodness to be vaped or cooked, but is it that much of a difference that I'd regret?
Also, I find myself actually leaning towards the M-104 ceramic at this moment, if anyone has anything further to add I'd be glad of the input. I'm aware that experiences and opinions are subjective, still just trying to get a concensus.
EDIT - ceramic M105, not M104 as previously assumed...
My options are a tad limited as I'm UK based, I've been in touch with a European dealer who seems quite active on FC, I'll be honest in saying I'd like to go with them as they offer a FC discount. Knowing my luck I'll get stung with a customs fee, and would also like to not have to ship this thing across the atlantic again if something goes wrong (touch wood, etc).
My thinking is that in the grand scheme of things there is no 'perfect' solo (yet), the differences in temps seems quite subtle on paper (to me, a noob), and the whole issue of medium brown as opposed to dark brown doesn't worry me too much. I know the implication is that there's more goodness to be vaped or cooked, but is it that much of a difference that I'd regret?
Also, I find myself actually leaning towards the M-104 ceramic at this moment, if anyone has anything further to add I'd be glad of the input. I'm aware that experiences and opinions are subjective, still just trying to get a concensus.
EDIT - ceramic M105, not M104 as previously assumed...
Errol
Star
TalkShowMan said:
I think the fact that you see more problems than love in this thread is caused by the fact that people who have problems are far more likely to post (in some cases over and over :/ ) than people who do not. As a corrective, have a look at a few of the other threads, especially at the lists of vapes that many people have in their signatures. A few makes of vape are seen over and over, and the Solo is one of them. I suspect that rather a lot of these have been sold, with most having no faults.
As to which of your choices I would pick, thats tough. It is probably best to have the latest model, but then there's not a lot of difference between the models, and you need a Solo yesterday. I guess I would wait for the M107 if the wait was only a few days; more than that and I would get the M104. If I was unlucky enough to get a dud, I should be able to get a new M107 as a replacement.
Mine is a ceramic M102, still like new after 6 months of constant use. I love it.
TalkShowMan
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Thanks for the reply Errol, totally agree with you on the imbalance of reviews towards the negative, I know they're usually more vocal than those with praise, and what I like about FC is that those with positive experiences are loud and clear in their declaration of love for this thing
Plus you're on the money about the signature lines, some serious VAS going on in this place and it's good to see how highly regarded it is by folks who have access to all sorts of uber high end goodness
I think you're the voice of reason that I was hoping for, I'm intending to give it a couple of days before emailing the seller again (probably not, I'll no doubt end up being an eager beaver and shooting them a message today). And yes, I do need a solo yesterday
EDIT - just got a message from the seller, it's actually a ceramic M105, dunno how that affects my leanings yet...
Plus you're on the money about the signature lines, some serious VAS going on in this place and it's good to see how highly regarded it is by folks who have access to all sorts of uber high end goodness
I think you're the voice of reason that I was hoping for, I'm intending to give it a couple of days before emailing the seller again (probably not, I'll no doubt end up being an eager beaver and shooting them a message today). And yes, I do need a solo yesterday
EDIT - just got a message from the seller, it's actually a ceramic M105, dunno how that affects my leanings yet...
Lefthook
VapoMiner
Hey Talkshowman, welcome!!!!!
I also am from the UK and decided to make the leap from combusting to vaping so the solo was my first vape as i dont count the piece of chinese shit i got on ebay which really turned me off vaping for some time. Then the i found FC and the Solo, I originally got the M102 ceramic from a seller in the states on ebay and after around 3 weeks i noticed the chipping. I contacted Arizer who sent me a free M105 stainless (all i had to pay was the customs charges) i have no smell and no complaints on the heat or battery but then again ive only just started vaping so i do not have much to compare it too. What i will say is that coming from over 15years of smoking joints the Solo defo ticks all the boxes and gets me way more blasted then a joint ever could. Just my thoughts and i hope you make the switch .
I also am from the UK and decided to make the leap from combusting to vaping so the solo was my first vape as i dont count the piece of chinese shit i got on ebay which really turned me off vaping for some time. Then the i found FC and the Solo, I originally got the M102 ceramic from a seller in the states on ebay and after around 3 weeks i noticed the chipping. I contacted Arizer who sent me a free M105 stainless (all i had to pay was the customs charges) i have no smell and no complaints on the heat or battery but then again ive only just started vaping so i do not have much to compare it too. What i will say is that coming from over 15years of smoking joints the Solo defo ticks all the boxes and gets me way more blasted then a joint ever could. Just my thoughts and i hope you make the switch .
sessnet
Noob Saibot
Waiting for my Solo in the mail. 
Is there any way I can use some sort of glass ON TOP of the solo (without water)? I am imaging something like the Cloud.
I don't want a bunch of extra pieces, maybe something that will just stack on top, so there will be a smaller footprint.
My purpose is - I would like a glass container to collect, and later reclaim the oil.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
Is there any way I can use some sort of glass ON TOP of the solo (without water)? I am imaging something like the Cloud.
I don't want a bunch of extra pieces, maybe something that will just stack on top, so there will be a smaller footprint.
My purpose is - I would like a glass container to collect, and later reclaim the oil.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
ilovebOObs
can i stick my male joint in there?
Umm the solo stem is already a perfect oil collector.
VapeNStone
Mark
Get some hot really fatty milk and use the stem to stir the milk and use as the straw.shadyonedeath said:
VapeNStone
Mark
I'd pick the newest model they have. So the M107 I have heard it gets just as hot as the ceramic and no need to worry about any chipping.TalkShowMan said:Hi there chaps and chapettes,
I'm a FC lurker making his first post, and getting ready to make the switch from 12 years of smoking joints to trying to vape.
I first heard of the solo just before Christmas after trying out a friend's volcano and deciding that I wanted THAT taste, THAT high, THAT je ne sais quoi that I experienced from vaping but never from combustion. Fast forward to me discovering the solo, followed by a month or so of reading this long ass thread (I'm nearly done, honest - at this stage I think I could pass an owner's test on the solo). I think I'm finally at the stage where I'm ready to pull the trigger, but need to throw a question to you sages.
Basically it seems that every model has a trade off in terms of battery life, heat, SS vs ceramic. Plenty of folks voicing problems, far more from what I can see are love with this thing. I'm in the position where my choices seem to be A) ceramic M105, B) SS M105, C) wait a little longer (hopefully this week) for a SS M106/M107. So, the question is, which one would YOU pick if you were in my shoes right now?
Hope it's ok to put my decision making in your collective wise hands, looking forward to the responses (please be gentle, I'm still a noob).
Quick PS - I'm aware that I referenced a volcano as my only experience of vaping. I'm not expecting the solo to deliver like-for-like, but the friend in question (my guru at this stage
EDIT - Just found out that it's a ceramic M105, have updated my post
VapeNStone
Mark
I say go back and read through this thread. These questions have been answered many many times, just recently too if I recall.sessnet said:Waiting for my Solo in the mail.
Is there any way I can use some sort of glass ON TOP of the solo (without water)? I am imaging something like the Cloud.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...8150252074_266613982074_6282957_8035076_n.jpg
I don't want a bunch of extra pieces, maybe something that will just stack on top, so there will be a smaller footprint.
My purpose is - I would like a glass container to collect, and later reclaim the oil.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
ilovebOObs
can i stick my male joint in there?
@ sessnet maybe try using an ash cather like this. haven't tried it yet but i think it can work.
