Arizer Solo

fubar

Ancient and opiniated inhaler
I don't miss it really at all just thought I would share.
You must be more patient than me - I figure it might heat up a few seconds faster (less heat loss) if the cap is on - like boiling water in a saucepan without a lid is always slower?
 
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You must be more patient than me - I figure it might heat up a few seconds faster (less heat loss) if the cap is on - like boiling water in a saucepan without a lid is always slower?
You're definitely supposed to take the lid off before you let it start heating up. It's there for storage purposes so no dust or stray particulates make their way into the heating chamber and air holes. I guess it's more for traveling or living in dusty environments, I live in the country, where washing my car lasts all of 3 days (hopefully), so whenever I'm not using mine the cap is on, but definitely take it off before I turn it on. I can't imagine the heat on the plastic being good. In any case the Solo works best when the stem is saturated with heat. You can just stick the stem in and select heat and it heats faster.
 
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Anyone have a m1e1 model? I have my temp set at 2 and after a session the bowl is almost burnt. Just recently got it as a warranty replacement too. Just wondering if this is normal for this model
This probably needs someone with a proper thermometer but FWIW:
1. Plant material with a lot of carbohydrates (eg plant euthanised too quick or not well cured?) might generate caramel dark at lower temp than low carbohydrate material - does this happen with all varieties you have?
2. I have 2 different solo models from about a year apart and in my experience, one consistently seems to require one or two temp setting levels below the other Both work fine - one at 3 and one at 5.
This surprises me because I'd expect thermistors like the solo has to be more consistent - both have excellent stability - just different calibrations IMHO - no big deal.

You're definitely supposed to take the lid off before you let it start heating up. .
Ah - good advice probably - thanks.
 
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You're definitely supposed to take the lid off before you let it start heating up. It's there for storage purposes so no dust or stray particulates make their way into the heating chamber and air holes. I guess it's more for traveling or living in dusty environments, I live in the country, where washing my car lasts all of 3 days (hopefully), so whenever I'm not using mine the cap is on, but definitely take it off before I turn it on. I can't imagine the heat on the plastic being good. In any case the Solo works best when the stem is saturated with heat. You can just stick the stem in and select heat and it heats faster.

I almost always leave the cap on when heating; faster heating as stated above and also I notice I get better flavor hit (s), instead of letting the terpenes leak out over a long period of time
 

as

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for me it 7 all the way and i put the stem in when packed

7 dry 7 with water

now my jars are full and my bud is trimmed is all day vapeing
but my solo is just not up to the job atm and i need to get my new battery be for i will start to use the solo any more
 
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First post here at FC. I've had the solo about two and a half months. I have used it every single day, and it was an amazing investment. I've dug and dug and dug for information on this thing. I need a few opinions. Or tips.
-How do you pack the solo? Tight, loose?
-Do you grind your material? (in my case, bud)
-Do you use a screen? (Does it get clogged easily?)
-Have you encountered different types of bud giving off better vapor at different temps?
-I have also had a few "dirty" stems, how do you clean yours?
-People talk about re-vaping bud. Is that process even worth it?
 

way2

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Hi @HappyTraveler welcome to FC! I'll take a shot at your questions but keep in mind a lot of this stuff comes down to personal preference. So here we go...

1. I pack my stems fairly tight.

2. I use a medium to fine grind

3. I do use a domed screen (1/2") it does not clog too quickly maybe 8-10 bowls before I change it.

4. Yes different strains will produce more/less vapor

5. For cleaning I keep a mason jar of some 99% ISO and soak screens, stems, etc as needed then rinse with hot water

6. I push my bowls till they stop producing vapor so there isn't much left for re-vaping. I also think that would taste horrible. I do have about a half pound of very dark ABV here I've been saving but I haven't tried to do anything with it yet. I'm not a fan of edibles so it may end up getting tossed if I can't come up with an easy way to use it.

I hope this helped. Enjoy your solo... It's a great little device!
 

Korben

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You must be more patient than me - I figure it might heat up a few seconds faster (less heat loss) if the cap is on - like boiling water in a saucepan without a lid is always slower?

I always let my herb come to temp with the unit. Just put my finger over the end.
 
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nads

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Guys my order at AliExpress for the D20 still hasn't gone through.

Is the site legit?

I sent them passport copy for id, but now also require a picture of my credit cards front and also the bank statement!! It sounds a bit dodgy to me! Any help?

thanks
 
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Guys my order at AliExpress for the D20 still hasn't gone through.

Is the site legit?

I sent them passport copy for id, but now also require a picture of my credit cards front and also the bank statement!! It sounds a bit dodgy to me! Any help?

thanks

Forget it and buy from a UK site imo.
 
Hi @HappyTraveler welcome to FC! I'll take a shot at your questions but keep in mind a lot of this stuff comes down to personal preference. So here we go...

1. I pack my stems fairly tight.

2. I use a medium to fine grind

3. I do use a domed screen (1/2") it does not clog too quickly maybe 8-10 bowls before I change it.

4. Yes different strains will produce more/less vapor

5. For cleaning I keep a mason jar of some 99% ISO and soak screens, stems, etc as needed then rinse with hot water

6. I push my bowls till they stop producing vapor so there isn't much left for re-vaping. I also think that would taste horrible. I do have about a half pound of very dark ABV here I've been saving but I haven't tried to do anything with it yet. I'm not a fan of edibles so it may end up getting tossed if I can't come up with an easy way to use it.

I hope this helped. Enjoy your solo... It's a great little device!

Thanks, man! I'm aware that it is mainly preference. Nice info, I love hearing about others methods. You can always learn, right?
 
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ataxian

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Guys my order at AliExpress for the D20 still hasn't gone through.

Is the site legit?

I sent them passport copy for id, but now also require a picture of my credit cards front and also the bank statement!! It sounds a bit dodgy to me! Any help?

thanks
I bought mine from GHGATE who I believe to be linked to AliExpress!
for me it 7 all the way and i put the stem in when packed

7 dry 7 with water

now my jars are full and my bud is trimmed is all day vapeing
but my solo is just not up to the job atm and i need to get my new battery be for i will start to use the solo any more
If I put the SOLO on 7 I would need a ambulance out in front of my house.

Some guys have iron lungs!

I have 3 SOLO's so all my GonG and accessories match.
 
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as

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send me some over and i would sleep for days
i dont grow enough to make oil
flower is all i have but home grown is allways best!
fuck street weed hate having to go buy weed but my stash will last me a lot longer now i only vape!
 

CarolKing

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HappyTraveler, I usually like heat level 5, I have the older model Solo. Some herbs I use level 4. I prefer using the PVHES stem mouthpieces from Planet Vape, the draw is better for me, not so tight. Its my preference to put the loaded stem in the Solo while its warming up, I like a screen also. The grind of my herb is a cornmeal consistency. I would like to buy the newer model Solo in the future.

Does anyone know: I was saving up my ABV to make an alcohol tincture. Would level 4 be a good temp using the Solo? Also I just use the herb through one 10 min session, it's still pretty light in color. I don't want to take too much of the goodies out of herb vaping. I guess I want my cake and eat it too. Will my tincture be strong enough?

I thought I would use the Master Wu recipe that I found on FC. I omitted baking the ABV in the oven. Seems like a waste to do it that way. I know it's more accurate. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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ataxian

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send me some over and i would sleep for days
i dont grow enough to make oil
flower is all i have but home grown is allways best!
fuck street weed hate having to go buy weed but my stash will last me a lot longer now i only vape!
30 grams a month for vaporizing is a fair amount. The rest of the colas just make shatter. As long as its well purged you WILL be fine.

I'm more impressed by a good grower than a guy who has $3,000 worth of vaporizers.

CANNABIS is the HOLY GRAIL!

Note: ABV is gross!
 

as

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i dont weigh my crop but when i did 600g from a 600w was about what i was getting about 22oz per light every other month now i have to do a crop and stretch out my stash and cant grow as much when i had it i should have made some oil but that was when i was combusting and would smoke that 22oz would be done in 2 months

i need to get my growing game back on now only if i could get her round to letting me do it danm woman
 
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ataxian

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i dont weigh my crop but when i did 600g from a 600w was about what i was getting about 22oz per light every other month now i have to do a crop and stretch out my stash and cant grow as much when i had it i should have made some oil but that was when i was combusting and would smoke that 22oz would be done in 2 months

i need to get my growing game back on now only if i could get her round to letting me do it danm woman
My wife as never even tried cannabis. She makes me grow it because it makes scientific sense!
In California we have so many options.

Buying from the dispensaries is cool if you can afford it?

Guys that still com-bust need about 30 grams a week.
Give or take?
 
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i could do 30g a day if i wanted mate deppening on how i fell
no dispensaries hear just dealers i have good connections in my town and can get the best of the best most of the time but some times standard weed is al you can get
i can grow but not full time just now and then so i have to make my crop last me
if i could have a on going crop now i would have enough to make oil and never run out
 
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