dncrgrl
Professional Lurker
After two weeks of patiently waiting for my zap it finally arrived!!! And it's more awesome than I ever could have imagined; pictures just don't do these things justice! I was shocked when my LB first arrived at how small it actually is but I was blown away at the size of the zap; all the pics i've seen make them appear taller but it's really is a compact little guy. And it's so effing beautiful!! I wasn't at all specific when I ordered outside of choosing lighter Myrtle wood but somehow Rick reached into my brain and created my perfect vape haha! I just love looking at it! After reading this thread 1 1/2 times I considered myself an expert before I even got the damn thing so I was pissed when my first 2 stems hit horribly. I eventually realized I was pulling deathly slow like I do with the LB so I was barely pulling any heat thru. Needless to say I've got it down now 
I've been trying out different ways to hit it, I have to say my favorite is bong w/ice and no water in contrast to the scalding hot water I prefer filtering the launch box thru.
I found a coozie and the Zap is warming up in it now; the 12v alone works just fine when using the stem alone but i've found the little extra bit of heat seems to make for a better pull thru the bong. The car adapter works amazing as well; it's pretty cold here in the Midwest and car adapter running a litte warmer than the wall adapter worked out nicely. Now I'm just waiting for my tooty to arrive! Great product, wonderful service, couldn't be happier! Thanks Rick!
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I've been trying out different ways to hit it, I have to say my favorite is bong w/ice and no water in contrast to the scalding hot water I prefer filtering the launch box thru.
I found a coozie and the Zap is warming up in it now; the 12v alone works just fine when using the stem alone but i've found the little extra bit of heat seems to make for a better pull thru the bong. The car adapter works amazing as well; it's pretty cold here in the Midwest and car adapter running a litte warmer than the wall adapter worked out nicely. Now I'm just waiting for my tooty to arrive! Great product, wonderful service, couldn't be happier! Thanks Rick!
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momofthegoons
vapor accessory addict
dncrgrl, you got a really nice, classic Zap. Love the waves in the grain. I'll bet they are beautiful when the sunlight hits them. And it matches your MFLB! 
Glad to hear you are past the learning curve and enjoying your new Zap.
Glad to hear you are past the learning curve and enjoying your new Zap.
AGBeer
Lost in Thought
I think what he failed to deliver was either a picture of me (those are worth at least a thousand of my words) 
or one of my old socks. No it wasnt just 'any' old sock - it was a pink sock. 
Oh my... I think I just offended myself!
On a real note, I seriously thought I had a
the other day. I went to sit down for my evening session and I grabbed my Zap but it was much cooler than it normally is. Took a few pulls on a stem (no vapor) but the light was still on. It was at that point I wanted to cry because I thought it was dead (or at least on its last leg)
It wasnt until the next day that I realized my power strip that plugs into the extension cord (under the throw rug by the door no less) was coming slightly unplugged. The connection was off long enough to let my Zap cool, but it must have been bumped just in time to illuminate the light and make me think nothing of it. (Til it was coooooooold)
Im glad that was a false alarm!
or one of my old socks. No it wasnt just 'any' old sock - it was a pink sock. Oh my... I think I just offended myself! On a real note, I seriously thought I had a
the other day. I went to sit down for my evening session and I grabbed my Zap but it was much cooler than it normally is. Took a few pulls on a stem (no vapor) but the light was still on. It was at that point I wanted to cry because I thought it was dead (or at least on its last leg) It wasnt until the next day that I realized my power strip that plugs into the extension cord (under the throw rug by the door no less) was coming slightly unplugged. The connection was off long enough to let my Zap cool, but it must have been bumped just in time to illuminate the light and make me think nothing of it. (Til it was coooooooold)
Im glad that was a false alarm!
morninglight
Well-Known Member
Received a surprise package from Rick today containing a tooty. Didn't know I was getting a second one! Also, since I received it a week or two ago, I haven't even used my MFLB once. Really enjoy using the Zap every night! Thanks Rick, so much!
Rick
Zapman
Alright morninglight!
Thanks for posting that. We got so discombooberated for awhile I was not sure where to start with the missing Tootys with a carb so I guessed, hopefully erring in the customers favor. Looks like that worked. Good news also that you are another Happy Zappy.
jordan23
Got your nice Email and will pass it on to Tim, our glass guy. I will be heading over there tomorrow.
AG
NOW it is making more sense! A PINK sock, shit, I might have known. We are from North Idaho you know, 96.8% GOP(or close to it) Maybe the guy got scared rather than offended by the smell. We have soooooo many areas around for a short pull-off. I think he just did not want to get tempted, especially when he saw the return address.
Thanks for posting that. We got so discombooberated for awhile I was not sure where to start with the missing Tootys with a carb so I guessed, hopefully erring in the customers favor. Looks like that worked. Good news also that you are another Happy Zappy.
jordan23
Got your nice Email and will pass it on to Tim, our glass guy. I will be heading over there tomorrow.
AG
NOW it is making more sense! A PINK sock, shit, I might have known. We are from North Idaho you know, 96.8% GOP(or close to it) Maybe the guy got scared rather than offended by the smell. We have soooooo many areas around for a short pull-off. I think he just did not want to get tempted, especially when he saw the return address.
Hi everyone! I have been lurking around here for a while now getting an education on vaping. Lot of knowledgeable folks here and for my first vape I chose the Myrtlezap. I am anxious to get it. I ordered on Jan 7 2011 and seems they're backed a bit (there are 7 ahead of me) I found this out when I asked Rick a question about shipping (He was pretty quick getting back to me)....anyway glad to meet you guys and thanks again for the education on Vaping!!! oh.. I wish I had known about getting a free stem for being a member here.
peace,
mickyd
peace,
mickyd
momofthegoons
vapor accessory addict
Hi mickyd, welcome to the forum. The free stem for fc members was an offer that Rick had almost a year ago and is no longer offered. Rick has special offers now and again. And fear not, if there are only 7 orders ahead of you, he wont be long in getting you your Zap. He's the kind of guy that once he has your order, he will do everything possible to get it to you as quickly as possible. I know I say it a lot, but please post a pic of your new vape when you get it. I do love that Zap porn! 
The free stem for fc members was an offer that Rick had almost a year ago and is no longer offered. Rick has special offers now and again. And fear not, if there are only 7 orders ahead of you, he wont be long in getting you your Zap. He's the kind of guy that once he has your order, he will do everything possible to get it to you as quickly as possible. I know I say it a lot, but please post a pic of your new vape when you get it. I do love that Zap porn! Hello! I'm another long-time lurker but never thought to register or post. I sent in an order today for a Myrtlezap without the LED. I'm super excited after reading about it! I'm coming from a DBV I just got sick of having to replace all of those glass parts. I was wondering what the turnaround time on one of these things is. A week or so?
wehttam said:
I ordered mine at like midnight on 12/30 and it was here the 10th, so one business week turnaround. Get excited though, it has met and exceeded every one of my expectations. I still owe the board and Rick a full trip report and pics, maybe after this weekend...
Oh man I really can't wait. I originally wanted a PD when I had purchased my DBV, but I think I'm actually more excited for the MZ. I am a little worried about it cooling too much between hits, but I only really ever pass between me and my girlfriend. I was thinking about emailing and adding the blue LED, but I'm just worried about it getting too bright at night in a dark room. Any thoughts?
thedeserttortoise
Well-Known Member
wehttam said:
Rick just sent me an email for one I just ordered this last week. He did mention there is a few ahead of me and said he thought it might make it out this next week. Now, that's service. To me it's not a big deal of when I will get it....but more importantly, the communication of progress in general. Most manufactures of most products get your order and that's the last you hear of them. I really like Rick's concern about his customers.... he won't BS you about when you'll get it, nor will he keep you in the dark about his production progress and when he suspects that he can get it out. Great service.....and in the near future I'll be bragging about how cool the vapes is I'm sure. Can't wait... pic's will follow along with shots of my new Majoe stem from TnT Ed.... It is a thing of beauty..
Rick
Zapman
desert turtle (pardon my mis-spelling)
Thanks for the kind words. We had a good week and a super Saturday as far as the Zap train leaving Zapville goes. Always makes me feel good when I make the Saturday mail and we were late but still made it. I cannot go to the PO if I miss the mail on Saturday as the post office is closed.
Anyway we are right on track and that Mahoe stem will have something to slip into before the end of the week. Your Walnut is first on the list for my next slug that will be started tomorrow(Sunday). I even think I have saved a special chunk of colored Walnut that will be a perfect fit.
Hughes.net satellite is super after 11 PM PST. I can do all the videos or downloads I want and my little meter stays right where it was at 11. I know most of you do not have the problem of paying for bandwidth but we do as we have no cable or wireless access to the world here in the boonies. Gotta use the big bird in the sky. Guess she has a good tailwind in the middle of the night.
Thanks for the kind words. We had a good week and a super Saturday as far as the Zap train leaving Zapville goes. Always makes me feel good when I make the Saturday mail and we were late but still made it. I cannot go to the PO if I miss the mail on Saturday as the post office is closed.
Anyway we are right on track and that Mahoe stem will have something to slip into before the end of the week. Your Walnut is first on the list for my next slug that will be started tomorrow(Sunday). I even think I have saved a special chunk of colored Walnut that will be a perfect fit.
Hughes.net satellite is super after 11 PM PST. I can do all the videos or downloads I want and my little meter stays right where it was at 11. I know most of you do not have the problem of paying for bandwidth but we do as we have no cable or wireless access to the world here in the boonies. Gotta use the big bird in the sky. Guess she has a good tailwind in the middle of the night.
thedeserttortoise
Well-Known Member
Hi Rick...my mother was a turtle.... but I really do take after pop's... they say I'm really a "Tortoise off the old pop's".... him and mom had it out though. She fell into a depression (a big hole full of water), and old pop's was last seen racing this damn rabbit buddy of his across the desert. I've been alone ever since... It's been a tough life, but I've learned to bear it..... Did I mention the bear?... Anyway my friend. All joking aside I do appreciate your fine service and I'm sure that whatever you pick will be awesome. You guys take care of yourselves and stay warm..... many thanks.. Tuortloise....
Hi, thanks for the heads-up I am a little late on that promo I'd say .... but you can't blame me for tryingmomofthegoons said:Hi mickyd, welcome to the forum.
I got an email yesterday from Rick and my Zap is on the way (Thanks Rick)!!!! can't wait and yea I'll post pics of it as soon as I pry it from the postman's white knuckled hands Mickyd
A little bored at home today just studying for some final exams and stuff, I am running out in a little to grab a few things and get a few things done one of them is returning a radioshack power adapter I bought for my zap one time because I forgot mine at home. Long story short the lady gave me a 9v when I asked for a 12v. I am thinking about exchanging it for a 13.5 just to test it out since I already spent the money on it...
My question is on a 13.5 what mA should be on the output? Like on my 12v it says Output: 12VAC 1000mA
Should I get a 13.5v with a 1000mA or should I be looking for something higher since I am trying to achieve a higher temperature, or whats the stats on the 13.5 which is sold on the website?
My question is on a 13.5 what mA should be on the output? Like on my 12v it says Output: 12VAC 1000mA
Should I get a 13.5v with a 1000mA or should I be looking for something higher since I am trying to achieve a higher temperature, or whats the stats on the 13.5 which is sold on the website?
Rick
Zapman
lost492
It is the volts that counts when it comes to heat. You could run 50 amps to it but it will only use what it needs in amperage, less that 1 amp(1000ma). When you use the car adapter you are giving it lots of amps but the Zap does not need or use it. It is the 13+ volts that a cars charging system produces that makes for more heat from the car adapter.
Radio shack will not have the 13.5 BTW
We also do not recommend the 13.5 for any kind of regular use. A 12 volt will do the job unless ambient temp where you use it below 60F or so.
Jameco has 13.5s regularly. Other suppliers are hit and miss. We have 2 left. When they are gone we will not stock them again.
It is the volts that counts when it comes to heat. You could run 50 amps to it but it will only use what it needs in amperage, less that 1 amp(1000ma). When you use the car adapter you are giving it lots of amps but the Zap does not need or use it. It is the 13+ volts that a cars charging system produces that makes for more heat from the car adapter.
Radio shack will not have the 13.5 BTW
We also do not recommend the 13.5 for any kind of regular use. A 12 volt will do the job unless ambient temp where you use it below 60F or so.
Jameco has 13.5s regularly. Other suppliers are hit and miss. We have 2 left. When they are gone we will not stock them again.
momatik
Well-Known Member
Just got my Zap,
It's everything everyone said it'd be. I'm very thankful to everyone in this thread and on this forum in general for providing an environment where vaporizers and their manufacturers can really represent themselves in a fair objective manner.
I have to thank the Zap crew for all the time they spent in this thread, even when things may have become frustrating. You made me feel confident about my purchase way before I opened the box.
It's everything everyone said it'd be. I'm very thankful to everyone in this thread and on this forum in general for providing an environment where vaporizers and their manufacturers can really represent themselves in a fair objective manner.
I have to thank the Zap crew for all the time they spent in this thread, even when things may have become frustrating. You made me feel confident about my purchase way before I opened the box.
I just received my Zap and I am pissed!!! 
Yeah I am pissed and kickin myself for not getting one of these a long time ago. instead about 6 months ago I bought a cheap $40 vape from a head shop that does nothing but burn my herbs and tastes nasty. Rick you are the man...dude this thing looks absolutely amazing! From the smooth workmanship to the way the grain twists and turns and the finish is as smooth as silk, but solid, Thing is built like a tank...Nice work Bro!
Thanks to all you guys on this forum for all the valuable info you provide. now I gotta fill it up with diesel, fire it up, and take it for a ride.
Yeah I am pissed and kickin myself for not getting one of these a long time ago.
instead about 6 months ago I bought a cheap $40 vape from a head shop that does nothing but burn my herbs and tastes nasty. Rick you are the man...dude this thing looks absolutely amazing! From the smooth workmanship to the way the grain twists and turns and the finish is as smooth as silk, but solid, Thing is built like a tank...Nice work Bro! Thanks to all you guys on this forum for all the valuable info you provide. now I gotta fill it up with diesel, fire it up, and take it for a ride.
What do all of you guys use for cleaning the stems? I tried running them through ISO a few times, no salt however to get some of the junk out of the screen and it cleans everything but the screen... How do you guys go about this, or do you just purchase new stems eventually? Mine aren't clogged yet but I want to clear them before they do get clogged.
lwien
Well-Known Member
lost492 said:
I don't have a Zap. I have a PD, but the design of the stems are basically the same. I've vaped out of the exact same stem every single night for over two years using the very best bud I can get my hands on and I've never had my screens clog up. A monthly 24 hour sitting in ISO does the trick (at least it has for me).