Aromazap/Myrtlezap/CeramicRockZap

[Rick]

ob
Thanks for the kind words. We do not do perfect though. We are never perfect in what we do or say or make. Perfect is a word, for me anyway, that cannot be defined in this life.
As for reality, our new SS Heatport will be a great improvement over the old design in our opinion. One big reason is stainless steel holds heat better than brass. Then the 'solid' construction will also be a big plus. Since we are machining a solid chunk of stainless, with a computer, we get to play with different configurations for maximum air turbulence(thanks Tom). Kinda fun pretending you are an air molecule. How would I travel through THIS maze?
Not sure if anyone noticed but the bottom view of our heatport shows something very unique in the design. We have a bottom 'plate' with equal holes as the top plate. This serves two purposes. First, it makes the bottom of the center portion solid as a rock when inserted in the SS sleeve. Second, more air turbulence getting to the center tube and up past the heater and to the stem tip contents since the air again has to travel through holes. The standard log vape heatport/heat exchanger is open at the bottom.
Alan
Thanks for the info and comments. The issues you brought up were on my mind too. I will be keenly aware of any changes that occur over time with the wood and the tight fit of the heatport.
On that note I will say we have not given this new heatport the test of time(years). No way would I wait for that. I will compensate for that lack of time testing with our guarantee. We fix or replace, all on us, if something goes wrong. I must say though that after ten years making these puppies, I do not see any serious problem coming up. At least not a problem we cannot deal with.
collegerower and all
No retrofits. These new ports have to go into fresh wood. Thanks for asking.

I will have more later today on some details related to time and website changes. First though, another chat with Rick the machinist this morning.

 

[the ob]

I love these rick updates.

I am not sure if I should say this or not, but I have never even had a single thought about a warranty with my zap. Knowing the way rick does business, I guess I just assumed he would have my back if anything ever went wrong.

you know he is always going t stand by his product.

 

[DaProfessor]

Setup a pre-order on your website! I will buy one now

 

[aesthyrian]

Dammit. I really don't need this vape but I know I will end up getting it. Just more to look forward too I suppose. Finally I can have the beauty of a Zap with the quality of stainless steel, and I just LOVE how it is all machined. This puts you apart from the other logs IMO, you can't buy your heat exchanger at a hardware store, it's made specifically for you and this use, Good stuff!

 

[Rick]

Third and expected final prototype in my hands now. I will be putting it in Steiner666's Cherry Zap today and testing tonight. If all goes as planned, I can have it is his hands by weeks end.
If this slight mod does as expected, it is a go and I can have plenty more before the weekend.
Assuming no surprises, I will be modifying the website tomorrow to reflect the new SS heatport option, etc. I may keep it an option for now but it will be a no-brainer with my expected minimal price differential between the two.
Opinions solicited.
AromazapSS or
AromazapSSS for SOLID STAINLESS STEEL
Yes, aware SSS has other very old negative connotations but no big deal any more????
I had several Datsun 510 SSS's in the old days.....

 

[steiner666]

Third and expected final prototype in my hands now. I will be putting it in Steiner666's Cherry Zap today and testing tonight. If all goes as planned, I can have it is his hands by weeks end.

great fucking news! you're the man rick

FIRST! lol

 

[the ob]

Third and expected final prototype in my hands now. I will be putting it in Steiner666's Cherry Zap today and testing tonight. If all goes as planned, I can have it is his hands by weeks end.
If this slight mod does as expected, it is a go and I can have plenty more before the weekend.
Assuming no surprises, I will be modifying the website tomorrow to reflect the new SS heatport option, etc. I may keep it an option for now but it will be a no-brainer with my expected minimal price differential between the two.
Opinions solicited.
AromazapSS or
AromazapSSS for SOLID STAINLESS STEEL
Yes, aware SSS has other very old negative connotations but no big deal any more????
I had several Datsun 510 SSS's in the old days.....

what is the difference between these two?

totally jealous of steiner666. in a good way.

 

[reece]

Hey y'all,

Look what happens when you're away for a while.

Congratulations Rick.

 

[Nycdeisel]

Wow! Really cool upgrade!! I am gonna want another zap now!! If only I could like do that for the unit I have now, but im pretty sure that wouldnt be a good idea.

cant wait to see it Rick

 

[Rick]

steiner666
Zaplady is soldering your Zap as I type. Sweet changes in proto #3. A bit more mass and 4 holes in the top(and bottom) rather than the 6 shown in the pic a few pages back on this thread. Both changes to perk up the heat just a bit more although Proto#2 rips as is. Top hole for stem tip insertion exact, not close but exact. Stem tips still slide in and out easily but no leaking ambient air around the fit.
I'll have a status report in a couple hours. No pic as we will leave that to Steiner666. I will say it is a unique Cherry with lots of symmetry and a GREEN led on light even!
Good to see you around reese and NYC....and daprof and wolfman and aesth and all. This is exciting. Biggest change ever for us.
The funny thing is, if Mike, our oldest son, had not followed up on an ad for for new commercial tin roofing blems at less than half price a year ago, NONE of this would be happening. No super walnut score either.
I'm also beginning to dream about all you folks out of the US. I now also have access to someone who ships global almost every day...................

 

[steiner666]

steiner666
Zaplady is soldering your Zap as I type. Sweet changes in proto #3. A bit more mass and 4 holes in the top(and bottom) rather than the 6 shown in the pic a few pages back on this thread. Both changes to perk up the heat just a bit more although Proto#2 rips as is. Top hole for stem tip insertion exact, not close but exact. Stem tips still slide in and out easily but no leaking ambient air around the fit.
I'll have a status report in a couple hours. No pic as we will leave that to Steiner666. I will say it is a unique Cherry with lots of symmetry and a GREEN led on light even!

oh yeeeah, i'll take a shitton of pics of that beaut and pollute this thread with them sounds like exactly what i wanted (plus the whole stainless awesomeness i didnt expect!)

 

[psyshaman]

Steiner666 you lucky man!! I am a little envious here

Rick I like the SSS addition over the SS as the woodeez already had the ss tacked on the end. Great news the prototypes are going good. I look forward to ripping a few stems from yet another vape to add to the collection!!

 

[the ob]

wow. I am really happy for the peps outside of the us. They have been waiting for this.

I agree, I am more inclined toward the sss than the ss. Just my

This is all unbelievably great stuff! I am so happy for everyone!


I think one of the cool things in life is how your contact and relationships can often lead you in directions that you never expected. I have always been a person who likes and is fascinated with people and I can say many of the great things that have happened to me in my life was because of connections that I have made with people. Sometimes big and sometimes small, but they always add to my life in some way. The fact that this positive direction came from a chance meeting with your son does not surprise me. That is what happen when you go through life with a open mind and open heart.

sorry If I got a little cheesy for a minute. it is true though......... out

 

[Vitolo]

Makes a guy proud to be in Zapville!

 

[mudstar]

Steiner,


Be sure to keep us posted on your new zap you lucky dog. I'm already in as far as deciding to get one, but I just love to hear the good news.

And I heard the rumbling of possible international zaps? Zap World Domination, eh Rick? Awesome.

Cheers,
M

 

[Rick]

steiners Cherry outta here tomorrow for an expected Thursday arrival. It's a ripper, just like it was spozed to be.
A call first thing in the morning to Rick the machinist for 20 SSS heatports for a starter that will be here by weeks end. Website changes tomorrow.
Now for a late night space out.

 

[psyshaman]

There's just something about people named Rick.... Great strong name that

 

[the ob]

steiners Cherry outta here tomorrow for an expected Thursday arrival. It's a ripper, just like it was spozed to be.
A call first thing in the morning to Rick the machinist for 20 SSS heatports for a starter that will be here by weeks end. Website changes tomorrow.
Now for a late night space out.

looks like I will be placing a order tomorrow. superzap here I come!

 

[momofthegoons]

Congratulations steiner! You'll have that baby in your hands by the weekend! I have no doubt that you will be happy with it and look forward to hearing your raves.

So folks... the Zap is going international!!!! How cool is that? You know, Rick tried for years to get someone to carry that gantlet. I'm so happy that he decided to carry it himself! That train keeps a rolling....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2urpAl081kY

 

[Rick]

mom
Just to clarify, I said "I am beginning to dream about the folks out of the US". That is a long ways from doing it, even though that goal is a bit closer with the new design and connections.
First things first, one step at a time the turtle way.
I have to get the website cleaned up and get the SSS train rolling with no speed bumps which will take awhile. Then we can possibly consider other markets. That decision, if made, would be major because of all the necessary red tape, rules, etc. It would also involve wholesale quantities and pricing which we currently are not doing. Lots of bridges to cross before global sales can be considered.
We are beginning an association with a person or two, here and there. These will be like mini retail outlets. One person takes delivery of a quantity of Zaps then sells them direct locally. Stay tuned on that one as we will have an announcement in a week or two relating to a MMJ enabled State way down south.
Those that follow us know we can be slow movers. We get the product out daily and with little wait time but Zapville changes come slow. This SSS heatport took a couple months anyway.
BTW, I too like SSS. Solid Stainless Steel. Simple and clear.
Will take much of the day to finish some web changes as we have some other must do work to get done this morning.
Edit for:
I have a handful of in progress Zap orders that were made before/during the official SSS announcement. If any are from FC and you want the SSS heatport, please Email me. I will also be contacting those customers via Email. Just thought I would get the word out here too. So far, steiner666 is the only in progress order that gets the SSS heatport.

 

[the ob]

mom
Just to clarify, I said "I am beginning to dream about the folks out of the US". That is a long ways from doing it, even though that goal is a bit closer with the new design and connections.
First things first, one step at a time the turtle way.
I have to get the website cleaned up and get the SSS train rolling with no speed bumps which will take awhile. Then we can possibly consider other markets. That decision, if made, would be major because of all the necessary red tape, rules, etc. It would also involve wholesale quantities and pricing which we currently are not doing. Lots of bridges to cross before global sales can be considered.
We are beginning an association with a person or two, here and there. These will be like mini retail outlets. One person takes delivery of a quantity of Zaps then sells them direct locally. Stay tuned on that one as we will have an announcement in a week or two relating to a MMJ enabled State way down south.
Those that follow us know we can be slow movers. We get the product out daily and with little wait time but Zapville changes come slow. This SSS heatport took a couple months anyway.
BTW, I too like SSS. Solid Stainless Steel. Simple and clear.
Will take much of the day to finish some web changes as we have some other must do work to get done this morning.
Edit for:
I have a handful of in progress Zap orders that were made before/during the official SSS announcement. If any are from FC and you want the SSS heatport, please Email me. I will also be contacting those customers via Email. Just thought I would get the word out here too. So far, steiner666 is the only in progress order that gets the SSS heatport.

rick, email sent.

 

[momofthegoons]

Sorry Rick. I misinterpreted and got all excited. But it's good to hear you talk of a possible future for this.

 

[the ob]

Sorry Rick. I misinterpreted and got all excited. But it's good to hear you talk of a possible future for this.

yeah Mom, do not do that again!

I am only messing with you, because I made a similar comment..........

 

[HighSti]

This new design looks very promising for the future of log vapes in general.. or at least Ricks products. Seems as if he will have a nice little advantage over his competition

Time to become a part of the zap family

 

[Nycdeisel]

I agree, this change to stainless steel is a big one that really increases the competition! also I really would have preferred to have SSS in mine but that just means Im gonna have to get another Zap

cant wait to see some of the new ones!