Wanted to check-in here as a proud owner of one the current stock of CRZ's, and thus my first post within this community.
I just got
mine yesterday and have had a day to experience it.
The CRZ with the Spartan SS VV PS
Performance: The CRZ blew away any other of the last generation of log vaporizer (MyrtleZap, Purple-Days, and Woodeez) I had extended experience with all of them and was/am a fan-boy of PD (hopefully it can come back to life with the 3 machined internal retaining clips that I ordered alongside my new CRZ...thanks Rick).
Anyway, the variable temperature is where it is at...makes for a controlled ride all while being as efficient as is possible. Perhaps adding such a powerful VV PS to a log vape is in itself an incredible enough adaptation for the vaporizing experience; two generations above my '08 PD?
Look/feel: I prefer the less polished, more "natural" texture, of my PD. I will give this buffed look a try for a while, may as well see if it grows on me...sure is beautiful...but may hand sand it down a little bit to my preferred texture.
I prefer the size and weight of this particular CRZ. I love the stability of the new heating core, the tighter fit of the commonly connected convection male and female union (I had a hard time not making the sentence dirty for some reason).
The 5.5. X 2.1mm plug has a more firm and sturdy connection and is of higher quality (the new VV PS Cord) that the 12v Jameco gem.
Price: Fair and equitable, further, it is enhanced by Rick's known customer service. High quality product by touch and feel and inspection of the (pressed?) heating core.
That's about it I guess. I have some questions, and I'm seeking tips and tricks if you're willing to share with someone that admittedly won't likely get around to reading the this entire thread, and thus, earning the secrets of the insiders.
I read once, wondering if anyone has any newer info, that the CRZ can "live forever," 24/7, in a voltage range of 13.5-14.3. From there, anything up 15V is considered operating temperatures, just leave it below 14.3 when not in use (it has been suggested that 10v is a good night-time voltage). I don't have my provided instructions for the VV PS with me right now, but those figures seem to jell in my mind.
What voltages are you kids running with these days? I've been leaving it at 13.5 and then cranking it as the session ensues...ramping out around 14.8v in about ten minutes. The ABV seems lighter in color then that of my PD, but it seems to be getting at least the same efficiency...seems weird, maybe placebo.