Ascent Vaporizer by DaVinci

[Dreamerr]

Yes Dreamer, I know I reported that a while ago that the chargers are interchangeable with the PN and DV and actually that worked for me for a while until the DV car charger wouldn't work again with the PN. (the thread corrected my statement). This time thought The DV car charger started charging it with no problem as soon as I plugged it in. Also I remember way back when the Ascent was introduced they said that the DV car charger would also work with the Ascent as well. I know this is true now cause the more knowledgeable FC thread gods have not corrected my post as of yet. I suggest you call DV direct for an answer. Meanwhile I'm gonna go hit up my fully charged Ascent from my car

Again people beware just plugging something in and it works doesn't mean it won't break your vape. Please all supplies have specs so read them and check with DV before listening so someone like this. His posts were condemned by the other manufacturer for giving out bad advice. I wouldn't want to see anyone break a vape they like on info that may or may not be true.

 

[Custom Flower Hardware]

Sorrydidnt mean to touch a nerve hehe

 

[RD]

Destroyed 2nd jar in an attempt to modify. At least I have one that works perfect with .15 to .2 full burn at 370. Less temp is better IMO.

Had to stand in front of mirror to see vape going up stem, but it was wonderful. After watching in front of a mirror, have changed my draw technique completely. Everyone should try in front of a mirror, amazing.

 

[momofthegoons]

Yes Dreamer, I know I reported that a while ago that the chargers are interchangeable with the PN and DV and actually that worked for me for a while until the DV car charger wouldn't work again with the PN. (the thread corrected my statement). This time thought The DV car charger started charging it with no problem as soon as I plugged it in. Also I remember way back when the Ascent was introduced they said that the DV car charger would also work with the Ascent as well. I know this is true now cause the more knowledgeable FC thread gods have not corrected my post as of yet. I suggest you call DV direct for an answer. Meanwhile I'm gonna go hit up my fully charged Ascent from my car

Sorrydidnt mean to touch a nerve hehe

@ShayWhiteGrow, it's not about hitting a nerve. It's about giving out accurate information and keeping harmony around here. Your use of "the FC thread gods" is derisive and borders on breaking our "be nice" rules.

Think before posting...

 

[Custom Flower Hardware]

Sorry guys i aplogize i was just excited i dont have to buy a car charger.

Ascent Pre-sale thread quote from mr Davinci: Post #3589

Also, the DaVinci charger can be used with the Ascent...except that you can't use it while charging with the DV charger. Something to do with the power I assume. I'm looking into the recharge rate for you guys.

I also really appreciate Davinci listening to the thread members about the length of the charging cord, 6 foot-ish to make for a more comfortable session while charging.

Modnote: triple post merged.

 

[lwien]

Shay, you do know that you can go back and edit your posts rather than posting up 3 separate back to back posts, eh? You were well within the time frame to be able to do that.

 

[Custom Flower Hardware]

Thanks Iwein. I just knew I saw it mentioned somewhere that it was compatible and I was glad to be able to post my findings based on factual evidence provided by non other then the manufacturer themselves in this forum. I will start trying to get the gist of the ins and outs on the postings. Thanks again and sorry for clogging the thread. Have a good night, off to work overnight to more outside Denver weather to put the Ascent through more testing I had a full charge and with temp setting of 370-3min, 390-3min, and 420-4 min I was able to get 4 sessions and the battery level was still at half full. Little colder tonight so I'll compare. Happy Vaping!

 

[armin]

I have a MFLB and couldn't be more annoyed with it. It's not for me.

I have been wanting an ascent for a while now. But they keep looking to have issues. It looks like people might be happy with this batch of units? I want to know if they finally worked out all the kinks and are ready for prime time. Is the vape everything that was Promised or is there still issues with the ascent that need to be resolved.

I guess I am curious, what I am really asking is:

A). is now the time to buy the ascent, or should I get the Pax instead?

B) Or should I keep waiting longer on the ascent to be ready?

Thanks

 

[RD]

I have a MFLB and couldn't be more annoyed with it. It's not for me.

I have been wanting an ascent for a while now. But they keep looking to have issues. It looks like people might be happy with this batch of units? I want to know if they finally worked out all the kinks and are ready for prime time. Is the vape everything that was Promised or is there still issues with the ascent that need to be resolved.

I guess I am curious, what I am really asking is:

A). is now the time to buy the ascent, or should I get the Pax instead?

B) Or should I keep waiting longer on the ascent to be ready?

Thanks

New version was just sent out to those awaiting replacements over the past week and a half. Preliminary reports including mine, appear positive. If you can wait a week you might just sit back and watch this thread to see how it shakes out. If you are in a rush, join the party and buy one. Looking back on here a few pages will cover most reports on new version.

 

[vapecapz]

So from what I've gathered so far here, the new Ascent is working great...however only with a full chamber, or with a decent spacer. Just a question, since I've lost my manual....how do I disable the auto temperature change (3 ones) and how do I exit that menu when I'm in?

 

[stickstones]

Just received my new version and will let you guys know how it goes with it tonight. Out of the box impressions are good. Cosmetically it is good, the seals are tighter, the safety latch is not too big to bother me and the recessed buttons are nice. I've got that new vape excitement because I remember how much I liked the first version...

 

[Custom Flower Hardware]

You hit the function key one time then the - button. This turns off the heater. The menu auto resets 5 sec after the last button press

 

[OF]

Also, the DaVinci charger can be used with the Ascent...except that you can't use it while charging with the DV charger. Something to do with the power I assume. I'm looking into the recharge rate for you guys.

Are you sure? Granted the plugs fit, but my DV charger is 13.6 Volts (at two Amps) while the notes I took on the charger with the unit that Nigel kindly loaned me to test was 9.0? That's a huge difference in voltage. It might be OK to overdrive the input on Ascent by charging it with the higher voltage supply, but it's overdriving it IMO.

Has the maker come out and said 14 Volts is OK? What is the acceptable range? DV posts here from time to time, hopefully he'll make an official statement next time he's in Dodge?

In general, I believe, that just because plugs fit doesn't mean it's OK automatically. If this is OK, I believe it should be well spelled out. Experimenting with such stuff is not wise IMO.

OF

 

[sthanna1017]

Maybe I just don't know any better but I'm just putting lightly ground herb in the bowl (about halfway up the bowl), not tamping it or anything and it seems to hit just fine, doesn't lift out of the bowl, and seems to have a nice even char when finished. These "sombreros" and "glass flowers" you guys speak of...what would they do and why would I want them?

Also, the only thing I've noticed that seems slightly out of place on this device is that when the glass straw is extended about 3/4 of the way out it sways about 1/8" on either side...is that normal?

sorry to bump my post but I'm curious about the sway on the glass straw as I don't want my return window to close without making sure everything I'm experiencing is "normal" for 1.2.

and any hints on what the flowers and sombreros would do for me would be nice too :-)

 

[mewash2]

There is going to be some wiggle with the mouthpiece. That is normal. People are using the flowers as spacers and to keep the load pressed to the bottom of the bowl. This helps increase vapor production.

 

[sthanna1017]

There is going to be some wiggle with the mouthpiece. That is normal. People are using the flowers as spacers and to keep the load pressed to the bottom of the bowl. This helps increase vapor production.

Thanks for the quick reply...I was under the impression that the walls of the chamber is what heats the herb...is it the bottom, the walls, or both? Is the purpose of "spacing" to allow for more surface area to be exposed?

 

[King]

Are you sure? Granted the plugs fit, but my DV charger is 13.6 Volts (at two Amps) while the notes I took on the charger with the unit that Nigel kindly loaned me to test was 9.0? That's a huge difference in voltage. It might be OK to overdrive the input on Ascent by charging it with the higher voltage supply, but it's overdriving it IMO.

Has the maker come out and said 14 Volts is OK? What is the acceptable range? DV posts here from time to time, hopefully he'll make an official statement next time he's in Dodge?

In general, I believe, that just because plugs fit doesn't mean it's OK automatically. If this is OK, I believe it should be well spelled out. Experimenting with such stuff is not wise IMO.

OF

I asked this questions after we wrapped up the podcast recording a few weeks ago and Shauntel from DV said it would be fine to use the DV car charger with the Ascent.

 

[mewash2]

Spacing allows a nice tightly packed and full bowl using less product. The heat is coming from the bottom and sides, but vapor production slows if the load is sucked off the bottom of the bowl.

 

[OF]

I asked this questions after we wrapped up the podcast recording a few weeks ago and Shauntel from DV said it would be fine to use the DV car charger with the Ascent.

Car charger? Not the wall charger we all have? That detail might be very important?

No disrespect, but I'll hold off until we get some first person answers that we can question? Until then, my advice remains unless you know well what you're doing it's not a good plan to use a charger from one model on another, even if the plugs fit.

Will DV honor the warranty under those conditions?

I note the DV web page doesn't support the use of the DV charger for anything by the DV:
http://www.davincivaporizer.com/davinci-charger-us/

Again I'm not saying it's not so, just that it's not a safe thing to be doing unless you know it's cool.

Thanks for the info.

OF

 

[Digger42]

Car charger? Not the wall charger we all have? That detail might be very important?

No disrespect, but I'll hold off until we get some first person answers that we can question? Until then, my advice remains unless you know well what you're doing it's not a good plan to use a charger from one model on another, even if the plugs fit.

Will DV honor the warranty under those conditions?

I note the DV web page doesn't support the use of the DV charger for anything by the DV:
http://www.davincivaporizer.com/davinci-charger-us/

Again I'm not saying it's not so, just that it's not a safe thing to be doing unless you know it's cool.

Thanks for the info.

OF

Just for the record, I received an Ascent without a charger from GV. I tried plugging it into the charger for my DaVinci. I left it "charging" for a full 24 hours and it didn't charge the Ascent one whit. Got the charger from GV, plugged it in and started charging.

 

[NineDelta]

A test with a unit in a fair at maximum temperature:

 

[Custom Flower Hardware]

Car charger? Not the wall charger we all have? That detail might be very important?

No disrespect, but I'll hold off until we get some first person answers that we can question? Until then, my advice remains unless you know well what you're doing it's not a good plan to use a charger from one model on another, even if the plugs fit.

Will DV honor the warranty under those conditions?

I note the DV web page doesn't support the use of the DV charger for anything by the DV:
http://www.davincivaporizer.com/davinci-charger-us/

Again I'm not saying it's not so, just that it's not a safe thing to be doing unless you know it's cool.

Thanks for the info.

OF

I am guinea pigging that one right now using the DV wall charger with the Ascent. I know you are totally right with your statements OF and Dreamerr but I have to knowww!

OK EVERYONE DO NOT USE THE DV WALL CHARGER! MY UNIT APPEARED TO BE CHARGING THEN TURNED ON!! My ascent is OK I plugged it in its own charger and it works properly. Whew. Sorry OF and Dreamerr
Curiosity (mixed with a little stupidity) almost killed the vape.

 

[jasong]

Ok sounds like everyone is having good luck with the new batch so my question is should i pull the trigger or should i still wait?

 

[OF]

I am guinea pigging that one right now using the DV wall charger with the Ascent. I know you are totally right with your statements OF and Dreamerr but I have to knowww!

I understand that feeling but think that's a good way to prove it's a bad idea or demonstrate you didn't blow up this time.

I know a lot of guys who smoked cigarettes or dated married women and haven't been killed yet either, doesn't make it a good plan.......

Surviving it doesn't make a a good plan, it only shows it's not always fatal.

The 'proof' I think we need is the OK from the maker (and assurance it's cool under warranty).

Good luck.

OF

 

[Dreamerr]

Thanks shay for finally getting it. We don't like to pass bad info on here as it is a very bad idea. We have to deal in facts and if something is an opinion it should be said as such. I don't think wall chargers falls under opinions however. Also be aware that in a few of the vape threads it is just a rep posting NOT an engineer or someone who has that type of knowledge as you saw in the other thread this happened in.

I am glad you are finally coming around and learning that they are not created equal.

OF thanks for putting forth your knowledge as always as it was far out of my wheelhouse.