Yes, but you will get the farts.
Ascent Vaporizer by DaVinci
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Yes, but you will get the farts.
OF
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Yes, but as our Brit brothers might say, 'most find the taste and texture off putting'.
Remember, being depleted, you'll need to eat a fair amount, over a gram for most guys?
OF
Sativape
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Can someone help me and confirm if the Davinci Ascent car charger will allow for use while charging?
My bowl will heat up while plugged in the wall charger.
While it is plugged in the car charger, the battery indicates that it is charging but the temp won't go up.
When I disconnected the car charger and cycled the power, it heated up fine.
Plugged it back into the car charger and it stopped heating.
Any similar experiences?
My bowl will heat up while plugged in the wall charger.
While it is plugged in the car charger, the battery indicates that it is charging but the temp won't go up.
When I disconnected the car charger and cycled the power, it heated up fine.
Plugged it back into the car charger and it stopped heating.
Any similar experiences?
Purrito Purrpants
Vapurrist
Absolutely. Mine won't go past around 247 F or so. I was rather ticked off about it, as I had hoped to use it but couldn't.
Sativape
Well-Known Member
@Purrito Purrpants
Thank you for confirming your similar experience.
I guess we'll need to use them for charging only and not for while in use.
Very misleading information which led me to purchase it.
I will connect my wall charger to the car DC to AC inverter and let you know how I make out.
Should work, because this is what I do with my Pinnacle PRO.
Do you own a car AC inverter?
Thanks again!
OF
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So I don't have a factory car cord, but I've got the same thing I made up from parts. It too makes the required 9 VDC from 12VDC aside from other things. I just broke it out and did some playing. This is what it looks like, the voltage converter is the part at the bottom, the top part a charging controller:
Understand, Ascent can't tell the difference between electricity from the wall (through the wall wart) or the car (though a car cord). Honest. And as a boss I once had was fond of saying, 'never argue with electrons, they know what they're doing.....'.
What I found is if it's charging I can't start heating without stopping the charging. Charging stops automatically. If, OTOH, I have it heating and then start charging it keeps heating fine and also charges without indicating it is on the display. My rig shows this charging is happening.
I suggest you try that. Start it up on battery, then plug in the charger and ignore the lack of charging indication.
Regards,
OF
Understand, Ascent can't tell the difference between electricity from the wall (through the wall wart) or the car (though a car cord). Honest. And as a boss I once had was fond of saying, 'never argue with electrons, they know what they're doing.....'.
What I found is if it's charging I can't start heating without stopping the charging. Charging stops automatically. If, OTOH, I have it heating and then start charging it keeps heating fine and also charges without indicating it is on the display. My rig shows this charging is happening.
I suggest you try that. Start it up on battery, then plug in the charger and ignore the lack of charging indication.
Regards,
OF
Sooo started using my Ascent heavy again. It sat unused for a day after a pretty big sesh with friends the other day.
I went to turn it on last night and it won't heat past 77 degrees, and only went to 77 from 69 by me blowing into it...
Do I need to make a warranty claim? If so how do I do it I live in Canada and shipping a used vape back to them strikes me as a bad plan...
I went to turn it on last night and it won't heat past 77 degrees, and only went to 77 from 69 by me blowing into it...
Do I need to make a warranty claim? If so how do I do it I live in Canada and shipping a used vape back to them strikes me as a bad plan...
Purrito Purrpants
Vapurrist
I don't own an inverter yet, but I may have to buy one if it works out for you. It's best for everyone on the road that I stay medicated for their protection.
So I don't have a factory car cord, but I've got the same thing I made up from parts. It too makes the required 9 VDC from 12VDC aside from other things. I just broke it out and did some playing. This is what it looks like, the voltage converter is the part at the bottom, the top part a charging controller:
Understand, Ascent can't tell the difference between electricity from the wall (through the wall wart) or the car (though a car cord). Honest. And as a boss I once had was fond of saying, 'never argue with electrons, they know what they're doing.....'.
What I found is if it's charging I can't start heating without stopping the charging. Charging stops automatically. If, OTOH, I have it heating and then start charging it keeps heating fine and also charges without indicating it is on the display. My rig shows this charging is happening.
I suggest you try that. Start it up on battery, then plug in the charger and ignore the lack of charging indication.
Regards,
OF
Believe me, I tried everything I could to get it to work, including your suggestion. My battery was close to dead, though. It only showed that it was charging and would not get to temp. I will try it again when the battery has more of a charge. Seems like I read that someone else had this exact same problem way back in the thread, though.
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Yup, it sounds like your oven is dead - caused by opening and closing the hinge (They didn't do enough testing on the hinge design before releasing the product). Same thing happened to me exactly one month after buying my Ascent and using it HEAVILY every day.
When I shipped my Ascent back, I used a vacuum sealer to seal the unit in a bag, then I took a second bag and added some freshly ground coffee beans for good measure and sealed that bag. Davnici had no problem with the RMA
Tom_Bom
Member
Hey guys? Is it normal when you're vaping herb for there to be a small sizzling/cracking sound? I can only hear it when I put my ear up to the device.... but i notice when I was vaping my herb after a few draws the amount of vapor started to lessen, and then BAM the next draw there was a huge amount, after the machine had time to warm up. (it feels hotter after a while in my hands, not sure if temp gauge is accurate). Anyway is this anything to worry about? I used it twice since its done this and i'm still alive... It almost sounds like a mini hard drive, or maybe its the screen running. I'm confused lol. I only hear it once it gets into the hotter temps like 396 F... and then after about 5 nice draws at 396 suddenly i'll start to exhale large amounts of vapor... am i just reading into it too much?
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OF
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I bet that works. I also recall reading about it which is why I tested it. The test repeats well, BTW. You should be able to do it with your wall wart? Again, in theory it has noting to do with the car cord itself. Ascent can't see that far.......
Good luck.
OF
I need to learn how to determine if I have a "new" Ascent, or a "re-furbished" unit. Does DaVinci mark there re-furbished vapes in some way?
I have returned my Ascent to DaVinci twice now due to it having an intermitant control problem. The tech at Davinci reports that the unit functions properly. I've had the thing combust on me at temps as low as 325 degrees. Anyway, DaVinci wants to send me a re-furbished unit to replace mine, which I think is BS. I don't want a used vape. That's why I paid full price for a new one. After calling, complaining, then threatening to compose a letter documenting my problems & plastering it on the I'net, they finally agreed to send me a new unit. How can I verify for sure that I receive a first quality, new unit, vs. a re-furbished unit?
Thank you.
I have returned my Ascent to DaVinci twice now due to it having an intermitant control problem. The tech at Davinci reports that the unit functions properly. I've had the thing combust on me at temps as low as 325 degrees. Anyway, DaVinci wants to send me a re-furbished unit to replace mine, which I think is BS. I don't want a used vape. That's why I paid full price for a new one. After calling, complaining, then threatening to compose a letter documenting my problems & plastering it on the I'net, they finally agreed to send me a new unit. How can I verify for sure that I receive a first quality, new unit, vs. a re-furbished unit?
Thank you.
Purrito Purrpants
Vapurrist
You're not going to die. Both my Ascent and Pax crackle and hiss like crazy with some herbs, particularly those that have a good bit of moisture. It scared the bejeezus out of one of my friends, though.
OF
Well-Known Member
You new guys don't know how to have fun. Back in the days when seeds and stems were sold at pot prices mixed in your lid, "fireworks" would liven up the joint when a seed popped like popcorn. Half the guys on campus had tiny burn holes on the front of their favorite shirt........
You guys who've never had the 'seeds and stems again blues' don't know how well off you are. Or what you missed.....
OF
Tom_Bom
Member
I guess the concern for me is that the vaporizor might be starting to vaporize itself... which could be a lot more harmful than organic plant matter, to be inhaling components of the machine. Do you think the crackling and excess vapor towards the end of the session is much to worry about? I have some top grade herbal product this time with a bit more moisture in there, so that could be it. Maybe I should chalk it up to paranoia? the sound is there sometimes when the bowl is empty but the excess vapor isn't so at least i know the vapor is from the herbal product... but what about the sound? it doesn't make it as much when its empty, but i donno. it sounds like a little computer runnin. lol.
OF
Well-Known Member
No, I don't think it's a safety issue, or I'd say so. I'm very big on being safe as I think most here are.
PP most likely nailed it above.
A good general rule of thumb for such troubleshooting/investigations of things that suddenly change is to question any changes you just made. "What was the last thing you did before the lights went out?". In this case going back to the former stash would probably supply the answer?
As far as paranoia goes, remember the sage advice of no less than Doctor Johnny Fever his own self, "Everybody is out to get you, paranoia is just good thinking".
My advice is to enjoy your Ascent (more so with the bud upgrade....). If you die instead, we'll know I was wrong....... Hey, if that does happen, can I have your other vapes?
OF
mixchu69
Well-Known Member
With my car charger, I can't get pass through power. It recharges but you need to disconnect it from the charger to use.
OF
Well-Known Member
Of course you can't get (real) pass through power, not enough steam through that route, you need charge in the battery to make up the difference.
But my testing showed mine will charge as it heats if I start heating before plugging in. Even though the display doesn't indicate it. Have you tried that?
If you start charging first, all bets are off.
OF
Lol, yeah, I think they add an R to the model or serial number on refurbished units
From what I understand, in the USA, there are only two models - 1AA1 and 2AA1 (the discussion over changes made without updating model numbers is still in question. I personally am under the impression there have been no changes to the design since the 2AA1 update.)
Purrito Purrpants
Vapurrist
Is it possible that the sound is coming from the expansion of the oven as it heats up?
If I recall correctly, my original unit was a 1AA1 model. It came back from the first repair with a 2AA1 lower unit on it. It still didn't work correctly all the time. It progressively became worse with use. I use it every day & have missed it each time I send it back. Seems to take a minimum 2 week turn around.
Thank you for the information.
Vaporcussion
Well-Known Member
Hi, I've searched here for info on using the included screens, but couldn't locate on this thread. If you place the screen (or the oil jars with the rubber top) aren't you ruining the glass on glass path?
KidFated.
Unknown Member
Yup. But the jar lids and the ss are both made to handle the heat. If you want only glass vapor path, don't use them.
MrNaturalAZ
Tree hugging dirt worshipper
I'd been giving my Ascent a little rest and using my MFLB for the past couple weeks. For whatever reason, I reached for the Ascent this morning and loaded it up and I'm so glad I did. I loved the first few hits - I'd almost forgotten how damn good the Ascent tastes. Or rather doesn't taste - the all-glass system ensures that the only thing I'm tasting is what I'm vaping. Not wood, not plastic, not leftovers - just sweet green herb.
That's not to say the MFLB doesn't have its charm too; I guess what I'm really saying is each vaporizer has its own personality and uses, and it's good to have not just a variety of devices to choose from, but of varying designs and technologies as well.
That's not to say the MFLB doesn't have its charm too; I guess what I'm really saying is each vaporizer has its own personality and uses, and it's good to have not just a variety of devices to choose from, but of varying designs and technologies as well.