Cannabis Hardware (formerly NewVape) FlowerPot Twax Vaporizer

thevapist

thevapist

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I'd need to see a comparison video between the VROD and Weedeater before deciding if I grab it. I don't have any issues with the VROD for flower, and I dab quite a bit so I don't want to be switching pieces every time I use it.

If we could get a video at a few diff temps that would be awesome. Maybe show how evenly it heats the material, etc.

People having issues with VROD and flower probably haven't dialed in all the variables yet. Took me like 2 months to get rid of the dark ring and now I'm getting absolutely beautiful and even extraction.
 
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jonpanic

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I'm sure this has been discussed before in this bear of a thread, but I am looking for a nice glass piece to go with my flowerpot showerhead. Right now I have a small matrix sidecar like this:

https://www.dhgate.com/product/2014-new-matrix-sidecar-glass-bong-birdcage/214701656.html

I've used this for combusting for a few years and now it just won't get clean and I can't rid it of that burnt taste. I'm hoping to get something with a larger volume so I can stack some vapor, but both my girlfriend and I prefer diffusion and smoothness to flavor. I also prefer something simple looking and easy to clean. Ordering from DHGate is no problem for me. Thank you, my fellow flowerpot-heads!
 
muunch

muunch

hotboxing the cockpit
thevapist said:
People having issues with VROD and flower probably haven't dialed in all the variables yet. Took me like 2 months to get rid of the dark ring and now I'm getting absolutely beautiful and even extraction.
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I couldn't find a way to do high-temp, 1-2 hit bowl-killing rips like I did with the showerhead. I had to draw slower, thus lowering my temps, or risk combustion.

Drawing slower fixed the ring, but it would take me 3+ hits to finish a bowl simply because super long draws (like 1min+) were not feasible to get similar roasting at the lower temps and lower draw speed.

I'm hoping to go back to upper 700s with the weedeater and be able to smash a 0.3g bowl in 2 hits again...

I do not think under any circumstances, no matter how skilled (? :hmm:) you are with the vrod, you could do such. High temps and fast draw always yielded the ring for me.
 
Vaporware

Vaporware

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@jonpanic I have the stereo matrix NewVape sells (also available on DHGate) and I like it. It does blow back and push flower out of the bowl though if you stop inhaling quickly, so consider that before buying.

Also check out PBW to clean the glass you have.
 
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jonpanic

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VaporWare said:
@jonpanic I have the stereo matrix NewVape sells (also available on DHGate) and I like it. It does blow back and push flower out of the bowl though if you stop inhaling quickly, so consider that before buying.

Also check out PBW to clean the glass you have.
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PBW is a genius idea! And I can pick that up local, thanks for the heads up!

The stereo matrix does seem to be really popular, my matrix sidecar has a similar issue with blowback. Do you find it has enough volume to give you a satisfying hit?

Edit: I've also been considering this one, a stereo matrix straight tube:

https://www.dhgate.com/product/whol...5767640.html?skuid=561608429620019200#ctabBox
 
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YaMon

YaMon

Vaping since 2010
@jonpanic have you let your rig soak with a good amount of Iso and kosher salt with a shake ever now and then? I find it helps to run really hot water through the piece until it's warm before I drain it and add the Iso and salt. If it's glass you should be able to clean it perfectly with no residue.
 
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jonpanic

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YaMon said:
@jonpanic have you let your rig soak with a good amount of Iso and kosher salt with a shake ever now and then? I find it helps to run really hot water through the piece until it's warm before I drain it and add the Iso and salt. If it's glass you should be able to clean it perfectly with no residue.
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I've soaked it in iso and salt but I'll give it another good soak, maybe overnight and let you know if it comes any cleaner. As a Flowerpot Evangelist, do you have any good glass suggestions? Thanks!
 
invertedisdead

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
jonpanic said:
I've soaked it in iso and salt but I'll give it another good soak, maybe overnight and let you know if it comes any cleaner. As a Flowerpot Evangelist, do you have any good glass suggestions? Thanks!
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Warm ISO works much quicker as a solvent.

You can float a baggie of some ISO in hot water; or I just zap it in the microwave for a few seconds (no metal please!)
 
YaMon

YaMon

Vaping since 2010
jonpanic said:
do you have any good glass suggestions?
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I favor the NV 12.5" Stereo Matrix with an ash catcher, but every different rig changes the FP experience so try what you can.. speaking of cans, I like the can on that piece as I am able to see it while drawing so I may gauge the size of the hit
 
JackF8

JackF8

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NewVape710 said:
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm glad people like the new weedEater design. The idea of a flower centric Flowerpot head design was inspired right here on FC. Making these parts is a real dream come true for me. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to express my 2 biggest passions weed, and machining.

Similar to it's older brother (showerhead) the weedEater is 20mm coil independent and lighter. The only difference in the diffuser is the 19th hole is added back. The vrod head and the weedeater nuts are interchangeable. The weedEater does not have the machined ramp in the bottom of the head. You can absolutely add a dab to the top of the nail in a pinch. @emmdeemo we have to save something for next week.
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Hello NewVape,

Thanks for designing this, I already purchased one and looking forward to using it.

I bought the vrod and shower head at the same time more than a year ago. I mastered the technique on the vrod and, as good as it is, I always felt the shower head still had a slight edge over the vrod for flower only. I’m really looking forward to this new design and think it may be even better than the shower head because of the new diffuser.

Also, I like how you made the vrod head and weed eater nut interchangeable. I believe this means that those who already own a vrod and don’t want to spend as much on the weed eater only need to buy the weed eater nut for $25, is this correct? If so, then it’s not a bad deal at all.

I see there are some out there who are not too thrilled about having to change back &forth between the vrod head (for dabbing/teasing) and the weed eater nut. One idea I have: I think it would be great if the vrod head could screw directly in top of the weed eater nut. This would make it a little easier to switch back & forth between the two. it would require a redesign of both the vrod head and weedeater nut.

Or another idea: instead of screwing two pieces together, I was wondering if it’s feasible to make the vrod head and weedeater nut magnetic so it can simply “snap” on top of the weed eater nut. I’m thinking of something similar to the MagSafe adapters from Apple that were used on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Probably it would require moving away from titanium, or using a titanium alloy.

To me, the perfect scenario would be to have the vrod head, weedeater nut, and diffuser all be magnetic and “snap” together without having to screw anything. Also would be great to have magnetic dabbers that “snap” to the carb cap, and magnetic posts for the pan head/shovel head bowls. This would completely eliminate the need to screw anything together.

Here’s to the lazy ones...
 
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Cannabis-Hardware-Ed

Cannabis-Hardware-Ed

Seeking Higher Ground
Manufacturer
Hello @JackF8 thank you for the suggestion. I'm a big fan of rare earth magnets. I'd have to be convinced that magnets are safe to have in the vapor path. We've worked real hard to only use grade 2 titanium in the flowerpot vapor trail. From the heat post to the double weave screen all metal in the flowerpot vapor path is certified grade 2 titanium. There are dozen's of different grades of titanium but grade 2 is the only one that is lead free. One way to test if something's titanium or not is to see if it's magnetic.

I added a comparison video of the weedEater vers Vrod and spell checked the blog post thanks @Stu
https://www.newvape.com/blog/post/flowerpot-weedeater/

At this point I really don't see any reason for someone to purchase the weedEater head if they already have the vrod or showerhead and there intentions are to only use flower. It is quite a bit smaller and lighter. Only time will tell if the weedEater is a worthy replacment for the showerhead. Currently there are no plans to discontinue anything flowerpot related.

 
Zangano Cruel

Zangano Cruel

IG zan.cru (code) zancru (5% NV checkout discount)
crownroyaldaddy said:
Weedeater looks awesome. If i didnt already have the SH i would definitely by one.

I still may buy one lol
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ssssshhhhh, easy, easy, let VAS get you...... :rofl:
easy, easy...., no matter how much you fight it, the Weed Eater will be peasy :nod: :mental: :tup:
Obey VAS....
Stat vaped.

jonpanic said:
I'm doing all kind of mental gymnastics to prevent myself from ordering one.
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I'd be really careful with PBW for cleaning glass.
If it's bad quality boro, or was bad annealed, like happened to some cheapo of my chinese rigs.
A too concentrated PBW solution, dripped on the outside of a nice rig, and ate, made a raw line on the shiny part of the glass outside :(
Use with caution.
It will eat all organic I believe.
It will dissolve a cork with given time.
 
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Cannabis-Hardware-Ed

Cannabis-Hardware-Ed

Seeking Higher Ground
Manufacturer
@Zangano Cruel I use 3 tablespoons of hot alcohol and salt (as an abrasive) plug openings with paper towels and shake for 60 sec. Next very important rinse with very hot tap water and finish with dove dish washing soap. The hotter the alcohol the better. Be extremely careful when you heat up the alcohol. I find it important to quickly rinse the salt and alcohol with hot water. If cool water is used to rinse after the alcohol the oils will stick back to the glass and not come clean.
 
Vaporware

Vaporware

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I only suggested PBW to take care of a piece in such bad shape he wanted to just replace it, but I should have noted that if it has any paint or decals on it, those could be stripped much faster than they might with iso. I hadn’t heard about it being an issue on glass itself though.

I know it can potentially leave annoying streaks, but I’m pretty sure those are fixable. Are we sure the glass itself (even low quality glass) can actually be damaged by PBW?
 
Vaporware

Vaporware

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The “in a pinch” part is the key. The WeedEater is still a hot chunk of machined Titanium, so you can certainly stick a dab on it, but it’s specifically made just for flower and that dabbing ability is more of an accident - an inherent property of this type of heater - than a designed feature.

A lot of it would probably run down into the holes and require cleaning sooner than the ShowerHead or VRod, but technically it would work.
 
muunch

muunch

hotboxing the cockpit
Not sure when mine will land, but I'll give reports ASAP. Not so keen on trying a "dab" on it but may try it just for the hell of it... certainly will NOT be a regular thing, as it's going to make a mess and probably impart some taste until the entire head gets cleaned...

I don't currently have any other Flowerpot revs., but I have used all of them thus far, so I think I can give a decent comparison, albeit not "head-to-head"
 
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