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Herr_Dampf

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No clue if I was just lucky or if they stepped up their game. I just orderd last week and a few days later, Kathy informed me before shipping that the description states the wrong size (another 14 instead of 18) and asked me what to do about it. I requested another piece instead that was a few bucks more, she switched it out for free. At least thats what she messaged me, I will report when the package arrives. ;)
 
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Mister G

Mister G

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SavageCore said:
Yeah my 10 arm perc arrived and it was 14mm not the 18mm I was told. Couldn't get a refund, sadly, but Kathy is sending adapter and a 18mm bowl.

Fantastic piece though. Hits are so smooth now.
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I have this piece too, it purrrrrrs like a kitten....:tup: uses very little water too...
 
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SavageCore said:
How are you filling it? Where abouts do you let the water get up to by the percs?
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I fill from the stem and take a drag which pulls the water up through the honeycomb into the chamber with the 10arm perc. In the honeycomb section there is usually water above and below the comb and in the arm chamber there's a few inches, I don't have it in front of me so using memory, if water hits my lips from a pull then I pour some water out the top.
 
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Mister G said:
I fill from the stem and take a drag which pulls the water up through the honeycomb into the chamber with the 10arm perc. In the honeycomb section there is usually water above and below the comb and in the arm chamber there's a few inches, I don't have it in front of me so using memory, if water hits my lips from a pull then I pour some water out the top.
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Cheers.

I just tried this method of filling yesterday haha

This is the first time I've owned a multi chamber piece of glass so wasn't too sure how to go about it, glad I seem to be on the right track.
 
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On DH gate, they have this piece that intrigues me, a knock-off of the Helix pipe which uses venturi effect with carb jets to cool the smoke and create a really cool vortex effect as you inhale - see pics and video below. This one on DHgate could be the real thing unbranded (real ones come from China too, I've heard) or a cheap knockoff, no way of knowing.

I'm just curious about how this would work with vapor and what you would need to do to connect it to a water tool or direct to a vaporizer, it has a 14.4mm joint.

This china version is $33 bucks shipped (shipping cost as much as the pipe), while the real Helix pipes sell in the US at GravLabs for $187.

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oli

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Mister G said:
On DH gate, they have this piece that intrigues me, a knock-off of the Helix pipe which uses venturi effect with carb jets to cool the smoke and create a really cool vortex effect as you inhale - see pics and video below. This one on DHgate could be the real thing unbranded (real ones come from China too, I've heard) or a cheap knockoff, no way of knowing.

I'm just curious about how this would work with vapor and what you would need to do to connect it to a water tool or direct to a vaporizer, it has a 14.4mm joint.

This china version is $33 bucks shipped (shipping cost as much as the pipe), while the real Helix pipes sell in the US at GravLabs for $187.

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Usage video of the real Helix Pipe:

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What a gorgeous action love it! :clap: bar the combustion :shrug:
 
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Cool - the water tool part of the Jet Flash looks like you can feed it a vaporizer a lot more easily than the Helix with that female joint. Always finding new and interesting stuff around here. The vortex on these things is probably purely cosmetic (edit: I realize it probably does cool down smoke/vapor), unlike the function of a recycling WT, but it's pretty good eye candy, imagine one of these on the mouthpiece of a recycler :hmm:...

Edit: Poking around some more on the Intertubes, I found out the Jet Flash is considered a RipOff by the Helix inventor who seems royally pissed at them. Also, by more closely examining the pictures, I think the DHgate Helix pipe is probably the real thing made at the same factory as the Helix and they sell them out the side door. :evil: Helix is supposed to be higher quality glass construction.

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The Jet Flash is another version, seen it for 85 dollars.
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Herr_Dampf

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Vdabber said:
So my solo is coming today so I'm looking to get a piece to use only with my solo. I'm debating between the d020 or this one
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1619310341.html

Which do you guys suggest? I know the d020 is a piece that everyone likes, all should I just go with it? :uhoh:
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You can get the D020 now, wait for me to get the honeycomb and decide after a little video ;)

So much glass incoming, I have to get a display cabinet...

Mister G said:
Edit: Poking around some more on the Intertubes, I found out the Jet Flash is considered a RipOff by the Helix inventor who seems royally pissed at them. Also, by more closely examining the pictures, I think the DHgate Helix pipe is probably the real thing made at the same factory as the Helix and they sell them out the side door. :evil: Helix is supposed to be higher quality glass construction.
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No clue, I never tried either. The handle/WT part on the Jet Flash seems more functional to me, especially for vaporizers.
 
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Which do you guys suggest? I know the d020 is a piece that everyone likes, all should I just go with it? :uhoh:
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I'd go with the d020. It has less drag and is easier to judge your draw speed.

Unless you have a sensitive throat/lungs and need the extra diffusion, then the honeycomb.
 
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Tweak said:
I'd go with the d020. It has less drag and is easier to judge your draw speed.

Unless you have a sensitive throat/lungs and need the extra diffusion, then the honeycomb.
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Well I have a honeycomb and I don't care for it but that's because the can is to small, so I was thinking that piece might be a better.
But now that I've used my solo I think it's drag will be better, D020 it is. :tup:
 
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SavageCore said:
Yeah my 10 arm perc arrived and it was 14mm not the 18mm I was told. Couldn't get a refund, sadly, but Kathy is sending adapter and a 18mm bowl.

Fantastic piece though. Hits are so smooth now.
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hey SavageCore, does the hc on the 10 arm perc cause any level of noticeable drag?
 
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Vdabber said:
So my solo is coming today so I'm looking to get a piece to use only with my solo. I'm debating between the d020 or this one
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1619310341.html

Which do you guys suggest? I know the d020 is a piece that everyone likes, all should I just go with it? :uhoh:
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I have em both and they are both equally great little pieces.Why not get both?:shrug: Being both are small they pair well w/Solo (my vape of choice) and I guess if I had to go for my favorite of the 2 it would be the Dh gate d020 piece, I like the fact the intake is center and weight of vape and rig are neatly balanced.

The inline>H/C sits well and doesnt tip over but the vape is out in front and if not careful it could tip but I havent experienced it so far. IMO both are great but if the pocket is short on $$ then the d020 would be even a better choice due to its price and popularity.
 
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Well apparently aliexpress won't send to Washington so that sucks. I didn't want to wait a month so I didn't want to order from dhgate.
Now I don't know what I should do, any other places to order a d020?
 
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