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TigoleBitties

TigoleBitties

Big and Bouncy
sickmanfraud said:
wood bowls and stems are great.

Until you have a "combustion event".

I ruined the finish of my CL wood stem when I was getting the combustion stink out.
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Ah man, that sucks. I've never tried the wood bowl at a temp over 4.5 on the dial as I never want to risk that.
sickmanfraud said:
BTW, @TigoleBitties did you ever make your Couch log "portable" via powerbanks?
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I did! The powerbank I'm using is a little bulky but it works and I like the extra battery. Turns out that for me, it runs well with a 5V USB-A cable rated for 2A and I keep the dial at 10 on the temp controller. For me this is comparable to a temp on the dial with the wall plug of around 4ish. With a 20000mah powerbank I could run the CL for probably over 2 hours.
 
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sickmanfraud

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TigoleBitties said:
The powerbank I'm using is a little bulky but it works and I like the extra battery. Turns out that for me, it runs well with a 5V USB-A cable rated for 2A and I keep the dial at 10 on the temp controller. For me this is comparable to a temp on the dial with the wall plug of around 4ish. With a 20000mah powerbank I could run the CL for probably over 2 hours.
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Is it safe to use cables to limit the voltage to "turn down the heat"?

Thanks to a suggestion by Chris I got one of these https://edstnt.com/products/woodscents-traveling-light-controller

It works. I am waiting for an extension for the cables. You don't use the temperature controller, The temp is controlled by the dimmer switch.
 
TigoleBitties

TigoleBitties

Big and Bouncy
sickmanfraud said:
Is it safe to use cables to limit the voltage to "turn down the heat"?

Thanks to a suggestion by Chris I got one of these https://edstnt.com/products/woodscents-traveling-light-controller

It works. I am waiting for an extension for the cables. You don't use the temperature controller, The temp is controlled by the dimmer switch.
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Yeah, I got one of those too and it also works. Since I discovered I can get the CL hot enough with 5V USB-A and its original temp controller, I decided not to use the USB-C Ed's cable solution since I only needed that full range if I'm doing concentrates using a battery which doesn't really happen much at all.

It's not so much the USB-A cable that's "turning down the heat", it's more that the USB-A specification doesn't go past 5V, 2A or maybe 3A on some units = 10W-15W which is a very safe range for CL.
 
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sickmanfraud

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I bought a used Couch Log a few months ago and a new Couch Log XL recently.

Did anyone else try their XL and Original CL on the same temperature controller?

My original temperature controller is dead.

I decided I wanted to use my original Couch Log with my new Padouk temperature controller and I was surprised that the XL uses a lower number on the dial than my Grenadill Couch log.

@Chris@420Eng told me that the XL uses more power than an original Couch Log so I am a bit confused.
 
Razhumikin

Razhumikin

Well-Known Member
sickmanfraud said:
I bought a used Couch Log a few months ago and a new Couch Log XL recently.

Did anyone else try their XL and Original CL on the same temperature controller?

My original temperature controller is dead.

I decided I wanted to use my original Couch Log with my new Padouk temperature controller and I was surprised that the XL uses a lower number on the dial than my Grenadill Couch log.

@Chris@420Eng told me that the XL uses more power than an original Couch Log so I am a bit confused.
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I use the same temp controller for each of them, my xl uses a slightly higher number than my grenadill cl but a lot less than my og oak couchlog.
 
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RedZep

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I imagine the 18mm version would be more uncomfortable on a J-hook, due to the extra heat calories.
 
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Vehmic

Vehmic

Bogwood Ent
CanikUser19 said:
How so Grasshopper?
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Way clearer flavor than my Anvil on the same glass, somehow hits even harder, though for sure using more flower. For clarity's sake I never ride the line, and tend to shoot for a lighter roast. I will say the vapor is crazy smooth and the wide open airflow is perfect for my recycler. Currently running on the recommended setting of 3, without good cause I don't plan to change it as it's so easy to use right now. Also just using the wooden bowl right now, it's massive to me.
 
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Pcloudy

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Here is a quick write up with pictures on replacing the temp controller board.
Step 1: Wiggle top off very carefully
https://imgur.com/NdEzFDz
Step 2: Remove oring and the two screws with a t10 bit and pay attention to the orientation of the dimmer in regards to the dash
https://imgur.com/U1wFhE8
https://imgur.com/hyOnY7J
https://imgur.com/5e2Nay2
Step 3: Push the dimmer control through the plastic to expose the solder points
https://imgur.com/prg1OeG
Step 4: Put new board and dimmer control in place and solder it back (easier said than done for someone like me with little experience and no flux)
https://imgur.com/3kdPNAi
Step 5: Re-assemble in reverse order while making sure your marks line up properly (I also tested with a meter and the couch log before putting it all back together)
Step 6: Go back to enjoying your couch log.
 
CanikUser19

CanikUser19

Trenchtown Rock
Vehmic said:
Way clearer flavor than my Anvil on the same glass, somehow hits even harder, though for sure using more flower. For clarity's sake I never ride the line, and tend to shoot for a lighter roast. I will say the vapor is crazy smooth and the wide open airflow is perfect for my recycler. Currently running on the recommended setting of 3, without good cause I don't plan to change it as it's so easy to use right now. Also just using the wooden bowl right now, it's massive to me.
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Did you go for the XL first, or do you have the OG CouchLog as well?
 
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