Greetings!
It has been a while again, but I do try to keep up with this forum and it does still move quite quickly.
As I'm sure you have seen we have updated our VonG and it will be released for sale tomorrow.
Here are are a few close up pictures so you can better see the detail we have added in this iteration.
It may not seem like much, but we really did put some thought and effort into this revision as it has been some time since we last updated the VonG. I really did like the NonaVonG especially the incorporation of the 9 sides, so as you examine this new HydraVonG you may find there are some fun geometries and sequences embedded into the design.
In addition to the geometric modifications you may notice a few other changes. I'll go through a few of them just because it is fun and it helps to show what we changed and why.
The airport has been modified in several ways.
First, we offset it in the bore to help induce a more uni-directional turbulence.
Second we utilized the thickness of the wood to include a taper which helps accelerate the flow.
Third, we made the opening less round.
This is where the real fun begins as it imparts several additional characteristics.
First, the length allows for another means of air/vapor ratio adjustment. So now instead of rolling or tapping the finger to modulate, one can slide the finger along the length to adjust.
Second, since there is more surface area as well as the above mentioned taper this new design functions more like a solid state regulator or balancing valve.
In other words the greater the pressure differential and therefore air velocity through the air port the greater resistance to flow which translates to a greater pressure differential across the extraction chamber.
This means it is possible to get vapor production under full draw conditions with the airport unobstructed similar to other devices with the airport partially blocked.
So try using this with no obstruction of the air port and draw as if it were. I think you might find it works differently and possibly better than expected.
Finally, the texture of the device is much different. Not only more grip to assist with removal if it gets a bit tight in the fitting, but a design with an almost autorotation feel to it.
I hope you enjoy the new design.
Cheers,
George