Okay people I have heard back from George last night and this morning. I have put together a basket and am keen to order very soon, I am just trying to clarify a few things which Im still not 100% clear on after a few exchanges with George.
I asked him about exactly what is necessary and best out of all the options to connect the omnivap and vapcap to a bubbler or water pipe. I have already ordered the D020-D 9 inch bubbler from dhgate.
It has an 18 mm joint, which will work with my xl herborizer directly. I originally chose this bubbler for the lotus, as I have a glass 18 to 14 mm adaptor.
Basically George suggested I could have the omnivap with an 18 mm VonG vody instead of titanium. However I would like to have the titanium as it wont always be used through water.
The other options are the separate VonG which comes in 14, 18 mm and the stem (which I figure must also come in 18 mm although that is not specified on the site, but I think that is what George has offfered me so it must do).
Otherwise, I believe that the "fat mouthpiece" can be used to attach the vapcap to a 14 mm bubbler. I asked him if this would be a cheaper option than the VonG which is a good bit extra at $35. But he hasn't yet clarified whether the fat moithpiece will fit on the omnivap in place of the metal one. If it did, then it could be attached to the 18 to 14 mm joint converter, as a cheaper option.
I also expressed that I would want some extra moithpieces for friends for hygiene sake (I'm OCD about hygiene and need to be!)
George has kindly offered to include any extra fat mouthpieces I require at no cost.
So one of my questions is: will the at mouthpiece fit on the omnivap and is it easy enough to remove the metal one first? Then I could use it with a friend by swapping them around each go.
And in general, what do you think is the best way to attach the vapcap and omnivap to a glass bubbler? With a 14 mm VonG (and joint adaptor if necessary )or an 18 mm VonG? Or the fat mouthpiece, also 14 mm (again with joint reducer for 18 mm bubbler)?
I ask because, at Vriptech, who really know their stuff vapor wise, they swear by 14 mm for vapor flow, and they are all about the largest inhalations possible, when desired. I have no experience here, with different glass pieces and dimensions etc, for vapor production.
And it may be different for different vaporizers.
So I wondered if denser, larger hits might be more achievable through a water pipe, by running the vapcap through a 14 mm VonG (or fat mouthpiece) and joint converter?
Or would straight 18 mm VonG work best with this vaporizer, providing less draw resistance perhaps, for easier and larger hits when desired?
What is your experience with this anybody please?
And if adding the VonG to my cart is the way to go, would you reccommend the short VonG or the stem? I would think the short VonG would be easier, but would you need to remove the metal moutpiece first or could you just attach the omnivap to the VonG with the metal mouthpiece still on it? I guess it would be quicker and easier to remove the rubber mouthpiece from the vapcap OG to place in the VonG.
That is my main query. Otherwise, I have included some hemp fiber after Squiby suggested it to me as a way to trap particulates (bearing in mind that in my case, some of those particilates could be bug parts). But I would hope that the vapcaps wouldnt allow much if any particulates through, maybe Squibly was maknig that suggestion in more case I went for the lotus at the time. This is not a concern right now though.
Apart from that, there is the question of which lighter to go for out of the triple or the quad, the quad being an extra $5. What is your experience? I am leaning towards one of each right now.
As far as using the vapcaps goes, the only bit I think may be awkward for me is actually twisting the vaporizer around while heating as I have serious problems with my hands and forearms due to infections (tendonitis and repetitive strain injury), so it makes sense that the quad lighter, with a shorter heating time, might be useful for me.
But if you think the quad lighter is superior in general then I may just get 2 of those so my mum also has that lighter for the vapcap. Maybe noise is a factor when it comes to stealth in public, if the quad torch is louder?
I think those are all my questions. I have also added 2 of the magnets which seem to be a great idea for avoiding burnt fingers. The dynastash looks good but I think I can make do without to keep costs down to afford the VonG.
And I do like magnets, we use them at home (neodynium) for pain relief and injuries they are great!
Separately:
I am actually having a 5 week break from vaporizing right now to take a course of homeopathy to treat 4 major infections, Lyme included. When I take homeopathy it causes excessive mucus production in my respiratory system as biofilm is broken up. Excessive mucus production is my main troublesome symptom. Every time I eat food, I have to spend an hour afterwards managing heavy lung congestion with supplements, inhalers and a 45 minute steam inhalation with peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus, hacking a ton of mucus out of my lungs and sinuses. The steam especially the peppemint oil, is excruciatingly painful ("no pain, no gain") and completely exhausting, but it just has rto be done, after every meal or life becomes unlivable very quickly and could be fatal due to choking on the mucus build up, unable to breathe or do anything.
I could never eat food, and then go out, or go to bed or do anything without going through this hour long rotuine first. And the real killer is that I also must perform this routine after I vaporize. I am actually allergic to weed, but to go without is to go crazy! I get dangerously depressed, and I still enjoy the weed so much, but much more so at times when my infections are under control and symptoms are more easily managed. I am currently working towards that. The weed does still benefit my oberall health and keeps me sane. It supports all bodily systems and is great for Lyme disease. You cant imagine how desparate I am to get past these issues!
So for me to eat a meal, i must perform the steam routine, then if I vaporize at some point, I couldnt eat again until I have done another steam inhalation. Then after I have had my dinner, I will have to do it again. Then if I vaporize again, I will either have to do another steam before going to bed, or else have to do it first thing the next day, taking a good hour from when I get up and leaving me knackered for the day. And whether I vaporize or not, I spend another good few hours throughout the day and night managing these symptoms clearing mucus on a highly restricted diet. My life literally revolves around managing these symptoms and I have experiemented and refined my methods over a decade.
You can see how it kills me, and the mental strength required. Not looking for any sympathy I swear, just giving an insight into my crazy life!
So when I am taking a course of homeopathy it is impossible for me to vaporize for over a month, but this does help conserve my weed thoughout the year. Only 2 1/2 weeks to go now!
Last night though, I boiled up some leaves. Not even proper sugar leaves, kind of in between sugar leaves and trim with very few trichomes. I brought 2 grams of leaves to the boil, added coconut oil and sunflower lecithin for extraction, and simmered for 40 minutes and let steep for an hour. And it was pretty strong so that easy method does work for low potency leaves. I will get another cup out of it today as well.
Right so sorry to go on people. Thank you all so much for your helpfulness and kindness and for all being so open minded and non judgemental. And any advice on the vapcap order will be very appreciated.