E-Nano from Epickai

[ACE OF VAPE]

Similar, which is exactly why I asked Andy to give us a little more info on it, just curious about:

• overall safety
• what type of ceramics are we talking about? There is no branding on the Nano cartridge.
• why he went with ceramic and not a SS cartridge like below?

The E-Nano uses the same type of ceramic as the SSV, LSV, Vapor Bro’s Etc. It is designed to deliver 15-Watts at 120v. The dimmer is rated for 150 watts and is currently in use in hundreds-of-thousand if not millions of electrical devices. I went with a ceramic heater because it fit my design requirements, is certified Rohs compliant and they have stood the test of time, having been used in thousands of Vapes for many years. They have an extremely low failure rate which is why most vape companies that use them warranty them for so long. As far as overall saftey, treat it with the same respect you would treat any device you plug into 120v current.

 

[treecityrnd]

The E-Nano uses the same type of ceramic as the SSV, LSV,...

Which is exactly why I sold my LSV and purchased an EV2 in the January super sale. The glass heat shield is slightly different, but still 18mm all GonG and works with all my 7th Floor glass. Love it!

What's everyone's verdict on these? With the glass stems and temperature they seem to be a step up from other log vapes.

I consider the Nano to be a miniEV2. All the benifits of the ceramic heating cartridge in a super efficient log port/stem system. Glass stems are nothing new but Andy's 18mm GonG stems are a step up IMO. Most resistors will give out well before they can reach the temps of the ceramic cartridge. But as others have noted, that can cause combustion if not careful. The durability of the permanent power cable compared to the plugs of other log vapes will be something that only longitudinal data will be able to answer. We know other plug-in logs have been out in the wild functioning for 10+ years...

I went with a ceramic heater because it fit my design requirements, is certified Rohs compliant and they have stood the test of time, having been used in thousands of Vapes for many years. They have an extremely low failure rate which is why most vape companies that use them warranty them for so long.

Thanks Andy, exactly what I wanted to hear. I completely agree, there's a reason ceramics have been used in vapes (and medical equipment, knives, ballistics, and space shuttles) for decades. An archaeologist usually finds ceramic pieces at a dig site because they last 100s of years.

Thanks for all the info.
Vape On!

 

[kingofnull]

Andy, is it at all possible to make a stem for the Nano that works similar to the EV-2 with the basket and cap? I was talking to my buddy last night and he's had a couple combustion experiences because a bit of flower fell on the heater screen and burnt. I've had this happen once, but only when using higher temps for concentrates. Up to 6.5 I don't think there is any risk of combustion unless you overpack the stem or your herb is really dry.

Haven't run into this specific issue yet, mind you I only use the GonG inverted. In fact the only combustion incidents have been my own fault. Ime, anything past 7 CAN cause combustion, but as long as you aren't trying to push your bowl too far you should be okay.

 

[natural farmer]

The Nano is a ceramic cartridge heater, nothing like the HI or UD (or CRZ, that was a ceramic disk around the port).

Oups... My bad... Had not read that post careful enough I guess... And I got the impression from a couple of posts in this thread that it was a resistor as well. Anyway, is there some advantage to this cartridge element vs a resistor? Resistor logs are also in the market for years and are supposed to have extremely low failure rates, aren't they? As for the higher temps and ability to hold them better... Is it really important for a log vape? I myself prefer not to have to mind about possible combustion as the temps drop fast with the Pod using a hard enough draw through glass pieces rather than being cautious all the time, especially when it is handled by n00b friends... If I give the Nano to a friend won't it be easier for him/her to cross the thin line?

 

[toros23]

If I give the Nano to a friend won't it be easier for him/her to cross the thin line?

I really don't think you have anything to worry about if you follow everyone's advice. At the beginning of January I shared my beta E-Nano with three long-time combusters for an entire week of daily/nightly use and they never accidentally combusted. They had never vaped in their life and this was with a beta unit which runs hotter than the production units.

Just don't load too much, make sure you have plenty of airflow and you and your friends will be just fine. Oh, and don't turn dial up too much.

 

[vorrange]

Which is exactly why I sold my LSV and purchased an EV2 in the January super sale. The glass heat shield is slightly different, but still 18mm all GonG and works with all my 7th Floor glass. Love it!


I consider the Nano to be a miniEV2. All the benifits of the ceramic heating cartridge in a super efficient log port/stem system. Glass stems are nothing new but Andy's 18mm GonG stems are a step up IMO. Most resistors will give out well before they can reach the temps of the ceramic cartridge. But as others have noted, that can cause combustion if not careful. The durability of the permanent power cable compared to the plugs of other log vapes will be something that only longitudinal data will be able to answer. We know other plug-in logs have been out in the wild functioning for 10+ years...

Thanks Andy, exactly what I wanted to hear. I completely agree, there's a reason ceramics have been used in vapes (and medical equipment, knives, ballistics, and space shuttles) for decades. An archaeologist usually finds ceramic pieces at a dig site because they last 100s of years.

Thanks for all the info.
Vape On!

Do you find the LSV is replaced my the EV2 in taste as well? I was under the impression that the air path is a bit different but i'm problably wrong. Is it glass+ceramic only?

 

[kingofnull]

I myself prefer not to have to mind about possible combustion as the temps drop fast with the Pod using a hard enough draw through glass pieces rather than being cautious all the time, especially when it is handled by n00b friends... If I give the Nano to a friend won't it be easier for him/her to cross the thin line?

In the entire time I've had my E-Nano, I've only combusted twice and both times were my own fault. I was trying to take my bowls too far in both instances. The first time was pretty much a test to see how long I could keep hitting >.1. The second time I just plum forgot to empty my stem and reload, so I ended up hitting an already taxed and extremely dry load of ABV.

Like vorrange said, as long as you follow good vaping procedure you shouldn't run into issues.

I'm sure with a VVPS any log can combust. We've definitely seen that with the HI.

 

[stickstones]

The E-Nano uses the same type of ceramic as the SSV, LSV, Vapor Bro’s Etc. It is designed to deliver 15-Watts at 120v. The dimmer is rated for 150 watts and is currently in use in hundreds-of-thousand if not millions of electrical devices. I went with a ceramic heater because it fit my design requirements, is certified Rohs compliant and they have stood the test of time, having been used in thousands of Vapes for many years. They have an extremely low failure rate which is why most vape companies that use them warranty them for so long. As far as overall saftey, treat it with the same respect you would treat any device you plug into 120v current.

Thanks Ace...I'm curious about a couple of things, if you have time to answer.

1 -- Both the ceramic and the resistor elements have been around long enough to prove their durability. Did you find the ceramic to heat the steel better? Is it much more expensive?

2 -- What led to your decision to use SS to encase the heating element instead of glass? I'm thinking cost and durability, but I wonder if you found/think glass would or wouldn't transfer heat as well as the SS.

Thanks, and I'm stoked to see another log vape entry with great innovations...good work!

 

[newVaper420]

I have this Sears http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-portable-power-1150-with-jumpstarter-air/p-02871988000P which has an AC outlet in there. Do you think it's safe to use that to power my E-Nano? It would be great for a camping trip or something like that. :-)

Does anyone know the answer to this? I would like to use my E-Nano if I could with this.

 

[ACE OF VAPE]

Does anyone know the answer to this? I would like to use my E-Nano if I could with this.

It will work just fine. You could also use something as simple as this.http://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-inverter-adapter-charger-notebook/dp/B003Q54V88/ref=pd_cp_e_0

Thanks Ace...I'm curious about a couple of things, if you have time to answer.

1 -- Both the ceramic and the resistor elements have been around long enough to prove their durability. Did you find the ceramic to heat the steel better? Is it much more expensive?

2 -- What led to your decision to use SS to encase the heating element instead of glass? I'm thinking cost and durability, but I wonder if you found/think glass would or wouldn't transfer heat as well as the SS.

Thanks, and I'm stoked to see another log vape entry with great innovations...good work!

1) The ceramic is 4x more expensive than the resistor, and that's after the cost of the mould. The ceramic heats up instantly and over a larger surface area than the resistor. It's designed to be a heater. The resistor is not. That's why the E-Nano heats up considerably faster than other log vapes and it's the main reason I chose a heater over a resistor.
2) The EV-2 uses glass. The E-Nano uses SS. Glass is considerably more expensive than stainless steel and makes designing a unit to hold and protect the glass much more difficult.

 

[BlazednConfused]

1) The ceramic is 4x more expensive than the resistor, and that's after the cost of the mould. The ceramic heats up instantly and over a larger surface area than the resistor. It's designed to be a heater. The resistor is not. That's why the E-Nano heats up considerably faster than other log vapes and it's the main reason I chose a heater over a resistor.
2) The EV-2 uses glass. The E-Nano uses SS. Glass is considerably more expensive than stainless steel and makes designing a unit to hold and protect the glass much more difficult.

Do you guys ship for free?

 

[momofthegoons]

Do you guys ship for free?

Per the Epicvape website:

Is shipping free to Alaska and Hawaii?

Yes, standard shipping is always free to all 50 U.S States, Express options subject to change.

 

[BlazednConfused]

Per the Epicvape website:

Thank you mom much appreciated <3

 

[EveryDayAmnesiac]

I'd been planning to buy an LSV to replace my BDV as my nightly vape in order to get the tubing and wand and all that out of play for some simple vaporbonging. Now I'm definitely more interested in this piece.... all glass stems, wpa, small company, made in USA, small and subtle, fine looking wood and the simple variable temp and the warranty.... seems like a champ and worth a little wait.

 

[BlazednConfused]

I'd been planning to buy an LSV to replace my BDV as my nightly vape in order to get the tubing and wand and all that out of play for some simple vaporbonging. Now I'm definitely more interested in this piece.... all glass stems, wpa, small company, made in USA, small and subtle, fine looking wood and the simple variable temp and the warranty.... seems like a champ and worth a little wait.

There is a wait list for this one too? -_- ugh mother...

 

[xer0]

Its only a 3-4 week wait.

 

[vape4life]

Only a few weeks for stock bro.

 

[BlazednConfused]

Only a few weeks for stock bro.

They are all on a wait list -_- Shitty thing is I'd have to give him my money for a month before I could even enjoy it? That really blows. I'll probably go with a lost dog or something idk.

 

[kingofnull]

vaped a friend tonight. He noted how good the vapor tasted and how smooth it was. He also mentioned that if I hadn't told him the E-Nano was a vape, he would've never know.

 

[shredhead]

They are all on a wait list -_- Shitty thing is I'd have to give him my money for a month before I could even enjoy it? That really blows. I'll probably go with a lost dog or something idk.

It's a brand new product man. That's what you get on this site. These are the industry standards in here! Of course we are all gunna want them and test them out! No one else in the world gets the privileges we get with vaporizing. 3-4 weeks is nothing compared to never evening knowing about this vape and many others if you weren't on this amazing forum.

 

[kingofnull]

They are all on a wait list -_- Shitty thing is I'd have to give him my money for a month before I could even enjoy it? That really blows. I'll probably go with a lost dog or something idk.

It's a brand new product man. That's what you get on this site. These are the industry standards in here! Of course we are all gunna want them and test them out! No one else in the world gets the privileges we get with vaporizing. 3-4 weeks is nothing compared to never evening knowing about this vape and many others if you weren't on this amazing forum.

I was a beta tester and I had to wait over a month after paying. I was pretty displeased at the time, but honestly BlazedNConfused, it was worth it.

And think about it this way - you could be waiting a month for the E-Nano, or six months to a year or more for an HI.

 

[BlazednConfused]

I was a beta tester and I had to wait over a month after paying. I was pretty displeased at the time, but honestly BlazedNConfused, it was worth it.

And think about it this way - you could be waiting a month for the E-Nano, or six months to a year or more for an HI.

Trust me, I want the nano, I really do its my first pick. I just can't wait till march, I dont see the ascent being more than $300 and the underdog can be in my hands in 1 to 2 days. I like the glass mouthpiece but from what I've heard it isn't the only one sporting that feature. Ugh this is terrible

 

[Ed's TnT]

I was a beta tester and I had to wait over a month after paying. I was pretty displeased at the time, but honestly BlazedNConfused, it was worth it.

And think about it this way - you could be waiting a month for the E-Nano, or six months to a year or more for an HI.

March is not that far off really and just what King said, its worth it!

 

[RUDE BOY]

Hey Ed's tnt , are you thinking of making stems for these. Ive had one of your toke n tote for a few
years now , now I only use the Dug out to carry my herb and a poker. love your work.

 

[max]

He also mentioned that if I hadn't told him the E-Nano was a vape, he would've never know.

So he thought he was getting smoke? Must have been a huge hit. Even then......

Ugh this is terrible

No, this is a one man log vape factory recovering from a more successful than anticipated initial launch. If you can't wait buy something else, but 3 bitchin' posts about it are enough.