OyVape

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Hi Nano-peeps,

I have a walnut Aromazap log vape that's been going strong for several years. Is there anyone who's had experience with both that vape & the Nano who could tell me what the difference might be? Would the Nano be a significant upgrade to my Zap? If I had a VVPS for my Zap, would it be essentially equal?
 

hafalump

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You can use a standard stem with silicon to make a seal. Awkward but efficient.
I used this for days before my gong arrived. The new ones are crappy any way,
maybe he is trying to source more. A hole in the market that will be filled.
 
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Bingo Bango

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Has anyone ever 'troubleshooted' their nano? I'm convinced that mine has been 'off' for a while, I can't quite nail what it is because there isn't anything glaringly obvious, but I have noticed I'm not being medicated as consistently as I was whereas my Solo has no issues regardless of product. (Also done a lot of experimenting with load sizes/basket positions, can't find that sweet spot anymore).

Now my memory's hazy but this could have started around the time I first cleaned the nano, dry/damp iso swab with a cotton bud, briefly torched the screen above the heater to remove some residue, I really don't think I could have done anything, but does anyone have any advice or similar experiences before I start bothering Andy?
 
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flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Gah, he only has 14mm ones. Could a 19mm one be commissioned without being much more expensive than the 14mm?

Could be. Obviously a question for Ed. From what I've seen he usually gets back pretty quickly. He does customs, but not sure if he is still doing nano wongs. If not 18, a 14 to 18 bushing would do the trick. They're usually pretty cheap and are a good item to have on hand.

Has anyone ever 'troubleshooted' their nano? I'm convinced that mine has been 'off' for a while, I can't quite nail what it is because there isn't anything glaringly obvious, but I have noticed I'm not being medicated as consistently as I was whereas my Solo has no issues regardless of product. (Also done a lot of experimenting with load sizes/basket positions, can't find that sweet spot anymore).

Now my memory's hazy but this could have started around the time I first cleaned the nano, dry/damp iso swab with a cotton bud, briefly torched the screen above the heater to remove some residue, I really don't think I could have done anything, but does anyone have any advice or similar experiences before I start bothering Andy?

Hmmmmm. Don't think that alcohol would cause any trouble unless you got a good bit down in there (and even then not too sure it wouldn't evap/burn off). I wouldn't be torching anything around it, though. Heat at 10 for a few minutes should burn most stuff off. I think it would be pretty odd for a nano to slowly go like this. Seems they usually go totally dead or have intermittent short issues in the dial. If this was problem your light would flicker as cord/dial is moved.

I'd suggest kicking up the heat 1/2 - 1 notch and trying from there. Ambient temp can have effect on nano. I keep my house pretty cool (cause I hate buying oil!). With thermostat on 62 or so have to adjust nano up 1/4 to 1/2 from when it is warmer out. Think this less to do with nano itself than temp of glass, screen and load itself.

Still swear by small load close for best efficiency and effect. Screen flat side up to close level (use notch on e-pic), just a little ground material in there so it is just below heater element. Think it has been a couple months, so probably about time for this link again.... @Caligula 's 2 hit extraction . A video worth watching to get the most from your nano.

DOH.. almost forgot.... another awesome nano tutorial vid from @Enchantre . Check it out here!
 

Bingo Bango

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Thank you very much for the detailed response; I'm going to slowly try and isolate each of these factors while 'testing' as much as I can.

Related, since my last post, I think I've determined that one of my stems (have 3), 'sticks' or rubs against the edge of the heater which I think may be affecting the air flow through it. Pulls definitely seem more 'airy' and there's a slight whistling sound sometimes.

I'll try and keep updating anything I try out. I did find a member through search back in November of last year mentioning something similar but they've not been online since, but I'm sure it's just a matter of fiddling around a bit more.
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Thank you very much for the detailed response; I'm going to slowly try and isolate each of these factors while 'testing' as much as I can.

Related, since my last post, I think I've determined that one of my stems (have 3), 'sticks' or rubs against the edge of the heater which I think may be affecting the air flow through it. Pulls definitely seem more 'airy' and there's a slight whistling sound sometimes.

I'll try and keep updating anything I try out. I did find a member through search back in November of last year mentioning something similar but they've not been online since, but I'm sure it's just a matter of fiddling around a bit more.

Not sure what you mean... there is not a good seal of glass to heater on one of your stems? Haven't encountered this myself, but could see where that would be a problem. Nano isn't really the kind of vape you want to add much outside fresh air into the flow. As long as it "seats" on the ridge of heater element all the way around, I'd think it would be good. Whistling probably isn't a good sign, though.

Keep playing with it. Nano is a great vape right out of the box first time you use it. It is very simple. But with a little practice and some easy tweaks (all found here in this awesome thread), it really shines!

One other thing I thought of that can lead to reduced results. Make sure your screen is clean. Not just so you can see through it, but clean it up like new with some ISO. Doesn't seem like a cruddy screen you can still see through would make much difference, but IME it does. A quick clean can be done by cranking heat to 10, letting it warm up for few minutes, and doing dry hits. If you haven't cleaned for a while it will usually give a nice reclaim hit or two. Works best if you give it a good hard blow while still hot, or pop it out when it cools and hit it with an old toothbrush to knock off any remaining residue. Could do same with a torch, too. Still not as good as ISO clean, but if this is the problem you'd probably see some improvement. Cruddy GonGs or stems don't seem to suffer as much, but don't usually let mine get too bad, so not sure. Goo will probably cause a bit more vapor condensation, but nothing really noticeable from what I've seen.

Also for anyone who missed it above, ambient room temp will definitely have an effect. Cooler glass, screen and load will require a bit more heat. After writing about this last night I remembered someone from last winter who thought his nano was crapping out. Turned out he lived in pretty cold climate and was vaping in the garage with only a space heater. 50 F compared to 75 F seems like a pretty big difference to the nano, not unlike it is to us if wearing shorts & a t-shirt!
 

SecureSwede

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Well I finally got my walnut today after over $40 in shipping costs...................................................:bang:

But I guess this vape is cool, much smaller than I expected so Ill have to try it out in a bit. I really hope this is as great as people say, after all this damn trouble Im really not having great first impressions.
 
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SecureSwede

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Any quick tips for a first time user? Filling amount, heat to start at, medium/fine grind etc... Anything is appreciated

My GonG is quite loose, not a snug fit at all. Is that supposed to be like that? When I mean a loose fit, I mean I can rotate it in every direction pretty easily.
 
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nihil

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@flotntoke's Guide

tl;dr version. Set dial to 6.5 - 7.0, Use the notch on your epic to set the depth of the screen (convex side towards the enano), use the shorter nub to gauge the amount of material you load, place GonG on bubbler, inhale, lift GonG and nano to clear, set GonG and nano back on bubbler.

Rotation is normal. I use Peanut Oil to lubricate my GonGs so that I can intentionally "spin them" when hitting it.
 
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Delta3DStudios

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Any quick tips for a first time user? Filling amount, heat to start at, medium/fine grind etc... Anything is appreciated

My GonG is quite loose, not a snug fit at all. Is that supposed to be like that? When I mean a loose fit, I mean I can rotate it in every direction pretty easily.

Here's a good start

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/best-of-the-e-nano-from-epicvape-thread.16631/

Be sure to nominate any other posts on this thread you think might be useful to other newbs!
 

Tweak

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Do you guys pack down your bowls? I noticed its quite easy to push out the screen from the bottom of the gong.

My technique is to let the heat/airflow pack it for me. So I hover the nano into the GonG until I start getting milk then hover there. After the first one or two hits I tamp it down and let the nano rest on top.

But when I do use a dry stem I use a top screen the packs it down.
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Here's a good start

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/best-of-the-e-nano-from-epicvape-thread.16631/

Be sure to nominate any other posts on this thread you think might be useful to other newbs!

TRIPLE LIKE this post!! Thanks @Ratchett !

Also good to check out the vids I linked further up the page. The search function works great, too!

My technique is to let the heat/airflow pack it for me. So I hover the nano into the GonG until I start getting milk then hover there. After the first one or two hits I tamp it down and let the nano rest on top.

But when I do use a dry stem I use a top screen the packs it down.

Definitely have to try this hover method soon - like in 30 seconds. I usually just do a quick, light tamp (more a few drops of my tamper on the load) right out of the gate.
 

ACE OF VAPE

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Hey everybody, it's 'SUPERBURL' week!
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Yes, the Maple on the far left has an internal light.(a special request)
 

*plainlazy*

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hi guys me again, loving the activity on this thread, its a great place to chew the fat on this great vape.

nearly two months with the e nano and Im still finding new techniques.

forgive if already mentioned, but from the last couple of days ive changed my routine with the nano.
i think this might of been mentioned before hence this technique being in the back of my brain somewhere...

but any way I set the basket screen in the gong quite far away from the heater to start, and put in a tiny but whole bud in.
so when the nano goes on top of the gong still got a couple of mm space.

nano is set to 6.5 and it stays there all night, havnt seemed to need to move the dial up or down.
take a hit.... nice cloud.
bit of a stir with the epic and the bud starts to crack open and break down.
take a hit..... thicker cloud.
after the second hit and stir the bud is completely broken up and starting to go golden.
now I use my wooden skewer to slowly push the screen closer to the heater, as the bud has broken down its got further away from the heater.
seems if do this take a hit push the screen up, the clouds last longer and seems like im vaping the bud as far as it can go. might be getting a hit or two more than leaving it alone and grinding the bud.

so for the next week or so this is my routine, until I change the next step haha.

hope this helps
one more thing does any other members think the nano is stronger dry (via stem or j hook) than via water pipe?
 

Mulehead

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one more thing does any other members think the nano is stronger dry (via stem or j hook) than via water pipe

Yes sir, and @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd steamrollers are my top choice! Love the carbabilty/control of intake!

I also use the same whole nug technique, IMO it renders the most flavor, and gives me better results than grinding. If y'all haven't tried yet give it a go, just make sure you're sitting down!

I'm digging the new exotics that are in stock right now, excellent time to pick up one of Andy's masterpieces!
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Definitely "stronger" taste dry, and would think a bit more efficient. Think this is true with most, if not all vapes (and combusting too). Dry nano is definitely flavor city! Still go lower heat and dry every time I get something new to get a feel for the flavor profile and whatnot, and every so often for a little variety. Enjoy whole nugs (or whole-er nugs) on occasion in regular rotation too, but not really convinced it adds to the experience - for me at least. I like a couple the size of small peas better than one that barely fits in the glass. It usually leads to a couple more hits, but seems doing a quick grind (in two piece) gives same flavor and effect in less hits with less heavy grinding in stem (and possible screen pushing). Know many usually go dry and at least some go whole nug, but prefer the standard "2 hit" (or 2 - 3 hit), myself. Water smooths things out and allows me to take bigger hits and more of them.

Much of this perspective and preference with both probably due to my old lungs and throat as much as anything else! :myday:

Haven't tried screen moving instead of dial moving, but sounds interesting. Will have to give your method a try next time I'm in a playful mood. Sounds a bit involved, but always fun to play with things!

Really enjoyed @Tweak s hover method after a quick sesh. Think similar to what you're saying, but move nano closer to screen after first hit, instead of moving screen closer to nano. First hit was very lovely without need to adjust and wait a minute for higher temp on next hit. Anxious to try this with a fresh head. Thanks, Tweak!

Just another reason to love the nano! Who would think such a simple vape could have so much versatility and tweak-ability so everyone could get more of what they're personally looking for?

New exotics look great!! Really gonna have to grab a new one soon.
 

Snappo

Caveat Emptor - "A Billion People Can Be Wrong!"
Accessory Maker
Ed is making me a WonG.
Thanks @Enchantre
As always, I find it helpful to apply a bit of any anti joint-lock wax (Bomb Ass Butter works great for this) before insertion of any wong or gong in my arsenal. Had joint lock once with a gong (glass) and never want to go through that hassle again. Besides keeping your wong safe from joint lock you'll be keeping your custom wong looking fresh and beautiful.
 

btka

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Wow... was on the epicvape site the new exotic nanos are realy stunning beautiful...

my love affair with my nano is ongoing i really love it and can recommend it....

@ACE OF VAPE i have heard there will be nanos for europe.. so you don t have to use a bulky step down adapter ...
so my question is is this true? and if yes when will it be available...
 
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