flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Just received my nano in the mail, now how do you pack it and hit it, and for the direct draw stem am I supposed to add a screen??

I'd suggest adding a screen for the direct draw. Have found it works best if you don't grind too fine. Load it into the tube and tamp down lightly (I use a toothpick). Set it to 5 1/2 or so and draw. You may want to adjust the heat up or down depending on variables (stash, preference for thicker/thinner vapor, etc.).

I only get a little abv going through the glass screen on the gong. For me, the direct draw seems to let a little more through (nothing a small screen didn't fix). Abv in the water?? No big to me! Just don't want to be inhaling it into my lungs. Change my water daily and not too hard to rinse out the few crumbs that make it through.

6 1/2 - 7 working great through glass for me. 5 1/2 - 6 for direct draw.

Have I mentioned lately how great I think this vape is?!?!? LOVIN' IT!!! Thanks, Andy! Trying to pull together that promised review now. Hope to post it soon.
 

ROFAX2328

Rory Fannon
how fine of a grind do u use im not getting any clouds, and how do u packthe direct draw stem please someone actually answer my questions
 
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flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Review of e-Nano from fairly seasoned vapor:

This is my first log-vape, but I've had the EQ for more than 3 years, used a Vapor Bros for a year before that (and some since) and the MFLB for about 3 years. Also have good friend with DBV that I use regularly. Smoker for 30+ years - and still about half time till I got the nano.;)

Initial impressions:
Was packed bombproof and the direct draw wands come in little test tubes with caps. Nice touch and great if you're like me and like to take your toys out and about. Comes with a little muslin bag that fits the nano and cord easily. Burned mine in at full 10 heat setting for about 1/2 hour. No smells or smoke at all.

This thing is beautiful in cherry! It is a bit smaller than I thought it would be, and am very happy about that. Fits perfectly in the hand and any thinner it would probably get a little hot to handle. Wood grain & finish are lovely; fit, finish and workmanship are great. First few test hits through direct draw at 5 1/2 - 6 were very tasty and effective. Did get a little weed dust in my mouth with no metal screen over the built in glass screen - but think I prefer using metal with it than I would with smaller holes in glass.

Regular use:
Through glass: Have had it about a week now, and use much more with 18mm gong through glass than direct draw. Through glass this thing is f'n amazing!!! Have run it through low volume thin tubes with showerhead and waffle (sometimes called ice-cube. Basically like a little glass tongue with holes in the top of it). Worked very nicely with both. Tried it one session through the Leviathan/M&M Tech Lattice bubbler. This thing is like a big beer mug, so much more volume. Was nice, but seemed glass was a little big for it for me. Hit nicely, but by the time I filled the bubbler & cleared, had me just about coughing. This was on heat setting 7. Using with Zob Circ Perc was similar, but not as bad. Zob usually reserved for smoking around here though, so just did a few hits to check it.

On the Ben Wilson Inline the nano rocks!!! For me they seem like the perfect match (at least at this point). This is a taller thinner piece with inline. There have been some updates since I got mine, but pic here B. Wilson 3x Donut on ALT. Great volume, great draw. On heat setting 7 I get large clouds that are very tasty & hearty. One tube with a little less than .1 g gives a nice buzz. 2nd really gets me going. After the 3rd I'm pretty much too vaked to do much besides watch TV.

The waffle lives at my GF's and used that rig for a night or two. Her impression... much better hits (and easier to use) than MFLB with PA. Same as compared to the EQ. She loves the nano so much I didn't think I was going to be able to get it out of there! The two of us were almost too vaked to go out for a few beers at our fav watering hole after sharing 3 tubes.

Have left nano sitting on whichever piece of glass for a few minutes here and there. This has worked very well for me and didn't seem to produce vapor without drawing on it. Don't know how long I'd leave it on there for fear it would over-heat the weed, but no issues at all for short periods between hits.

There is a little play between nano and glass gong, but hasn't been much of a problem. And, think this makes it easier to drop the nano on to the gong without having to be lined up perfectly straight.

Direct draw: Works great too and gives nice hits. Had a few crumbs coming through the glass screen, so added a stainless steel screen. That took care of the issue. Doesn't seem to need quite as much heat using it direct draw (same as pretty much everything else). Very convenient to load up a tube, take a hit or two, and just leave tube on until next hit. Haven't left it for more than a few minutes between hits, but at heat setting 5 1/2 no cooking or vapor produced without drawing on it. Also a little wiggle between tube & nano, but not too bad. The little bit of play in the glass allows a few crumbs to spill down into the nano when upright as the tube wiggles around. So far has been easy to blow out since what falls out is pretty much dust, but suggest you let it cool first.

General:
The dial works well and is very responsive. I was surprised, but can tell a difference moving it as little as 1/4 setting at a time. Just a little resistance when turning it. Guess it could be bumped and moved unintentionally, but haven't had it happen yet. The nano gets a little warm to the touch, but certainly not hot enough to feel like it is burning your hands at all. Can hold on to it for 3-4 minutes with warmth, but no discomfort. The cord seems a little short for me, but hooked up to cheap-o surge suppressor/multi-plug did not seem to drop heat any. The little purple light does increase/decrease dimness depending on heat setting, but I can't really tell what setting it is on by how bright it is. So very cool, but not too functional for me.

Seems like it doesn't really need to be stirred at all and will still give pretty even roasting. I can't help but give it a stir every few hits - or at least for one last hit before dumping it. I'm too conditioned from previous vapes to not stir I think. Haven't been using a grinder too much for this. Usually finger grind which seems to be enough. After load gets dry & crumbly, break it up and stir with toothpick or glass dabber. If you do this and roast till brown, you can squeeze every bit of actives out of your stash (up to temp points of course). Still save my abv for cooking, so no big to me either way.

As far as the concerns that were bouncing around about the aluminum used in the lining, I think they are unfounded. It does get warm to the point you probably don't want to touch it, but certainly not to alarming levels. The center post (which I believe is stainless steel) with the heater core inside does get very hot. Not red hot, or even discolored, but bet it would burn your finger pretty good.

A few quibbles... As others have said, wish the cord was a foot or two longer and that the dial was closer to the plug. Hasn't been much of a problem, but seems like the dial is often hanging in mid air with my set ups. Don't really see a need to adjust temp once you're set up for gong or direct draw, so wouldn't matter to me if it wasn't right there close-by to change. The little purple LED is a pointy bulb. Hard to explain in text, but the little nipple on its end is pushed off to one side in the recess where it sits. Not a big deal (and is fun to look at while stoned), but it is the only thing I've noticed that isn't perfect in build quality. The little bit of play in the glass that allows a few crumbs to spill down into the nano. The wiggle/looseness could also allow you to drop the direct draw tube while using if not paying attention. Hasn't happened to me yet, but if you were to tip the nano facing down, the tube would easily fall off.

Conclusion:
This thing is a giant killer!! I love it and am so glad I got it. Don't think you could do much better for any vape at this price. It's gorgeous (and doesn't scream "weed" with appearance), simple, efficient and will rock your world. Love the adjustable heat dial and fact that it goes to 11. Really, it only adjusts up to 10 (which is probably easier to navigate) but cool the 11 is on there. With the gong attachment I can't imagine the cloud is going to do much more - certainly no more to justify the price difference IMO. The quibbles I mention are just that, and only that. None of them cause me any regret at all! Some time in the future I may extend the cord a couple of feet in between the nano and the dial (after discussing with Andy of course).

Working on vid now and will put it and a few pics up soon.
 

Vape N Bake

Disturbed
My nano is lost in the mail. The funny thing is that I am about 30-40 miles from Andy. The post office desided my nano needed to travel california before coming home. Should be a few more days.
 
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flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
My nano is lost in the mail. The funny thing is that I am about 30-40 miles from Andy. The post office desided my nano needed to travel california before coming home. Should be a few more days.
That sucks, Man!! Hope it gets to you soon. Hang in there. Every day you wait makes it that much sweeter when she gets there!
 

shredhead

Specialist
Missing my nano :(.....Andy sent it out on Tuesday I think so it should be here this coming week. Can't wait to get back to using it. Im tired of having to pull slow to milk my UD. I prefer a very fast inhale. Since my unit was also running too hot as well as having a crack Andy actually hooked me up with a new unit! I'm super stoked that he is such a good dude, can't wait to send him more of my money down the road :)
 

XGerpXDerpX

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Im just glad I just got into vaping just in time to scoup this puppy, nothing seems to compare...I think I want an epic now too...I read somewhere about a possible 4/20 sale..
 
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shredhead

Specialist
Im just glad I just got into vaping just in time to scoup this puppy, nothing seems to compare...I think I want an epic now too...I read somewhere about a possible 4/20 sale..
The EV-2 is a great " bigger load" vape. Complements the enano great. I took up the deal for both vapes but split it with a friend. I still regret not taking both vapes for my own haha :)
 
shredhead,
Im just glad I just got into vaping just in time to scoup this puppy, nothing seems to compare...I think I want an epic now too...I read somewhere about a possible 4/20 sale..

Great timing indeed. That was me 4 years ago when the Purple Days just got loose. I still have it and it's my main vape.

@shredhead - Should of went with the killer combo sales price. I'm looking at both and would be very hard pressed to choose one over the other.
 
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Vape N Bake

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Well my Nano was delivered yesterday after it's detour with the USPS. All I can say is it was worth the wait. I loaded a stem with some AfterMath OG and was flying for the rest of the night. I am new to log style vapes and was blowing clouds the first hit. I set the nano to 5-1/2, added a screen to the stem and was off on my journey. I have a lot to learn about the Nano but am blown away on how easy and effective it is.
Andy, thank you for a wonderful tool.
 

XGerpXDerpX

Well-Known Member
Well my Nano was delivered yesterday after it's detour with the USPS. All I can say is it was worth the wait. I loaded a stem with some AfterMath OG and was flying for the rest of the night. I am new to log style vapes and was blowing clouds the first hit. I set the nano to 5-1/2, added a screen to the stem and was off on my journey. I have a lot to learn about the Nano but am blown away on how easy and effective it is.
Andy, thank you for a wonderful tool.

What # were u if u dont mind
 
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newVaper420

Vapor Enthusiast
how fine of a grind do u use im not getting any clouds, and how do u packthe direct draw stem please someone actually answer my questions

Ok so what I have had success with, is 5 1/2 on the temp dial. Take the all glass stem, and don't grind your material. Instead, use little chunks. I find that if you grind, you will impede airflow, and also, you will get stuff in your mouth. Take about .1 and fill up the stem. If you don't have a scale, it's about half of the all glass stem.

Then, second tip, draw slow and long not super fast. That helps keep the temp up for those "Clouds" you so desire.

Hope this helps, let us know.
 
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shredhead

Specialist
Ok so what I have had success with, is 5 1/2 on the temp dial. Take the all glass stem, and don't grind your material. Instead, use little chunks. I find that if you grind, you will impede airflow, and also, you will get stuff in your mouth. Take about .1 and fill up the stem. If you don't have a scale, it's about half of the all glass stem.

Then, second tip, draw slow and long not super fast. That helps keep the temp up for those "Clouds" you so desire.

Hope this helps, let us know.
See I'm the opposite. I always have a fine grind. Pack the load lightly. Then inhale fast fast fast like the cloud. Big big tastey hits every time.
 
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Ok so what I have had success with, is 5 1/2 on the temp dial. Take the all glass stem, and don't grind your material. Instead, use little chunks. I find that if you grind, you will impede airflow, and also, you will get stuff in your mouth. Take about .1 and fill up the stem. If you don't have a scale, it's about half of the all glass stem.

Then, second tip, draw slow and long not super fast. That helps keep the temp up for those "Clouds" you so desire.

Hope this helps, let us know.
See I'm the opposite. I always have a fine grind. Pack the load lightly. Then inhale fast fast fast like the cloud. Big big tastey hits every time.

I'm somewhere between. Sometimes I grind, sometimes I use nugs that I grind after a few inhales. I usually inhale slowly to get the temp in my load up, then switch to a fast inhale.
 

Heat

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I've used the Nano with the Direct Draw Tube quite a bit now. Like most have recommended here, I'm using a SS screen with mine. I just throw dry chunks in. I've also used it with the 19mm GonG Andy threw in (Thanks!). I am still perfecting the GonG with Bub, but the Direct Draw Tube is a huge hit! My wife and I both love it. I am very pleased with this piece. It functions and looks great! I can take huge rips of vapor that look like smoke with no combustion. I can also tell that this thing is as efficient or even better than the MFLB I was using before this piece for efficiency. Stoked!

One more thing, I'm not worried one bit about the aluminum components. It gets warm, but nowhere near hot enough to do anything unhealthy. Nonissue! Like others have mentioned, I would also prefer to have the dimmer/dial nearer the wall plug, instead of the near the Nano. That is probably my only real nit pik and that is a minor one.

Highly recommended!
 

philthy

Member
Hello. I've owned a MLFB for about three years and I'm looking to upgrade to a plug-in vape. I've narrowed my search down to either the E-Nano or DBV. I'm assuming both hit a lot harder than the MFLB. I'm open to both the direct draw tube and a whip style vape. I'm also planning on investing a water bong once I learn more about them.

I was wondering if anyone who has owned either of the two vapes can give me their opinion and recommendation on which one to get. Thanks.
 
philthy,
Hello. I've owned a MLFB for about three years and I'm looking to upgrade to a plug-in vape. I've narrowed my search down to either the E-Nano or DBV. I'm assuming both hit a lot harder than the MFLB. I'm open to both the direct draw tube and a whip style vape. I'm also planning on investing a water bong once I learn more about them.

I was wondering if anyone who has owned either of the two vapes can give me their opinion and recommendation on which one to get. Thanks.

I've got both. The DBV is a great starter home unit. It's comparable in price and parts are relatively cheap and easy to repair.

Still, I am partial to the Nano because I don't prefer whips or bulky units - which the DBV isn't really, but compared to the E-Nano it is. I give the flavour edge to the E-Nano and it's definitely better with a water pipe than the DBV.
I've changed my vaping style up a bit in an effort to increase my vaping efficiency. On direct draw at lower temps the E-Nano can be a thrifty little vape.
 

EveryDayAmnesiac

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Hello. I've owned a MLFB for about three years and I'm looking to upgrade to a plug-in vape. I've narrowed my search down to either the E-Nano or DBV. I'm assuming both hit a lot harder than the MFLB. I'm open to both the direct draw tube and a whip style vape. I'm also planning on investing a water bong once I learn more about them.

I was wondering if anyone who has owned either of the two vapes can give me their opinion and recommendation on which one to get. Thanks.

The Da Buddha is solid and reliable. I've had it for four months now and it works flawlessly. I love it. However, I have grown weary of its whip. Between it, and the wand, and a mouthpiece, it can be a bit of a pain to use if you use it a lot. And that tubing frickin' stinks. It and the wand will really stink up a room. That's really, really, petty whining about it though. If you go for it, you'll love it.

Although, I don't really like the way it looks anymore. I remember reading somewhere that it looks like something a high school kid with moderate talent would make in shop class. I can't help but kind of agree... to an extent, anyway. But I guess that's part of its appeal: built like a tank and simple to fix.

But I prefer smaller set-ups which is why I ordered an E-Nano to replace my Da Buddha. This way, I can just have the tiny 'Nano sitting out and no one noticing it.... the DBV, not so much. And I will have a mini-bubbler and GonG that I can just keep right outside. So all the vapor gets sent outside, as well as the smell of toasted herb and bubbler water when they're both just sitting around. Yes, that is possible with the DBV but with the 'Nano and its mini-ness it will be much simpler and easier. Much less smell. Might be something to consider.

It also depends if you want to buy from a "company" like 7th Floor or a one person business like Epicvape.

I have yet to use the E-Nano, so this is all speculation. But something worth thinking about.

As King said, the DBV is a great home starter vape. But the 'Nano, with its looks and size and power... I'd go for it instead... unless you are definitely wanting a whip, in that case go for the EV2.

Just my :2c:
 
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Enchantre

Oil Painter
We are home from vacation, so anytime now would be fine. ;)

Seriously, though... I'm glad I have a NO2 to keep me happy until my Nano gets here... and it will be more appreciated for the wait!
 
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