E-Nano from Epickai

[Exsmoker]

I get very little smell vaping with my nano. I mentioned this before, but my wife and I stayed in the room in our basement where I vape, while windows were being replaced upstairs. She is a non-user (job related) and is very sensitive to cannabis smell. She didn’t even mention it. In fact, she didn’t even notice the nano as a vaping device as it was sitting on my work table along with soldering equipment and such. The e-nano is a very discreet device compared to many vapes.

I also don’t leave it on 24/7 as many folks do. I do this for a couple of reasons; I figure there is a lifespan on everything and why leave it on continuously when I’m only using it half a day at most. Not unlike my soldering station where the heating element would prematurely fail if left on continuously, but that’s just me. The other reason is for safety, I feel better knowing that a hot electrical device that could possibly fail and start a fire while I’m sleeping or away, is turned off.

 

[ataxian]

I get very little smell vaping with my nano. I mentioned this before, but my wife and I stayed in the room in our basement where I vape, while windows were being replaced upstairs. She is a non-user (job related) and is very sensitive to cannabis smell. She didn’t even mention it. In fact, she didn’t even notice the nano as a vaping device as it was sitting on my work table along with soldering equipment and such. The e-nano is a very discreet device compared to many vapes.

I also don’t leave it on 24/7 as many folks do. I do this for a couple of reasons; I figure there is a lifespan on everything and why leave it on continuously when I’m only using it half a day at most. Not unlike my soldering station where the heating element would prematurely fail if left on continuously, but that’s just me. The other reason is for safety, I feel better knowing that a hot electrical device that could possibly fail and start a fire while I’m sleeping or away, is turned off.

32 watt’s maybe 4-da NANO?

 

[dagfp]

my ice stem arrived! as someone that vapes dry about 80% of the time, the ice stem really hits the spot.

if there is one minor criticism of the long steel screen stem i was using previously, it's that the extraction is too fast for me. it's efficient and effective but in terms of enjoyment, i felt like it was over too soon. turning down the heat did extend the fun but that made it harder to get even extraction. as a result, my go-to was to tease the stem into the heater with plenty of foreplay, when really all i wanted to do was jam it in.

the ice stem has taken care of those needs. while with a portable i would never want more resistance, the e-nano is such a beast that it needs something to reign it in. the beads not only do a great job of cooling (it's almost minty?) but they also add just enough obstruction to allow for a smooth, gradual extraction, like taking one massively tasty haul off a J. i noticed the pinched off mouth-piece part adds to the resistance too, on top of holding the beads in place...i wonder, are there any freaks who hold the stem so it goes vertically?

the glass screen is awesome too... it took a few tries to get a feel for the vapor texture and the delayed delivery but right away it gave the stem a luxurious touch that truly sets the e-nano experience apart from the usual steel screen vaporizers, as it should be. with a steel screen, every time i stirred the abv was getting mashed into the screen holes and blocking it up so the performance dropped quickly without regular maintenance of the screens. my screens have gotten beat up and warped over time, and even when shaped best i can, there is a slight bend created while poking it back into place, so i'm of the belief that the tiny unevenness is taking away from the convection effectiveness.

nevertheless, i am glad to have learned how to use the e-nano on the steel screens as i have a better handle on how it works now from playing with the screen distances... and now i also understand why the glass screens are more expensive on the epicvape site... you get what you pay for and all that.

my two complaints of the ice stem would be first, that the logo on the silicone stem guard isn't aligned perfectly with the shape of the mouth piece. but that's typically how the cookie crumbles for me, you might have been one of the blessed ones where it came perfectly lined up. second, sometimes the rattle of the beads sets off my hyper-vigilance for combustion as it kind of sounds like that spark before herbs ignite.

if those two things aren't deal breakers for you then there is no reason not to have the ice stem in your collection if you have the good sense to enjoy the purity of dry vaping. anyone mulling it over need mull no more. factoring in the craftsmanship, time involved in packaging and mailing it, and then having it just magically show up at my house one day... this is incredible value.

the ice stem takes the e-nano to another level.

 

[ataxian]

my ice stem arrived! as someone that vapes dry about 80% of the time, the ice stem really hits the spot.

if there is one minor criticism of the long steel screen stem i was using previously, it's that the extraction is too fast for me. it's efficient and effective but in terms of enjoyment, i felt like it was over too soon. turning down the heat did extend the fun but that made it harder to get even extraction. as a result, my go-to was to tease the stem into the heater with plenty of foreplay, when really all i wanted to do was jam it in.

the ice stem has taken care of those needs. while with a portable i would never want more resistance, the e-nano is such a beast that it needs something to reign it in. the beads not only do a great job of cooling (it's almost minty?) but they also add just enough obstruction to allow for a smooth, gradual extraction, like taking one massively tasty haul off a J. i noticed the pinched off mouth-piece part adds to the resistance too, on top of holding the beads in place...i wonder, are there any freaks who hold the stem so it goes vertically?

the glass screen is awesome too... it took a few tries to get a feel for the vapor texture and the delayed delivery but right away it gave the stem a luxurious touch that truly sets the e-nano experience apart from the usual steel screen vaporizers, as it should be. with a steel screen, every time i stirred the abv was getting mashed into the screen holes and blocking it up so the performance dropped quickly without regular maintenance of the screens. my screens have gotten beat up and warped over time, and even when shaped best i can, there is a slight bend created while poking it back into place, so i'm of the belief that the tiny unevenness is taking away from the convection effectiveness.

nevertheless, i am glad to have learned how to use the e-nano on the steel screens as i have a better handle on how it works now from playing with the screen distances... and now i also understand why the glass screens are more expensive on the epicvape site... you get what you pay for and all that.

my two complaints of the ice stem would be first, that the logo on the silicone stem guard isn't aligned perfectly with the shape of the mouth piece. but that's typically how the cookie crumbles for me, you might have been one of the blessed ones where it came perfectly lined up. second, sometimes the rattle of the beads sets off my hyper-vigilance for combustion as it kind of sounds like that spark before herbs ignite.

if those two things aren't deal breakers for you then there is no reason not to have the ice stem in your collection if you have the good sense to enjoy the purity of dry vaping. anyone mulling it over need mull no more. factoring in the craftsmanship, time involved in packaging and mailing it, and then having it just magically show up at my house one day... this is incredible value.

the ice stem takes the e-nano to another level.

Dry about the same as you?
I leave mine on?
My NANO!

 

[dagfp]

Dry about the same as you?
!

not as dry as south african women douching with rocks, chalk, paper and sand but yes dry.

 

[ataxian]

not as dry as south african women douching with rocks, chalk, paper and sand but yes dry.

Funny!
John CLEASE ( from UK ) is spot on like U!

NANO huge COLAS all daze!

 

[ACE OF VAPE]

my ice stem arrived! as someone that vapes dry about 80% of the time, the ice stem really hits the spot.

if there is one minor criticism of the long steel screen stem i was using previously, it's that the extraction is too fast for me. it's efficient and effective but in terms of enjoyment, i felt like it was over too soon. turning down the heat did extend the fun but that made it harder to get even extraction. as a result, my go-to was to tease the stem into the heater with plenty of foreplay, when really all i wanted to do was jam it in.

the ice stem has taken care of those needs. while with a portable i would never want more resistance, the e-nano is such a beast that it needs something to reign it in. the beads not only do a great job of cooling (it's almost minty?) but they also add just enough obstruction to allow for a smooth, gradual extraction, like taking one massively tasty haul off a J. i noticed the pinched off mouth-piece part adds to the resistance too, on top of holding the beads in place...i wonder, are there any freaks who hold the stem so it goes vertically?

the glass screen is awesome too... it took a few tries to get a feel for the vapor texture and the delayed delivery but right away it gave the stem a luxurious touch that truly sets the e-nano experience apart from the usual steel screen vaporizers, as it should be. with a steel screen, every time i stirred the abv was getting mashed into the screen holes and blocking it up so the performance dropped quickly without regular maintenance of the screens. my screens have gotten beat up and warped over time, and even when shaped best i can, there is a slight bend created while poking it back into place, so i'm of the belief that the tiny unevenness is taking away from the convection effectiveness.

nevertheless, i am glad to have learned how to use the e-nano on the steel screens as i have a better handle on how it works now from playing with the screen distances... and now i also understand why the glass screens are more expensive on the epicvape site... you get what you pay for and all that.

my two complaints of the ice stem would be first, that the logo on the silicone stem guard isn't aligned perfectly with the shape of the mouth piece. but that's typically how the cookie crumbles for me, you might have been one of the blessed ones where it came perfectly lined up. second, sometimes the rattle of the beads sets off my hyper-vigilance for combustion as it kind of sounds like that spark before herbs ignite.

if those two things aren't deal breakers for you then there is no reason not to have the ice stem in your collection if you have the good sense to enjoy the purity of dry vaping. anyone mulling it over need mull no more. factoring in the craftsmanship, time involved in packaging and mailing it, and then having it just magically show up at my house one day... this is incredible value.

the ice stem takes the e-nano to another level.

Thank you for the time to write such an in depth review of the Ice stem. We really believe it is a game changer. As far as the logo placement, I will tell Ari to work on it. You can remove by rolling it or rolling it off the stem. The silicone can take a beating so don't worry about rolling it off. Use a little water and it will slide right back on where you want it.

 

[UnevenPizza]

Haha, that's also my only downside with the nano @dagfp that it's over too fast ;D
I just enjoy using the nano through all my bubblers etc, but I have to pace myself so as not to get super baked by noon. I try to mix some CBD Bud (Hemp, without THC) in with my dank stuff.

I actually noticed some increased euphoria when I mix cbd with regular buds, it's really nice. And with Strains that have over 20% THC it really doesn't dimish the effects that much.


Exhale out the window and the smell is gone pretty fast, but anyone else nearby will probably smell it for a few seconds.

I hate nosey neighbours who look down upon us while at the same time spending most of their day at the local dive bar gawking at passerbies

 

[hafalump]

I find odor is most depend on the material. I get some sour diesel that is so smelly the car will smell the followind day even though it was carried in a closed mason jar, and not opened innsaid vehiicle.
My house smells 24/7 when I have this, even if I vaped hours ago!
If I have another strain, it may not smell much at all.

 

[StringTheorista]

Haha, that's also my only downside with the nano @dagfp that it's over too fast

To me that’s a feature, not a bug. I like to do two nice hits, then on to the next thing. Maybe because I’m a relatively new medical user, and wasn’t previously a Rec user, I never formed the rituals around sessioning. Also, as a person with touchy lungs, the fewer hits I need to do to get where I need to get, the happier my system is. It’s actually been interesting for me to come to understand which vapes work best for my preferred usage, and which require, or are better with, a session style.

This is why I also love my dynavaps—they work fast!

 

[yeswecann]

Cool! Let me know how well it filters the odour! I find the longer / more filling the less airflow and it's not really nice to exhale into. I like the carbon!
I was thinking of maybe filling an old water pipe with carbon or some other smell absorbing/masking/neutralising material/liquid, and then exhaling through the downstem (via whip).

I hate to say it but personally I really enjoy just exhaling a thick ass cloud of nano vapor like a fog machine through the room

I have one based on a smaller PVC (1", 1.5"?) and the GAC inside is in a mesh aquarium filter bag. It KILLS order but the exhale is too restrictive. Moisture also build up after about a week. I hoping this new 2" prototype without the bag will be easier and dryer.

I'd love to blow clouds, but even though using hemp flower in a now just hemp legal state, I'd prefer to keep LEO interactions, e.g., neighbor calls cops, at zero.

 

[cawshook]

Sneaky Pete is so cool!

NANO is on 24/7 4-medical need’s?
Recreational need’s R luck?

yeah that bubbler is pretty good. Decent stability with the Nano attached considering its not a heavy bubbler. the glass isnt very thick but i expected that (just so anyone that is considering purchasing it knows). Other than that i guess the silicone tubing could be an inch longer, but im being very critical here. Otherwise i like this a lot. Took my NANO to a new level. I recommend this bubbler to anyone that enjoys a hookah style vape experience.
P.S. They have another bubbler that is almost the exact same but slightly smaller and cheaper. I went with the larger one for more stability and even then if i happen to bump my nano while its attached to the bubbler, it will probably tip over.

 

[nsfnotthrowingaway]

Hi people. I have a question for e-nano owners. I did a bit of research, and it seems the e-nano air/vapor really does touch nothing but ceramic and glass from start to finish, so I have a couple of questions. First off, is that true? Or am I misinformed?

Secondly, does it taste like nothing if you have an empty chamber? I recently got a fury 2, and it tastes like something even after you burn it in multiple times. The taste is still there after quite a bit of use, though it's masked now by the taste of vaped bud, but it's still there underneath.

If I buy a new glass pipe and suck in air I taste literally nothing, except for whatever air tastes like. Is that what the e-nano is like when you first get it? Like zero taste to it on an empty chamber? If not, are there any vapes like that?

Are there any downsides to it? My only concerns are that the air is completely clean, and that if the vapor is even slightly hot (I vape at 330 or so) by default, I want to eventually have an option I can upgrade to cool it down before it reaches my mouth (with all glass for any additional airpath). Also, I want it to be decently easy to draw.

 

[Exsmoker]

Hi people. I have a question for e-nano owners. I did a bit of research, and it seems the e-nano air/vapor really does touch nothing but ceramic and glass from start to finish, so I have a couple of questions. First off, is that true? Or am I misinformed?

Secondly, does it taste like nothing if you have an empty chamber? I recently got a fury 2, and it tastes like something even after you burn it in multiple times. The taste is still there after quite a bit of use, though it's masked now by the taste of vaped bud, but it's still there underneath.

If I buy a new glass pipe and suck in air I taste literally nothing, except for whatever air tastes like. Is that what the e-nano is like when you first get it? Like zero taste to it on an empty chamber? If not, are there any vapes like that?

Are there any downsides to it? My only concerns are that the air is completely clean, and that if the vapor is even slightly hot (I vape at 330 or so) by default, I want to eventually have an option I can upgrade to cool it down before it reaches my mouth (with all glass for any additional airpath). Also, I want it to be decently easy to draw.

The way the nano works is a glass tube or gong slips over the heating element leaving a small space between the heater tip and your herb. The only thing the vapor contacts is the glass, heater and screen. As far as smell, there’s nothing really to smell other than dirty glass or something. The heating element has no odor at all.

Factors like the temp, distance of the material and the grind, packing etc. all affect the vapor. It doesn’t take long to dial it in for how you like it. At least this has been my experience.

 

[bossman]

I have tracking for a maple Enano, which will be my first desktop ever.

Just posting in advance of its arrival to say hey to all the usual suspects now that the plug-in side of the forum finally has a thread that's relevant to me.

I'll check back with pix in a few days.

Nano nano,
bm

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

I have tracking for a maple Enano, which will be my first desktop ever.

Just posting in advance of its arrival to say hey to all the usual suspects now that the plug-in side of the forum finally has a thread that's relevant to me.

I'll check back with pix in a few days.

Nano nano,
bm

Good for you @bossman ! You will be pleased. and welcome to the group.

Secondly, does it taste like nothing if you have an empty chamber?

If I buy a new glass pipe and suck in air I taste literally nothing, except for whatever air tastes like. Is that what the e-nano is like when you first get it? Like zero taste to it on an empty chamber?

Lots of good questions there.

Yes, I wouldn't taste anything, other than herbal residue, if I drew through an empty glass stem or gong that has been attached to my nano.

Are there any downsides to it?

Well for starters, I'll tell you that drawing on a nano connected to an empty glass bowl will not get you high.

I recently got a fury 2, and it tastes like something even after you burn it in multiple times. The taste is still there after quite a bit of use, though it's masked now by the taste of vaped bud, but it's still there underneath.

Sorry to hear this. I love my Fury 2 and it is my portable partner where the nano cord will not reach. Like many people, it did have a robot fart flavor at first, but that eventually dissipated. I believe that device to have a safe airpath also, and I tend to use glass attachments more than the mp.
If you are worried, contact healthyrips.com. They do aim to keep customers happy. Don't give up on it.

if the vapor is even slightly hot (I vape at 330 or so) by default, I want to eventually have an option I can upgrade to cool it down before it reaches my mouth (with all glass for any additional airpath). Also, I want it to be decently easy to draw.

The nano has the least resistance of all vapes I've ever used. It is still my favorite vape after 5 years.
To cool down vapor, you can use a gong with: a bubbler, a glass bead stem, a J-hook, a hydrotube, etc.
(The Fury 2 has the least resistance of all my battery powered portables BTW)

 

[ataxian]

Good for you @bossman ! You will be pleased. and welcome to the group.



Lots of good questions there.

Yes, I wouldn't taste anything, other than herbal residue, if I drew through an empty glass stem or gong that has been attached to my nano.



Well for starters, I'll tell you that drawing on a nano connected to an empty glass bowl will not get you high.



Sorry to hear this. I love my Fury 2 and it is my portable partner where the nano cord will not reach. Like many people, it did have a robot fart flavor at first, but that eventually dissipated. I believe that device to have a safe airpath also, and I tend to use glass attachments more than the mp.
If you are worried, contact healthyrips.com. They do aim to keep customers happy. Don't give up on it.



The nano has the least resistance of all vapes I've ever used. It is still my favorite vape after 5 years.
To cool down vapor, you can use a gong with: a bubbler, a glass bead stem, a J-hook, a hydrotube, etc.
(The Fury 2 has the least resistance of all my battery powered portables BTW)

The NANO is function and is pretty!

Da small size is very decent especially for H2O pieces!
@BabyFacedFinster I agree with U!

 

[dagfp]

Thank you for the time to write such an in depth review of the Ice stem. We really believe it is a game changer. As far as the logo placement, I will tell Ari to work on it. You can remove by rolling it or rolling it off the stem. The silicone can take a beating so don't worry about rolling it off. Use a little water and it will slide right back on where you want it.

a review is the least i could do to show my appreciation... hopefully it gives people more incentive to give it a shot, and will eventually lead to more development of awesome stems.

as for the logo, the last thing i would want to do is create more work for anybody... most people probably wouldn't notice but it's just one of those small things that shows everything was carefully looked after.. kind of like the soft glow of the LED on the e-nano. most led lights are pretty obnoxious, and blue usually is one of the hardest on the eyes but the e-nano's pulsing led teat is oddly inviting.

To me that’s a feature, not a bug. I like to do two nice hits, then on to the next thing.

there aren't many studies on vaporizing but the ones that are out there show that on top of being clearly more efficient than combusting, there is a difference in the cannabinoid delivery efficiency of various units.

so it stands to reason that there is a spot on the dial and a breathing technique where the e-nano is performing at it's most efficient. having tried out various methods, i feel like fast extraction isn't the most potent delivery method. my experience is that when the vapor is allowed to slowly come off the herb, it packs a more powerful punch than a quick zap of vapor. temp stepping (on other vapes) is a prime example of this in action.

added to that is the fact that when there is vapor streaming into my lungs, there is a pleasant tingling rush that i imagine is from brain cells melting. i want to extend that as much as possible, and the ice-stem does it much better than the standard.

i guess the real question is, in a hypothetical where you are presented with new evidence that goes against your habits and preferences, are you willing to make a change to adapt to that evidence?

i'm always looking for a way to tweak my vaping experience to get the most out of it... even if it means that my preference has to take a back seat. in this case, taking a longer time to vape is not ideal but the end result is more satisfying, so i've stuck with it.


...just a quick question for ice stem users, the mouth indent is not symmetrical, so which side up is your preferred way of vaping? i like when the bottom is protruding more (with the flatter side on top) but still not sure which is better.

 

[nsfnotthrowingaway]

Well for starters, I'll tell you that drawing on a nano connected to an empty glass bowl will not get you high.

Niccccccce

Sorry to hear this. I love my Fury 2 and it is my portable partner where the nano cord will not reach. Like many people, it did have a robot fart flavor at first, but that eventually dissipated. I believe that device to have a safe airpath also, and I tend to use glass attachments more than the mp.
If you are worried, contact healthyrips.com. They do aim to keep customers happy. Don't give up on it

I did contact them, and learned that in the 'all stainless steel & glass vapor path' is the nichrome heating coil. I've heard how safe and wonderful and commonly used in vapes nichrome is, but eh, I'd rather stick with the stuff that's more commonly trusted in food and medical environments. I do agree with you, though, that they seem like they aim to keep customers happy, and I also believe they really are aiming to make the healthiest vape they can - but the combo of the reputation of chinese factories, the factory taste that persisted for way too long (I assume every draw is still getting whatever that taste is long after it gets overpowered by vaped bud flavor), and then learning there was another material in the vape path - all that just makes me in a real hurry to replace it with something else.

While I wait to have real upgrade type money, I do plan to try the fury 2 with a bong and a wpa. Still shopping for a good cheap glass bong that's large enough to make a real difference. I got my fury 2 with the bubbler straw, and with that I find that there's no middle ground between 'wait, am I getting anything?' (no taste and no vapor exhaled), and 'oh crap that burns my throat as much as not using it'. Also the two droplets of water it can hold go from ice cold to warm literally in the first draw or two.


Thanks for all the info, btw.

 

[Poostuff]

Just an update on my situation, I’ve already got a replacement Nano in my hands with some accessories. Once Epic realised the problem they quickly did a great job sorting it out & handled everything efficiently. After opening my package I feel like they really looked after me & the woodgrain on this replacement Nano is just spectacular.

The gongs seem to be a much higher quality than my originals which were bought many years ago. The new ones are long enough to pack a decent sized load & the screens sit tightly. I’m glad they still use the polished glass ends & the storage tubes.

Personally I love the fast extraction the Nano offers. I tend to use mine on about 8 with a light tamp & just the one draw. It’s capable of those quick strong one hitters I like, but if you run it a little lower it’s also a fantastic session vape if that’s your thing.

I’ve always enjoyed using the Nano & now I feel a whole lot better about it. Thanks Ari, the crew at Epic & @ACE OF VAPE I can’t find a windmill emoji but I’m definitely a big fan

 

[ataxian]

Just an update on my situation, I’ve already got a replacement Nano in my hands with some accessories. Once Epic realised the problem they quickly did a great job sorting it out & handled everything efficiently. After opening my package I feel like they really looked after me & the woodgrain on this replacement Nano is just spectacular.

The gongs seem to be a much higher quality than my originals which were bought many years ago. The new ones are long enough to pack a decent sized load & the screens sit tightly. I’m glad they still use the polished glass ends & the storage tubes.

Personally I love the fast extraction the Nano offers. I tend to use mine on about 8 with a light tamp & just the one draw. It’s capable of those quick strong one hitters I like, but if you run it a little lower it’s also a fantastic session vape if that’s your thing.

I’ve always enjoyed using the Nano & now I feel a whole lot better about it. Thanks Ari, the crew at Epic & @ACE OF VAPE I can’t find a windmill emoji but I’m definitely a big fan

I don’t think anyone want’s my opinion?

The simple small design is perfect 4 consuming CANNABIS!

CIVILIZED invention 4-life worth living!

 

[Baron23]

can use a smokebuddy or similar smell filters.

Yep, agree...that will help with the smell of the vapor.

And I agree, the unit itself doesn't retain smell.

But the stem does...just put it back in its plastic tube when done and Robert's your mother's brother.

I don’t think anyone want’s my opinion?

Nay, nay...we ALL want your contribution, my friend. Don't know why you say things like that.

Cheers

 

[Summer]

Robert's your mother's brother.

???

Does the smokebuddy smell like weed?

 

[ataxian]

Yep, agree...that will help with the smell of the vapor.

And I agree, the unit itself doesn't retain smell.

But the stem does...just put it back in its plastic tube when done and Robert's your mother's brother.



Nay, nay...we ALL want your contribution, my friend. Don't know why you say things like that.

Cheers

@Baron23 thank you for being a hero !
NANO + wine after ESPRESSO 2-B CIVILIZED above & BEYOND TIME

 

[Baron23]

I don’t think anyone want’s my opinion?

Nay, nay...we ALL want your contribution, my friend. Don't know why you say things like that.

???

Does the smokebuddy smell like weed?

"Bob's your Uncle" is a UK term for....well, sort of "and there it is" or "and there you have it."

So...Robert's your....etc. haha

@Baron23 thank you for being a hero !
NANO + wine after ESPRESSO 2-B CIVILIZED above & BEYOND TIME

Oh, I'm no hero...but here's to you, my crazy surfer brother!