Discontinued Elevape SV

[OF]

Hmm good solutions, though they sound like a bit of effort.
I was thinking maybe superglueing a smaller key in the hole, screwing it out, then dissolving the glue......does that sound feasible?

Super glue won't work almost surely. It doesn't fill gaps at all well. Sometimes you can get lucky with high strength epoxy, but in my experience such dissimilar metal 'locked thread' adventures are though. You need 'breakaway torque' to shift the locking problem, taking lots of force, to get things moving. After that, lots of stuff (including the original key tapped back into the hole with a piece of fine copper wire) will carry the day.

By all means try, be very careful not to let any get under the head or into the threads or you're truly cooked.

OF

 

[HerbieVonVapster]

Just got my elevape back from getting the battery replacement and tune up. What a difference, I'm not sure what they did as part of the battery tune-up service but it's running better than ever.

So far the new battery has 40 hits on it and meter reads 20%. Will need to use it more but its much better than my old battery.

It does seem to run a tad hotter not sure if it's the new coil or the better battery. Had to adjust the heat settings down a bit.

Pleased with the service mines been used heavy so I needed to replace my battery sooner than normal. I figure average user would need to replace battery every 2 years? The battery replacement price also included a tune up and new coil installed.

 

[chillersnov8p]

Going on a year and things working good but pleased to know the tune up and battery replacement were successful for when I'll need to do it

 

[Shit Snacks]

Ugh, swapped my screen this am, to try ff fine screen bc esv fine screen on top gets so much herb stuck in it (the one that first came with my esv originally was much better, but its gone). Put ff screen with two course esv screens below it. Sits a little loose but got it all together, brushed off lens area and coil, and bent my coil just a tad closer...

Now the light doesn't go on, blowing through usb seems to do nothing to ignite coil either, shouldn't be airflow of screen? But could be? Never had this issue, wouldn't think it was my bending coil cuz it was so slight and last time did that with issue the light flashes, not remains out completely...

At work with no tools to open and check it, and can't use it... Gotta wait til I can get home I guess... Yar hope I dont have to send it in again

 

[chillersnov8p]

^^for this reason looking at getting another vape so I don't get stuck without in case I have to send it in. But I'm so happy with how the sv functions that I'm having a hard time choosing. Thought the new pax would fit the bill but now I'm leaning towards crafty. I'm a light user and love how fast the sv is to use but won't miss the stirring. Anyone have both a well functioning sv and crafty or pax?

 

[Shit Snacks]

^^for this reason looking at getting another vape so I don't get stuck without in case I have to send it in. But I'm so happy with how the sv functions that I'm having a hard time choosing. Thought the new pax would fit the bill but now I'm leaning towards crafty. I'm a light user and love how fast the sv is to use but won't miss the stirring. Anyone have both a well functioning sv and crafty or pax?

Yeah I've got plenty of vapes, I'd steer clear of pax1 (might as well go with xmax/imag/FlowerMate for much cheaper and arguably better performance). Crafty also is sessions, but instant at least.

A flame powered vape like Lily could be really great back up, analog you know. Otherwise I got my firefly after my esv, and really enjoy it as well, though it also has its own quirks.

Perhaps just a Solo would be a nice overall back up for you, solid value though it is very session based, not instant heat up... Maybe wait for the Grasshopper or Zion?

 

[OF]

Perhaps just a Solo would be a nice overall back up for you, solid value though it is very session based, not instant heat up... Maybe wait for the Grasshopper or Zion?

I'll second Solo/Air. IMO you need to have a solid backup vape, reverting to blazing is not an acceptable plan. Your backup should, IMO, be fun and useful in it's own right, Solo is.

If you want 'fast, single hits' (like it sounds) I suggest VG (avoid the coil...) or a personal favorite, Vapman.

OF

 

[Shit Snacks]

I'll second Solo/Air. IMO you need to have a solid backup vape, reverting to blazing is not an acceptable plan. Your backup should, IMO, be fun and useful in it's own right, Solo is.

If you want 'fast, single hits' (like it sounds) I suggest VG (avoid the coil...) or a personal favorite, Vapman.

OF

I haven't tried VG unfortunately but dono if it can top Lily/Daisy... But I digress lol

Ugh, swapped my screen this am, to try ff fine screen bc esv fine screen on top gets so much herb stuck in it (the one that first came with my esv originally was much better, but its gone). Put ff screen with two course esv screens below it. Sits a little loose but got it all together, brushed off lens area and coil, and bent my coil just a tad closer...

Now the light doesn't go on, blowing through usb seems to do nothing to ignite coil either, shouldn't be airflow of screen? But could be? Never had this issue, wouldn't think it was my bending coil cuz it was so slight and last time did that with issue the light flashes, not remains out completely...

At work with no tools to open and check it, and can't use it... Gotta wait til I can get home I guess... Yar hope I dont have to send it in again

Ran home for lunch, was able to get it back to normal by reseating coil, must've disconnected it when I poked it a bit before. No harm no foul, now I can see how the ff screen works at keeping airflow in bowl...

 

[Yoosh]

I haven't tried VG unfortunately but dono if it can top Lily/Daisy... But I digress lol

Equally big hits just a different ritual. My bronze sherlock, specifically, complements my daisy/lily very well.

 

[blackbur]

So recently i've been messing around with my esv..i use mflb grinder when i use the stirring lid. i've started stirring while using the vape as well as adjusting the temps back and forth. getting some unique experiences by starting with light blue vapor in the beginning then sliding it over to get thicker white clouds..anybody else play around in a similar manner? different temps in one hit?


btw the mouthpiece has been shipped, ed should have em on thursday hopefully.

 

[btka]

playing arround with the esv... got it since one month less or more... but was very busy and had to conserve...

i am getting good results with a fine grind (volcano/crafty/mighty grinder) and fully loading the esv bowl... i have also good results with longer draws (i dont care about the flashing red light on the esv).... and having really nice results regarding taste and also clouds...

i am also dumping my herb on a sheet of paper and mixing... i noticed on this paper little metalic shining parts... in my opinion they came off when taking the lid off and putting it back... did anyone else noticed this... any health risks... i know there are quite different opinions according aluminium and health...

@blackbur what are you trying to achieve with using different temps during your pull... are you trying to get even heat? because otherwise until now i always thought you have to increase heat after some draws because otherwise in my understanding if for example you use 190 C and then turn it down to say 180 C there is no need to because you already extracted the oils which are evaporating at 180 C and thats why you should increase temp steadily? or am i wrong?

 

[blackbur]

playing arround with the esv... got it since one month less or more... but was very busy and had to conserve...

i am getting good results with a fine grind (volcano/crafty/mighty grinder) and fully loading the esv bowl... i have also good results with longer draws (i dont care about the flashing red light on the esv).... and having really nice results regarding taste and also clouds...

i am also dumping my herb on a sheet of paper and mixing... i noticed on this paper little metalic shining parts... in my opinion they came off when taking the lid off and putting it back... did anyone else noticed this... any health risks... i know there are quite different opinions according aluminium and health...

@blackbur what are you trying to achieve with using different temps during your pull... are you trying to get even heat? because otherwise until now i always thought you have to increase heat after some draws because otherwise in my understanding if for example you use 190 C and then turn it down to say 180 C there is no need to because you already extracted the oils which are evaporating at 180 C and thats why you should increase temp steadily? or am i wrong?

The metallic pieces sound weird..are you using an aluminum grinder to grind your material? I had an old one that would produce flakes..tossed it and got a space case 2 PC.

Just fooling around with it seeing what its capable of producing..my temps are set at 1 for 305f then 2 for 350 then 3 for 400 I believe. When I'm finished with level one sometimes I'll go straight to 3 while hitting it bypassing level 2, just depends on how I'm feeling. I never go backwards though because almost everything is extracted at my level 3.

BTW mouthpieces have been delievered! Will update once I get more info from Ed.

 

[btka]

@blackbur no i am using the grinder which comes with the volcano its made out of plastic... i think this parts come from where the lid and "bowl" connect together i am coming to this conclusion because this part was once fully black (esv anodized black) and is getting now silver/metalic...

now i am experimanting with 315, 320 and 330 but most of the draws i take at 315 when no cloud is occuring at this temp i ramp it up 320 until no cloud and then 330 until no more cloud... hmmm but this is my newest setting of them earlier i used 335 ,350, 365 but did not like the taste... and in my opinion at 315 i get now good clouds with slow drow and not watching the red light ... i am drawing until i feel the vapor in my throat hmmm sounds funny...

 

[blackbur]

@blackbur no i am using the grinder which comes with the volcano its made out of plastic... i think this parts come from where the lid and "bowl" connect together i am coming to this conclusion because this part was once fully black (esv anodized black) and is getting now silver/metalic...

now i am experimanting with 315, 320 and 330 but most of the draws i take at 315 when no cloud is occuring at this temp i ramp it up 320 until no cloud and then 330 until no more cloud... hmmm but this is my newest setting of them earlier i used 335 ,350, 365 but did not like the taste... and in my opinion at 315 i get now good clouds with slow drow and not watching the red light ... i am drawing until i feel the vapor in my throat hmmm sounds funny...

Ahh OK, sounds like the coating might not have been cooked through my..similar issue was happening on the first ceramic arizer solos before they switched to stainless steel. I would hit up Joe or cs about that.

Def have to try those temps..out of habit I leave 1 as lowest and 3 to somewhat high and 2 maybe 20-40 degrees between, based on my experience with other vaporizers.315,320 and 330 maybe too close together..it also depends on how fine you grind..how often you clean the parts..coil placement..coil size..even firmware..I had to get mine updated to work consistently.

 

[OF]

@blackbur no i am using the grinder which comes with the volcano its made out of plastic... i think this parts come from where the lid and "bowl" connect together i am coming to this conclusion because this part was once fully black (esv anodized black) and is getting now silver/metalic...

Exactly so. IMO that's got to be it. The black part (anodizing?) has to be worn off for 'the silver ring' to show. They all seem to start out black and run to silver (raw Aluminum). Eventually it stabilizes (stops wearing) when the clearances open up enough.

OF

 

[HerbieVonVapster]

am also dumping my herb on a sheet of paper and mixing... i noticed on this paper little metalic shining parts... in my opinion they came off when taking the lid off and putting it back... did anyone else noticed this... any health risks... i know there are quite different opinions according aluminium and health...

I had the same worry months ago when I noticed same thing. There some post earlier in this thread about it. Anyways was assured by Joe it was normal (shows if unit has been used or not) and was not a risk.

 

[PPN]

My power module came back at home (without to reach its destination cause the wrong adress....) and I can't resisted to gave it a run....my gods! what's amazing taste I get, and clouds!

I bent my coil a little bit more and can't combust at all using 360°F max.

Even with only 2-3 bowls per full battery I'm completly solded, although I'll send it again to EU Elevape service center, at the right adress this time.

I noticed the battery was fully depleted when my unit came back (10 days before it was fully charged...)

 

[IAmKrazy2]

How am i interested in yet another vape? Anyonr want to try and sell me on why i should add this one to an already pretty extensive vaporizer collection?

 

[blackbur]

How am i interested in yet another vape? Anyonr want to try and sell me on why i should add this one to an already pretty extensive vaporizer collection?

Pretty compact vaporizer
Adjustable temp via app
Aesthically pleasing
Charges via micro USB(cell phone charger)
On demand vapor
Pretty easy to clean
Good customer service

Price wise, I would wait for another VN sale or MD drop.

 

[chillersnov8p]

It really stretches the weed. Since it only heats on the draw it's not cooking the herb between hits or when cooling down. Only complaint for most is stirring the load

 

[Shit Snacks]

How am i interested in yet another vape? Anyonr want to try and sell me on why i should add this one to an already pretty extensive vaporizer collection?

Strong instant pure convection hits anytime anywhere any temp. Just may take some patience to set up for yourself. Just read through the thread, I think theres some very impressive functionality here. VaporNation almost always has a coupon code going I think

 

[thotfukr]

Hey guys, its been awhile since I've been here or even vaped flowers on account of all the great concentrates, but I got my hands on some beautiful flower that was grown with lots of love and I fired up the old trusty esv and I'm trying to figure out why I took such a long break. Other than my battery kind of sucking a bit and me being to lazy yo get a replacement, this unit is still awesome and it still produces the tastiest lung busters. I don't regret the $$$ I spent on this, especially since I am legally growing now

 

[Tickdickler]

Does anyone who has the ESV and Firefly want to comment on which you like more? I already have the Firefly, I've been considering getting this but, the screen and battery issues brought up here make me wary.

 

[Jsqz]

@Tickdickler
I can't comment on the Firefly, but what screen issues are you referring to? Although I had a battery problem from the manufacturer, they fixed it quickly and haven't had any issues since.

 

[Shit Snacks]

Does anyone who has the ESV and Firefly want to comment on which you like more? I already have the Firefly, I've been considering getting this but, the screen and battery issues brought up here make me wary.

in my experience battery is better, bottlecap screen works great, much more discreet, this is the one I can take anywhere. But I use firefly if its worj another person or two, and use firefly at home or at a friends. Taste is probably even, first hits are just so delish. Any specific questions just ask, I think elevape is pretty incredible personally, but do really enjoy the firefly as well!