Firewood Vaporizer
- Thread starter Bouldorado
- Start date
ColdAssistant
Well-Known Member
What batteries are you using? And how old are they? I had those similar buzzes happen on a battery I have been using for a while and a brand new p28a fixed it...
fangorn
Well-Known Member
I use p26a or p28a.
They must be around 1 year old.
They power my toad or e-cigs without any problem...
I'm going to try to pick up a valid 18650 in a store tomorrow... but I can't believe that would be it!!
I also sent an email to Marc obviously to find out what he says..
Marc was a little slow to reply to me last week about a defect I had in my bowl kit (a bit of the top lip arrived chipped), but it wasn't an astronomical wait. Less than a week. Was like this at the height of the fw7 hype too. I'm just trying to say "be patient, it'll get sorted" and failing a bit cos I'm super medicated hahahahahaha.
fangorn
Well-Known Member
Marc responded super quickly... but it's the weekend now so the rest will wait until Monday or Tuesday I suppose.
he also asked me about the type of 18650 I am using, and to make sure that the contact is correct at the negative pole.
I tested with a brand new battery and it didn't change anything.
So we'll be heading back I guess.
This doesn't call into question Marc's excellent work at all... but it does make me think...
he also asked me about the type of 18650 I am using, and to make sure that the contact is correct at the negative pole.
I tested with a brand new battery and it didn't change anything.
So we'll be heading back I guess.
This doesn't call into question Marc's excellent work at all... but it does make me think...
Zow237
Well-Known Member
I grabbed an fw7 and an fw8 I checked without any weed or capsule in the 8 there is so much restriction. Idk why. When i inhale on the 7 is pretty wide Open. Idk why the 8 I have is soooo restrictive it’s very uncomfortable drawing from it. Anyone else have this issue? 7 is wide open. The 8s draw restriction is so restricted I find it unusable cuz my neck just flares up from the restriction
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Funny you should ask. It was only a few days ago that I discovered what I think is another bit of Marc's genius despite using the 8/9 for months now. (Yeah, sometimes I'm disturbingly slow when it comes to fully understanding the tech and design of these things.) Watch the opening on the oven end of the FW 8/9 while you put in a capsule (empty is fine) and screw down the oven cover. You will see that the ceramic elbow is pushed down by the pressure exerted by the capsule and cover. This opens a nice wide air intake. That's what the annoying spring is for! It's not just to hold the elbow in place. Or maybe I'm once again completely misunderstanding how things work. But either way, it's pretty darn cool.
Zow237
Well-Known Member
I’m confused what are you telling me to do?
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Sorry I wasn't clear. I'm not saying you have to do anything special.
In your first post you said that you did your draw restriction test with no capsule in the vape. My point is that when you put the capsule in and screw down the oven cover, you will find that the air flow is greatly improved thanks to the vape's design.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Now it's my turn to be confused. I'm not sure what you mean by "open it up even more", but I would be careful about modifying things in there.
Sour Dream
Blue Dream enthusiast
did i miss the drop? nvm just updated and i got one
Last edited:
vapviking
Old & In the Way
I was just able to put one in a cart, could have gone further, though I'm not buying today
Sour Dream
Blue Dream enthusiast
Yea I ended up getting one the site didn’t get updated for the first 15 mins
bobothevaper
Well-Known Member
Was the capsule option ever in stock? I don’t think I need the bowl thing. They drop at 2am here.
Zow237
Well-Known Member
The airflow is just not good enough for me. I have neck muscle problems that get worse when I used vapes with any restriction for the most part. Im saying i need more airflow.
Also i just charged a battery for the 8 and put it in. i got 5 vibrations. went to do a session and it took forever and sometimes i didnt even get a 2nd buzz. then all of a sudden my battery is dead? 3 vibrates 3 times in a row indicating the battery is low and needs to be charged. Ive charged it with multiple cords and still nothing. do i just contact marc and probably end up sending back the battery casing?
Sour Dream
Blue Dream enthusiast
Yea I’m pretty sure both were in stock
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Well understood. It definitely sucks when physical limitations make it harder to get relief from physical limitations. Been there (still), done that.
Definitely contact Marc. I have a vague memory of some issues with FW8 battery packs early on. If you got your FWs used, maybe the 8's battery pack is an early one that needs some TLC from Marc. While you're at it, you might want to ask him about the airflow on your 8. I understand you have limitations that make your experience different than mine, but the airflow on the 8 is really pretty good. If you're feeling it's restricted even with an empty capsule in place, you should ask Marc about it.
Zow237
Well-Known Member
Yeah I contacted him. I can not get the battery packs to charge at all for some reason. one just vibrates 3 times twice and then the other will vibrate like 9 times after i put the pack on and only give me a 2 vibrate when i check the battery. Just odd that i get a device from someone that said they barely used it 20 times since launch and both batteries wont charge. Ive used a few diff usbc cables and wall blocks. doesnt make any sense to my why i cant get them to charge. He charged them to full before he sent them too. @moondog
Highonu
Well-Known Member
Finally got mine, took a while to find its way to northern europe from across the pond. Also managed to drop it and crack the wood where the negative battery connection is. Sucks but a little super glue and it still works perfectly.
Awesome little machine! Only used it with the capsule mod so far, haven’t tried bowl mode yet but it blows me away and works exactly like I wished it would. No stirring and dark AVB is how I love to vape and its so easy to do with the fw9!
Awesome little machine! Only used it with the capsule mod so far, haven’t tried bowl mode yet but it blows me away and works exactly like I wished it would. No stirring and dark AVB is how I love to vape and its so easy to do with the fw9!
Sour Dream
Blue Dream enthusiast
dope man glad you are enjoying it. Mines didnt ship until yesterday idk what the hold up was
I agree with you, that's what makes the Fw9 my favourite outdoor vape, ease of use and performance!
(Some leather jackets are available exclusively in the United States @ vgoodiez)
fangorn
Well-Known Member
Well finally, I submitted the Fw9 for a return by post today...
I don't know yet if Marc will "repair" this one or if he will send me a new one. My patience and serenity amazes me.
It was really difficult to have such a beautiful vaporizer at home, without it being able to be used!
and it's funny but my brain is asking me for a hybrid convection/conduction steam... whereas until now I was doing just fine without it!
I don't know yet if Marc will "repair" this one or if he will send me a new one. My patience and serenity amazes me.
It was really difficult to have such a beautiful vaporizer at home, without it being able to be used!
and it's funny but my brain is asking me for a hybrid convection/conduction steam... whereas until now I was doing just fine without it!
bobothevaper
Well-Known Member
Im in Scandinavia. How long did it take?
Also, can any share pics with 3rd party stem and the adapter?