FlashVAPE

[Dreamerr]

How long does it take the 3.7s to charge? For me it seems like it takes 4-5 hours closer to 5 with only two bowls. I don't even think I finished the second bowl this time and switch batteries. Thanks for the info FV.

Thanks for all the help FV as I am enjoying this vape a bunch. It fell into a hole that no other vape filled.

 

[Avebutter231]

Lol thanks guys

 

[FlashVAPE]

How long does it take the 3.7s to charge? For me it seems like it takes 4-5 hours closer to 5 with only two bowls. I don't even think I finished the second bowl this time and switch batteries. Thanks for the info FV.

Thanks for all the help FV as I am enjoying this vape a bunch. It fell into a hole that no other vape filled.

The S2 cell should take around 5+ hours to charge to full since that monstrous cell is rated at 2250 mah, and the S2 charger is 500mah.

...glad you are enjoying your FV

 

[ScottyT Lefty]

I concur. About 5 hrs is exactly my experience as well.
My original 3.7's are finally losing power. It took around 9 months of moderate use. Mind you, I was one of the guys who left those babies in continuously for probably 6 months of this time period. My new 3.7's are cooking along brilliantly.
Thanks Flashvape!!

 

[SEAttown206]

That Titanium setup is Awesome! I tried some concentrate in my FV once but didn't like the mess it made. Been looking forward to this solution ;-)

Question about my charger for the 3.7 S2 batteries. The red/green light is malfunctionIng. Just stays green, so can't use light to determine when battery is fully charged. Battery still getting recharged, but without knowing for sure when charging is complete, I am overcharging them? Is there a fix for this, or does the charger just need to be replaced?

 

[Lizard King]

I love the taste of this vape. The abv progression on the FV Stage 2 (I re-crumbled between photo 5 and 6, and then again between photo 8 and 9):

I'm looking forward to the PA to coming out!!

 

[Tweek]

It is indeed a sweet little unit. Great pics, thanks for those

So...anyone ordered the titanium dabbing set yet?

 

[Lizard King]

It is indeed a sweet little unit. Great pics, thanks for those

So...anyone ordered the titanium dabbing set yet?

You're welcome!

Jerry was kind enough to include one for me to try in a recent order. It's beautifully made, I can say that much. Unfortunately, I can't comment on it much further than that as I haven't had the opportunity to try it out yet. I live in an area where concentrates aren't readily available. The only concentrate available is sticky black afghan hashish and that hasn't been around since I received the titanium dabbing set. I'm not even sure if it would vape well or not?

 

[Tweek]

Received my titanium dabber and plate in the mail today...pretty snazzy! I don't have anything to dab...yet...but when I do, I am eager to give this a whirl.

 

[pakalolo]

Received my titanium dabber and plate in the mail today...pretty snazzy! I don't have anything to dab...yet...but when I do, I am eager to give this a whirl.

I also have the dabber plate. As FlashVAPE acknowledges, it really needs a power adapter to work the way dab-lovers like. A dab takes a lot of heating so the battery life is not so good, and even then the plate doesn't get hot enough for that instant dab that the aficionados want. Never fear, however, you can get that by replacing the plate with a tabbed screen. This gets hot enough to vaporize the dab instantly so the flavour is purer than with the plate. (The PA will fix this.) I thought that dabbing might ruin the tabbed screen, but in my tests there was no clogging, only some discolouration of the tabbed screen, and no effect at all on the heater screen. You can still put the Ti dabbing tool to work while you wait for the PA!

Another thing I noticed was that after I had tried a couple of dabs, whenever I started to heat it up there was some vapour rising up from the bowl. On close examination, I could see some resin buildup on the ceramic under the heater screen and this seemed to be the source of the heat-up vapour. I don't know if this could turn into a problem if the buildup gets too heavy. It wasn't for me but I haven't done a lot of dabs with the FV.

You need to remove your top screen to dab, which might present a problem when you try to put it back unless you have the screen replacement tool. You'll probably want to use a short whip with it as well (the LB whip is just right) so that you can see into the FV as you dab. I found dabbing blind to be a bit clumsy and frustrating.

 

[pakalolo]

I remembered that a while back, I wanted a picture of a completely disassembled FV to illustrate a point but I didn't have one online. Now I do:

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That's actually Silver Bullet 0005, showing that you can take apart even the earliest of FVs. This is what it looks like when you screw the battery chamber and the heater/switch together:

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When you put the ceramic heating chamber in place, you get this:

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Finally, when you screw on the bezel for the heating chamber, you get the pieces we're all familiar with:

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I realized after I'd wrapped up shooting that I didn't show the disassembled swivel cap. Maybe next time.

 

[Bvapst]

Great pictures!

As FV was telling me I may have a problem with my HE screen.

Any suggestions how can I open my early FV model to get access there? I tried with grip gloves and really couldn't feel I would be abble to open it.

 

[pakalolo]

Great pictures!

As FV was telling me I may have a problem with my HE screen.

Any suggestions how can I open my early FV model to get access there? I tried with grip gloves and really couldn't feel I would be abble to open it.

Thanks for the compliment. I posted how I did it earlier in the thread, but I accept no responsibility if it goes horribly wrong. If you read the other posts on that page, you'll see a couple of other suggestions.

 

[NineDelta]

Flashvape stage-2 with iceolator

 

[PPN]

I think that sometimes it's good to don't use a vape to discover it again, one month ago I wanted to sold it and put it in a box. Yesterday I opened the box and my FV start to work again and I can tell you that I like it and I don't want to sold it now!
It's amazing to be able to get another vape when one bored me, taste and effect is different with each vape.
It's not my daily driver but I haven't got a main vape, it's my garden vape because it's easier to see through the window outside under the sun and I can take a draw, move, take another draw..... this is the perfect vape for this!

The oil kit seems very nice but they tell us that we need to take off the glass window and the upper screen and it seems to me a little bit difficult if i want to vape oil and after grass.

 

[NineDelta]

Another video using the original version and stage-2 with weed and hash

 

[cluffy]

I've had the Flashvape for over a week now. I really like the stage 2 set up, but I only have one stage 2 battery (purchased it used). Since the PA is on the horizon, I can't bring myself to buy more batteries. Could we please get an ETA on the PA?
Being a machinist, I really appreciate the build quality and detail of the FV. Even my boss was impressed. Well done, FV!

 

[FlashVAPE]

I've had the Flashvape for over a week now. I really like the stage 2 set up, but I only have one stage 2 battery (purchased it used). Since the PA is on the horizon, I can't bring myself to buy more batteries. Could we please get an ETA on the PA?
Being a machinist, I really appreciate the build quality and detail of the FV. Even my boss was impressed. Well done, FV!

Thanks for your positive energy and support! Its really nice to receive such compliments from someone who understands the many steps involved in machining the FV shell alone!

The PA is under development, and we are happy to report that real progress is being made. We have a working prototype right now, and are finalizing the schematics for the printed circuit board. However, with limited resources, the entire designing process is slower than anticipated. We hope to have a finalized prototype good enough to show in 1-2 weeks time, and have the units ready to ship in a month's time.

I promise it will really be worth the wait!

 

[Vapodudule]

@FlashVAPE why don't you appeal to a crowd funding project? specially if it is small cashflow needed, i think i won't be the only one here to give your margin here and now for an FVPA.

 

[Atman]

@FlashVAPE - I have had my flashvape for about a year now I think. I have noticed that it is starting to take much longer to get my product warmed up to create vapor. What used to take 6-8 seconds now seems to take 12-14. Any thoughts as to what my problem might be?

Could it be that I need to buy new batteries? If so, could you link me directly or PM me directly where those are at on your site? Looks like there is some stuff with phase 2 but I'm not sure what all that is and don't want to make the mistake of purchasing the wrong kind.

 

[pakalolo]

It could be your batteries but I suspect that what you really need is a heater screen. Even if you have one of the early models, it's possible to replace the heater screen yourself. I just replaced the screen on my Silver Bullet and it now performs like it was new.

If you get new batteries, you probably need these:

http://www.flashvape.com/fv-accessories/2-pack-original-3-2v-li-ion-batteries-for-flashvape/

If you have the Stage 2 spacer, then you need these:

http://www.flashvape.com/fv-accessories/2-pack-s2-3-7v-li-ion-batteries-for-flashvape-stage-2/

 

[FlashVAPE]

@FlashVAPE - I have had my flashvape for about a year now I think. I have noticed that it is starting to take much longer to get my product warmed up to create vapor. What used to take 6-8 seconds now seems to take 12-14. Any thoughts as to what my problem might be?

Could it be that I need to buy new batteries? If so, could you link me directly or PM me directly where those are at on your site? Looks like there is some stuff with phase 2 but I'm not sure what all that is and don't want to make the mistake of purchasing the wrong kind.

Hi Atman,

yes, it could be the batteries, as the FV puts a heavy load on the cells when in use. please see PM. thanks!

 

[KaduFlyer]

@[USER=11427]FlashVAPE[/USER]

After too many years combusting, i'm finally coming around to the possibility of vaping and have spent the last couple of weeks reading through the threads. I've whittled my list of candidates down to FlashVAPE, Solo or Pinnacle Pro but I think FlashVAPE is the best of the bunch for my habits - pressed hash and quick heat up time - but have a couple of questions.

I see there's a PA coming soon - will it come with the S2 spacer; i'm not sure i need to purchase the S2 batteries to begin with if it will. Any ETA on this ?

I was going to use VapoShop for the purchase - i know they're a member on here - and although they do mention the 2 year warranty I can't see them in the list of authorised dealers on you site. Could you confirm please.

Thanks

 

[Vapodudule]

S2 solution is a must have to enjoy the full experience of FV, specially convection mode.

 

[KaduFlyer]

S2 solution is a must have to enjoy the full experience of FV, specially convection mode.

Thanks; that's true but I'm assuming the PA will generate enough power for S2 convection and as I'm going to be using the vape pretty much exclusively at home I'm not sure I need the S2 battery set if the PA is just around the corner. I looked at a whole host of plug-in vape's but the FlashVAPE is the only vape I have seen that specifically says it will cope with pressed material and has such a short heat-up time that I think the transition from combustion to vaporisation will be a lot smoother and more likely to stick