FlowerMate Vapormax V/V5.0/V5.0S/V5 Pro

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Episode666

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OF said:
I gave my Volcano grinder away a while back, from what I recall the grind (really a shred) I'm using these days is finer, not I think that matters much. If I follow right, you're using one of the humidity control modules favored by Cigar and Pipe guys? IMO that's way too wet for vaping. They (or rather we, I was once one....) are trying to control a burn (amongst other things, tobacco has to stay wet to burn slowly enough. Cigarettes have glycerine and other stuff added for this reason. We don't want it slow (consuming heat to slow the fire down), we want it NOW!

Try grinding some medium/fine and put it open somewhere warm for a while, I use the top of my router. That moisture has to come out before we get vapor anyway, best to do it before so it won't slow it down later and eat up the battery doing so. More over, the condensed water seems to make a mess fouling wise.

I'll see if I can remember to dig out the camera and shot a shot or two of some 'ready to go' (IMO) herb. But experimenting around is encouraged in any case.

I love the door talk. Reminds me of Goldilocks? It's a little annoyance, the very sort that can really piss you off. My experience is sometimes debris trapped makes it too tight. I wonder if that (intentionally trapping some ABV in the rails or under the cover could tighten it up?

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I got you wrong, when you wrote very well cured I missed the parenthesis (very dry). These packs are for traditionnal curing of whole buds. My ready to use material is ground up and air dried, tho I never thought of putting it on some gentle heat like the router, very clever idea! I like air dried for the shorter warmup time, but extra dry will be even better. :science:

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That adage is often true, but I would demand a replacement as I think that's sounds like its defective (you will probably get more millage requested a replacement vs demanding a return). You could also try posting in the PIU thread: http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/www-puffitup-com-your-friendly-vaporizer-store.4113 I posted there about an issue with the free grinder they sent me and they were really friendly and offered to send me a replacement.
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That free grinder never made a complete turn :rolleyes: but the service, shipping time and price were so good I didn't care at all. I knew I could ask for another one because I read all over this forum how liked they are, but at the same time I did not want to abuse that power with something pointless.

Not to say that the sliding doors are pointless, but @FUnhouse, if you care enough that you consider a return, maybe you could try @UnshavenFish and @KeroZen tip. I know on my unit I can not fix it with bare hands that way (maybe the Mini is more rigid) and I'm hesitating at using pliers because I don't care enough to risk scratching the finish.
 
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KeroZen said:
Your "you get what you paid for" remark was completely unfair and unfounded, provided you didn't even use the product once. Everything is made in China, it's now the #1 economy, live with it.
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Yea its true... we bitch about how things made in China are shitty and cheap but forget that most of our "high-end" products are also made there.
 
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Episode666 said:
That free grinder never made a complete turn :rolleyes: but the service, shipping time and price were so good I didn't care at all. I knew I could ask for another one because I read all over this forum how liked they are, but at the same time I did not want to abuse that power with something pointless.

Not to say that the sliding doors are pointless, but @FUnhouse, if you care enough that you consider a return, maybe you could try @UnshavenFish and @KeroZen tip. I know on my unit I can not fix it with bare hands that way (maybe the Mini is more rigid) and I'm hesitating at using pliers because I don't care enough to risk scratching the finish.
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For the grinder I didn't request anything, they offered to send me a new one when I posted about my issue in the PIU forum.

In regards to the sliding covers its nice to know there is an easy work around (this thread needs an index!) but if it came to me that way I would expect an exchange (not return) because its obvious that it was designed to stay shut (much less someone pulls their FM out of their pocket only to have the glass mouth piece fall out of its slot and break on the ground.)
 
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flyingturtle said:
For the grinder I didn't request anything, they offered to send me a new one when I posted about my issue in the PIU forum.

In regards to the sliding covers its nice to know there is an easy work around (this thread needs an index!) but if it came to me that way I would expect an exchange (not return) because its obvious that it was designed to stay shut (much less someone pulls their FM out of their pocket only to have the glass mouth piece fall out of its slot and break on the ground.)
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It was very nice from them! Also, maybe since I'm in Canada I over estimated the hassle it was for them, because anytime I ship something to Canada it's never cheaper than 12$, most often it's in the 15$ range for the smaller packages. We don't have national small package and it's costing us way too much, imo. Maybe it cost them 2$ to send you a new grinder for all I know!

It's true that it would suck to break the mouth piece that way! Furthermore, it's everyone's right as a customer to decide when they are satisfied or if something needs to be addressed.
 
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So here is how I see the door thing .
The door on my mini would not close . I tried bending it and removing the door (as instructed by Randy and the thread ) And neither helped ... Well it got a little closer to staying closed .

So to me this seems like it will be an on going problem . I will fix it and it will just get loose again .
This to me is a design problem .
And I should never have to repair something brand new out of the box with a quality control sticker on it .
But that is just me and I don't have much patience for this kind of thing .
I would replace it but I think the same thing will happen and I don't like the doors .
So I will go another way .
Not sure what to get now But I am weary of anything cheap as much as I would like to save some money .
Also Randy took care of the situation and was very cool about helping me try to fix it and offering a refund . They are good people over at PIU and I would recommend them to anyone .
 
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Hello guys, new to the world of vaping but I'm done smoking cigarettes. After the past few weeks looking around at various vaporisers I've decided on the FM V5 Pro as my first. I smoke flowers but do enjoy hash frequently as well, and I feel like I'd lose out on being able to vaporise hash with one of the other models because of the fixed temperature settings.

Being in the UK though I'm running into some trouble due to Smiss' small web presence. I'm not ridiculously cheap but so far the only European source I've found for the V5 Pro is VapoShop which I noticed at the bottom of this site. The price there isn't unreasonable at £125 but I see no mention of a warranty or anything. Vapefiend doesn't carry the pro but I'm wondering if I'm just looking in the wrong places. If anyone could point me in the right direction it'd be hugely appreciated.

I was also wondering about replacing the bottom screen on the pro model? The flowers around here usually aren't super dry so it seems clogging is a risk. I'd rather not have to wait for it to dry out before using the vaporiser, so if I could just replace the bottom screen it seems this issue will be alleviated. I've read through the thread and seen that it's replaceable with some fiddling on the mini but was unsure about other models, if I can carefully tweak it out with an ice pick or other tool I've got no issue with that. Also what would the preferred replacement screen be?

Apologies for my inexperience and amount of questions, just looking forward to kicking the nicotine out of my life.

Thanks all!
 
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@Cutcorners

You could probably save a couple bucks by ordering it from china directly. You could contact Smiss or search DHgate for a better price, possibly with free shipping. About the warranty from Vaposhop, I would suggest contacting them and asking.

Re: bottom screen - some people say it doesn't get clogged but mine sure does with time. An icepick is ideal to remove it and will be easier when the unit is new. After removing it you can bend or cut a little notch in it for easier removal or simple replace it with a standard screen.

Re: nicotine - if you really need a fix try an ecig. I actually enjoy my ecigs which I could never really say about smoking cigarettes.
 
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Cutcorners

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diniz said:
@Cutcorners Check ebay you can get for 70 odd pounds with free shipping.
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@Cutcorners
Re: bottom screen - some people say it doesn't get clogged but mine sure does with time. An icepick is ideal to remove it and will be easier when the unit is new. After removing it you can bend or cut a little notch in it for easier removal or simple replace it with a standard screen.
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Big thanks to both of you, looks like I'll be going with ebay, might miss out on the £70 deal as I can't order right now and they only have two left but there's another on there for £90 so not too bad at all!

Happy to do a little diy myself and take the screen out as soon as I get it, read earlier on that a domed screen seems to be the preference, anyone know what size I should be ordering? Would like to have everything on hand to do it when it arrives so I'm ready to go from the start. I see basil bush do 15 and 20mm domed with a metal lip, would either of those be suitable?
 
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Cutcorners said:
Big thanks to both of you, looks like I'll be going with ebay, might miss out on the £70 deal as I can't order right now and they only have two left but there's another on there for £90 so not too bad at all!

Happy to do a little diy myself and take the screen out as soon as I get it, read earlier on that a domed screen seems to be the preference, anyone know what size I should be ordering? Would like to have everything on hand to do it when it arrives so I'm ready to go from the start. I see basil bush do 15 and 20mm domed with a metal lip, would either of those be suitable?
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I've been using these with great success - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10mm-Smok...43480848?var=560515434742&hash=item3ceb2aaf10

I replaced the screen at the bottom of the oven with one of these and they are cheap enough to throw them away if they get clogged. I also put one on top of the load to stop the mouthpiece from becoming clogged. They are flexible enough to dome if you wish.
 
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bonez said:
Do the FLOWERMATE UNIVERSAL ADAPTER
Work for the mini
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No, not as designed. In the other FM stems the fine screen is in front under a screw off cover that sticks down into a deeper oven. You have to take that cover (and the fine screen) off to get it to screw onto the Mini.

Even so, I abandoned it and went back to an inch or 3/8 tube over the standard stems.

Ed also makes an excellent WonG adapter, but you need the metal base and rubber insert from a stock stem to use it.

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Anyone here have an idea how to connect the mini with the glass MP with this ecig-bubblers?
I was thinking of some kind silicon reduction, but something from kitchenware or houshold stuff would be nice too, i dont want to order from the internet and wait 2-5 weeks again...

Also, i am thinking of making some mouthpiece i can put over/on the end of the bubbler, so i dont get water in my mouth so easily.... Also for hygienic reasons when vaping in a group.... But thats just an idea. First thing is the adapter so i can use it with the mini.

I got an friend with an 3D printer, maybe he has some silicone-like stuff which is elastic....?

Thanks!
 
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zorn said:
Anyone here have an idea how to connect the mini with the glass MP with this ecig-bubblers?
I was thinking of some kind silicon reduction, but something from kitchenware or houshold stuff would be nice too, i dont want to order from the internet and wait 2-5 weeks again...
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I do this a fair bit with that very bubbler (and a slightly different one). I use a 3/4 inch long piece of 3/8 (ID) by 1/2 (OD) silicone tube inserted into the bubbler (sticks out a bit and seals on the glass MP). I also use the same piece of tube to keep the stem from rattling in storage in fact.

No need to worry about water, correctly filled it doesn't leak (even in your pocket), if you insist then 'the next size down' Silicone tube works great.

Good luck with 'em.

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Great news, I've had two of the V5.0S fail on me in the past year, but was able to get a hold of the guys over at Flowermate and they shipped me replacements for my two V5.0S, so two big thumbs up for Flowermate.
 
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AudioGD said:
Great news, I've had two of the V5.0S fail on me in the past year, but was able to get a hold of the guys over at Flowermate and they shipped me replacements for my two V5.0S, so two big thumbs up for Flowermate.
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"Fail" in what way?
That's really great that Flowermate shipped replacements. From China?
 
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flyingturtle

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So after spending my vacation I've come to the conclusion that the way I'm using the Mini is no where near as efficient as my Extreme Q. I feel like I'm using more herb and getting less results. I realize that it probably won't be as efficient as my EQ because of how different they are but hopefully I can get the FM to work better.

Do the mods just help with the restricted air flow issues, or can they also help with the efficiency as well? I get clogged really quickly too, so I guess my flowers are too moist. :/
 
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AudioGD said:
Both just refused to turn on, no matter how fast (or slower) or how many times I would hit the switch.
Batteries on both V5.0S were full charged.
Replacements shipped from somewhere around Los Angeles.
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How long and how often were you using them till they failed?
 
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Anyone got a link for buying a flowermate MINI from china for cheap? I would be VERY grateful because i'm way too stoned to go through this thread. Thank you please
 
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I've been using the V5.0 Pro for a week, battery now needs to be recharged.
Guess have used the V5.0S for about 10 minutes a day.
So getting about 70 minutes of use from one charge.
Might even get better after the battery has recharged and discharged a few times.
 
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Get ready to say "Well, duhhhhhhh....", even though I'm going to mention this anyway.

I don't like to waste anything, so I've been cleaning my 5.0s by dipping a previously used QTip in previously used ISO, the idea being that when the QTip got all guncked up, I'd peel off the cotton and vape it. And when the ISO got sufficiently sludgey, I'd let that evaporate and vape it as well.

Well, since the draw was getting pretty restricted, I finally decided to start doing a first class job of cleaning it by using fresh ISO and a fresh Qtip, then after the ISO wipe (upside down to keep the ISO from dripping inside) I took another clean, dry QTip and wiped off the ISO left from the first QTip. I then repeated these steps a second time with another clean QTip. WOW! What a difference! It's now drawing like new! Plus the oven screen is clean as proverbial whistle (although I've really never understood what's so clean about whistles....)!

Incidentally, just to be clear, I'm talking about cleaning the hot air intake screen in the bottom of the oven, not the mouthpiece screen.
 
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