Inductor - Desktop Induction Heater by Camouflet

[TDW710]

Hoping for a longshot on this, but there was previously a video someone posted in this thread using the Inductor on a device that had a stem that was nearly the gauge of a cigar.

I've looked through the entire thread & I think Streamable might have removed it- I remember it was in portrait orientation compared to some of the YouTube videos & Imgur uploads on here.

Does anyone happen to remember the video & know what that device/stem was? Feel like the guy was in a garage, might have had a name tag on. @Custom Flower Hardware possibly as it looks like they posted frequently in here?

Thanks to anyone who chimes in.

 

[coolbreeze]

Hoping for a longshot on this, but there was previously a video someone posted in this thread using the Inductor on a device that had a stem that was nearly the gauge of a cigar.

I've looked through the entire thread & I think Streamable might have removed it- I remember it was in portrait orientation compared to some of the YouTube videos & Imgur uploads on here.

Does anyone happen to remember the video & know what that device/stem was? Feel like the guy was in a garage, might have had a name tag on. @Custom Flower Hardware possibly as it looks like they posted frequently in here?

Probably him heating his Thermal Accumulator. I know he's got an awesome bamboo stem by @phattpiggie and I believe he has a twisted PP WPA stem as well? That might be what you mean.

Was it something like this?

Thanks to anyone who chimes in.

 

[TDW710]

Probably him heating his Thermal Accumulator. I know he's got an awesome bamboo stem by @phattpiggie and I believe he has a twisted PP WPA stem as well? That might be what you mean.

Was it something like this?

Most definitely. Think it may have been darker wood, but around that gauge. Appreciate it.

 

[Himothy]

Hey guys, almost had a torch catch on fire in my hand last night. After that experience I'm looking to switching to the inductor to get rid of them. Any cons with this device? Does it scratch the analog devices? Anyone know if they've ever done a 420 bundle, might have to wait? Thanks.

 

[coolbreeze]

Hey guys, almost had a torch catch on fire in my hand last night. After that experience I'm looking to switching to the inductor to get rid of them. Any cons with this device? Does it scratch the analog devices? Anyone know if they've ever done a 420 bundle, might have to wait? Thanks.

They had amazing Black Friday deals so maybe they will for 420? I haven't had it scratch anything, I don't think. I've had a head die and be replaced, the process was quick and straightforward. Others have had the F-core chip, it seems like an easy replacement.

Overall it's an amazing piece of gear. Lots of people share their voltage settings, etc, so there's good help available. It'll induct just about anything and it's kind of essential gear for the Injector, Zooter, and Banger.

 

[TedJones]

Hey guys, almost had a torch catch on fire in my hand last night. After that experience I'm looking to switching to the inductor to get rid of them. Any cons with this device? Does it scratch the analog devices? Anyone know if they've ever done a 420 bundle, might have to wait? Thanks.

I got an email today promoting their new XL and this is one of the deals:

If you've been waiting to order your inductor, now's your chance
to score a deal! For a limited time we are offering the All New Ceramo XL Bundled
with the Inductor!

Won’t scratch devices. No cons for me. If you have limited space, that might be one since it is large. Heavier than I anticipated too

Overall it's an amazing piece of gear.

 

[Himothy]

They had amazing Black Friday deals so maybe they will for 420? I haven't had it scratch anything, I don't think. I've had a head die and be replaced, the process was quick and straightforward. Others have had the F-core chip, it seems like an easy replacement.

Overall it's an amazing piece of gear. Lots of people share their voltage settings, etc, so there's good help available. It'll induct just about anything and it's kind of essential gear for the Injector, Zooter, and Banger.

Awesome maybe I will wait.

I got an email today promoting their new XL and this is one of the deals:

If you've been waiting to order your inductor, now's your chance
to score a deal! For a limited time we are offering the All New Ceramo XL Bundled
with the Inductor!

Won’t scratch devices. No cons for me. If you have limited space, that might be one since it is large. Heavier than I anticipated too

I can't find the bundle anywhere on their site? I wonder if it is just for email subscribers.

 

[coolbreeze]

Awesome maybe I will wait.

I can't find the bundle anywhere on their site? I wonder if it is just for email subscribers.

It's in the email; I clicked it but it just took me to the front page and I don't see the deal under the inductor or the convectors. Maybe they're still updating the site.

 

[TedJones]

Curious if anyone has experienced a working inductor, but unable to change the voltage? Mine's been stuck/set at 17.8 V for the past week. The dial moves fine from end to end, but the voltage doesn't change. I'm still waiting to hear back from CS.

 

[NorthernHigh420]

Curious if anyone has experienced a working inductor, but unable to change the voltage? Mine's been stuck/set at 17.8 V for the past week. The dial moves fine from end to end, but the voltage doesn't change. I'm still waiting to hear back from CS.

I know someone that had this problem want to say Camouflet had them send it in. I would email them they typically are pretty good about warranty issues.

 

[someTooL]

Curious if anyone has experienced a working inductor, but unable to change the voltage? Mine's been stuck/set at 17.8 V for the past week. The dial moves fine from end to end, but the voltage doesn't change. I'm still waiting to hear back from CS.

Maybe it was the beta days, but I remember reading somewhere also of this issue. The one I remember was actually a case of the knob slipping on the dial pole. The knob was tight enough to feel normal but not tight enough to turn the dial itself. Maybe give that a look see. Best of luck!

 

[sparrowman]

Hi guys, I have a really stupid question to ask. Just received a 240v inductor with an EU lead. Can I use any UK kettle lead or are there special requirements? I have a 13a fuse cable that fits, but I'm afraid to turn it on in case I overload anything

 

[someTooL]

Posting a little FAQ guide on replacing a faulty power switch.

Before I start, CAMO CS was very responsive and provided two acceptable options for my out of warranty inductor power supply.

However, with times tight and average electrical knowledge/tools, I decided to try and repair it myself. Glad I did.

Opening the unit is done by removing 4 tiny phillips screws on the bottom. One of my four broke during removal but acted as a guide post upon installation.
Opened unit:
Once the bottom is removed, the fun now begins. Basically there is three wires to remove from the switch. One black, two red. Pay attention ( take a picture) to remember load/neutral/ground. You can easily also trace the wires back to the hookup’s one the power supply later.

Below is original switch. A needle, pictured, and a glued in toothpick is what holds the switch together.

Removing the two screws on the side of the box releases the internal supply box. This step is optional if you use the same switch, however if you want an upgraded switch you need to remove for the next steps.

Due to the led screen being soldered, I choose not to remove this and just cover with tape to allow me to Dremel cut the opening to fit the new switch. Quick dremel cut and vacuum and it’s was done.


Put everything back together, added a couple of screws to the new switch and done.

Overall pretty average difficulty job but feel much better with now having the upgraded switch. Holler if I can answer any questions.

 

[coolbreeze]

Factory second Inductors for $200!

Inductor 110V - Factory Seconds

The Inductor is Camouflet's unique and incredibly powerful desktop induction heater for battery-free devices and accessories. Built around a tabletop power unit that incorporates a removable rolling tray, adjustment dial, and voltage meter display. A modular head is used to heat your device and...

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[kokolokokolokon]

Did anyone try the new inductor lighter head?

 

[Orvaxxx]

Did anyone try the new inductor lighter head?

On the Discord someone said it heats up slower and is less powerful.

 

[coolbreeze]

On the Discord someone said it heats up slower and is less powerful.

That's how mine seems.

Edit: I went over and checked the Discord and it's performing as intended, apparently:

Camouflet — Yesterday at 3:23 PM​

Hi there, the Lighter Head V2 was redesigned with a slightly repositioned induction field that sits a bit farther from the surface. This improves durability and internal efficiency. For example, if you were using 19V with the original Lighter Head, bumping it up to 20V with the V2 should yield similar performance and overcome the slightly larger gap. The V2 is actually capable of higher maximum power and more efficient energy transfer. If you’re experiencing any issues with your device, please send an email to contact@camouflet.com and we will assist you asap. Thanks!

 

[Vasferatu]

That's how mine seems.

Edit: I went over and checked the Discord and it's performing as intended, apparently:

Do you agree that the difference they stated is accurate?

I'd love to know as I'm contemplating picking one up for use with my Tornado and may be in a position to pick up either the updated version or old stock where I live.

Being in the market for an IH for my nado is a hard enough choice right now between the forge, yll 3.0 or inductor, let alone with an extra head option for the inductor

 

[coolbreeze]

Do you agree that the difference they stated is accurate?

I have not used it a whole lot yet, but it seems accurate. I noticed it right away, read about it later. Maybe I'll play with it this afternoon and see a little more how it is.

I'd love to know as I'm contemplating picking one up for use with my Tornado and may be in a position to pick up either the updated version or old stock where I live.

Assuming the new one is otherwise as improved as hoped, there's not much point in grabbing the older one I'd think. In either case it will be plenty powerful for almost anything so the one-step reduction in power shouldn't matter much.

Being in the market for an IH for my nado is a hard enough choice right now between the forge, yll 3.0 or inductor, let alone with an extra head option for the inductor

The Inductor covers a lot of ground in terms of what it will heat. If the new head is in fact more durable, it's an even better choice. Unlike the others, though, it's tethered to the wall.

 

[Vasferatu]

I have not used it a whole lot yet, but it seems accurate. I noticed it right away, read about it later. Maybe I'll play with it this afternoon and see a little more how it is.

Assuming the new one is otherwise as improved as hoped, there's not much point in grabbing the older one I'd think. In either case it will be plenty powerful for almost anything so the one-step reduction in power shouldn't matter much.

The Inductor covers a lot of ground in terms of what it will heat. If the new head is in fact more durable, it's an even better choice. Unlike the others, though, it's tethered to the wall.

Thanks that was my school of thought also but became sightly concerned that people noticed it without knowing that prior. If what they say is accurate you would think it would hardly be noticeable at all. Makes me wonder if the difference in the higher voltages is greater than in the lower.....

But from what I hear it is such a powerful device anyway that maybe it isn't the worst thing in the world to lose a bit of power for sturdiness and reliability.

I mostly vape at home anyway so being limited to wall use is fine. Sounds like Camouflet may be quietly working on a solution for that though. There's another thread where somebody was trying to come up with a DIY solution as well which is interesting

portable inductor? has anybody tried a portable power supply?

I want to take the inductor camping, w/out the bamboo box, a voltage control on a 40v tool battery seems like it'd be perfect. any Ideas?

fuckcombustion.com

 

[someTooL]

I’m interested in grabbing the updated lighter, would you say it has the same reduced power as the beta lighter (v1)? I really like the v2 lighter power I have now and only replaced one fcore in ~2yrs.

 

[jbm]

I have the v2, that 50% off was hard to pass up.) Haven’t really tested it much yet, but will get back when I have a chance.

 

[coolbreeze]

I’m interested in grabbing the updated lighter, would you say it has the same reduced power as the beta lighter (v1)? I really like the v2 lighter power I have now and only replaced one fcore in ~2yrs.

To be honest I don't think I noticed much difference between the beta and v1. But I did kill a beta and I think a v1, iirc. Never chipped a core though.

that 50% off was hard to pass up.

Same. Now I have one I hopefully will not need a backup for, and a backup. ; )

Thanks that was my school of thought also but became sightly concerned that people noticed it without knowing that prior. If what they say is accurate you would think it would hardly be noticeable at all. Makes me wonder if the difference in the higher voltages is greater than in the lower.....

But from what I hear it is such a powerful device anyway that maybe it isn't the worst thing in the world to lose a bit of power for sturdiness and reliability.

I mostly vape at home anyway so being limited to wall use is fine. Sounds like Camouflet may be quietly working on a solution for that though. There's another thread where somebody was trying to come up with a DIY solution as well which is interesting

portable inductor? has anybody tried a portable power supply?

I want to take the inductor camping, w/out the bamboo box, a voltage control on a 40v tool battery seems like it'd be perfect. any Ideas?

fuckcombustion.com

I just had a bowl in the Ceramo with the Super Cap, heated for ~8 seconds, rotated at an angle on the core. Got a very, very tasty bowl with thick vapor; hit it again for 6 sec when it stopped producing and finished up the bowl leaving even, medium brown abv. I would say it felt like a more forgiving process, and the vapor was very nice quality. I think a marginal loss of power will not make this thing any less awesome. If you don't mind desktop use it's a great device to build around. The long cable makes it nice for the coffee table, etc.

I'll try the Injector again later--it made the new head quite warm the first attempt.

Edit: Tried the Injector. I set it to 28v+, zapped it for about 25 seconds in 2 ten-sec blasts plus a few more seconds, got nice, thick vapor. Finished it completely with two more 10-sec reheats. So I feel like the increased time amounts are noticeable but the results are really nice.

 

[vaporo]

I have the v2 head and it’s better quality wise. The f core is noticeably better.