Iolite vaporiser

[max]

At least it is actually a vaporizer and not prone towards combustion like some of these other products.

I think I can safely say that a vaporizer will never be defined as a product that can't combust. A lot of medical users need a high temp from a vape, and that's going to rule out any model with a fixed temp.

 

[zoo]

At least it is actually a vaporizer and not prone towards combustion like some of these other products.

I think I can safely say that a vaporizer will never be defined as a product that can't combust. A lot of medical users need a high temp from a vape, and that's going to rule out any model with a fixed temp.

DUUUUDE!!! The iolite has a fixed temperature and cannot create combustion!

 

[Lo]

though with my last can I used it down to the very last drop and that's when the problem started occuring so I don't know if that might have something to do with it.

Any suggestions or help on someone that has experienced this before? I use it daily.

Hey Homes!! I think a few of use have come to the conclusion that the end of a butane can no matter what brand seems to bring about some issues with the Iolite. The good news is usually this is taken care of after venting or going through their troubleshooting techniques which include a few fill/vent sessions. I've had a few times where I thought for sure I needed to send mine in for service but have always gotten it working again. EVERY issue I've had have been at the end of the butane cans. I only use Vector & Colibri which are both ultra pure but...I think there is still something that clogs the IO.

Good luck! Below are some troubleshooting tips from Iolite for you in case a standard venting doesn't work.

Iolite Troubleshoot:

Unfortunately as the iolite is a butane device it will have problems with the cold.

If the temperature is close to or below freezing (as it is now) the iolite will need to be warmed to room/body temperature before ignition. However when hot and running it will function correctly.


I realise you have vented/refilled the iolite already, however, here are our up to date instructions for this process which may differ from yours.

Please follow the following troubleshooting below to vent and refill the iolite.

Also please use a new can of butane for this procedure. (Please note this may need to be done at least twice)



1. Please make sure to read the warning on the back of your can of butane before proceeding with the following instructions.

2. Move to a well ventilated area, outside is best.

3. Make sure the unit is off. Turn the unit upside down and point away from your body. Make sure your face is not in the path of the released gas.

4. Using the small end of the handtool (if you have the newer hand tool it will be too large to use, in this case use the lid of a biro or something that will fit but not damage the valve), depress the gas valve and let all the gas dispel ensuring to keep hands clear of liquid gas spraying from the valve, this may take up to or more than 1 minute, it will be empty when you can no longer hear a hiss.

5. Please do not use a nearly empty can of butane fuel as this may cause problems with the functioning of the iolite.

6. Hold the iolite in one hand with the gas valve at the top.

7. With your other hand hold the butane can upside down.

8. Position the butane can at an angle and offer it to the filling valve then move the can perpendicular to the filling valve ensuring a good seal.

9. Press down gently but firmly (excessive spray back is a sign that either the butane can has not created a proper seal or the gas tank may already be full).

10. When the iolite is full, there will be visible spray back of fuel from the valve.

11. Leave the iolite to stand for at least 5 minutes (always do this after refuelling).

12. Turn the iolite on. Don't try to ignite it.

13. Leave it to run for about 15 minutes.

14. Repeat the above steps.

15. Press the igniter in a firm and sharp manner (you may need to do this up to 3 times for ignition to occur).

16. The red glow may not appear for a few seconds after ignition.


Below are some usage/refilling tips.

The following are tips for using the iolite:

1. Grind your herb relatively fine.

2. Loosely pack the bowl to 3 quarters full, if you pack it too tight this will impede the function of the iolite as there will be less air flow and the heat will not circulate as well.

3. Turn the iolite on and wait for the initial cycle to complete, around 45 seconds to a minute, the red light will disappear.

4. You may now inhale from the iolite, if you want a larger initial hit then leave the iolite to 'cook' the herb for a further minute or 2.

5. To inhale properly; This is not like a cigarette, the vapour must be drawn directly into the lungs, also sucking hard and quick on the mouthpiece will not work correctly, a gentle approach is required to gain the best from the iolite. Take a long, slow, gentle inhale straight into the lung, try not to suck in any air apart from through the mouthpiece, then hold it for a comfortable period of time, exhale and draw on the iolite again until the herb is depleted.

6. The herb is depleted when it turns to a toasty brown colour throughout, some people also say it tastes like 'burnt popcorn'. This is a case of gaining experience and over time you will be able to judge correctly when the herb is depleted.



To refill the iolite with fuel properly:

1. Hold the iolite in one hand with the gas valve at the top.

2. With your other hand hold the butane can upside down.

3. Position the butane can at an angle and offer it to the filling valve then move the can perpendicular to the filling valve ensuring a good seal.

4. Press down gently but firmly (excessive spray back is a sign that either the butane can has not created a proper seal or the gas tank may already be full).

5. When the iolite is full, there will be visible spray back of fuel from the valve.

6. Leave the iolite to stand for at least 5 minutes (always do this after refuelling).

7. Turn the iolite on, the switch should be at 1.

8. Press the igniter in a firm and sharp manner (you may need to do this up to 3 times for ignition to occur).

9. The red glow may not appear for a few seconds after ignition.

 

[Pharoh]

Getting ready to buy an Iolite...do you replace the mesh screen before using the Iolite? Thanks!

 

[vapedg13]

Ive had my Iolite for about 3 months...so far no problems

 

[Homes]

though with my last can I used it down to the very last drop and that's when the problem started occuring so I don't know if that might have something to do with it.

Any suggestions or help on someone that has experienced this before? I use it daily.

Hey Homes!! I think a few of use have come to the conclusion that the end of a butane can no matter what brand seems to bring about some issues with the Iolite. The good news is usually this is taken care of after venting or going through their troubleshooting techniques which include a few fill/vent sessions. I've had a few times where I thought for sure I needed to send mine in for service but have always gotten it working again. EVERY issue I've had have been at the end of the butane cans. I only use Vector & Colibri which are both ultra pure but...I think there is still something that clogs the IO.

Good luck! Below are some troubleshooting tips from Iolite for you in case a standard venting doesn't work.

I tried venting and refilling 3 times in a row yesterday, like without trying to turn it on in between. I'm going go try again today, I left it on the "1" position all night and in the morning I go to put in butane to see if it had ran the butane through and it didn't.

 

[Ciarn@O&B]

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[Homes]

Hey Homes!! I think a few of use have come to the conclusion that the end of a butane can no matter what brand seems to bring about some issues with the Iolite. The good news is usually this is taken care of after venting or going through their troubleshooting techniques which include a few fill/vent sessions. I've had a few times where I thought for sure I needed to send mine in for service but have always gotten it working again. EVERY issue I've had have been at the end of the butane cans. I only use Vector & Colibri which are both ultra pure but...I think there is still something that clogs the IO.

Good luck! Below are some troubleshooting tips from Iolite for you in case a standard venting doesn't work.

I tried venting and refilling 3 times in a row yesterday, like without trying to turn it on in between. I'm going go try again today, I left it on the "1" position all night and in the morning I go to put in butane to see if it had ran the butane through and it didn't.

Hi Homes,

Sorry to hear that you are haveing problems with the iolite. Can you contact me at ciaran@my-iolite.com and I will help you out with a warranty replacement/repair.

Regards
Ciarn

I just emailed you, and said I was going to go vent it, and refill it with a new can of vector (i have like 6) one more time. Well I just did it, only once, and IT TURNED ON! I'm so surprised that I don't even know what to do, should I ignite it? or let it run through the butane without igniting it? I turned it off now though.

 

[Lo]

Lol Homes!! I've been there! Wait a couple minutes and try lighting it again - if so might as well fill her up

Fingers crossed you're fixed!

 

[Homes]

Lol Homes!! I've been there! Wait a couple minutes and try lighting it again - if so might as well fill her up

Fingers crossed you're fixed!

Yea, I'm going to try again in a couple of minutes, just turning it on and igniting it and letting it warm up for a minute or two. That's the last time I use a can of butane down to the last drop, I'm going to have to let my friends that I convinced to buy iolite's know about that.

 

[Pharoh]

Hello All...I'm happy to say I purchased my Iolite a few hours ago... I filled it with Vector fuel and it fired right up.. I let it run through about 4-5 cycles.. just to break it in.... I then turned it off and let it cool for a minute or two and put it in it's case..it was then I heard it still making an intermittent hiss sound.. Is this normal after I have switched it back to 0... I heard the sound 3 or 4 times and now it stopped...i assume it was a cooling down process making the noise...Am I right? Also..don't mean to nit-pick but it seemed to require a firm push to turn the switch to 1..much easier to turn back to 0...Just want to be sure this is all normal...thanks in advance for your comments...:

 

[vapedg13]

Hello All...I'm happy to say I purchased my Iolite a few hours ago... I filled it with Vector fuel and it fired right up.. I let it run through about 4-5 cycles.. just to break it in.... I then turned it off and let it cool for a minute or two and put it in it's case..it was then I heard it still making an intermittent hiss sound.. Is this normal after I have switched it back to 0... I heard the sound 3 or 4 times and now it stopped...i assume it was a cooling down process making the noise...Am I right? Also..don't mean to nit-pick but it seemed to require a firm push to turn the switch to 1..much easier to turn back to 0...Just want to be sure this is all normal...thanks in advance for your comments...:

Yes it is ...before you put it in the case... flip it to 0.....let it cycle the gas out of the line... it will only cycle 2-3 times

 

[greystr0ke]

That's completely normal. It will usually run a few cycles after you switch it off. The switch will get easier to push too. I had that same issue when I first bought mine. Enjoy it!

 

[Pharoh]

Thank you so much for your reply! I've been reading this forum for a few days now... Thank you for all the help you have been giving people such as myself..Thank you!!

 

[Pharoh]

One more post today..i mentioned that I bought my Iolite today. I bought it at a head shop in Dallas, TX. I finished reading this thread today and see there is a major problem with warranties....My question is....Do i have a warranty on my item.... i have not used it yet..so a reply will be appreciated. I will return it if there is any doubt of warranty... thanks!!

 

[chucku]

Pharoh,

You are ok buying from a brick and mortar shop. Make sure to hang on to your receipt.

 

[growbaby]

Iolite vaporizor - DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. The Iolite (sold by GotVape) is the cheapest, most flimsy vaporizer I've ever used. It kept coming apart and spilling my cherished herbs all over the place! I bought mine at GotVape. On the GotVape website, this unit was rated # 1. WTF?! Is it because it's so damn expensive yet so cheap to manufacture? GotVape's customer service is as bad as the Iolite itself. They realize these things are so cheap that they won't even accept them back in exchange for a better unit. A complete waste of $200! I will be buying a better vaporizer - BUT I WILL NEVER BUY IOLITE AND I WILL NEVER BUY FROM GOTVAPE.COM AGAIN. You would be wise to do the same. Pass it on. The GotVape bastards got me. Don't let them get you!

 

[Pharoh]

Let me know when you find a better "PORTABLE" Vape... At that time I will use it instead of the Ass-Kickin Iolite.....

 

[Homes]

So my iolite is back to not wanting to turn on Tried venting and refilling 4-5 times today with no luck. I think it's definitely broken because normally an iolite wouldn't give so many issues.

Edit: I tried it again like 5 minutes ago randomly because I had packed it with butane from like 2 hours before when I was intially trying, and it turned on lol. It's almost like it has a mind of its own.

 

[max]

If it's giving you that much trouble it's defective. I'd contact Ciaran about warranty repair.

 

[Homes]

If it's giving you that much trouble it's defective. I'd contact Ciaran about warranty repair.

Yea I sent him an email about it today, waiting on his reply.

A question other iolite owners:

Once you are done using the iolite is it a good idea to fill it with butane so it stays full for next time? (And so the butane in the unit is a room temp the next time you go to turn it on)

 

[Pharoh]

Has anyone traveled on a plane with the Iolite.... Gone through security? Packed in check on luggage? Does the butane (compressed gas) in the Iolite cause the need for check-in luggage.... I travel alot and was wanting to carry it with me...

 

[chucku]

If it's giving you that much trouble it's defective. I'd contact Ciaran about warranty repair.

Yea I sent him an email about it today, waiting on his reply.

A question other iolite owners:

Once you are done using the iolite is it a good idea to fill it with butane so it stays full for next time? (And so the butane in the unit is a room temp the next time you go to turn it on)

I fill mine before use. After filling with butane then loading the herb chamber (I often also have to grind) it is warm enough to fire right up.

 

[fixitman]

Has anyone traveled on a plane with the Iolite.... Gone through security? Packed in check on luggage? Does the butane (compressed gas) in the Iolite cause the need for check-in luggage.... I travel alot and was wanting to carry it with me...

i can't speak about current regs, i don't travel for work anymore, but, i can say that circa 2005 my butane soldering tool was removed from my checked luggage by TSA.
at that time they also prohibited any/all lighters and matches as well so it may have changed.
i just checked tsa.gov and it seems murky. i read that torch (blue flame) lighters are banned from carry on. that would seem to include the iolight (assuming the inspector knows what it is / how it works.) i'm not sure if torch lighters are banned from checked luggage or not.

 

[chucku]

Has anyone traveled on a plane with the Iolite.... Gone through security? Packed in check on luggage? Does the butane (compressed gas) in the Iolite cause the need for check-in luggage.... I travel alot and was wanting to carry it with me...

Travel with compressed gas or gas filled appliances is not allowed. IO must be empty before packing.