MiniVAP Vaporizer

[mixchu69]

Ok. I am busting out my new silver mv (received it in December 2014) I am going to charge and have a night session. I will re read the thread while battery is charging. Any recommendations for starting out of the gate? OF reminded me of the importance of battery life in my solo and recommend I charge it overnight. Thanks for any input. I need to give kommyknocker my experience too. Time to get started.

 

[stickstones]

Just heat it up on high and then back it down to the temp you want when you start.

 

[Kommyknocker]

I think you've gleaned enough info to be good to go.
I don't believe you'd need to charge overnight though.

 

[MinnBobber]

Ok. I am busting out my new silver mv (received it in December 2014) I am going to charge and have a night session. I will re read the thread while battery is charging. Any recommendations for starting out of the gate? OF reminded me of the importance of battery life in my solo and recommend I charge it overnight. Thanks for any input. I need to give kommyknocker my experience too. Time to get started.

If you have some really high quality and flavorful bud, you may want to heat to red and then back off to lowest heat and go up thru the 4 different heat ranges to enjoy the different tastes and effects at each.

 

[mixchu69]

Thanks for the advice guys. I wish the battery clicked (had to keep moving it around to get the fit), but that's no problem. The adapter is showing red. My minivap journey begins

 

[MinnBobber]

Thanks for the advice guys. I wish the battery clicked (had to keep moving it around to get the fit), but that's no problem. The adapter is showing red. My minivap journey begins

The battery contacts are the smallest known to mankind. It sort of clicks in but some don't screw in as far as it needs. It's like you get to a strong resistance point and then need to rotate a final 2 degrees to get it to the final spot.

Let us know how it goes and what pieces you are using---flexicone or flexicone plus etc

 

[Kommyknocker]

Honestly man, I never overwork it. I'm not a 'power' user if you will, and never abuse/misuse the MV ever. All I know is with this gold version after it locked up, meaning I could not change temp or turn unit off without removing battery, it was pretty much toast. I knew it after the next session.....didn't want to accept it, but just knew. Now whether the lock-up was merely coincidence, that I don't know, but the timing of the lock-up and failure seemed more than that.

Shit happens. Gotta roll with it.

You know, I think all these things have happened on random occasions with all my cores at some point. Always just screwed on batt and it rocked and rolled again.. Or just straight up pulled the plug and wapped it back in.. This 3rd one seems more robust but does all these things mentioned also.

Oh man...
Talking about lock up...
Last night when using my MV i could not change temps, pressing the side buttons did nothing.
Then it would jump up from Blue to Green with one button press and be stuck on Green.
Had to reset by removing the battery and it happened a few more times.
Vapor output was fair but not what it usually is...
Going to have to test more today.

Also not a power user here.
Usually just heat up on Blue and move up to Pink and then maybe Green, finish the basket and turn off.

Unfortunately this is the best vape that i have ever bought!
Hopefully Hermes sorts this out quick!
Would be good to know what the issues are and if user inputs cause them or if it is a faulty batch of units.

I know eff all about electronicy so does anyone in the know have a theory as to what could actually be happening inside that'll mess with it in that way , only to let it function again shortly afterwards?

Ugghh. That line you typed....well, I think you know.





I've been known to be wrong. This would be a good time for that.....hopefully.

X2

 

[OnCloud8]

This is not good news...
Wonder how many more of us are going to have to send our already replaced units back again?
Hopefully not too many.

Yikes, I hope to not be in that group! I had a bunch of the weird light issues people are mentioning at first. Now I just turn the unit on by pulling / replacing the battery and it works much more reliably now. I store it with the battery off, so I always turn it on that way also It does sometimes get stuck between colors when scrolling up and down through temps - then I have to reboot by pulling the battery and replacing - happens infrequently but I'm nervous to hear that there may be a connection between that and the temp issues (Mine is a silver - from vapornation - replaced about a month ago). I don't use red because by the time I'm done with green my loads seems cached and blue and pink give different densities of nice vapor so I guess it's all good in the heat area.

I got a bit paranoid the other day because I cleaned the unit (removed the screens and loading chamber - and replaced the 44 micron screen at the very bottom) and while I was in there cleaning the walls of the chamber I noticed that the top of the heating element had gotten a bit of a slight honey colored tint to it - just like the walls of the chamber after a month of use). There's no way to clean it is there? That scragally mass of metal that I assume contributes the "laminer heat flow" ? It's far too "nesty" to rub with ISO on Q-tips (cotton fibers would get everywhere). Anybody ever tried to clean it?

on a slightly less "oh noeess! note": does anybody use the "o-ring" screens hermes sells? These are the ones I mean: http://www.minivap.com/usa/kit-o-ring-filter-disc.html I've had a few screens get a bit frayed on the edges and I assume these would address that, they sure are overpriced...

 

[Kommyknocker]

I use them and they are great. Should be the standard imo.. And I think most of us in here use the baskets as opposed to the chamber directly.

 

[lazylathe]

I bought a pack of the screens with the solid rim.
Mine fit a bit looser in the Flexicone than the plain mesh screens and some fine dust or small bits of herb escape.
Went back to just using the regular screens and seems to be better again.

Also have a decarb kit that i used a few times and it is also back in the bag it arrived in.

My chamber still looks nice and clean, a small circle where the Flexicone sits is slightly discoloured but otherwise it still looks new!
Baskets are a life saver in maintenance for the beast!

As for the battery and light show...
Reminds me of the movie "Close Encounters Of the Third Kind"!!
Remember when they try and talk to the aliens with lights?
Same thing in "Independence Day"

 

[OnCloud8]

I use them and they are great. Should be the standard imo.. And I think most of us in here use the baskets as opposed to the chamber directly.

oh cool. going to grab some. I use the baskets exclusively. When discussing cleaning I just meant I was swabbing with iso to remove condensate build up from vapor on the chamber walls (there was just a tiny bit after a month - stays very clean compared to my previous vapes)

Thanks!

As for the battery and light show...
Reminds me of the movie "Close Encounters Of the Third Kind"!!
Remember when they try and talk to the aliens with lights?
Same thing in "Independence Day"

dooo-do-do-do-dooooo

 

[MinnBobber]

Screens and baskets :
I'm awaiting my order of Arizer baskets and screens which some have said do fit.
VNation has a packet ( 2 screens and 2 baskets) on sale for about $5.

They are MUCH cheaper than Hermes screens and baskets, but are not hand crafted, only on holy days, by Himalayan monks from virgin unobtainium wire, like the Hermes version. At least that's how Hermes prices their accessories

Anyone use the Arizer baskets/screens , can you comment on how they fit?
They appear to be sized in between the big and small Hermes baskets.

 

[lazylathe]

...hangs head in shame...
...looks around the room at all the other MV'ers...
...apologizes to everyone about being too medicated last night...
...issues were user issues...
...packed baskets too full and material was almost powder...
...very little airflow...

So back to normal again!!
Super baked off some Sweet Tooth!!
@stickstones Thanks for the tip about the Cloud mouthpiece!! Cash a basket in 2 1/2 pulls, super tasty clouds!!

About to try red with the dry mouthpiece! Should be a delicious smack down!


EDIT:
On RED, first hit is delicious and oh so smooth!! Very nice dense clouds, clouds because I had three of them stuck in me from one hit!
Second hit, oh so much harsher with a resulting coughing fit!
Strategy change!
Use 5 second pulls for a lot of nice small clouds with fair taste.
Had to tap out as things are spinning, kind of out of body shit!
Any aches and pains are gone and I think I am going to sleep like the dead!!
That large bore glass mouthpiece makes such a difference!

 

[MinnBobber]

...hangs head in shame...
...looks around the room at all the other MV'ers...
...apologizes to everyone about being too medicated last night...
...issues were user issues...
...packed baskets too full and material was almost powder...
...very little airflow...

So back to normal again!!
Super baked off some Sweet Tooth!!
@stickstones Thanks for the tip about the Cloud mouthpiece!! Cash a basket in 2 1/2 pulls, super tasty clouds!!

About to try red with the dry mouthpiece! Should be a delicious smack down!


EDIT:
On RED, first hit is delicious and oh so smooth!! Very nice dense clouds, clouds because I had three of them stuck in me from one hit!
Second hit, oh so much harsher with a resulting coughing fit!
Strategy change!
Use 5 second pulls for a lot of nice small clouds with fair taste.
Had to tap out as things are spinning, kind of out of body shit!
Any aches and pains are gone and I think I am going to sleep like the dead!!
That large bore glass mouthpiece makes such a difference!

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Well that's good news, better that you fucked up vs the miniVAP being fucked up.
Glad to hear it's A-OK.

So are you using this: And how, with cover removed and pressed against the flexicone??
No rush to answer. Feel free to answer after you re-enter your body

 

[stickstones]

@MinnBobber - that's the one. It works very well. You have to hold it in place against the flexicone, and you need a reducer, as it's an 18mm piece.

 

[lazylathe]

I just made one out of high temp two part medical grade silicone!

 

[Kommyknocker]

With the out of body talk in mind.. My mv made me momentarily trip last night. I ran nearly 12 miles after ingesting two large baskets after a four or five day MV, and indeed all things vape, hiatus(spelling) as well as just work generally minimising my usage since a little before the Xmas period .

First instance was the top visible part of a telephone pole momentarily phased into a giant figure bounding along a large hill a little in the background distance. Like in that movie about the trolls in one of the Scandanavian countries, cannot recall the exact one or its name.. Maybe trolls? .. And I was actually going to be running right up to the bottom of said hill.
Second, at first glance looked light a really large Chinese lantern sitting in the mid distance in the middle of the road. As I neared it appeared to change position slightly off to the side, before resuming it's previous position.
The real Trippy bit came when I got closer and the 'lantern' (in my head) took on the guise of an open and waiting entrance to a small space craft with a small figure standing inside.
At this point I really got "that feeling" and could've continued on and into it but actively forced myself to take a measure of myself.
Then it turned into a house window, and the distance disruption ceased to facilitate the skewed mind image.
It was about 2100 hrs when I left my abode, and it was dark as sh#t so had a head torch on.
Third Trippy bit. It was windy as you like and leaves kinda started to move funny, almost animatedly .. I jumped over a few so as not to hurt them

I need to lay off it more often
What a run! The mind is an amazing thing
Sorry for the long crazy post

Edit: I almost forgot, there was a field of sheep not long after the "spacecraft". They were all clustering together and following me with their gaze. Thing is, in the dark and with the head torch,they ended up looking like foot and a half tall beings with eyes all big and lit up.. I gave a loud bahhh to make them scarper away, as well as convince myself that they were indeed, only sheep. Class.

 

[Smknbud]

I need to lay off it more often
What a run! The mind is an amazing thing
Sorry for the long crazy post

Edit: I almost forgot, there was a field of sheep not long after the "spacecraft". They were all clustering together and following me with their gaze.

You do need to lay off more often or maybe the opposite is in order. More often till it seems normal.

I'm not even going to touch your sheep comments...OK.

...hangs head in shame...
...looks around the room at all the other MV'ers...
...apologizes to everyone about being too medicated last night...
...issues were user issues...
...packed baskets too full and material was almost powder...
...very little airflow...

So back to normal again!!

@lazylathe that is awesome news. I'm happy to chalk another one up for me being wrong yet again. Wanna trade your silver for a gold MV?

 

[lazylathe]

With the out of body talk in mind.. My mv made me momentarily trip last night. I ran nearly 12 miles after ingesting two large baskets after a four or five day MV, and indeed all things vape, hiatus(spelling) as well as just work generally minimising my usage since a little before the Xmas period .

First instance was the top visible part of a telephone pole momentarily phased into a giant figure bounding along a large hill a little in the background distance. Like in that movie about the trolls in one of the Scandanavian countries, cannot recall the exact one or its name.. Maybe trolls? .. And I was actually going to be running right up to the bottom of said hill.
Second, at first glance looked light a really large Chinese lantern sitting in the mid distance in the middle of the road. As I neared it appeared to change position slightly off to the side, before resuming it's previous position.
The real Trippy bit came when I got closer and the 'lantern' (in my head) took on the guise of an open and waiting entrance to a small space craft with a small figure standing inside.
At this point I really got "that feeling" and could've continued on and into it but actively forced myself to take a measure of myself.
Then it turned into a house window, and the distance disruption ceased to facilitate the skewed mind image.
It was about 2100 hrs when I left my abode, and it was dark as sh#t so had a head torch on.
Third Trippy bit. It was windy as you like and leaves kinda started to move funny, almost animatedly .. I jumped over a few so as not to hurt them

I need to lay off it more often
What a run! The mind is an amazing thing
Sorry for the long crazy post

Edit: I almost forgot, there was a field of sheep not long after the "spacecraft". They were all clustering together and following me with their gaze. Thing is, in the dark and with the head torch,they ended up looking like foot and a half tall beings with eyes all big and lit up.. I gave a loud bahhh to make them scarper away, as well as convince myself that they were indeed, only sheep. Class.

LMAO!!!
That was too funny!!

Almost as bad as I was last name night!!
After I finished off the two small baskets in the MV, I was so wasted I spent a long time trying to figure out if I actually vaped before I showered!! Ran through the night in my mind, which was hysterical because there were large blank periods... Had to go and check the vape room, only to discover my last session was with the MV hours earlier and I was sill flying high!!

It is so strange trying to remember stuff when baked beyond belief!! The conversations that go on in my head are just too funny!! One story ends and I forget what the hell I was thinking about only to smoothly move into the next totally unrelated idea... LOl!!

Time to save again for a backup!!!
And yes, it is THAT good!!!

 

[Mrmrmrmr]

the vapexhale dry mouthpiece looks like a great dry option. But from what I remember when I owned an evo it would be a little oversized IMO for the MV. I wonder if there's a smaller version of the mouthpiece somewhere out there ?been solely sing the arizer air for the last few days as I want to regain that vape signature with my other vapes...all except for the mini. I just can't put this thing down. The flavor from it has literall made my mouth salivate. I heartily agree a backup is necessary lazylathe! Especially since I got my MV secondhand..all these broken units worry me but she's still trucking along ,strong as ever

 

[lazylathe]

the vapexhale dry mouthpiece looks like a great dry option. But from what I remember when I owned an evo it would be a little oversized IMO for the MV. I wonder if there's a smaller version of the mouthpiece somewhere out there ?been solely sing the arizer air for the last few days as I want to regain that vape signature with my other vapes...all except for the mini. I just can't put this thing down. The flavor from it has literall made my mouth salivate. I heartily agree a backup is necessary lazylathe! Especially since I got my MV secondhand..all these broken units worry me but she's still trucking along ,strong as ever

I agree with the volume of the dry tube being a bit too large. I would say that about half that size would be perfect but the original one works like a bomb!
It just extracts at an alarming rate making sessions really short!

 

[stickstones]

The vxl tube works perfectly for cooling. It is a little big, visually speaking. I'm sure there is a sweet spot in between somewhere, but I don't have any alternatives in my collection at the moment.

 

[Kommyknocker]

I would guess it'll allow bong type hits with the far larger ID. I remember it didn't look pretty.
Bet you see good vapor though.

@Smknbud.. That picture
Also must add, those were short burst hallucinations, by which I guess you had to have had some good ones at some point to get what's like.

@lazylathe it really is.. A lot of the time after a session, I'll sit in introspection for a seemingly abnormal amount of time.. I think it's my mind trying to work out the sorcery behind this thing.
X3 on the back up.

 

[scottg402]

I can't wait to get my MV back. I guess I will have to wait a bit longer since the stock from VN doesn't come in until mid-month.

The good thing about that is maybe I will get my first color choice and I will be assured it's the new stock of hopefully less problematic units.

 

[lazylathe]

Bet you see good vapor though.

That is why i really enjoy using it!
I can have the MV at an angle or horizontal to the ground and see the start of the vapour formation!
Also get a great seal at any angle on the mouthpiece!