MiniVAP Vaporizer

[stickstones]

Congrats! Once you solve the dry delivery problem this vaporizor is top shelf!

 

[OnCloud8]

Congrats! Once you solve the dry delivery problem this vaporizor is top shelf!

Thanks! It's been great to have the help of everybody here!

 

[MinnBobber]

OnCloud8,
great news! Yes, the shorty mouthpiece can be mighty dry which can do weird things to taste buds.
Way to experiment to find what works best for you!!!

 

[Kommyknocker]

Maybe time to grab up some extra Teflon chambers. I can only assume that, with the new glass lined chamber set to become the standard issue mV, they'll stop producing the Teflon liner.

 

[Tab]

Maybe time to grab up some extra Teflon chambers. I can only assume that, with the new glass lined chamber set to become the standard issue mV, they'll stop producing the Teflon liner.

Saved one for the bad days also before, when i was ordering the decarb kit

hahaaa, another one nice

I actually have the gong from the ascent. Must give it a try...

Need to say, try also the mouthpiece from the Ascent which is from glass actually as material and goes over the herbfilter.
With a cuted flexicone+ or a simple tube to make the bridge between the glass and the plastic.
After reading a lot here about the benefits from the plastic bridge, yeah it`s true for me.
The Vapor isn`t dry to the lounge anymore and the taste is even better then before like only with the Flexicone+.
Sorry wasn`t able to do specific pictures with the setup i meant to show, i hope you get the idea.

 

[Kommyknocker]

Once again, modular is King!

 

[mixchu69]

Interesting! I did some more testing today. I've switched to the larger basket, about half full instead of small basket fully packed. I'm liking this better and mostly not getting the sour finish I was having on some exhales in my last few sessions.

Still scratching my head about what that slight sourness I was getting on the finish of exhale was though... It had a "spent" quality, which is what made me think of combustion flavors, but the abv is light brown so there is no actual combustion to be sure...I dunno, it's like occasionally I get a sorta "spent" taste to the end of an exhale, but early in the session and not on every draw.

The vape and accessories are totally clean. During testing it did seem much less likely to happen when I remembered to drink a sip of water between each draw. So, I'm thinking it might have been the result of too many big dry clouds in a row without being hydrated enough. Or perhaps the vape has just convinced me that every hit should be the most delicious thing I've ever experienced, since that's been my overall feeling about using it.

Anyway, I got my herbalizer whip with stainless steel mouthpiece, so I'm going to attach it and see if a longer vapor path modifies the experience. I'll try to keep in mind what you said about the various flavors and see if I can get better at identifying them.

hahaaa, another one nice



Need to say, try also the mouthpiece from the Ascent which is from glass actually as material and goes over the herbfilter.
With a cuted flexicone+ or a simple tube to make the bridge between the glass and the plastic.
After reading a lot here about the benefits from the plastic bridge, yeah it`s true for me.
The Vapor isn`t dry to the lounge anymore and the taste is even better then before like only with the Flexicone+.
Sorry wasn`t able to do specific pictures with the setup i meant to show, i hope you get the idea.

so you find your current setup to give you the best flavor? I am going to buy a vapor brothers whip and try some different mouthpieces from different vaporizers and see what works for me. What is the mouthpiece you are using?

 

[stonevape]

Excited to say that thanks to the really useful info on these forums I'm probably getting my second ever vape this afternoon, a black portable MV from vapefiend!

Only thing is I just can't bring myself to blow so much extra cash on what weems to amount to a simple power adaptor base as well as the portable battery version, as using it while plugged into the wall would be an absolute last resort anyway.

Other than that, can't wait!

Also still not entirely sure what I need in order to sit the Pinnacle Pro hydro tube (14mm?) directly on top of the MV, any recommendations?

 

[Kommyknocker]

I've got two of @Ratchett made mV SonG cap covers winging their way to me as we speak.
Woohoo.

Is the Pinnacle pro hydratube the same dimensions as the Fbomb? I think that's on Vapefiend too.

Oh, and you have chosen wisely. Wisely indeed.

 

[I.b.vaping]

Hi everybody, I to would like to thank everyone who posts on here, my dilemma has been volcano or mv!? Think I'm going to go with the mv from vapefiend today.

 

[PPN]

If you don't care about bags it's a better choice imo!

 

[I.b.vaping]

If you don't care about bags it's a better choice imo!

I found the vapor from volcano quite dry on higher temps! Would you say minivap has more of a moist vape? I'm feeling quite confused atmo! Just been on a volcano forum! They all swear they use the best vaporizer! I've always been used to direct draw with my solo so not too fussed about bags, if I was to get the minivap, is it worth just paying more for the full kit?

Is the Pinnacle pro hydratube the same dimensions as the Fbomb? I think that's on Vapefiend too.

Pinnacle pro watertool 14.4mm f bomb 14mm or 18mm

Congrats! Once you solve the dry delivery problem this vaporizor is top shelf!

When you say dry, is it as dry as a volcano hit?

Just about to order mv! Am I definitely making the right decision? Portable or full???

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[Sid]

As much as I like my MV (had it a few weeks now) I'm still undecided as to whether it lives up to the hype @I.b.vaping, it seems like they're in a transient time at the moment, bringing out a new version which those of us who have bought recently are 'testing' unwittingly! The vapor I get from the MV is very dry indeed, I cough a lot while using it, there also seems to be a huge difference with flavour between the new and old units from what I've read, I was expecting a 'taste sensation' from my MV when it really isn't that, the hit and clouds from it are fantastic but the flavour certainly isn't. As for full or portable, I went for the portable, the battery life is pretty good.

Personally, I would wait a few weeks and see how things move on, I sorta wish that I had waited knowing what I now know.

@Kommyknocker ~ Do you mean that you can swap the glass pathway for the teflon? If that's the case I'll be buying the parts to do this!

@OnCloud8 ~ when did you buy your MV? Do you know if it's one of the newer versions? I only ask as mine's the newer version, it's silver but the trim around where the battery meets the vape and the basket surround at the top of the vape are black on mine whereas they look white on yours!

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[I.b.vaping]

As much as I like my MV (had it a few weeks now) I'm still undecided as to whether it lives up to the hype @I.b.vaping, it seems like they're in a transient time at the moment, bringing out a new version which those of us who have bought recently are 'testing' unwittingly! The vapor I get from the MV is very dry indeed, I cough a lot while using it, there also seems to be a huge difference with flavour between the new and old units from what I've read, I was expecting a 'taste sensation' from my MV when it really isn't that, the hit and clouds from it are fantastic but the flavour certainly isn't. As for full or portable, I went for the portable, the battery life is pretty good.

Personally, I would wait a few weeks and see how things move on, I sorta wish that I had waited knowing what I now know.

@Kommyknocker ~ Do you mean that you can swap the glass pathway for the teflon? If that's the case I'll be buying the parts to do this!

Thanks for the advice, it's typical because I've got the cash now burning a large hole in my pocket! Do you think they are likely to revert back to the older Teflon core? I always thought glass was better!? Now I'm really confused!

 

[Sid]

I don't want to sound negative at all, the MV is a great bit of kit and definitely worth buying, but as said there seems to be some doubts over the newer version actually improving on the older (teflon lined) units so it might be worth sitting it out to see how that progresses, but, if you're impatient and the money's burning a hole then go ahead! I'm not regretting buying mine, just a bit disappointed with some aspects of it, but I did have very high expectations!

 

[I.b.vaping]

I don't want to sound negative at all, the MV is a great bit of kit and definitely worth buying, but as said there seems to be some doubts over the newer version actually improving on the older (teflon lined) units so it might be worth sitting it out to see how that progresses, but, if you're impatient and the money's burning a hole then go ahead! I'm not regretting buying mine, just a bit disappointed with some aspects of it, but I did have very high expectations!

Thanks sid I hear what you're saying, I'm using a solo for home use and pax when out and about! I find my solo quite tasty, tastier than my friends volcano! Surely if I get a minivap it will be a noticeable upgrade to both? I did have a pinnacle pro before it packed up! Now that's hot on the lips and vapour is hot! But being an ex smoker I found it to be very satisfying as far as vaping goes but love the solo for taste... Surely the mv even with new glass internals is better taste/hit? Than the solo?

I to have very high expectations!

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[Kommyknocker]

@I.b.vaping.
Not that I'm aware of.

 

[stickstones]

Also still not entirely sure what I need in order to sit the Pinnacle Pro hydro tube (14mm?) directly on top of the MV, any recommendations?

It already fits, but you have to hold it together with two hands while you use it. All HT's are going to be like this without an after-market adapter.

Is the Pinnacle pro hydratube the same dimensions as the Fbomb? I think that's on Vapefiend too.

The Pinnacle ones were all 14mm, iirc.

Would you say minivap has more of a moist vape?

Only if you run it through water! Which you can do with your volcano, also, btw...it's just not as tasty with bags, and it's harder to do.

Do you mean that you can swap the glass pathway for the teflon? If that's the case I'll be buying the parts to do this!

I don't think you can do this. I'm not sure it is easy to do at the factory, either.

I did have a pinnacle pro before it packed up! Now that's hot on the lips and vapour is hot!

The MV suffers from a similar problem in that it needs a longer delivery path after the vapor is generated. The PNP was harsher, for sure, but if you could handle the PNP dry then this unit will be no problem for you with the flexicone+ that comes with it.

I did some more glass taste testing last night. Keep in mind that flavor is all subjective, but hopefully less so when we are talking about a spent taste. I did three small baskets on three different settings...200C, 210C and 220C. On 200 and 210 the flavor was great as always all the way through. On 220 the spent taste started settling in on the second pull. The first pull was great taste, but after that I still got some good vapor that all tasted slightly spent. I didn't try 230 this time, but last time it got spent tasting immediately, so I didn't' feel the need to after the 220 basket. After this I went to the teflon core and set it up at 219C. I loaded the small basket with the dusty remains from my stash and a small bit of unground bud. The taste was fantastic and didn't get spent tasting all the way through the session.

So, If I had to come to a conclusion right now based on just this one unit, I would say the thermal characteristics of the glass (heat retention) raise the temps too quickly at higher temp settings...like it may be hitting hotter than intended. I can't think of any other way to get that spent taste. I think the abv comes out darker in the glass unit as well, but last night I was doing this in a dark room. I guess that means I get to do it again for you guys to check the abv! Yeah, I'll do that next time and start when sober with more light! I'd really like to hear from someone else who can compare the two. I've gotten second opinions before when I was standing alone and am not always right. I'm still trying to understand why this is happening...

 

[I.b.vaping]

Just had a chat with vapefiend! Hi Ivan,

Thanks for your email. In my opinion the new miniVAP is way better than the
old one in just about every way. I don't see how flavour could be better
with teflon, it tastes duller to me. It just goes to show that whatever vape
companies make, FC members will always find something wrong with it!

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

All the best

Vapefiend

 

[Tab]

so you find your current setup to give you the best flavor? I am going to buy a vapor brothers whip and try some different mouthpieces from different vaporizers and see what works for me. What is the mouthpiece you are using?

yeah, I`m really happy with the taste so far. But use the decarb kit which kills the taste a little.
I`m using the Ascent mouthpiece now these days. The Mouthpiece which is visible on the image below.

If you found other good solutions, please let us know.

 

[I.b.vaping]

yeah, I`m really happy with the taste so far. But i use the decarb kit which kills the taste a little.
If you found other good solutions, please let us know.

Hey Vapst do you have the new model? Didn't think you could use the decarb kit with the new model with glass inside!?

 

[Sid]

Just had a chat with vapefiend! Hi Ivan,

Thanks for your email. In my opinion the new miniVAP is way better than the
old one in just about every way. I don't see how flavour could be better
with teflon, it tastes duller to me. It just goes to show that whatever vape
companies make, FC members will always find something wrong with it!

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

All the best

Vapefiend

As much as I can see what VF is saying, as I've been concerned that I'm coming across as being negative here, but I'm honestly not a negative guy, I'm just giving my honest opinion of the MV, in the hope that it gives people proper expectations of what they'll get, I also think it helps the manufacturers get valuable feedback which they can use to improve their product/service, it's not about bashing them or just having a pointless moan.

As said, don't be put off, buy from VF as he gives great service, just don't expect it to knock the socks off your other vapes in every way, sure it'll be better in some if not most ways, but not necessarily in every way!

So far, I think in terms of taste the Solo is better, but the MV certainly uses less and gets you more wrecked!

 

[I.b.vaping]

As much as I can see what VF is saying, as I've been concerned that I'm coming across as being negative here, but I'm honestly not a negative guy, I'm just giving my honest opinion of the MV, in the hope that it gives people proper expectations of what they'll get, I also think it helps the manufacturers get valuable feedback which they can use to improve their product/service, it's not about bashing them or just having a pointless moan.

As said, don't be put off, buy from VF as he gives great service, just don't expect it to knock the socks off your other vapes in every way, sure it'll be better in some if not most ways, but not necessarily in every way!

So far, I think in terms of taste the Solo is better, but the MV certainly uses less and gets you more wrecked!

Thanks for the honesty sid, to be honest every vaporizer I've bought I've initially been disappointed with! But like with most it takes a little time to see what work best for the you, just out of interest though, does anyone here own both a minivap and volcano? What's your thoughts?...

 

[Sid]

Thanks for the honesty sid, to be honest every vaporizer I've bought I've initially been disappointed with! But like with most it takes a little time to see what work best for the you, just out of interest though, does anyone here own both a minivap and volcano? What's your thoughts?...

Yeah it does take a while to get the knack of them, and no matter how many you have you'll always want more, I'm waiting for VF to get the Alpha's in, and I'm tempted by the Solo Air when that arrives too!

It's relatively new technology and it's moving quickly, it's exciting to think where we'll be with it in 5-10 years time!

 

[I.b.vaping]

Yeah it does take a while to get the knack of them, and no matter how many you have you'll always want more, I'm waiting for VF to get the Alpha's in, and I'm tempted by the Solo Air when that arrives too!

It's relatively new technology and it's moving quickly, it's exciting to think where we'll be with it in 5-10 years time!

I've been looking at both of them, quite fancy the solo air only problem is the miss's! If she knew how much I spend on all this lovely technology!