The only time I take my coil to glow nowadays is to get an idea of the state of the battery . As there is obviously a direct link to the time taken to reach glow, to the charge left in the battery.
I can totally understand why this method is used as the Touch is unregulated vaporizer, Which means it requires some manual ( you ) input. Now I can only speak for myself , but I've found often when things can get a little unsure it's usually due t the following reasons;
I'm more baked than I thought! The Touch will still give good vapor when the battery is quite low, but after a much longer press. When I'm baked this can be hard for me to realise as I'm able to to inhale for around 30-40 seconds if I want to.
1.Which can lead me to keep trying to extract from a almost fully done load.
2. I 'm not aware of battery being low so am not pressing button long enough.
3. Can't remember if stirred the load etc.
These are just some of the things that I do and I sure there are lots of variants of this among all users.
So I do understand that at times you can consistently get a good hit from the touch, using this method. I would just add sometimes if you're able to, maybe just check yourself or re-focus for a second. Consider is the load done ? How is the charge on the battery ? Does my load need stirring? Just a few basic checks.
I usually find for me that's where the culprit lies. I don't think it's wrong to use the glow method as if my battery is low, then seeing the glow will get me what I want sometimes . I think maybe just be aware that it's not a necessity and that you can get great results quite easily with the Touch. Definitely one of the most responsive unregulated I've used. Which tbh is only the MFLB, Milaana, and the Touch in that order. However I think that they are all very good examples of unregulated convection.
Try to get to the stage where with the Touch that with a fresh battery and fresh load, you can pre-heat for 4-5 seconds from cold. It doesn't have to be exact and you don't have to count . Then start to hit it with the button pressed and release while continuing to inhale for as long as you can. Hold in for at least 4 seconds, then exhale, Repeat but with less preheat . Start from there or thereabouts and tweak it for yourself.
This will extend your battery life and probably the life of your coil.
Using a blow torch or Rocket lighter vaporizers not for me as just not as stealthy in the Uk, besides if I can get the job done (using liquids or wax) in one unit, then that's for me.
"I try not to pat myself on the back but the stir tool and collar is a great tool."
No need Sir have a pat from me.
My Purple-heart stir tool and collar are the business. I am constantly reaching for them. So handy for filling with the sloped opening.
Pure Genius.
