eln00b
Active Member
I have to choose between Omi light or Omicron/Persei.
I'd like to get a pen style vape for stealth reasons. I'd vape budder/oils mostly and maybe some wax sometimes.
My radar was also on a old Thermovape since you can load single dabs on it but I read a lot of bad comments lately.
Are the THCS carts refillable right? If I got it correctly (1gr per load max) you can load up to 5 grams on a cart if your oils are top quality (and I don't know if mine are, probably good but not top shelf imho).
If I used budder on a cart can I use wax on the next load?
Not having certified quality over here do I risk to buy a vape I'll underuse?
I like dabs but maybe a Persei is too big for me, not so stealthy and also on THCS site they suggest not to get it as a first pen style purchase.
I think wether is better to get a Omicron or a Omicron Light/Ophos (last is cheaper what's the difference?).
What do I loose if
Are there any sales around and/or FC discounts you can suggest(Shipping to EU)?
I think I can help out here....
The conservative approach would be to go with the omicron light or v2/v2.5 as your first "pen style" vape...and stick with the 2.4ohm cartridges until you get the hang of loading, priming, and using. They hit great...I have yet to even try the 1.5ohm cartridges because I get plenty of nice clouds from the 2.4's.
You can get some mileage out of the cartridges but they do burn out after awhile. The recommendation is to fill with half gram (plus or minus a bit) loads...Maybe someone else can chime regarding how long the cartridges last...I generally replace after about 2 grams have gone thru it.
I use a variety of shatters and waxes. Haven't had any problems using the same cartridge for both.
You really can't go wrong with the omicron light or the v2. I've had my v2 since Dec. There was definitely a learning curve with loading and priming initially. But these boards are very helpful and if you follow the advice here you'll be ripping nice clouds in no time.
Best thing you can do is watch the videos on loading and check out some of the instructions here... The basic run down is as follows:
Don't load a full gram into a cartridge at first. Start with a half gram load to make sure everything is happy..no leaks, etc.
No need to do the dry heat to oxidize before loading.
When filling the cartridge heat the middle of the cartridge first...not too hot..shouldnt burn your fingers. Then work your way up the fill tool while rotating the cartridge in your fingers. I've seen people load with a regular bic lighter, a torch and a heat gun(my new preferred method).
Definitely watch the fill videos...Here's one:
Then prime with a few 4 second puffs...with a few seconds off in between. You should start seeing vapor. At that point...puff away.