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Phase3 Vaporizers
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Cheebsy
Fermentation Fiend
Yeah, that's the correct method, at least one that has worked for me. If it gets stuck and you're finding it hard to turn the head in the coil you can also put the zx on a surface, place your thumb on the top of the inverted head and push down and twist the coil to loosen the spiral at the same time.
I use mine at 500f give or take 20 degrees... I like a light roast but it's a good place to start.
Oden
Well-Known Member
Same!
howie105
Well-Known Member
Learned this the hard way—burned a couple fingers when setting up a tight new coil with a slightly used Phase3 ZX head. If your coil feels overly snug right out of the box, don’t worry—that’s common. But there’s a better way to handle it.
First, heat the coil up fully before inserting the head. Let your PID bring it to your usual temp (for me, 365–385 °F), and give it a good 10–15 minutes to soak. The metal expands with heat, and that alone loosens things up.
Once hot, gently test the fit. Don’t jam the head in, especially not cold. Use tongs or gloves and ease it in with a slight twist. If there’s resistance, stop—let the coil gradually adjust.
A few quick “dry runs” help too: pop the head in for a second, take it out, repeat a few times. This wears in the coil just enough for a smoother fit.
Avoid cold insertions and never force it—an easy way to crack your head. No lube needed—just heat, patience, and a few gentle trials.
Thank you, Grass Yes for keeping my stoner butt from spreading more chaos, I appreciate it.
First, heat the coil up fully before inserting the head. Let your PID bring it to your usual temp (for me, 365–385 °F), and give it a good 10–15 minutes to soak. The metal expands with heat, and that alone loosens things up.
Once hot, gently test the fit. Don’t jam the head in, especially not cold. Use tongs or gloves and ease it in with a slight twist. If there’s resistance, stop—let the coil gradually adjust.
A few quick “dry runs” help too: pop the head in for a second, take it out, repeat a few times. This wears in the coil just enough for a smoother fit.
Avoid cold insertions and never force it—an easy way to crack your head. No lube needed—just heat, patience, and a few gentle trials.
Thank you, Grass Yes for keeping my stoner butt from spreading more chaos, I appreciate it.
PurpleHaze1911
Member
Looks like the ZXXL is back up for pre order and I just ordered one. Hot damnit I’m happy to be joining the wait. Got my ZX about a month ago, now when the ZXXL arrive I will be set
Went back to the site after I ordered was going to place order for a friend. And looks like just that fast it’s over.
Glad I check when I did. Credit card charged and received email verification so I’m not tripping
Went back to the site after I ordered was going to place order for a friend. And looks like just that fast it’s over.
Glad I check when I did. Credit card charged and received email verification so I’m not tripping
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chillmike
Well-Known Member
Damn, looks like you just lucked out!!! Geez... I was just looking on there right now cuz I'm ABOUT to take the plunge on the next preorder for the ZX bowl (so I can use with my 14mm Omega injector head) and came here just to get the most recent update on where things are at - mannn.... if I had seen that available, I might've taken up on that too.... Looks like it was for just one spot. Get a lottery ticket now! Lolll
... Anyways, excited to get my toes wet with the bowl for now at least... cheers and congrats on the score!PurpleHaze1911
Member
That’s what I’m thinking. A few preorders may have dropped out and he open up the slot.Damn, looks like you just lucked out!!! Geez... I was just looking on there right now cuz I'm ABOUT to take the plunge on the next preorder for the ZX bowl (so I can use with my 14mm Omega injector head) and came here just to get the most recent update on where things are at - mannn.... if I had seen that available, I might've taken up on that too.... Looks like it was for just one spot. Get a lottery ticket now! Lolll
Damn I do feel lucky and I’m sure they will be shipping soon enough.
One came available today. I was able to place a pre order.
Now it’s says sold out again.
Those wanting to get lucky check the website daily.
Good luck.
Scrimshaw
Vaped Crusader
I got my ZX not long ago, and it's quickly taken top spot! This thing is amazing at a range of temps - just pure convection flavor. I can crank it up to 550 with a bong, and 470 on a J-hook is tasty town. I've settled around 500-530 with a small bubbler.
For me, the micro-dosing nature was a minor revelation (pun intended). The ZX can get so much out of so little, so quickly, and with such flavor. I may try the other screen settings at some point, but the top shelf does perfectly satisfying micro-rips. With a half-scoop in the ZX, I get a few quick tasty lungfuls, and full botanical extraction.
I felt kinda clumsy with the tiny bowl, so I added a cork handle. I fit a poker tool over the bowl, and spiked a cork with it. It's great to just tap the cork on the side of a dish to clear. It's uncanny how the bowl takes almost no maintenance. After over a week, I swapped screens and dunked in iso, but it hardly needed it.
Thanks for the terps, @invertedisdead!!
For me, the micro-dosing nature was a minor revelation (pun intended). The ZX can get so much out of so little, so quickly, and with such flavor. I may try the other screen settings at some point, but the top shelf does perfectly satisfying micro-rips. With a half-scoop in the ZX, I get a few quick tasty lungfuls, and full botanical extraction.
I felt kinda clumsy with the tiny bowl, so I added a cork handle. I fit a poker tool over the bowl, and spiked a cork with it. It's great to just tap the cork on the side of a dish to clear. It's uncanny how the bowl takes almost no maintenance. After over a week, I swapped screens and dunked in iso, but it hardly needed it.
Thanks for the terps, @invertedisdead!!
Fearless Disaster
Well-Known Member
I agree! The ZX has become my daily driver. It sits right on my desk and is the only vape on my desk. I've settled on running it at 535-555 through a prophet for tasty yet substantial single hits. I use the top shelf in the bowl too. I was surprised how small the zbowl was and it wasn't easy for me to clear with one hand. I ended up getting my first dropdown ashcatcher recently and the passthrough solved that.I got my ZX not long ago, and it's quickly taken top spot! This thing is amazing at a range of temps - just pure convection flavor. I can crank it up to 550 with a bong, and 470 on a J-hook is tasty town. I've settled around 500-530 with a small bubbler.
For me, the micro-dosing nature was a minor revelation (pun intended). The ZX can get so much out of so little, so quickly, and with such flavor. I may try the other screen settings at some point, but the top shelf does perfectly satisfying micro-rips. With a half-scoop in the ZX, I get a few quick tasty lungfuls, and full botanical extraction.
I felt kinda clumsy with the tiny bowl, so I added a cork handle. I fit a poker tool over the bowl, and spiked a cork with it. It's great to just tap the cork on the side of a dish to clear. It's uncanny how the bowl takes almost no maintenance. After over a week, I swapped screens and dunked in iso, but it hardly needed it.
Thanks for the terps, @invertedisdead!!
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