seems to be easiest to clean, with this holder (link below) and 200-300ml of boiling water through the stem...already have done it 5 times, all is good with this stem, same taste profile.. @danjens method, i was surprised too about this.....
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I say it's easiest to clean because 10 seconds after the boiling water went through it, you can blow air inside and the stem will be dry as soon as possible (wood as you know.. a lot of tiny air pockets hence it can be dried super quickly..)
That is absolutely one of the easiest methods. The Ed’s stem I use for my tinymight and one for mi have about 40 boro beads sandwiched between a couple basket screens. I found I could just pour hot water through after a session and the reclaim and bits are washed away, solvent free. And no removing beads, losing beads, repacking half the beads each time I want to clean the stem.Can't be easier than a Q-tip and ISO though as it involves boiling water and potentially burning yourself in the process!
So I broke my pick this weekend. Any tips on drilling picks to fit?
So I broke my pick this weekend
Somewhat in agreement, but I wouldn't carry it in a bag or pocket without removing the battery first. There was at least one case of the Zion M burning in a backpack due to there being no way to cut off the battery connections for transport.Congratulations. No need to replace it as long as you carry and store the device safely. Going pickless is another case of less is more, imo.
there's a way, but it's logistic shit.... carrying the Mi with battery, but in a carrying case of something like an Electric toothbrush.... something like that.... secured with some plastic locking..... but it takes place in the backpack ofc.....or maybe just not keeping the battery inside when it's not in use....yeah...Somewhat in agreement, but I wouldn't carry it in a bag or pocket without removing the battery first. There was at least one case of the Zion M burning in a backpack due to there being no way to cut off the battery connections for transport.
I ditched the pick. With it gone, I found it faster to install & remove the battery than to deal with screwing/unscrewing the retainer dial a bit farther, swinging the pick around into place, getting the gold plate where you need it relative to the pick, and screwing the dial tight again.Somewhat in agreement, but I wouldn't carry it in a bag or pocket without removing the battery first. There was at least one case of the Zion M burning in a backpack due to there being no way to cut off the battery connections for transport.
I like Murata vtc5 but they are hard to find. For a bit more $ and a bit more performanceJust wondering what batteries most are using. Ive got 30Q's and HG2's but want to go with something else this time. My M1 is one of the cooler heater units and takes a bit of warm up time. The HG2's seem to heat up a bit quicker than the Samsungs do. Are the molicells any good??? The Sony VCT5's very hard to find. I would like to find one to WAKE UP the heater a bit more if possible!!!
I felt like my Mi2 was running kinda cool, so I switched to Samsung 20S 18650s. The mAh (i.e. capacity) isn't great (2000 mAh), but they have a 30A rating (!). I'd even seen that Mooch called them the "hardest hitting 18650 right now" at one point. They definitely bumped the performance up in my device, but YMMV.Just wondering what batteries most are using. Ive got 30Q's and HG2's but want to go with something else this time. My M1 is one of the cooler heater units and takes a bit of warm up time. The HG2's seem to heat up a bit quicker than the Samsungs do. Are the molicells any good??? The Sony VCT5's very hard to find. I would like to find one to WAKE UP the heater a bit more if possible!!!
When they're new they seemed to hold their charge a little longer meaning I can get maybe an extra bowl or 2 out of them. But as they start to age they become just like the other batteries I use like the HG2.Molicell P26A and P28A seem to work quite well of course! They have high amps but I didn't feel like there was a noticeable power boost really... Just a good cell All around
Hey everyone, has anyone ever had to glue back the female glass to the Mi? Not sure if anyone knows what the original glue was?
i did, a milaana 2, i used JB weld. it doesnt get hot enough there to worry. i just let it cure for a few weeks before using.Hey everyone, has anyone ever had to glue back the female glass to the Mi? Mine came apart a long time ago while using wooden stems, and I’m not sure what glue to use to glue it back together. Not sure if anyone knows what the original glue was?
Edit: found a video of him repairing a Splinter. Should be the same! I’m going to try and fix it later today and use it later. Haven’t used it in years.