Screen Materials

[cybrguy]

I need to get some screens for my herbalAire and I'm trying to decide what I should be looking for. I will want a couple that I can use on top of the crucible to reduce particles from shake from clogging the whip or entering the bag. I also may want replacements for the MP screen.
Do I wast steel, brass, or aluminum? Since I won't be putting flame on them it probably doesn't matter, but since I am vaping to reduce harmful stuff I suppose I should use what is best.

 

[clouded vision]

Stainless steel is the norm.

 

[max]

or aluminum?

You'll only find brass or ss, and I'd go with the latter. Look for 'stainless steel pipe screens' on eBay and you'll find a good selection and some good prices.

 

[VaporsVaporizer]

I just got some SS 1/2 inch screens for my Lotus and used this place after a recommendation . Great prices and supper fast shipping
http://www.pipescreenz.com

 

[vap999]

Steel is probably the best choice, and as totally non-toxic as anything else. Copper, aluminum, gold, silver, titanium - any pure metal that would ever be generally sold or made into a screen is not going to be toxic at all. Keep in mind, vaporizer temperatures are wimpy, nothing, for these metals.

Brass. unless a new stricter regulations-meeting alloy, will likely contain a small amount of lead (as part of the alloy; harmless). There are likely multiple threads on FC concerning brass and lead. It's easiest enough just to avoid your or anyone else's concerns about lead in brass by avoiding brass.

 

[max]

Copper, aluminum, gold, silver, titanium

You'll never find anyone selling pipe screens made with these metals. Why confuse the issue? There's brass and ss, and ss is the better choice.

 

[Caligula]

You'll never find anyone selling pipe screens made with these metals. Why confuse the issue? There's brass and ss, and ss is the better choice.

http://aqualabtechnologies.com/titanium-screen-5-8-inch-60-wire.html

Ill just leave this here...

 

[max]

I stand corrected. I forgot about those $5 ti screens. I'll leave those to the rich and paranoid. SS is fine with me.

 

[SD_haze]

I stand corrected. I forgot about those $5 ti screens. I'll leave those to the rich and paranoid. SS is fine with me.

I would get a TI screen if I were using it directly on a superheated TI nail for dabbing.
For vaporizers, I agree SS is plenty good.

 

[Caligula]

I guess the plus side is that its more durable? Not sure how much more though... you can get a few SS screens for 6 bux.

 

[cybrguy]

I was able to find 100 ct 3/4" steel screens on Amazon for under $5. That should be more than I'll ever need (never forget the infamous 640k mistake). They are a little bigger than I need so that should leave a little room for shaping them.

Thanks for all the responses.