Silver Surfer Vaporizer

[Raskin666]

I had an idea. What if I had a Ground Glass wand blown so that the hose end is a male ground glass end instead? Then I could mate the wand directly to my bong and hit it that way, or attach a hose onto it instead? What are your thoughts?

 

[slvelocity]

I had an idea. What if I had a Ground Glass wand blown so that the hose end is a male ground glass end instead? Then I could mate the wand directly to my bong and hit it that way, or attach a hose onto it instead? What are your thoughts?

I don't see the point of attaching a hose to it.. Sounds like you're just making a longer pathway?

But I like the idea of a straight wand to bong attachment. It'll be all glass pathway like the LSV!

 

[wuzupfoo]

And for a similar price there are many on Ebay.
My neighbor just picked one up on Ebay for 175 delivered.. and it is not blemished.
A cousin in Florida just got a new one on Craigslist for 125.
Don't fret @wuzupfoo ... you will get a bargain on one even if massdrop does not work out.

Edit:
I see that while I was posting, you pulled the trigger on one. Good Job!
Local headshops in my area sell SSVs for 200, but they will sell you one for 175 if you are a cardholding patient. They sell blemished ones to the public for 179 when they have them.

Really? I actually havent seen any on eBay that were anywhere near that price. Granted I only started looking about a week ago. Anyways its a moot point. Yeah I couldnt help myself and I wanted the Rainbow Zen finish seemed really cool on the photos I saw in this thread.

Now to look around for a bubbler... or maybe hook it up like a bong with a watertool I saw on here which looked like a GonG connection....

Im geekin out for sure right now.. haha.. Now the only problem is how long its going to take to get to me.

 

[vertigo]

I paid $200 +tax for my black SSV, brand new, here in Canada. I couldn't bring myself to pay more money for fancy colours when I could just paint it myself if I ever desire a change, as a few people in this thread have done over the years.

 

[Raskin666]

I don't see the point of attaching a hose to it.. Sounds like you're just making a longer pathway?

But I like the idea of a straight wand to bong attachment. It'll be all glass pathway like the LSV!

Right, so it would be just wand to bong. What I meant was I would want the ground glass connection (male, female, 14mm or 19mm) to be able to have a hose connected to to it and used with the standard mouthpiece, so it's not restricted to use with the bong. I think just docking the bong to the SSV would be great for my general solo use. Which type of GG connection would be best for the dual function? I asked SSV and they said they could make one

 

[vertigo]

Gentlemen... It has arrived.

I thought that ordering "black" meant black on black, but this black/yellow is what I would have gotten had I ordered it from 7th Floor directly.

I can't possibly be happier with it! Now, time to fire it up and burn off the factory stuff...

 

[slvelocity]

Right, so it would be just wand to bong. What I meant was I would want the ground glass connection (male, female, 14mm or 19mm) to be able to have a hose connected to to it and used with the standard mouthpiece, so it's not restricted to use with the bong. I think just docking the bong to the SSV would be great for my general solo use. Which type of GG connection would be best for the dual function? I asked SSV and they said they could make one

Ahh I see. Unfortunately I can't weigh on this since I don't own or have ever seen a GG in real life. The dual connection does sound very useful tho...

 

[vertigo]

So I've done Tweak's EQ dome screen mod (thanks Tweak!), and having done a test without and one with, I'll definitely be using it. Modding the screens themselves was a real PITA - I ruined a cheap flathead screwdriver doing it. I use a pizza steel instead of a stone for doing my own pizzas, so I put the screens ring-down on the steel, and just rocked the flathead back and forth until it cut through. It's pretty ugly but highly functional!

This thing hits like a FREIGHT TRAIN. Holy shit.

 

[grokit]

I've never seen that "bumblebee" color combination on a ssv @vertigo, very nice

 

[Gonzo]

Can anyone compare the oil kit to a nail and torch in terms of taste? Also, is the temperature of the SSV heater hot enough to self clean he TI? If not, how do you guys(or girls) go about cleaning the TI? Any help would be really appreciated.

Looking at all the deals on 7th Floor and trying to figure out how well the oil kit works.

 

[Vitolo]

The taste is much cleaner and less harsh than with torch and nail.
I clean the ti-nail by holding it with a hemostat (tweezer) and blast it with a torch.
the flame from a gas stove will clean it too.

 

[duckdown]

I have a question for everyone: How long do you leave your SSV on for between uses? As in, what do you guys think the minimum off time would be for it to be worth switching it off rather than just leaving on?

I'm wondering if it's worth shutting it off and turning it back on again if you use it every hour or so, or if it would be better to just leave it on. I realize it will be using electricity while on, so the "green' answer would be to shut it off when not in use. However, I'm more interested in the longevity of the SSV itself than anything else.

I can imagine how it would almost be better for it to be left on so that the glass and heating element arent going from cool to hot and back to cool again multiple times a day. I'm just not sure whether this thermal stressing, or whatever you want to call it, would be worse for it than leaving the current running through it.

i leave mine on for days on end, sometimes without even turning the dial down because i use it so often

seems to be working great and no difference in performance

 

[duckdown]

I had VapeWorld replace the GG hands free with the standard wand, and I'm glad I did. I love holding the wand in my right hand, the bong in my left, the tube connecting them like a twirly straw, and kinda dancing the wand around the glass cover to get a good hit. It's like an art, and the whole experience is like art fused with a 1600s chemistry (or alchemy) lab experiment.

this is so true!!

i went with the classic original wand connection as well, and love it for the exact reasons you describe. I'm also using it with a glass bong (SGW gridded inline), holding it in the exact manner you describe. you took the words out of my mouth!

 

[slvelocity]

Can anyone weigh in on how well an ssv oil kit fits on the dbv? I'm thinking about buying a reclaimed dbv because of the sale but already ordered a ssv oil kit..

 

[Tweak]

So I've done Tweak's EQ dome screen mod (thanks Tweak!), and having done a test without and one with, I'll definitely be using it.

Awesome!!! Nice hearing it from a SSV "beginners" perspective. I like to use a wooden stick to move the screen up and down for optimal distance.

This thing hits like a FREIGHT TRAIN. Holy shit.

I remember the day I got mine. Not sure if it was the SSV or the t-break from not having a vape for a week, I was wrecked.

 

[grokit]

Can anyone weigh in on how well an ssv oil kit fits on the dbv? I'm thinking about buying a reclaimed dbv because of the sale but already ordered a ssv oil kit..

If you go back a page or two in this thread, I recently posted the two different attachments, which are available a la carte. I believe that the rest of the kits are the same so you could just add this attachment.

 

[slvelocity]

If you go back a page or two in this thread, I recently posted the two different attachments, which are available a la carte. I believe that the rest of the kits are the same so you could just add this attachment.

Ya I see the ssv opening is not centered so I'll probably go with a dbv cover. I feel like I'm buying too much stuff lol

And as evidence of that, my vapor bros mini wand came today. WOW does it hit hard with the standard. Big big clouds. And something I couldn't do with the ssv wand was get big milky hits on the first hit. Like some have mentioned the first hit is less milky because you're just prepping the trichomes (liberally paraphrasing Vito here so don't quote me on this!), but not with the mini wand! Milky hits from the first hit.

I feel the wand's shape provides a vacuum effect and the bowl size is perfect for the standard's "jet stream" of hot air to blow through!

Yes it's very very thin and cheap especially compared with the ssv wand. I know someone reported it breaking just by hitting it on a knuckle on the hand but it feels sturdy enough to withstand that. It looks like you have to just be really really gentle with it but time will tell. If it does break I'm going to ask 7th floor to see if they can make a mini wand exactly like this with their top notch glass.

I haven't tried tweak's or any screen mods to compare but they're saying the milks and clouds hits are just as good so that may be a cheaper alternative still.

Didn't see this posted here but this guy looks like he's dabbing with no nail, no hc, and a broken wand lool.

 

[duckdown]

Hey folks, SSV owner here, I just have the plain powdered black one (black body black base) but after seeing THIS earlier in the thread, I much prefer it to mine

Is my only option to sell my current black one, and then upgrade to something like this?

Or am I somehow able to send it in or buy parts like a new body & base for it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Vitolo]

You can send that picture to 7th Floor, and ask them how much to purchase.
Yes you can buy the base, and it is not costly.
They will custom paint any new unit , but I do not think they do Existing units.
Ask this question as well.

 

[hoptimum]

Hey folks, SSV owner here, I just have the plain powdered black one (black body black base) but after seeing THIS earlier in the thread, I much prefer it to mine

Is my only option to sell my current black one, and then upgrade to something like this?

Or am I somehow able to send it in or buy parts like a new body & base for it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I have that exact paint job on my ssv, with a black base, and I can assure you, it's one cool looking vape. More a work of art, really…..

http://imgur.com/209yZAX

 

[Raskin666]

I just ordered some custom glass from 7th Floor. Ordered a purple and green GG hands free wand, with a 14mm Male end instead of a hose connection. Ordered a 14mm Female hose adapter. I am looking forward to trying to dock my bong directly to the wand! Hopefully all goes well.

 

[NeeChee]

my vapor bros mini wand came today. WOW does it hit hard with the standard. Big big clouds. And something I couldn't do with the ssv wand was get big milky hits on the first hit. Like some have mentioned the first hit is less milky because you're just prepping the trichomes (liberally paraphrasing Vito here so don't quote me on this!), but not with the mini wand! Milky hits from the first hit.

I feel the wand's shape provides a vacuum effect and the bowl size is perfect for the standard's "jet stream" of hot air to blow through!

Yes it's very very thin and cheap especially compared with the ssv wand. I know someone reported it breaking just by hitting it on a knuckle on the hand but it feels sturdy enough to withstand that. It looks like you have to just be really really gentle with it but time will tell. If it does break I'm going to ask 7th floor to see if they can make a mini wand exactly like this with their top notch glass.

I thought about asking 7th floor for a custom mini wand but i have yet to break the 3 i have over the years. I did make the mistake of taking the screen out of one now i can't seem to get a new one back in.I guess i'm just spoiled by how easy it is changing SSV wand screens .Even though they use the same size screen the bore on the mini makes changing them a pain in the ass.

 

[Tweak]

I thought about asking 7th floor for a custom mini wand but i have yet to break the 3 i have over the years.

Maybe ask @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd if he could make one. He is blowing some nice looking e-nano stems, I'm sure all he would need to do is flair the end and it would work on the SSV. It would be so much easier to use Andy's nano screens, and it would be adjustable, .

Is it possible V&C? It would be awesome, IMO, especially with some warts for added grip.

Even though they use the same size screen the bore on the mini makes changing them a pain in the ass.

My mini wand's mariah is very uneven, so getting my screen to stick is such a chore.

 

[Vitolo]

My mini wand is 3.5 years old, and I have never removed it's screen.
I clean it with Iso and an NO2 brush... then use a dental tool to tidy the mariah
The NO2 brush fits in the long part, and in circular motion on the top does "mariah wonders"
A hobby pick or dental tool helps to reinstall a screen.
I have installed them for others, but on my own I just never remove it.
There is a gal here in town with the "gift".
She can get the screen into a mini wand with nothing more than an SSV stir tool!

 

[GreenDragon]

Another big fan of the VaporBrothers Mini Wand here!

SSV + standard HC + VB mini wand = Efficient extraction, great taste, good vapor

Changing the screen... very frustrating. Called VaporWarehouse for advice. They were extremely helpful with technique and tips. Without me asking they even sent several packs of free screens. I was unable to successfully change a screen without kinking or otherwise destroying it going in. Fortunately I have many spare VB mini wands. They used to sell a box of ten wand/whip/mouthpiece for $50. I was paranoid about breaking them so I stocked up. They are tougher than they look. I have only broken one in four years (dropped on tile floor).

There are some gifted people out there that are able to do it successfully. Who knows... some of you may be one. Fortunately, as Uncle Vito says, there is no need to ever remove the screen. This is a great product sold by a great retailer. The mini wand is very inexpensive, just buy extras.

They are not as fragile as they look and feel. Compared to 7th Floor's beautiful wands they are thin and light. They are well made, lab quality borosilicate glass.

I follow Uncle Vito's cleaning technique (sort of). Put the wand with screen intact in ziplock baggy, just enough ISO to cover wand. Soak and shake till clean. Rinse with hot water. Suck out moisture with vacuum cleaner.

A couple pages back someone commented that their wand plugged up after only a few uses. I've gone as long as seven months of daily use without cleaning my wand. My average is around three months between wand cleanings and my screen stays clear. After a while it does start to plug on the underside of the screen, starting from the outside edges. This buildup on the underside is like stalactites hanging from the screen. Since this happens to vaporizer wand screens I would like to call them... StalacHIGHts. ;-).

My little 5 step routine to keep screen clear:
After every finished load...

1) Blow on mouthpiece to expel as much loose spent herb as possible.
(Note about blowing into mouthpiece/whip/wand - always take two good draws on empty wand after blowing onto it. Moisture inside will only cause problems. Some people say never blow out your wand, but if you suck out the moisture after each blow you should be good.)

2) Turn up SSV heat to 3:00 (glowing heater), take long slow draw moving wand to heat all of screen's surface.
(It won't combust because there's no herb, just pure sweet oil on screen. You'll get a nice hit off the screen.)

3) Hold wand upside down, brush off screen from the bottom (top of screen facing down).
Use a natural fiber art brush. I prefer an angle cut one fourth inch natural fiber brush.
(Natural fiber works best for already vaped herb, synthetic fiber brush works best for fresh ground herb)

4) Blow out again. Suck two fresh air draws again to remove moisture.

5) Use pick to remove any remaining bits.

A couple minutes doing this simple procedure after every load will let you go a long time before having to clean your wand.

P.S. - Thank you all for so much invaluable information. I chose the SSV from information gathered here. I went with the standard heater cover from advice here. I learned about the VB mini wand here. From tips on technique to maintenance, it's all here. This site has far more useful and accurate information than any other cannabis or vaporizer web sites I've found. Also the demeanor, maturity and conduct are of a MUCH higher standard here. A special thanks to Vitolo. For my needs, your advise and recommendations have been especially helpful. Thank you Uncle Vito (hmmm... Professor Vito?).