Tafée Bowle

[Shit Snacks]

What stir tool?? You guys have a built-in stir tool stored in the bottom of the base or something?? No clue what you've been talking about re: stir tool LOL

Also the cooling is great, but it can definitely get harsh even on level two for me... Not saying water is necessarily the answer, I just think the form factor is perfect for a hydrotube (and it would fog it up nice) and would like to use glass mouthpieces like jayhooks for more cooling as well...

 

[Kaptan]

FedEx guy came early today and brought my little Bluetooth speaker...wait no....new MiFi device....lets try this again....portable battery charger... errr um The Bowle, well this thing certainly does not look like a vaping device. More testing to be done, but the vapor as previously stated, seems to have stronger, more intense medicating effects compared to many other top-tier vapes I have used. So far 4 pots and already time to recharge

What stir tool?? You guys have a built-in store tool in the bottom of the base or something?? No clue what you've been talking about re: stir tool LOL

Also the cooling is great, but it can definitely get harsh even on level two for me... Not saying water is necessarily the answer, I just think the form factor is perfect for a hydrotube (and it would fog it up nice) and would like to use glass mouthpieces like jayhooks for more cooling as well...

Did you receive the plastic potter tool? Check inside the plastic funnel end.

 

[Shit Snacks]

Did you receive the plastic potter tool? Check inside the plastic funnel end.

Figures, since I have not opened that yet lol

 

[androponic]

Figures, since I have not opened that yet lol

open it, there was a stir tool and another 4 pota in mine for a total of 8 pots. bad thing is they sent me a small version when i ordered the large 400ml one. i emailed them now and assume they will take care of that asap. impressed by all the extras thats for sure.

 

[Shit Snacks]

open it, there was a stir tool and another 4 pota in mine for a total of 8 pots. bad thing is they sent me a small version when i ordered the large 400ml one. i emailed them now and assume they will take care of that asap. impressed by all the extras thats for sure.

Eh, still no need yet, I knew there were four pots in there, just using the one for now and already have plenty of tools so I'm not really in a rush to try potter+ or the drinkware, but I will at some point of course!

I wonder if you might end up with both short and long stems/cups as a result...

Someone should share a photo of this stir tool and how it connects to store in the bottom though... ?

 

[androponic]

I already got a reply, literally 10 minutes. and they are sending me a long stem and large drinkware out on tuesday and told me to keep the others as well for the inconvenience. my first customer service experience with Tafee and definitely happy with the result.

@Shit Snacks back at post 135 (page 6 for me)@ChooChooCharlie shows the pick tool and storage

 

[SquirrelMaster]

Charge time after 4 sessions on my first charge was 75 minutes. I then vaped another 5 (I think?) bowls which completely drained the battery. Starting at level 3 is potent and I nearly vaped an entire bowl on my first draw. Temp 4 is still on the agenda, I haven't felt the need yet. I was not keeping track of bowls as I scooped some CBD flower from my Herbripper as well as used the metal Potter with some first class funk. The grind is fluffy and consistent from the Tafee and I really like how it's such a purpose driven grinder. Scooping flower up with the cups is really easy but the potter makes it easier.

I started my early morning with a wake and bake of 2 bowls and a beverage. I didn't have any fresh thyme but dried worked surprisingly well (after a short time sitting).



I was playing around with my draw speed and consistency is the key to keep the heater engaged. If I start my draw slow and then speed way up or slow way down the heater will stop. Depending on what speed I start my draw this changes how fast or slow I can go using the first second or two as the baseline to work from. The Bowle has some cool tech inside, I've never heard of a device that does this!

 

[androponic]

i have it charging now. first impressions are this is definitely a quality product. the puck is very well built and pics do not do it justice at all. in the hand this guy has some solid heft to it, i am surprised. i really thought it was plastic by pictures but it seems like it cast from metal of some kind. very nice and i dont feel like costs were cut and quality was top priority. i cant wait for my first voyage.

 

[FlyingLow]

I also thought it was going to be plastic, but it is not, it is like a giant heatsink and does a killer job cooling the vapor down.

 

[Ripstar]

It just landed! Ordered the long stem without cup but the company is so awesome they included it. I am very thankful for that.
Its still charging but, I agree with all the above. Its a VERY well made product, the unit itself isn't "plastic-y" but solid. Can't wait to drink some infused water while ripping in the new year.

 

[androponic]

welp, went with a full pot, level 3. I got 3 good hits, a 4th wispy one. theres something going on in that puck thats pretty amazing, abv nice and dark. i greened out a bit. wow!

 

[Shit Snacks]

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Battery died on me today, with cute little LED death sequence, after two draws. I'll tell you where to shove your cute sequence. My fault I suppose, not checking battery level, by press and hold both buttons. Vape and learn

Common complaint and inquiry about on-demand convection vapes -- battery life. It just finished charging from dead in about an hour. Proprietary "fast charging" usb wall plug, a drag that it's proprietary, why not usb C?. Of course I can hear the shouts all the way through the interweb tubes, "I hate vapes with non-replaceable batteries." Being an S&B and Hopper fan, battery issues don't bother me much

Next mission today: Since it's fully charged, I'm gonna vape pots and keep track, see how long battery lasts. Will report back

Edit: Stoned designer had an Ah-Ha O-Ring moment?

There are four deeply inset screw holes. So, suppose I could open it and ... stupid is as stupid does

It's a stir/pick tool. I don't stir, but this vape is very easy and safe to stir. The stem can stand on its own after pulling from puck, so you don't need three hands, or can let pot cool for a bit before emptying

They're creating a concentrate Pot system, and it could serve as a dab tool. Then again, wouldn't want to shove a sticky dab tool down a screw hole, unless you never want to unscrew that poor screw. I think most of us have wanted to unscrew a screw. Alternately, could keep the pick tool in top chamber of acrylic Potter

I like spinning an S&B brush between fingers to clean pot screen and edges. Cotton swabbing any resin or debris from walls of warm pot will certainly delay the inevitable staining

Mission update:

Each mark represents a ten second draw

Arbitrarily chose session method of four 10 sec draws at level 2, then four at level 3

Last draw of each session was pretty worthless

Close to five pots per charge

@Shit Snacks back at post 135 (page 6 for me)@ChooChooCharlie shows the pick tool and storage

Thanks! I vaguely remember it, definitely read this post (here it is above), but missed the details, great post choo choo!! So yeah this is a very nifty tool storage design...

I already got a reply, literally 10 minutes. and they are sending me a long stem and large drinkware out on tuesday and told me to keep the others as well for the inconvenience. my first customer service experience with Tafee and definitely happy with the result.

Nice! That's what I expected, now you get to be the first of us to have both stems, and you can tell us if there is in fact any noticeable difference between them!

I was playing around with my draw speed and consistency is the key to keep the heater engaged. If I start my draw slow and then speed way up or slow way down the heater will stop. Depending on what speed I start my draw this changes how fast or slow I can go using the first second or two as the baseline to work from. The Bowle has some cool tech inside, I've never heard of a device that does this!

Oh man this totally tracks! When you mentioned the odd behavior with air flow and heating in a previous post, I was going to say I experienced similar behavior, figured it was mostly me not pressing the button fully or something with inhale... Makes complete sense that it is sensing to start of your draw to maintain accurate temperature for the hit, so if you change your draw too much mid hit then it resets or whatever. Wow what a smart convection vape!

I can also confirm it fits fine in my hoodie pocket, short stem no cup, totally reasonable for a short walk (and not unexpectedly it is pretty ideal for in the car as well!) I would test bringing it into a movie theater, if I was going to be doing that for another year lol

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

Bowle drinks too much, tosses his cup aside, and then photobombs art -- tells me art is meaningless without his image. Will take several years of work with his therapist, might even outlast his warranty. This time he squeezed into a screen construction from Jean Kazandjian

gotta plug artists when you can, artists like the Bowle designers

Happy New Year !

 

[Ramahs]

A cup size battery and you could use your Bowle as an exercise hand weight....

That amount of weight would be awesome!

Also, is anyone worried about condensation from something ice cold in the cup getting liquid into the ports or anything else important, or did they more or less waterproof the puck?

 

[west-elec]

If anyone succeeds in building condensation, nothing to bother at all. USB and lights are IP rated to protect internals. Moisture from condensations can only exist on the externals in very prolonged use with ice in drinkware and not activating the oven at all. We've tested all these scenarios. Nothing to bother about so far.

@stickstones got this answer from the manufacturer about condensation. Sounds reassuring but if you live in a humid area a big cup of ice can condense a lot of water, which you don't want in the charger port at all. I guess be alert not alarmed.

 

[Stu]

Also, is anyone worried about condensation from something ice cold in the cup getting liquid into the ports or anything else important, or did they more or less waterproof the puck?

I think that the big o-ring separates the underside of the cup from the ambient air so as not to allow for condensation to occur.

I just got mine a few hours ago and I've been impressed so far. It hits harder than I expected, even on the lower heat levels. Me likey.

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I check the current battery level?

Happy New Year everyone!

 

[johnnyCanuck]

Hj

I think that the big o-ring separates the underside of the cup from the ambient air so as not to allow for condensation to occur.

I just got mine a few hours ago and I've been impressed so far. It hits harder than I expected, even on the lower heat levels. Me likey.

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I check the current battery level?

Happy New Year everyone!

press both buttons at the same time

I'm really liking this thing too. Hits well regardless of style.

 

[Shit Snacks]

I think that the big o-ring separates the underside of the cup from the ambient air so as not to allow for condensation to occur.

I just got mine a few hours ago and I've been impressed so far. It hits harder than I expected, even on the lower heat levels. Me likey.

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I check the current battery level?

Happy New Year everyone!

Hj

press both buttons at the same time

I'm really liking this thing too. Hits well regardless of style.

I always hold down the temp button and then press the power button, so I'm not accidentally activating the heater when I'm trying to check battery level... I found that may show the battery level without doing both buttons? Have to check again...

 

[androponic]

i am not getting any condensation on the top surface of the puck. the seal seems to keeps the bottom of the cup dry so i am only getting moisture on the sides of the drinkware but since it extends over the sides the puck stays dry. it is winter and cold here so def. want to see how this works on a hot summer day but so far so good.

 

[Choices]

So as a Minivap owner, is this better? Just different? I mean I want to get one but I need a little more rationale for it. What am I saying? It’s 2am on New Years Day and I’m looking for rationale? Tell me what made you buy it and having it in hand why you’re glad you did. Happy New Year!

 

[SpacelyJetson]

Ordered this Baby on Monday, it shipped Tuesday, received it Thursday Morning.
I'll say...cool packaging. Device feels very well built and is simple and Easy to use.

Its play time. Cheers gents. I'll be back with more soon

 

[Shit Snacks]

So as a Minivap owner, is this better? Just different? I mean I want to get one but I need a little more rationale for it. What am I saying? It’s 2am on New Years Day and I’m looking for rationale? Tell me what made you buy it and having it in hand why you’re glad you did. Happy New Year!

Haha yeah you don't need the rationale, but this is on demand pure convection, designed with like a built-in j-hook for dry cooling that doesn't sacrifice clouds or flavor, removable ceramic chambers... All regulated fancy tech in potentially very modular design and mainstream houseware style appeal plus strong performance pedigree with customer support too.. Have you ordered yet??

 

[PPN]

Yes, it's different than the MV @Choices , when I asked that same question to @stickstones he told me to be very different especially cause it's on-demand, he told me the Bowle more comparable to a Ghost in term of how is hitting. Still not received mine (but I'm across the pond) but I have big hopes it will be here next Monday.

 

[dimmusp]

We need Troy and Jerry to do a mega comparison review of the Bowle versus the Firewood 7, TETRA P80, Mighty, and MiniVAP

 

[SixStringToker]

These comparisons are better suited to the Ask FC forum, but I will say that the Bowle and a couple of other recent acquisitions have immediately become daily drivers and left my previous "Active Vapes" lineup wondering wtf just hit them.