Ive used the concentrate pads in mine. Despite burning them off on the concentrate setting for a good 10 heat ups I can still taste the SS pad. It is getting less intense but man I hate this. Is there any trick to getting rid of that taste or a different insert for concentrates? Im just using ABV right now and its 100 times better as far as taste. Im wasting lots of concentrate though doing this.
Gonna throw in my 2 cents.
I think the Firefly 2 is fine. I had to send in my original unit for service after only a month, which was frustrating. I was eventually sent a brand new unit. I can say that the second unit has a more open draw than the first, and is generally easier to pull on. Why? I have no idea. But it's true. It makes me wonder if there are these same eccentricities among all the units.
The major downsides have been addressed, but I didn't realize how big they were until I owned the unit. The battery life is abysmal and the unit gives incorrect information on the battery charge. It will say it's halfway charged and then die on the next draw. The requirement to stir after every hit or two is cumbersome. It is hard not to spill material, and it's a tedious chore. Finally, the requirement of a "coarse" grind means that I cannot utilize my grinder (and therefore miss out on some of the golden goodies at the bottom). Finally, the holes are easy to clog (even with hand torn material) and are hard to clean. The learning curve is real.
In all, I like to use it solo. Great flavor and a pleasant experience. Terrible for groups and newbies, or for someone who wants something that "just works".
For comparison, I've had a SSV for a few years. It's a champion hitter. It fills a similar role as the FF2. On-demand, but much harder hitting. I just added a Solo II to my collection for sessions and friends. I think all three provide different utility for different circumstances.
In short, I think that the FF2 is about $100 overpriced - possibly more. If it were my only vape I would feel the need to fill in the gaps where the FF2 underperforms. But for solo use where flavor and smoothness are king, it can't be beat.
I also have been using my unit as a daily driver and have had nothing but positive results. The only thing that I consider a downside is the battery life. After 9 months use, my batteries started to not hold a charge. The cost of 2 batteries is ridiculous for 9 months of service and you definitely need 2 batteries for this thing to leave you half high and dry. Love the vape but the battery dilemma has turned me off.
I definitely have had to be a lot more harsh with that dang mouthpiece than it seems like you should. Luckily just blowing in it with the lid off pretty much takes care of it.Thanks man. Will definitely contact them for a replacement.
Nice idea! I've been using simple cheap brass screens. Also, helps with using finely grounded herb which will come flying out of the chamber otherwise.To those who might want to micro-dose using your FF2... the cap of a Storz & Bickel dosing capsule fits into the FF2 chamber perfectly, and is fairly durable if you're careful.
You've probably tried everything, but just in case, make sure your mouthpiece is clear of debris (take it off, brush out the slot and the inside of the mouthpiece). You can also try removing the small screen inside the mouthpiece, but draw carefully, and don't lose the screen.I pretty much agree with everything you're saying. Got mine about 4 days ago - Zebra Wood. With all the other inconveniences you mentioned, mine is just too frickin' hard to draw. It's too silly and even uncomfortable, even getting a little sore in places I never felt before.
I've been using the MFLB primarily, with a 1ft whip. You can work that thing like you're playing an musical instrument! but a hell of a lot of variables. Stinks bad - can't clean the inside. I have the Vapir Prima, which is very nice, also with a whip if at home. G-Pen Elite ain't getting much use, but handy if needed. Could put a whip on it.
I'm struggling a little with my FF2. I'm generally very impressed with it, but no matter how tightly or loosely I pack the bowl, and no matter how hard or soft I draw, the herb doesn't heat at all evenly in the bowl.
There is always an area at the bottom of the load, just off centre, which is thoroughly heated to dark brown - almost black - after one draw. The rest is barely toasted at all.
I'm set on Medium-high, and tried tuning the power down a couple of %, but nothing changed.
All of the air holes are clear and show light when heated, and the mouth screen is clear as well.
I have to stir every single hit to get good extraction out of the bowl. I know that stirring is required with this device, but is there something I can try to get more even heating in the bowl?
There were several other users in this forum, a very tiny minority, who complained about the FF2 chemical taste. Despite that, I decided I had to see for myself because the potential upsides of the FF2 were too good to ignore.
Now, this community has yet another data point confirming this taste/smell.
You've probably tried everything, but just in case, make sure your mouthpiece is clear of debris (take it off, brush out the slot and the inside of the mouthpiece). You can also try removing the small screen inside the mouthpiece, but draw carefully, and don't lose the screen.
Interesting observation....I've always found the FF much easier to use than the MFLB, which for me was great in 2011, but in subsequent years has seemed almost pre-historic.
I have been using the Firefly2 for seven months and the only way I will use it is with a concentration pad placed over the flower. It helps with even vaporization and keeps the vapor path to the mouthpiece considerably cleaner. I only have to stir once and it is all evenly brown on Medium High.
Not using the concentration pad makes a mess of the unit for me.
Yeah, using the brass screens makes it easy to use even with small amounts of finely ground herb, but I'm gonna try that one next.I also put a concentrate pad on top of my flower.
It made all the difference to me
I do this all the time also. But occasionally I do take off the mouthpiece just to check it out and surprisingly the screen does need some cleaning even though the draw seems okI just blow in the mouthpiece with the lid off every time I stir and after finished. Done!
Oh man! You are sooo right!! It was pretty jacked up after all. Crikey!I do this all the time also. But occasionally I do take off the mouthpiece just to check it out and surprisingly the screen does need some cleaning even though the draw seems ok
Hmmm....not really sure where the problem would be. While I can't claim to get it completely odor-free, you should be able to eliminate any really noticeable weed odor via a good iso wipe of the bowl, including the restrictor plate, the main steel plate, and the lid. Make sure you get the seal on the lid wiped off really well with iso, though be careful not to soak it or get it too wet.Had this ff2 for about a year, love it, never had any issues and does the job easily for me every time. What I have noticed is and I clean every single time I'm change a load I that I can't seem to get rid of the little bit of burnt popcorn residual smell. I've cleaned it a million times and it looks fantastic but can't seem to figure out where this slight popcorn smell is coming from. I may just replace the lid and see if that helps. Any other suggestions? @mitchgo61
Hmmm....not really sure where the problem would be. While I can't claim to get it completely odor-free, you should be able to eliminate any really noticeable weed odor via a good iso wipe of the bowl, including the restrictor plate, the main steel plate, and the lid. Make sure you get the seal on the lid wiped off really well with iso, though be careful not to soak it or get it too wet.
Also try removing the mouthpiece and giving it an iso rinse, making sure you also clean out the slot it snaps into (lots of stuff collects in there). Good luck!
You can try Everclear 151 (or 190 if it's legal in your state). Works nearly as well as ISO as a solvent and has less of a hospital-ish smell. (And more of a "serious drinking problem" odor. )I soaked the mouthpiece and that did help. The ISO may be part of the smell as well, which I'm not a fan of. Anyone know of anything that may also do a good job, maybe organic even? Just curious.