Discontinued The Firefly Vaporizer
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Radio
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I love the battery charge time as well. I can fully charge my 2 batteries within the hour (even less in fact!) and know that I can provide a comfortable and enjoyable sesh for myself and 1 or 2 friends on demand. Everyone that has used my firefly has different ways of going about their active-extraction but they all end up blowing out a large cloud of vape and looking at the FF with a smile and saying 'This thing is awesome'
Supreme connoisseur device!
Supreme connoisseur device!
maxe
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G'day, 
another happy Firefly customer here, I've only used it once so far though we had around 10 tokes on it each throughout the evening, I think 5 would have been enough though! 
Couple of questions, do you need to pull out and replace the mesh at the bottom of the chamber occasionally or do you add a spare one that comes with the Firefly on top of the existing one?
I have also been shaking the Firefly between hits, I haven't stirred as yet, but is there a risk you will get small amounts of product inside the Firefly mechanics when shaking? I notice I already have small amounts under the mesh already.
Thanks
another happy Firefly customer here, I've only used it once so far though we had around 10 tokes on it each throughout the evening, I think 5 would have been enough though! Couple of questions, do you need to pull out and replace the mesh at the bottom of the chamber occasionally or do you add a spare one that comes with the Firefly on top of the existing one?
I have also been shaking the Firefly between hits, I haven't stirred as yet, but is there a risk you will get small amounts of product inside the Firefly mechanics when shaking? I notice I already have small amounts under the mesh already.
Thanks
Radio
stay true to yourselves
I have similar thoughts at the moment about the replacement of the mesh and concerns about the small amount that has found it's way under the mesh! Hopefully it's easy to clean and work with.G'day,
Couple of questions, do you need to pull out and replace the mesh at the bottom of the chamber occasionally or do you add a spare one that comes with the Firefly on top of the existing one?
I have also been shaking the Firefly between hits, I haven't stirred as yet, but is there a risk you will get small amounts of product inside the Firefly mechanics when shaking? I notice I already have small amounts under the mesh already.
Thanks
Smknbud
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Couple of questions, do you need to pull out and replace the mesh at the bottom of the chamber occasionally or do you add a spare one that comes with the Firefly on top of the existing one?
I have also been shaking the Firefly between hits, I haven't stirred as yet, but is there a risk you will get small amounts of product inside the Firefly mechanics when shaking? I notice I already have small amounts under the mesh already.
Thanks
That screen can be removed with the supplied toothpick. Be careful since a rubber o-ring seal is located here around the perimeter of the screen, below the plastic inner ring thingy. I found this out because I initially thought the rubber o-ring was gunk and found out what it was when I started picking it out. Luckily I figured it out quickly and was able to push it back in place.
natural farmer
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A few specs will sure find their way under the screen and even fewer will go under the SS plate and around the heater… Very easy cleaning though, just 6 torx screws and you are under there! I only clean my FF this way now cause removing the screen with a toothpick trails the edges and soon they need replacing. My last screen has lasted more than 6 months doing it like this...
mitchgo61
I go where the thrills are
Couple of questions, do you need to pull out and replace the mesh at the bottom of the chamber occasionally or do you add a spare one that comes with the Firefly on top of the existing one?
I have also been shaking the Firefly between hits, I haven't stirred as yet, but is there a risk you will get small amounts of product inside the Firefly mechanics when shaking? I notice I already have small amounts under the mesh already.
Thanks
Welcome to FC and the FF! Yes, as others have mentioned, the screen needs to be removed every so often to blow out any debris that gets under it. I used to do it every time I did an iso cleaning, about once every three bowls. But as NF states below, the more you remove the screen, the more frayed the edges get and the screen's performance in keeping out debris goes downhill fast. Some users (like me) have instead been using these Iolite Wispr 7 hole screen discs. They fit perfectly, work great, keep out debris, and can be removed easily without the hassle of the stock screens. You just remove the original screen and pop this in. They seem to last forever, if you don't lose them. (Some people do not love them and feel they affect performance, but I've never noticed anything and I've used them on several FFs...)
http://www.vapeworld.com/iolite-screens#.
Personally I'd advise against opening the unit for cleaning, for the following reasons...
1. It's not necessary...the gasket under the bowl stops almost all debris from getting into the unit, unless there's a flaw in the O-ring. The one time I opened one up that had been in heavy use there was literally no debris whatsoever in it.
2. You will likely be unable to re-assemble the ceramic rings in the exact alignment they are in right now...the rings are only held in place by the pressure of the top plate. Take it off and the rings kinda lift up and immediately move relative to one another...you won't even know exactly where they were, so you'll never replace them correctly. Their alignment and the exact position of the heating coil determine the temp profile of the hot air you pull into the bowl, and they have very little tolerance, so you have a high probability of screwing up your FF operation just by taking off the plate...which leads to....
3. You will void the warranty by doing this. The warranty explicitly excludes any damage done by "self repair" which includes opening the unit. The FF folks are awesome and they might very well still honor your warranty if you opened it up and screwed it up in the process, but I personally don't think it's worth the risk.
The unit won't get dirty enough inside to worry about, and if anything goes wrong you can send it back to them and their service is fast and amazing...so for me there's no good reason to open it up. (For sure Natural Farmer is a way braver and resourceful user than I am, so this is just my
...some of us are more inclined to screw stuff up, and that's me.)For some idea of what goes on inside the FF, here's the original tear-down pix posted months ago. Worth a look. (Good luck and welcome again!
)http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/the-firefly-vaporizer.11365/page-81#post-549916
Seasoned Senior
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I second the Iolite Wispr 7 hole screen discs. I really enjoy keeping my equipment clean. 
sanfranciscosadhu
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Well after a lot of weighing the pro's and cons of the firefly, today I finally got one. What convinced me finally was trying a few hits at a friends house who just bought one. The FLAVOR is what sold me. And no harshness on the throat. Also the fact that the herb doesn't keep baking after you turn the unit off makes it less wasteful and more importantly no residual smell ( especially when compared to a used Pax wow!)
Now that I've used the device over the weekend, my two cents on technique. I think the main reason some people have a hard time with the Firefly is that they don't draw in LONG enough. Look on a clock with a second hand and do a steady draw for 20 or 30 seconds, before releasing the heating button. Then draw 10 more seconds. That's actually awhile! You will definitely have noticeable vapor on your exhales.
I'm also QUITE impressed by how little herb is needed. I'm used to using a Volcano at home and fill up a bag, just for myself. This thing uses so little in comparison, it's amazing.
In that sense it's a game changer for me. I'm lucky enough to live in a MJ friendly state and tend to buy eights, every so often. Now it finally makes senses to buy a gram of this or that, even though that costs more, to have an amazing variety.
Now that I've used the device over the weekend, my two cents on technique. I think the main reason some people have a hard time with the Firefly is that they don't draw in LONG enough. Look on a clock with a second hand and do a steady draw for 20 or 30 seconds, before releasing the heating button. Then draw 10 more seconds. That's actually awhile! You will definitely have noticeable vapor on your exhales.
I'm also QUITE impressed by how little herb is needed. I'm used to using a Volcano at home and fill up a bag, just for myself. This thing uses so little in comparison, it's amazing.
In that sense it's a game changer for me. I'm lucky enough to live in a MJ friendly state and tend to buy eights, every so often. Now it finally makes senses to buy a gram of this or that, even though that costs more, to have an amazing variety.
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BabyFacedFinster
Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing.
I have a question about the face plate. The underside that is shiny steel with the grooves in it. I noticed a few small bubbles or bulges in some of the grooves. They look like minor imperfections and wouldn't affect vapor from passing though, but I am wondering if the stainless steel is a thick plate and just had some imperfections from casting? My concern is that the stainless steel is thin electroplating and that these small bubbles might split open or flake off over time. Did I explain this well?
Brand new to FC, though I've been lurking a bit and reading tons. I've decided to venture into a vape and have landed on the Firefly as the vape I want to purchase. I realize it's a premium piece of equipment, and the price tag reflects that. But with the cost of an additional battery and charger, it's a bit out of my price range. I haven't been able to find anyone that offers a discount on the Firefly, other than free shipping. I'm not interested in switching, since I've done my research.
Since I wasn't shopping last holiday season for a vape, I wonder.....does anyone offer special deals around the holidays on a vape like the Firefly? Maybe a Black Friday special, or something along those lines?
FC is a great source of info. Thanks all!
Since I wasn't shopping last holiday season for a vape, I wonder.....does anyone offer special deals around the holidays on a vape like the Firefly? Maybe a Black Friday special, or something along those lines?
FC is a great source of info. Thanks all!
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theCerberus
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The firefly is awesome! One nights use and its now my main portable.
Way faster than the Solo to get medicated.
Just purchased 2 batteries and an external charger from vapeworld. Gonna need them.
I've read a lot of this thread, but any usage tips for a new user would be great.
Also I think a GonG is possible to create if it is suspended in a metal magnetic lid similar to the original firefly lid. Sounds like a lot of work, but I'd pay to see it done...
Way faster than the Solo to get medicated.
Just purchased 2 batteries and an external charger from vapeworld. Gonna need them.
I've read a lot of this thread, but any usage tips for a new user would be great.
Also I think a GonG is possible to create if it is suspended in a metal magnetic lid similar to the original firefly lid. Sounds like a lot of work, but I'd pay to see it done...
I like the idea of a separate GonG lid. I'd probably never use it though. If I'm using glass, I almost always have a more powerful wrench nearby. I'd buy one anyway of course. It'd just be too cool to not have.
Trogdor
Vapinating the peasants
The firefly is awesome! One nights use and its now my main portable.
Way faster than the Solo to get medicated.
Just purchased 2 batteries and an external charger from vapeworld. Gonna need them.
I've read a lot of this thread, but any usage tips for a new user would be great.
Also I think a GonG is possible to create if it is suspended in a metal magnetic lid similar to the original firefly lid. Sounds like a lot of work, but I'd pay to see it done...
Can you do money orders?
I've made this, and a member here will be making one that will most likely cup the entire vape vertically. It's good for the really big clouds, but I currently prefer just using the normal lid. 
theCerberus
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Very cool, but not quite Glass On Glass.
Imagine the window extending just like that but with glass. And the air-path ring slots sealed off. My guess is your mouth piece now works as a carb. Whereas this design would be carb-less.
Also another lid idea; to allow stirring, replacing the window with some sort of free spinning agitator.
Imagine the window extending just like that but with glass. And the air-path ring slots sealed off. My guess is your mouth piece now works as a carb. Whereas this design would be carb-less.
Also another lid idea; to allow stirring, replacing the window with some sort of free spinning agitator.
EveryDayAmnesiac
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My dream Firefly would have a mouthpiece that is both retractable and removable. I think the shape of the FF would be pretty bad ass with it retracted. And removing it would be so nice for cleaning. I can't seem to clean it to my satisfaction.
Yep...
Yep...
marduk
daydreamer
Here's how I get mine clean. Pull a bit of cotton from the end of a Q-tip and spray a little ISO on it. Break off the end of a toothpick and use it to push the cotton inside the mouthpiece. Move the cotton around (mostly from side to side because the space is so tight) with the toothpick. Do this from both front and top. If there's a lot of gunk, repeat with a fresh bit of cotton. Gets the mouthpiece pretty damn clean IME.
mitchgo61
I go where the thrills are
Here's how I get mine clean. Pull a bit of cotton from the end of a Q-tip and spray a little ISO on it. Break off the end of a toothpick and use it to push the cotton inside the mouthpiece. Move the cotton around (mostly from side to side because the space is so tight) with the toothpick. Do this from both front and top. If there's a lot of gunk, repeat with a fresh bit of cotton. Gets the mouthpiece pretty damn clean IME.
I clean it by removing the lid and very gently taking a dental pick and inserting it into that little top slot to remove debris. Then i take an iso-damp paper towel and roll it into a point, and insert it gently into the biz end of the mouthpiece and rub it around, again gently. Then blow into it. Lots of blowing.
Sounds cool, but would likely be one more thing that would break, especially with the exposure to heat it would suffer. Just ask anyone with a VB2.
Good idea on paper, not particularly sustainable in practice.
twigs
Pay no mind to those voices in my head
Yes, I've made two batches of brownies, using box mic and instructions found in the ABV Brownie thread.
slohiker
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I have a replacement Firefly that works fantastic. I'm so glad I got one in March. It's been months of blissful vaping. I haven't changed the screen in mine because it works so well I'm afraid to mess it up. I've read in some posts that taking out the original screen is not easy and diffucult to replace. So I read the Iolite Wispr 7 hole screen disc fits perfect after you remove the original screen. I ordered a set from VapeWorld. Does anyone have an experience with changing them ? I'm a little clumsy and afraid to mess it up.
mitchgo61
I go where the thrills are
Piece of cake. Take one of the plastic toothpicks (when the unit is cool) and just push horizontally on the screen away from the edge...it'll fold upward off the stainless steel plate. Then just drop the Wispr screen screen-side up. You're done. If you wanna put a new FF screen in, just dome it slightly so when you push down on it, the edges slide under the glass bowl. Don't worry, you won't mess anything up!
Make sure the Wispr screen drops freely to the bottom of the bowl. If it doesn't, don't force it. It should fit fine, but I briefly had a unit where the bowl was too small for the Wispr screen...
slohiker
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Thanks, I'll know in a couple of days when I get my Wispr screens. I'm giving it a try.
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