Discontinued The Grasshopper
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nonbeliever
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2 of my 3 did that too. First one after a few months, and second one after a week.
Bass Vaper
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How does it perform when not grinding the herb? I'm interested to know how it does just pinching off a nugg (or piece of one) and stuffing it in, sans any breakdown.
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zymos
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Maybe not on purpose, but several have reported them flying apart on their own...
nonbeliever
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It did fine with small nuggets... Though they sometimes would get caught up when trying to clean the bowl, and you'd need a toothpick or pick of sorts to help clean it out. I usually used rough ground flower, I think I got bigger hits out of that (probably more flower, faster convection from more surface area)?
This is the same issue I was having. I sent it back, and after testing, was told "The only problem is that the battery is dead. Try using a different charger." I did, and haven't had any more problems.
nonbeliever
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What charger were you using? We're you using their charger cable?
Mister G
Deceptively Old Fart
Hmmm. That Free Battery for patient pre-orderers is looking more in jeopardy. Aw, I'm sure when they mean out of stock it's because they're saving them for this. I'm sure the next update will say they are expecting their biggest batch battery order will be delivered any day now.
Hey has anyone heard from @midgetsanchez, this thread's FP? Wouldn't mind hearing if his Grasshopper is still working.
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I was using a cheap USB wall block that had come from some other device, with the GH cable plugged into it. I never figured out if the problem with it was electrical or mechanical (i.e. a bad connection on the USB cable, etc.) But I started using a different generic USB wall block that had come with some other device, and so far, so good.
lreinirz
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This is purely hypothetical and there is absolutely no basis for the statement I'm about to make, but maybe they're programming a corresponding light change to a certain error or problem that they fix when it's sent back for diagnosis.
Czechyourhead
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The serial # will start with GT or GS.
HoustonGuide
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I did. When I backed, I ordered an extra battery. When I became reasonably sure that the Hopper was really going to ship, I added two more. Then, when there was a rash of "I canceled my pre-order, and here's why you should, too!" posts, I ordered four more, just in case the haters were successful in driving GHL out of business.
So now I have a cache of eight batteries that I rotate after each use.
I don't see why the backend threads would ever get dirty. Mine never have. The front end threads can, of course, but that's easily taken care of with a Q-tip and a little ISO. The Hopper is extremely easy to clean, IMHO.
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Ok. Two hoppers here. One SS, one Ti. The SS's back end has a short burst of heat once clicked on, then gets rapidly hotter once I start drawing, to the point of being unbearable to touch. Still testing to see if it's avoidable by holding the hopper without gripping it so much.
Was this the same experience as the ppl who had the infamous back end issue? The ti unit doesn't have this heat surge.
We've got all 6 extra batteries we ordered but are missing a bunch of extra mouthpieces, an extra charger lead and an extra leather sleeve.
Other than a potential heat issue, it's an incredible vaporizer (But then so was my Pinnacle pro until it melted ). Really hope any issues can be resolved. Gonna email Caroline in a moment.
Edit: just had the really fast ticking noise, was happening while charging. Unplugged the charger, plugged it back in, and the ticking ceased.
Was this the same experience as the ppl who had the infamous back end issue? The ti unit doesn't have this heat surge.
We've got all 6 extra batteries we ordered but are missing a bunch of extra mouthpieces, an extra charger lead and an extra leather sleeve.
Other than a potential heat issue, it's an incredible vaporizer (But then so was my Pinnacle pro until it melted ). Really hope any issues can be resolved. Gonna email Caroline in a moment.
Edit: just had the really fast ticking noise, was happening while charging. Unplugged the charger, plugged it back in, and the ticking ceased.
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tubasco
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(and likely causing that sludge that people found and reported weeks ago)
I'd stop using the SS hopper until you replace that backend - it's certainly defective. The only part of your Hopper that should get hot is the front-end, not the clicker.
In other news, Leather cases are done..... Special announcement coming soon......
I'd stop using the SS hopper until you replace that backend - it's certainly defective. The only part of your Hopper that should get hot is the front-end, not the clicker.
In other news, Leather cases are done..... Special announcement coming soon......
Thanks. I needed a little nudge into what to do. Caroline emailed.
I gotta add that I love this thing, I have some great plug-in vapes and I can't stop using this at home!
Yeah, it certainly is incredible
HoustonGuide
Active Member
No, there is no spring.
You would think there would be to make sure there is good solid contact. Its possible that the skin of the battery, in some cases, could prevent solid contact. I am just thinking of various issues I have seen over the years with mechanical mods in the vaping world. Can someone post a pick of the contact on the backend when its unscrewed? All it takes is the battery to be slightly off on size, we are talking a fraction of a mm, or the skin of the battery to be a little thicker so the contact isn't quite touching. Especially if the backend is meant to screw all the way on and be flush with the body. Once again just throwing some stuff out there. Wish I had mine so I can investigate myself. Suppose to get it this month but who knows.