I purchased the Day and Night version of the Grasshopper loader back in December.
It got stuck frequently. Since it was the double-chambered version, both sides of the outside of the "barrel" were exposed to the herb, resulting in a sticky barrel that often wouldn't turn or go in/out of the body.
I found myself cleaning it a couple of times per week, including a full disassembly and cleaning of all parts.
The last time I cleaned it I was overly aggressive with the brush. I noticed that the piston would now "wobble" within the body. It was still attached, but barely.
I ran very hot water through it for a period of time, to get all of the sticky resin off. After that I dried it with a hair dryer. That was a mistake.
After letting it dry disassembled for 24 hours I attempted to re-assemble it. The barrel would no longer fit inside the body. I tried to force it in but ending up snapping the barrel in two pieces, with one piece still completely stuck inside the body. I assume that heating it with the hair dryer caused it to contract when it cooled, shrinking the opening in the body past the point that would allow the barrel to slide in.
I will not be ordering another one. It got stuck too often for it to be used long term. It was difficult to clean thoroughly. And it did not stand up to aggressive cleaning and drying.
My experience anyway...
I just ordered the mini loading funnel from Delta 3D Studios.
Most vape accessories will be printed in PLA plastic (fermented plant starch).
Whilst food grade, it doesn’t hold up well against heat, melting at ~150 C / 300 F, but it also can deform even under harsh sunlight. The lamination between layers isn’t as well bonded as other printable types of plastic like PETG, but either way there is a great surface area to the finish which is prone to bacterial build up. It needs cleaning but it can’t be heated up too harshly.
I still have my GH Feeder and it’s in good condition, though it doesn’t get a lot of use. I only use it for stealthy packs when out and about. Otherwise I find it easier just loading normally.
A funnel would be a good accessory too, but I couldn’t be bothered with one personally.
I did buy a knock-off NewVape Pax scoop from eBay, but again it’s easier loading normally. The scoop fits the chamber perfectly though.
Also after last nights session I can confirm the GH Bubbler is really good. I’ve had quite a few similar styles, my fourth piece off the gate was a D020 and it was totally crap by comparison. So is my Matrix side car, though it’s similar.
This piece is thick all round, though the base is on the thinner side. It’s weighty, stable and doesn’t have any splash back even when overfilled. The perc is an 8 hole downstem, and it’s perfectly located in the basin. Great function, a bit turbulent so not a super stacker but it does stack. Flavour retention is all there and massive clouds are cooled just enough. It’s a bit of a funny shaped rig, but with a GH plugged in it looks sleek. The mouthpiece is great and the whole piece is well made and kiln annealed, which is rare from the gate. My perc is a little untidy as the holes aren’t perfectly placed and symmetrical, but I’d say it’s the best quality rig I’ve got from China.
If you can get one from HL without massive shipping fees ($50 USD to Aus!) I’d say it’s well worth it when considering the alternatives: Grav labs bubbler, US Tubes hybrid bubbler, Shwayze Glass wolverine rig. Those options are much more expensive, and buying from the gate does not yield the same quality.
However for vaping this piece is worth having, it’s a staple 14mm basic bubbler and it shreds.
. In conclusion V5 or V6 or whatever it's termed now works no better than the V1 I bought 2 years ago.