AgentXero
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How do you change to the lower setting on the D2?
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How do you change to the lower setting on the D2?
Install battery, select slot, and hold MODE for 2 seconds - "Low" illuminates on the display
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
I'm pretty sure I saw MacGyver clean his vape that way in that one episode.
Seriously though I don't know if I'd introduce any liquid into the electronics end of a vape.
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Wow. That doesn't seem right.
Bdubbdiblets
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What do you mean dead...do they not charge fully? I had similar suspicions myself..
AgentXero
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Blonde girl walks into the doctors office, he says "what's wrong?" She replies, "everyspot on my body hurts!" She shows him by poking spots on her body, "Look it hurts here, and here, and here!" Doctor takes a quick look, and says, "hm yes, it appears that you have a sprained finger."
Joke reminded me of your predicament because maybe you just a bad charger?
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
It's funny you mention that as after I posted my fix earlier I looked in the gap below the dial by holding my Grasshopper up in front of a light. I saw some specks of dust so I tried using dental floss, it didn't get any dust out. I didn't use iso, if you do I would make sure the backend is unscrewed from the hopper.
It felt like the floss could get stuck in there easily and cause problems, I wouldn't recommend it. If you need to use iso I would use a q-tip to apply it.
As for the dust, I think the best option is compressed air. Unfortunately I don't have any at the moment. I was still able to blow most of the dust out of the gap.
My warm backend fix is still working after changing the battery at least 4 times. I had planned on cleaning the backend threads with iso but I don't see the need anymore.
Happy hopping everyone!
kingfisher
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Update, recieved my sst replacement back end a day early according to usps. Seems to happen that way from Co to mn. Gap between indicator and temp dial seems to be smaller. Edit: the gap is significantly smaller. I will measure on Monday before swnding back. I'm thinking 0.030" difference. Threads on back end seem silky smooth.
Anyway, all I can say is wow. This has much improved reliability. Performance is good, as I can consistently get the same result. Also the back end only heats up on 5 and it is consistent, not intermittent. Previously I would get high back end heat on any level randomly. Almost like a short,but I have cleaned the threads and gap between the heater level dial and indicator. With alcohol swabs and compressed air.
Technically i would never expect to hear this from hopper labs, but the clicking seems faster. Indicating the controller is firing the heater at a higher frequency. I have suggested in the past HL is using a pulsed power signal, ie the clicking. This also supports my idea that faster pulsing would lead to better temperature control. However my experience is only one case.
It would be great if any other warranty replacements know if their 'clicking' got faster after replacing the backend.
Anyway, all I can say is wow. This has much improved reliability. Performance is good, as I can consistently get the same result. Also the back end only heats up on 5 and it is consistent, not intermittent. Previously I would get high back end heat on any level randomly. Almost like a short,but I have cleaned the threads and gap between the heater level dial and indicator. With alcohol swabs and compressed air.
Technically i would never expect to hear this from hopper labs, but the clicking seems faster. Indicating the controller is firing the heater at a higher frequency. I have suggested in the past HL is using a pulsed power signal, ie the clicking. This also supports my idea that faster pulsing would lead to better temperature control. However my experience is only one case.
It would be great if any other warranty replacements know if their 'clicking' got faster after replacing the backend.
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I got tired of waiting for my January 2016 Ti pre-order to ship so I purchased a SS unit from an ebay seller. I've since ordered 3 spare batteries, a Nitecore D4 charger, and a Livescribe pen case for it (obviously I've gone all-in on this one!).
After a minimal learning curve I've managed to get huge clouds out of it, hitting dry on setting 3.5-4. My back end has not even gotten slightly warm (yet). I've been clicking it off between hits, and I only take 1 or 2 hits per session. So far battery life seems acceptable to me, but I've only recharged after light usage.
My first vape was an MFLB, purchased in 2010 when about the only portables available were it and the original Iolite. I've since moved on to the Thermovape T1, Solo, Inhalater XP, Pax, Pinnacle Pro, FF1, FF2, and now the Hopper.
The Grasshopper is actually remarkably similar to the Thermovape T1 in general design and the way it produces vapor. I imagine it being like what the T1 would have been had it continued to evolve from 2011/2012. The T1 has a bowl on top with a bottom screen that a cap and mouthpiece (also with a screen) screw onto. Directly below the bowl there is a heater and a series of holes that air is drawn through. Below that is a battery chamber (holds 2 LifePO4 batteries). You activate the heater by pressing up on the bottom of the battery chamber, which allows the positive terminal of the battery to make contact with the heater. Even the vapor produced by the GH feels similar to the T1.
I really loved the T1 back in the day, and always hoped that they would continue to improve on it (the Cera, which was the follow-up to the T1 never appealed to me with its striking resemblance to a dildo).
Using the Grasshopper made me realize how much it is like the ultimate evolution of the Thermovape T1 (pun intended).
After a minimal learning curve I've managed to get huge clouds out of it, hitting dry on setting 3.5-4. My back end has not even gotten slightly warm (yet). I've been clicking it off between hits, and I only take 1 or 2 hits per session. So far battery life seems acceptable to me, but I've only recharged after light usage.
My first vape was an MFLB, purchased in 2010 when about the only portables available were it and the original Iolite. I've since moved on to the Thermovape T1, Solo, Inhalater XP, Pax, Pinnacle Pro, FF1, FF2, and now the Hopper.
The Grasshopper is actually remarkably similar to the Thermovape T1 in general design and the way it produces vapor. I imagine it being like what the T1 would have been had it continued to evolve from 2011/2012. The T1 has a bowl on top with a bottom screen that a cap and mouthpiece (also with a screen) screw onto. Directly below the bowl there is a heater and a series of holes that air is drawn through. Below that is a battery chamber (holds 2 LifePO4 batteries). You activate the heater by pressing up on the bottom of the battery chamber, which allows the positive terminal of the battery to make contact with the heater. Even the vapor produced by the GH feels similar to the T1.
I really loved the T1 back in the day, and always hoped that they would continue to improve on it (the Cera, which was the follow-up to the T1 never appealed to me with its striking resemblance to a dildo).
Using the Grasshopper made me realize how much it is like the ultimate evolution of the Thermovape T1 (pun intended).
lovecrush
http://goo.gl/EsKJzJ
I'm loving my unit. Received it today with 8 batteries + 2 extra silicon mouthpieces. No problems so far (backend doesn't get hot), every single battery was tested two times each today with multiple friends at uni.
I'm currently using a nitecore i2 to charge two batteries at the same time. I'm really impressed about the taste in this vaporizer, you can really tell the difference in flavor between different strains.
Also tested it with a bit of hashish, sandwiching it between ground herbs. It works amazing at temperature 4, using the silicon mouthpiece dry. And I noticed that the tip of putting your lips a little further really enhances the experience when using this device, you can feel the unit 'throwing' hot vapor in your lungs without hurting your lips.
Also it's sooo little and sleek, I love the looks of it.
My future aquisitions are mostly:
Ratchet's leather case
A nitecore d4 to charge half of my batteries at once
A pair of 4x1 battery caps from delta3dstudios
A pair of black dood tubes
A lotus j-hook
A 14mm Y bowl splitter glasspiece
A pelican case to fit everything including a large santa cruz shredder and maybe an mflb orbiter (open to suggestions here)
Also I didn't received the promised leather sleeve, I'm sending an email right now about this subject. This is maybe my only complain so far.
I'm currently using a nitecore i2 to charge two batteries at the same time. I'm really impressed about the taste in this vaporizer, you can really tell the difference in flavor between different strains.
Also tested it with a bit of hashish, sandwiching it between ground herbs. It works amazing at temperature 4, using the silicon mouthpiece dry. And I noticed that the tip of putting your lips a little further really enhances the experience when using this device, you can feel the unit 'throwing' hot vapor in your lungs without hurting your lips.
Also it's sooo little and sleek, I love the looks of it.
My future aquisitions are mostly:
Ratchet's leather case
A nitecore d4 to charge half of my batteries at once
A pair of 4x1 battery caps from delta3dstudios
A pair of black dood tubes
A lotus j-hook
A 14mm Y bowl splitter glasspiece
A pelican case to fit everything including a large santa cruz shredder and maybe an mflb orbiter (open to suggestions here)
Also I didn't received the promised leather sleeve, I'm sending an email right now about this subject. This is maybe my only complain so far.
I've been getting an extremely hot backend, although the hopper seems to be vaping fine. I use it set to 5.
However, after reading a comment earlier about moving the temp dial back and forwards a few times, I tried this, moving the dial gently backwards from lowest to highest about ten times.
Filled it again and still set on 5, I almost got combustion. Any setting above 3.5 seems to almost combust. I now have to set it at 3 to get the same effect as at 5 previously.
I think the backend is not getting as hot, but still gets quite warm.
Very strange.
However, after reading a comment earlier about moving the temp dial back and forwards a few times, I tried this, moving the dial gently backwards from lowest to highest about ten times.
Filled it again and still set on 5, I almost got combustion. Any setting above 3.5 seems to almost combust. I now have to set it at 3 to get the same effect as at 5 previously.
I think the backend is not getting as hot, but still gets quite warm.
Very strange.
CarlosSpiceyWeiner
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Also I didn't received the promised leather sleeve, I'm sending an email right now about this subject. This is maybe my only complain so far.
Neither did I. Ordered on June 18, 2015.
Plus I didn't get an explanation. About if and when my $30 SS case is ever coming or even being made.
If not, they should just refund me.
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
Perhaps there is some debris in the temp dial gap that got shifted around. I would keep working the temp dial if I were you.
I was the one who posted that fix. What worked for me was moving the temp dial very fast from min to max. You might want to try going faster until it feels smooth.
If that doesn't work I would remove the backend and clean the gap with isopropyl alcohol.
lovecrush
http://goo.gl/EsKJzJ
Some user on reddit just told me that they're out of the leather sleeves atm and that they'll be shipping out once they're back in stock.
Regarding loading difficulties, I've settled on just putting in a super small nug - no fuss and super easy. I'll take a few rips at 3.5, and then give it a stir with a dabber (or use the clip if I'm on the go). It's super dry and crumbles to a fine grind. The remaining hits are dense as fuck.
I do understand that opening and stirring are not ideal on the go, so this may not be for everyone. But it's what I've found to work well, and not to mention the incredible flavor of my unbroken trichomes!
I do understand that opening and stirring are not ideal on the go, so this may not be for everyone. But it's what I've found to work well, and not to mention the incredible flavor of my unbroken trichomes!
AgentXero
Well-Known Member
Finally for the first time took a qtip dipped in iso and did a quick few swipes on both back end threads and got some black gunk. Definitey some kind of machinery grease I assume. Probably known by some of you already, but I recommend for everyone to do this first thing upon receiving your hoppers.
JoeMama
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There's been many references to "bad batteries"...Does anyone here know how a battery can be "bad" as such that it will cause the GH (or any device, for that matter) to "get hot" --- in a place that is not where the battery is located? In other words, if the battery itself is not getting hot, and is causing something else to get hot (the "back end"), how is that a "bad battery"?? To me it's a great battery, pushing out all that current to make heat somewhere in the resistive circuit. The resistive circuit in the back end would be the potentiometer (or whatever it's called these days).
@Vapor_Eyes , your fix sounds spot on, and I'd love to hear more input from everyone dealing with this hot back end problem.
Dear God, let there be a Grasshopper Fixes thread, and let it thrive with solid information so that this place becomes the Bible of Grasshopper Fixes. Amen.
So your lips stay cool but your lungs get hot vapor. Is that a beneficial tradeoff?
syrupy
Authorized Buyer
So it shall be. (Obviously, warranty service is a good option also.)
Potential fix for hot back end issue:
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JoeMama
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And there was much rejoicing! @Vapor_Eyes shall be the honorary founder 
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
Grasshopper mouthpiece screen assembly instructions:
Rotate clicker to fix hot back end:
Hopper Labs troubleshooting flowchart:
Rotate clicker to fix hot back end:
Hopper Labs troubleshooting flowchart:
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