Vapor_Eyes
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I need a momma-bear vape at home. Christmas may come early this year.
You can't build a proper collection without a Brick and a log!
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You can't build a proper collection without a Brick and a log!
JoeMama
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To both of your well-stated points:
I have been thinking I'm headed toward another VAS episode, but yes, when it comes to portable - and when it's working well - the hopper is really incredible.
Over the past 3 days, I don't know why this is, but, the current "swap" I have going on with my two hoppers, this thing has been better than ever. If the colors matched, I'd keep it just the way it is even when they give me the new parts for them. Even the battery life seems way better.
Point being that if this thing worked all the time the way it is working now, I'd have no VAS.
But I just don't trust the hopper to keep functioning as well as it is now. And again, I'm not talking about "my one hopper", but a combo of the working parts from both while I wait for the replacement parts.
I feel that this device is too fragile to rely upon for daily use. My VAS is abated for the time being, but as soon as I get police lights again, I'm gonna be back shopping.
Anybody ever try the Plenty? It's made by the Volcano people. Looks like a Craftsman drill.
When I got the police lights, it seemed like "fast" flashing to me, yet I believe it is a sensor overload. The only reason I say that is, the lights flash before the heater even gets to temp - so how could it be "overheating"? That's just me talking to myself... I'm not disputing what the GH vids show, of course. Just weird. But in any case, either type of flashing, fast or slow, results in a no-questions-asked new body sent from GH. And they've seemed to be really speedy about these types of Warranty requests.
You can't build a proper collection without a Brick and a log!
VAS is very tricky... just when you think you can deal....
I'm curious about this Brick. It looks so simplistic.
I would want something that is pure convection. I'd welcome testimonies on the Brick!
EDIT: I found the videos on the Brick... Nice, but I really don't wanna deal with a torch! Great clouds though!
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kimura
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I've had my Ti hopper for about a month and a half. since day one it had the flickering blue LEDs and the back end got hot. although it did seem to crank out the vapor pretty well, I started to struggle to get through one load on a fresh battery. seemed to work ok for the first draw on a fresh battery and then by the second or third draw the back end would get hot and vapor production would seem to drop off (wasn't sure if this was in my head?)
it wasn't in my head. I received a new back end today and for now all my problems are solved. solid LEDs, quicker heatup, and the vapor production is just PRODIGIOUS. I only thought it was working before. also the battery life is improved. on the old back end I would usually finish a load in about 4-5 draws (first three on heat 4, last couple on 5) and the battery would be drained to like 3.9v. long steady draws through a j-hook. new back end finishes a load in 3-4 draws (three on heat 4, last one on 5) and the battery is still showing around 4.05v by the end. the performance difference is major. shocking how much vapor I'm now seeing on exhale!
I thought others with similar issues might be encouraged by this. I'm surprised by the difference the new back end makes. I'm suspecting that many who are disappointed by their GH don't have a working one, sadly. hopefully the company can survive all these warranty claims because right now I love this thing. little cloud machine!
knock on wood...
it wasn't in my head. I received a new back end today and for now all my problems are solved. solid LEDs, quicker heatup, and the vapor production is just PRODIGIOUS. I only thought it was working before. also the battery life is improved. on the old back end I would usually finish a load in about 4-5 draws (first three on heat 4, last couple on 5) and the battery would be drained to like 3.9v. long steady draws through a j-hook. new back end finishes a load in 3-4 draws (three on heat 4, last one on 5) and the battery is still showing around 4.05v by the end. the performance difference is major. shocking how much vapor I'm now seeing on exhale!
I thought others with similar issues might be encouraged by this. I'm surprised by the difference the new back end makes. I'm suspecting that many who are disappointed by their GH don't have a working one, sadly. hopefully the company can survive all these warranty claims because right now I love this thing. little cloud machine!
knock on wood...
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
I've been meaning to talk about the flickering blue lights. I've had those since day one and never had a problem with performance. Cool back end for the most part, and when it starts to get warm the twisting fix or an iso cleaning works wonders. 10 weeks in and going strong...
My lights start to flicker on the second hit of a fresh battery. They flicker more and faster as I draw, and when the battery gets depleted. By the last couple hits they are flickering like crazy.
Also, mine has made the clicking noise since day one.
At the same time, I can't help but think, what if mine is defective? What if it shouldn't be blinking? I've been at a solid 8 for performance, maybe I should be at 10. Maybe that's why I'm not as enamored with this device as others.
Such thinking can drive you crazy...
So I try to just relax and enjoy my SS hopper. Maybe one day it breaks completely and when the replacement comes I realize what I was missing. Who knows...
I have to admit I am curious to see how my Ti's performance will compare.
My lights start to flicker on the second hit of a fresh battery. They flicker more and faster as I draw, and when the battery gets depleted. By the last couple hits they are flickering like crazy.
Also, mine has made the clicking noise since day one.
At the same time, I can't help but think, what if mine is defective? What if it shouldn't be blinking? I've been at a solid 8 for performance, maybe I should be at 10. Maybe that's why I'm not as enamored with this device as others.
Such thinking can drive you crazy...
So I try to just relax and enjoy my SS hopper. Maybe one day it breaks completely and when the replacement comes I realize what I was missing. Who knows...
I have to admit I am curious to see how my Ti's performance will compare.
newVaper420
Vapor Enthusiast
My back end gets hot but I get ridiculous production. So I'm not questioning anything yet. Nice dark brown ABV.
My replacement backend still does get hot, but the performance is substantially better than previously. So I think it's one of those things you either live with, or you bitch and moan to HL hoping to eventually get it fixed.
My hopper is now 9 weeks old and I'm still using it at least once a day. One thing I should note, I am using 4 batteries, I cycle through them evenly (usually averaging 2 sessions before I intentionally swap, never letting the batteries 'run out').
Moreover I have not used the included USB charger ONCE since purchasing the vape. I carry my D2 charger if I think I might need a charger. Otherwise I simply keep a few of my batteries charged and I don't have a problem.
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
Same here. I'm honestly a bit superstitious about this. Once I get my Ti I may use my USB charger, so at least I have a backup if it breaks one of my hoppers. I can't see a need to use it unless I was going on a long road trip or something. Even then I'd rather just get something like this, I could use it in my car easily, thanks to @MoltenTiger for first posting this USB charger:
https://www.amazon.com/XTAR-MC2-Charger-14500-Li-ion/dp/B00Q2KSJN2
Before you finish soaking it, get a pipecleaner, bent-to-shape, and give the threads a good wipe over and rinse it a few times. That should do the job pretty well, I've had success doing similar without soaking it.
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My new charger arrived today, Xtar MC2.
Works well. 61% remaining and I've charged 6 batteries. Chambers for days
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
To both of your well-stated points:
I have been thinking I'm headed toward another VAS episode, but yes, when it comes to portable - and when it's working well - the hopper is really incredible.
Over the past 3 days, I don't know why this is, but, the current "swap" I have going on with my two hoppers, this thing has been better than ever. If the colors matched, I'd keep it just the way it is even when they give me the new parts for them. Even the battery life seems way better.
Point being that if this thing worked all the time the way it is working now, I'd have no VAS.
But I just don't trust the hopper to keep functioning as well as it is now. And again, I'm not talking about "my one hopper", but a combo of the working parts from both while I wait for the replacement parts.
I feel that this device is too fragile to rely upon for daily use. My VAS is abated for the time being, but as soon as I get police lights again, I'm gonna be back shopping.
Anybody ever try the Plenty? It's made by the Volcano people. Looks like a Craftsman drill.
When I got the police lights, it seemed like "fast" flashing to me, yet I believe it is a sensor overload. The only reason I say that is, the lights flash before the heater even gets to temp - so how could it be "overheating"? That's just me talking to myself... I'm not disputing what the GH vids show, of course. Just weird. But in any case, either type of flashing, fast or slow, results in a no-questions-asked new body sent from GH. And they've seemed to be really speedy about these types of Warranty requests.
VAS is very tricky... just when you think you can deal....
I'm curious about this Brick. It looks so simplistic.
I would want something that is pure convection. I'd welcome testimonies on the Brick!
EDIT: I found the videos on the Brick... Nice, but I really don't wanna deal with a torch! Great clouds though!
I will say just this, and then back to GH on topic, but the Brick may be one of the purest forms of convection really, and having the torch as your power source is worth it for the next level signature. I too was trepidatious about them, but Daisy made me a believer, the simplest way to use a torch if you gotta, don't discount it completely just yet (I had a friend buy it first bc he was curious to try a torch vape, then I got Lily later and Daisy when they were discontinued, not testing StickyBrick Jr). It's speed and power are truly just unmatched by anything else I have used. But other wooden manual vapes are funny too...
Anything more analog would compliment the more digital GH well, ofcourse could always go conduction but if its not a VapMan or VapCap it'll could pale in comparison to any pure convection vape like the Hopper, but some weaker sessioner s could still be good fun vas fulfillment and/or useful for groups
vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Does anyone use the hopper without clicking it properly? Tried it out yesterday by just depressing the clicker a little bit and hold it to get it going... Needed to do it that way, loud on and off clicking wasn't stealthy enough. Can anyone tell if this will do any harm to the hopper?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
MoltenTiger
Well-Known Member
Nearly everyone when they first use it fails to click it on, I need to tell people to click it like they mean itDoes anyone use the hopper without clicking it properly? Tried it out yesterday by just depressing the clicker a little bit and hold it to get it going... Needed to do it that way, loud on and off clicking wasn't stealthy enough. Can anyone tell if this will do any harm to the hopper?
Thanks guys
It's too finicky IMO to use it holding the button, I prefer just to click it, though it does make some sound. It shouldn't harm the device, although if you accidentally turn it off it'll red light mid drag, which might not be great for the unit long term.
Got two new glass rigs today, hopper has been effecting me all day.
Xtar MC2 charger still working flawlessly, has had a work out so far.
There is some performance difference between my hoppers, the newer one is consistently better. Bigger clouds, better ABV colour and cooler back end. Not a lot of difference but it is consistent.
I might look at getting some conductive grease/deoxIT for the back end of my older unit, see if it improves functionality.
From what I gather though, software calibration might play a bit of a role in how these things function.
*after some previous page reading, I'll see how I go with my old back end.. I might need a replacement. I'll give the plain a go with the blue backend soon, see if it changes performance.
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vapviking
Old & In the Way
Ive read about this method and wanted to try it since the clicking annoys me sometimes. The only time I did the Hopper worked fine but the back end got wicked hot. This was the only time in a month's use that back end got hot.Does anyone use the hopper without clicking it properly? Tried it out yesterday by just depressing the clicker a little bit and hold it to get it going... Needed to do it that way, loud on and off clicking wasn't stealthy enough. Can anyone tell if this will do any harm to the hopper?
Thanks guys
JoeMama
Well-Known Member
I just had a conversation with a Metallurgical Engineer from a company that specializes in dissimilar metals, hybrid metals, and general metal work for hi-tech industry. I've known him for years. He's one of the first people who've perfected the science of "explosion bonding" ( http://www.explosionbonding.com/ ).
The black sooty matter that comes off the threads IS Titanium OXIDE. It is oxidation. It is not Titanium dust. If it was just "dust", it wouldn't be so black, he said.
When a DC current runs through those threads, that being an imperfect path for conduction, and depending on humidity, Titanium Oxide is created in those resistive (air-gap) places.
At least I know what it is, now.
I have had the same thing going on... my second Ti wasn't performing the same as the first.
While GHL has to check it out, I maintain that the backend isn't quite the same quality as the other. IT has some "wiggle room" between the Temp dial and the rest of the back end. Even the center contact seems misaligned slightly. I'm hoping GH agrees once they look for themselves.
The black sooty matter that comes off the threads IS Titanium OXIDE. It is oxidation. It is not Titanium dust. If it was just "dust", it wouldn't be so black, he said.
When a DC current runs through those threads, that being an imperfect path for conduction, and depending on humidity, Titanium Oxide is created in those resistive (air-gap) places.
At least I know what it is, now.
I have had the same thing going on... my second Ti wasn't performing the same as the first.
While GHL has to check it out, I maintain that the backend isn't quite the same quality as the other. IT has some "wiggle room" between the Temp dial and the rest of the back end. Even the center contact seems misaligned slightly. I'm hoping GH agrees once they look for themselves.
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cow-a-bunga
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Stainless steel all the way 
Notice the condensation from the internal ice on the bong.
some more pics here:
http://imgur.com/a/tokeh
Notice the condensation from the internal ice on the bong.
some more pics here:
http://imgur.com/a/tokeh
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moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
This is a crucial bit of research you have done here, Joe. Thank you.
Vapor_Eyes
taste buds
That's just beautiful! So sleek and modern. The counter and tile make the perfect backdrop too, it's a great picture all around!Stainless steel all the way
Notice the condensation from the internal ice on the bong.
some more pics here:
http://imgur.com/a/tokeh
ragnorokk
DERP
Its the sensor, I get red and blue every time. Tried the suggested fixes and nothing changed. Ah, well. Thanks for the links.Were they fast blinking lights or slow? It is possible to cause the hopper to temporarily overheat, especially when using it with water. Rapid blue and red flashing is overheating, a slow flash is sensor damage:
The first video in this page shows both patterns:
https://www.grasshoppervape.com/information/troubleshooting-guide/
I like to repost this link from time to time for those that don't know about the fixes resource:
http://fuckcombustion.com/resources/grasshopper-fixes.11/
Edit: I don't even know what to say. I dropped it on the carpet when I stood up from posting, and it started working again. Maybe my sensor is loose...
moondog
It's an obsession but it's pleasin'
Congratulations, you've discovered Gravitational Maintenance!
lovecrush
http://goo.gl/EsKJzJ
My hopper showed the cop lights for a brief second yesterday, and today I decided to give it a cleaning:
There was some black gunk building up on the upper part
Besides the usual cleaning (soaking mouthpiece on iso 90%+, cotton swabs with iso on the chamber etc) I also cleaned with iso the both ends of each one of my batteries, the cotton swabs were grey-ish in the end.
There was some black gunk building up on the upper part
Besides the usual cleaning (soaking mouthpiece on iso 90%+, cotton swabs with iso on the chamber etc) I also cleaned with iso the both ends of each one of my batteries, the cotton swabs were grey-ish in the end.
ragnorokk
DERP
Don't worry, guys, it gave me 2 dissatisfying hits and then went back to squad car lights.
I cleaned my potentiometer and negative battery contact in the clicker part earlier, and now that I'm looking at my positive battery contact (only thing I'm not sure how to clean), it looks like a target. Is that normal?
I cleaned my potentiometer and negative battery contact in the clicker part earlier, and now that I'm looking at my positive battery contact (only thing I'm not sure how to clean), it looks like a target. Is that normal?
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Baron23
Well-Known Member
Don't worry, guys, it gave me 2 dissatisfying hits and then went back to squad car lights.
I cleaned my potentiometer and negative battery contact in the clicker part earlier, and now that I'm looking at my positive battery contact (only thing I'm not sure how to clean), it looks like a target. Is that normal?
If you go back...oh, I'm guessing 10-15 pages there are pictures of other's positive battery terminal an circuit board and yes, everybody seems to have the gold plating wearing off of the terminal (or at least that's what I think it is).
Cheers
Mr. Me2
Well-Known Member
Want to share?Just won 3 t-shirts from a HL giveaway on twitter.
ragnorokk
DERP
It's been tough to keep up with this thread once I fall behind on reading, thanks for the spoon fed info!
JoeMama
Well-Known Member
My hopper showed the cop lights for a brief second yesterday, and today I decided to give it a cleaning:
There was some black gunk building up on the upper part
Besides the usual cleaning (soaking mouthpiece on iso 90%+, cotton swabs with iso on the chamber etc) I also cleaned with iso the both ends of each one of my batteries, the cotton swabs were grey-ish in the end.
Have you read the Fix Resource thread? http://fuckcombustion.com/resources/grasshopper-fixes.11/
Regarding that picture of the backend contact gunk.... how long had it been since you cleaned that contact? Or, "how many battery changes", whichever is easiest to estimate...
Don't worry, guys, it gave me 2 dissatisfying hits and then went back to squad car lights.
I cleaned my potentiometer and negative battery contact in the clicker part earlier, and now that I'm looking at my positive battery contact (only thing I'm not sure how to clean), it looks like a target. Is that normal?
I don't know how much this has been stated, but it's become known through good inputs here that the backend contact literally moves in tandem with the Temp control dial. This means that it is turning the battery - or at the very least putting torque force on the terminal contacts through the motion of a turning battery.
Personally, I therefore believe that an excessively turned temp dial (rapid turning, etc) should ONLY be done without the battery installed (or disconnecting the backend and doing that "rotational cleaning ritual" separate from the housing. I believe the above picture is the result of excessive churning back and forth of the positive battery terminal against that seemingly delicate gold-plated pad in there.
My 2 Cents
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