Herbie bowl haters, attention:
I have never even used my Herbie complete bowl as it's not the best. Only bottom half is used.
With the miniVAP Flexicone module pictured below, you can mate a hydratube directly on top of it for a quick/easy/clean technique. You never need to clean a Herbie top screen again. You never have to monkey with removing a hot magnetic bowl as bottom bowl stays in place. You can build it with a degummed hemp fiber filter in the Flexi to keep all those nasty micro herb particles out of your glassware. You can pre-pack Flexis.
Note: I had Mighty dosing capsule in lower bowl in this pic for testing. I found the Flexicone modules worked much much better for me
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For a more secure connection, you can use the Delta 3d Studios Song, as pictured with the Herbie complete bowl (not me) OR with just the bottom half of bowl and the Flexicone snapped into the Song. Hydratube fits more secure with this setup.
I have tried this in the past with a flexcone I ordered from
@stickstones in the past, as he was kind enough to split an order up. However, I didn't have luck when pairing the flexcone with the Herbie adapter that
@Ratchett produces. I think that ratchet has made the Herbalizer far more functional but neither my V1 or V2 songs hug the bowl quite tight enough to make a real tight seal.
Are there different sizes of the flexcones and baskets? Could I have just gotten one that didn't size up correctly?
I agree that the magnetic bowl is expensive. But how many have you bought and how long have you had your unit if you don't mind me asking?
I dont think the cool grips play apart in the seal (except with steamrollers)
So either your bowl manufactured incorrectly or something happened over time with the screwing system.
Im very surprised hearing its your least used unit. The vapor quality is still one of the best in my opinion. Its just the form factor that is very inconvenient for my lifestyle and medical issues.
The stock whip is awful, but 7th floor fixes that for us
But then im not/have never had any issues with my bowl leaking.
Definitely needs the new concentrate attachment/technique as you mentioned, along with design shell.
But I'm totally with what your saying about its amazing high. The vapor is very medicinal. And the ability to continually rip it makes it one of the heaviest hitters if your lungs are up to the challenge.
Seriously though. The vape puts out quality vapor.
But, i do also want to mention the fan running/buzzing can get annoying af.
Some users might not care. But it'd be much nicer not having to hear it.
I have gone through two or three sets of coolgrips and although Herbalizer customer service stated that should solve the problem, it definitely did not.
i had not replaced my herbalizer herb chamber, perhaps that will have to be a step I take, but I had not because at the same time I first began posting about it other people posted similar experiences, so I have been hesitant to drop some change into a new bowl.
I believe I have had my herbie for close to 3.5 years. I bought from massdrop when they were still dropping vapes. I actually would like to have my herbalizer calibrated because my vapor production seems kinda spotty at times.
I have definitely had some great sessions with the Herbalizer. Don't get me wrong. However, this vaporizer has been around a fair amount of time and to my knowledge there has been no effort to improve the product itself. We still have the same problematic herb chamber design and poor quality bags (the nozzles leak or tear pretty darn easily), and while I've never personally had much problem with the whip tubing itself, that stupid plastic attachment unhinges from the bowl often.
Many people have come up with alternatives to make the unit function better. SSV tubing,
@Ratchett's Song adapters, Volcano solid valve kit in place of the herbie bags, etc. I've used some slight mods to keep the top screens clean and clear. I've actually used all of the above.
It's just a shame in a lot of regards. The Herbalizer is a device that really has potential to be near perfect, but they've never really gone back to the drawing board.
I probably spoke out school a little bit. I said it is my least used vape but in reality it has seen more use than some of my older portables (a few flowermates and an Ascent that will be getting donated to those in need shortly). But it is among those used the least. Most of my vapes are portables although I generally only vape at home.
I've thought about selling the Herbalizer but because it was a massdrop purchase Herbalizer does honor the warranty. Massdrop initially stated they would cover the warranty however once they dropped out of the vape game they stopped answering emails at all. Without there being any option for warranty work I just see that as a big detractor for sale, especially if it's a unit I think would benefit from some calibration.
Perhaps i should buy a replacement herb chamber and see if I have better luck than my current chamber. But I'm also definitely interested in looking more closely at
@MinnBobber's flexcone module, as maybe my flexcone is just the wrong size perhaps?
