I did find a way to use the oil pads without oil,
they can cut the bowl size down a bit as herbie likes to run fully loaded
), that the fan was speed controllable in vaporizing mode, which for my own usage would have offered the beau-coupe feature for my preferences since full fan is too much, and no fan is feels somewhat lacking (to ME and my own needs/wants/preferred), so far using the whip. Bummer for me about the misconception, and thank jebus the Herbie offers an easy pull to begin with 
As well, I thought the speed was going to be available to do incremental variable and not just ON-1/2-FULL speed choices. Truly my own fault and I can't even find anywhere where I came to those mindsets 
only that I somehow was looking forward to them. Even without my misconception of incremental fan speeds I am quite happy & satisfied with my purchase.
, but it was dry to begin with. I thought the production model was going to have variable speed on the fan assist as well. I think that would be a great addition. I can't use it for the same reason you can't it is just to much. I hope to get back to vito's soon to play a bit more, but am going to wait till all the why can't I and how do you do stuff comes in so I can try to come up with an easy solution. Some on this forum like to do shit the hard way...............pnp bullets and case come to mind. They are using tinfoil on top of an over priced bullet holder IMO instead of the easy solution I put up. You know I hate magic tricks lol.
I tend to get visually thin vapor with the amount of material I use (very small amount = to a solo PHES shorty stem volume), and great normal vapor amounts at the recommended 1/2 full amount which is a lil too much 'for me' for what level of effect I wish to achieve at certain times...... (using no fan assist thru the whip)
- do you feel adding the pad would somehow increase the visible vapor amount ?
- do you think the mass of the pad might end up giving a potential false temperature compared to the readout due to the added surface area & added conduction ?
* Just some added personal observations:
For some reason I somehow came under the impression (happens A LOT with my brain injury
I would preferred to have had a simple small separate button (or easier way) to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit as opposed to the two finger press at opposite ends of the temp scale to change. I just find it inconvenient and constantly fail at first attempt that ends up changing my temp in session instead. Minor detail I know... but just sayin.
The future offering of a storage/carrying case would sure be nice for those stow-away or take with times. Something along the lines that accompany the good looks of the Herbie itself.
My main purpose for this purchase was the available exacting temperature control to vaporize with (basically any & all herbs), Halogen technology, whip use, and the fact that the unit itself is not imposing and 'discrete' enough to leave out in plain view. The added feature of being able to utilize aromatherapy was simply a pleasant bonus. My expectations are definitely met and I continue to experiment in use and anticipate learning more about non mj herbal wellness.
I'll be anxious to see what direction the website STORE takes as far as replacement parts (screens, pads, bags, and possible new options), not to mention more device specific GonG adapters that many will want since we are large in numbers us glass nuts, and perhaps offering the ability to purchase natural herbs & oils that could lead into a full scale biz opportunity to provide a one stop be all.
As well, and in hopes, that the overall site itself develops into a more informative one in regards to herbal wellness through inhalation AND aroma therapies learning. Most likely not their area of concentration nor expertise, but it would certainly add to the overall 'experience' of potential clients down the road as they progress into the mainstream for those seeking a more natural 'back to earth' lifestyle and health.
Anyways.... I'll cut my current ramble here for now (lol, I find with the ability of such a fine and precise temp control that I'm experiencing quite the different effect results from my 'partaking' with the Herbalizer), and continue on with my reading instead.
I decided to try this in the Herbie Bowl.
![:\](/i/s/hmm.gif "Hmm :\")
At the connection right at the bowl to the whip, how is the temp to the touch? Hot, very hot, neutral...? If hot/very hot, might the whip be losing material integrity over time with use? Would a higher temp grade whip solve the problem?Well after about a week of use, I am seriously loving this vape overall…BUT…I have run into a kind of serious problem with the whip I'd like to share. It would seem that the whip isn't strong enough to support its own weight at the bowl-end, and after only a week of use it is collapsing on itself and crimping, completely blocking off the airflow. I can of course manually hold the whip upright so that it doesn't crimp, but it's a serious PITA to do, especially when using a water pipe! Vaping with the whip is now a two-handed job
Looking at the angle where it crimps, I feel like this could be solved by manufacturing a slightly longer bowl-attachment piece, but in the meantime I can't figure out how I'm going to get around this issue other than using two hands or using the bags exclusively, which I don't want to do. I have tried adjusting the silicone height where it meets the plastic bowl-attachment piece, but the whip still crimps itself no matter the placement and you can't really move the silicone much anyway without losing a seal with the bowl.
I also suppose this could be solved by keeping the Herbie on a low enough surface so that the whip is just a straight vertical line from the bowl to your face, but I don't have any place in my room where this setup would be convenient. Or just a shorter whip maybe. But really, I kind of feel like the whip should just function properly, like any other whip-style vape, especially at this price. My much cheaper EQ never had this problem due to its angled whip design. And come to think of it, this might be the only vape I've personally ever seen where the whip is attached vertically...I would think the only way to avoid crimping in this scenario would be to use a strong whip.
Curious to see if and when any of you guys run into this problem as well…only had this vape for a week and I have been very careful with it, and have been using bags just as often, so this whip has only even seen about 50% of my use over the week.
Other than this and a few other minor issues, this is by far the best vaporizer I've ever owned!!! And even this particular problem doesn't have much to do with the actual vape itself, just the whip really, so it shouldn't be too hard to solve one way or another.
Also Amazingkaddycap: the tubing size appears to be 11/32" OD, 1/4" ID
Now I just wish it didn't crimp! 
both work well, I like the 'Vapor Brothers' angled adapter more than the straight Aqualab one, but both work well with the Herbie whip
SOoo LUCKY!!! You got the very Limited Edition "Fortune Cookie" model. What I would do for one of those and dinner at the Twin Dragons!!!!
Try a different strain? Some don't produce as much vapor for me compared to others.
