vorrange
Vapor.wise
Thank you Alan. I thought of trying while hot, i'll give it a go and report back.
Thank you Alan. I thought of trying while hot, i'll give it a go and report back.
grokit
well-worn member
You can't do any better than these, but you may have to wait a bit.
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/the-voltage-keeper.12090/
Send him a pm or check his website
u bwade wunner
Well-Known Member
Alan made a special tool to remove the version 1 power sockets.
I never got one though.when mine failed I used a leatherman on the splines of the power plug and mine screwed right out.
I think Alan used to keep power socket/ resistor assemblies ready to go for version 1 His
The resistors crack on occasion from heat stress.
i hope You work it out soon.
cant be much fun not getting HI
I never got one though.when mine failed I used a leatherman on the splines of the power plug and mine screwed right out.
I think Alan used to keep power socket/ resistor assemblies ready to go for version 1 His
The resistors crack on occasion from heat stress.
i hope You work it out soon.
cant be much fun not getting HI
vorrange
Vapor.wise
I have that tool. My HI is one of the earlier models. Like yours i believe no?
It is heating right now to try and remove the element.
vorrange
Vapor.wise
Updating my last post, mods feel free to edit this if you'd like.
@Alan i was unable to open it. As far as i can tell, there was a small indentation in the socket where the element removal tool would be stuck to act as a screw driver. I did so much force that the indentation bent and so did the inner tube in the socket.
I went white thinking i damaged it to the point of not heating, but after 5min i realized it was still ok.
I managed to get the indentation and the inner tube to go back to their original position and i removed the top screen to take a look at the element and from the top it looked really ok.
Then i remembered something people used to say and i haven't read for a time, that waxing the wood helps with heat soaking.
So i gave my HI a bit of love and i cleaned the screen that was clogged and lo and behold, the thick hits and the white wall were back!
So, boys and girls, remember: always keep your screen clean, for the proper function of the machine! And give it lots of love!
I had forgotten that wooden vapes need a bit of love from time to time.
@Alan i was unable to open it. As far as i can tell, there was a small indentation in the socket where the element removal tool would be stuck to act as a screw driver. I did so much force that the indentation bent and so did the inner tube in the socket.
I went white thinking i damaged it to the point of not heating, but after 5min i realized it was still ok.
I managed to get the indentation and the inner tube to go back to their original position and i removed the top screen to take a look at the element and from the top it looked really ok.
Then i remembered something people used to say and i haven't read for a time, that waxing the wood helps with heat soaking.
So i gave my HI a bit of love and i cleaned the screen that was clogged and lo and behold, the thick hits and the white wall were back!
So, boys and girls, remember: always keep your screen clean, for the proper function of the machine! And give it lots of love!
I had forgotten that wooden vapes need a bit of love from time to time.
Chicken Charlie
MicroDose Cognoscente
I had a similar problem in December and PM'd Jordan (VK). A 2.1/5 mm. barrel connector extension cable (male to female) did the trick!
timmahsan
treEnt
Thanks man! He reached out to me, what a guy!
btka
Well-Known Member
are you referring to the two different heater cores (glass and stainless steal)
I have heard the taste of glass is better but you get better vapor clouds (denser) with the steal one... am I right?
or do you mean as long as you dial in the right voltage there are both performing very similar.(also regarding harshness?)
also as far as I use my nano nowadays more often with a bubbler is the glass core fragile... can I put it on the gong without holding it or breaking it... and if it breaks is the glasscore easy to replace by myself... Is tehe glass core fragile?
I am looking for good taste, good clouds (like from my nano) and efficency (meaning using less herb, small loads...)
and also what is your opinion on a mini Hi? does it perform similar to the normal HI ...BTW what are the dimensions of mini and the normal HI...
Vape Dr.
Well-Known Member
I got my credentials now! I can join the club!
A very, very special thank you to @SSVUN~YAH for allowing me to purchase one of the many log vapes in his incredible collection, and what a great guy.
I purchased this beautiful redwood burl HI off of @SSVUN~YAH so I would have a HI (with matching 14mm and 18mm stem/WonGs!) to enjoy until my name is called on the list!!
YOU ARE AWESOME MY FRIEND!!!
Without further ado....my HI!
Such a beautiful piece of art, thank you so much @SSVUN~YAH for making this happen! I am beyond happy with the beautiful wood and matching stems. Thank you so much my friend you rock!
Here is my log collection now. I'm getting there guys! I love each and every one!
A very, very special thank you to @SSVUN~YAH for allowing me to purchase one of the many log vapes in his incredible collection, and what a great guy.
I purchased this beautiful redwood burl HI off of @SSVUN~YAH so I would have a HI (with matching 14mm and 18mm stem/WonGs!) to enjoy until my name is called on the list!!
YOU ARE AWESOME MY FRIEND!!!
Without further ado....my HI!
Such a beautiful piece of art, thank you so much @SSVUN~YAH for making this happen! I am beyond happy with the beautiful wood and matching stems. Thank you so much my friend you rock!
Here is my log collection now. I'm getting there guys! I love each and every one!
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@vorrange - Glad to hear your HI is working well again for you. They do need some love from time to time.
The normal HI is 4" tall including the removable bottom cap. The mini HI is 3.25" tall. I have made some glass heater cover mini HI's that are only 3" tall. The regular and mini both perform in a similar manner.
The glass heater cover does tend to be more fragile. The glass can be replaced by removing two screws holding down the support plate. It can be used on a GonG without holding it by using two stacked screens so that the heater cover won't contact the material.
I have come up with a better way to hold the glass heater cover to reduce the chance of breakage. I am using cork to hold the bottom of the glass tube. I have only used it in a bamboo unit so far, but it should also work well with other materials like wood, glass, and paper.
Here is a photo of my new bamboo HI with glass heater cover. It is 4" tall like a regular HI. The power socket is located right on the joint. This particular piece of bamboo has a flat side which works well for the power socket. The bamboo HI is good for 24/7 operation. They will be about 1/3 of the cost of a wooden HI since they don't require as much work. They will make a wonderful companion to a stainless steel heater cover HI. The glass heater cover can be used for the majority of the roasting and the stainless steel heater cover unit can be used to complete the roast.
@Vape Dr. - Very nice looking log vape and stem collection. Looking forward to adding to it.
@SSVUN~YAH - Thanks for the kind words. Getting closer to your name.
The normal HI is 4" tall including the removable bottom cap. The mini HI is 3.25" tall. I have made some glass heater cover mini HI's that are only 3" tall. The regular and mini both perform in a similar manner.
The glass heater cover does tend to be more fragile. The glass can be replaced by removing two screws holding down the support plate. It can be used on a GonG without holding it by using two stacked screens so that the heater cover won't contact the material.
I have come up with a better way to hold the glass heater cover to reduce the chance of breakage. I am using cork to hold the bottom of the glass tube. I have only used it in a bamboo unit so far, but it should also work well with other materials like wood, glass, and paper.
Here is a photo of my new bamboo HI with glass heater cover. It is 4" tall like a regular HI. The power socket is located right on the joint. This particular piece of bamboo has a flat side which works well for the power socket. The bamboo HI is good for 24/7 operation. They will be about 1/3 of the cost of a wooden HI since they don't require as much work. They will make a wonderful companion to a stainless steel heater cover HI. The glass heater cover can be used for the majority of the roasting and the stainless steel heater cover unit can be used to complete the roast.
@Vape Dr. - Very nice looking log vape and stem collection. Looking forward to adding to it.
@SSVUN~YAH - Thanks for the kind words. Getting closer to your name.
little maggie
Well-Known Member
There are too many beautiful ones. I can't buy all of them and can't imagine how to decide. I think I'm kind of close- meaning months instead of years.
I forgot to check when those who are currently choosing their HI placed their original order. Mine was either 12/2014 or 1/2015 so wonder how close I am.
I forgot to check when those who are currently choosing their HI placed their original order. Mine was either 12/2014 or 1/2015 so wonder how close I am.
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Vape Dr.
Well-Known Member
You know I am Alan!
@Snappo sent you my Hawaiian fiddle back KOA! It's in your facility waiting!
Super excited about it and may opt for the glass core!
Keep kicking ass and taking names Alan!
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The bamboo is very smooth and elegant looking, I may have to up my order!!!
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Andreaerdna
If God is the answer, then the question is wrong
Nugg
Well-Known Member
@btka your questions got answered by Alan. Can't get better than that.
I have both cores and I'm liking my hybrid better. I'm using it at 12.4 volts and get huge clouds. I'm using a gong blown by @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd, it was meant for my solo but works perfectly with the glass heater cover.
Getting a hybrid bamboo and SS HI seems like a good idea.
I have both cores and I'm liking my hybrid better. I'm using it at 12.4 volts and get huge clouds. I'm using a gong blown by @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd, it was meant for my solo but works perfectly with the glass heater cover.
Getting a hybrid bamboo and SS HI seems like a good idea.
Tang Tonic
Well-Known Member
So I'm not yet an HI owner, but I have a question for the day when I will become one.
Where I live which is in the Caribbean, electricity is very expensive but the sun shines almost everyday. I have a small solar setup that peaks around 15V at peak sunlight hours.
Would I be able to hook up a 12v dimmer switch and run the HI off the solar panels. The only issue I see is it seeing too high of a voltage.
Ideally a digitally controlled voltage regulator would work best.
Thoughts?
Where I live which is in the Caribbean, electricity is very expensive but the sun shines almost everyday. I have a small solar setup that peaks around 15V at peak sunlight hours.
Would I be able to hook up a 12v dimmer switch and run the HI off the solar panels. The only issue I see is it seeing too high of a voltage.
Ideally a digitally controlled voltage regulator would work best.
Thoughts?
A variable voltage controller would work well directly from your solar setup. The Voltage Keeper makes some very fine units with great control and precision. I also make a micro sized unit that works the same way. They don't care if the input voltage varies a bit. The output voltage is constant.
A simple dimmer switch would provide variable output depending upon the input.
There are several circuit boards available that have a simple screw post connection for a DIY approach. The downside to using a cord connected directly to the screw posts on the circuit board are that the wires tend to break since there is no strain relief. I have a power socket and a power jack firmly attached to a wooden block on my micro variable voltage control units. There are no loose cords hanging from them.
You can use batteries for the times when the sun is not shining.
What about when it's dark out?
