oldfool
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Glass tubing cut to size. Titanium screen that I formed myself.
The HighLighter (Glass-Core Open-Source Halogen Log) Kit Hosted by REFC Labs
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My old hamfists got in the way again! What type of wire do I need and where can I buy it to retain the balls in the heater core? I happened to break my heater wire while wrapping it. I was trying to make it as small as possible for the o-ring and it snapped off as I was twisting it. Can I grab something at HD that will suffice?
It's 26ga SS316L stainless steel heater/resistance wire. Ti or SS are the recommended wire types. Your best bet is finding an Ecig store and asking the guys at the counter for a few inches of 26ga SS heater wire. Most places assist with builds and may have this right on the counter.
Right on. Appreciate it Red. I'm gonna ask for 2 feet. This is why I buy 3 of everything.
elykpeace
exVASted
i was using at 5.9 but wasnt enough oomph. raised it to 7ish and seems about right. but i can crank to 8.3ish and have a one hit from cold within 5 mins maybe less. tried instant cool to hot like 10 and it toasted the bowl.. after being on for only a min or so , powerful heater.
on 8.3 i am able to hit a bit of rosin just wiped on the screen with a mucho slow air intake. im liking it
on 8.3 i am able to hit a bit of rosin just wiped on the screen with a mucho slow air intake. im liking it
Philabrookla
@philabrookla
Likewise! I am going away for the weekend, but am excited to get back to tinkering with my replacement flame polished heater core, get my sapelle handle on it, and take a vid with a rig my buddy blew for me. Just reached back out to him about a custom 19mm male adapter too. That should be really rad.
The large mesh screen that retains the glass balls, did people install it cup-side-up or flat-side-up?
elykpeace
exVASted
I have my balls in the mesh bowl i dont know what the standard etiquette for such matters is/are. but it works
masonjars
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I would recommend you install the mesh screen with the “flat-side” of the screen facing out towards the female joint side of the heater core (if that’s what you meant). During installation, I had the female joint side of the heater core face-down on a rolling tray (to catch the balls if any escaped).
VAPEHUNTER
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Per Red’s instructional video, I went cup side up…..towards the balls.
Yes, you want the screen installed as pictured, so it cups the balls. I can't believe I get to type that as official docu
This also helps keep the proforma screen level. and keeps the rimmed basket screen from interfering with any sharp edges of the proforma screen that may protrude, if installed backwards.
4everpushingaboulder
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Soda Lime Glass Beads, 3mm
Right on the Parts list children
Right on the Parts list children
VAPEHUNTER
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I love the idea of a heat shield but it hides the glass. I kinda like the look of the black glass. I made a “Highlighter holder” that accentuates the look.
It was a bit rushed and I wish I would have taken a bit more time to finish it but it works as intended.
It was a bit rushed and I wish I would have taken a bit more time to finish it but it works as intended.
3migo
Is this a...what day is this?
This is awesome! Loving the creative options people are coming up with.I love the idea of a heat shield but it hides the glass. I kinda like the look of the black glass. I made a “Highlighter holder” that accentuates the look.
It was a bit rushed and I wish I would have taken a bit more time to finish it but it works as intended.
That's really clever! I love it!
Gigsabits53
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This looks like a heavy hitter so I'm very intrigued. I have a Flowerpot, a few logs, Cloud Evo for desktops. I dont really need one of these, but this is a no-brainer for the price. I will be purchasing 
20210717:21:00:00ET drop is live with 20 kits
oldfool
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It is. It's also an excellent microdoser.
You won't be disappointed.I dont really need one of these, but this is a no-brainer for the price. I will be purchasing
Philabrookla
@philabrookla
So much easier the 2nd time, with the right screen orientation! Thank you Red for the replacement heater core, and @RogueGuy this dope sapelle handle fits this heater core snug AF, the vape gods really have shone upon me today.
Using a decorative beaker with the flavor taster tube as a stand for now, ordered an 18 mm male stand from sneakypete, his seemed to have the widest base.
Ripping through some pink panther CBD in this pic. The rimmed basket screen is one of my favorite aspects. Really can run through some material. Flavor is
as usual.
Using a decorative beaker with the flavor taster tube as a stand for now, ordered an 18 mm male stand from sneakypete, his seemed to have the widest base.
Ripping through some pink panther CBD in this pic. The rimmed basket screen is one of my favorite aspects. Really can run through some material. Flavor is
as usual.
4everpushingaboulder
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Well Red, after a good 10 days with the HLT, varying voltages, bubblers, globes, beakers, and a j hook…,flower and concentrate….playing with silicone sleeves, various draw speeds, even took it to a friends house and let he and his wife try it….it’s a fantastic and versatile device and I’m ripped.
I think the jhook at 6.7 is my favorite. But it’s been fun to put it through the paces and it rips on my 12 inch beaker. The flavor is fantastic, the extraction is even and quick.
it does get a little hotter than I like at times of longer idle usage but it’s manageable. I haven’t seen a sleeve or a mod yet that I’m satisfied with but im sure one will be along soon.
4EPAB is cruising at high altitude. Thanks Flight Control.
I think the jhook at 6.7 is my favorite. But it’s been fun to put it through the paces and it rips on my 12 inch beaker. The flavor is fantastic, the extraction is even and quick.
it does get a little hotter than I like at times of longer idle usage but it’s manageable. I haven’t seen a sleeve or a mod yet that I’m satisfied with but im sure one will be along soon.
4EPAB is cruising at high altitude. Thanks Flight Control.
Heat Resistance
- Up to approximately 400°F (204°C)
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I want to start off by saying how great the Highlighter is. So easy to use and so incredibly effective!
So I gently tried putting on the new TRWW handle I ordered and ended up getting a little crack at the end of my glass. Should I replace the whole housing now or should I sand down the wood handle so it fits better and just have it around the cracked part to protect it?
So I gently tried putting on the new TRWW handle I ordered and ended up getting a little crack at the end of my glass. Should I replace the whole housing now or should I sand down the wood handle so it fits better and just have it around the cracked part to protect it?
Trackrat
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" B " sand it down
Thanks! That was the answer I was hoping for.
lazylathe
Almost there...
Drop a line and don't back it up?
If these quartz lights "off gas" it's because the bulb is broken and then it would not work anymore.
Cheap lights may have some paste leftover on the pins, I have seen this but they are super cheap lights and not the ones used in this project.
Do you have the evidence from "your testing" available for the forum to read?
The manufacturer asked for your data as did many others but you just left it hanging...
Please share, so we can all see this evidence.