The Mighty/Mighty+ by Storz & Bickel

[mitchgo61]

Hey, folks. I'm considering picking up a Mighty but had a few questions:

1. Can you get your ABV dark, dark brown with the temperature only going up to 210 C / 410 F? I like to roast my goodies until there is nothing left.
2. Is there some 'boost' function in the latest model that raises the temperature over that maximum?
3. Who has the best deal in Canada/States?

Thank you in advance for your response(s). And please forgive me if these questions have been previously addressed in this thread.

The Mighty provides full extraction, even when the ABV doesn't look as dark as you'd expect. I have run Mighty ABV through high-temp desktops and never gotten any additional vapor from it.

Try emailing Randy at PuffItUp and tell him you're an FC member. He'll get you a good deal.

 

[WildChild]

The Mighty provides full extraction, even when the ABV doesn't look as dark as you'd expect. I have run Mighty ABV through high-temp desktops and never gotten any additional vapor from it.

Try emailing Randy at PuffItUp and tell him you're an FC member. He'll get you a good deal.

1. i would say it's perfect coffee brown, higher temps can lead to releasing the nasty things...
Abv colour is not the best indicator for efficient extraction - under a microscope darker abv from a vapcap has longer tricome stomps left than lighter brown mighty abv. Imo the clearer the colour of the condensate the better and cleaner the extraction is.
2. yes, there is a boost function, but it doesn't go higher than 210C. It's more like a 2. pre settable temp to jump to.
3. no idea for that side of the sea

I always assumed that the darker I got my goodies, the better the extraction. I use a screen with my Solo 2 and my ABV is very dark brown. But now you have me re-thinking that assumption. Live and learn.

Thanks to the both of you for the great responses. Much appreciated.

 

[Cheesequake]

I used to think the darker the bud the fuller the extraction but that's definitely not always true. I've had light yellow ABV from convection vaporizers that is 100% extracted. Putting it in a different vape makes it darker but yields no more vapor.

 

[Aimless Ryan]

Me too.

 

[mitchgo61]

I used to think the darker the bud the fuller the extraction but that's definitely not always true. I've had light yellow ABV from convection vaporizers that is 100% extracted. Putting it in a different vape makes it darker but yields no more vapor.

Yes, this appears to be the case, generally speaking....fully conductive heating gets weed very very dark and full convection seems to cook weed thoroughly but doesn't always leave it super-dark, though I've found it varies from strain to strain (and vape to vape, and session to session...) Since the Mighty uses both types of heating I sometimes get darker ABV than other times, but often it's not super-dark even though it's always fully extracted, from what I can tell.

There was a pretty entertaining thread on this subject some years ago (ironically it started in the Mighty thread but got so off-tangent it spun out into another thread). I have tried in vain to locate it....maybe someone else remembers the salient points.

EDIT: Found it. Actually spun out of the Crafty thread. Goes all over the place, not really about ABV per se but the perceived differences between convection and conduction... starting on page 4 is where the ABV discussion occurs. (Pretty funny how contentious this got in places. Good times. )

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/speculation-about-how-vapour-clouds-form.16873/

 

[WildChild]

I love how much I learn on this forum.

Well, just waiting for our Canadian dollar to get a bit stronger before jumping on the Mighty bandwagon...

Again, I appreciate the help folks. Thank you.

 

[Baron23]

I always assumed that the darker I got my goodies

I think its more accurate to say that the darker your AVB the more chlorophyll has been extracted and the more plant material has oxidized.

With that said, I agree with all above....when the Mighty is done with it, there ain't nothing left over.

I most often use dosing capsules, boost to 410F for last draw or so, and my AVB comes out nice and even darkish brown. No need trying to drive it further, IMO.

 

[Vapor4me]

Hi guys,

Question: It so happens that I can get a (new) Mighty Medic in exchange for my current Mighty (8 months old). I tried to look at the specs, but couldn't see much difference, aside from the extra certifications. I was hoping for a higher temp than 210C, but that's not the case.

Aside from the Medic being "medical equipment" and maybe easier to justify carrying with me across borders in the EU, do you guys see any advantages/disadvantages that I might not have considered?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Cheesequake]

Hi guys,

Question: It so happens that I can get a (new) Mighty Medic in exchange for my current Mighty (8 months old). I tried to look at the specs, but couldn't see much difference, aside from the extra certifications. I was hoping for a higher temp than 210C, but that's not the case.

Aside from the Medic being "medical equipment" and maybe easier to justify carrying with me across borders in the EU, do you guys see any advantages/disadvantages that I might not have considered?

Thanks in advance!

As far as I know it's the exact same device except with the certifications. It may have a valve or something in the mouthpiece too. The Volcano Medic has a different valve than the normal one.

 

[Baron23]

As far as I know it's the exact same device except with the certifications.

This ^^

@Vapor4me - I don't think you're getting any improvement...on the other hand, brand new Mighty in straight up exchange for older (certainly not old) Mighty....where is the down side??

 

[Whissmu]

It almost gives me embarrassment to communicate that ... after having in my power the mighty almost a year , still does i not tester dosage capsules , as tomorrow they will arrive !! I would like to ask if there was any recommendation for its use ?

thanks FC !!

 

[Mr. Me2]

It almost gives me embarrassment to communicate that ... after having in my power the mighty almost a year , still does i not tester dosage capsules , as tomorrow they will arrive !! I would like to ask if there was any recommendation for its use ?

thanks FC !!

If we're sharing, I'll admit that I haven't tried the capsules in my Crafty. But I'm okay with that.

Hope you like yours and have fun!

 

[Whissmu]

If we're sharing, I'll admit that I haven't tried the capsules in my Crafty. But I'm okay with that.

Hope you like yours and have fun!

thanks for your good wishes!!

Tomorrow I'll play with the capsules , I have to be honest and say it's really just a cheap way (5$) to take the VAS away from me ....

 

[Flower of empathy]

hm - now i'll have to admit the opposite -i havent ever used my mighty without a dosing cap
the cap holder makes it's just so convenient like a pack of cigarettes in the pocket

 

[MonkeyTime]

It almost gives me embarrassment to communicate that ... after having in my power the mighty almost a year , still does i not tester dosage capsules , as tomorrow they will arrive !! I would like to ask if there was any recommendation for its use ?

thanks FC !!

I guess I took that as your Mighty was working just fine for you without them

I also use mine pretty much exclusively with the caps like @Used2use , mostly out of convenience.

I'm really not sure how others are using them, but I've fallen into a comfortable routine. I like mine full with about 0.2g in each, a good pack down. Usually through a small, dry glass piece, the @DDave V2 cooler using @Ratchett 's wpa, love them both.

I pack 30-40 at once and don't measure them anymore, they're all very close in weight when I do. When emptying/cleaning, I keep the tops and bottoms separate, it really speeds up loading.

Any other questions, just post 'em, were a friendly bunch here.

 

[Whissmu]

I have to correct my previous post; Is not almost a year but yes almost 2 years. is double embarrassment ... jus, jus

@Used2use And I thinking that I was different!

@MonkeyTime Thank ! It is of great help to me, you description of charge and wash !!

My mighty always worked well and for some time I try to try the capsules but... the misfortune of not finding in stocks and the distraction of other vapes has made that even past so long (almost 2years) i have much illusion to prove my mighty (with capsules)

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

Love the capsule system, but be careful where you dump them.

Hot capsules.made quite an impression on this thermal paper receipt.

 

[Whissmu]

Love the capsule system, but be careful where you dump them.

Hot capsules.made quite an impression on this thermal paper receipt.

ups!
Thank you for warning me !!

I will blow an extra capsule before emptying the last one, jis, jis ..

 

[Stu]

You spent more on liquor than food. I like you.

 

[Mr. Me2]

Love the capsule system, but be careful where you dump them.

Hot capsules.made quite an impression on this thermal paper receipt.

Hey @ChooChooCharlie , is that your production drawing of Mickey?

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

@Stu -- $ "organic" Agent Orange in caps > $ yuppy tequila > $ sandwich

@Mr. Me2 -- That's one of Walt's early sketches from 1928. Stoner Mickey.

@Whissmu -- New capsules are difficult to open. I like to hold cap like a vice with left hand, then pry straight up with right thumb nail. Also helps to bend them a bit then reshape them. Over time it becomes very easy. Year old caps on right.

 

[Mr. Me2]

@ChooChooCharlie , do you own this drawing?

 

[WildChild]

Realizing now that darker ABV doesn't necessarily mean better extraction, does using dosing capsules tend to cook the herbs a bit more due to the extra conduction added?

 

[shredder]

Realizing now that darker ABV doesn't necessarily mean better extraction, does using dosing capsules tend to cook the herbs a bit more due to the extra conduction added?

I did not notice any differences between using the capsules or not. Except the capsules are so covenient.

Since I bought the caps I've used them exclusively. And now I just use the liquid capsules. No regrets

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

@ChooChooCharlie , do you own this drawing?

@Mr. Me2 - No, that is out of my range, just found image of Walt's early sketches on web. Have to fly to Nashville tomorrow, so no vapes or herbs for a week. And just finished two week booze break. Someone's trying to tell me something.

Back to Mighty discussion. Still enjoying goo-free capsule lids: No screen in CU and a quick swab of intake area after session. Two months in hotels with only 2 CUs, no deep cleaning. Learned from reading this thread. to @shredder and others here.

And I'll repeat my opinion of removing and replacing the cooling unit -- press down slightly while twisting the CU gently. Like a child resistant prescription vial cap, or a $100 quarter z vial from an overpriced rec store in Manitou Springs. Reduces breaks in plastic near the locking channels. Pressing down compresses the large O-ring seal around the chamber, giving a bit more clearance for the plastic tabs as you twist.