Nice! I got my maple TS as well. I think they really nailed it. The clean look and overall aesthetic is pleasing and the glass seal changes the game for me. I get Lotus Vape vibes which I greatly appreciate nowadays. Coming down to 4 (from 5) diamond power on the Neo is also welcome. Healthy robust clouds that satisfy this flavor chaser. It really gets primed after short cigar puffs.
But, here are a couple of suggestions:
Great pics but be very careful with 18650s. You should get a silicone sleeve or something for it if you are going to carry it in a case like this to avoid it accidentally shorting out and venting.
I’m getting too much shock. Ceramic adhesive dried out and glass fell out.
I already emailed Prrl Labs.
But it’s now Xmas.... I’m in deep depression.
Edit: @Black_Prrl (Prrl Labs) already replied my email! They have really great customer service!!
Hi, is there a good bonding ceramic you could recommend for these types of high heat applications? I know people used to use arctic alumina thermal adhesive but its no longer made? (maybe that was your problem?) any advice would be greatly appreciated as I've got a couple of vape experiments I'm working on and this type of compound would be fantastic for my tinkering.
Appreciate the reply!! I’ll track down my orders and send you that info this afternoon, and get my firmware updated to the latest version since I’m still on that earlier build. Sounds like I’ll be sittin pretty again after that. :-)@ProfessionalHandJob Thanks for those kind words! We love using the Terp Surfer and it has a couple of "surprises" that we haven't yet revealed--though we will soon.
Warning: the Terp Surfer is a high-efficiency pipe and there is a risk of combustion when using at higher diamond settings. I use a much shorter pre-heat time and also a lower diamond setting during use--even with live rosin.
As for the "device too hot" issue... YES! This was an intermittent error that took us a few weeks to diagnose and solve. Very frustrating! It started occurring just after we'd updated the firmware and also at a time when we were forced to change batteries due to supply chain issues. It was also showing up during the national heat waves last summer... It turns out that some of the batteries were defective, but it's difficult to diagnose with any certainty which ones are bad until that error crops up.
Please DM me your order # and I'll send you a replacement battery... Same goes for anyone else experiencing this problem. To our knowledge, it has only occurred with some of the red Vapcell batteries. We've since found a reliable source for Molicel batteries, which are some of the highest rated li-ion batteries on the market.
Note: the "device too hot" message can also be a legitimate warning. This may occur if the seal with your pipe is compromised, disrupting the airflow through the Neo. It can also occur during a long session, but can be mitigated by continuing your pull for a couple of seconds after the Neo stops glowing.
-Mark
P.S. The latest firmware is v2.16...read post #769 for info about it. We didn't like holding down the button either. So, double-clicking autofires at max power, while a long click (0.7-3.0s) will autofire at the diamond setting.
Thanks for the help with the firmware update and batteries! Got both of my Neos updated, received the batteries and got those replaced, then I ordered a walnut Terp Surfer which arrived yesterday. Love the Terp Surfer! It works great with the Neo and is suuuper sharp looking. I did get close to combusting while on a lower heat setting and drawing too slow with the Terp Surfer lol. It is super efficient with the Neo and you can tell they're perfectly paired for each other.@ProfessionalHandJob Thanks for those kind words! We love using the Terp Surfer and it has a couple of "surprises" that we haven't yet revealed--though we will soon.
Warning: the Terp Surfer is a high-efficiency pipe and there is a risk of combustion when using at higher diamond settings. I use a much shorter pre-heat time and also a lower diamond setting during use--even with live rosin.
As for the "device too hot" issue... YES! This was an intermittent error that took us a few weeks to diagnose and solve. Very frustrating! It started occurring just after we'd updated the firmware and also at a time when we were forced to change batteries due to supply chain issues. It was also showing up during the national heat waves last summer... It turns out that some of the batteries were defective, but it's difficult to diagnose with any certainty which ones are bad until that error crops up.
Please DM me your order # and I'll send you a replacement battery... Same goes for anyone else experiencing this problem. To our knowledge, it has only occurred with some of the red Vapcell batteries. We've since found a reliable source for Molicel batteries, which are some of the highest rated li-ion batteries on the market.
Note: the "device too hot" message can also be a legitimate warning. This may occur if the seal with your pipe is compromised, disrupting the airflow through the Neo. It can also occur during a long session, but can be mitigated by continuing your pull for a couple of seconds after the Neo stops glowing.
-Mark
P.S. The latest firmware is v2.16...read post #769 for info about it. We didn't like holding down the button either. So, double-clicking autofires at max power, while a long click (0.7-3.0s) will autofire at the diamond setting.
Basket screen inserted at bottom of stem, or did you place a traditional screen further up into stem?
I actually placed a 14 mm basket screen further up into the stem, it fits perfectly there. No screen on the bottom, but I do pack it in so no flower is falling into the heater. I think if I put a basket screen on the bottom, I'd get some conduction going on as it would certainly get quite hot. Might be nice though, as it may further improve efficiency but then I'd be moving away from pure convection, which is what the wood stem seems to provide as it does not heat up much despite being so close to the heater.
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Contact: SpaceX 1 Rocket Road Hawthorne, CA 90250 +1 310-363-6000 News ReleaseEmbargoed until 4/1/2022Cannabis Vaporization Incorporated into Space Travel Systems(Hawthorne, CA) Noting several groundbreaking studies on the positive impacts of cannabis in zero gravity, SpaceX has announced they will be supplying cannabis and vaporization devices to astronauts on its Mars missions. “We have been improving our understanding of every system necessary to carry both crew and cargo on long-duration interplanetary flights, and help humanity return to the Moon, and travel to Mars and beyond,” noted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “In doing so, we have identified mental health as a critical success factor in long-term travel. From a weight-to-efficacy perspective, cannabis is the least expensive and most effective method to solve for this concern.” One study supporting this approach was recently published in the Journal of Aerosol Science. While commanding the International Space Station, Commander Chris Hadfield conducted clandestine research during his 2012 stint and only recently submitted it for peer review upon his retirement. “I was able to document the increased performance of my cannabinoid receptors in a zero-gravity environment,” he said, “which measurably decreases the sense of existential dread one gets while hurtling through space at 17,000 mph in a glorified tin can.” |
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A successful 2021 collaboration between Tesla Motors (TSLA) and Prrl Labs, Inc. to incorporate their proprietary NBT (no-burn tech) into Tesla's automotive climate control system in 2021 made it possible to easily integrate the same technology into SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicle. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, endorses the idea. “The problem with space travel is that so many things can kill you. One can see how altering your understanding of reality for short periods of time, especially during long flights, could improve your mental health. Why not lock yourself in your cabin, get high, play a little Bowie, and enjoy the trip if all of your other responsibilities are complete?” "It was a real pleasure working with the engineers at SpaceX," said Prrl Labs CEO Mark Lewis, a former rocket scientist himself. "Developing the additions of the BFP and BFP Heavy to the line of Terp Surfer smokeless pipes with their engineers and having them stress tested by some of Elon’s celebrity friends is an experience we will always remember. Carl Sagan would be so proud of our space program right now.” |
| The working prototype BFP (left) can handle 0.5g of cannabis and the early prototype BFP Heavy (right) is being engineered to push that limit up to a full gram with under-bowl afterburners. |
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| During the pandemic lockdown, several celebrities were able to take part in the testing program conducted at the Jeff Spicoli Institute for Advanced Consumption located within SpaceX’s Hawthorne, CA campus. Seth Rogan, Ilana Glazer, and Snoop Dogg, because of their high tolerance levels, were able to simulate astronaut physiology after months of cannabis use at zero gravity. “I knew my years of sacrifice would help all of humankind someday. Some people want to call me a hero, but I say I’m just a woman, standing here in front of a rocket, strangely aroused by its design, asking it to love me.” the comedian Glazer noted while stroking the landing leg of a Falcon 9 at a recent press event. "We are excited to make humankind an interplanetary species, but what’s the point if you aren’t having some fun along the way?” Musk added. Go to the SpaceX website or click this link to sign up for the live press release event or view the recording. |
