Nebelmann
Well-Known Member
I'm at 527F on half bowl. Haven't really tried full bowl yet. Which temp do you suggest for that stoney full bowl hits?
The Screwball by Vapvana
- Thread starter caliganja420
- Start date
Happy April!
Hey Y'all
Finally getting caught up after being out of commission from covid for ~2 weeks
Good news is me and the fam at home are feeling better, and things are getting moving for April.Let's jump into what's new
Video Update
Been awhile since I recored a video update, so I figured why not show off some of the recent prototypes
Current Presale Changes
The following changes are being implemented in the current presale (~100 kits).The remaining inventory is listed on our site, and once they sell out then the estimated ship date will be pushed back until the second part of production is complete (~400 kits).
You can use code 'FC10' for 10% off and support future giveaways here
Screwball Lid + Housing Update
Since the testing went well with the SS prototype, we are moving forward with this design change.
IMO, the main benefits with this change will be:
- Help keep dust out of the gems
- Leaves space for branded collaborations (companies can have their logo laser engraved on top)
New Lid + Housing Upgrade Availability
After the titanium version is tested and approved, the second part of production will begin for ~400 kits.Once the second part is complete, we will have a listing available to purchase the upgraded parts (housing + lid) for current Screwball owners. I will also be working with our partnered retailers to have the upgraded parts available too.
The price is estimated to be ~$30 USD with free shipping, but I still need to receive a final price from our manufacturer.
Branded PID + Coil
The PID is getting a cosmetic makeover with new teal end caps & buttons, and our logo + serial number on the back.
Coach Reuben Coming To Life
I've been working with our illustrator to update Coach Reuben for the next round of stickers, and wanted to give a preview of some of the quick start guide that's still in the works.
Microdose Bowl Prototype Preview
Here is a sneak peak at the latest mockup I was sent for the next round of changes to the microdose bowl.
As long as there are no issues, I'm hoping we can move forward with an early adopters round for the microdose bowl (and possibly the 20mm version).
Glass Bowls
Still need to make a 2nd round of prototypes with Goldman Glass, and I plan to start working on an import version too for a more affordable option.
Pass Thru Adapters
The glass pass thru is technically an injector bowl first. Our manufacturer uses it for another product they offer, so it's easier for us to buy it as as stock item (which is why it comes with the screen installed already).
Awesome mockup! Thanks for sharing @Pinball-Vapes
PID Issues + Warranty Form Link
It seems like on occasion these PIDs will make this noise. If you are experiencing this problem or anything else with your kit, please use this form and we / I will take care of you
https://vapvana.com/pages/warranty-returns-form
4/20 Sales
I'm working on getting some accessories listed on our site for a 4/20 sale. I'm hoping to have everything ready by this Friday the latest.Next Update
I'm hoping to have some new prototypes sent to me in the next couple of weeks. I will update y'all once I have more to share.If anyone needs anything please send an email to hi@vapvana.com
Talk soon,
Cal
LotV
Well-Known Member
out of commission from covid for ~2 weeks
Glad to hear you and your family are doing better!
why not show off some of the recent prototypes
Dual PID! What are you planning Cal?!
Would you be willing to send some out for reviews here? Really interested in hearing opinions on it.
I've been working with our illustrator to update Coach Reuben for the next round of stickers, and wanted to give a preview of some of the quick start guide that's still in the works.
Absolutely love this!
Will there be a glass microdose bowl as well?
I believe I've been testing this one and it works really well
I can't wait to see what you will have listed. Will there be items listed from collaborators too?
TedJones
Well-Known Member
Forgot to report the low temp dry run was good. Added an extension this time which was better. Was at 465 and took my time with 4 tasty pulls in this half bowl
and nice inquiry 
Maybe at twenty degrees lower than norm ..
Misterhyde
Well-Known Member
I reached out to Cal on Saturday and he immediately sent out a replacement PID. Thanks so much, new stuff is looking great!It seems like on occasion these PIDs will make this noise. If you are experiencing this problem or anything else with your kit, please use this form and we / I will take care of you
https://vapvana.com/pages/warranty-returns-form
JohnnyTorres
Well-Known Member
So did I, but he replied so quickly I missed the confirmation email
. Shipping on the new PID was confirmed today. As always, fantastic service from @Vapvana!2pumpchump
Well-Known Member
Not hot at all really my cellphone charger gets warmer than the pid .
I would contact cal the only time I have had any of my pids make a noise is with a complete open circuit!
Not using my screwball every day due to the family situation I stated in a previous post . I have noticed a hot metal smell on the first heat up after setting for a few days but gose away a bit after being at full temperature
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
I have noticed a odour when heating the heater for the first time, after a few days of not using it, it’s a smell I’ve noticed from like a electric heater so I’ve just discounted it as “not a thing”
I will do so now, thanking you
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
I just turned on my Screwball and I noticed the electric heater smell again; it was off for … I can’t remember … the smell was quite obvious and it hasn’t reduced while the heater has been on for the past 10 minutes. I’m going to do a short burn off and see if it disappears..
I am already sold.
sickmanfraud
Well-Known Member
After cooling down cover the Screwball. Sometimes dust can make odors for short periods.
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
I have been using the full bowl setting at 490f lately (just did a 500f bowl and it was a little more than I wanted - but I was curious) & I admit I have been heat soaking it for a bit before I use it, I leave the heater on the bowl for like 2-3 minutes and then add the herbs (0.3g-0.35g using the Old Head spoon as a rough measure) and hit it as I prefer the conductive roast - even though only the first draw has any flavour, I only really get the affects I am looking for up here.
2pumpchump
Well-Known Member
Yeah the heat smell is like any electric heater or more similar to when I heat metallic things at work with a torch. It's not consern to me. As it goes away shortly after reaching full temperature.. and seams not to have a taste that I can tell!
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
FINALLY
I have been too damn sick to do anything for so long that today is a good day having finally have healed to the point where I could spend some time and effort to try and get my previously screwed Screwball heater to try and work after it fell onto a vinal mat that was sitting on top of a piece of wood and the heater melted through the mat and burnt a hole in the wood and the melted gunk had sealed the heater so I couldn't even get the damn thing undone. I tried multiple burn offs, just setting the PID to maximum, but it never managed to get the gunk holding the assembly closed to burn off enough to open it.
A friendly Milkman suggested I use a torch and today - finally - feeling a bit more spritely - I took at it biggest butane/propane torch I could get my hands on and cherried the coil and area around the seal (screw at the top) and then scraped off the gunk and let it cool...
Finally the damn thing is apart in pieces and I can work on getting the coil to work without stinking of plastics ...
I have been too damn sick to do anything for so long that today is a good day having finally have healed to the point where I could spend some time and effort to try and get my previously screwed Screwball heater to try and work after it fell onto a vinal mat that was sitting on top of a piece of wood and the heater melted through the mat and burnt a hole in the wood and the melted gunk had sealed the heater so I couldn't even get the damn thing undone. I tried multiple burn offs, just setting the PID to maximum, but it never managed to get the gunk holding the assembly closed to burn off enough to open it.
A friendly Milkman suggested I use a torch and today - finally - feeling a bit more spritely - I took at it biggest butane/propane torch I could get my hands on and cherried the coil and area around the seal (screw at the top) and then scraped off the gunk and let it cool...
Finally the damn thing is apart in pieces and I can work on getting the coil to work without stinking of plastics ...
FrankScum210
Active Member
I sporadically have been switching between dabs and my screwball. I tend to muck up screens like nobodies business.
Regarding smell I definitely think it's dust burn off. I get a tinge of a scent when i leave my screwball idle for too long and then do a heat up but it dissipates quickly. I have this strange feeling my screwball can fit a few more gems in after a few months of use i've noticed occasional rattle in the chamber. like the rubies arent as tightly packed in as they could/should be. not that it has impacted performance at all.
one thing i've adjusted to is not packing bowls down too tight as that seemed to be a large factor in my screens being dirty so fast. and made for slower burns and more stirring for a full clean burn through. Definitely my preferred way to enjoy flower though.
Regarding smell I definitely think it's dust burn off. I get a tinge of a scent when i leave my screwball idle for too long and then do a heat up but it dissipates quickly. I have this strange feeling my screwball can fit a few more gems in after a few months of use i've noticed occasional rattle in the chamber. like the rubies arent as tightly packed in as they could/should be. not that it has impacted performance at all.
one thing i've adjusted to is not packing bowls down too tight as that seemed to be a large factor in my screens being dirty so fast. and made for slower burns and more stirring for a full clean burn through. Definitely my preferred way to enjoy flower though.
MTpromises
Well-Known Member
I find if I knock out the ABV while it's still warm it's easier to get out and keeps the screen clean a lot longer. You need the kind of ashtray that you can whack the bowl on.
FrankScum210
Active Member
Oh i go back to back with bowls sometimes. it's when i stir that some works into the screen itself. I can get most off typically. But when i was packing in the bowls more it was about 2-3 bowls between screens. Loosely packed I can get maybe double before airflow is super affected.
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
I was playing around with preheating bowls in a 25mm Axil coil before using them with the Screwball to maximize the conduction and the radiant heat in the oven in general trying to get the most stoney experience I could. I was using the Screwball bowl, a Tiodw compatible 22mm diffuser bowl and the Shovelhead Bowl. I ended up coming to the conclusion that I prefer using a presoaked Screwball bowl in full bowl setting with the smaller quantities (0.15g) with the Screwball heater set to 490f - over any of the others bowls, or any half bowl configuration I have tried.
It was interesting heating the bowls as it sort of showed what must happen putting a assembly on top of the bowl. In the same coil, a cold Screwball bowl caused a drop of 4f in the coil, a cold Shovelhead bowl caused a drop of 15f and the cold Tiodw pro bowl caused a drop of 18f before the temperature stabilised and then started to rise again. I did the same thing when the bowls were warm to the touch and the Screwball bowl caused no reduction in temperature, the other two had a 11f and 12f drop in temperature even when it was warm.
If I was using a wireless assembly, I would want to be using the Screwball's bowl over any of the others. Tt takes so little heat to heat it up that the coils seem to adjust to the bowl instantly so it doesn't really cause the assembly to loose lot of heat before I started to pull air through it to heat my herbs. Also because it takes almost nothing to heat soak it it you choose to do so. The other bowls; I would want a whole separate coil to heat them and have the assembly heating in a separate coil, but the Screwball's bowl is so light weight it heats up perfectly on top of the wireless assembly in the same coil, or quickly with the Screwball heater put on top for a minute or so.
It was interesting heating the bowls as it sort of showed what must happen putting a assembly on top of the bowl. In the same coil, a cold Screwball bowl caused a drop of 4f in the coil, a cold Shovelhead bowl caused a drop of 15f and the cold Tiodw pro bowl caused a drop of 18f before the temperature stabilised and then started to rise again. I did the same thing when the bowls were warm to the touch and the Screwball bowl caused no reduction in temperature, the other two had a 11f and 12f drop in temperature even when it was warm.
If I was using a wireless assembly, I would want to be using the Screwball's bowl over any of the others. Tt takes so little heat to heat it up that the coils seem to adjust to the bowl instantly so it doesn't really cause the assembly to loose lot of heat before I started to pull air through it to heat my herbs. Also because it takes almost nothing to heat soak it it you choose to do so. The other bowls; I would want a whole separate coil to heat them and have the assembly heating in a separate coil, but the Screwball's bowl is so light weight it heats up perfectly on top of the wireless assembly in the same coil, or quickly with the Screwball heater put on top for a minute or so.
Pinball-Vapes
Member
Back again with another fan concept sketch, this time for a single coil hot hole wireless Screwball kit.
VapingYogi
Pranayama; of a sort.
as someone who would love to soak my bowl and assembly at different temperatures, I think I'd dig this
https://ibb.co/vBFkSZm
Hi
Thank's to Cal
My screwball is coming at home after a big travel all over the World.
Very happy with this vape , flavor and power are on top.
Just need a bigger bubbler to run it
A very complete kit with passtrough adapter and two spoon
Member now of the antiball ball vape club
Hi
Thank's to Cal
My screwball is coming at home after a big travel all over the World.
Very happy with this vape , flavor and power are on top.
Just need a bigger bubbler to run it
A very complete kit with passtrough adapter and two spoon
Member now of the antiball ball vape club
BuddhaBlessYou
New Member
shopping for glass while my starter kit order is being prepared, i have my eyes on the mega globe flat earth 14mm. The screwball has an 18mm size, anyone mind suggesting what i need to make these two work together.
TedJones
Well-Known Member
Male 14mm - female 18mm option