I gave mine a soak in ISO, then a good rinse in hot water, dry off and use.Should we soak these in iso for an initial cleaning? Is there any burn in procedure? Thanks
I did the same but just left the cap alone (no soak). Think Red & Brenyo said an initial burn would be sufficient for that.I gave mine a soak in ISO, then a good rinse in hot water, dry off and use.
I actually took my cap completely apart as I wanted to see what everything inside was like.
But you can just soak the cap as a complete unit.
What hardcase are you using? Thanks!I use this leather pen case I got on Amazon.
Here's my whole on the go setup.
Btw, my friend is blaming me he cant enjoy his Mighty no more, after i gave him to try Tempest for few times...
Heres the link!What hardcase are you using? Thanks!
completely agree with everything you saidI think the native stem can easily feel like a pocket bong if you do your experiments right and make note of your settings (all of them, not just temp). Once you think you have a perfect fit, I challenge you to experiment more: I'm pretty sure you will find another awesome set of settings that gets you in a super happy place.
Until recently, my standard Wand setting had been around 560 to 590 F. I've since dropped that to around 520 to 540 F. I had also previously set the airflow tip to wide open.
Now, I am closing the airflow off way more (less than a quarter open to as closed as I can get it). This is especially true when I'm using the native stem.
Those settings on the Wand and Tempest preserve taste the best imo.
Your ABV comes out a caramel color, and you can decide to hit it again if the mood strikes you. I mostly don't.
Technique question:
I saw mention of a "horizontal" torch method above but can't find the post/link. Could someone point me to that?
Regarding torch vs IH, I'd say go with the IH. As an aside, many users have already made good posts about torches and such. I know it is maybe a pain to skim back through old posts, but it sure is interesting to see how people's reactions and feedback evolve over time towards this amazing vape. This is especially true if you find yourself developing a strong attachment to your Tempest: you can peer back into its infancy, background, good (old) tips to try out, etc.
Back to the point: go with the Wand. Why?
1. From my own experience, the Wand makes it EASY to experiment with temperature, find a setting you like, and then come back to that exact same experience without any guesswork.
2. I also think it it significant that MAD ships the Tempest to you with a custom made adapter for the Wand. A lot of thought went into how all these parts work together. I'd go with settings the manufacturer recommends.
Other IHs:
I also own a VHB (not 3D). They are excellent for DynaVap stuff, probably the best (except whem using the Armored Cap because the plastic top surface around the glass ring began to melt at the temps/long heat time needed to heat it).
Old VHB (previous to 3D) do NOT fit the Tempest. Even if it did, I personally wouldn't want to try it out. The VHB is great--for DynaVap tips. I haven't seen the new VHB 3D IHs, but on mine old ones (the old mini and the larger unit, I forget its name) I don't think I could insert the Tempest head into the VHB coils AND see the VI AND not burn my flower. As noted, though, my VHB models do not fit the Tempest. Just be cautious if you can't see the VI and you place the flower in a position it would get heated (instead of the balls).
I can totally understand his sentiment. Revolves killed my Simrells (and they had killed my standard DynaVaps). Without adding the Mad Revolve stem to the Mighty, I refused to use the Mighty because the MAD stems cool so well. My Tempest, I am sad to say, has kind of killed my Revolves and Venty. (Disclaimer: I still use Revolve parts, like wooden and glass sleeves, except on the Tempest.)
For the cap, I like it closed just a little bit. Good airflow though there helps with my more “aggressive” pulls I think. Closing it more might be better if you’re taking your time with it. Stem I like the 1/2 closed carb mark (either far left, or right). Those are the most restrictive and if I heat it up good enough, won’t have to cover that carb for a seamless draw(s). Still trying to get that down. If going for a second bowl, I switch the stem to the middle setting for more airflow due to hotter cap.Those who use the half bowl setting, with Direct flow tube + SCU. Please could you share your favourite stem and tip airflow settings.
When I'm indoors I've been using mine on 300c-310c, I find anything higher starts to get risky depending on how hard you draw on it.Small request for the regular community here, just as an aid for everyone else who might be learning their new devices or for those who haven't experimented as much:
When you're mentioning IH temps, it would be super helpful if you also mention timings; whether that's as simple as waiting on no blinks, till time out, or literally just timing it. Temp is helpful but it's not the only piece of the puzzle. There's a lot of variables that affect performance on this device!
This is especially helpful as not everyone's vape is calibrated the same so knowing timings is a lot more helpful than only mentioning a temperature setting or "until X line on cap". But "610f until time out on cold device" is universally useful no matter if you have the first beta wave or a final release Tempest. Obviously things get murkier on reheats and back-to-back bowls, but a solid starting point is useful for everyone .
Thanks for listening! Just hoping to make things easier on everyone since this thing is so easy to combust in if you're just learning it.
PS this isn't aimed at anyone, it's just a trend I've noticed so I wanted to make this post!
Do you prefer the Tempest over Anvil?loving the tempest! It’s my all day every day vape since I got it.
I’ve shared some thoughts in the comparison thread, and should probably share some more there hahaDo you prefer the Tempest over Anvil?
Beansuppa made a fair request about time and temp.
Sorry. I have not included times in my recent posts (older ones, yes).
For me, and I think many others would agree, here are some timings you should try out, regardless of temperature (none of the below is valid for higher than 590 F in my experiences):
1. Wait until the Wand light stops blinking. Inhale. Take note to compare what you think of the settings below.
2. The Wand light will continue a steady glow for another 20 seconds (or thereabouts) AFTER the blinking goes out. Pull out the Tempest any time before timeout. I like to pull the Tempest out this way about 14 seconds AFTER the light goes steady, especially if I am at above 580 F. If you pull out before timeout, just remember to turn the Wand off to save power.
3. Wait until timeout, and this is super at low temps, like 520 F. I suppose low/high is all relative. I tend to use this timeout setting as a default now.
Me too....for pretty much all the reasons you mentionedBut, overall, yes, I prefer the Tempest.
I can't wait until I can get a ebony sleave, very cool.
I wonder if you can feel the click discs as you can on some devices (Anvil for example), I haven't used a tempest with click discs yet (obviously)I think the next iteration of the tempest will have haptic feedback when reaching temp
I know you weren't asking me but, I have been playing with the ThermoCore oven lately because the clicks honestly, and its a very different experience to the Tempest. I have stopped comparing them. I think they are both great for different experiences.Do you prefer the Tempest over Anvil?