I use my airflow tube to push it out. Anything that small with a flat end (like a dynavap condenser for instance) should work as well. To reset you can use the Reload or mouthpiece, but double check the screen for damage before reinserting. The screen that came with my tempest was really mangled and I ended up just replacing it with one of the spares.
I use the stir tool that comes in the leather case. Works perfectly for this task
Zero plug ins of any kind. I even prefer flint lighters tbh - with a couple of honorable exceptions
I got the same one except the Scorch brand version. It’s a little iffy but it was the only flint ignition option I could find. The electric ignitions always fail quicker than I feel like they should cause I’m not particularly rough on mine. Gets the job done but I still mostly use the wand. I just wanted an easily pocketable back up so I don’t get caught out with dead batteries lol. Performance wise it’s relatively similar. First hit is a little punchier but I also use time out settings on my wand so that could play a part. Also because someone asked awhile back, I’ve been using the silicone Dynavap adapter. I cannot currently say if there’s a difference in performance between it and the Tempest adapter, I can say it works and holds it properly upright. It also doesn’t get super hot during use so that’s nice.
I've been thinking this little metal tab was just decorative. It doesn't fit in my bowl to act as a stir tool or remove from the leather, am I misunderstanding? Mine's stitched in and too wide to fit into the bowl.I use the stir tool that comes in the leather case. Works perfectly for this task
I mean, I don't. Takes time to repack a bowl etc and it doesnt seem to have a detrimental effect. Just look at the vi for the second bowl etc and yeah, good results. This is what you mean, yeah? I ask as I'm using it now and may not be the best judge of what someone wants!Oooooh, thank you guys, I get it now, didn't really think of doing that.
So when the Tempest is resting on its throne after use, it would be best not to keep the 2 parts separated (empty bowl ofcourse) so that they remain in contact to share temperature? Something like that? So after X minutes when you do the second session the bowl is not fully cooled off while the head/cap is still more than warm?
I saw a few videos where people have their head/cap resting on a magnet and their stem apart from it, this way the steam should cool of quicker than the head/cap, right?
So in general you should always heat your tempest fully assembled and keep your tempest resting assembled?
Is this the right way to go about it?
Sry for the question spamming, preparing for my tempest inauguration
guess what I got early..........will be testing it later!
The first hit was very tasty but flavor started to wane by the end of the 10 second first hit (couple cigar puffs then DTL).. 2 more slightly quicker DTL hits (all had vapor) with some flavor less and less.. One more popcorn hit for good luck and wound up with medium roast coffee brown avb. The top layer was a tiny bit darker like dark roast coffee..but mostly a uniform medium coffee roast.. going to try lower temps next few tests to see if flavor can be maintained for longer and get some of a more golden brown avb.. I think my wand insert was just a touch too deep too and adjusted it to be level with the bottom red oring for next go - still messing with it.
It's a very unique and innovative device.. not disappointed and no regret at all.
You should check out the Tempest manual. You'll see a better way to look at the cap airflow setting using the temp indicator dashes.Setting the head's airflow is going to be difficult for someone who has poor close vision. I double checked with phone zoom just in case, and I can see it fine without any magnifying. This is how I like it so far:
I use rayon. A member here mentioned something about off-gassing, but guidelines don’t allow safety discussions here, so I disregarded it.
Jk scruffs.
This is the way; I love using rayon - I just need to remember not to over fill itI use rayon. A member here mentioned something about off-gassing, but guidelines don’t allow safety discussions here, so I disregarded it.
I put a small dab on some rayon, squash it, open it, repeat if needed. Set my wand to 670F till timeout (from cold), head airflow half open, tempest head on wpa, one slow long DTL inhale with a massive cloud, and cleanup hit is wispy.
Edit: bowl is set to full bowl.
I believe this is to do with the method of heating more than the balls that it has in it although changing them does change the experience. A combination of stainless steel balls (or Sic) and Zrc does add some extract heat retention and more time to clear the bowl. However - I do think the Tempest is more about enjoying the herb (balancing flavor & effects) than getting a single heat extraction and focusing on effects.
With time and a lot of experimentation - with different torches and additional tools (induction heaters) that flexibility you mention starts to shine as you are able to get different experiences - but - its hard to get that full anvil style extraction; other than with the Forge or using the low and slow heating method with a torch.
My bad I missed that some how. Thanks!
I’ve gotta say I do kind of understand how you feel. Although I haven’t used a torch yet, as the wand works so well (and I wanted to see how a torch affected others induction sleeves before I started doing it to mine
). I did assume when getting the device that the heat would last much longer in the cap/balls, as reviewers kind of said it did. My personal fix for this is simple, either half bowl setting, which doesn’t really have an uneven roast. Or when in full bowl, when the vapour starts to drop off, an extra 13/14 flashes in the wand is all it seems to take to finish the bowl, and it is usually just one or two more puffs as well, so I guess it depends on your extraction preferences. I find that I tend to push it further than some others because I don’t want to waste material, but coming from an anvil I completely understand your desire for a ‘full extraction’ comparison. 
My routine is take the lid off the reload first, the debowler is then open ready to use as well. I always use the underside of the lid for removing the cap after use, magnet isn't as strong but more than enough (almost too strong on the top!) and on the chance the cap is stuck ( only happened a couple of times in 10 months of solid use), the indents on the underside of the lid are designed to grip the cap so can unscrew with ease even if tight. I just found using the reload when all together too fiddly with the hot capTLDR;
It has arrived.
I would say this is not for a 'first time ever' manual vape user. Unless you are prepared to research and practice a little to find your sweet spots - sometimes you get lucky on the first try! Usually people start with a dyna before moving to a heavier vape like this. It's definitely not a dyna and for sure more like a ball vape. It's very effective and I like it so far. It's the first of the all the heavier 'dyna style' vapes to peek my interest in a while (no anvil, no dani, etc.)
First run observations:
At first I couldn't unscrew the bowl easily or open the reload lid using just the tempest while the tempest is in the center of the reload magnet and hot. The bowl is definitely not overtight and always screw the bowl down until it just stops turning - no forcing or tightening it any further once it stops turning. I had to slide the tempest up a little or be slightly touching the decapper area to get some leverage so I could start unscrewing the bowl (then slide it back to center to finish). Sometimes the whole tempest spun on the magnet when trying to unscrew the hot bowl. If this happens lightly push downward while turning to try and get it going. It's a strong magnet and I can lift the entire reload with the tempest on top, but I think I may have touched the magnet area with my fingers and got some oil on it and it's not as grippy when unscrewing. Well, I figured out ... I need to ever so super lightly screw in the bowl and stop/let go as soon as it doesn't turn anymore.. very easy turning and absolutely no pressure or hard tightening at all when its all the way down. As soon as it stops turning your done. To remove the reload lid.. manually unscrew by hand until it's off the oring then slightly lift the tempest and continue unscrewing/removing the reload lid (lift to avoid unscrewing the bowl instead). This needs to be practiced cold a few times.... Unscrew bowl from head, screw back lightly till stop position.. Manually unscrew reload lid past oring, lift tempest slightly, unscrew reload lid all the way, remove bowl while holding lid..... reverse/repeat. Get the process down solid before you have a go with a hot head with tempest and material stuck on the magnet that won't unscrew and sayin' wtf like me! ..all good now and mastered..
Setting the head's airflow is going to be difficult for someone who has poor close vision. I double checked with phone zoom just in case, and I can see it fine without any magnifying. This is how I like it so far:
..looks like a low resolution happy robot face, lol (sorry once you see it - you can't unsee it) A good thing is this is a set it and forget it setting. My stem airport is set full Open and I cover, feather, or rolled the airport as needed during the pull.
Everything arrived in pristine condition. I thought about just going for it but for peace of mind I took it all apart, set the bowl to the half-bowl setting and then soaked in 99٪ .. even the head w.balls went in ..dunked all parts, orings and all, for 5-7ish mins.. rinsed all with hot water and dried. Did a couple wand burnoffs at 288C/550F .. yup the head crackles, pops, and sizzles as any remaining water burns off the balls, indicator and click discs (smells of hot metal like a ball vape coil). After the first ever wand burnoff the induction layer has taken on a light golden color.
Time for very first test..
Went over the manual like 10 more times.. using the first of the 4 methods with the wand: Depth is set halfway between the head 'red line' markings exactly like first pic in the manual, the bottom of the adapter glass is just about level with the bottom of wand's red oring, maybe just a little bump past it and set it to 274C/525F to timeout. Got one weak (low) wimpy click then maybe 5 seconds later one loud click right before the timeout. VI was just about to touch the 3rd line at this timeout. So I hit this (roasty!) and was like whoah.. this is probaby bubbler temps for me unless you have a throat of steel. At this moment I realized I forgot to put in the secondary cooling unit
As I said earlier it was fumbly getting a good method down to debowl.. but after a few practice runs after the live test got a good system down so I wouldn't get a sting by accident.. but the very first real time run was a little slower and was being very conscious of where the head was when holding the reload lid with it attached. Was always thinking what's hot and what's not when repositioning around and debowling the load. practice, practice, practice
Just be warned this thing is much hotter then dynas or the revolve. The heat shield works but the closer you hold it towards the tip the hotter it is and during the burnoffs I realized that very quickly while creeping my hand up the stem to check (no burn, but did get a quick bite and pulled off the stem, lol) it also smells a lot more then other vapes.. Just like a ball vape it can stink up a room like combustion.. This little guy puts out a lot of vapor and it can be smelled by others ..so be aware of this if stealth is your thing.
Overall very good first experience.. no combustion but a little bit roasty/punchy for my taste when doing native DTL hits. Going to get the wand dialed in and then move to torch work
@Brenyo I think some of your conversions C to F are wrong in the manual.. 280C is not exactly 525F.. 290C is not exactly 550F ..unless my math is wrong I went with the F side and adjusted the C in my experience post above
I've posted videos on here using it on WPA as a one hitter. Half bowl and full bowl, putting out huge clouds. With full dark extraction in a single heat cycle.
Could have value as you can make out how slow my draw is. When in WPA mode I have the tip airflow 3/4 closed. I think it's worth practicing on a small glass piece so you get visual feedback from your draw speed and vapour production. First vid is half bowl, second vid is full bowl.
It's just a simple glass DV stem. I sometimes use it native on Tempest with half bowl. Yeah I did thr Nova set up as a novelty for laughs, but it ripped to be honest. Sometimes the airflow in set ups just hit a certain way. Managed to inhale the full bowl in one lungful which I normally struggle to do.
Silly question.. What's that little tool you used to unscrew the head and form the screens?
