Discontinued The Woodeez Vaporizer/Diffuser

[mrfloopa]

I'm just wondering if I can run the Woodeez at 13.2v here in the UK as opposed to 12v without doing any damage to the unit? I've got this adapter

I have one from radioshack that varies from 8-13v, and I regularly use it at 13v. It is only .8 amps, but the back when all the log vapes were the same they only drew .8 amps, anyway. It seems to be slightly hotter, and hasn't done anything bad to the unit after months of use as far as I can tell. It should be the same effect as adding a coozie or sock (which I also do sometimes when it is running on 13v).

 

[nawky]

Can anybody with experience in both woodeez vaporizer and another log vaporizer provide input for me.

i Just ordered my ssv so i guess i have my heavy hitter but i was trying to get a vape to REALLY conserve.



Some of the things i was going to get for either log vape i purchase is a glass on glass mouthpiece and a beer can holder.

I seen earlier in this thread they were talking about the draws this vaporizer gives compared to other ones)rockzap,purple days,etc)


how do you feel about that? i want my abv to be nice and finished.

 

[jeffp]

the SSV is an awesome vape and you'll conserve compared with smoking. because you can adjust the heat with the ssv you can determine how dark you want your abv to be and if you properly grind your bud before vaping the abv should be consistent and "finished." don't have a woodeze but the pd and mz are awesome vapes and are far more conservative in bud consumption. the ocd is a great log vape that's glass on glass; you might want to check out the "old city diffuser" thread as well. i've read great things about the underdog vape as well.

the ssv is a heavy hitter and it's a great vaporizer, so hang with that for awhile and do some research on the above recommended vapes for a future purchase down the line.

what is your interest in abv? brownies? if so there's a great recipe using the cold infusion method on this site - worth searching out.

 

[mrfloopa]

Back to the WDZ: it is a log vape, and was a contender when the market was the PD, MZ, and WDZ. The products all received roughly the same praises and complaints. Now, however, there is a much bigger market of log vapes including the Toasty Top, Underdog, HI, Ceramic Rock Zap... all of which I believe are higher temp than the original log vape line. Some argue this makes them slightly less conservative (you get less hits, but bigger ones which is a debatable waste depending how much vapor you are exhaling). The caveat to that is: you can always heat up whichever one you get by using a coozie, sock, or some other insulator. Talking to people who own newer, hotter vapes it turns out my WDZ can get my ABV to pretty much the same level when insulated (albeit with a sweatband and 2 socks--maybe that is overkill but I don't mind), and even when it isn't it does more than a good enough job and can later be run through another vape or be great for edibles. Log vapes weren't intended to be heavy hitters, but now you can find some that are. Just think about what you want, read over some of the other threads, and keep in mind that no choice is a terrible choice compared to the rest. They are just different. The WDZ may be the cheapest at this point, which is good, but some of the other models are downright perrdy and might be worth investing in just for that.

 

[jeffp]

also a log vape can be a very heavy hitter with a bong....

 

[mrfloopa]

I'm just wondering if I can run the Woodeez at 13.2v here in the UK as opposed to 12v without doing any damage to the unit? I've got this adapter

I use mine at 13.2. Haven't had any problems yet.

 

[FireofYouth]

Unfortunately Todd has failed to honour the warranty on his woodeez. My woodeez stopped working after approximately 6 months. I sent him multiple emails asking for assistance to trouble shoot the device, then an address to send back the broken device to be fixed or replaced (multiple times) and finally a last email giving 2 weeks to reply otherwise I was going to assume that he wasn't going to honour his warranty. That last email was sent a month ago. I have received no reply to any of my emails.

Its a pity because I really liked the woodeez for its short life. However, I can't justify the price and hassle I had with purchasing the device and getting it to work originally with the short lifespan. I am further disappointed by the total lack of assistance and any attempt to rectify my issues. I would have preferred to be talked through how to fix it myself instead of replacing it. Lastly, I write this as a warning to others who may be thinking about purchasing a woodeez that you shouldn't depend on the advertised warranty being honoured if the device is faulty. I wonder how many other faulty devices are bought and nothing is done about it.

For me, I went and bought a DB. It is far easier and quicker to vape with but I do miss the aesthetic look of my log vape.

 

[djonkoman]

you could try fixing your WDZ without tods assistence, I guess the insides are similar to other logvapes, and since purple days had the pandora kit for a while there are people here on FC familliar with the PD internals.
also dave from UD has offered to repair PD's since tom from PD left, so you could also contact him and see what he can do for you
in the PD-thread there has also been some tak about broken PD's and how to fix them lately

can you describe the problem you have? I guess it's not warming up, but have you tried another adaptor too? if it stays cold with different adaptors there's likely a connection broken inside the unit, wich shouldn't be too hard to fix.
I guess the WDZ uses the same resistor as the other logvapes, wich can be ordered cheaply online if you live in the US. (for me in the netherlands the shipping costs were very high, but when I bought my UD I asked dave if he could also sell me a resistor and include it in the package, he also included some wire and leadfree solder and now my PD works again, altough my UD is my daily driver now)

 

[Astounding]

Purchased the WDZ some time ago. It sounded like it would be the perfect vaporizer. Instead, it was a complete waste of money =\
Little to no usable vapor production, and extremely difficult draw rate. I'm afraid I couldn't recommend this product to anyone. Avoid at all costs.


Not sure why my previous review was closed, but I should respond to some points. My criticism is 100% factual and constructive. It is not a user error. I have tried everything. The product does NOT provide usable vapor hits. This is not a product I could recommend to anyone. I post my review here to help anyone considering purchasing this vaporizer. Anything less than allowing this review to remain is censorship, and should be recognized as such.

I'd like to post an update, in fairness to WDZ.

If you have a low tolerance, strong lungs, and don't expect to ever see vapor on the level of a unit like the VB, then it might work for you. The unit seems to be crafted well, and although it's been used very rarely, it is still functioning properly.

 

[mrfloopa]

To be truly fair, many others have units that produce visible vapor. Many other users on this site, as well. And you don't need a low tolerance or special strength lungs. In fact, the best hits I get are when the stem isn't tightly packed at all, and it feels pretty much the same as drawing through a completely clean and empty stem, which doesn't take any effort at all. If you are a heavy toker and used to bongs or giant rips all the time, then yes, a log vape in general might be a bit lacking in terms of heavy hits without extra insulation or through glass.

That isn't to say that there are other issues, including what seems like increasingly lacking customer service. I haven't had any issues contacting the manf, but I haven't needed to send mine back and my issue was a while ago. My WDZ is still going strong over 1 year later. Produces large, visible hits at 12V and no coozie, but I use it with an 800mA 13.2v adjustable power supply, wrapped in a coozie and socks. It can drain the stem more completely that way, and gives huge hits through glass. And it being super hot like that doesn't seem to have had any ill effects after a few months of daily use and constantly being wrapped up.

 

[Astounding]

To be truly fair, many others have units that produce visible vapor. Many other users on this site, as well. And you don't need a low tolerance or special strength lungs. In fact, the best hits I get are when the stem isn't tightly packed at all, and it feels pretty much the same as drawing through a completely clean and empty stem, which doesn't take any effort at all. If you are a heavy toker and used to bongs or giant rips all the time, then yes, a log vape in general might be a bit lacking in terms of heavy hits without extra insulation or through glass.

That isn't to say that there are other issues, including what seems like increasingly lacking customer service. I haven't had any issues contacting the manf, but I haven't needed to send mine back and my issue was a while ago. My WDZ is still going strong over 1 year later. Produces large, visible hits at 12V and no coozie, but I use it with an 800mA 13.2v adjustable power supply, wrapped in a coozie and socks. It can drain the stem more completely that way, and gives huge hits through glass. And it being super hot like that doesn't seem to have had any ill effects after a few months of daily use and constantly being wrapped up.

Disagree 100%

 

[momofthegoons]

Disagree 100%

Astounding, while you may have a unit that isn't satisfactory for you, there have been others that have been happy. That is a fact. It sounds like this vape was not a good fit for you. Whether this is because a log vape wasn't suitable for your needs, you never mastered the technique, or had a defective unit, it doesn't negate the fact that there have been 34 pages of customers, most of which seemingly liked this vape. Leave it at that. If you feel you got a defective vape, contact the manufacturer.

 

[Astounding]

I'd like to post an update, in fairness to WDZ.

If you have a low tolerance, strong lungs, and don't expect to ever see vapor on the level of a unit like the VB, then it might work for you. The unit seems to be crafted well, and although it's been used very rarely, it is still functioning properly.

I stand by these statements. It's insulting to accuse me of technique error or having magic lungs. The issues I listed are fact. The unit is not defective, that has already been checked by WDZ.

 

[mrfloopa]

I stand by these statements. It's insulting to accuse me of technique error or having magic lungs. The issues I listed are fact. The unit is not defective, that has already been checked by WDZ.

There are a lot of people here who enjoy their working units. Everybody who has had your problems (low vapor production, hard to draw through, etc.) in this thread has had them resolved by fixing their technique. Having an incorrect technique is not an "insult" (and I would love magic lungs ). Most vapes have a learning curve--that is nothing new. If adjusting the technique does not resolve anything, the unit is defective. I am sorry you are having trouble with your one unit, but your unique experience does not negate the pages of satisfied customers. You should contact the manufacturer if you are having trouble, or actually read through this thread for tips on using it. To claim the unit itself is the problem when there are dozens of customers in this thread who can all speak in favor of the unit is irresponsible. The only real difference between their WDZ and yours (if it isn't defective) is the user.

I do believe there are other log vape users who had problems because their outlets were not supplying enough power. That could be something else for you to check, because the unit would not show as defective in that case. I've noticed some (slight) variation in temperature based on which outlet in my room I use, and whether or not I use a surge protector.

 

[Astounding]

There are a lot of people here who enjoy their working units. Everybody who has had your problems (low vapor production, hard to draw through, etc.) in this thread has had them resolved by fixing their technique. Having an incorrect technique is not an "insult" (and I would love magic lungs ). Most vapes have a learning curve--that is nothing new. If adjusting the technique does not resolve anything, the unit is defective. I am sorry you are having trouble with your one unit, but your unique experience does not negate the pages of satisfied customers. You should contact the manufacturer if you are having trouble, or actually read through this thread for tips on using it. To claim the unit itself is the problem when there are dozens of customers in this thread who can all speak in favor of the unit is irresponsible. The only real difference between their WDZ and yours (if it isn't defective) is the user.

I do believe there are other log vape users who had problems because their outlets were not supplying enough power. That could be something else for you to check, because the unit would not show as defective in that case. I've noticed some (slight) variation in temperature based on which outlet in my room I use, and whether or not I use a surge protector.

Yes, there are a lot of people who don't have much experience vaporizing, with extremely low tolerances who may be satisfied by "visible vapor." There are those who may not mind having a draw rate which causes throat discomfort after every use. There are those who do not know what a quality vaporizer is like. That doesn't change any of what I said. My review is honest and factual. The WDZ has been tested by manufacturer for defects, none found. My technique has been adjusted and experimented with over a period of over one year. I have studied hundreds of pages of information regarding it's usage here. I have used many of the major vaporizers out there. Like I said, you insult me. The WDZ does not medicate properly.

 

[momofthegoons]

^^^^
The WDZ does not medicate YOU properly.

This is why we say there is no best vape. It's all subjective to the user.

 

[lwien]

There are those who may not mind having a draw rate which causes throat discomfort after every use.

I have been on this board for a very long time and this is the very first time that I have heard that ANY log type vape, including the WDZ causes throat discomfort after every use. I am not invalidating YOUR experience, but to imply that throat discomfort is built into this design is wayyyyy off base.

There are those who do not know what a quality vaporizer is like. That doesn't change any of what I said. My review is honest and factual.

But I would venture to say that most here actually do know what a quality vaporizer is like and for those that do, many, many, many of them LOVE their log-type vape. It's such a simple design that at their core, there is very little difference between them.

I will not discount the fact that you are getting throat discomfort after every use, but I also agree with the posters above when they say that if your unit is not defective, than it is MUCH more likely due to user error, which could be a few things. It could be how tight you pack the stem. It could be the specific strain you are using. It could be how wet are dry your bud is. It could be how fast or slow you are drawing. It could be your outlet. I know, as an example, that my PD runs much cooler when the AC is first turned on, so it's not the ambient air that is causing it to run cooler, but rather the added amperage that the AC is drawing. Lots of factors. Also, YOUR throat may be more sensitive than others.

Basically, what I am saying is that while your experience is valid, it does not equate that it couldn't be rectified while still using the WDZ. Why you are taking this constructive advice as a personal insult is beyond me.

 

[Astounding]

I have been on this board for a very long time and this is the very first time that I have heard that ANY log type vape, including the WDZ causes throat discomfort after every use. I am not invalidating YOUR experience, but to imply that throat discomfort is built into this design is wayyyyy off base.



But I would venture to say that most here actually do know what a quality vaporizer is like and for those that do, many, many, many of them LOVE their log-type vape. It's such a simple design that at their core, there is very little difference between them.

I will not discount the fact that you are getting throat discomfort after every use, but I also agree with the posters above when they say that if your unit is not defective, than it is MUCH more likely due to user error, which could be a few things. It could be how tight you pack the stem. It could be the specific strain you are using. It could be how wet are dry your bud is. It could be how fast or slow you are drawing. It could be your outlet. I know, as an example, that my PD runs much cooler when the AC is first turned on, so it's not the ambient air that is causing it to run cooler, but rather the added amperage that the AC is drawing. Lots of factors. Also, YOUR throat may be more sensitive than others.

Basically, what I am saying is that while your experience is valid, it does not equate that it couldn't be rectified while still using the WDZ. Why you are taking this constructive advice as a personal insult is beyond me.

As a medical patient, I have tried it with dozens of strains. Every level of dryness. Various levels of grinding from coarse to extremely fine. The stems are packed very loosely, to the point that it is no harder to draw than when empty. I have tried all different draw techniques. I've tried it in multiple outlets in multiple residences. It seems as though all heat is lost after a single pull, from which I can barely see a wisp of vapor under a direct desk lamp. I get 2-3 times more vapor from the MFLB. Perhaps my unit is actually defective even after being checked by Todd.

 

[lwien]

I get 2-3 times more vapor from the MFLB. Perhaps my unit is actually defective even after being checked by Todd.

If you can get 2 to 3 times the vapor out of a Launch Box, than yes, it sounds like there is something wrong with your WDZ . You will lose "some" heat after the first draw, but the lose should be negligible, especially if you wait a minute or so before taking the second hit. With my PD, I can milk a mini-beaker with the first two hits from a stem providing more vapor than my lungs can comfortably handle.

I'd contact Todd again......

 

[nugghuffer]

As a medical patient, I have tried it with dozens of strains. Every level of dryness. Various levels of grinding from coarse to extremely fine. The stems are packed very loosely, to the point that it is no harder to draw than when empty. I have tried all different draw techniques. I've tried it in multiple outlets in multiple residences. It seems as though all heat is lost after a single pull, from which I can barely see a wisp of vapor under a direct desk lamp. I get 2-3 times more vapor from the MFLB. Perhaps my unit is actually defective even after being checked by Todd.

I don't know what to tell you man, it might be a better idea for you to use a different vape. I own a MFLB and a Woodeez and always prefer to use the Woodeez when I'm driving/traveling. I exhale waayyyy more vapor using the WDZ and hit it like I'm drinking a really thick milkshake (deep, long, slow draws). As for packing the stem, I suck it up like a straw and lightly pack it with the top of a pen. I usually get 5-7 good hits out of each stem too, depending on the strain and dryness. Log vapes are the shit and even though this one might not be suitable for you, you should check out the Heat Island (HI). It has way less drag and is very small compared to other logs.

 

[Gunky]

So is Woodeez defunct now? I notice the website returns a blank page.

 

[vtac]

According to Todd/highendvapes: "Yes, Woodeez are a thing of the past."

 

[Will B. Good]

According to Todd/highendvapes: "Yes, Woodeez are a thing of the past."

That is sad, especially after the retirement of Aromazap. Well, mine is still running good. Although it has gotten a little rattly, but of course that's just as expected. I just recently gave it a go with the #0000 steel wool and its looking slick and shiny. Long live the "log" vape.

 

[vaporonly]

I could maybe pick one of these up local for pretty cheap. When I picked my SSV ~6 years ago the decision was down to the SSV and a log vape that was out back then (wish I could remember the name of it) but the long heat up times turned me off to them. i've always wanted to try one.

what are you guys doing for stems now that this product is no longer being offered? i apologize I am a total noob with this device so have no idea what stems work or don't...

thanks

 

[vaporonly]

I hope it's not inappropriate to bump this but i'm trying to figure out the stem question before I possibly get this vape.

what are stem options now that the product is not being offered? Is there a different log vape whose stems will work with the wdz