Hiya
Well, I think I've got my technique 'dialed in' as you would perhaps say? Had a fair few experiments now and I can happily say that I'm getting the desired result every time. Took your advice and I now let the unit properly warm up for 15 secs before draw number 1 - excellent. Only thing I seem to disagree with is the "faster draw = more heat" concept. Perhaps I'm hung up on my Vaporstar technique, but I can't seem to shake the mindset of "slower passage of air over heat source = hotter air", but who cares? It's working a treat, and I'm totally happy with that.
The only thing I (sort of) worry about is the battery side of things. Obviously I got the three pairs supplied with the unit, but they have a finite lifespan, a large one, but still finite. Bearing in mind I get through all of them on a daily basis (more on weekends), it isn't going to be long before the concept of replacement rears its ugly head.
The batteries used as standard aren't easy to get over here from my meagre searches, and shipping from the US seems high. Is there any other brand/model that has been proven to work safely with the T1 at the temperatures it generates? Apart from shipping costs from the US, the eventuality of Tenergy stopping making the units or going out of business must be considered. (I don't know if they're a big company or not, and how liable that is).
Great news, glad to hear it, thanks for the report.
I don't think Tenergy is going any place fast, I suspect they'll not only be here for a while but be expanding. The LiFePO4s are very popluar with several 'niche users' (shortages happen from time to time because of this), I actually expect more offerings before mine expire. A key to long life (more than anything else in this case) is heat. Don't let them heat more than needed. For longer sessions I often rotate batteries between every few hits to keep them from overheating in that little aluminum over they're in.
I agree, it doesn't heat like VG or VS but the system is different. The core is REALLY hot. It can heat a large volume of air fast (it works principally by radiation, unlike the others where it's all conduction and the surface cools). If you stop the draw on T1 stuff cools off fast (the heat says in the core). "Suck it and see" is, I think, the proper 'Brit speak' for the concept?
Worst case downside (no more of these cells) still leaves us with a few options, not to worry. And no need to worry about some mains run adapter......trust me on this one. More options will be in front of you fairly soon. In that vein, and I hope this doesn't get me in trouble, LV T1 cores are under test right now. My last one was too cold IMO, the next one is waiting for me to pick up. There's an option that works, but 'we' (means them, really....) are working on longest possible battery life (in case anyone is interested in that???). Best not to stress over the timing, I sincerely believe the next release from TV will be at least as good as the last.....or they're going to work on it until it does. No hard schedules there, stuff is ready when it is. Until then, improve it.
Best wishes. BTW, I recall the herb there to be pretty lame, great hash though. That was a long time back, I hope things are better now?
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