I've already done this like 2-3 other times, the unit functions now, the plates get warm and not hot, I can use a 2nd bowl if I want. The avb is even brown for like 9/10ths of bowl except for the last lil bit touching glass.
Regardless, I don't think the TM is for me, I don't like shoving in the glass mouthpiece day in/out to load it, and not ecstatic about the battery life. I also don't like how I have to scrape the bowl to clean avb remnants prior to loading another.
The hits are good and I get the tingly terp tongue/lips/mouth.
But I will prolly give it a try for another day or so and then sell it
That was my new unit. Sorry to now read that you had some initial issues but glad you now have it working correctly.
I sent you a note yesterday amazed at how fast it got to you. Just today read your comments here. Wish your first experience would’ve been better.
100% this unit was not used. Didn’t want to tempt myself at all. Unit was turned on and fired in ondemand mode to feel the feedback and see the coil glow. Just a DOA check. Weird about the CU and residue. Was not used by me. Definitely didn’t tear it down internally either. Pretty much thought with it buzzing and showing heat it was good.
I was pretty impressed by the packaging, fit (Well maybe I wouldnt have been had I tested it) and finish of the TM. Wood was smooth and nice grain. Top and bottom fit nicely. Glass was super clear no edges.
Hope you give it a longer getting to know you period before you ditch it. I’ve read that you have the main working parts to be successful; heat and vibration. Draw speed, good flower, pack, and a tight seal will be the variables to master.