Tornado by Vestratto

[jbm]

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I don't use mine every day but I've never needed to replace the core. I'm not how or why it breaks, but it's been fine with normal use since I got mine in the initial "beta" group. It is an exceptional piece of gear, and I'd consider it worthwhile even if I had to replace the core here or there. The sale price is pretty sweet, too.

I’m in the same boat as you. My guess is it gets damaged through some kind of impact. I have seen accounts of it still working after chipping it, though. As to why it has a replaceable part, maybe the need for a non conductive handle for what is essentially a corded head necessitated it being a replaceable part. But then again I haven’t had that problem with mine. I use it fairly frequently but not daily.

 

[gustavson]

Waiting for my Stem from @ScruffyWoofers for my Tornado.

Also got this week the Inductor and Anvil Thermocore.

Really new experience with the Inductor.

 

[Choices]

While this won’t be of help to many, anyone with an OG Lotus can use the black stem with the Tornado. It is kinda large but it actuallly fits quite nicely. I’ll see if I can post a photo later.

Wow! I did it!

 

[TedJones]

My guess is it gets damaged through some kind of impact. I have seen accounts of it still working after chipping it, though

Their injector has somewhat of a sharp edge around the recessed dimple that the core is placed on. I shaved a thin layer off one side of the top of the core trying to seat it in there. Yep, still works fine and really don’t need a new one imo.

 

[prsqrd]

My new favourite heating technique is to use it like I use the terpcicle. Heat the letters for 10-15 seconds with a small torch. Then hit the oven for 5 seconds and take long draws. Reheat for 5-10 seconds to keep the chamber warm. If you get to the click you heated it too much.

 

[General Disaster]

Their injector has somewhat of a sharp edge around the recessed dimple that the core is placed on. I shaved a thin layer off one side of the top of the core trying to seat it in there. Yep, still works fine and really don’t need a new one imo.

So essentially they are just a bit fragile, probably due to the brittle nature of the metal? So accidents more likely, hence sensible to have spares?

 

[jbm]

So essentially they are just a bit fragile, probably due to the brittle nature of the metal? So accidents more likely, hence sensible to have spares?

I’ve had one for at least a year and haven’t needed a replacement part.

 

[General Disaster]

I’ve had one for at least a year and haven’t needed a replacement part.

I just meant the reason why they need replacing sometimes. Just curious, not criticising.

 

[Mr_Hodag]

Check your spam, that’s where my confirmation link was. It’s from “John.”

No, I was talking about the subscription notification. I went through that process but I didn't get anything saying that it's been confirmed.

 

[C-weed]

Has anyone here considered using a Scalpel sterilizer induction heater for The Tornado? I was considering being the guinea pig.

 

[TigoleBitties]

Has anyone here considered using a Scalpel sterilizer induction heater for The Tornado? I was considering being the guinea pig.

Ha! I'll bet it'll work just fine as long as the batteries provide enough wattage. What kind of battery does it use?

Along the same lines, I realized I could approximate the functionality of a dab knife by scooping up my concentrates with a little metal scoop tool and placing it in the Wand to heat the tip. I had to improvise because I think used too much perpendicular force on the tip of my CrossingTech dab knife and now the tip doesn't heat up anymore.

 

[C-weed]

Ha! I'll bet it'll work just fine as long as the batteries provide enough wattage. What kind of battery does it use?

Along the same lines, I realized I could approximate the functionality of a dab knife by scooping up my concentrates with a little metal scoop tool and placing it in the Wand to heat the tip. I had to improvise because I think used too much perpendicular force on the tip of my CrossingTech dab knife and now the tip doesn't heat up anymore.

Wall power baby...plenty of juice

 

[GlassWindows]

No, I was talking about the subscription notification. I went through that process but I didn't get anything saying that it's been confirmed.

I didn’t get one after either.

 

[General Disaster]

As early April is now on its last legs and gasping for breath at the finish line, and I've yet to hear a dickie bird, I wonder if anyone else here has had notice of shipping from the mid Feb-ish stock?
I appreciate that things don't always go to plan, no big deal, if only some info could come from Vestratto to set customer expectation. I'm only trying to be positively critical, it's something that can take only a small effort and cost, and yet makes such a big difference in how the company and it's products and service are perceived.
So, with my childish whiney moan out of the way (), and in the hope of hearing good news, has anyone else had notice of delivery yet?

Ha! I'll bet it'll work just fine as long as the batteries provide enough wattage. What kind of battery does it use?

In fact you can buy a bare bones IH off the 'net for surprisingly small cost (just a circuit board and a coil plus a suitable mains power supply), and can then select the wattage according to needs. I've heard of people using these without even much in the way of a case, just holding the vape cap in the coil by hand (but boxing it up isn't rocket science either).
From what I could make out, if you can use a soldering iron then there's not too much to building an IH with way more power than a Wand for example, while keeping the costs within $100 at most if desired. Certainly lots of docs & details on the 'net to help with doing this.

Won't be getting all the fancy controller electronics ofc, just on or off, although I'll bet it wouldn't be that hard to connect it to a cheap raspberry pi or similar to allow your own custom control through a bit of scripting (for the hobbyists here, at least) if the idea was a fun project as well as a cheap IH - e.g. how about an option to record a heating session when it's been perfected, so it can be played back to get an exact repeat of that session?
I just find it hard to justify spending more (on my budget) on a suitable IH than my vapes cost when it's not the only option; and where IH's are often designed to be best for specific vapes, this makes the cost even less attractive.
Obviously with those for whom the cost is negligible I can fully understand getting something like the Forge, for example.

 

[RedZep]

As early April is now on its last legs and gasping for breath at the finish line, and I've yet to hear a dickie bird, I wonder if anyone else here has had notice of shipping from the mid Feb-ish stock?
I appreciate that things don't always go to plan, no big deal, if only some info could come from Vestratto to set customer expectation. I'm only trying to be positively critical, it's something that can take only a small effort and cost, and yet makes such a big difference in how the company and it's products and service are perceived.
So, with my childish whiney moan out of the way (), and in the hope of hearing good news, has anyone else had notice of delivery yet?


In fact you can buy a bare bones IH off the 'net for surprisingly small cost (just a circuit board and a coil plus a suitable mains power supply), and can then select the wattage according to needs. I've heard of people using these without even much in the way of a case, just holding the vape cap in the coil by hand (but boxing it up isn't rocket science either).
From what I could make out, if you can use a soldering iron then there's not too much to building an IH with way more power than a Wand for example, while keeping the costs within $100 at most if desired. Certainly lots of docs & details on the 'net to help with doing this.

Won't be getting all the fancy controller electronics ofc, just on or off, although I'll bet it wouldn't be that hard to connect it to a cheap raspberry pi or similar to allow your own custom control through a bit of scripting (for the hobbyists here, at least) if the idea was a fun project as well as a cheap IH - e.g. how about an option to record a heating session when it's been perfected, so it can be played back to get an exact repeat of that session?
I just find it hard to justify spending more (on my budget) on a suitable IH than my vapes cost when it's not the only option; and where IH's are often designed to be best for specific vapes, this makes the cost even less attractive.
Obviously with those for whom the cost is negligible I can fully understand getting something like the Forge, for example.

Didn't they send a bunch to Sneaky Pete as well? I guess that was the batch customers paid for.

 

[Wozz]

As early April is now on its last legs and gasping for breath at the finish line, and I've yet to hear a dickie bird, I wonder if anyone else here has had notice of shipping from the mid Feb-ish stock?
I appreciate that things don't always go to plan, no big deal, if only some info could come from Vestratto to set customer expectation. I'm only trying to be positively critical, it's something that can take only a small effort and cost, and yet makes such a big difference in how the company and it's products and service are perceived.
So, with my childish whiney moan out of the way (), and in the hope of hearing good news, has anyone else had notice of delivery yet?


In fact you can buy a bare bones IH off the 'net for surprisingly small cost (just a circuit board and a coil plus a suitable mains power supply), and can then select the wattage according to needs. I've heard of people using these without even much in the way of a case, just holding the vape cap in the coil by hand (but boxing it up isn't rocket science either).
From what I could make out, if you can use a soldering iron then there's not too much to building an IH with way more power than a Wand for example, while keeping the costs within $100 at most if desired. Certainly lots of docs & details on the 'net to help with doing this.

Won't be getting all the fancy controller electronics ofc, just on or off, although I'll bet it wouldn't be that hard to connect it to a cheap raspberry pi or similar to allow your own custom control through a bit of scripting (for the hobbyists here, at least) if the idea was a fun project as well as a cheap IH - e.g. how about an option to record a heating session when it's been perfected, so it can be played back to get an exact repeat of that session?
I just find it hard to justify spending more (on my budget) on a suitable IH than my vapes cost when it's not the only option; and where IH's are often designed to be best for specific vapes, this makes the cost even less attractive.
Obviously with those for whom the cost is negligible I can fully understand getting something like the Forge, for example.

Mine landed last week, Feb pre-order. Yours must surely be soon .

 

[General Disaster]

Didn't they send a bunch to Sneaky Pete as well? I guess that was the batch customers paid for.

I don't honestly (or even dishonestly!) know but that sounds familiar, when I said about things not going to plan I was just generalising though, nothing specific.
I'm not even especially upset about it being a little late apart from being excited and keen to try this new 'flavour' of vape out; it's more the anxiety of not knowing and tending to imagine the worse!
(e.g. "OMG, they've removed the shop entry for 'nado, and mine ain't come yet, something terrible has happened and it's going to be months and months and months and ..." - I think you get the idea? ). My paranoia monkey is getting restless!

Mine landed last week, Feb pre-order. Yours must surely be soon .

Wayhey! Good stuff, you must be well chuffed! Did they message you when it was sent off? And do you mind saying what your order number was? (no biggie if you'd rather not).

 

[Wozz]

I am , proper chuffed. Enjoying both with my Prophet and on a stem.

Gave up with the wand and stick with my torch.

Just a shipping email.
Sure , order number 4829


Edited to add..... Just clocked on discord,... order #4889 has just been shipped