IT'S ALIVE!!! Where can I buy a standard wall wart? And I suppose never go over 14 again on a VVPS? Currently very hot and ready to vape in my car. I think this one runs a little hotter in the car, which is awesome.
I've been away for a longtime.......but still loving my Underdog.
My computer had a system/HDD meltdown late last year and I spent about a month opening it up (Asus G53) and upgrading components (extra RAM, SSD & Additional HDD backup drive) and then learning what I could about data recovery.....and was able to recover most files on my own but then spent forever (most of November and December) rebuilding the system 3x due to BSOD issues before realizing that my unbalanced RAM (which the board with its dual memory channels, 2 slots per channel, was supposed to be OK with) was causing the problem. So I had to bite the bullet and remove the laptop screen to access the last RAM slot so that I could go 4x4 for 16Gb rather than the 4x2 and 2x2 (12GB) configuration that was causing me my BSOD issues)
I've been back online for a while now but just been lurking on FC during that time. But I just wanted to stop by and say how much I love my Ailanthus Underdog (Product Code: 18312). It has darkened very slightly with usage and repeated applications of the wax conditioner. It is absolutely beautiful and I love the unique shape that it has as well! It also fits extremely comfortably in your hands in either an upwards or downwards orientation. If anyone is getting a custom dog done........ then I would highly recommend this shape for their Underdog
I actually run it off a laboratory DC power supply - a Gophert CPS-6005. This is extreme overkill for an Underdog as it is capable of delivering up to 60v at 5A - and can be specifically set with precision to any volt/amperage combination less than that.
I had originally purchased the power supply to potentially run a Sublimator off of as it is a much better power supply than stock at a far better price and provides much greater precision and no timer issue. But I am not sure that I will ever end up getting one (a Sub) in the end as I have a dog and am concerned about potential accidents.
But I can give you some advice on voltages. For my SS tips I run it at 12.5v and for my Gong's I run it at 13v. I used to run it at 13.4 for the gong's .....and it does milk quite nicely. But I have also combusted at that voltage as well - either with too dry an herb or too slow a draw rate.
I find that I can also combust with the SS tips at 13v with the same draw/dry herb issues.
So in the end this works out very well since my portable battery powered power supply that runs off 5-18650's also has a range of up to 13v - which allows me to run both SS tips and glass from it and get the desired results.
I find that with the glass nongs that there is too much air being pulled from around the heater core with a nice fast draw that it really requires 13v for me to get the results I want......it really wasn't living up to its potential with the standard wall wart and the gong's although the SS tips are driven well by the wall warts. I measured my wall wart and got 12.3v as the output - so this would coincide with my observations running it on the Gophert.
Perhaps a core o-ring would reduce the amount of air coming in from around the heater core and get better results at lower voltages for the gong's/direct draw stems?
The oversized SS tips do sound intriguing - but I was too late and they sold out. The only issue that I have with the regular sized SS tips is that there is a high degree of draw resistance - especially going through a few glass water pieces like the way I run mine.
But the oversized SS tips would provide less draw resistance - which is my only issue with the regular SS tips - and also provide some additional conduction heating along with the convection heat and thereby get better results with fast draws through glass at lower voltages. At least that is what I would be guessing.
To anyone considering a purchase, if you have a VVPS capable of going to at least 13v I would advise stocking up on the long 14mm Gong's. They can double as a direct draw stem and they don't get too hot to touch on the bottom like the short gong does. I will probably place an order for at least three more 14mm gong's in my next order as well as some core o-rings and possibly some of the oversized SS-tips - if I am quick enough to notice them before they sell out.
I also saw some recent conversation on cleaning the ABV out of the basket screens/stems after each use and what I found to work very well is a crotchet hook. The blunted small diameter hooked end doesn't damage the screen yet will also grab onto the ABV very well with a swirling motion.
If you are on the fence and looking for a discreet plug in home vape that can deliver great clouds through water and also do off-grid duty with a battery pack (not a true pocket portable - although I suppose it could be done) then you can't go wrong with an Underdog.
you are very kind and helpful
