I read of some folks stirring and some folks not. Is there a general consensus about the need/usefulness of stirring between draws?
When I use the glass stem, I use my 7th floor pick to break it up as I go, too! Sometimes just break a little piece of Bud off and put that in there. The act of breaking it up as it gets more dry is really calming for me at times.I LOVE to stir! First hit is taste blast then I pick out each stick as it reveals itself. Second hit is money shot but as long as my 7th floor pick can "Snap" sticks as I stir I know "There is gold in them thar hills!" Eventually all that is left is a fine powder. Dust if you will. Into the jar it goes for second life as butter.
When I use the glass stem, I use my 7th floor pick to break it up as I go, too!
And the digital remote dimmers appear to have no display to indicate where they are set, so you are flying blind. Any suggestions on this front?
Good Morning All,
I had a chance to play with my new dog yesterday. I really like it. The fact that it can just sit for hours, and be ready whenever I am is fantastic. So is the simplicity of it. There is also no doubt that a bit of a learning curve is involved. I managed to combust my material twice. The only stem I have experimented with so far is the direct-draw nylon. I am a lightweight, so the smaller the bowl, the better.
So what can I do to avoid combustion? I guess there are several options I would like your advice on:
1. Technique. What can I do with my existing equipment to make things a bit cooler? Is there a better or worse way to draw to avoid overheating?
2. Stems. Does the direct-draw glass or the ss lite draw cooler? Those are the other two stems I have.
3. Power supplies. I can't imagine needing more than 12V, so something that can simply adjust the voltage downward seems like it might be a good idea. The problem appears to the the quality of the dimmers that are readily available. A hair to the left, too cold. A hair to the right, too hot. And the digital remote dimmers appear to have no display to indicate where they are set, so you are flying blind. Any suggestions on this front?
4. Different wall wart??? I have not seen this discussed, but I have another wall wart that I could try. It is a 12V just like the one that came with my UD, but it's output is 1A instead of the UD's 1.25A. Would this be worth a try? I don't know my electricity well enough to know the relationship between volts and amps in this regard.
I will be back at it this morning. Experimenting. Chasing that sweet spot between too hot and too cold. Thanks to UD and Lady UD for making a great product and being such a pleasure to deal with. And I look forward your suggestions for how to tame this dawg just a tad.
Bogart
I run my 2 year old dog at 12.7v on a buck/boost and have gone to 13v without combustion. Get that dimmer. You must have a hottie! Vape hits take time as the vapor is being produced as consumed. Faster draws only mix more ambient air from the room and reducing temp. Each vape has a sweet spot at which it performs best this way. Use and notice what is going on. Work with the vape. Sometimes it even feels like you are just letting the vapor drain off the herb. Have fun!
Options: draw faster, blow into the core a second or two before hitting (blow some of the heat away), add an extension cord (or another if already using one)
2 - The larger the stem the cooler they run so the Direct Draw (glass) runs cooler, then the Nylon and the SS Lite is probably the hottest.
Thanks for the tips, UD. Things are taming already, with the proper technique. I may still consider a dimmer, but right now I would have to TRY to combust. Maybe a new dog can teach me some old tricks?
Thank you again.
Bogart
Ordered some Schott 14.5 & 18mm stems to trial in my UD. If they don't work I will be out only $10 but have a new piece to console myself with so I still win. If they fit I have a source for GonG's as thick as the thick D/D stem.
Wow, looks like the Micro's are a hit. Just looked at the website and it looks like they're all sold out already!
Any plans to make more?
It does not matter whether I load jusssst enough to cover the screen or I fill it up nearly to the rim of the stem, I always seem to kill a load in one hit. Sure, I could stir the darkest top layer to the bottom and go for another draw but if I hit it much longer it would basically get blackened. So maybe my pup is a tad hot or maybe my lungs are just that amazingly powerful.
Cool, let us know how they work out..
Me too my man, IMO probably a bit of both! My lungs are strong and my dog runs hot after hit 1 the top half is coffee brown and the bottom is gold. I tend to fill pretty full so some green on sides, I do stir but I get maximum 3 hits (2 good ones) and it is dark as can be that's dry or wet for me
Actually took some video but forgot my computer at work :/ tomorrow!