VapCap Induction Heater for Desktop and in Car Use

[Nooweed]

Awesome. Thanks heaps.

 

[Beezrswarmin]

Im new to this......I am inquiring about a portside mini? Any help would be greatly appreciated....

 

[John Coaltrain]

Im new to this......I am inquiring about a portside mini? Any help would be greatly appreciated....

You must contact the manufacturer – whose username here is @Pipes (click on this to get to his profile). Once at his profile, send him a private message, and he'll get back to you soon.

Here's some more info:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_202eBzWeF7rkTjqV5sWumPxtbSNtfjqOZEs1i9d16k/edit

 

[TommyDee]

So something like this
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232964243759

Along with a battery holder for 3 18650s and some connectors for charging and supplying power would do it?

Sorry for the delay Yes, that kind of solution works well. And you can get crafty with a case. That setup will be my backup. Plenty of power. While you're at it, consider a nickel volt meter. Good reminder on power level. It can be activated on fire if you don't want the parasitic drain. With me?

Please note that we are considering this for powering the Cauldron, not the Port Mini. The PM really does want 12.6V to fully charge.

 

[TheThriftDrifter]

Im new to this......I am inquiring about a portside mini? Any help would be greatly appreciated....

Welcome to FC.

May your future portside mini, live long and prosper.

 

[arrjaytea]

Well after having a Caldron for a few months I finally decided to take the plunge and get a PSM ahead of the holidays.

And now comes that wonderful time when you've paid your invoice and you wait very patiently for the fun to begin.

 

[warren0728]

Well after having a Caldron for a few months I finally decided to take the plunge and get a PSM ahead of the holidays.

And now comes that wonderful time when you've paid your invoice and you wait very patiently for the fun to begin.

i did the same thing! i find the psm to be a bit more aggressive than the caldron ... ymmv

 

[chicago_animal]

Cauldron vs PSM. Is it worth the difference and how long is the wait for both?

 

[TommyDee]

-IF- you must be free of the plug and -IF- you can provide the power required - Cauldron. My vote.

 

[chicago_animal]

-IF- you must be free of the plug and -IF- you can provide the power required - Cauldron. My vote.

I don't need to be free of the plug

 

[TommyDee]

Cauldron then.

 

[swieder711]

I have a Caldron and its great for home use. Steve from VapHotBox.com suggested this portable battery pack https://www.amazon.com/TalentCell-R...words=talentcell+12v+6a&qid=1576429691&sr=8-4

It is rated at 12V and 6A. Has anyone tried the Talent Cell battery with a Caldron? For $34, it looks promising. A bit bulkier than the Portside Mini.

 

[Pipes]

That unit is only rated for 3 amp output on the 12 volt out. However, that maybe just because of the battery-grade they use. Might still work with some voltage sage if there is no protection before that 10 amp BMS they look like they use. This unit is rated for 6 amp but the price along with the DC cord you need pushes, IMO, the price out of range at $70.
A good option is to look for those emergency car battery booster packs. Along with the appropriate DC cord.
Again though, gets expensive fast.

 

[Psyentist]

My barebones kit arrived the other day. Super fast shipping to the other side of the globe considering other orders I placed weeks before this have yet to clear customs. Now just waiting on a charger to arrive on the slow boat from China. Hopefully I’ll be up and running by February, hah. Going to use a 5000mah battery so hopefully one charge should last close to a week.

Thanks heaps @Pipes ! Really looking forward to getting this thing up and running. Loving your work brother.

 

[arrjaytea]

My PSM is sitting an hour away, probably going to get here tomorrow (if not, then Saturday), and I could not be more excited to have it before the rush of the holidays.

Thanks again @Pipes! Looking forward to relegating my Caldron to its new permanent home on my desk!

 

[chicago_animal]

My PSM is sitting an hour away, probably going to get here tomorrow (if not, then Saturday), and I could not be more excited to have it before the rush of the holidays.

Thanks again @Pipes! Looking forward to relegating my Caldron to its new permanent home on my desk!

Mines expected Christmas Eve. HOHOHO

 

[Supergreen8]

Hi guys, I've had my PSM for close to a year and still using it all the time.

I was wondering if there is a way to reduce the "power" of the IH a little bit, I feel like it runs a little hot and I'd rather it take a little longer for it to click. I don't care if it's not "adjustable" just a one and done... thanks!

 

[Pipes]

People have successfully used cork disks to raise the height or a 12mm disc cut from a high heat silicone oven glove. Cut with 3 small protruding bumps equally spaced around the circumference to friction hold in place but still has easy movement. Just raise by 1-2 mm will make a noticeable difference.

 

[deadlytoaster]

Hey guys the red LED burnt jout on my secondhand PSM. I get a very very faint blue light in place, but you can't see it while in use. Anyone know how to re-do/fix the LED? Is taking the unit a part easy?

Thanks!

 

[arrjaytea]

Hey guys the red LED burnt jout on my secondhand PSM. I get a very very faint blue light in place, but you can't see it while in use. Anyone know how to re-do/fix the LED? Is taking the unit a part easy?

Thanks!

I'd asked @Pipes before and it sounds like it's under the heat shrink in the unit and difficult to repair.

Had the same thing happen with my Caldron. Still works fine, LEDs just either flicker, don't work at all, and occasionally work as anticipated.

 

[TommyDee]

Hey guys the red LED burnt jout on my secondhand PSM. I get a very very faint blue light in place, but you can't see it while in use. Anyone know how to re-do/fix the LED? Is taking the unit a part easy?

Thanks!

LED's are normally sealed so when they light up they are in an oxygen-free environment. If the plastic lens breaks, the junction is exposed. This compromises the stuff that glows. What remains is a pail blue light if the connection is otherwise intact.

 

[Andreaerdna]

LED's are normally sealed so when they light up they are in an oxygen-free environment. If the plastic lens breaks, the junction is exposed. This compromises the stuff that glows. What remains is a pail blue light if the connection is otherwise intact.

Isn’t the blue light just the mosfet led?

 

[ricardo420]

Hey pipes, you IHs I got are still rocking. Peace all you.

 

[TommyDee]

Isn’t the blue light just the mosfet led?

Or that

 

[Stonedbadger]

Im looking forward to using the portside via the timberwood zombie!!