Ok that was some awesome info. I knew I was doing it at too high a heat. I always had it @ 2:00
I'm just so old to be making brownies; So what kind of bubbler would you suggest. Have you ever used cotton. I hear it helps to cool it down. I'm just so sad. I can handle the t-break but forever? I know about möbius but they are so expensive. How many slits. Should I make it bigger so the vapor has time to cool? I'm so clueless. I never thought it would come down to this. I love this site because everyone has been so patient with me. Thanks I'm writing all these tips down.
I can't really add much more that hasn't already been posted. The piece posted just above by
@SD_haze is a good example, with the row of fine slits looks like it delivers a lot of small bubbles. And as
@olivianewtonjohn posted, in the cheap-high-quality-bubbler thread there are many examples. Yes, the thread is long, but fwiw when I was looking for the same answers as you are it paid off to slog through threads like that.
No, I've used never used cotton and so don't have an opinion.
Re number of slits, what matters is the action the slits create. In general, more slits more finely cut = more vapor/water contact hence more moisturizing. But as I indicated previously, there is a point of diminishing returns, and a piece with ~a dozen in a well-done perc will provide what you need at much less cost.
A large volume piece (like the standard Modiius bubblers or stemless tubes) means inhaling down into your diaphragm (which you probably don't want to be doing) or the piece is too large for you. Most of the HT's are great in this respect because you are pulling almost all the vapor through with the hit, with the remaining clear being small. A smaller piece allows better control over the volume.
Finally, the heat range on each EVO can be slightly different on the dial. I would at least give 1:00 or even 12:00 a try. The latter will probably be too whispy, but you may get sufficient albeit lighter vapor at 1:00. Be sure that the load is small and loose, which will improve the extraction and help compensate for less heat. Make the hits relaxed, just a tad more than taking a normal breath. And not too deep. That will result in you needing more hits to get where you want to, but the process will be easier on your pulmonary tract.
I got a feeling we're venturing into "off-topic" land and a Mod is gonna intervene, so that's gotta be my
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, all done. Don't overlook the Medical Discussion and Ask FC forums, good info there (but be careful to filter what you read) or maybe even start your own thread.
Again, good luck.