blankexpression
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Is there a rough estimate on temps at 12 and 5 o'clock?
I don't use my HT/EVO regularly and when I put it away I want it to be totally moisture free so there's no mold growth. After cleaning the HT, I shake out as much of the water as possible & then put the HT in the oven on a low temperature (180-200F) for 10 minutes or so. Then remove it [with an oven mitt!!]- shake it again & put it back in the oven until all of the water evaporates. It usually takes another 10-20 minutes in the oven.I had a quick question for anyone with the Swagger Showercap. I was a little over enthusiastic the first time I filled it and water leaked into the bottom chamber. I have been able to get 90% of the water out but a small amount remains - is there a particular method for getting the water out? I imagine knowing would be helpful for cleaning purposes too.
I don't have a problem with it but they were probably worried about glass expansion and cracking. Sometimes the slits in percs can be cut close. A small amount of thermal expansion could cause a crack. Using a hair dryer to blow warm air through the tube seems safer to me. YMMV . . .When I asked in the Glass Forum about drying glass in the oven I was told not to do it, but I still don't understand why. Anybody have a problem with this method?
Only brown tint that I can see is on the welds.
And that's normal for a brand new ELB.
Every ELB varies in that - some are weldded nicely so there are no visible marks from that.
And some are welded more powerfully with visible welding marks.
Actually, when you can't see welding marks,then you can be worried that ELB could one day break.
All of my broken ELBs are those which had weak and not very visible welding marks.
Uglier is sometimes better.
If its happening at about an hour then its the auto shutoff.Is it normal for me to have to reset this thing practically every time I fire it up? Im getting combinations of LED, flashing green, red and green etc.
Thinking of getting an EVO but wondering about HTs - it seems these days the HTs with mouthpieces coming out of the side, at an angle, rather than straight out of the top, are more popular. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are they better in some way? I prefer the look of the latter..
I'm not sure if there's any functional difference. I am finding that I prefer the mouthpieces from the side because it is easier for me to view how much vapor I am generating.
You try the EVO with FC UFO yet?
Also try a lower temp. I like 10 to 2:30 with flowers. After a good heatsoak try 12 then increase or decrease depending on results.
Sidecars also help avoid the splash back.Thinking of getting an EVO but wondering about HTs - it seems these days the HTs with mouthpieces coming out of the side, at an angle, rather than straight out of the top, are more popular. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are they better in some way? I prefer the look of the latter..
Just because the green light comes on doesn't mean that it's sufficiently warmed up IME. You'll notice that the performance is quite different if you let it get fully heat soaked after about 20 minutes or so. Give it a try for yourself.forgot to mention how goddamn fast this thing heats up, like if you turn it on it will be hot by the time you have your bowl packed and glass out
Just because the green light comes on doesn't mean that it's sufficiently warmed up IME. You'll notice that the performance is quite different if you let it get fully heat soaked after about 20 minutes or so. Give it a try for yourself.
Limited Edition Fanatic HT by Swagger Glass.
Straight neck with ice pinches version.
Double chamber, circ to turbine.
Double reduction, 65mm to 50mm to 38mm.
16.5" long. (Size varies)
THE EVO MEETS MY CHINESE CONNECTION!! RESULTS.....EGGCELENT!! 18MM FEMALES IN BOTH CORNERS, ONE FOR DABS ONE FLOWERS!!
I personally don't find the taste affected at all. I've tried it with about 15 of my pieces large, small, and Hydratubes same variety. The only noticeable difference would be the smoothness and harshness between pieces. The pieces i have that would be considered by most to be better suited for dabbing, i find to harsh for my liking. As long as the hose is short it seems to be a nonfactor.Do you find the taste affected at all with your short hose? I do a similar setup as this when using my herbalizer and can't notice anything. I've never thought to try this with the EVO because I don't have the nail.