Vapman

[Abysmal Vapor]

The station has a heating algorithm inside that measures the pan temperature when inserting it and then calculates the heating time to get it back to temp. Hard to DIY.

I am well aware of whats inside the station,i am not saying do an exact copy of the concept. But i am pretty sure a DIY can work in heating the vapman and it wont be hard to make,you will just have to be a bit more careful using it,cause it wont be PID controlled but just power regulated. Will be as simple as using the vapman with a torch.

 

[passenger]

[...]you will just have to be a bit more careful using it,cause it wont be PID controlled but just power regulated. Will be as simple as using the vapman with a torch.

Quite a bit though! With the flame you will have the temperature (of the flame) instantly ready, which is a factor what makes using the torch so simple. But of course it is an interesting topic! I think in the past someone did make something like it and shared it on this forum, but I am not sure about it.
Is there any update on when the station is back in store yet? The way it extracts the load is quite amazing - it makes the Vapman hit harder too, at least in my experience. It's a gentler extraction than with the flame. Though if you are an Butane Ninja you can do anything with a flame. (:

 

[jeffp]

Have you tried just heating the vape with the torch like you're going to take a hit and then just taking off the mouthpiece, wipe your screen often and it shouldn't happen again, I'd recommend maybe soaking the screen in iso after getting it open to get rid of the sticky reclaim.

I tried that today, I wish I could report success but no. Hoping the hair dryer does the trick but if not it's not a major issue, I cleaned it superficially with a pipe cleaner dipped in ISO.

 

[Grass Yes]

I tried that today, I wish I could report success but no. Hoping the hair dryer does the trick but if not it's not a major issue, I cleaned it superficially with a pipe cleaner dipped in ISO.

I assume this is the plastic (POM) mouthpiece? After heating it up, you could always try pushing it from the screen side. That is take the screen off and try pushing it up with a small dowel or skewer. You could even attempt it with a small screwdriver as long as you were careful. That being said, the replacement mouthpieces are wildly expensive if you were to break it.

 

[Planck]

There is a good chance it's stuck because of wood movement in response to humidity change. If that is the case it is not coming out.

 

[Gourmet]

Hoping the hair dryer does the trick

Because POM plastics have a very good acetone resistance, I would soak the whole middlepiece and mouthpiece in acetone right away before trying to mechanically separate the parts.

After washing with acetone (which I do very rarely and only when absolutely necessary) I leave the wood in the fresh air for a while.
I would not use other solvents for this, acetone has the advantage to evaporate very quickly and without residue.

 

[passenger]

You could try to heat it in an oven to about 70-75 C and if it is still stuck i would look up a drill in the right size, lay the edge of the middle piece upside down on a bench, drill inside on the Mouthpiece. Give the drill a gentle clap with a hammer and it should come out

 

[Abysmal Vapor]

Because POM plastics have a very good acetone resistance, I would soak the whole middlepiece and mouthpiece in acetone right away before trying to mechanically separate the parts.

After washing with acetone (which I do very rarely and only when absolutely necessary) I leave the wood in the fresh air for a while.
I would not use other solvents for this, acetone has the advantage to evaporate very quickly and without residue.

Where do you find pure acetone ? Around here it is always with additives like bittering agents and stuff,to keep people from huffing or drinking it by accident. I wouldnt use a nailpolish remover and paint thinner.
Funny enough since the preparation of grape moonshine is traditional around here, there is 95% ethanol 5%water ,zero additives in pharmacies for as cheap as 8$ a litre ,i guess they have to compete with what people are distilling in their basements,lol...

 

[passenger]

Hardware stores should have it, at least that is the way it is here. I have cleaned a middle piece with acetone, but I didn't like the result optically.

 

[jeffp]

thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate it. I bought it used many years ago and it was stuck upon arrival and I never pursued it. I'll start with the hairdryer and if necessary then the oven and take it from there. Actually I'm thinking of putting the middle piece in a plastic bag for sous vide heating which would be as gentle as could be.

 

[Abysmal Vapor]

Hardware stores should have it, at least that is the way it is here. I have cleaned a middle piece with acetone, but I didn't like the result optically.

Well i suggest to anyone taking a good look at the label,cause from what i read online ,for acetone to be offered in hardware stores it should have to be denaturated,that counts for stuff labeled as pure acetone ... You dont want bittering agents and other nasty stuff leeching into the wood and labgrade seems to cost a fortune.

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[Gourmet]

Where do you find pure acetone ?

My goodness, what unfortunate person gets the idea to drink acetone?

In our country, you can buy pure acetone in any hardware or paint store. Only the methylated spirit (for cleaning and alcohol stoves) is denatured.

Funny enough since the preparation of grape moonshine is traditional around here, there is 95% ethanol 5%water ,zero additives in pharmacies for as cheap as 8$ a litre

Pure drinking alcohol (approx. 95%) is here only available at a very high price in pharmacies (1 Liter about 90$), but would be the next best option. Fortunately it does not need much. A slightly longer drying time because of the 5% water content might be advisable.

(Could also be used for the extraction of active ingredients )

 

[ugotmale]

Just saw this Vapman Station 1 on reddit EntExchange, asking $450

https://www.reddit.com/r/EntExchange/comments/s71s6j

 

[jeffp]

update to recent discussion - by heating the middle section in the toaster oven at low temp for about one hour I was able to remove the mouthpiece, but it required two pliers in both hands to pull it out but it worked, so thank you!

 

[Squidge]

Vapman have announced a limited edition Apple wood Vapman... and by limited I mean limited!

Only 30 units will be available.

No price, or release date has been given.

 

[Grass Yes]

update to recent discussion - by heating the middle section in the toaster oven at low temp for about one hour I was able to remove the mouthpiece, but it required two pliers in both hands to pull it out but it worked, so thank you!

I am glad you updated us. I thought of you when I pulled out my pearwood vapman yesterday.

 

[vapman]

I would not oil it. If you do, you have to look up which you can use - there is a chance the heat will sweat it out and vaporize in the pan. René and new guys use lineseed oil if I remember correctly. I don't think it's required to re-oil the classic and the one basic that I waxed I completely fucked up. The middle piece will build up residue over time. If you want to clean the inside, I prefer to use a brush with high percentage ethanol. It evaporates completely, I don't like the idea of putting ISO on wood...

You got it man, thank you so much!

A few days ago I dug out my old vapman for revisiting and fell fully in love with it again.
There is something incomparably satisfying about the quality of the hits, the flavor, and the full extraction without combustion.
I notice that the ABV I'm producing is much darker, almost burnt but not.
And like the MFLB, each hit is an accomplishment, and that's satisfying also.
However I find the hits from the vapman much more tasty and agreeable.
When available, I'm looking forward to buying a Station.

But I have a small issue. The mouthpiece is not at all removable, it's feels like glue and I'd like to give it a cleaning.
Does anyone have a suggestion how to loosen it for removal?
Thanks very much.

Thank you so much for the kind words!

It should pop out somehow, getting it warm should definitely help... make shure to only pull while the middlesection is off the heart piece.

warm regards !

Hi Guys!
We have decided to reactivate the fuckcumbustion discount code: For all members a discount code of 10% because you really are the best and without you, the vapman would probably not even exist.

Thanks to all of you! We wish you only the best.

warm regards
Michael & David

Discount code is: thanksfuckcombustion

 

[Grass Yes]

Vapman have announced a limited edition Apple wood Vapman... and by limited I mean limited!

Only 30 units will be available.

No price, or release date has been given.

I don't have a pure yet, only classics, I might try to snag one in any case.

 

[Bolano]

Vapman have announced a limited edition Apple wood Vapman... and by limited I mean limited!

Only 30 units will be available.

No price, or release date has been given.

This is great news. I love the different variations in the type of wood used for the vapman.

On a related note I've been toying for a while with the idea of staining one of my vapman. I have one of the old Pear tree basic/pure vapman lying around that I rarely used and decided to give it a go.

There are a couple of natural non toxic wood stain that you can make yourself such as beetroot and turmeric. I've read that the sugar in bootroot would likely cause the wood to rot so I've delved into using turmeric. It's non toxic and stains nicely. Interestingly, on the research rabbit hole I went down, I found a science paper on carbon in turmeric and it's effects. Burning turmeric and inhaling the smoke is commonly used in India to relieve nose and throat congestion so I was confident it would still allow my vapman to be functional.

I made a mix of turmeric to water in the ratio 1:2. Heated up this made a nice paste. I took the vapman apart, separated the bowl, and unscrewed all the metal parts. I tried a applying a few coats using a sponge, letting it dry for a day or two between coats. despite my best efforts this left a streaky uneven effect.

At this point I tried applying some boiled linseed oil to the top piece but it really dulled the yellow effect of the turmeric.

I tried the process again and this time I was left cautious about applying the paste. I blocked all the open holes with toothpicks and just dropped the vapman into a small pot of the paste fully covered for a minute or so. After taking it out I let it sit for 10-15 minutes before wiping off the excess paste.

I'm really happy with the result. It's difficult to get a true image of the colour but it's a very mustard yellow.

A couple of end notes; I've taken a basic apart a few times before but for some reason this one was an absolute nightmare to put back together again. If anyone does feel the need to take their basic/pure version apart I would sit the top section in place aligned with the arm springs and then adjust the bowl underneath.

In case your interested there is no smell or taste of turmeric from the vapman.

 

[Choices]

This is great news. I love the different variations in the type of wood used for the vapman.

On a related note I've been toying for a while with the idea of staining one of my vapman. I have one of the old Pear tree basic/pure vapman lying around that I rarely used and decided to give it a go.

There are a couple of natural non toxic wood stain that you can make yourself such as beetroot and turmeric. I've read that the sugar in bootroot would likely cause the wood to rot so I've delved into using turmeric. It's non toxic and stains nicely. Interestingly, on the research rabbit hole I went down, I found a science paper on carbon in turmeric and it's effects. Burning turmeric and inhaling the smoke is commonly used in India to relieve nose and throat congestion so I was confident it would still allow my vapman to be functional.

I made a mix of turmeric to water in the ratio 1:2. Heated up this made a nice paste. I took the vapman apart, separated the bowl, and unscrewed all the metal parts. I tried a applying a few coats using a sponge, letting it dry for a day or two between coats. despite my best efforts this left a streaky uneven effect.

At this point I tried applying some boiled linseed oil to the top piece but it really dulled the yellow effect of the turmeric.

I tried the process again and this time I was left cautious about applying the paste. I blocked all the open holes with toothpicks and just dropped the vapman into a small pot of the paste fully covered for a minute or so. After taking it out I let it sit for 10-15 minutes before wiping off the excess paste.

I'm really happy with the result. It's difficult to get a true image of the colour but it's a very mustard yellow.

A couple of end notes; I've taken a basic apart a few times before but for some reason this one was an absolute nightmare to put back together again. If anyone does feel the need to take their basic/pure version apart I would sit the top section in place aligned with the arm springs and then adjust the bowl underneath.

In case your interested there is no smell or taste of turmeric from the vapman.

Wow that is impressive! I’m too lazy I would likely just have bought some yellow tinted fashion glasses instead.

 

[Texus]

You got it man, thank you so much!


Thank you so much for the kind words!

It should pop out somehow, getting it warm should definitely help... make shure to only pull while the middlesection is off the heart piece.

warm regards !

Hi Guys!
We have decided to reactivate the fuckcumbustion discount code: For all members a discount code of 10% because you really are the best and without you, the vapman would probably not even exist.

Thanks to all of you! We wish you only the best.

warm regards
Michael & David

Discount code is: thanksfuckcombustion

Much appreciated around here. Y'all are butane flavor kings. And count me as another eagerly awaiting the Station's rerurn

 

[Gourmet]

I'm really happy with the result. It's difficult to get a true image of the colour but it's a very mustard yellow.

What an exciting experiment!
Thank you for sharing it with us, @Bolano .

 

[jeffp]

After playing around with the vapman repeatedly through the week, I see it as a kind of one hitter and treat it as such.
While smoking (rarely) through a glass one hitter, I'd usually get two to three good hits from a load and that's what I look for with the vapman.
Slightly underloading is better than overloading, and with that, the vapman turns out to be an especially efficient vaporizer.

i didn't think I'd happily adjust to using a flame but now i prefer it to a battery for its consistency.
Ideally two vapmans are best when not vaping solo.

 

[Bolano]

This popped up on the vapman Instagram page. A very nice looking case for your vapman

 

[Abysmal Vapor]

This popped up on the vapman Instagram page. A very nice looking case for your vapman

Looks cool,but better use natural cork. This one is agglomerated cork,which involves food safe synthetic binding agents (food safe,but smelly) and also this kind is brittle. You dont want glue in your herb. Natural corks look like that :