Wow….
Probably, you made some research about the subject, so maybe you can share your conclusions.
Cause, I just googled it little bit. And it looks that, basically wood - any kind of wood - is very problematic material for vaporisers - all type of wood contain tannins (dark coloured more, bright coloured - less), and “Tannic acid is moderately toxic by the inhalation”.
So, everyday use, during the years of, let’s start count: vapmans, sticky-bricks, tinymights etc, etc - it’s not exactly healthy way to vape?
Please, tell me, I’m wrong.
Just a little reminder from the rules :
- If you have a question or comment regarding material safety, post it in General Discussion. Do not post it in a model thread.
But anyway, the Vapman thread always been open to these discussions. (About the gold plated copper pan, essences of wood, mica dust, etc... Use the search function if you don't want to read through all the thread.)
The effects of tannins in vaporization could be a topic on itself but you can also discuss it in
the wooden vaporizer thread if you want more input from experienced wood vaporists.
From the vaporizers you cite above, I don't think the TM have wood in the vapor path nor in the air path.
Tannins also have a lot of beneficial properties. But if you're really concerned about the harm they can do, a deep acetone soak of your vapman middle section will take all the tannins off the wood. Don't forget to wax the wood back after the soak.
I think that we're vaping tanins from the flowers we put in our vaporizers anyway.
But I was thinking, that this kind of problem it’s opportunity for improvement.
For example - using non-toxic low-thermal-conductivity ceramics instead of wood. Or something else. I’m not specialist
I think it's the idea behind the stainless steel vapor path of the Vapman 2.0.
I was curious how is vapman for hash and dabs?
@T9R have been faster than me but here are a few threads you might consider reading :
Best ways to vape hash
Vaporizer for bubble hash
Vaping temple ball hash
Also use the search function on this thread with the word "hash", you'll find a lot of useful informations
Repost from a few pages back :
Hey! Help me choose a grinder that works best for the Vapman. I have been using a medtainer for years, mostly from ignorance and laziness, and finally have decided to buy something proper and hopefully stainless steel. Any thoughts? Current #1 for me is the OMD Aroma-3, but it's slightly out of my price range...
Extra fine grind is probably what works the best with the Vapman. IMHO, the MFLB finishing grinder deliver the perfect consistency for the vapman. It's made of wood and stainless steel though, not all SS.
I would consider a grinder that can produce a very fine grind or a 2-pieces grinder (you can keep grinding down to the consistency you want). For the same result, you can use 3-pieces grinders upside down but the aroma 3 is not suited for that : material will escape from the bearing.