Vaporbrothers Vaporizer

[sydnee]

I rinse everything with water after an ISO bath. Don't know what to tell you, if you're a germaphobe however. Get 91%, less water volume, so it will evaporate easier/faster.

I pulled everything out of the box, hooked it up and started vaping.

But, I'm a firm believer in and preach the 10-second rule (if food hits the ground and you grab it within 10 seconds, its still good to eat. M&Ms are an exception, because of the hard candy shell, long as its not cracked, its subjective).

Thanks for the advice, BDV. I tried rinsing the whip several times with really hot water. However, I still get the unpleasant "essence" of ISO when I inhale thru it. I just broke down and ordered a whole new whip set from VBs. I wish that I had never done the ISO rinse, but that's what I was told to do by a VBs employee when I called and asked how to clean the whip. Should have just used some hot, soapy water I guess. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20, right?

 

[mscm888]

I own 2 VB Hands Free EZ-Change whips and I've used iso (91%) when I cleaned mine.

I would put them in a zip-lock bag with iso and salt. Shake the bag vigorously and let soak a while then shake again. That usually cleaned mine like new.

After I'd rinse them with hot tap water and leave to dry with a small fan blowing on them for about an hour.

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

I haven't got to the point of needing to clean my whip. Plus, I'm notorious for nasty whips. You should see the silicone one I use for my MFLB whips. LOL!

 

[vaporbrothers]

I got my Vapor Brothers hands free unit yesterday and, being the germaphobe that I am, had to rinse and clean the whip with some ISO before using it. I did that thurs afternoon. It's now late friday night and there are still ISO droplets in the whip. At first I thought it was just condensations, but when I tried to suck up some herb into the bowl, I got a super nasty hit of full-on rubbing alcohol into my mouth and lungs. Bad times.

So my questions is, is there any way to get that ISO out of the tubing? I would have thought it should be dry by now. Maybe the fact that I used ISO that's only 70% has something to do with it? Idk...

Anyway, I'm dying to use my new vape, but not at the risk on inhaling rubbing alcohol into my body.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Sydnee!!! That's a classic example of germaphobes getting harmed by their own germaphobia! my spell check SO wants to change that term to semaphores so I'll let it have it's way for once. OK sorry, actually we like to be clean and sterile also so we've also witnessed the amazing amounts of effort it takes to dry out the inside of a tube. Iso 70%... 90%, similar deal. I blow air through with a compressor to dry the tube. If you have a fan blowing at it, that's not really enough pressure to push air through the tube. I don't recommend using the sun, or an oven or anything that raises the temperature of the plastic above what it would experience during vaporizing. Howabout rinsing with clean water after the ISO? Your taking a hit will dry it out.

 

[vaporbrothers]

Thanks for the advice, BDV. I tried rinsing the whip several times with really hot water. However, I still get the unpleasant "essence" of ISO when I inhale thru it. I just broke down and ordered a whole new whip set from VBs. I wish that I had never done the ISO rinse, but that's what I was told to do by a VBs employee when I called and asked how to clean the whip. Should have just used some hot, soapy water I guess. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20, right?

Oh, now that I read this I'm sorry you went through that. We're discussing better ways to clean the hose at our next customer service meet. Next time mssg me or (for faster service) get a new hose from our website. They're really inexpensive compared to a whole whip. if you message me your address i'll just send you one i have on my desk right here. (it might have the dander of cats all over, otherwise completely clean, and free) Good luck, and thanks for letting us know.

~Linus V.

 

[sydnee]

Got the new whip I ordered. Thanks to VBs for the fast turnaround time from order to arrival. Now I finally get to try out my VBs vaporizer tonight (after I clean the new whip with warm, soapy water, of course ).

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

I found the VB excels at just kicking back. It also makes a good party vape. If you're using glass with it, you won't have to break the bank to smooth the vapor, it is VERY pleasant straight out of the whip. I got the little Mini Hydrator with it and its smooth. Though, sorry VB... my mini SSFG beaker and inline, is DIVINE with the VB. Take a pull, set it to the side. Minute or so later, pick it back up and from that point on, you get whatever kind of hit you want. Thick and filthy, or wispy and light. Its all there. I just love being able to put it off to the side and granted... my load will continue to degrade, exposed to the heat... but, in the time it takes to vape it? Naw. So you can afford to take your time. Just start pulling on it again.

I thought it was broken the first time, but I told myself... give it a second and then BAM, nice thick taste of vapor.

I really do love my VB.

 

[sydnee]

Yes, I fell in love with mine last night too. Until now, I had only ever vaped with the MFLB. I was actually worried that I wouldn't like the LB anymore after using the VB, but honestly, I like them both for different reasons. I have the house to myself tonight so I can't wait to get home from work and kick back with my new toy.

Quick question: what do I need to use my SSFG beaker with my VB? Is there a special adapter or something? I have the WPA for the LB and I love it. Now I'm interested in introducing my beaker to my VB.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

All you need is a whip adapter with a male 14mm or 18mm to fit your downstem. Then remove the whip and replace with the adapter... good to go. Though, I notice the VB really is one of those vapes, that doesn't need water. It hits SO smooth.

I'm just one, that I like using glass, whenever I medicate. Its just part of the ritual for me.

But you can pick up the adapter for $10-15. I believe VB sells them to.

As for losing interest in your MFLB. I find it helps me, switching it up, once in a while. I'm using my MFLB today, as a matter of fact, instead of the HI or VB and I'm nicely medicated right now. Took a little bit more to get me there, but that's the nature of the different vapes. I'm exposing a LOT more surface material to heat, with the MFLB. But, its still delivering what I need.

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

Got a real nice top shelf, Indica in the VB right now. First time I've tried it with my Saxo. I really like the SSFG for VB duty, but I think I'm going to switch it up for a while. Saxo is pulling thick clouds off the VB. This might get to be a habit.

As usual, just a real kick back, no hurry vape session. No screwing around... just grab and pull.

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

Look at that PERFECT roast.

 

[sydnee]

Hey , guys,

Where does the line on your dial sit when it's in the off position? Mine is at about 5 o'clock when it's off.

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

Never paid that close attention. It points down, about 530 - 600.

It makes a loud, distinctive click, when I turn it off/on. All I care about.

 

[vaporbrothers]

5 is right for OFF. 6 is the first click ON. it goes to about 1/2 power right away which is perfect for the aromabowl. 3 o'clock should be the max. btw if the knob gets pulled off or something you can put it back on at the same position.

 

[sydnee]

So is mine too high/hot at 12 o'clock? It doesn't seem to be but if you guys think that's crazy, let me know.

Another question: I saw this YouTube video of this guy using a VB's and he said in the video that you can leave the wand on the heating element and go about your day, coming back to the vape to draw on it whenever. He said that a minimal about of product it lost. Is this true? I'll try to find the video if I can and add it here later.

Thanks!

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

So is mine too high/hot at 12 o'clock? It doesn't seem to be but if you guys think that's crazy, let me know.

Another question: I saw this YouTube video of this guy using a VB's and he said in the video that you can leave the wand on the heating element and go about your day, coming back to the vape to draw on it whenever. He said that a minimal about of product it lost. Is this true? I'll try to find the video if I can and add it here later.

Thanks!

I suppose you could run at 12... but, wow!

Now I get your signature.

Of course, I'm a VB nOOb.... but what I do and what works for me, is turn it to the 12 o'clock position, for however long it takes me to get my stuff together (glass, herb, etc). By the time, I'm settled... I drop it down to probably around 930 - 10'ish, to start. Then bump it up maybe 1000 - 1030, for the rest. I won't go as high as 12, unless I'm trying to squeeze out the last bit.

As for the video, I can believe it. I'm not that extreme, going about my day. But, yeah... I've let it sit for quite some time, without hitting it. Pick up my piece, start a good, steady draw and within about 5 seconds the vapor will start to flow, pretty thick. When its sitting/static, there isn't any airflow around the herb... so it won't cache/roast the load. I don't know about going an entire day... I think it would dry it out too much and then its hard to keep seated, unless you pack. I hate packing.

Didn't know you weren't getting to enjoy your VB like that. Though, I only discovered it, by dumb luck. Loaded up with a tasty Indica and I just kind of slowed down, to the point I wasn't hitting it that often. Probably milked that one for at least an hour.

 

[sydnee]

I think I just combusted (or started to). I had the dial set at about 10 o'clock and I was drawing and I swear I saw fire near the heating element. Anyone ever do/see something similar?

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

Probably just some herb that fell down near the element. I raise the back end of mine up. Its still tilted, just not enough that it won't fall any further than the lip on the element.

 

[Agent S.S. Sands]

A VB user since 2000, I started using the Clear Precision Hydrator right after they introduced it.

I have never returned to "dry" operations of my VB. I believe this is the perfect size hydrator for a VB. My son in law (also a confirmed VB user) tried a larger beaker style, but went back to a smaller unit similar to mine. The air flow and vapor volume are optimal with this size.

 

[biojuggernaut]

Something is ratteling inside my VB any idea what it could be??

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

Yeah, the heating element. Quit shaking it.

 

[Willuminati]

that was great BDV

 

[sydnee]

So, I notice that my VB does a great job for the first few pulls, then it just seems to stop hitting. By that I mean that I go from getting huge, beautiful clouds to nothing and the load is still green. I tried turning up the heat from the 9 o'clock position to the 10 or 11 o'clock position, but it just won't hit. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Edited to add that this seems to happen after I dump the load out and grind it up a little more with my mortar & pestle.

 

[BigDaddyVapor]

By grinding it more, you're compacting it and increasing the distance of the heat source. You're turning the heat up, but you've also removed the air space the heat had, to move around the herb and vape it. I just do a stir. Sometimes I don't even do a dump. Just keep stirring from the bottom up.

I turn the heat up, a little after the 2ND pull and then once I'm caching out the rest of the load.

Oh yeah. I start out around 10 and finish about 12.

 

[vaporbrothers]

By grinding it more, you're compacting it and increasing the distance of the heat source. You're turning the heat up, but you've also removed the air space the heat had, to move around the herb and vape it. I just do a stir. Sometimes I don't even do a dump. Just keep stirring from the bottom up.

I turn the heat up, a little after the 2ND pull and then once I'm caching out the rest of the load.

Oh yeah. I start out around 10 and finish about 12.

I hope that advice helps! Personally, I stir or dump out& regrind if I want fresh go around on an old bowl. Regardless, it shouldn't quit on you. Usually I find it's the material you're vaping that is going dry too fast. If it stayed the color green but ended up dry to touch that might be what happened. It might be that another material that's been properly grown & cured will give bountiful hits that go forever.

Or maybe your bowl wasn't packed enough to cover the screen fully? Our old school metal screened whips are much smaller than knockoffs but still are kinda big for efficient personal use. Both our "mini whip" and our newer "EZ Change Whip" have less capacity and run longer with less herbs.

On the other hand, if you're packing too much material the airflow is restricted and vaporizing doesn't work so well.

One more thing. Turning the temp up does get more out of the herbs, but also shortens the life of the bowl. Try again, packing different amounts to experiment and draw steadily.