bardad
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no photo?
Venty by Storz & Bickel
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ChooChooCharlie
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Let's be careful out there...
Edit: BTW that's called an "Ifixit Jimmy" tool, on amazon for $8
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Umm...yea. I read the instructions. I also saw the video about changing the oven filter. Not what I was after. Videos for a product like this seem necessary, not just -- a plus. Obviously, I figured it out. It would be better to see how it's done in a short video though. That's all I'm sayingI understand videos are usually better, but
Instructions are in the manual...
And in the FAQ's on this page,
VENTY Support – STORZ & BICKEL
STORZ & BICKEL leads the vaporization market in innovation with CRAFTY, MIGHTY, PLENTY, VOLCANO and more. Visit the site to learn, buy and get support.www.storz-bickel.com
justcametomind
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double post sorry
jdjdjdjdj
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I am probably going to have to get that tool they are using.
Would rubber work quite well with prying it out without damaging the insides? My main concern is scratching the oven or ceramic.
Thanks so much with the video, helps to know the motion a little bit more and what I am aiming for. The little plastic prodders they gave us basically just turned the mesh into a grater and the plastic into cheese.
We'll get there, next time though, that little thing is staying put!
MonkeyTime
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Where did the micro plastics come from? Were you scraping parts?
jdjdjdjdj
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Was trying to work on pulling the mesh out with the little plastic prodder that comes with. Mine was pretty immovable so any attempt without something solid like metal would roll over and scrape the plastic off into the mesh.
Realised my idiocy just a little too late unfortunately.
MonkeyTime
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You were working!
RustyOldNail
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Like I said originally, you need a metal tool, the one in the video looks like a metal “spooger”, with a fairly DULL edge…..
Glad the crisis is over!
Glad the crisis is over!
vapviking
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jdjdjdjdj
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Great...I am a working professional among other things...so I missed this. you're so helpful! Thanks!
666Honeybadger
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I was reading the beginnings of the TM thread and there's complaints at first because the cooling unit was found to be "hard to disassemble". Now you should know that the TM cooling unit is litterally two SS parts that screw apart, with some SS nuts and washers inside and two o-rings. It takes like a full seven seconds to disassemble AND reassemble.... Cleaning is a breeze.
I really don't want to be a hater but this right here is the definition of "hard to disassemble" in my eyes tbh.
So many (tiny, plastic) parts (it's like German Lego) and rings?? Two tools are needed?
That seems a lot of fiddling and a lot of work to be left with a bunch of parts that still are pretty hard to fully clean (with all the 'nooks and crannies'), no? Or am i missing some advantage here?
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RustyOldNail
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I was reading the beginnings of the TM thread and there's complaints at first because the cooling unit was found to be "hard to disassemble". Now you should know that the TM cooling unit is litterally two SS parts that screw apart, with some SS nuts and washers inside and two o-rings. It takes like a full seven seconds to disassemble AND reassemble.... Cleaning is a breeze.
I really don't want to be a hater but this right here is the definition of "hard to disassemble" in my eyes tbh.
So many (tiny, plastic) parts (it's like German Lego) and rings?? Two tools are needed?
That seems a lot of fiddling and a lot of work to be left with a bunch of parts that still are pretty hard to fully clean (with all the 'nooks and crannies'), no? Or am i missing some advantage here?
I think you are missing that this video tutorial is a COMPLETE breakdown and cleaning, supplied so customers understand the parts and how they go together. Not just for cleaning, but parts replacement by the end user, etc.
I assume you don’t own one?
Regardless, I rarely if ever need to do a complete parts soaking. While the video is useful and serves its purpose, I have taken mine apart to learn, but not soak. Cleaning the CU is dead simple, takes me 5 minutes with some ethanol and Qtips. In fact, it’s one of the easier devices to keep in clean condition then most of my other devices. Of course, if one is lazy, and doesn’t bother with basic cleaning, like every other device, cleaning becomes more time consuming.
Hope that helps you….
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The CU is definitely a bit of a pain to deal with. It's tedious to take apart and reassemble. The actual cleaning is not bad if you stay on top of it, just iso soak for 20-30 mins and rinse. I swab the bowl with an iso q-tip while I'm soaking the CU, but otherwise I'm just brushing it out immediately after each bowl.
Other than that, I don't really have any complaints with the Venty and it has become my new driver.
Other than that, I don't really have any complaints with the Venty and it has become my new driver.
I am really puzzled as to why anyone would need to remove the Venty heater screen with so little usage?I am probably going to have to get that tool they are using.
Would rubber work quite well with prying it out without damaging the insides? My main concern is scratching the oven or ceramic.
Thanks so much with the video, helps to know the motion a little bit more and what I am aiming for. The little plastic prodders they gave us basically just turned the mesh into a grater and the plastic into cheese.
We'll get there, next time though, that little thing is staying put!
Such patience , I think S&B will make another boatload of ca$h on the sales of extra CU's . Hey vapviking, thank you . Love the sound of that rain !
jdjdjdjdj
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Mentioned earlier up in the thread. It got quite ganky and nasty with the mesh. Not sure if I got some moisture in there or whatever.
I've used my Crafty+ way more and that is yet to brown on the heater screen. Genuinely was just looking for support.
Finally got it out, took quite a lot of tugging and yeah, really was not an easy job.
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SolidAirrr
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Have I missed it or has really none of the early adopters opened up their bricked Venty and posted some pictures?
Btw, can you screw on that cooling unit both ways, facing left/right?
Btw, can you screw on that cooling unit both ways, facing left/right?
RustyOldNail
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LITTLE COMFORT MOD:
Some members here may be familiar with my device preferences over the years. As a fan of “miniaturization”, I have usually sought out the smallest devices. I bought the Venty, mostly because of the latest 130w. heater technology, and adjustable airflow, which all the reviews confirmed. I wasn’t sure if I would like a LARGER device, and I never liked using my Mighty, because of how it felt to hold in the hand. Perhaps, as most of my vape devices are so small, I SURPRISED myself, in that I really LIKE how the Venty feels in use, in my hand. Like picking up a small “power tool”. I actually like it!
One tiny issue I didn’t like, is the SHARP EDGE around the bottom of the CU=COOLING UNIT. I figure S&B went with the design choice of matching the FIN LINES of the body, or didn’t want to add an additional process in the manufacturing process, so they didn’t SMOOTH the bottom CU EDGES. I can FEEL these sharp edges while holding it. Nothing major, just a bit off…..
So, no big deal to do a LITTLE COMFORT MOD:
Starting with 220A, then 400A EMORY PAPER, I sanded down the CU BOTTOM EDGES. Using the coarse Emory then the finer one, at a 45 degree angle. Took a few minutes, no visible difference when done. But much BETTER feel in my hand now.
Just thought I’d share this, in case this bothered anyone, like me!
Some members here may be familiar with my device preferences over the years. As a fan of “miniaturization”, I have usually sought out the smallest devices. I bought the Venty, mostly because of the latest 130w. heater technology, and adjustable airflow, which all the reviews confirmed. I wasn’t sure if I would like a LARGER device, and I never liked using my Mighty, because of how it felt to hold in the hand. Perhaps, as most of my vape devices are so small, I SURPRISED myself, in that I really LIKE how the Venty feels in use, in my hand. Like picking up a small “power tool”. I actually like it!
One tiny issue I didn’t like, is the SHARP EDGE around the bottom of the CU=COOLING UNIT. I figure S&B went with the design choice of matching the FIN LINES of the body, or didn’t want to add an additional process in the manufacturing process, so they didn’t SMOOTH the bottom CU EDGES. I can FEEL these sharp edges while holding it. Nothing major, just a bit off…..
So, no big deal to do a LITTLE COMFORT MOD:
Starting with 220A, then 400A EMORY PAPER, I sanded down the CU BOTTOM EDGES. Using the coarse Emory then the finer one, at a 45 degree angle. Took a few minutes, no visible difference when done. But much BETTER feel in my hand now.
Just thought I’d share this, in case this bothered anyone, like me!
JoeMama
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Apparently it is, yes.
RustyOldNail
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Someone posted photos on the Reddit “Venty” sub. For whatever reason, they blurred out the markings on the batteries, which is mostly what I was interested in seeing.
SolidAirrr
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Thanks for pointing @RustyOldNail 
Those pics are not that satisfying.
Next to the batteries I was interested in seeing how the housing comes apart/ is held together. Couldn't see that. OP there talks about 'screw covers'...
Initially I was curious whether a battery mod, like with the Mighty, to make them exchangeable, was possible. Seems very tight with that battery compartment in there though. A general replacement should be doable though...
One of s&b's promo photos with the plastic cover opened like a lid got me thinking and would be really neat
Those pics are not that satisfying.
Next to the batteries I was interested in seeing how the housing comes apart/ is held together. Couldn't see that. OP there talks about 'screw covers'...
Initially I was curious whether a battery mod, like with the Mighty, to make them exchangeable, was possible. Seems very tight with that battery compartment in there though. A general replacement should be doable though...
One of s&b's promo photos with the plastic cover opened like a lid got me thinking and would be really neat
RustyOldNail
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Thanks for pointing @RustyOldNail
Those pics are not that satisfying.
Next to the batteries I was interested in seeing how the housing comes apart/ is held together. Couldn't see that. OP there talks about 'screw covers'...
Initially I was curious whether a battery mod, like with the Mighty, to make them exchangeable, was possible. Seems very tight with that battery compartment in there though. A general replacement should be doable though...
One of s&b's promo photos with the plastic cover opened like a lid got me thinking and would be really neat
Most devices with non replaceable 18650 lithium batteries, have metal tab connections WELDED to the battery terminals, this is so there are no connection issues, that occasionally happen with all the different types of spring and metal tabs used on devices with removable batteries. I’ve never tried removing the welded on metal tabs, my understanding is with the proper equipment, like high heat torches, it’s possible, but can also be dangerous and heating up the battery’s while doing it that way, is obviously not good for the batteries. I assume one could possibly GRIND these tabs off, but since I have plenty of quality Molicel 18650’s I’m not going to waste my time bothering.
The “screw covers”, are probably the 4 orange tabs, located on the top of the main unit, next to the bowl.
Pukka
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I've deleted the tab back in the days of 12th scale electric carpet racing (every milligram helps). Yes, I'm an idiot and nobody should do as I do. It can be really unsafe. However, if you're desperate enough, too poor to spend 5usd on a Molicel and stupid like me the spot weld just peels off.