Volcano

[Vitolo]

You got a real one, I believe.
Did you get an acrylic grinder also? (orange clear plastic)
The grinder that you showed is not a volcano grinder, but the seller may have switched it
out to resell the Volcano Grinders..
You may want to re-make a bag sop that you see how it is done, and will see how to get it so there is no leakage.. You took time to make a video for us... let's see a bag fill up and get used. (no need to show your face) I would like to see this leakage.
The Volcano looks like mine, and the weight that you appeared to wield it with looks appropriate.
I think that after all the hype... followed by your anticipation... you were expecting the housing that holds the bottom to bet a bit more along the feel of a Mercedes.
The Volcano is still a modern day Vape, made with modern day materials (ie: plastic)and done on assembly line, once a company becomes well known. (quality sometimes suffers when you become the "big guy".
I think the Volcano is OK, but the mouthpiece/bag assembly could have the issue.
About "stuff rattling around, kind of.. but not really" The motor is held within it's housing so that there is a small amount of suspension to eliminate brittle snapping of attached components. Same thing applies I expect to the knob.. a certain amount of play is built into the design to eliminate that same snapping that occurs when there is actual resistance from a part that has no "play".
How does it do in the medicating department?
How is the ABV?
Again.. do not worry over the things you pointed out. the only thing so far that sounds like it needs to be addressed is that bag.

 

[UncleJunior]

cool. yeah it did come with an orange grinder too. I'll try to make another video later today showing the leakage.

It medicates very well. No better than the Buddha, but the ease of use was the selling point for me. And I don't have to clean the screen after every other bowl like with the budha, which is a huge plus.

 

[hoptimum]

cool. yeah it did come with an orange grinder too. I'll try to make another video later today showing the leakage.

It medicates very well. No better than the Buddha, but the ease of use was the selling point for me. And I don't have to clean the screen after every other bowl like with the budha, which is a huge plus.

Where is the leak coming from

 

[Captain Comply]

A few things i forgot to mention in the video: the solid valve appears to leak a noticable amount of vapor when filling and when inhaled from. Volcano definitely a lot less discreet in the smell department. Am I doing something wrong?

I believe that you have received an authentic Volcano.
I would check the In side steel cylinder and spring,be sure that they are not sticking if the cylinder isn't all the way out during fill and vape you will see a leak. This usually happens to me if I haven't cleaned my Volcano I over a week. But if it's clean than it really shouldn't be doing this but check how it's sliding just to be sure.

Also make sure that the bag has been installed properly and there are no tears in the bag when you're putting it on.

A little tip for when changing your bag slide the gasket up over the new bag then put it onto the Solid valve opposed to sliding the gasket over the solid valve into bag. I hope that Made sense.

Enjoy and Congratulations on the new vaporizer! Looks tight!

 

[Vitolo]

I will confess that at first, I was taken "aback" by the ease with which you lifted the unit with one hand, and turned it over.
I realized after, that your hand is likely larger than mine, and you most likely have a better grip.

 

[Resinberg]

I was fortunate enough to be gifted an analog volcano today it came in the box with the solid valve setup

I would like to replace the bag and herb chamber or whatever else I can and just use the actual unit will the easy valve kit be everythin I need to start vaping with it I'm basically trying to replace anything I can just as a sanitary issue

What do I need to get this volcano working any help would be appreciated as I'm out right now posting on my cell phone woul like to pick this up on the way home

 

[Vitolo]

The EZ valve starter kit would be great!
You would get the EZ valve.. and 5 bags (5 will last a while!)
EZ valve is nice.
EZ Valave.. and bag.
Nothing else needed.

P.S.---->
CONGRATS!!!
Nice find!

 

[UncleJunior]

The leak comes here

sorry you can't see much in the video, but there's actually a lot of vapor leaking I'm noticing when it's dark and I have a flash light.

i remade the bag twice, it seems ok when fully filled. Even when I squeeze the closed bag, it doesn't really leak. But when it's filling or when I'm hitting it, I can see a lot of visible leakage. You can see it at about 0:21.

 

[hoptimum]

The leak comes here

sorry you can't see much in the video, but there's actually a lot of vapor leaking I'm noticing when it's dark and I have a flash light.

i remade the bag twice, it seems ok when fully filled. Even when I squeeze the closed bag, it doesn't really leak. But when it's filling or when I'm hitting it, I can see a lot of visible leakage. You can see it at about 0:21.

there's a little plunger with a screen that fits inside the solid valve as the bag is being filled. When the plunger is extended the screen should be sitting right on top of the herb on the larger screen. Is that all inside there OK? I had some problems with that using the solid valve after the easy valve.

 

[Vitolo]

EZ valve is decidedly that... EZ

 

[Resinberg]

I ended up getting the solid valve kit from my LHS because they didn't have any EZ valves in stock and he talked me into it I got it for 100 dollars out the door got home loaded it all up and it works perfect so I cant complain I figure I will get the easy valve online alittle down the road I have never used a volcano until today and like I said it was a gift to me so I figure 100 bucks for a brand new volcano is a steal I guess he used it 6 times and I believe it it was in the box with papers and grinder so im pretty excited to try this thing out

is it ok too leave my volcano on basically all day (I vape all day) for example with my lsv I turn it on in the morning and I only really turn it off when I sleep or leave the house can I do this or not suggested ?

 

[Vitolo]

It will shut itself off in an hour.

 

[btka]

It will shut itself off in an hour.

the volcano classic?

 

[Roger D]

the volcano classic?

Only the digital have the auto shut down. I have been using my classic turned on 24/7 for years without a problem.

Personally I have two solid valve sets and I like them better than the EZ. The minor leaks you report are part of the design, the EZ don't do better for this, even their valve is leaky.

 

[Vitolo]

Perhaps I did misunderstand.
I thought that the heat on 24/7 was what was meant here.
I have had my Volcano on 24/7 for years also....
Only the heater shuts off.
The auto shut-off I spoke of was for the heater on the Digi model
Digit
The Volcano Digit features a bright, easy-to-view, digital temperature display. Simple temperature control buttons adjust your Volcano from 104°F – 446°F (40°C – 230°C). The Digit’s automatic shutoff timer turns off your unit after 30 minutes of nonuse, helping to preserve the Volcano’s heating element and conserve energy.

Classic
The Volcano Classic functions identically to the Volcano Digit, but utilizes an analog temperature control dial that is fully adjustable from 266°F – 446°F (130°C – 230°C). The Classic lacks an automatic shutoff timer, but its quality of craftsmanship is equal to its sister, the Volcano Digit.

 

[UncleJunior]

wait so you guys are saying the volcano just leaks? Solid or easy valve, they both leak?

It only looks like minor leak if you're not really paying attention to it. But if you're in a dark room, and you use a flash light.. There's two steady, thick streams of vapor bellowing out of each slit in the valve.

For every 5 full bags, it seems like there's an additional bag just being released into the air. Needless to say, this is quite vexing.

there's a little plunger with a screen that fits inside the solid valve as the bag is being filled. When the plunger is extended the screen should be sitting right on top of the herb on the larger screen. Is that all inside there OK? I had some problems with that using the solid valve after the easy valve.

the plunger appears to be fine, it goes all the way down. Theres a little bolt on the bottom that stops the screen itself from directly laying on top of the herb though.

 

[btka]

wait so you guys are saying the volcano just leaks? Solid or easy valve, they both leak?

It only looks like minor leak if you're not really paying attention to it. But if you're in a dark room, and you use a flash light.. There's two steady, thick streams of vapor bellowing out of each slit in the valve.

For every 5 full bags, it seems like there's an additional bag just being released into the air. Needless to say, this is quite vexing.

i have the ez valve... i didn t recognized leaking...

 

[hoptimum]

wait so you guys are saying the volcano just leaks? Solid or easy valve, they both leak?

It only looks like minor leak if you're not really paying attention to it. But if you're in a dark room, and you use a flash light.. There's two steady, thick streams of vapor bellowing out of each slit in the valve.

For every 5 full bags, it seems like there's an additional bag just being released into the air. Needless to say, this is quite vexing.

I use the Ez valve and to my knowledge it does not leak at all, except maybe for a second when i transfer from heating chamber to valve, and even then the valve seals immediately. I didnt notice any leaking when I used the solid, either

 

[Vitolo]

My EZ valve does not leak at all.
When my bags approach old age, they begin to show wisps here and there.

wait so you guys are saying the volcano just leaks? Solid or easy valve, they both leak?

No.
Not saying that
I said I suspect the bag/mouthpiece assembly.
While I saw some seepage of vapor, I did not see what could amount to a bag every 5 of waste.
I hear you.
You do not like waste.
I can not explore.. as I gave my Solid Valve set away.
you may be missing an Oring somewhere.
I surely wish I could pop over and see this thing!

 

[Resinberg]

iv had the volcano for a couple days pretty easy to use working very well im sure I will have hundreds of questions as time goes on

one thing I am curious about is the control light turning on
I believe I have learned the control light toggling on and off is the unit reheating itself
so is it safe to flip air and fill a bag I try not to but frequently I set my chamber on the volcano and it flashes right as I go to flip the air switch
it will also turn on during a bag filling

I just don't want to stress the volcano if its trying to reheat itself and I am forcing the exact opposite cooling it with the fan on

 

[SamuraiSam]

The leak comes here

sorry you can't see much in the video, but there's actually a lot of vapor leaking I'm noticing when it's dark and I have a flash light.

i remade the bag twice, it seems ok when fully filled. Even when I squeeze the closed bag, it doesn't really leak. But when it's filling or when I'm hitting it, I can see a lot of visible leakage. You can see it at about 0:21.

Leaking at the bag seal here has a few possibilities. 99% of the time it's uneven folding of the bag around the o ring and under the retaining ring. IF you just scrunch up 4 or 5 layers here it's going to leak. You have to take a few minutes and carefully and evenly fold the bag over itself . I do this by getting it close, leaving the retaining ring about 2 notches loose, then filling the bag with an empty chamber and making sure everything's even and the bag points straight up. Then click the retaining ring all the way tight.

Other possibilities are, the o ring that you fold the bag over is worn out, or the valve is dirty and needs a cleaning. There shouldn't be any leaks here, until the bag is so full that the pressure of the vapor has no where to go but to break the seal on the o-ring the chamber sits on and the whole thing slightly lifts off the Volcano like a hovercraft.

 

[SamuraiSam]

iv had the volcano for a couple days pretty easy to use working very well im sure I will have hundreds of questions as time goes on

one thing I am curious about is the control light turning on
I believe I have learned the control light toggling on and off is the unit reheating itself
so is it safe to flip air and fill a bag I try not to but frequently I set my chamber on the volcano and it flashes right as I go to flip the air switch
it will also turn on during a bag filling

I just don't want to stress the volcano if its trying to reheat itself and I am forcing the exact opposite cooling it with the fan on

You are correct that the control light is letting you know what the heater is doing
You are incorrect that it is "stressing" the volcano by being on during filling. It should be on during most of the time the bag is filling- that's a properly functioning vape. The light is on the whole time the unit heats up from power on, to operating temperature, and then it will only intermittently come on to maintain temperature. When you turn on the air, the air going past the heater cools the heater down, so it will be active most of the time the air is pumping.

 

[Resinberg]

There shouldn't be any leaks here, until the bag is so full that the pressure of the vapor has no where to go but to break the seal on the o-ring the chamber sits on and the whole thing slightly lifts off the Volcano like a hovercraft.

my brand new bag out of the box leaked from the very first use basically when I snap the chamber off to snap the mouthpiece in it leaks or sometimes even when its just filling its a tiny bit and im not worried about it but maybe I can try to adjust the bag alittle but like I said its brand new : / thanks for the tips

 

[hoptimum]

my brand new bag out of the box leaked from the very first use basically when I snap the chamber off to snap the mouthpiece in it leaks or sometimes even when its just filling its a tiny bit and im not worried about it but maybe I can try to adjust the bag alittle but like I said its brand new : / thanks for the tips

where is the leak?

 

[Resinberg]

Just like shown in the picture from the black plastic that you clip the chamber or the mouthpiece into specifically where you pinch the two plastic prongs @hoptimum