Hey guys so I bought a Volcano classic more than a decade ago but I never got more than a couple months use from it because it is so inefficient.
I was recently reading through Vape Critics Volcano review and he says it's one of the most efficient vaporizers along with the Plenty. Am I doing something wrong here?
I was using a vapor brothers and original SSV for better efficiency since then.
I have no idea why he would call the Volcano an efficient vape?
The simple truth is that many people use the Volcano incorrectly.
First of all people use way too much flower.
you really only need between 25-50 mg of fine ground (20-30 % thc) flower to fill a bag.
I use kitchen measuring spoons to get consistent bags. I have one called a "PINCH" (1/16 spoon) which holds 50 mg loose in the spoon.
For stronger flower (30%) I use a "Smidgen) 1/32 spoon .
So I use less when using stronger flower by 1/2.
Put a "liquid pad" on top of your fine ground flower in the filling chamber.
Not too HOT!!! Mine is set to 6.5 on the dial. My machine is 6 years old and I never turn it off.
So at 50 mg flower for a Bag of vapor that would be 20 Bags in a gram of flower. if that is not efficient I would like to know what us efficient.
70 Bags in an 1/8th.
Some people run the flower more than once. If there is still vapor in a second run then you are using too much flower.
Experiment with quality quantity and temp to see what works best for you.
You do not need to have a Bag with milk like vapor to get a great effect.
If you put some thought into it a person can dose very precisely and consistently with the Volcano.
From my perspective.
Drier flower is better.
too much flower makes it harsh
Too Much Heat makes it harsh.
Less is more.
When using a new bag the flavors is amazing. Older used bags loose this great flavor over time.
You can always Buy the XL bags and use a rubber band to make them the exact size that works best for you.
With the Volcano there are a number of variables:
Temp
quality
quantity
Balloon size
All effect the taste and effect of the flower.
Experiment
Use 30-50 mg per bag at 6/1/2 on the dial into a stock balloon to start. I will guess that you will end up enjoying your Volcano.
enjoy
Vapinmofo