Discontinued VRIPtech Heating Wand

THC

THC

Daft Vapour
As you were talkin about cutom rigs I thought you might like these
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THC,
HerbalSquirrel

HerbalSquirrel

IckyStickyStuff
Hi guys!

I finally got my vhw - and i'm having a hard time. So I was hoping from some help from you.
I've been reading around as well but it confused me even more...

*Got mine yesterday - Hurray*
My problem is I'm not really getting vapor - i've tested if the thing seals - which it does pretty well.
I have a vcb +14" gong + VHW. I might have turned it to the wrong way the first time - which I hope i didn't because I am afraid it might be damaged now. is it?

1. Full temp is turning the dial --- Right or Left??? - I turned it to the RIGHT because it seems to get very hot that way.
2. Is the light supposed to go off when it has reached temperature or is it just an indication that the VHW is switched on? Mine doesn't switch off...
3. Do you have to put the vhw back into the mug or stand after you draw from it a couple of times? I assume you are sucking the hot air build up through the wand - into the bowl etc. So logically it would require some heat up time again - to build up that heat?
4. How 'brown' does your abv get after a decent hit? - My ABV is light brown - with a tint of green. I am used to getting really brown - nearly dark ABV from my cheap vapor box. I don't want to compare them but I really get 'white' vapor from it - The vhw is supposed to deliver Blue Vapor - does this mean I was releasing a substance *forgot the name* through high temps which isn't soo good for me... meaning worse for my health than blue vape?

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Just did a break - trying the vhw out again.... I'm pretty messed up right now. :ko:
I got several really HUGE MASSIVE BLUEWISH Vapor hits - and had to stop halfway through..... lol

I tried something differently - which was entirely fill (loosely) the bowl above the rubber ring of my Gong.
I never really can estimate how much vhw needs, so before that I put enough to cover the mesh and a bit more. This is what I am used to with the iolite - but I guess I can't compare the consumption of the vhw with an Iolite.
That is why i'd like to know how efficient is the usage with a VHW?

After letting it heat up for 10 min - I got a nice seal - and took a normal hit, constantly and saw how my entire chamber was filling up with the Bluest vapor, and eventually turning into a milky blue cotton cloud!!.... And the medicating isn't harsh the first few times - this is where I really experienced the glass on glass flavor and how tasty it is.. hmm yum yum.

I'd appreciate if you could help me with my questions - because I am still unsure and would like a confirmation of some sort.

Thanx - and have a green day! :)
 
HerbalSquirrel,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
my god going to that bad boy after a Iolite careful they don't find ur THC bloated corpse lol!!!
 
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rottweiler62

Well-Known Member
Hey everyone I am new to this forum, I purchased the heat wand 2.5 months ago and I love it up until today haha , today the heat element went out, light is on but no heat at all, I sent a email to them at their info email address this is the only contact info i could find on them, other than their shipping address,
before i purchased it I read this post 1 end to the other, I konow i read about the best way to contact them.
without haveing to go back through all the pages would someone know of the best way to contact them for warranty?
Thanks
 
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MikRoOrganix

Erlhead!
HerbalSquirrel you are getting it now. Turn it all the way up (clockwise), then down just a tad (optional). Pack a nice full bowl. Pack it down a bit. It sucking is too hard, stir it and pack again not quite so tight. If the bong is big, you may want to take a pull to get it the bong filling and then another hit to fill a bit more and clear. The light will flicker on and off, on and off. You can pretty much ignore it, as long as it is glowing and has heated at least 5-6 mins. There is no 'hot air recharge time', you are pulling air past the heating element. Remember to turn the wand all the way down if you will be more than a couple minutes between hits. This is important! Do not leave it on high for a long time. Also do not leave the wand so the glass is down and the handle is up (vertical) - this is per vrip. Leave it horizontal, or vertical so the glass is up (mic stand).

Rott you may have to buy a new heating element for $30, not too bad. You can email info@vriptech.com like you did and you should get a reply shortly. Good luck. Any thoughts or advice for other owners to avoid your issue?
 
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minnesnowta

minnesnowta

Vaporist/Glass Head
It's not a big deal to leave the wand facing down. The vrip holder keeps it held like that and that's the design they are producing so there shouldn't be any problem there. I haven had any problems anyways and I've had mine for a year.
 
minnesnowta,
HerbalSquirrel

HerbalSquirrel

IckyStickyStuff
Thanx MiKro!

i'll consider turning it down for long use ! :)

-- Just another thing, so how brown does your ABV get with vhw? Is it possible to burn the herb - because i'm far from that - even when intentionally trying lol..


minnesnowta said:
It's not a big deal to leave the wand facing down. The vrip holder keeps it held like that and that's the design they are producing so there shouldn't be any problem there. I haven had any problems anyways and I've had mine for a year.
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I was concerned about that lol - because I did order the Vrip Holder and leave it vertically in there..... -
So it shouldn't be a problem in this case.

Happy vripping!
 
HerbalSquirrel,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
what do people think of the wands ability to liberate terps and flav etc, is it tasty vapour, nrl all dense vapour is blue ish if its thick enough i am not sure if i am missing something there or do they just mean the wand produces dense vapour i am thinking of getting one beginning of next month so any flavour of the vape feedbacks would be most appreciated
 
THC,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
thanks, cool yea i expect it to be clean and allot of it but can you taste the different terps like you can in a de verdamper or a herbie h2.1? or does the vapour become overpoweringly flavourful so you cant taste the different constituent terps and flavs contained as they just arrive a la train wreak?
 
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MikRoOrganix

Erlhead!
I'm no pro, of course. I also wondered about the stand from vrip. I just repeated what Vrip told me in an email. They said a coffee mug is bad because the heat builds up and can affect the glass and handle portions of the vrip. I don't have your time of experience 'Snowta (although I share your state hehe neighbor), but my heater cover already fused after three weeks or so from leaving it on high all weekend I guess. They sent me a replacement. I would recommend mic stand, it works perfect and is cheap too. Just my two cents.

The Vrip is my primary driver and it is AWESOME! I would totally recommend it, hitting the bong all day has really been able to overcome my tolerance levels, and it doesn't hurt my throat at all. I don't cough unless it's a huge rip. Which is also fun.

THC I think it is tasty for sure. You can also vape with Vrip at different temps. Start out lower for 2-3 hits and then turn it up. I have had about 5 hits now and getting blurry eyed, hands and head are tingling! Little bubblehash does wonders too
 
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Hippie Dickie

Hippie Dickie

The Herbal Cube
Manufacturer
@THC - regarding tasting the different terps ... how long does that last? just for the first hit (s?), since it is a lower vaporization temp? so, does the verdamper ramp up in temperature more slowly?

i've been thinking about using a pre-defined "temperature profile" (i.e. increase/decrease temp on a timed schedule) to allow selecting different flavors/effects from the bud.
 
Hippie Dickie,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
Hippie Dickie said:
@THC - regarding tasting the different terps ... how long does that last? just for the first hit (s?), since it is a lower vaporization temp? so, does the verdamper ramp up in temperature more slowly?

i've been thinking about using a pre-defined "temperature profile" (i.e. increase/decrease temp on a timed schedule) to allow selecting different flavors/effects from the bud.
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very good idea it would have to be very adaptable to take into account moisture type of strain part of plant quality of plant it would be an imperial nightmare but if it could be done (correctly it would be better to have no system than an oversimplified one (on it action with the bud obv not nessary have to be massively hard to operate:)) it would be very very very handy:)!
 
THC,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
stonemonkey55 said:
I keep mine three hash marks from the maximum. You should experiment yourself to see what kind of vapor you like, but I tend to inhale vapor on the lower heat spectrum. A trick I use is to blow my vapor into a white, flouracent light. This will allow you to see if you vapor has a bluish tint (low temp vape) or if it looks more white (benzene gets introduced).
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presumably u will absorb the max amount if you heat any sample for as long as possible just before the point of combustion, consumption at this point would be the strongest or do some/any chems break down?
 
THC,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
THC said:
stonemonkey55 said:
I keep mine three hash marks from the maximum. You should experiment yourself to see what kind of vapor you like, but I tend to inhale vapor on the lower heat spectrum. A trick I use is to blow my vapor into a white, flouracent light. This will allow you to see if you vapor has a bluish tint (low temp vape) or if it looks more white (benzene gets introduced).
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presumably u will absorb the max amount if you heat any sample for as long as possible just before the point of combustion, consumption at this point would be the strongest or do some/any chems break down?
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thanks bro Just wanted to make sure it wasn't to brutal on the vape:) as it goes i always cary a surefire led torch to check vapour
 
THC,
THC

THC

Daft Vapour
Hippie Dickie said:
@THC - regarding tasting the different terps ... how long does that last? just for the first hit (s?), since it is a lower vaporization temp? so, does the verdamper ramp up in temperature more slowly?

i've been thinking about using a pre-defined "temperature profile" (i.e. increase/decrease temp on a timed schedule) to allow selecting different flavors/effects from the bud.
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Well the nice thing i find about the verdamper is i am sure one of the great things about the vriptech tastes as well is the glass on glass taste umm nothing else:) terp distinction about four whiteouts (maybes 4 litres of vape of a 1 g bowl) then loads more but the terps become lest distinctive. I have also be usind it on my hurricane all glass bong with the hurricanes own 0.2g bowl and it works like a dream. The verdamps temp control is incredibly low tech, but imo cleave,r as it allows 15'c of variation and i mean variation not just +/- 15'c. If you put your hand (or a piece of card) over the silicon then if you totally close it off +15'c and obv just as with an analog control you can make the top close up slowly thus raising the temp slowly Do any of the important chems get broken down in hot vape do you know, thanks man (the TB look real cool btw) Peace

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akumanouta

Well-Known Member
Been enjoying my VHW a lot but my silicone tip at the bottom of the wand has broken. I imagine this is a common problem. What have over VHW users done about this and what options do I have?
 
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lepstadder

Well-Known Member
Been enjoying my VHW a lot but my silicone tip at the bottom of the wand has broken. I imagine this is a common problem. What have over VHW users done about this and what options do I have?
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i was wondering this as well
 
lepstadder,
stonemonkey55

stonemonkey55

Chief Vapor Officer
Manufacturer
I know that Mark has been sending people replacements if they request them. The key to longevity would be to keep the tip clean and only plug in the VHW when you are using it.
 
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MikRoOrganix

Erlhead!
Also I experimented with moving the silicon ring around and it helped shorten its lifespan.

I would also recommend people unplug the unit in between extended breaks.

I love my vhw to death, it is the best smoking tool I have ever owned. However it is still having some issues for me. Mark is awesome and Vrip tech is awesome!
 
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bonsai006

New Member
Hey, I'm new to the forum and will be ordering my heat wand next weekend and was wondering a few things. I have looked many different pictures of this heat wand and it looks about the size of a hair straightener, and seeing as I have two sisters the idea of storing it in a hair straightener case struck me like a brick. I am pretty clumsy, I don't think I'd ever break this thing by using it, but by moving it from one parents house to another, so do you think I should invest in a case like this? http://www.ghdtalk.com/images/ghd-hair-straightener/ghd-hair-straightener-6.jpg

Thanks Chris
PS. Sorry if that made no sense, I'm really baked
 
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yolky

Well-Known Member
yOyo.. Just checking back in and catching up. I was lucky and received the spring coil back in January. I think it definitely improves the efficiency of the unit... keeping the heat at a more consistent temperature perhaps.
 
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minnesnowta

minnesnowta

Vaporist/Glass Head
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I'd recomend something more like this camera case unless you got a bong at each house as well. Yes it's harder to hide but it houses everything you need in one case.

That picture makes me sad to see my roor... The kid I sold it to broke the mouthpiece and superglued it back together.
 
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bonsai006

New Member
Yeah, I have a b0ng at both houses, so the case would be a bit of a hassle to bring just the Heat Wand. I was wondering, does vriptech.com accept prepaid visa's?

Oh! And are there any hidden costs? It says $257.73 shipping included. If I put $260.00 on a card will that be enough, I live in Canada so will there be any over the boarder charges??
 
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