Greetings, y'all. I have prowled around here every so often before, but decided it was time to finally create an account. I used to use just edibles, primarily FECO in an empty capsule but also the occasional option like gummies, lollipops, even homemade medicated fruit preserves. I have tried smoking just a couple times and don't really care for it, I only tried because several years ago I was in chemo and the tiny doses of FECO I was using wasn't quite enough to stave off the nausea on some days. At that point I only had access to a very limited supply of the oil and had to make sure it lasted through my treatments.
In 2013-14 I did the gram-per-day protocol and it worked great for me, really brought down my cancer numbers. Unfortunately, I was only able to use it while we were on an extended trip to a legal state and I eventually had to return home where it was not yet legal and my numbers eventually rose again, but I'm still in the fight. Now it is legal here and I have a small indoor grow. A few years ago I started vaping with a Davinci IQ2 which I loved...at first. Hey, I hadn't experienced any other vapes. It's OK, but more of a sipper than a ripper. When I had to send it in for the second time for warranty work (that was a headache, nuf said) I needed something to get by and found a 2021 Dynavap at a local head shop. That was OK, but I wasn't a fan of using the torch and decided that rather than put money into an induction heater that I should just get a desktop unit since I don't have much need for a portable and if I ever do, that base is already covered with the gear I already own.
Earlier this year I started reading about ball vapes, but didn't like the hot exposed metal. We have cats, I'm clumsy and even more so when I'm buzzed, you get the idea. So I looked at a few options, but quickly focused in on the Vapor Brothers VB-1.5. I finally got one about a month ago and I'm thrilled with this little box, it's going to have a place here at my side for years to come.
I've also been wanting to eventually produce my own FECO, but my grow space is tiny and I'm still pretty much a rookie at growing. Right now I have two small plants that I'll cut within a few days, and just started more seeds for the next round. But when I eventually get enough flower to produce enough oil for another full round, I'll be ready. I just ordered a Pot by Noids and it should arrive by early next week. I know that's not really necessary to make FECO, but I'd rather keep it simple and it's the only affordable unit I've seen to practically automate FECO production.
I enjoyed hearing about your journey. Peace. 