Zephyr Ion
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tinman said:unholy666 said:
The Wand mentioned in the *this* link will fit the ZephYr. I emailed the guy on ebaY , he told me it had an 18mm opening.
Basically any wand with a 18mm opening should work on the "Z"... Bruce correct me if I am wrong.
Very Nice...I'm going to try this. I absolutely love the Zephyr Ion, but I always wanted it to be compatible with a bong or water pipe. Now it can be!
tinman
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updated link: http://cgi.ebay.com/GLASS-VAPORIZER...103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc1086d7
I just ordered one, I will let you guys/gals know more when I know more
update: this will NOT fit the ZephYr Ion
I just ordered one, I will let you guys/gals know more when I know more
update: this will NOT fit the ZephYr Ion
Hammerzeit
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tinman said:updated link: http://cgi.ebay.com/GLASS-VAPORIZER...103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc1086d7
I just ordered one, I will let you guys/gals know more when I know more
I just did the same.
CombustionJunction
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Me tooHammerzeit said:tinman said:updated link: http://cgi.ebay.com/GLASS-VAPORIZER...103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc1086d7
I just ordered one, I will let you guys/gals know more when I know more
I just did the same.
Hey guys so I'm a zephyr ion owner and have been for the past 5 months or so now. I can't tell you i love it because I'm always looking for another vape but it does it's job well.
I'd like to say several things about this vape and the company Zephyr. I am thoroughly disgusted by Zephyr company. I have called numerous upon numerous of times to be put through to a voice mail where I leave a message for no one to return it. Same goes for the emails I have sent. Still haven't received that free whip...
So with awful customer service off to the side let me continue onward with the vape itself starting from the base up.
Digital read out with buttons and everything is best on the market, maintains temperature flawlessly and have nice buttons that don't jam and won't die after a year or 4 of wear and tear, unlike some flimsy button companies...
Now for the bowl...oh the bowl how I HATE it with a passion. First off I don't own a soldering iron so uhmm I can't replace the bottom screen on the herb basket oh and how about my oils or concentrates? no pad, not anything. So when my screens it darkened by overall use and smudges on it that can't be cleaned, I just am stuck with a dirty screen? sick thanks.
Don't get me started on the seal, so after two weeks I figured away to get it to have absolutely no leakage but I don't think that the rubber seal was meant to go in that way, so instead of sealing the rubber ring to the outer screen on the lid, I flip it upside down and put it on top of the bowl, creates a great seal and stops the ring from popping off when you need to open the lid during high heat sesh's like around 380 because that rubber ring if applied to the straw, will pop off EVERY TIME, but not anymore with my new style, even though it gets worn at twice the rate.
Now for the lid and straw. I see it in two different ways either the bowl is stationary (like the zephyr) or it isn't (like the volcano). So the Zephyr's teflon stray that leads the vapor into the bag or whip sucks to say the least. With the volcano bowl you can easily have all of the components in your hand and easily clean them off so each hit is as crisp and new as the next. The zephyr because your finger doesn't fit in the tube and I don't own a million alcohol cotton swabs and don't want to have to go buy specialized equipment for my vape, cleaning out the tube sucks. It builds resin and after just two weeks of usage it needs cleaning again. OH annnnnnnd the teflon tube EASILY bends so if you get a little utensil in there to scrap off the resin, you might bend the straw or create a lump.
The bags, they suck too. After awhile the plastic just gets cheap and the spring on the inside or whatever for the mouth opening just gets worn and stops closing all the way.
I have my negative comments about my volcano too so I'm not being biased or anything.
BUT I have managed to find the best of both worlds, use the zephyr heating element and temp. control with the volcano solid or easy valve, because those things (well solid without the blue large ring on the bottom) fit directly on top of the zephyr's ceramic circular heating element.
So with my volcano bowls and zephyr vape it is honestly the best of both worlds, and when I put the whip to the easy valve to the toro, it's all an end game from there.
I will say that the way in which the zephyr heats the herb from ranges going from 320 with a .5g bowl to 374 for a two person hit the zephyr's heating element really hits all the ranges really well and I will say milks volcano bags WAY better than the volcano does hands down.
But I would still really like a whip
Also currently stitching a pouch for my percolated ash catcher to sit in while strapped snugly around the neck of the zephyr with a whip attached through it. Stationary water filtration, just like the aromed, without photon technology...
I'd like to say several things about this vape and the company Zephyr. I am thoroughly disgusted by Zephyr company. I have called numerous upon numerous of times to be put through to a voice mail where I leave a message for no one to return it. Same goes for the emails I have sent. Still haven't received that free whip...
So with awful customer service off to the side let me continue onward with the vape itself starting from the base up.
Digital read out with buttons and everything is best on the market, maintains temperature flawlessly and have nice buttons that don't jam and won't die after a year or 4 of wear and tear, unlike some flimsy button companies...
Now for the bowl...oh the bowl how I HATE it with a passion. First off I don't own a soldering iron so uhmm I can't replace the bottom screen on the herb basket oh and how about my oils or concentrates? no pad, not anything. So when my screens it darkened by overall use and smudges on it that can't be cleaned, I just am stuck with a dirty screen? sick thanks.
Don't get me started on the seal, so after two weeks I figured away to get it to have absolutely no leakage but I don't think that the rubber seal was meant to go in that way, so instead of sealing the rubber ring to the outer screen on the lid, I flip it upside down and put it on top of the bowl, creates a great seal and stops the ring from popping off when you need to open the lid during high heat sesh's like around 380 because that rubber ring if applied to the straw, will pop off EVERY TIME, but not anymore with my new style, even though it gets worn at twice the rate.
Now for the lid and straw. I see it in two different ways either the bowl is stationary (like the zephyr) or it isn't (like the volcano). So the Zephyr's teflon stray that leads the vapor into the bag or whip sucks to say the least. With the volcano bowl you can easily have all of the components in your hand and easily clean them off so each hit is as crisp and new as the next. The zephyr because your finger doesn't fit in the tube and I don't own a million alcohol cotton swabs and don't want to have to go buy specialized equipment for my vape, cleaning out the tube sucks. It builds resin and after just two weeks of usage it needs cleaning again. OH annnnnnnd the teflon tube EASILY bends so if you get a little utensil in there to scrap off the resin, you might bend the straw or create a lump.
The bags, they suck too. After awhile the plastic just gets cheap and the spring on the inside or whatever for the mouth opening just gets worn and stops closing all the way.
I have my negative comments about my volcano too so I'm not being biased or anything.
BUT I have managed to find the best of both worlds, use the zephyr heating element and temp. control with the volcano solid or easy valve, because those things (well solid without the blue large ring on the bottom) fit directly on top of the zephyr's ceramic circular heating element.
So with my volcano bowls and zephyr vape it is honestly the best of both worlds, and when I put the whip to the easy valve to the toro, it's all an end game from there.
I will say that the way in which the zephyr heats the herb from ranges going from 320 with a .5g bowl to 374 for a two person hit the zephyr's heating element really hits all the ranges really well and I will say milks volcano bags WAY better than the volcano does hands down.
But I would still really like a whip
Also currently stitching a pouch for my percolated ash catcher to sit in while strapped snugly around the neck of the zephyr with a whip attached through it. Stationary water filtration, just like the aromed, without photon technology...
doback said:
While the rest of your post is appreciated and your opinions point out some valid issues with what you dislike (and like) about the ION, I do have to take particular notice of the above statement. I answer every email that makes it to me within 24 hours, usually less. I answer every phone call within business hours within 3 rings or return within 20 minutes. These are standards I have set for myself and am proud of the service I offer.
well all i know is that when i first purchased the vaporized i went onto the zephyr website and filled in both pages with information on how to get the whip and software updates, not only did i not even get an email confirming anything but i was just completely ignored. And i've called multiple multiple times and no one has yet to pick up. I live in california and i've called many times ranging from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. always goes straight to voicemail. All i'm saying is what i know and what i've experienced and so far you guys haven't contacted me back up until now. Even sent you my zephyr's serial number on the form i filled out...
doback said:
We don't send replies to the notification forms till there is something to notify you about.
The phones forward directly to my cell 8am-10pm EST Mondays and 8am-8pm est the rest of the week.
Hammerzeit
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Uh...The whip hasn't even been released yet...
stinkmeaner
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This might be a testament to the Ion since this guy in the video looks like he can barely stand, he is even holding onto something to keep upright. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBPxMoEOmjo
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hey doback,
I have found that brushing the basket with a soft toothbrush whisks the screen of buildup,and a little ISO on cotton for the outside does the trick. After long periods of use with out the periodic whisking, i use a dental tool for the curve in the basket, pick out the hardened crumbs like plaque....If you have funked your screen up beyond that, good thing they include 2 baskets with every Ion!
Which is related to the airflow. It is restricted when the basket gets clogged and will "blow out your gasket." If you have a nice clean bowl the seal will function in the correct position. I ordered 2 more bowls, because i was having the same occurrence, but now i keep my new baskets clean and i have had no gasket trouble.
I have found that brushing the basket with a soft toothbrush whisks the screen of buildup,and a little ISO on cotton for the outside does the trick. After long periods of use with out the periodic whisking, i use a dental tool for the curve in the basket, pick out the hardened crumbs like plaque....If you have funked your screen up beyond that, good thing they include 2 baskets with every Ion!
Which is related to the airflow. It is restricted when the basket gets clogged and will "blow out your gasket." If you have a nice clean bowl the seal will function in the correct position. I ordered 2 more bowls, because i was having the same occurrence, but now i keep my new baskets clean and i have had no gasket trouble.
Radie
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Bruce@Zephyr said:
I can attest to this myself. I have witnessed on this thread the great service and have now expirienced it first hand.
I am a Vapor Virgin that will be buying a Zephyr Ion later today. In doing some last minute research, I contacted Bruce about the whip (he loves that!) and he got back in touch in virtually no time at all.
FYI - I am only at page 14 of this thread, I should finish it by the time I get my Ion (2 day air motherfucker!) and will post my impressions in here then, but I had to say something here on this topic right now.
tinman
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Off topic: Aint this a BiTch?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40238429/ns/travel-news/
PS/Can't wait to hear back from ya Radie...I was an vape virgin myself, The ZephYr popped my cheery
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40238429/ns/travel-news/
PS/Can't wait to hear back from ya Radie...I was an vape virgin myself, The ZephYr popped my cheery
Hammerzeit
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How many bags do you guys run per session? I've done two max - one gets me out of my mind.
Radie
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Hammerzeit said:How many bags do you guys run per session? I've done two max - one gets me out of my mind.
I been wondering the same thing... being new to vaping, I never really weighed my stuff before packing it in a bowl.. so while I see tons of measurements... It doesnt mean a whole lot. I mean, I can kinda of estimate, but I wonder how close I can really be.
I currently smoke with 2 other people. Between the 3 of us, we smoke 3 bowls (of pretty high quality stuff) at each session out of a glass pipe...
I ordered the Ion earlier today (VaporizerKits.com)... God willing it will be here on Friday.
Any info on how much we should load up the Zephyr Ion would be appreciated. Any tips on running our session would be great too.
I really need info on temps.. I have heard that 380F is a good temp. to get a "baked" feeling? And is it true that 365F will give you more an active high? That would be a nice change of pace while watching Football on Sundays.
Anyway.. any help would be much appreciated.
Be good. Stay up.
Beezleb
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My temps are determined by how I am feeling but in the morning I like to use this.
328 1 bag
358 1 bag
385 1 bag
Save ABV for later use in swamp water.
Sometimes I go 385 for 2 bags
In the evening I do 385 for 2 bags or 1 bag at 385 for 1 bag and 410 for 1 bag.
I also just like to go 385 or higher and do bongs or just straight from a tube.
328 1 bag
358 1 bag
385 1 bag
Save ABV for later use in swamp water.
Sometimes I go 385 for 2 bags
In the evening I do 385 for 2 bags or 1 bag at 385 for 1 bag and 410 for 1 bag.
I also just like to go 385 or higher and do bongs or just straight from a tube.
Hammerzeit
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Radie said:Hammerzeit said:How many bags do you guys run per session? I've done two max - one gets me out of my mind.
I been wondering the same thing... being new to vaping, I never really weighed my stuff before packing it in a bowl.. so while I see tons of measurements... It doesnt mean a whole lot. I mean, I can kinda of estimate, but I wonder how close I can really be.
I currently smoke with 2 other people. Between the 3 of us, we smoke 3 bowls (of pretty high quality stuff) at each session out of a glass pipe...
I ordered the Ion earlier today (VaporizerKits.com)... God willing it will be here on Friday.
Any info on how much we should load up the Zephyr Ion would be appreciated. Any tips on running our session would be great too.
I really need info on temps.. I have heard that 380F is a good temp. to get a "baked" feeling? And is it true that 365F will give you more an active high? That would be a nice change of pace while watching Football on Sundays.
Anyway.. any help would be much appreciated.
Be good. Stay up.
I got mine from the same place. They're good dudes.
I load enough to cover the screen, and I keep it loose. I run at 184 or 215 C. 215 really hits the spot.
Radie
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184c
Good to know about the site. They ship USPS, which has been a nightmare for me in the past.. got my fingers crossed for this one. I fretted over which site to order from for a while. They had the most updated info as far as I could tell and I took that as a good sign.
Anyway.. the temps you quoted are kinda confusing. If I am not mistaken, that is about 362F and 419F.. that seems like such a wide window.. Maybe you could explain the difference?
Hammerzeit said:
Good to know about the site. They ship USPS, which has been a nightmare for me in the past.. got my fingers crossed for this one. I fretted over which site to order from for a while. They had the most updated info as far as I could tell and I took that as a good sign.
Anyway.. the temps you quoted are kinda confusing. If I am not mistaken, that is about 362F and 419F.. that seems like such a wide window.. Maybe you could explain the difference?
Hammerzeit
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Radie said:
184 is more heady, 215 is zzzzz.
CombustionJunction
What's Your Function?
I vape at 4 different temperatures for different reasons. This is the beauty of the ION.
357 - No sedative effects. Heady, not stoney, so it's perfect for when you have to do shit or be around people. Also the most efficient (get more bags out of less), high lasts the longest, and tastes the best IMO.
366 - 1st sedative kicks in. Still an active high, with just a little bit of stone
375 - 2 more sedatives kick in. This will put you on your ass.
440 - Another 2 sedatives. This will put you to sleep. See you in 12 hours!
357 - No sedative effects. Heady, not stoney, so it's perfect for when you have to do shit or be around people. Also the most efficient (get more bags out of less), high lasts the longest, and tastes the best IMO.
366 - 1st sedative kicks in. Still an active high, with just a little bit of stone
375 - 2 more sedatives kick in. This will put you on your ass.
440 - Another 2 sedatives. This will put you to sleep. See you in 12 hours!