The Official HERBALAIRE Page

[katabat1k]

Sorry, I meant 185C as the temperature in the post before last.:rastasmoke:

[medmarjbest]

Don't despair....call HerbalAire. I saw that earlier in the thread and like it. New advertising catch phrase? Ok, maybe not!

I received my device today and it looks good. I burned it off for about 30min. Call it a break in. I do that to all devices of this ilk. Lay of the land as it were. Though having to wait until tomorrow night for the first test run, the anticipation will no doubt be mounting. Ou la la.

My previous device was a" box from the brothers" and that worked very well, until the element decided to go to the cool side. I shall burrow my way inside and see what's what.

Thanks go primarily to this website for assisting in the necessary research, which moved me to purchase the HerbalAire. I think I will go the route of one poster and direct draw without the itty bitty extension. Far too small, especially after utilizing my former device for 1 year. I might even fashion a piece of heat shrink tubing at the top of the mouthpiece if it becomes uncomfortably warm. Thanks again. Happy holiday's.

[gornik]

I've had the HerbalAire for over a year now and hardly use it. Don't get me wrong, I like it, it works fine. I use the Vapor Genie when I'm on the road. It's very portable. But what we've really fallen into is baking cookies. They give you a better body high, deeper and longer lasting. The drawback is that you have to eat them on an empty stomach. I usually eat two. We've gotten into the habit of baking once a week. And we still use the bong now and then. But nowhere near as much as we used to. Our lungs feel great and we still get higher than ever! Try it. Use your own recipe.:thumbsup:

[medmarjbest]

Wow....I finally got my initial test run in with my new HerbalAire. I am monumentally disappointed. Whether I try heating low, medium or high, I get very little vapor. And I mean very little. Of course coming from a "box from the Brothers" I understand I will not get the bountiful hits I am use to, however that does little to console me.

The other disappointment is the type of high. A stripped down version of what I am use to. Quite light and very quick to dissipate. Direct, whip, or balloon, all the same. And yes, I tried 4 different strains. The main concern I have is the fact that I get a slight plastic taste, plus it irritates my throat. I feel fine today, but for me, that is slight cause for alarm. Definitely a side glass of water is the smart way to go. I am hoping my unit is simply taking longer to break in. So far, I cannot say that my herb goes farther with this unit.

Today I shall throw in lightly ground herb. Maybe with a smattering of kief on top. Perhaps I will receive better performance. Have to try something different, or this unit will become a doorstop. An expensive doorstop.

The HerbalAire seems well constructed. The various parts seat well too. And as others have stated, it does get hot. I found one little trick for direct draw. Run your tongue back and forth in front of the Teflon piece as you suck in. The tongue flicking assists in creating spittle, which in turn keeps it a bit cooler coming in. Crazy eh? I have a few ideas for modifications, however, that will take a while to get into. To be continued.

[medmarjbest]

Hold the phone. Time out. Ou wee, this time around the block, I am in great spirits. Yes indeed, the little brew I drew has worked to perfection. I could not have requested a better feeling. I must go, for the keyboard is truly jumbling forth. Remember....it doesn't matter if the horse is blind, just keep loading the wagon. 10-4, out!

[medmarjbest]

My, my, how a couple of day's can change a situation! I now seem to have a firm grasp of my new HerbalAire vaporizer.

Humongous difference from the first trial to the present. Talk about jumping the gun. All is well and I am pleased as proverbial punch. There is no doubt that I receive the best results with slightly ground, packed herb. Spreading a bit of holiday cheer (kief) on top, makes it that much better.

I was/am enduring a spike in pain, and the second trial helped ease that nagging extra. I am still somewhat stumped as to why my unit produces more odor than the "box from the bros". We can actually smell the HerbalAire in the abode, via the garage. Not heavy by any means. I even utilize a knitted cover for the mouthpiece straw (swizzle stick is a better term) when off. Curious.

If anybody is teetering on the fence regarding purchase of an HerbalAire, go for it. The price, quality and competition ratio is all positive. Ho, ho, ho!

[peble]

Tips from my daily personal experience with my herbalaire

*grind 2 turns in grinder, to break up just a lil (like the taste better)

*get a better pump then stock, I went to walmart and got at 3l/min aquarium pump (stock pump is 1l/min).

*get 3 foot volcano bags on ebay! they fit perfect.

*im a strick 375 guy

*get more crucibles for quick reloads

*5 way bag valve. nuff said.

Enjoy

[thoruen]

I've had my Herbalaire for 4+ years now (I tested the larger pump) and I love it!

At one point I had my Herbalaire hooked up to a ice & water cooling tower, that made dense cool vap. It was awesome, a pain in the ass, and finally died. A newer version is cooking in my head now.

Is a pair of tweezers the best way to remove the crucible besides turning it upside down? This would be my one complaint of the Herbalaire's design.

[thoruen]

I just got new hoses about a month ago and i already have a build up of oil coating the inside of the hose. Is this vaporized then condensed THC or is it just garbage?

[thoruen]

Has anyone here tried putting hash into their HA? do you put down a small amount of bud to capture any melting hash, or does the has not melt so its OK to but in hash alone?