btw, the soot problem ONLY happens if you let the flame of a conventional lighter dip too far down the bowl. I did that once and got a bit of soot on one edge of the filter. It's slowly going away just with regular use without using boiling water or a torch flame to get it out.

Soot won't be an issue as long as you don't let the flame dip any more than about an eighth of an inch inside the bowl.

Using a torch lighter on a regular basis is kinda tough because it's too hard, if not impossible, to regulate the flame and not combust your bud.
lwien123 Reviewed by lwien123 on . Should I purchase a VaporGenie? I'm curious; I've been looking at the VaporGenie for some time now, and it looks like a great accessory. It might even be my main pipe once I start again. However, I have a few questions. First of all, is it reliable/durable? Can I expect it to work in a year's time? Does the filter ever die (their site says it never needs replacing)? Does it actually vaporize all of the active compounds you normally get out of smoking? That includes the THC, Cannabidiol, and other Cannabinoids. Is it Rating: 5