nah man, keep it to 6 / 6.5 at most. temp setting 6 is just right, about 180 degrees c. if the temp goes up above setting 7 then it starts to release the same fumes that are released during smoking. it also affects the taste. trust me dude, try it on setting 6. also dude, if uve got some bud to spare, fill the filling, heat mount vesuvius up and then switch it on WITHOUT the balloon on and put yer mouth about 7-8 inches above the vapor and breath in. gets u mashed!