About Volcano Vaporizer Tips and Tricks
I started this site to spread the word about the benefits of vaporization instead of smoking, and to share what I’ve learned along the way as the proud owner of a Storz & Bickel Volcano vaporizer.
If you just got a new Volcano vaporizer and need more information about how to use it you’ll find it here, with tips and tricks for using your vaporizer, cleaning your vaporizer – and where to get the best price on a new Volcano vaporizer.
I’ll also share reviews from others of Volcano alternatives, because there’s more than one way to vape a nugget of diesel.
Happy vaping!
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anything wrong with this procedure?
fill volcano, heat to temp, fill balloon, do not remove, turn off heat, wait until bag deflates a bit, maybe 10 seconds, refill with vapor, remove. use a little, reheat, refill w/vapor. enjoy. volcano is 2 months old and i’m trying to see what works best.
thnx
I don’t think there’s anything ‘wrong’ with your procedure, but it does sound a bit off.
Why do you fill, and let it deflate and refill?
Most folks (I could be wrong) will fill a bag full, take the chamber off the heat – enjoy the whole bag until empty, and then refill and repeat. Vapor does get stale if you ask me and by continually topping off the bag, you’re not keeping it as fresh as you could.
No, don’t leave the chamber (the ‘bowl’ that you put your product in) on the volcano for longer than necessary, it is not good for the rings. Also, as Vapormaster points out, keeping it fresh in the bag. As vapor sits in the bag over time, it will slowly turn to oils/resins that will collect inside the bag, This is the vapor you want before that happens.
Try this method…Start with 1 gram of product, Volcano at 6.5/7. Use .25gm each time (4 bags/save leftovers each time.). Allow Volcano to reach temp. Put chamber on, wait for 30sec./min or so(this is preference…pre heats product a little.),turn on and wait about 5 sec or so…you should notice a light vapor coming out, quickly snap bag on and fill, enjoy. Now with the leftovers from round 1, grind up slightly with fingers(should be easy),turn up Volcano to 7.5/8 and split that in to 2 bags…You can try a 3rd round at a higher temp again but taste becomes an issue.:(, or you can try starting off at a little lower temp like 5.5 or 6.
Try not to let it sit in the bag longer than 10-15 minutes, although they suggest it can sit up to 90 min.
Oh ya, remember, that’s just one method. Just experiment with temps and you’ll find what you like. I just don’t recommend leaving it on the volcano for too long or in the bag too long.
My volcano vaporizer is not getting up to the temperature I would like it to, despite being on the highest level (9). I have the solid valve type and heard that a common problem with volcanoes is that the heating coil inside collapses and therefore cannot get up to temperature. I opened it up but the coils are fine. What could be wrong with it?
I have not experienced that problem. But from what you are describing, I would suspect the thermostat may be failing. I’d recommend contacting S&B (oakland[at]storz-bickel.com) – they’re super helpful and can probably fix you. Please comment back with whatever you learn.