K.I.S.S. VAPORIZER

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

Like me, you want to vaporize for health, but do not want to spend $200-600 on a Volcano, Valloon, or the valve kit etc.?

Well step right up because Prince Buster can give you the exact same sweet flavorful bag of medicine for under a hundred bucks!

Vriptech and MANY others recommend a heat gun with a ceramic heating element patented by Steinel. This is the most important component of your vaporizing, and key to keeping your lungs healthy. If you shop around you can find a no-name Steinel core gun for as little as $50, but once you badge the gun with Sears or Makita, the price goes up to $75-100.

I chose the Makita special ordered at Home DePOT. It was 75 bucks.

I had an old Reducer from an Ace Hardware Heat Gun(non-ceramic core)that fit the nozzle great.

notpot · Nov 6, 2004

is that all? i was hoping for more explanation?

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

Step by step...

Step by step...

To make the hole in the test tube I just sanded it down until I had a 8mm hole.

Fill the tube with the required dosage.

Insert tube into PVC valve.

Set Makita dial to 1.9-2.0 and make sure valve is open.

Bag-o-meds

The Bags are good gor 5-6 big inhalations. The herb can be vaporized TWICE. Shake the tube a bit and fill up again!

After 10 or so bags there is a NICE collection of honey oil and trichomes at the venturi area and screen. I turn the Makita up to 4 to vaporize this pure medicine and boy is it potent!

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

K.I.S.S. Vaporizer

K.I.S.S. Vaporizer

1.Makita HG1100 Heat Gun
Special Order @ Home DePOT for 71.99+tax
2. GLASS Test Tube 3/4in x 6in(20mmx150mm) $.99
3. 1/2in(10mm) O-Ring $ .20
3. Reynolds Oven Bags $1.50
5. 1/2 in PVC Valve (Part #EBV-0500-S / UPC# 1165114511) $3.99
6. Rubber band

I was going to do a how to, but really everyone..THIS IS SO EASY!

Here is a step by step:
BUILD
1)Sand test tube hole, wash clean
2)Stretch O-Ring around test tube
3)Place Stainless steel screen at bottom of tube, covering hole
4)Adjust PVC Valve and O-Ring mating
5)Use rubber band securing the Oven bag to PVC valve

USE
1)Have a place to set the Heat Gun down before medicating(like on a tile, because it's HOT!)
2)Insert tube filled with .3-.5G ground herb into PVC valve
3)Let heat gun run for 5 sec, then place nozzle into tube
4)Bag fills in approx. 40 seconds(Makita HG1100 set on low, TEMP @ 1.9-2.0 which is about 380 degrees)
5)Close valve

Medicate!

notpot · Nov 6, 2004

very nice!
thanks for the tip

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

PVC Concerns

PVC Concerns

As for the PVC valve and health-

Because of the length of the glass test tube, the PVC valve component on this vaporizer design simply does not get hot or even warm. The glass gets a bit warm, but not hot at all. There is a subtle venturi effect from the heat gun reducer and the shape of the bottom of the test tube. Everything flows and works great with this system, and if you build it, you will not be broke or dissappointed!

Babbabud · Nov 6, 2004

vaporiser

vaporiser

nice thread ... very good idea and much more reasonably priced.

thanks alot

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

Home DePOT- You can doob it... we can help!

Home DePOT- You can doob it... we can help!

I am also impressed with the ease of use and quality of the vapor with my DIY design. Generally the concept follows the Mystifier Vapor Tool(http://www.mystifier.com) but I (K)ept (I)t (S)imple after looking at the picture on the page and coming to the conclusion that what I saw looked like a Mad Scientist Lab. The Volcano is an amazing piece, it is just SO expensive for most people(even $420 at a med club is high!) The VRip Valloon is finally available, but again expensive, and is made mostly of glass.

I have experience medicating with both the Volcano, Valloon, and Vrip SVT bowl, Vapor Bros..all of them except the Vapir line(Which personally I think needs some R&D to make it better)

I have smoked herb to medicate every way possible, and am now a vapor-convert. Bubblehash and Honey Oil seem to vape better at higher temps with the K.I.S.S. so I turn the Makita dial up to 3.5-4 and get a sweet, heavy duty THC hit (It is best to sit down while inhaling as the rush is very potent and washes over ones body from brain to toes, relieving ailments along the way...Mmmmm)

If you build the K.I.S.S. Vaporizer, build a few at a time, and give them to your friends, patients, curious Bluntheads, and the people still trying to make these soldering iron/copper fitting/plastic tubing CANCER MACHINES. Have you read the back of your soldering iron/gun element lately, folks?
MOST Cheap soldering Iron elements are made with an ASBESTOS heating element!!! 30Watt Dollar Store and Radio Shack soldering irons clearly state that the iron is built with an ELEMENT that causes cancer and this is not a warning to just to aviod breathing in lead solder smoke while soldering! Go ahead and take one apart, you will see an ASBESTOS "sheet" rolled up in the metal tube. Oh yeah.. those Metal Ions clinging to your lungs can't be too healthy either.

PLEASE STOP MAKING SOLDERING IRON VAPORIZERS FOR YOUR HEALTH!

These Oven Bags(Turkey Size) are found for $1.50 for 2!

HIGHRIDER · Nov 6, 2004

Man this is a very informed thread i will try this before i buy a expensive. Do you think this could be converted to a bong or nice pipe? Just wondering,good lookin on the vap man can't wait to try it. Stay up HIGHRIDER

zeppelindood · Nov 6, 2004

very cool of you to share with us prince ~ rock it....

zeppelindood · Nov 6, 2004

aco doesn't sell that piece individually.... do they?

Prince Buster · Nov 6, 2004

I learned to post the BOG way

I learned to post the BOG way

Like many, I not only admire- I am downright inspired by BOG. His grow style, pics, and posts are the best!

I am not sucking ass, just giving the man due credit because his(and his sons)work is hard to come by. BOG dedicates plenty of time and advice here at IC, so I thought I would try to emulate his posting style by teaching what I know and showing what I know. I always say, "An informed man is bright man, but the ones who teach.. Shine!"

I have a good feeling there are many people running out gathering the goodies to make this simple vaporizer design right now!

Now, as for converting this into a bong/roor/ice setup, I suppose you could, but the vapor produced by the K.I.S.S. is cool, soothing and tasty. I honestly do not see any reason to filter the vapor through ice or water.

ZepDood: are you referring to the PVC valve?(mine is a 1/2in) There are a lot of different size PVC valves out there- I saw a few big 2inchers at the Home DePOT and Ace Hardware that could be contenders for a Party Size K.I.S.S. with a larger diameter glass Tube/screen. There is two types of plastc PVC valves- White and Dark Grey. The Dark Grey ones are for higher pressure water or temps(I think) and cost more.

All we want to really do is heat our herb to 390 somehow and reap the vapor. I broke it down like this...to vaporize you only need:

1) a *safe* heating element

2) an effective way to contain the herb as it is heated and does not blow everywhere due to forced heat

3) a vapor storage device(lungs or Oven Bags)

Keeping it simple is the way to go :wave:

zeppelindood · Nov 6, 2004

prince... actually, i am referring to the piece that fits over the tip of the heatgun... the metel piece.

BenitoCereno · Nov 6, 2004

waitasecong I use a vapordoc unit--which is basically the same design as the vapor bros. Are these soldering iron machines?

zeppelindood · Nov 7, 2004

thanks baz ~ won't hurt to have a backup vaporizor.

BushyOldGrower · Nov 8, 2004

Knowledge is power and the Volcano's are nice but pricey. I have a Black and Decker heat gun and it was cheap. I have sliders for my bong that are meant for vaping and I have a small Aroma Zap unit that even works off my car lighter?

Prince, you honor me sir and I likewise honor your contribution to our site and friends. Thank you for your kind words. You made me feel good this morning.

People here aren't as mean to people who give kudoes as some other places. It isn't always seen as ass kissing.

I feel that when I compliment a person it isnt ass kissing. I too like to thank those who I feel have given more than most to help our cause and humanity.

Good herbs are fine natural medicine and using safe ways to use them makes sense. BOG

Guest · Nov 9, 2004

BOG do those Black and Decker guns have the ceramic heating element? And if not, are there safety concerns?

I can get some of those pretty cheap. Gotta make one for my little brother who's lung recently collapsed. Poor kid can't smoke anymore and I wouldn't want to give him a heat gun that might irritate his situation further.

BenitoCereno · Nov 9, 2004

Yes, but what about Vapordocs and Vaporbros units...are they made out of cheap soldering irons?

Prince Buster · Nov 9, 2004

Vapor Bros and Vapor Docs DO NOT use cheap soldering iron type elements

Vapor Bros and Vapor Docs DO NOT use cheap soldering iron type elements

VaporBros and VaporDoc are safe. The heating elements are ceramic encapsulated in glass I think.

I have heard of people using non-ceramic heating element guns to vaporize, and though they DO work, users report actually getting a "metallic" taste from their herb. Nasty!

Harry Gypsna · Nov 9, 2004

a head shop in my locality has just started selling a vapourizer and its the 1st round my way, it is called the "Master Blaster", and is a hooka type with a jar over it, any1 seen it, used it, know if its ok, coz its only 55 pounds to buy

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