{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/firefly-vapor/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11045-markdown","title":"Have you noticed any issues when using the Firefly 1 as a external charger for the Firefly 2?","slug":"have-you-noticed-any-issues-when-using-the-firefly-1-as-a-external-charger-for-the-firefly-2","content":"\n_____________________\nFireFly sells an external charging device that is compatible with both models, and their battery is compatible with both models; therefore, it is unlikely that using the FireFly1 charger will result in any adverse issues with the FireFly2. \n\nWhat I was unable to determine, though, is weather the charger that was originally for the FireFly1 charges the battery as rapidly as the new charging cradle that comes with the FireFly2. Charging time with the cradle is purportedly around 45 minutes.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nYou can charge a Firefly2 battery with a Firefly1 or with a Firefly1 external charger.  Firefly1 came with an AC adapter, and thanks to this AC adapter, 80% of the battery will charge within the first 20-25 minutes.  \n\nHowever, the charging time on the Firefly2 varies based on where you plug the USB cable. If you plug it to an iPAD adapter for example, it will charge fully in 45 minutes (and 80% of it will be charge in 20-25 minutes.)\n\nbarand","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11038-markdown","title":"Will Firefly create a battery charger, that will charge a dead battery while you're using the backup battery? ","slug":"will-firefly-create-a-battery-charger-that-will-charge-a-dead-battery-while-youre-using-the-backup-battery","content":"\"You have both batteries down at the same time and can't use either if they're both dead. Doesn't make sense to have a charger that will continue to keep one battery charged and fresh, while enjoying the other? Com'on Man! This is a no Brainer!\r\n\"\n_____________________\nfirefly does have an external charger that you can order. It will charge your dead battery while you are using the fresh one. It takes 45 minutes to charge\n\npileperch\n_____________________\nIf you look at accessories on their website, there is an external battery charger that you can purchase. Hope this helps!\n\nbrownkibbe","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11037-markdown","title":"can you tell me where the firefly 2 is made","slug":"can-you-tell-me-where-the-firefly-2-is-made","content":"\n_____________________\nI believe they're made in Washington state but don't quote me on that. That's where I had to send mine for diagnostics and repair so this is only an assumption.\n\nbrownkibbe","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11035-markdown","title":"Metal Fume Testing","slug":"metal-fume-testing","content":"\"Has the Firefly 2 been tested for metal fumes when the chamber is heated? Specifically fumes from the internal parts that are close to the heated chamber. Thank you. \"\n_____________________\nThanks for the question. All materials used in the Firefly 2 have been certified safe for use with foods well above the temperatures present in the Firefly 2. This means the materials have been tested for off gassing as well as physical transfer into air and other materials. The food safety testing is the most available and widely used test for consumer toxicity protection and since the temperatures in cooking are just as high as ours this is the best type of testing for vaporizers.\n\nsasha","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11032-markdown","title":"Upgrades to firmware and app","slug":"upgrades-to-firmware-and-app","content":"\"I have heard that the App and firmware on the firefly 2 will be upgraded in the future. What upgrades would everyone like to see? and what upgrades does Firefly have planned in the future\"\n_____________________\nI would recommend downloading the FireFly app for your smartphone. With the app, you can register the FireFly to immediately receive any firmware updates. You will be prompted by your app store to download any software updates.  \n\nI spent some time perusing the reviews, and it is hard to find many complaints / concerns / cons with the device that could be addressed by firmware or software updates. I found one comment claiming that bluetooth connectivity was inconsistent, an issue that the manufacturer may be able to address.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11031-markdown","title":"Europe release of the Firefly 2","slug":"europe-release-of-the-firefly-2","content":"\"When will the firefly 2 be released in Europe? I brought the firefly 2 on preorder from a reseller. Initially they said it would be delivered in June. Now they are saying it is delayed with no estimate from the manufacturer. \"\n_____________________\nOur plan is to introduce the Firefly2 to Europe later this Summer. We can not speak for different resellers currently, but we can tell you that we will be releasing a limited quantity for Europe since majority of the production is already booked for the U.S.  We are anxious for the European release of the Firefly2, albeit limited in the beginning, and can't wait to have you guys try it! Please sign up to our newsletter to get the latest news.\n\nbarand","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11030-markdown","title":"Has the Firefly 2 started shipping yet?","slug":"has-the-firefly-2-started-shipping-yet","content":"\"I have been reluctant to order because I will be going a vacation soon in mid July but the website keeps saying that it is still pre-order. Now the website even says you will ship in July instead of June, so when will orders actually start shipping?\"\n_____________________\nI ordered mine in June and it actually shipped quite soon after. I, too, saw the \"shipping soon\" and the \"shipping June 2016\" but it shipped right out. I ordered the gold one so maybe it depends on which color? Not sure about that but I did get mine less than a week later.\n\nbrownkibbe","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11029-markdown","title":"battery life","slug":"battery-life","content":"\"question: will I get a longer session before the battery dies with the firefly 2 in comparison with the firefly 1? Ive already switched to the newer 770 batteries.\"\n_____________________\nThe Firefly 2 purportedly allows 40-80 draws per charge, and it comes with a spare battery. One reviewer notes the original Firefly battery allows 25-30 draws. So, if these figures are reliable, the Firefly 2 should allow approximately twice as many sessions.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11025-markdown","title":"question about vaping and asthma","slug":"question-about-vaping-and-asthma","content":"\"I have a Firefly that I purchased last year. I only use it with cannibis; never concentrates.  On occasion, if I've used it a lot, I experience some wheezing.  (I have asthma which is aggravated by dairy and a few airborne pollens.)  However, when I'm actually under the influence, my asthma is much, much better.  Is using my Firefly possibly causing a longer term issue for my lungs, or is this just a short term irritation, or what?\"\n_____________________\nFirefly vaporizers require a much longer draw than a quick bowl hit, so the vapor goes much deeper into your lungs. This can quite possibly irritate your asthma more, but not nearly as damaging as smoke would be. From my experience, smoke is very irritating to the throat and lungs, where vapor creates slight discomfort in the lungs, but for a shorter time.\n\nbasecomputer\n_____________________\nABV, already been vaped,  is excellent for cooking. Still has some cannabanoids that can be extracted. I mix with coconut oil, simmer on stove for one hour, strain through cheesecloth, use like any cooking oil. 20 g ABV in 125 ml (1/2 cup) oil used in any brownie mix. Delicious.  Quite potent. Body high. Great for dessert, in the evening.\n\nfrednh\n_____________________\nUse of the FF2 with Asthma is a major Plus for you. And having imbibed a Bud or Two. Cannabis done by Vaping is totally the Best there is to be had.\n\ndale\n_____________________\nI found the firefly 1 made me wheeze. I would also cough up green phlegm., (ooo not nice). I was convinced that the problem was due to me breathing in tiny particulates of plant material. In the end i sold the firefly 1 for this reason. \n\nMy prayers have been answered with the firefly 2! They have a particulate filter in the mouth piece - which is also removable. Although i have not tried the FF2 i already have an order in. Firefly have really listened to their customers on the feedback they gave on the original model. Later i am sure third parties (and maybe firefly themselves) will bring out aftermarket mouthpieces which will further cool the vapor. Also i am sure it wont be long before someone brings out a water pipe adapter. \n\nUntil that point there is another trick. Use your mouth like a carb. As well as sucking on the vaporizer have a gap at the side of your mouth. Then when you pull your be pulling in air and vapor simultaneously. This will help to cool things down and make it easier on your lungs.\n\noddjobold","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11022-markdown","title":"My Firefly 2 seems to overheat too often and too quick. Is this normal?","slug":"my-firefly-2-seems-to-overheat-too-often-and-too-quick-is-this-normal","content":"\"I will use high heat  for flower and wax or rosin for the concentrate setting. I typically can’t get through a session before the Firefly 2 shuts itself off. Is this normal behavior? Any suggestions to prevent this? Are others having the same issue?\"\n_____________________\nPut it down on a glass table for thirty seconds and revisit. It's a portable vaporizer so it gets hot on high setting. This is just how it is but put her down take a drink of water and then pick it up again and go to town....\n\nvape4fun\n_____________________\nAt the concentrate level the FF2 is at 500 degrees F. So yeah it can get hot, and for safety reasons there is a shut off until it cools down.I put mine on a glass table or tile, and it cools down rapidly. If you have a piece of flat aluminum, that will work great too since aluminum is a great heat conductor. Concentrates really rock in this device, and you can get good reclaim off of the inside of the borosilicate lid.\n\ndarksm0ke\n_____________________\nIt really depends on how long your sessions are and especially if you're holding the button and not inhaling. In Concentrates mode the device will run 3 full 30 second back to back cycles before overheating. If the unit is rested at all during that time it will easily get more than that. Resting the unit for about 2 minutes will cool down the unit and return it to normal operating temp.\n\nMy biggest advice for you would be to make sure that any time the led is solid green make sure you are inhaling. If it's green and you're not inhaling then you're just adding a lot of heat to the unit and wasting battery so definitely be careful if you're just holding the buttons.\n\nsasha\n_____________________\nThis is normal behavior when using high and concetrate settings, and constantly heating the device. Using the lower settings with flowers with prolong the device from overheating. When over heating does occur allowing the device time to rest and cool down will allow you to continue a session.\n\ngodlike\n_____________________\nWith flowers, set the ff2 on med-high or medium to enjoy the terpenes during the first 3 or 4 sips. Then switch the ff2 to high heat, which quickly and effectively vapes the cannabinoids until the flowers are spent. You might still have to wait a few minutes in between draws at this point, but you'll better manage the ff2 heat and still enjoy all the goodness in your flowers. For concentrates, you wait a few more minutes in between draws because of the higher heat intensity. Or, make a simple heat sink at home. Wrap a chilled pack in a thick, dry towel and use it to draw off heat in between draws.\n\nrosin8","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11017-markdown","title":"Why would I want to use the Firefly over vape cartridges?","slug":"why-would-i-want-to-use-the-firefly-over-vape-cartridges","content":"\"The cartridges seem like a more streamlined method and with no mess afterwards.\"\n_____________________\nIt's a different delivery method and a matter of personal preference. The Firefly is a convection vaporizer that works with shredded flower or concentrates. Vaporizer pens can be used with user-fillable tanks that accommodate concentrates or pre-filled oil concentrate cartridges. \n\nSome patients prefer using unadulterated loose leaf and it's associated smell, flavor, and more predictable (strain-associated) effects. Others prefer vaporizer pen discreteness, lack of smell, and higher number of draws before medicine changes are necessary. If you do decide to go with a pen that vaporizes oil concentrates, be sure to go with CO2-extracted oil. Some manufacturers are still using butane extraction, which may be toxic to tissue.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nThe flavor is the real difference. Although cartridges are very convenient in that you don't need to fill them, grind them pack then etc. When you try the Firefly with some quality bud, it really does provide a taste and experience which is quite different from a vape pen or cartridge. \n\nI personally use both of these. When I want a discrete device to carry with me, or I don't have time to pack and grind I will use the vape pen, and when I want the full flavor, or have time to prepare I will use the Firefly.\n\nIf you are someone that likes to vape often, and is willing to invest in quality, fresh bud, you will want a device that provides the full flavor and effect of the bud - and there is no better option that the Firefly in my opinion.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nBecause there is a much greater variety of flowers available than there are cartridge \"flavors,\" so you can personalize your vape experience and more reliably get the effects you want.  Also, you don't get the chemicals that some vape cartridges have, so it's a much cleaner experience.\n\ncaleighlynn\n_____________________\nUsing a dry-herb vaporizer like the Firefly is a great way to get more mileage out of your bud in the form of \"AVB,\" or \"Already Vaped Bud!\" When I finish a session on my vape, I can choose to do all sorts of things with the herb left over. You can smoke it, cook with it, or even use it to make tinctures. This basically doubles the value of your cannabis.\n\nryanrosenblum\n_____________________\nThis is a great question and one that is definitely worth asking based on the wide availability/popularity and relative cost efficiency of using vape cartridges. The cartridges are mess-free like you mentioned and super discreet, but there are a few downsides to consider, the largest of which is the potential impact to your health. These devices really aren't technically even vaporizers. They are more like smolder-izers. Lets look at all sides of the equation. \n\nFirst is the build quality of the cartridge and battery. These can vary based on the brand, but most 510 thread batteries that are industry standard are typically mass produced in China and are potentially/ probably made with cheap, sub-par metals and plastics. These batteries get broken easily and need to be replaced often. I dabbled in the cartridges for a while and had to get new ones occasionally because they would stop charging, got crushed, or just scuffed up and started to not look good anymore. The cartridges themselves are mostly made of plastic, although some are metal and glass, however, the manufacturing quality is generally questionable. The companies that make these want to maximize their profit and will most likely opt for the cheapest materials to package their product since these are disposable. If you try to find info about whether consumer safe materials are used in the vapor path, it doesn't exist. If you use cartridges, I would take a serious look at what they are made out of. If you see lots of plastic, it isn't outside of the realm of possibility that they are off-gassing plastic as they heat up, which isn't what you want to be toking on my brothers and sisters.  \n\nAnother issue with these cartridge \"vaporizers\" is that they aren't temperature controlled. When vaping you generally want to try to stay under 200C, which is where the least amount of byproducts are formed in relation to cannabinoids. We should be worried mainly about benzene, a known carcinogen among others. I've searched all over, and still have yet to find any exact specs of how hot these wick/ coil systems heat the material. I know when I've used them, I’m definitely blowing out clouds that hang in the air and are more similar to smoke than the vapor I normally get from a vaporizer, which is whispy and dissipates within seconds. With smoking you get temperatures between 1000 and 1500 degrees f, whereas a good vape will heat your material at much lower temps. According to project CBD:\n\n“Vape pen manufacturers don’t like to admit it, but when the heating element gets red hot in a vape pen, the solution inside the prefilled cartridges undergoes a process called “smoldering,” a technical term for what is tantamount to “burning.” While much of the vape oil liquid is vaporized and atomized, a portion of the vape oil blend undergoes pyrolysis or combustion. In that sense, most of the vape pens that have flooded the commercial market may not be true vaporizers.” (https://www.projectcbd.org/article/how-safe-your-vape-pen)\n\n\nAdulterants are also common in cartridges, the most abundant of which is propylene glycol, who's health effects are not completely know, but what is known isn’t very good. Considered safe in your food. Lungs….not so much… This is a hot topic nowadays since this is a key ingredient in e-cigs as well.\n\nThe other thing to consider is that it has been found that CO2 oil, the main ingredient in cartridges can be very high in pesticide content if the starting material is not good quality. Check this article out if interested: (http://marijuanapolitics.com/some-oregon-marijuana-co2-extracts-contain-high-levels-of-possible-carcinogen/) Independent testing was done on multiple CO2 extracts in Oregon and found pesticide levels to be incredibly high. Very concerning for all, and particularly for those with compromised systems. They mention:\n\t\n“Also, because CO2 has high selectivity for many contaminants and low selectivity for cannabinoids & terpenes, and because butane is the opposite, it’s more likely for it to be residual in CO2 extracts, while BHO extracts of the same contaminated material may contain little or none.”\n\nTo top it all off, these vape cartridges vary widely in THC content, and are often not what they say in terms of potency. Check this article out: http://www.beyondthc.com/all-vape-pens-are-not-created-equal/ \nSome of these guys had ~ 10%-20% THC. Thats some crappy extract ya’ll! \nPlus, there is wide variability in taste. I’ve had some that taste clean, and some that taste like moldy trim.\n\nAll these factors add up to: BUYER BEWARE WHEN IT COMES TO VAPE PENS! A lot is unknown about their health effects, there is wide variability in the market in terms of quality, and you might not just be getting pure extract. Nasty.\n\n\nOn a brighter note…Firefly and good quality vaporizers in general allow you to select whatever material you want, be it herbs or concentrate. You can choose home grown organic or clean green certified from the dispensary. Hand pick your concentrate and get the full terpene experience from the highest lab tested material you can find.\n\nFrom what I understand, Firefly also uses only the highest quality consumer safe materials you can get, which are know to be stable at the temperatures utilized by the vaporizer. Temperature control is also carefully calibrated in the firefly, allowing the user to customize their vaporizer experience and know they are getting true vapor rather than a combusted or smoldered product. There are no plastics in this device to off-gas into your delicate lungs, and the path is all glass from end to end. In addition, this is a convection style vape, with hot air heating your material, so you are assured no combustion takes place from your product sitting on a hot surface.\n\nWith the FF2 you also still get on demand heating, which is great for a short session on the go, and the taste from what I hear is superb. Good quality vapor tastes 1000 times better than from any cartridge I’ve ever tried, terpenes added or not. With the heating profile of the FF2, you also get the full spectrum of the plant and thus get an accurate representation of the strain of herb you are ingesting. The FF2 is still discreet enough to be taken on the go and put in your pocket, and for a vape it just looks f’in awesome. \n\nMoral of the story, if you are hoping to vaporize to save your lungs, might as well use a real vaporizer like the FF2. Period.\n\npt2be\n_____________________\nI love using the Firefly because I have control over the quality of what I'm consuming. While vape cartridges are convenient and less hassle (good for traveling), I'm concerned about how pure the oil is and if there are any harmful solvents I'm not aware of.\n\nI personally love trying different organically sun grown flowers from Flow Kana and vaping with the Firefly is a perfect match. It's easy to use, healthier for my lungs instead of smoking, and doesn't compromise my values of supporting small farmers/businesses and organic practices.\n\nbuddhaness","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11013-markdown","title":"I have the Firefly 2 and am new to vapes. I seem to be having trouble getting sufficient vapor out. Any suggestions?","slug":"i-have-the-firefly-2-and-am-new-to-vapes-i-seem-to-be-having-trouble-getting-sufficient-vapor-out-any-suggestions","content":"\n_____________________\nBest way to get vapor production is make sure the mouthpiece is correctly inserted and the lid is closed properly creating the seal. Then you wanna hold the button the whole time while inhaling as slow as possible luke sipping tea threw a thin straw until it doesnt light up anymore which is about 20 to 30 seconds. If this doesn't help here's a link to my tips video on how to constantly get vapor production. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uaMGFI_Pldo. I truely hope this helped you out .\n\nwavyvaporizers\n_____________________\nMake sure there is no debris between the lid and the base and that the seal is tight and the lid is on straight. Second, make sure you didn't pack it too tightly or too loosely....it can be finicky. Lastly, longer draws will give you better vapor - I usually go until the light turns off....\n\nbasecomputer\n_____________________\nI don't like taking draws longer than ten seconds so I would suggest one of 2 things. First use your vape in a low lit room and turn on a flashlight. Then blowout towards the light.trust me you will see vapor! Second suggestion--crank up your heat setting to the next higher setting/the beauty of the firefly2 is great because even if you raise the heat the vapor remains cool to the throat and will be even thicker!\n\njojo65\n_____________________\nLong slow draws at a pace where you are inhaling with a nice consistent inhale using about 20% of your inhaling power. After about 12 seconds increase this speed to about the same as pulling on a joint after twenty seconds exhale and you will see clouds.\n\nvape4fun\n_____________________\nDon't expect to see clouds like with some vapes. I have had trouble with mine and I'm not new.\nMake sure you judge this by \"effects\" rather than what you see.\n\nfunnycnslr\n_____________________\ntake really slow draws. If your using really dried out material you might not get much vapor, or even have much taiste, but the strength will be there. I prefer it that way. A large amount of vapor doesnt always mean better results  as far as strength  and more importantly less is  easier on the throat. Large vapor clouds are overated. You should never be coughing when vaping. If you are , more and likely, your using too much heat .\n\npileperch\n_____________________\nPlease check this video we just created to help with vapor production questions.  Firefly2 is different than other vaporizers, but different does not mean difficult. Our co-creater, Mark Williams, has some simple tips for you on this video;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YZTTDfCr4\n\nbarand\n_____________________\nGetting the most vapor out of the Firefly is all about packing the bowl and inhaling correctly. You want to pack it with a coarse grind so that air can flow around your herb.  Make sure the lid is completely sealed and your mouthpiece is clicked into place.  \n\nWhen you inhale, breathe in deeply for at least 10 full seconds.  I even tell people to take \"yogic\" breaths.  Keep in mind that your breath pulls the hot air through the heating chamber, so by inhaling deeply and forcefully, you can actually generate more vapor!\n\nRachelDugas\n_____________________\nWhen you are using a new cartridge for your vape pen, you need to PRIME IT!!  DO THIS BY TAKING 3 SMALL PUFFS ON THE PEN.  Not too hard, but just enough to light up the end.  After I started doing this, my pen has rarely clogged or been hard to hit\n\nbeepierced","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":3,"currentPage":2,"id":5256,"name":"Firefly Vapor","slug":"firefly-vapor","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}